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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1954
Page
9
A reader writes during National Newspaper Week urging The Chronicle-Telegram to lead with clear convictions, report fully on government at all levels, expose misconduct, and inform without protection or bias. He emphasizes informed public opinion, reader-editor trust, and the joint duty to safeguard democracy.
Cpl. Claude Batchelor of Kermit Texas was found guilty on five of six counts of Communist collaboration and sentenced to life with hard labor plus forfeiture of pay, dishonorable discharge, the stiffest sentence yet for U S soldiers convicted in Korea. His lawyers announced an appeal.
In Washington the Justice Department signals readiness to seek a court injunction if Bethlehem Steel and Youngstown Sheet and Tube merge. The move flags possible antitrust action to block a major steel industry consolidation.
Gamma globulin offered in drugstores as public health units provide free shots. Officials doubt mass purchase as measles and polio supplies already available. Brownell opposes the merger of U S Steel and Bethlehem Steel as anti trust concerns loom. Bethlehem and Sheet & Tube plan legal action if needed. Public health updates show polio cases rising in some areas while declines appear elsewhere. The government estimates limited distribution of GG shots will begin soon from Cutter Laboratories and American Cyanamid.
Berlin Heights educators hear Ted Malone TV analyst as Erie County Education Association holds morning session. Milan High School staff lead mark ing and reporting group with Joe Steele as chair. Elementary reading led by Mrs. Frank Barber and Supt Lindecamp aided library needs.
Nevada voters will select a successor to the late Sen. Pat McCarran in the November 2 ballot if both parties field candidates. Atty. Gen. William Mathews suggested Gov. Charles Russell might appoint a temporary senator until January 1959. The story also covers Kefauver calls for a full investigation into Dixon-Yates power contracts and utility regulation.
Foster P. Dirlam and J Grant Keys urge local support for National Employ Handicapped Week, stressing year round placement through public and private agencies. Milan school buses receive a safety check. goals include informing employers, boosting community understanding, and rapid repairs.
The Eisenhower administration announced a new anti sca ndal program to curb corruption in federal agencies. Acting White House press secretary Murray Snyder said the plan, in effect since June 14, targets large contracts cash handling and licensing or certifying activities. He denied it as a super snooper effort and called it an extension of existing controls.
The Ohio Municipal League trustees discussed a secret plan to ease local relief crises and were to vote on it today in Columbus. GOP lawmakers from six counties including Cuyahoga and Hamilton expect action if a special session is called, which Governor Lausche rejects. Welfare Director Robison says funds cover the current fifty percent matching aid but cannot expand beyond limits.
Knoxville Tennessee Mayor George Dempster instructs city police to remove cigars from their mouths during news photographs. The directive targets officers photographed for city coverage and public image.
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