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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1953

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Gas For 20 000 More Homes Seen Possible

Ohio utilities probe on gas supplies moves into third day as Columbia Gas System officials say peak day delivery could rise by 45 million cubic feet and 20 000 additional homes could be heated by slight curtailment of industrial use on cold days. Proposals include a partial freeze adjustment to speed new installations while critics warn of untenable strain if curtailment continues.

Columbus Public Utilities Commission Today Ohio Columbia Gas System L. E. Heckman Columbia System Heckman Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co Dayton Power and Light Co Ohio Fuel Gas Co Columbia Joseph Nathanson Toledo Commission Guernsey County Nathanson John Morehead Morehead

Weather report for Northeastern Ohio with mild highs

Fair and continued mild conditions in Northeastern Ohio with a high near 74 and a low around 52. Friday brings partly cloudy skies and a mild to cool start, with temperatures around the mid 60s to near 70. Rainfall is negligible, with trace amounts recorded in the 24 hour period ending Wednesday evening.

Ohio Casey Aries

Man Injured In Traffic Accident

Louis Repko, 53, of 395 East 41st street Lorain, an oiler, was admitted to St Josephs Hospital yesterday with a scalp laceration and possible internal injuries after being struck by a car while riding a motor scooter. The incident occurred as he traveled north on Broadway south of Lorain. The car was driven by Wilhelmina Schindler, 26, of 160 West 38th street Lorain, who was moving between supermarket lots across the road, per sheriff records.

Louis Repko East 41St Street Lorain St. Joseph’s Hospital Repko Broadway Wilhelmina Schindler West 38Th Street Sheriff Department

Monument To Honor Duck Hero Of War

Freiburg city parliament votes to erect a park monument to a World War II duck regarded as a hero. The duck's unexpected quacks on November 19 and November 7 alarmed residents who sought air raid shelter as Allied bombers attacked, leaving the duck dead.

Freiburg Germany

Twins Separated in New Orleans Surgery Success

Siamese twins joined at the lower spine underwent separation surgery in New Orleans. The operation aimed to improve mobility and independence for both children, with surgeons reporting a successful initial outcome and continued post operative care planned.

New Orleans

Dulles Questions Reds' Desire To Keep Trace

In Panmunjom, Korea, Chinese prisoners resisting repatriation hurled rocks at Communist propaganda agents and guarded by UN personnel. About 1,000 anti-Red Chinese prisoners refused to identify themselves as they chafed at lectures urging return to Red China. General Clark asserted rights would be jealously guarded and only nine of 6,000 had changed minds to return.

Panmunjom Korea India United Nations Command Red China U.N Mark W. Clark Far East Clark Tokyo

Fugitives From Reformatory Nabbed Near Lorain

Two Mansfield Reformatory escapees, Wayne McKee and Charles Darrah both 19, were spotted near Lorain around 6 30 p m last evening dressed in prison garb. They had stolen a car at Ashland and abandoned it at the Hole in the Wall before being arrested on Harbor View Boulevard and jailed in Lorain.

Mansfield Reformatory State Highway Patrol Lorain Wayne McKee Springfield Charles C. Darrah Bellaire Hamilton County Ashland John Jenkins Mansfield Jenkins B. F. Sparks Harbor View Boulevard

Child Welfare Board Rejects Proposed Move

The Lorain County Child Welfare Board opposes relocating its offices from Elyria to the unused Pleasant View Sanatorium building at Routes 254 and 58. Executive secretary Howard Wells Jr says the board unanimously rejects the plan and asks to meet the county commissioners to explain their reasons.

Lorain County Child Welfare Department Pleasant View Sanatorium Child Welfare Board Howard Wells, Jr Elyria

Senator McCarthy to Wed September 29

Washington report boards indicate Senator Joseph R. McCarthy of Wisconsin will marry Jean Kerr in a Catholic ceremony at St Matthew's Cathedral in Washington on September 29. The engagement was announced by the bride to be's mother.

Washington

Plane in distress lands safely at Le Touquet

A British plane which had reported being in difficulty in a cross channel flight landed safely at Le Touquet Airport in Calais. French officials noted the distress message was misinterpreted as a crash, and rescue craft headed to the scene before the aircraft touched down.

Calais France le Touquet Channel

Democratic Candidate Attacks Opponent’s Voting Record

Dems kick off mayoral campaign at United Polish Club led by J Grant Keys who assails Republican rival for not voting from 1948 to 1952 and re registering in 1952. Mayor Jaworski urges voters to judge by record and calls for broad support. gathering includes party leaders and Keys’ parents.

