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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1952
Page
1
Lorain County election offices report a rush before the 9 p.m. deadline as 654 new registrations and transfers push totals higher. Officials expect a final surge and predict county records will be shattered once all forms are processed.
In a day of rapid developments Captain Hood reported tens of thousands of telegraphs supporting Senator Richard M Nixon. Eisenhower planned a possible Wheeling meeting with Nixon while Summerfield pressed national committeemen for their personal decisions on Nixon.
Large Wellington crowd hears Republican candidate call for reduced government spending and end to the Korean War. Eisenhower cites debt, high taxes, and unseen levies as burdens while pledging a straight GOP ticket and administration goals for the United States. Charles Taft speaks. Taft aides, local leaders, and Wellington officials accompany the train arrival.
Gen. Mark Clark UN Far East commander meets with land sea and air chiefs Gen. Jams A. Van Fleet Lt. Gen. Glenn O. Barcus and Vice Adm. Robert P. Briscoe in Seoul to discuss upcoming plans while a heavy Allied artillery barrage precedes a Chinese assault on Kelly Hill.
The Public Utilities Commission in Columbus authorized gas supply extensions to more home furnaces. Ohio Fuel Gas Co will serve 13,722 heating customers in two thirds of the state. East Ohio Gas Co gains permission to install furnaces in new homes, convert from other fuels to gas, and assist 8,000 hardship cases.
Sen. Robert A. Taft said he sees no reason Richard Nixon should quit as the Republican vice presidential candidate. He added he already was convinced Nixon should remain on the ticket and endorsed Nixon’s call for Gov. Adlai Stevenson to make an accounting.
Fair and cool conditions prevail in Northeastern Ohio with a low near 46 tonight. Thursday brings partial clouds and warmer temperatures. Winds from the west at 12 mph this afternoon, light and variable tonight and Thursday. Barometer 30.33 steady.
Rabbi Bernard Louis Levinthal longtime leader of American Jewry and founder of the Orthodox Rabbinical Association of America died Tuesday night at his Breakers Hotel home in Atlantic City New Jersey.
A jury of twelve will decide whether Avon health practitioner Gerald Benesh is guilty of practicing medicine without a license. He faced a prior 1950 conviction and fines, with the current case alleging similar charges including diet prescriptions for Elizabeth Black and Margaret Pinter. Evidence included testimony about licenses. prosecutors argue the trial concerns state license violations only.
Lora County Republican committee announces a luncheon rally at Flik Auditorium in Elyria on Monday October 13 at 12:90 noon with U S Senator Everett M Dirksen of Illinois delivering the address. Tickets are 150 dollars each and seating is limited to 500. call Elyria 2736 or Lorain 65174 to obtain tickets.
Lorain police said a 15-year-old boy has guilty knowledge of the Monday drowning of five-year-old Judy Stern. A lie detector test showed conflicting statements. the youth claims the girl slipped from a 60 foot embankment into the Black River. No charges have been filed.
A seven month old girl Rebecca Ann McCravy died in a house fire in Akron. Her mother Leonora McCravy and sister Sylvia McCravy were seriously burned, and neighbor Dorothy Martin also hurt. Firemen said kerosene poured on a stove fire caused the blaze, with damage around $3500.
President Nixon proposes putting a key decision to the people through a referendum or public vote. The move aims to seek direct citizen input on the disputed policy amid ongoing national debate.
Senator Richard Nixon flew to Missoula to discuss with Dwight D. Eisenhower whether he should continue as the Republican vice presidential nominee after a political expense fund controversy. Nixon defended accepting the funds and said he is not a quitter while Eisenhower signaled the need for a personal discussion.
Gov Stevenson rejects Nixon demands to disclose names and amounts of gifts to state employees. He cites privacy and faith, notes as governor he gave Christmas gifts to a small group of staff, no official knew others receiving the same, and total costs cited. He flies to Springfield after a Baltimore address on economic policy opposing tax cuts until balanced budget.
A Western Union office reported 25 to 30 telegrams from Elyrians urging that Richard Nixon be kept as the Republican vice presidential candidate. The messages were filed after Nixon spoke last night, reflecting local support and momentum.
Hood comments as Western Union reports a flood of telegrams in reply to Nixon’s televised and radio appeal urging the GOP National Committee to decide if the Nixon Eisenhower ticket should stay in the race. Officials noted telegrams poured in from across the country as the party weighs its next move.
Four beavers in a stream near Oakville Ontario have increased to twelve, building two dams that cover about 15 acres. The ponds improve farm wells through seepage, attract wild ducks and wildlife, and draw weekend visitors. Chronicle Telegram Want Ads offer efficient help for buying selling renting or trading. Dial 4751 to place a Want Ad.
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