29 Oct 1958
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1958
Page
1
Vatican reports Pope John XXII urges world leaders to abandon monstrous weapons and seek peace with justice and tranquility. He spoke in Latin from the Sistine Chapel after election by the conclave, calling those with national power to end dissensions and pursue genuine peace.
Vatican City reports Pope John XXII faces major church crises including atheistic communism threats, Vatican administration reform needs, depleted priest and missionary ranks, and Italy's materialism and apathy. Observers expect a consistory by January end to name new cardinals and quick Vatican reforms.
In West Virginia two fatal coal mine blasts over two days claimed 35 lives. Thirteen died in the Burton Mine explosion near Craigsville, with the last body recovered at 6:30 a.m. today.
Northeast Ohio forecasts cloudiness and mild temperature changes with highs around 57 to 61 degrees. A Bishop mine disaster near Virginia in Pocahontas Fuel Co. claimed twenty two lives, with responders describing limited chances for survivors. Gas ignition caused the explosion, and additional rain and cool air are expected through the weekend in western and central Ohio.
Five more subpenas are issued for residents of Cleveland and Lorain in the grand jury gambling investigation. The May 1916 proceedings include jurors sworn in by Judge John D. Pincura and a call for secrecy. A Lorain Bar Association committee will probe earlier whitewash remarks by John J. Pappas amid reports of police involvement.
Ohio lawmakers at a state house conference discuss questions over federal education aid as districts weigh plans. The notice notes PTA Council honors Florence McCullough with life membership, and local elections list bond issues and levies for Midview area schools on Tuesday ballots.
Mrs. Robert Rothel was chosen First Lady of Elyria at the Beta Sigma Phi annual banquet for her volunteer work with United Fund Community Welfare Council American Red Cross Elyria Woman's Club and Elyria's 125th Anniversary celebration.
A PTA committee in Elyria Township calls the five mill levy for high school tuition a must and says annexation to Elyria City School District could cancel the levy. The panel cites county prosecutor Warhola arguing district consolidation may stop operating expense levy collection and urges a declaratory judgment.
President Eisenhower convened his space council at the White House to discuss the dispute between the Army and NASA over space exploration and rocket weapons development. Officials indicated the Army’s future in space programs hangs in the balance as talks proceed.
Indianapolis report says a decision on the NASA bid to run space and missile work may come today. NASA Administrator Glennan and Pentagon officials discuss terms linking Army space programs with NASA, aiming to cut leasehold costs and clarify agency leadership.
Democratic campaign chiefs expect to gain at least eight Senate seats in the upcoming election, with prospects of adding more. They cite contests in California Connecticut Indiana Michigan Pennsylvania and West Virginia, while Eisenhower and Nixon campaign for Republicans. Senate currently 49 to 47 for Democrats.
Soviet authorities intensify criticism as Boris Pasternak retracts acceptance of the Nobel Prize for literature. The author of Dr. Zhivago telegraphed his renunciation to the Swedish Academy amid Kremlin backlash and a ban on his work.
Atomic Chief John A. McCone warned the United States will stage new tests if the Russians reject a one year suspension offer. He said a suspension could delay or prevent perfection of small clean H bombs for tactical use. If Moscow refuses to join, testing would resume soon. He noted Geneva talks showed the USSR trails in weapon development.
Two Elyria attorneys Harry W. Hyman and David P. Hyman pleaded guilty in federal court to income tax evasion. The case details income figures for 1954 and 1955 with disputed taxes and penalties. Russell E. Ake, assistant U.S. attorney, outlined differences between reported income and tax due.
Chronicle Telegram Classified Ad notes Alaska at statehood size versus Texas and U S areas. It mentions vacant property owners using ads to locate tenants and lists rental offers such as a three room unit for $73 monthly plus utilities and contact numbers FA 3532 and FA 21885 in Lorain.
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