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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1954
Page
1
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles urged Senate approval of a Southeast Asia pact to aid free nations as he cited continued aggressive tendencies by China and protestations of peace. He called for quick action to strengthen regional security amid Cold War tensions.
Dulles told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee the SEATO treaty would curb Communist aggression in Southeast Asia and mark a major step toward a solid collective defense in the western Pacific. He cited rising Communist strength in Laos and northern Viet Nam and noted U S security ties with Japan, the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, and Korea.
In the Sheppard murder trial key defense and prosecution points focus on temperament Lake Erie's water level and an upstairs hallway light. Neighbors testified they never saw Dr. Sam display temper and described the Fourth of July morning when Marilyn Sheppard was killed.
Senate supporters of Sen. McCarthy plan amendments to soften the censure resolution and consider delaying action until January. Some leaders hint a postponement could be urged to await a judicial decision, while others foresee multiple proposed changes as the 84th Congress likely resumes with continued division.
Hamilton County recount request by Sen. Burke hinges on $10 per precinct fee for all precincts. Secretary of State Brown says Burke cannot recount unless he pays, with Hamilton County listing 3,102 precincts. Burke returned to Cincinnati to push the challenge amid alleged irregularities in ballot handling.
Officials of The Pfaudler Co and Local 1161 United Automobile Workers reached an agreement last night one hour before a deadline. The new wage pact provides a four cent hourly raise and transfers the cost of living allotment to base rates. Non monetary issues included disputed job classifications and recall to an impartial arbitrator. Walter Wagner aided the settlement noted by C Franklin Carr. Base rates across the plant rise eight cents, and the union cites a 16 cent overall wage hike this year.
A two story brick building owned by Geanga James Leader and the Burton Packing Co. burned Wednesday night in Burton near Warren Ohio. The structure and contents were a total loss. Fire departments from Burton Chardon and Middlefield responded to the alarm.
Senator Arthur V Watkins of Utah chairs the censure inquiry as he enters the Senate chamber for the McCarthy sure resolution debate. He accuses McCarthy of violating the oath by disregarding a committee that once investigated him.
A truck crash on Route 20 tears the cab’s top and fence, but driver Lucky escapes unharmed. Fire and police respond as investigators review the scene for cause.
Sixty six Lorain County residents became United States citizens in a mass ceremony at the Elks Club. Clerk H E Agate administered the oath at a special Common Pleas Court session led by Judge John Pincura. New citizens hailed from many countries including Czechoslovakia Hungary and Roumania.
Chairman W Sterling Cole of the Atomic Energy Committee announced the Dixon Yates power contract with the Atomic Energy Commission has been signed. The 12 year agreement covers 600000 kilowatts to be produced by a 107 25 million steam plant at West Memphis Arkansas feeding the TVA system in Memphis. James E Van Zandt says he will push a Friday showdown vote on the contract.
President Eisenhower toured the new museum in Toledo Ohio after dedicating a local memorial. He recalled boyhood chores on a farm in Abilene Kansas and enjoyed inspecting his concrete patio he helped lay in 1938. The 2,400 items include decorations honors and a signed copy of Mr President by Truman.
Independent councilman Lapente Albert Jordan says he received eight threatening calls overnight from two men. He switched his support to Republican Carl W. Rich, who was elected mayor after Cincinnati went without a mayor for over six months.
Crack American Sabrejet fighters escort reconnaissance over northern Japan amid restated orders to shoot down invading MiGs from the Soviet Air Force. US and Russian air forces operate on a shoot first basis near Hokkaido as map making gaps complicate border security. A Russian-MIG incursion near Kunashiri prompted renewed readiness with B29 mapping flights continuing under heightened alert.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Cooley died in Columbus at age 100 after celebrating her birthday six weeks earlier. She had suffered a stroke the previous week.
The piece playfully asserts Miss Liberty is never alone with seven keepers on Badlees Island in New York harbor. It then pivots to an ad pitch offering rental help by dialing 4751 to hire an ad-writer who can craft home notices. A sale highlight promotes Holland Grown Tulip bulbs at 68c a dozen with a playful misprint.
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