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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1954

Page

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Lorain County Fair to Feature Big-Name Acts and Auto Thrill Show

Lorain County's annual fair, praised as one of the Midwest's best, will run five days starting August 23. Elyria Day is August 26 and Lorain Day August 25, with big-name artists nightly, horse and pony events, harness racing, tractor and auto thrill shows, and a Junior Fair steer auction expected to draw large entries. Clair Hill, fair secretary, says plans include arrangements in Cleveland for top entertainment and a busy, expansion-filled program.

Lorain County Midwest Clair Hill Fair Board Wellington Lorain Hill Cleveland Elim Jimmy Lynch

McCarthy Denounces Schine Passes as Phony Evidence

Senator Joseph R. McCarthy attacked the Army over passes given to Pvt. G. David Schine at Fort Dix New Jersey. He called the charts showing weekend and evening passes a dishonest phony attempt to distort their significance during basic training.

Washington Joseph R. McCarthy Army Today Pvt G. David Schine Fort Dix N.J McCarthy Army Schine

Charts Displayed In Army McCarthy Hearing On Schine Absences

General Ryan testified he stopped week night passes for Schine on December 8 to guard against fatigue and possible accidents while learning weapon handling. The Army laid out charts showing Schine’s absences from November 3, 1953, to January 16, 1954, and compared them with typical trainee pass patterns.

Cornelius E. Ryan Fort Dix MacCarthy Ryan Schine Army-McCarthy McCarthy Army G. David Schine U.S N.J 47Th Infantry Regiment

Rubbish Dumpers Face Still Fine 30 Days In Jail

A county letter from R. D. Oldfield requests action on roadside rubbish. Commissioners and Sheriff Carl R. Finegan discuss the issue. Penalty can be up to 50 dollars and costs plus a 30 day jail term. Deputies check all reports but prosecution needs evidence. Citizens urged to note license numbers and report dumps promptly.

R. D. Oldfield Oberlin Rd Sheriff's Department Carl R. Finegan

Weather brief for Northeastern Ohio and five day outlook

Northeastern Ohio mostly sunny today with a high near 66 degrees. Tonight will be clear and cooler, around 48. Wednesday stays fair and cool. Lake Erie winds 20 to 25 mph, shifting NW tonight. Five day outlook: normal to three degrees below normal highs 74 to 79, lows 53 to 55. cooler midweek, warmer weekend. scattered showers Friday to Sunday. Bake sale Friday 9 am to 7 pm at Gas Office Little League Mothers South adv.

Lake Erie Ohio Little, League Mothers South

Paonessa Suspended From Elyrian Liquor Control Post

Elyrian state officials suspended Thomas F. Paonessa an investigator in the Portsmouth District for twenty days without pay for disciplinary reasons. Paonessa formerly served in the Sandusky District including Lorain County before a district transfer last fall.

Thomas F. Paonessa Tenth Street Department of Liquor Control A. A. Rutkowski State Civil Service Commission Paonessa Portsmouth Sandusky Lorain County

U S Navy Cancels Hong Kong Liberties

The U S Navy canceled all liberties in Hong Kong and ordered sailors aboard nine ships in the harbor to return immediately. The directive came from the commander of U S Navy forces in the Philippines and ends a period of shore leave for sailors.

Hong Kong U.S. Navy Philippines

JPEN MONDAYS Closed Wednesdays at Usaly's Wooster Block

Usaly's Wooster Block at 529 Broad St lists JPEN Mondays closed on Wednesdays with phone contact 2546 for inquiries and advertising.

Usaly's Wooster Broad St

Submarine Seized by Rough Lake Erie Winds

A submarine used in Naval Reserve training was reported too rough for a tow on Lake Erie. Tug officials in Lorain said the sub, scheduled to reach American Shipbuilding Co. yards, has not arrived from Cleveland due to rough water.

Lorain Cleveland American Shipbuilding Co

Dulles Sees Indo Independence Near But Conditions Remain

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles said France has nearly granted independence to the Indochina associated states, a prerequisite for possible U.S. intervention. He stressed further conditions for Congress approval: mutual defense by threatened nations, action within UN principles, and Allied participation, noting the U.S. will not fight for colonialism or alone.

Washington John Foster Dulles France Indochina U.S Dulles Eissenhower Senate United Nations Paris

ADC Program Costs 18 Percent Lower In County

County Welfare Director C C Waterhouse reported an 18 percent drop in the county ADC program costs for the first five months of this year compared with the same period last year. The five month total this year was 41029 versus 18581 in 1953. Waterhouse attributed the decrease to improved collection efforts and stricter non support prosecutions despite tougher employment conditions.

