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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1954

Page

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Long Delay Seen Before School Segregation Ends

Atlanta report details Southern resistance to the Supreme Court ruling that public school segregation is unconstitutional. Delegations vow to delay, seek further litigation, and push state measures to preserve race barriers. Governors and attorneys general weigh briefs, with Alabama Georgia Louisiana and Mississippi planning action while fringe states hint at compliance.

Atlanta Dixie South Supreme Court High Tribunal Abraham Lincoln Herman Talmadge Georgia Eugene Cook Alabama Louisiana Mississippi Hugh White Virginia Thomas B. Stanley South Carolina Kansas Delaware District of Columbia High Court Deep South Texas Oklahoma

French Air Offensive on Vietminh Route 41

In Indochina, France launches an all out air attack along Route 41 against Vietminh forces advancing toward Hanoi after a mercy truce. Red attacks halt heli flights, and negotiators plan visits to Dien Bien Phu to discuss evacuating wounded while contested airstrip repairs loom large.

Hanoi Indochina Dienbienphu Route 41 Red Vo Nguyen Giap Hne Red River Dienbienpuh Indochinse Pierre Huard Die

Treachery Charges Exchanged In Indochina Talks

France and the Vietminh accused each other of treachery as the Indochina peace conference entered its second secret session. They debated evacuation of wounded French soldiers from Dienbienphu with bombing on the highway to Hanoi and the Red River Delta continuing amid claims of misuse of the evacuation. The Vietminh denied discrimination against Vietnamese wounded and said most evacuees remained with their side or switched allegiances.

Geneva France Dienbienphu Hanoi Red River Vietminh

Weekend Rain Totals 4.19 Inches in Weeping Water

Weeping Water Nebraska recorded 4.19 inches of rainfall over the weekend, the heaviest precipitation in four or five years according to the weather bureau.

Weather Bureau

Weather update for Northeastern Ohio expected cooling trend

The report notes partly cloudy conditions with unchanged high near 70 degrees, cooler nights around 44, and a Monday range of 56 to 68. Five day forecast shows temperatures 69 to 75 with lows 48 to 52, showers likely Saturday or Sunday yielding 0.5 to 0.75 inches of rain.

Ohio

Rototilling and lawn care offered locally

Rotary garden and lawn work featured as a specialty with contact numbers 85-761 and 69-612 for scheduling.

Firemen and Police Seek 24 Percent Pay Hikes

Firemen and policemen filed petitions requesting a 24 percent pay raise. Fire department signatures reached 42 led by Chief W N Bates, while the police had 35 signatures plus Chief James E Boggs. Petitions urged salaries align with nearby departments and were sent to the grievance and finance committees for action.

W. N. Bates James E. Boggs Finance Committee

Two Lorain Leaders Named to State Party Executives

Lorain County figures Lucia Black of Avon Lake and Joseph Ushelyi were chosen for state party leadership roles in Columbus. Black was elected May 4 as state central committee woman for the 13th district and became secretary of the Republican State Executive Committee. Ushelyi, a Lorain County Democratic leader and county committee chair, was elected a member of the Democratic state executive committee.

Lorain County Columbus Lila Black Avon Lake State Central Committee Joseph Ushelyi

Not Snow Nor Sleet Letter Carrier's Tires Stolen

Athol Massachusetts police report a letter carrier William Peacock had four tires stolen from his car Monday while parked in the driveway beside his home. The incident disrupted his scheduled rounds and prompted an investigation by local authorities.

Athol Mass William Peacock

Secrecy Lid Covers Talks On Asia Alliance

Washington reports a tight secrecy cover on negotiations for a Southeast Asia defensive alliance. The State Department would not confirm talks between Ambassador to Paris C. Douglas Dillon and France on conditions for possible congressional approval of US force use in Indochina. French officials say talks underway but no decision. Definite progress remains officially undisclosed. The government also accused Communists of armament moves in the Americas and Europe as Dulles canceled his weekly news conference due to other duties. Aimed at warning Latin American nations, intelligence releases stressed potential gravity of Communist activity. Potted tomato plants listed alongside.

Washington State Department Paris Douglas Dilon Eisenhower Congress Indochina John Foster Dulles Asia Europe Americas Stettin Poland Guatemala

Alsco Aluminum Storm Doors Installed at $54.50

ALSCO Aluminum advertises combination storm doors offered for sale with installation priced at 54 dollars and 50 cents. Contact Gene at phone 46 564 for details and scheduling.

ALSCO Gene

Building Trades Crafts Press Plan To Strike

More than a dozen Lorain County building trades reps prepare to strike over a 12.25 cent hourly raise. Russell Reisinger says up to 3,000 workers could walk off jobs after a failed meeting at Carpenters Hall. Elyria bricklayers Local 29 and Local 64 will not join the wage push, while Elyria Local 1234 earns a partial raise. Electricians near agreement, with broader settlements expected. all crafts to meet by Wednesday to finalize action.