Don Hawk J. Grant Keys Democratic Workers United Polish Club Keys Lorain County Board of Elections John C. Jaworski Lorain Jaworski Third Ward Elyria Democrats

Air Force reports saving over a billion from engine reductions

Washington report notes Air Force canceled plane and jet engine production, claiming savings near 1.25 billion over two weeks. Officials say reductions stem from lower accidents, end of Korean fighting, and longer engine life rather than economy drive. Plans to 120 wings remain. 143 wings under study. 2,000 to 6,000 engines canceled with future orders for advanced engines.

Washington Air Force Defense Chiefs Wilson Talbott Air Arm Defense Charles E. Wilson Air Harold E. Talbott

Robbers Blinded by Gravy in Cleveland Robbery Attempt

Three would be robbers misjudged an unsuspecting target in Cleveland as George Bald a 53 year old cook, ladled hot beef gravy from a stove pot. He hurled the pot at the aggressor, scorching his face and sending the trio fleeing.

Cleveland George Bald Bald

Polio Victim Roberta Elzey Returns Home After Treatment

A two year old polio victim, Roberta Elzey, who was taken to Cleveland City Hospital on September 9 after a polio attack, was returned to her home at 408 for further treatment by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elzey, as doctors continue to monitor her condition.

Roberta Elzey Cleveland City Hospital Robert

City Gets Data From Pike Board

The Ohio Turnpike Commission delivered plans and materials to Elyria City Hall after a Friday meeting. Col. Charles Smith represented the commission and Rob ert S. Beightler’s office sent the package for review by Ladislas Segoe and Associates and Wilbur Watson Associates. The City Planning Commission will have these firms study the plans along with the city engineer to prepare a rapid report.

Ohio Turnpike Commission Elyria Pike Col Charles Smith Turnpike Commission Robert S. Beightler Commission City Planning Commission Ladislas Segoe and Turnpike Association City Engineer

Two Men Confess to Starting Garage Fire

Admissions by John J. Takacs and Edwin L. Hodgson place them at the rear garage of the Davis Cafe on Lake Avenue Monday night. After extended questioning by the Elyria Fire Department the State Fire Marshall’s Office and Police Detective Captain Maurice Flood they confessed this morning and were held for investigation. Takacs had threatened revenge against Mrs. Davis after she helped have them arrested on disorderly conduct charges earlier. The two were detained after the fire and prior disturbance reports.

John J. Takacs Parmeley Avenue Edwin L. Hodgson Lake Avenue Davis Elyria Fire Department State Fire Marshall’s Maurice Flood Mrs. Davis

Dulles Critical View of Communist Compliance at UN

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles warned the United Nations General Assembly that the October 28 deadline for Korea talks nears with insufficient time to prepare. He questioned Communist willingness to withdraw forces, urged parity in hopes for a united Korea, and urged restraint to avoid triggering broader tension. He condemned Indochina's armed factions, cautioned against Soviet-block aggression, and stressed U.S. aim to bring troops home while supporting the UN and global disarmament.

United Nations N. Y John Foster Dulles United States Korea United Nations General Assembly Dulles U. S Republic of Korea Russia China North Korea U.N Eisenhowser U.S

Pressure for Air Force decision on 143-wing plan

Washington officials press the Joint Chiefs of Staff to decide whether to pursue the Truman era goal of 143 wings. President Eisenhower shifted focus to a 120 wing interim target by mid 1955 with plans to complete 120 wings before June 1955 and sufficient orders to reach 143 wings by 1956.

Joint Chiefs of Staff Defense Charles E. ‘Wilson Military High Command Congress JCS Eisenhower Air Force Wilson Harold E. Talbott Talbott

October Draft Call Is Lowest Of Year At 1066

Selective Service headquarters announced the October draft call would be the lowest of the year with 1 066 men slated for induction. Lorain County quota set at 20 men. Includes a note on a 1953 Chevrolet officials car from Elyria with an award.

Columbus UP — State Selective Service Lorain County

Nationally Known Manufacturer Dies

J Rus sell Case, a nationally known cutlery maker, died at his Bradford home at age 74 after a brief illness. He founded his first plant at Little Valley New York after moving from Nebraska near the turn of the century and also ran firms in Olean Nashville and Canada. Survived by his widow. Funeral services set for Saturday.

Bradford J. Russell Case Case Little Valley N.Y Nebraska Olean N. Y Nashville

Stroke Hospitalizes Elyria Businessman

J. B. Standen age 58 operator of the Silver Fox Grill suffered a stroke at his place of business at 12 53 a m today. Police summoned an ambulance and Standen was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital admitted for treatment.

J. B. Standen Silver Fox Grill Standen Elyria Memorial Hospital

Beautiful Crisp Fall Days Ahead for Transportation Fun

Fall days beckon with reliable transport for weekend trips and football games. The ad urges replacing old cars, notes many late models on terms, and directs readers to Chronicle-Telegram Want Ads for buying or selling items, with Dial 4751 and Want Ads staff ready to help.

Chronicle-Telegram

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