C. C. Waterhouse ADC Waterhouse

Burglary Hits Vermilion Jewelry Store

Thieves forced entry at B. W. Rhodes Jewelry Store on Division Street, stealing watches, radios, rings, and other jewelry valued between four and five thousand dollars. Patrolman Lechner arrived at 3:30 a.m. and disrupted a planned haul. cameras and showcases were left open. Police Chief Benson stated two suspects were being pursued.

Vermilion B. W. Rhodes Jewelry Division St Harry Lechner Lechner E. D. Benson

Dulles hints arms plot tied to Panama Canal

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles said the 2000 ton shipment of weapons from Poland to Guatemala could be part of a Red plot to seize the Panama Canal. He noted the arms might be used to build a military bastion near the canal and said Guatemala could dominate Central America militarily.

Washington John Foster Dulles Poland Guatemala Panama Canal Dulles Stettin State Department U.S Nicaragua Honduras Central America

French Hit Bases For Rebel Raids In Indochina War

French Union troops intensified strikes on rebel bases along the Hanoi Haiphong corridor and pressed air and ground operations against Red forces northeast of Hai Duong. American aircraft aided in round the clock attacks on the Dienbienphu to Hanoi road as Hanoi’s march toward the capital slowed.

Hanoi Indochina French Union Haiphong Diengjienphu Hai Duong High Command Phu Ly Thai Binh Yen Cu Phu Ly-Thai Binh Dienbienphu

U S May Help Train Indochinese Soldiers

U S and France discuss using American officers to train native forces in Indochina. General O Daniel and French Chief Ely reviewed the idea after an emergency Indo Chinese trip. Washington seeks flexible foreign aid use to support a Southeast Asia alliance and anti Communist effort with about 1 billion dollars proposed for the next year.

Donald J. Gonzales United Press Washington United States France Indochina Administration John W Iron Mike) O'Daniel Paul Ely O’daniel U.S Southeast Asia Britain State Defense Department John Foster Duiles John Taber House Appropriations Committee Dulles Southeast Asia Alliance

U S Moves Arms to Honduras and Nicaragua Amid Guatemala Threat

The United States accelerated emergency arms deliveries to Honduras and Nicaragua four days after signing military aid pacts, aiming to counter Guatemala’s perceived advantage from a 2000-ton arms shipment reportedly from Poland. Officials caution restraint to avoid counterproductive actions while awaiting Rio Treaty consultations.

Washington U.S Honduras Nicaragua Central America Guatemala Poland State Department Americas

Get Your Paint and Supplies Ad from Resa Rentals

An advertisement from Resa Rentals at 552 Lodi Street invites customers to buy paint and supplies. The listing provides a phone number 39-112 for inquiries and directs readers to visit the rental shop for materials.

Resa Lodi

Where To Turn Shirts Cleaned by Oneday Service

Crystal Clear Cleaners offers beautifully laundered shirts with Oneday service at 587 Cleveland St. Ad highlights convenient turnaround and professional care for garments.

Crystal Clear, Ceaners Cleveland St

Cease-Fire Proposal Presented in Indochina Talks

Geneva sources report China rejected Indian PM Nehru's two point plan for an immediate cease fire in Indochina. The plan called for an immediate halt to fighting and a neutral good offices committee to aid a political settlement once the truce began. Bidault sought to shelve Laos and Cambodia issues to push forward talks with Viet Nam.

Geneva Switzerland China Jawaharlal Nehru Indochina Chou En-Lai V. K. Krishna Menon India Ing Chou Georges Bidault Laos Cambodia Viet Nam Bidault Joseph Laniel U.S Walter Bedell Smith

Michael Turns The Other Cheek County Cooperation

Safety Service Director Michael Lotko expresses willingness to cooperate with the County Old Folks Home by allowing garbage dumping at the city landfill on Garden Ave. He notes the county commissioners recently rejected his request to impound stray city dogs at the county pound, yet hints the county should reciprocate cooperation.

Safety Service Michael Lotko County Old Folks Home Garden Ave Lotko

No shortcut to weight loss warns scientists

Losing weight is slow and painstaking, scientists warn. Heavy eaters must decide to diet of their own free will and stick to decisions as drinkers deter mine to stop. If you want to sell a house car or furniture dial 4751 for an ad writer and Chronicle Telegram Want Ads handle the rest.

Chronicle-Telegram

Alsco Aluminum Storm Doors Installed at £54.50

Advertisement notes Alsco Aluminum storm doors offered with installation for 54.50 pounds. Contact Gene at 46-564 for orders or inquiries.

ALSCO Gene

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Red Vermilion Jewelry Lorain County Fair B. W. Rhodes Frank Todi Vermilion Police Department Liquor Control Board Elyrian Erie Pacific Ocean Canal Moscow Lincoln White Iron Curtain Amherst Elyriall Comics Oberlin T.V.- Radio Ees Committee of Asia Michael Will Aid County
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