27 Nov 1953
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1953
Page
1
A wind driven fire in Pusan Korea destroyed about 3000 buildings and injured several people. The blaze hit refugee shantytowns and threatened U S military sites including Radio Pusan and near the railroad station as chaos swept the city.
Finishing touches for Ely park holiday decorations signal the start of the season with Santa's visit tomorrow at 7 30 p m The park features an eight foot angel Nativity centerpiece a 45 foot tree atop the fountain and 18 large trees placed around the fountain sidewalk The Elyria Junior Chamber of Commerce and Elyria Chamber of Commerce sponsor the display with funds from donors Stores downtown stay open until 9 p m for the gala opening and Court street will be closed between Second and Third streets during Santa's visit
Pedro Leiva, 25, taken to the Columbus penitentiary to begin a life term for the July robbery stabbing of Juan Marquez, 23, in Lorain. A guilty verdict for first degree murder with mercy recommended by two of three judges meant a mandatory life sentence. the third judge did not sign the verdict.
The Eisenhower administration tells the Supreme Court segregation in public schools is unconstitutional and can be ended nationwide without new federal action. The 188 page brief by Attorney General Brownell asserts the 14th Amendment aims to secure equality before the law and erase racial distinctions. The issue covers at least 17 states and the District of Columbia with hearings set for December on five related cases.
Light snow to northeastern Ohio with about a half inch more likely. Cold today with a high near 33 and cloudy skies. Snow flurries linger tonight into Saturday morning with a low around 24. Saturday mostly cloudy with similar temperatures. Snow or rain expected Monday with total accumulation around one quarter to one half inch.
County Commissioner Oscar G. Dunn announced the Fuller road bridge is open to traffic replacing an old narrow span that was unsafe. The new bridge, with improved approaches, cost about $80,000 to build.
The U S Army announced that master sergeant Maurice L Schieck 28 a chief ward master at the U S Army hospital Camp Zama has confessed to strangling nine year old Susan Rothschild at Camp Zama on the outskirts of Tokyo.
In Paris premier Joseph Laniel secured a confidence vote by about 24 votes on his policy of conditional support for the European Defense Treaty. Unofficial tallies showed 267 deputies for the plan and 243 against the European Army proposal to include West German troops.
Oberlin plans for a two story Inn combining motel style auto access with hotel dining and meeting facilities. The design includes 50 plus air conditioned bedrooms with private baths and flexible room layouts for groups of varying sizes. Final plans depend on a cost study and trustee approval with completion anticipated in late 1954.
Eleven year old Ronald Boatman of 10601 Manor Avenue was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital for shotgun pellet injuries to the face arms and chest after a hunting accident in Ridgeville. He was with his father Ray Boatman and three others when pellets glanced off an embankment as a man fired at a rabbit.
Thieves broke into Ada C. Cook's Dress Shop on Vine and Main in Oberlin last night and seized 150 to 200 dresses. Most expensive stock taken, with little other merchandise disturbed. Front door damaged, rear exit used, night lights on. Oberlin police investigate.
Washington officials studied the latest Soviet note to learn what strings Moscow would attach to a Big Four foreign ministers conference. Diplomats voiced cautious views, noting Moscow offered no date or conditions, while hints suggested a broader China inclusion later.
The British foreign office said the latest Soviet note amounts to acceptance of the West’s proposals for a Big Four foreign ministers conference on Germany. A spokesman welcomed Moscow’s about face in agreeing to meet with the United States Britain and France and urged a timely reply.
Safety Service Director G. R. Terry received five bids to demolish buildings on city property at the North Street off street parking area. Bertin is suggested as the lot site and a meeting place, but no time is set. The bid process for demolition work is to proceed, with decision pending.
Airman 2/c Roy A. Bixby returned from 18 months in Japan just in time for Thanksgiving. He met his year-old baby son at his parents' home in California before reporting for duty at Parks Air Base.
An unidentified man died in a early morning fire at the Berea Bowling Center in suburban Berea. Firefighters battled the blaze for over three hours before it was controlled. The victim's badly charred body was taken to the Cuyahoga County Morgue and damage estimates were not released.
Doctors urge calm before bed to ensure sound sleep and better health. Chronicle-Telegram ads advise solving problems promptly by calling ad-writer 4751 to describe needs, aiming to remove worry by morning.
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