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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1952
Page
1
Avon Village hosted a stormy public hearing on rezoning 123 acres for the International Salt Co. mine. Citizens clashed over taxes and impact while a Detroit mine visit impressed Father Zeikel as councilors narrowly approved the zoning amendment.
Detroit police arrested 16 year old on suspicion of killing James Moten, an 18 year old high school football player, on a deserted downtown street after a post game fist fight. The victim was shot six times with a .42 caliber pistol near Northeastern High and Pershing High. A 19 year old witness described the incident and boys’ confrontation prior to the shooting.
A 36 foot fishing boat with five aboard was rammed and sunk by the Swedish ship Los Angeles near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. Mrs Haroldine Jones 29 of San Francisco died. Mr and Mrs Harold Dwyer of San Francisco are missing and presumed dead. Charles Astikian 36 was rescued and treated for submersion. his party had hired him to take the Dwyers and Mrs Jones on a cruise.
Weather outlook for Northeastern Ohio shows a mild, partly cloudy pattern. Lows around 45 degrees tonight with variable winds from the lake, 10 to 15 miles per hour, and a steady barometer at 30.17. Sunday brings warmer conditions with lake breeze and similar wind speeds, continuing into the forenoon.
Winterize your car at Economy Motors located at 101 Broad St. Readiness tips and car care reminders appear in the local column.
Mrs Elizabeth Ellis of 120 West 23rd street Lorain was killed in a crash on Oberlin avenue a mile south of Lorain last night. Her husband Bert Ellis 63 was seriously injured and George Duchosilav 36 of 521 West 21st street Lorain was also injured. Bert Ellis was treated at St Josephs Hospital for a fractured knee cap and possible internal injuries. Duchosilav is in fair condition with head injuries and possible fractures of his right shoulder and arm. His father Michael was killed in a truck overturn near Amherst weeks earlier. The death of Mrs Ellis brings Lorain county traffic fatalities to 42 for the year, compared with 34 in all of 1951.
The 13th district Democratic rally and ox roast will be at Crystal Beach park on October 5 with Oscar Ewing federal security administrator as principal speaker. Governor Lausche seeks reelection and Senatorial candidate Michael V. DiSallie are also set to speak. Joseph Ushelyi of Lorain County chairs the affair. Ewing speaks at 4 p.m.
Indiana Governor Stevenson prepares a 900 word statement on a political fund aiding state employees and unlisted contributors. He plans to release at 6 pm EDT for Sunday papers and promises an accounting of donors and beneficiaries. He cites eight to nine appointees benefited and moves campaign into Kentucky.
Edward Reed, 17, of R D Graf ton, says sleep caused a 2 35 a m crash on Giles road. His car ran into a ditch and rolled over. Rama Elliott, 71, of 1523 Wayne avenue Lakewood, cited for a traffic violation after a collision on Route 20 east of Route 76. John Leach, 24, of Oskaloosa Iowa, collided with Elliott. Emery Croft, 23, 107 Yunker court, drove a truck damaged by an earth mover driven by Exon Carpenter Euclid Ohio on Oberlin road at the Black River badge.
El Salvador was under a state of siege the day after reports of an alleged Communist plan to overthrow President Oscar Osorio. An executive decree establishing modified martial law was approved by the national assembly with a single dissenting vote.
Allied forces including U S Third Division and Belgian troops repelled a prolonged Red assault on a UN outpost near Ichon after eight hours of fighting. About 300 Chinese defenders endured heavy losses as UN air power struck troop concentrations, supply areas, and military targets across the Haeju peninsula and east coast region.
An unconfirmed report claimed Britain exploded an atomic bomb on Montenello Island testing grounds. Australian authorities dismissed the report as a tumor caused by atomic jitters amid Britain's looming first atomic test.
Sherman Duvall Jr of Ford Avenue was arrested on Lake Avenue for driving while intoxicated. Norman Jones of West 16th Street was fined $5 for intoxication. Charles Farrell of Telegraph Road was fined $125 for DUI. Henry Slay of South Second Street was assessed four fines totaling $225 for a second DUI offense.
Wellington report of a morning crash at South Main and South streets involving three Amherst youths returning from Ashland in a 1950 Chevrolet. Driver Tom Finnegan and co passenger Lark Giocciotti escaped injury while Bob Sterna suffered a deep chin wound and neck lacerations, taken to Oberlin Hospital by ambulance.
Ira Thurber of Elmira New York was reelected president of the International Bendix Council representing about 30 000 United Auto Workers at Bendix Aviation plants nationwide and at Bendix Westinghouse. The council met in the Graystone Hotel to elect officers for the new fiscal year with Robert Court Jerry Russo Wiliam Ryan Dale Kellogg Joe McDonald and James Quinn named to key posts.
Alvin Sauer was reelected post commander of Amvets Post 32 at the annual meeting held in the new headquarters on Middle Avenue. Other officers elected include Joe Sabo first vice commander Michael Vince second vice commander William Davis third vice commander Henry Cunningham adjutant Gerald Flint finance officer Paul Levard provost marshal David Johns public relations officer.
COSHOCTON. Isaac Fisener, 49, was killed last night when his car left the road and plunged into a ditch on a township road near Conesville about four miles from here. Three passengers escaped with minor injuries.
Eisenhower returns to New York after a Richmond crowd surge toppled temporary wooden stands during his speech. He says he feels fine and accuses the Truman administration and city bosses of corrupting the Democratic party. The campaign tour aims to win solid South votes, with Gov. Byrnes endorsing Eisenhower and Sen. Byrd praised as Jeffersonian leadership.
President Truman directs the Federal Trade Commission to undertake a special investigation to determine how much of the consumer dollar goes to labor, materials, distribution, profits and other costs. He cites farm share figures and says the data will aid wage disputes, price control, and comparisons across industries.
The American Red Cross production committee chairman Mrs. Max Sigel announced new appointments for 1952 53 in publicity sewing and knitting purchasing secretary and Oberlin branch. The planning meeting was held at the chapter office and Mrs Sigel said new projects would be announced soon. Mrs. Brother and Mrs. Curtis are contacting women’s clubs to assess sewing and knitting efforts for the year.
The official end of Daylight Saving Time occurs at 2:00 AM Sunday with clocks set back one hour. About 660 million people are affected as the change returns to standard time. Many will notice earlier wakeups and longer evenings as they adjust to the extra hour. Some locations may shift schedules for activities and speeches as the new time takes effect.
In San Jose Costa Rica Guilin Wate resigned after Congress accused him of attempting to obstruct an army investigation. Vice President Alberto Oreamu acting president and cabinet members filed a message to Congress endorsing Ulate.
In Caro Pesett Virginia three buriy sergeants escorted a private acting as umpire from the field after a row over decisions. The next day the army announced the umpire was receiving a medical discharge for poor eyesight. Chronicle Telegraph Want Ads tout fast ball tactics as a selling tool and urge readers to call 4751 for ad writing help.
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