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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1959
Page
1
A gunman attempted a daytime bank robbery while the bank manager's wife and two daughters were tied at home with a time bomb set to trigger if the robbery failed. Police interrupted the plan and the bandit killed himself.
President Eisenhower to press Khrushchev on 11 U.S. airmen shot down over Soviet Armenia and seek release of five held in China. Secretary Herter to meet families as Camp David talks loom and U.S. efforts to confirm fate of the downed C 130 crew continue.
Partly cloudy this afternoon and tonight with warm conditions. Highs near 82 to 87, lows around 63. Thursday remains partly cloudy and a bit cooler. Five day forecast shows normal highs in the low to mid 70s and lows in the 50s, with a small chance of showers Friday or Saturday and steady winds. Small craft advisories continue on Lake Erie with southwest winds 20 to 28 mph.
Stanley Dale endured a two minute lock in a bank vault and returned to find a parking ticket issued for overparking at a one minute meter. The odd sequence prompted humorous commentary on misfortune.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev toured the Garst farm near Coon Rapids Iowa observing hybrid corn and cattle farming He aims to learn why 12 percent of Americans produce enough food for all while 50 percent of Soviets consume a lower meat based diet Garst described his visit as a study of American farming for peace talks and he planned meetings with Adlai Stevenson and Iowa State University agricultural researchers
A 2 month old girl, Sylvia Stevano, was found alive and well in a Carrollton cornfield after wandering from her father Max Sievano's car Tuesday night. She was located by 15 year old Brice Finnicum as part of a large search effort including state patrol, deputies, civil defense and volunteers. The father left the child in the car while reporting to a coal mine job. no motive or explanation was provided.
NEW YORK UP I David J McDonald president of the United Steelworkers Union said prospects for a nationwide steel strike settlement are dim after 11 weeks of action He attributed the deadlock to what he called arrogant adamancy from the steel industry and noted subcommittee leaders found no progress in company by company talks and that the situation remains unchanged since May 3.
Fragments describe a National Labor Co pay plan dispute and a planned meeting. McDonald contacted steel workers locals with accusations against county association readers and a push for a bond. The text mentions a school district request for added territory and a school board action in South Amherst.
Leonard Larson, 41, of Skandia, survived when a 12 foot aluminum boat capsized on Lake Mekeever near Munising, killing his wife Dora, 41, and 10 of their children and his brother Harry, 64. Larson, resting at a hospital, could not explain funeral costs for the 12 victims. The accident occurred Tuesday as the boat, with 13 aboard, capsized after the motor started. all aboard reportedly could not swim. Local authorities and neighbors seek arrangements for the bereaved family in Schoolcraft County's isolated district.
U S scientists plan to pilot a 315 pound package into lunar orbit using radio commands from Earth. This marks a first use of midcourse and terminal guidance in spaceflight as opposed to reliance on initial guidance alone. The Atlas-Able launch from Cape Canaveral is expected in early October with the payload containing small rockets controlled remotely.
Italian Foreign Minister Giuseppe Pella opened the United Nations General Assembly debate on policy as part of the Lesser Powers. He arrived from Rome and prepared his remarks after earlier briefings. The UN set to work on committees while debate looms over China seat issues and China backed by the Soviet Union. The assembly previously backed shelving discussion on the Soviet backed Indian effort. The vote on the Chinese seat issue was 44 to 29 with nine abstentions.
Joseph C. Conner 72 of Ri AR B D 2 Graf ton died at Bisnia Memorial Hospital from injuries after his car left Chambrriam Rd and struck a futility pee. He was found pinned by deputies Sakal and Henry Zicha at 4 56 am. Survived by mother Elsie Rizor stepfather Bruce Rizor five brothers Calvin Paul David Charles Bob a sister Joyce Demainne Westlake and maternal grandfather Lillie Kener Birch River WV. Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow at Fulton Funeral Home Graf ton with Rev Cyril A. Smith officiating. Burial in Neebet Cemetery. Visitation today at Fulton from 1-6 pm and 7-3 pm.
Truck driver James Harris shouted a blaze from his truck parked outside a Lomita fire station. Firefighters reacted quickly and extinguished the fire before it spread, with the engine arriving promptly to handle the incident.
Government data show living costs dipped in August for the first time in six months as grocery prices declined while non food costs rose. The Bureau of Labor Statistics index eased one tenth of one percent, with food prices down across fruits vegetables meat poultry and fish. Housing clothing transportation and medical care rose, and about 125000 aircraft workers will get small pay raises due to prior increases in the index, including staff at North American Aviation Hughes Aircraft The Martin Company and Temco.
Five children perished in a one story frame home fire in Minot North Dakota. Firemen said the victims died from smoke and asphyxiation with the bodies found in one bedroom and a mother’s room. Mrs Orval Newhouse and three other children escaped as the husband was believed to be traveling.
San Quentin officials investigate a mystery after bars in the prison yard cell ell were found to have been sawed and removed. Guards report the bars fell out when pulled. No tools were found with inmates or Norman Gagnon, and a visitor testifies he can shed no light on the incident.
A fragment describes a mythic origin of money from a temple and mint near Rome and promotes a Chronicle-Telegram Classified Act selling clothing and household items. It includes contact numbers in Elytia and Lorain and lists products like blouses skirts lamps shoes and jewelry.
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