02 Nov 1953
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1953
Page
1
Editorial urges heavy voting as polls open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. It argues voting is a civic right and responsibility, citing democracy and Britannica on consent of the governed, and warns that low turnout weakens democratic legitimacy. The piece references Elyria citizens and questions silence as consent to minority rule.
East German authorities warn citizens against aiding the pro Western underground as Soviet and Communist police scour the Russian zone for rebel groups alleged to be led by a former Wehrmacht general. The Taegliche Rundschau urges informers and arrests widen across Berlin Halle Cottbus and Potsdam amid a two week campaign with 15 000 Soviet troops deployed.
Henry West 29 of 165 Wood Street was attacked while changing a tire on Route 10 between Middle Avenue and Indian Hollow Road at 1 40 am yesterday. An unidentified man demanded money, then slashed the victim on the neck before fleeing. West received high stitch closure at Elyria Memorial Hospital and was taken there by a friend.
Weather in Northeastern Ohio is sunny and warmer with a high of 63 and a low of 45 tonight. Precipitation for the last 24 hours ending 6 pm Sunday was none. Humidity rose from 65 percent at 3 am to 87 percent by 8 pm. Sunrise Monday is 7:02 am with sunset at 8:57 pm. Election slate lists Gordon Irdon Bartter as county school board candidate with ten years teaching experience.
In Panmunjom, 22 unrepatriated American prisoners face coercion from Chinese and North Korean guards. Informants say only a few stay-behinds truly believe in Communism, many pressured by threats and blackmail to remain with the Reds. Separately, a Lorain Tire and Supply Co. blaze caused about 10,000 damage, with fires fed by oil and antifreeze storage.
The Defense Department reminded relatives to mail gift parcels by the Nov. 15 deadline for overseas troops. It notes parcels, including air and sea post items, will be sent abroad, while reporting a Chinese prisoner killed during fast shipments and violence tied to anti-Communist actions.
A jury failed to reach a verdict on charges that Mrs. Lida Wiley practiced medicine without a license. The eight jurors and four women deliberated nearly three hours before an 11 to 1 vote favored conviction, prompting a new trial date.
Signs prohibiting parking on several downtown streets will be posted this evening to clear the routes for city trucks to pick up leaves early tomorrow. Residents are asked to rake leaves into the gutter. Streets listed include Third from Middle to East Avenue, Second from Chestnut to Water Street, Broad from Water to Chestnut Street, and Water Street from Second to Broad Street.
A fierce early morning fire in Celina, Ohio, likely starting in a garage lacquer spray room, leveled six buildings in a downtown block and caused unofficial damages around 250000 dollars. The blaze disrupted a row of shops including JUSTOM BUILT Motorola Auto Radios for all cars and Erb Radio advertising.
State law limits liquor sales on election day with only 3.2 beer allowed after 6 am and before 7 30 pm. All liquor stores and agencies must close. Absentee ballots show average turnout. 44 precincts face potential congestion. council meeting set for tonight at City Hall.
Twenty four voting machines will operate in Elyria and Oberlin as 14 Elyria precincts and eight Oberlin precincts prepare for the election. Polls open at 6 30 am and close at 6 30 pm with local returns expected tomorrow evening.
The Atomic Energy Commission announced the release of 71 patents for public use. The patents were transmitted to the U S Patent Office for registry and listing in the official patent register. Elect Holtzman your Elyria Township Trustee.
Columbus Ohio State Supreme Court Judge Edward S Matthias dies after a 40 foot fall from a window while watching workmen repair his house His son in law noted a nest of squirrels in the eaves and a screen was removed from a storm window The incident ends the career of the oldest member of the court and follows a day full of campus fundraising at Oberlin College with speeches by Grove Patterson and Paul Hoffman about liberal education and freedom and a campaign kickoff with a $50 000 gift matching offer
City hall will close at noon tomorrow to allow staff to vote. Safety Service Director G. Ralph Terry announced the early closure and urged employees to use the time for casting ballots.
UN envoy Arthur H. Dean floated a plan to let neutrally nations attend the full dress Korean peace conference to break the deadlock. A Communist spokesman warned the offer would be rejected as Red objections stalled preliminary talks. Dean had not decided if he would formally present the plan to Red negotiators.
Letters from Elyria businessmen praise Fred C. Ruth for conscientiousness and civic stature and urge voters to elect him councilman of the 4th Ward. The endorsement emphasis on his temperament and service potential.
Agriculture Secretary Ezra Taft Benson announced immediate enactment of his departmental reorganization plan for the Soil Conservation Service with the backing of President Eisenhower. He acknowledged congressional criticism and said most technical staff would find roles within the new framework, while stressing the goal of more efficient administration and service.
Eric Johnston arriving in Beirut from Damascus to confer with Lebanese foreign minister Alfred Naccache during a tense Middle East visit. Johnston serves as President Eisenhower's personal troubleshooter in the region.
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