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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1957
Page
16
The Blaw-Knox Fuller Rd plant in Elyria reports strong demand for the PF-45 paver finisher and its junior PF-5 model. Since February, over 100 units have been sold, boosting employment from the usual 73 80 workers to about 115 19, with production expanding beyond research.
The American Iron and Steel Institute reports a surge in stockholders in steel companies, totaling 845,661 at end of 1956, up about 61,000 from 1955 and nearly double 1937 figures. The rise reflects industry-wide diversification, with ownership now outpacing employee numbers in many firms.
Four nearby communities Ha ran Medina Norwalk and Sandusky figure in speculation that Ohio may build multimillion dollar production of expanded aggregate a substance used in lightweight concrete. An Ohio State University engineering team surveyed promising shale deposits in 52 locations statewide and noted plant growth nationwide while Ohio awaits resource data. Future research will target material improvements as a conference on results and future fields is arranged at Ost.
Knight's Dry Cleaning Plant offers scientific storage for woolen garments and furs in a cooled vault with controlled humidity to prevent moth damage and preserve life. Cleaning and weekly fumigation protect furs. storage fees run about two percent of garment value, plus fur repair and relining services during the period. The facility, with a 3000 garment capacity, emphasizes closet-space gains for customers.
Ohio total nonagricultural employment fell one tenth of one percent in April from March as nonmanufacturing rose 13 percent but manufacturing declined due to weak auto orders, cutbacks in primary metals, and a labor dispute. Weekly earnings averaged 61.21 in April, down 1 from March. total employment stood at 2,123,000 with 1,354,000 in manufacturing.
Dick Parsons of Tri City Yacht Club Vermilion won the Early Bird Trophy as the first boat owner to tie up at McGarvey's Drive-In on opening day April 1. Commodore Bob Howley of Vermilion Boat Club presented the award and praised Parsons for boosting yachting activity.
The piece discusses CIO United Auto Workers plans for a shorter work week with higher pay in 1958 and potential escalation in strikes. It warns about the strain on strike funds if large-scale walkouts occur, citing Elyria area negotiations and a Detroit convention on disbursement methods.
Johnson's seven minute auto wash advertises rapid complete service at 810 West St with a crew that speeds up Saturdays and Sundays. The program includes washing glazing waxing undercoating and motor cleaning with steam cleaning and electric buffing. Johnson, a car hobbyist, restores vintage Fords and a Packard Victoria, claiming durability and shine from modern finishes and coatings.
Norman Miller Ernest Gallagher and Alfred Kemp were elected this week as the election committee of the Manufacturers and Fabricators unit of Local 956 CIO United Auto Workers. A slate of candidates will be set after Thursday night’s nominating wave. The election date remains unannounced. Local 958 officers will be elected before June 15. Local 101 Western Automatic Machine Screw Division will nominate at its regular meeting Monday at the UAW Hall in two shifts 12 45 PM and 7 30 PM.
Local 18 mechanics education group at General Industries declares a recess from monthly meetings until September. The executive committee will handle routine matters during the interval as announced by committee members.
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