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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1956
Page
1
Rival leaders mobilize to energize voters as Tuesday's White House race and congressional contest shape a potential shift in power. Insiders predict a possible electoral landslide for Eisenhower amid high turnout and party strategy across states.
Vienna dispatch reports Soviet troops tightening control in Hungary amid curfew and martial law while U S election mood shows Eisenhower poised for victory though margins are uncertain. Polls and party activity intensify as the day nears.
A Ballanca airplane smashed into a row of trees near Florence late Saturday killing pilot Robert King, 50, of Gates Mills. The wreck left the engine hurled from the plane and scattered debris across the farm.
Lorain County Republicans and Democrats project an all time turnout in the Tuesday general election with 304 voting machines in 175 precincts. Harold Covault and Joseph Ushelyi expect a numeric turnout surpassing earlier records as 78,525 on the rolls and 40 per cent county population vote.
The district faces fog tonight with highs around 62 to 68 degrees. Tonight lows dip to 44 to 48 as easterly winds 10 to 16 mph persist over Lake Erie with partial cloudiness and fog lifting then reforming.
Former Ohio State All American halfback Vic Janowicz was to enter University Hospital in Columbus for new treatments on injuries from a California auto accident. The Redskins season ended his pro career this year. he sat with the Buckeyes in Evanston and planned to travel back to Columbus for admission.
Officials reported six deaths in a rock and soil landslide that struck a straight train rounding a downhill curve. Weather was forecast to bring cooler temperatures and light precipitation through Friday with showers on Saturday.
Elyria Field Judge Stanley Mardock said he called the 15 yard clipping foul that negated Pitt's potential touchdown. He doubts the player but backs film evidence. Pitt coach Michelosen and Minnesota coach Warpath discuss disputed footage and multiple clips.
Willie Harris 34 died after his Oldsmobile struck another car and forced the rear vehicle into Jess Harris's car. Harris, a Lorain resident and WWI veteran, suffered skull and chest injuries. Survivors include parents Theodore and Mrs Harris and siblings Lucille, Grady, and Theo Jr. Police noted fog and traffic danger with multiple injuries and a fifth traffic fatality for the city.
The page reports an editor’s death amid coverage of a Hungarian Polish resistance rally praising anti Communist efforts in Lorain. It also notes an Eisenhower bedside visit to Dulles after a plane incident near Columbus in which a passenger was injured. Alfred Powell Wadsworth, former editor of the Manchester Guardian, died after long illness.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles remained recuperating at Walter Reed hospital after emergency surgery Saturday to remove a malignant cancerous growth in his intestine. State Department spokesman Lincoln White said the 68 year old cabinet member was admitted after stomach pains and diagnosed with cancer following the operation.
A foggy landing near Florence caused a plane crash that killed a local resident. The aircraft, departing Tiffin Airport, veered off course into a field while attempting to refuel, with rescue efforts described as hampered by poor visibility and scattered debris.
Syracuse New York reports Henry B. Krajewski tavern owner and former pig farmer withdrew from the American Timid Party race and endorsed President Eisenhower. Krajewski's move comes as Ike seeks reelection support in a tight political scene.
Britain and France told the United Nations they would halt fighting in Egypt once Israel and Egypt accept a UN plan for an international police force in the Middle East. The Anglo-French move followed rioting in London near No 10 Downing Street as Eden met with French officials and then sent a joint letter to Dag Hammarskjold.
Campaign quips note President Roosevelt's acceptance speech in 1932 promising a new deal for the American people. The Chronicle-Telegram Want Ads promote daily deals for sale rental and announcements. Dial 4751 to contact the Want Ad writer.
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