Lorain County Russell Reisinger Lorain Carpenters’ Hall Reisinger Robert Woodward T. J. Hume Co Woodward Elyria Carl Kirtley Elyria Local Litchfield Chatham Harrisville Homer Spencer Medina County Avon Sheffield Black River Amherst Brownhelm Building Trades Council Elyria Bricklayers

Bids Sought for Elyria Pike Route on Turnpike Project

Ohio Turnpike Commission urged speed on the Elyna segment as it invited bids for 2.7 miles of the disputed route and for steel fabrication for twin Black River bridges at Elyria while approving $650,000 in contracts for three eastern toll plazas. The panel warned contractors no excuses beyond acts of God as it aims for an on time opening with an end to end tour underway.

Elyna Black River Elyria

Water selling debate grows between Elyria and Ridgeville

The Chronicle-Telegram reports mounting interest in whether Elyria should sell water to Ridgeville and under what conditions. Residents, county commissioners, Elyria councilmen, the Chamber of Commerce, and many individuals have joined the discussion. Walter Godfrey analyzes problems and possibilities in two articles, the first to run tomorrow.

Elyria Ridgeville Chamber of Commerce Walter Godfrey Chronicle-Telegram

Where To Turn Open Mondays

Open Mondays at Italy's Wooster Block located at 529 Broad St. Phone 2946. Closed Wednesdays.

Italy Wooster Block Broad St

Four County Builders Strike Ends in Cleveland Area

The eight day shutdown of home building in four Northeastern Ohio counties ended as the Home Builders Association met AFL Building Trades Council demands. The group approved an immediate 7 34 cent hourly raise retroactive to May 1 and an additional nickel per hour on November 1, matching a raise already granted by the Building Trades Employers Association. The two year wage pact includes a provision for a wage opening next May, mirroring the pattern agreement with BTC. Leaders Leonard Merrick and Thomas McDonald announced the settlement as 28,000 workers were idle and about 3,000 homes delayed.

Cleveland, O Ohio Home Builders’ Association AFL Building Trades Council Building Trades Employers Association AFL BTEA Leonard Merrick HBA Thomas McDonald BTC

Judge Bans Pictures of Flag Presentation

In Zanesville Ohio Judge Clarence Crossman cited Canon 35 of the ABA Judicial Ethics for refusing photo requests in his courtroom. He told Mrs Harie Erwine president of the Zanesville Federation of Women's Clubs that pictures for newspapers would violate the canon and that courtroom photography is banned.

Zanesville, C Common Pleas Clarence Crossman Judicial Ethics American Bar Association Crossman Harie Erwine Zanesville Federation of Women's Clubs

Pike Friendship Plea Sparks Council Debate

Council debated inviting Ohio Turnpike Commission leaders to visit Elyma. Councilman Kellogg urged a formal record endorsing mayor Keys to extend hospitality during the commission's tour of the 241 mile highway. Vote 5-4 backed Kellogg. officials to visit Elyma tomorrow as adjournment followed.

Pike ‘Friendship Sparks Council Dale Kellogg Ohio Turnpike Commission J. Grant Keys Keys Kellogg Turnpike Commission John Hovis Council Kenneth Lord Elyma

Geraniums Extra Fancy Five Dollars Per Dozen

Resar Florist advertises extra fancy geraniums at five dollars per dozen. Brightly colored blooms promoted for home gardens.

Complete line of home tools for rent

Resar Rentals advertises a complete line of home tools for rent at 552 f 6t with phone contact 29 112. The brief notice emphasizes rental availability and accessibility for local customers.

McCarthy Predicts Ban Lifting in Army Hearings

Washington reports Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy predicted Eisenhower would lift the secrecy order halting Army McCarthy hearings, while the White House indicated the order will stand. Hagerty declined to comment further as the Senate panel recesses to pursue possible modification of the directive.

Washington Joseph R. McCarthy Eisenhower White House Army-McCarthy James C. Hagerty Hagerty Senate Mr. Eisenhower Army John G. Adams Adams Sherman Adams Roy Z. Cohn David Schine Congress Karl E. Mundt R-Sd

French Offer Medical Aid To Wounded Rebels

In Hanoi Indochina United Press reports France offered medical treatment to wounded rebel conquerors at Dienbienphu. Paris also proposed to airlift engineers to repair the airstrip and to evacuate wounded including Vietnamese for care with possible return to Communist command. A mixed commission would oversee the operation.

Hanoi Indochina Dienbienphu Rene Cogny Huard

Why Go Overboard Serving Vegetables

Nutrition experts advise two vegetables daily as enough while praising practical use of Chronicle-Telegram Classified ads for everyday problems. Ad writers at Want Ads promote using 4751 for guidance and solutions.

National Research Council Chronicle-Telegram

Shirts Ready Next Day at Crystal Cleag Cleaners

Crystal Cleag Cleaners offers one day service for shirts at 587 Cleveland St advertising expertly laundered garments and quick turnaround.

Crystal Cleag Cleaners Cleveland St Adv

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