UN General Assembly Opens Amid Quarrels and Vacancies
The General Assembly opens with many temporary rooms and vacancies including the Atlantic Pact. Seventeen foreign ministers attend led by Dean Acheson Ernest Bevin Robert Schuman with Spaak stepping down. The steering committee will draft recommendations while tensions rise over Western resistance to probes into religious persecution in Hungary and Bulgaria.
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UN General Assembly
Dean Acheson
Ernest Bevin
Robert Schuman
Spaak
Brussels
Russia
Australia
Bolivia
Hungary
Bulgaria
Hospital Fire in Effingham Claims Dozens Dead at St. Anthony’s
A three story blaze at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham early today left at least 50 people dead, including nine newborns, pensioners, sisters, and nurses. Fire started in the basement, spread via a laundry chute, trapping patients in pods and nurseries. many escaped by leaping from windows. Firemen said it would take hours to recover bodies as the building collapsed to a skeleton frame except for the operating wing.
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Effingham. HL
St. Anthony's Hospital
Effingham
Daniel Daily
Onandie
Airs
Clarence Springer
Ross Henderson
Uilding
Joseph Brummer
Doris
Esses
Se Young
Tila
Wes Geerink
Wiliam Pierson
Louisvile
Wiliam Esch
Probe Reports Of Suspected Gas Seepage Near Oberlin
Two reports of suspected gas seepage near Oberlin road and Route 19 east of Overlin were investigated by The Obo Fuel Gas Co. Deputy Sheriff Chelmer Davidson said a restaurant operator reported a strong gas odor at Routes 19 and 20. A resident near Hale's Hill also reported gas in buildings, with past sewer gas concerns noted but not confirmed.
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Oberlin Road
Route 19
Overlin
Obo Fuel Gas Co
Chelmer Davidson
Davidson
Steve Tekacs
Hale's Hill
Elsra
Oberlin
Burns Fatal To Lorain Man
Leie C. Kuntz, 32, of 2757 South Jefferson Bird Lo- Tain, died at 5 p.m. yesterday from electrical burns suffered while erecting a cement bin for Enzlebry-Hull Co. in Vermilion. He worked for Kuntz and Joyce Transfer Co. Lorain and sustained first and second degree burns over his body. He died at St. Joseph's Hospital after the accident.
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Leie C. Kuntz
South
Jefferson Bird Lo- Tain
Kuntz and Joyce Transfer Co
Lorain
Vermilion
Enzlebry-Hull Co
St. Joseph's Hospital
Cleveland Northeastern Ohio Weather Forecast Update
Cloudy conditions with rain and milder air this afternoon. Wednesday will be cooler with showers in the forenoon. Tonight’s low near 42 with a high around 52 on Wednesday.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Easter Cleaning Offer From Peerless Cleaning
Peerless cleaning advertises guaranteed workmanship at moderate prices for Easter cleaning. Phone 2339.
County approves fire hose and extinguishers for home
CORRS county commissioners vote to purchase 400 feet of new fire hose and five fire extinguishers for the county home. Fire Chief W N Bates of Elvira recommends the buy, amid some objections from Commissioner J Norman Thompson and a dissenting view from Carlisle Fire Chief Harold Bruce. Board Chair R J Ferrie supports Bates recommendations as the contract proceeds.
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W. N Bates
Elvrra
Bates
J. Norman Thompson
Carlisle
Harold Bruce
R. J Ferrie
The
Air
Floor under farm prices urged by Ohio Grange leader
Columbus Ohio State Grange Master Joseph W. Fichter warned that failure to push down consumer prices as farm prices fall could tip a mild agricultural downturn into a deeper recession. He urged prompt lower consumer prices, reduced processing and marketing costs, and a high level floor for farm prices and income.
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Columbus
Ohio
Joseph W. Fichter
Fichter
Funds Cut for Federal Departments in 1950 Budget
Washington reports the House appropriations committee recommended 664 million dollars in cash funds for the State Justice and Commerce Departments and the federal judiciary for 1950. The figure is about 55.4 million less than the budget bureau's request, a reduction of over seven percent, with 62.6 million in constructive authority proposed, 5.4 million under the bureau's request. The FBI increase aims at national security and anti trust enforcement. The committee urged state department reorganizations and tighter screening of international contributions. In Columbus, Gov Lausche praised a joint mine safety bill after hearings by the commerce and labor committee. In London, the Duke of Windsor hosted visitors at Malborough House.
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House Appropriations Committee
State, Justice and Commerce Departments
Federal Judiciary
Budget Bureau
Justice Department
SAC
Federal Treat of Investigation
FBI
State Acheson
United States
Dean Rusk
Columbus
Frank J. Lausche
State Senate
Commerce and Labor Committee
United Mine Workers of America
Oho Coal Association
Elyria Voter Eligibility Figures Update
Elyria now lists 12 769 registered voters after recent registration closes for the March 3 primary. Deputy clerk Ruth Fox reports 167 new registrations since last November, plus 94 transfers due to address changes, with 13 135 registered last November and 12 602 in January after removing inactive voters.
