07 Oct 1958
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1958
Page
1
In Castel Gandolfo Italy the 82 year old Pope Pius XI gravely ill from a cerebral stroke and kidney ailment rallied through the night. A medical bulletin said his temperature pulse and respiration were near normal and that he had been able to take food as he improves.
The retirement of Supreme Court Justice Harold H. Burton at age 70, effective October 13, leaves President Eisenhower with a growing majority of his own appointees on the court. Burton, a one time Republican senator from Ohio, cited medical advice and best interests of all concerned. The retirement prompts speculation on potential successors and reshaping of the court’s balance.
Northeastern and Northwestern Ohio face a high today around 74 to 78 degrees with increasing cloudiness and wind. Tonight will be warmer and windy with lows from 37 to 60. Wednesday remains cloudy and warm with a slight chance of showers late. Lake Erie carries small craft warnings in effect since 6 a.m. with south to southwest winds of 25 to 3 miles per hour today, easing tonight.
The Chronicle Telegram notes five years ago that Spring Valley in Elyria Township benefits from Elyria schools and services and that annexation votes could decide the township’s fate. Spring Valley residents face no local problem but their stance may determine whether the rest of the township joins Elyria School District. Continued on page 3. Col. 1
In Batavia Ohio two young children aged two and three were found after a search by volunteers and authorities. The kids sat frightened in the woods near the town Monday night, calling for help but unable to reach rescuers nearby.
President Eisenhower appears to lead a reinvigorated GOP effort to recapture Congress with Nixon inspired tactics. The White House conference of Eisenhower Nixon and party leaders outlined a push for a free economy and smaller government as a path to victory in the looming elections.
Gov C William O Neill urges the Ohio GOP to treat right to work as not a party issue. He argues the platform should reflect personal freedom and non partisan support across Republicans Democrats and independents. The proposal faces a state convention committee and public hearings to gather input before the convention opens Thursday.
Ohio Highway Patrol to brief Gov. ONeill this week on the Sandusky Soldiers and Sailors Home investigation. A state examiner’s report is also expected. Veterans groups urged action after reports that patients were charged for convention entertainment and a $600 sum collected by Maj. John W. Parker was refunded.
UPI reports U. S. Rep. J. Harry McGregor a Republican who served Ohio's 11th district for 20 years was found dead in his Coshocton apartment.
Hurricane Janice battered the Bahamas with 3 mile per hour winds before moving offshore. A 15 foot dinghy sailor, about fifty, was swept away and presumed drowned in Nassau Harbor. Power lines fell, boats were wrecked, and homes and cars suffered damage as tourists and honeymooners faced disruption.
Intelligence reports say Communist forces moved giant 12 inch siege guns to positions opposite the Quemoy and Matsu islands after silencing coast batteries. MIG jets over Quemoy triggered heavy anti-aircraft fire as observers noted large gun and vehicle movements on the outpost coast.
About 75 machinists at American Ship Building Co. yards in Lorain Toledo Buffalo and Chicago will vote on a tentative three year contract with IAM Local 1024. Return to work could begin as early as Thursday as wage gains of eight cents an hour are included retroactive to Aug 1.
Fair premiums totaling four thousand four hundred dollars are noted for Farm Youth with talks on careers. A Grand Jury is to meet Oct 22 to review criminal cases and cemetery complaints. Lorain Heart Fund campaign co chairs named. Oberle council debate on hanging signs ends without action. Lorain Council to sell riverfront land for a potential docking area.
The Ohio Supreme Court in Columbus heard SUB arguments but will not rule before the November 4 election. The cases challenge whether supplemental unemployment benefits should be paid with regular state unemployment compensation, affecting thousands in Lorain County with ties to USW and UAW contracts at local plants.
The article suggests using an old alarm clock to time cooking when a stove timer is unavailable. While food cooks, readers are advised to clear closets and attics, gather unwanted items, and sell them via Chronicle-Telegram Want Ad to raise funds. Contact numbers are FA 3-3321 in Elyria and CH 4-1119 in Lorain.
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