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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1959

Page

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Cleveland Police Intercept Big Arms Shipment

Authorities seized a four ton overweight truck carrying 73 machine guns including Gatling parts and a Vickers gun, plus rifles and ammunition in Cleveland. The driver, Ronald Mabee of Sparta New Jersey, was held for questioning after lacking a bill of lading and facing overweight charges set at 200 dollars.

Cleveland UPI Treasury Department U.S Ronald E. Mabee Sparta Federal Alcohol Tax Unit George Mulvanity Mabee Date Co Date Co. Oconomowoc Wis Service Armament, Co Bogota Blanch ‘Transportation Co Holland Manufacturing Co Succasunna N.J Chronicle-Telegram Walt Glendenning Val Forgett Jr Ideal FBI Glendenning Forgett Columbus

Ohio Edison seeks rural area rate hike in Lorain County

Ohio Edison Co requests the Public Utilities Commission approve an 8.85 percent revenue increase for unincorporated areas and small villages in Lorain County. The plan would raise annual revenue by about 2,541 dollars and exclude Lake Erie island customers. The utility cites needed funds for construction to upgrade generation and transmission facilities and argues current residential and small business rates are insufficient.

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Northeast Ohio Weather Forecast With Snow Flurries

Cloudy conditions with strong winds and scattered snow flurries across northeast Ohio. Temperatures near 20 degrees this afternoon, dipping tonight to around 13. Lake Erie gale warnings remain in effect with westerly winds 35 to 45 mph diminishing this afternoon and tonight, and squalls likely along eastern shores.

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Tokyo Area Shaken by Weak Quake Near Tokyo

A brief tremor struck the Tokyo Yokohama area at 11 56 pm with no immediate casualties or damage reported. The epicenter was about one mile underground in Chiba Prefecture about 23 miles southeast of Tokyo, registering intensity 2 on the scale.

Tokyo UPD Esi Central Meteorooogical Agency Chiba Prefecture Tokyo- Yokohama

Cabbies Train For Olympics In Tokyo

Tokyo taxi drivers practice English phrases such as good morning thank you and goodbye in preparation for the 1868 Olympic games in Tokyo.

Tokyo

Two Wabash freight trains collide near Wauseon

A head on collision between Wabash freight No 5345 and No 78 near Wauseon Ohio killed one crewman and injured four others. Injured are George Lamb Chester Mooney Paul Hobson and Robert Christy. The crash occurred at 1 35 am as one train tried to pass another on the track.

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Moonshine raid nets three alleged bootleggers in Avon

U S Treasury agents raided the Setiosanti farm on Avon Center Road and seized a copper still a two burner setup and several gallons of illegal spirits ending a month long bootlegging operation. Tony Sotiosanti 67 Avon nee and Grover Mack and his father Willie Mack both of Sheffield Village were arrested and jailed. Hearings set for today before Judge Herbert Horn in Cleveland federal court.

Lorein County U.S. Treasury Alcohol Tax Unit Tony Sottosanti Avonnee Grover Mack Willie F. Mack Orchard Ct Sheffield Village Cuyehoza Ralph K. Smiley Avon Center Rd Kinzel Red

Cold snap grips Ohio as temperatures tumble

Cold blustery air moved into Ohio during the night dropping readings to near zero in places like Lima. Most readings were in the 20s with Ohio facing its first real cold snap of the season as snow is forecast near Lake Erie. The present air mass is the coldest of the season and temperatures were expected to fall again tonight.

United Press International Ohio Lima Lake Erie

Monitors Ready Speed Ouster Drive Against Hoffa

Court-appointed monitors vow to accelerate efforts to remove James R. Hoffa and cronies from the Teamsters leadership after a Supreme Court ruling backed their anti corruption push. Labor secretary asks DOJ to verify Teamsters compliance with reform law banning ex convicts from union posts.

Washington UPI Teamsters James R. Hoffa Monitor Mertin F. O'Donoghue Supreme Court Tuck Union Hoia James P. Affichell Justice Department

Court keeps Clean Hands monitors in control of Teamsters

O'Donoghue says a Florida real estate deal involved Hoffa funds and warns prosecutors may seek Hoffa removal as provisional president if misuse is proven. Supreme Court declines to interfere with lower court Clean Hands directives, signaling a major setback for Hoffa and top lieutenants.

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Prizes Offered to Name Ohio Wildlife Critters

Chronicle Telegram invites area youths to name 15 mammals birds or reptiles pictured in its pages. Two prize categories exist for up to sixth graders and seventh through ninth graders, each with conservation slogans or essays. Entries due by 2 pm December 5. use common names and full identifications.

Chronicle-Telegram Ohio C-T Chronicle Telegram Robert Peterson Don Moore Don Miller Wildlife Pictures

Sub Zero Wave In North Delivers Deadly Cold Sweep

A severe sub zero cold wave spreads from the northern Rockies to the Midwest and South. Fatalities include a 70 year old in Butte Montana and a 1 year old in Hazen North Carolina. Rescue efforts continue for Hunters near Auguste Montana and a missing Montana State College student.

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Excise tax debate splits experts on reforms and rates

Washington experts testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on whether to rely more on excise taxes or consider a national sales tax. Yale economist William Fellner proposed a 15 percent across the board income tax cut with a $100 personal exemption rise and a 7 percent sales tax on 40 percent of consumption, while Illinois economist John F Due warned a sales tax would hurt low income households. Gerhard Colm urged limiting federal sales tax and Ralph Robey called for broader excise tax use and reduced rate disparities.

Washington UPI Congress Ion Weiher House Ways & Means William Fellner Yale University Fellner John F. Due University of Ilinsis Gerhard Colm National Planning Association Ralph Robey National Association of Manufacturers Robey

Irish Group Accused of Royal Kidnap Plot

The Daily Herald cited Irish sources claiming Fianna Uladh planned to kidnap Prince Charles as a hostage to press Northern Ireland reunification with Dublin. Scotland Yard tightened security at Cheam School, with authorities cautious about the alleged threat while palace guards were increased for protection.

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Oklahoma City theater robbery prompts car description

Witnesses identified the getaway car as a red vehicle with the word Wanted on its rear. Two men robbed a local theater Sunday night and fled the scene, leaving investigators to search for the suspect vehicle.

Oklahoma City UPD

What's in a Name Landsman 6

Chronicle-Telegram Want Ads show old salts talk in sales pitches. The notice advertises quick cash by placing ads for toys TV car radio furniture clothing and more from Elyria Lorain area with CT Want Ad writers ready to hoist sails for a fast deal.

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