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Elyria
Mer
Ruth Fox
Lorain County
Fox
Nations face arms bill as Atlantic pact moves forward
Congress weighs ratification of the North Atlantic Treaty while debate grows over a vast armament program for Europe. Senate hearings could start next week as White House vows timely action. President Truman seeks authorization for a 22 billion dollar military aid package to fortify Europe against a Soviet threat.
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Congress
Europe
Tom Connally
Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Kremlin
White House
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Constitution Avenue
United States
Belgium
Canada
Great Britain
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Norway
Denmark
Denmark. Teeland
Portugal
Italy
Dean G. Acheson
Moseck
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Ttale
Teeland
Svie’ Union
Russia
Man
Republicans Sweep Michigan State Offices In Biennial Elections
Republicans won key state posts in Michigan's spring elections, reversing a recent Democratic trend. Charles M. Ziegler defeated Joan H. McCarthy for highway commissioner, and Dr. Lee M. Thurston beat E. Burr Sherwood for superintendent of instruction. Other GOP gains included the state board of education, the board of agriculture, and several regency positions.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
GOP
Detroit
Warner Biow
Cielabor
van Weil
Public Instruction
Williems
Charles M. Ziegler
Joan H. McCarthy
Lee M. Thurston
E. Burr Sherwood
Oversiix
State Board of Education
Boserad of Agriculture
Incumver
Lenis
Enigt
Tye
Hawkins Assigned To Detective Bureau
Chief Fr Stanxard announced Hawkins will assist the Detective Bureau for an indefinite period to handle a surge of burglaries and robberies. Det C Loomis Mererd noted the move aims to support the branch amid a high volume of cases and ongoing investigations.
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Detective Bureau
Pelee
Stanxard
Petroitran Earl
Det. C. Loomm Mererd
Heleaire
Sternargd
Asmom
de- Sarwments
Fishermen Recover Wreckage Of Plane
Fishermen off Sandusky recovered wreckage from a plane crash that killed Lieut Robert J. Sercerman of River Rouge Michigan. Found in 40 feet of water near the crash site were cockpit parts, wing flaps, and other fragments.
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Diane
Robert J. Sercermn
River Royce
Mich
Lake Tr
Right Of Way For New Sewer Acquisitions Reported
Service Director D W H Kothe told council that tentative agreements for right of way in the Glover ditch area are in place and only one East River Street property remains to be purchased. The project is part of a $1 506 20 storm sewer program voters approved last year, with plans completed and the work expected to start once right of way is cleared. Other topics included chatter at class for Cour and Broad streets and a proposed crosswalk project.
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Council
Acquisitor
Glover Ditch
East River Street
Finance Mittee Beini
Finm
East Rivers
Seward Black
Sma Bank
C. E. Andress Tid Council
Dtret
Cour
U S Ambassador Suffers Eye Injury After Fish Hook Incident
U S Ambassador Lewis W Douglas was operated on for a severe eye injury after a fish hook tore his left eye while fishing on the River Test near Stockbridge in Hampshire. He was taken to Southampton General Hospital for immediate surgery and faces a week or more in care. his long term sight outcome remains uncertain.
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Southampton
Eng
U. S
Lewis W. Douglas
Ingshire
Dinier
Douglas
Stockbridge
Haughton
Council Moves To Halt Park Board Pay Increases
Elyria council, asked by Mayor Ault, pulled $2,000 from the park department salary account to block raises after the park board boosted superintendent Madock to 333.33 and Hancock to 210, with hourly raises bringing some workers to 1.15 an hour. Police and fire urged immediate pay raises, while council hesitated on the job evaluation plan.
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Elyria
City Park Board
Henry W. Ault
Park Board
Park
John Madock
Charles Hancock
Mavors Will
Water Works
Madhock
Harry L. Reynolds
Earl Bell J
Arthur Ely
Park Department
Council
Seward Black
Black
Donna Nichols
Elvira League of Women Voters
Fire Department
H. L. Cordrey
Advisors Of Four-H Clubs Are Honored At Banquet
Lorain County Four-H Club advisers were honored at a banquet at Wellington Grange Hall hosted by 13 rural groups. Special awards went to those with five or ten years of service. Mrs. Axel Skjerre spoke on her seven month Denmark trip noting Danish nervousness about the Ruhr and Marshall Plan impact.
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Lorain County
Wellington Grange Hall
Axel Skjerre
Oberikr
Denmark
Peerie
Rus
Celief
H. W. Hershfield
Ohio Four-H Foundation
G. C. Deeds
Russ Dorothy King
Leland Schuler
Gordon Haies
Eston
David Carpenter
Joyce Carpenter
Russell Carpenter
Neva
Wellington
Quick Auction Drive to Raise Spring Funds
The Chronicle Telegram urges readers to donate usable attic items for a fast sale to support spring needs. Items like baby furniture cameras sporting goods and tools are suitable. Call 44 121 or 44 131 today to place ads or arrange pickup.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Debonares and Marge Rogers at Graystone Lounge
WHK's Two Debonares join Marge Rogers for a three act musical night at the Hotel Graystone Lounge this Friday and Saturday. Local entertainment ad promotes headline acts and hotel venue.
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Graystone Lounge
Debonares
Marge Rogers
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