02 Nov 1954
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1954
Page
1
Icy road conditions blamed for an early morning crash in Clarksfield killing Walter Langer, 41, of Fremont, a Red Star Trucking Co. driver. The Huron County Coroner cites a fractured skull and crushed chest as the cause of death.
Peters burg reports motorists can take first spin on the Ohio Turnpike in about four weeks as finishing touches complete the initial 21.4 mile segment linking the Pennsylvania Turnpike near here to the west toward Akron. Some sections may already be drivable while Meander Reservoir bridge, east gate toll plaza, shoulders, slopes, and medians receive final work.
State Highway Patrol reports a westbound trailer crash on icy Rt 1% near Clarksfield. Langel was pinned in the wreckage as another truck driven by George Moyer of Akron sideswiped the trailer after it slid through a curve. Moyer was uninjured. Police continued the investigation.
Cloudy and cold with snow flurries tonight and Wednesday. Highs 32 to 36, lows 22 to 26, near Lake Erie snow squalls. Five day outlook shows below normal temperatures, frequent snow or flurries statewide, some moderation Friday and Saturday.
Election returns from the Elyria region will be compiled tonight by The Chronicle Telegram staff. As available, reports will be posted on the summary board in front of The Chronicle Telegram building on East Ave. No telephone reports before 8 30 p m. Detailed results will appear in tomorrow's Chronicle Telegram. Playmakers Bell Brook and Candie directed by Evelyn Witham perform Nov 4 5 6 at 8 30 p m E Heights School Adults 1 00 Children 50c No reserve seats adv.
Cleveland INS reports Judge Edward Blythin rejected grounds for a mistrial in Dr. Sam Sheppard's murder trial. The court will consider disqualification of juror James R. Manning after prosecutors sought his ouster for a past sex offense. Defense contends the judge lacks authority to remove the juror. Trial recessed for a holiday and resumes Wednesday morning.
A white-haired defense lawyer shouted a challenge as the move to oust Manning intensified late Monday. His associate Fred Garmone urged the state to back its claim that Manning received a six-month suspended sentence and two years probation after a conviction for unlawfully occupying an automobile for lewd purposes with a young boy.
Sunny weather may boost city votes but dampen rural turnout in an off year. Lorain County election officials seek an average turnout based on absentee ballots and early reports. About 50 absentee votes have been cast, with 1 800 absentee votes at the last presidential election a comparison. Ballots and calls guide projections as 35 precincts get extra machines. First returns due within a half hour after polls close at 6 30.
A quirky scene at multiple precincts shows election workers and voters engaging in a pose game as cameras record foot and leg positions under voting booth curtains. Four individuals are pictured with feet in striking angles while casting ballots, turning a civic duty into a lighthearted moment.
Martha Stone a 44 year old New Jersey Communist party leader was arrested by the FBI on a federal warrant issued June 17 1954 in New Haven Connecticut. She is charged with being a member of a group teaching and advocating overthrow of the U S government by force or violence. Her arraignment in federal court was expected soon. Her husband Emil Asher said she would be extradited to Connecticut.
A 32 year old man claiming Polish count status, Lester Z. Potocki, is held in Cuyahoga County jail on ten thousand dollar bond for impersonating a G man. FBI agents nabbed him in Cleveland over the weekend and he was arraigned before US Commissioner Harry A. Halm on Monday. He plans to drive to Los Angeles next week. investigators seek a man rider to share driving. Phone number listed.
Israeli authorities said Egyptian raiders blew up an unoccupied building on the outskirts of a settlement in the Negev area early today. No casualties were reported. The incident followed a delayed action bus. Israel planned to complain to the United Nations Mixed Armistice Commission.
Heavy early turnout reported across Ohio as weather stays cold for off year election. Secretary of State Ted W Brown estimates about 2 759 000 Ohioans will vote for governor senator 23 congressional seats and local officials while Republicans cite strong early engagement from Eisenhower's get out the vote drive. Some areas show lighter activity. Democrats expect heavier turnout later as workers return home. In Franklin County Columbus about 160 000 polls opened. Cleveland suburbs report very heavy turnout with 425 1000 voters in the area. Toledo Cincinnati Canton Madison Akron show varied levels. A heavy snowstorm in northern Ohio slowed progress but did not dampen overall voting. election machinery reported no hitches. Campaign efforts continue late as parties mobilize voters amid nationwide apathy. The GOP positions the large turnout as a Republican vote. the 1954 Taft era race cited as context. Continued on Page 2.
Fragmented notice reports a missing child’s glass and inquiries routed through a Tax Treasury office. Names and addresses appear garbled, with contact number 04-344 and references to Lorain Crevn and ad-writer Mamiinm RBousek.
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