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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1947

Page

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Announce Large Addition For St Marys School

Plans show a seven classroom addition to St Marys School on Fourth Street. The $156000 project includes a basement cafeteria and gym space, with janitors and Sisters houses moved to make room. Carmichael Construction Co Akron leads the work, CPA approval awaited for both high school and addition plans.

St. Marty's Fourth — Street William L.newton St. Mary's St. Mary’s School Newton Sisters’ House Mergr. Mewton Ncdert State Industrial Commission Hart Dickason

Langley Collyer Died In Booby Trap At Fifth Avenue Home

Langley Collyer, the Manhattan hermit, died in a booby trapped tunnel at his Fifth Avenue home. His brother Homer, blind and paralyzed, was found dead March 21 in a nearby ink bed tunnel. Authorities described a rigged mechanism with traps and debris, and suspect Langley suffocated or starved after triggering his own device while Homer's body lay nearby. Police continue autopsy and investigation into the 오래 house and the brothers’ deaths.

York Langley Collyer Manhattan Fifth Avenue Homer Langley Peahee Omer sApon Hut Salerious Maret Cf Caliver Withiar Rod- Mae Tee Gus Charles Smyth Heiner Langley Ruman Joseph Wietmoce John Lenwghers Beely Tyne Columbia University Dremer Vous Eto Jawyer Hamer Tun Howe

Weathered Fragment Describes Unclear Local Scene

Fragmentary OCR notes mention clouded conditions and a night scene. Includes stray phrases about a sale and a street name. Text is incoherent with missing context and unclear events or entities.

Gibbens Chosen President of Elyria Rotary Club

A. Gibbens county superintendent of schools was elected president of the Elyria Rotary Club for 1947-48, succeeding Burton J. Ohlemacher. Marlon H. Crowder was named vice president, W. O. McLean reelected secretary treasurer, and three new club members and six directors were chosen. The new officers will take office July 3, with the board continuing terms of other directors.

A. Gibbens Elyria Rotary Club Afernoon Bur Tott J. Ohlemacher Elyria Manufacturing Corporation Whib Marlon H. Crowder Gibbens W. O. MrClcNan Elyria School Chit Ciih M.ga Rotary Chay Elib Lav Tng Maron KH. Crowder Winefer Richard Callevar

New Building To Be Constructed At Fair Grounds

Berar County Agrinatural Safety directors met to plan a new 4 H division building at the fair grounds. J Re Lewis named consultant engineer and sonia Bel Cigl listed as consult eng. Work to start within 30 days if possible amid a 1 year phased program and road construction plans. RFC chairman resigns and a labor strike threat halts midwestern building projects affecting about 50 sites.

Welllington Berar County Agrinatural Safety Aitrornto Clair Ll Roo Peerse Raleigh Lorain County Ronen Sear Nowas

Freighter and Collier Collide Off Cape Henry

Norfolk VA reports the freighter American Farmer collided with the collier S. S. Pittsburgh Seam about 40 miles off Cape Henry. Coast Guard vessels from the Hampton Roads area and a rescue plane from Elizabeth City NC were dispatched to the scene to assist in the emergency response.

Norfolk, Va S. S. Pittsburgh Atlantic Cape Henry Coast Guard Hampton Roads Elizabeth City N.C

Friends Pay Final Silent Respects To Henry Ford

Funeral crowds in Detroit honor Henry Ford as more than 700 pass the casket in the Greenfield Village hall. Messages pour in from world leaders, rivals, and workers as services are set for St Pats Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Dearborn.

Henry Ford Detroit Henry Fortis Greenefield Village Dearborn Ford Ford Fantii Louorrow Et St. Pats Epecopal Dene Willan Buseedi

Indian ruler inspects Kentucky horse farms

An Indian ruler visited Kentucky horse farms with a cache of about 36 thoroughbreds stabled in the area. The entourage toured breeding facilities and spoke of plans to retire and relocate to New York, signaling strong ties between regional racing interests and international patrons.

Kentucky New York Tony Byte

Rent controls relaxed by OPA in new order

Washington reports the Office of Price Administration expanding relaxed rent controls on properties including hotels and tourist accommodations. The move, effective tomorrow, aimed to reduce burdens on multiple housing units and ease constraints for certain establishments amid ongoing wartime measures.

Washtington OPA

Leo Durocher Suspended For A Year

Cincinnati baseba l commissioner A R Chandler suspends Leo Durocher manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers for one year and Charley Dressen to a 90 day period effective by April 15. The hearings in Florida followed claims by Larry MacPhail that Durocher spread rumors with gamblers and broke a verbal contract with Brooklyn.

Cincinnati A. R. Chandler Leo Durocher Bronkhen Rodgers Charley Dressen New York Yuankeess Dodger Chandler Florida Durocher Dressen Branch Rickey Harold Parrett Cone Larry MacPhail Yankees MacPhair Dodgers Yankee Directer Havana Rickey Brooklyn

Smoke pours from hotel windows in Columbus blaze

Disharmonized OCR text reports smoke pouring from hotel windows in Columbus on a day when fire crews arrived. Officials say no fire was found inside the hotel after arrival, and the cause remains undetermined.

Columbus Sby Y Venitalaig Seston

Truman Cabinet Studies Rise In Prices

President Truman convened a White House seminar with his cabinet to address rising prices, urged big business to cut prices voluntarily to avert recession and unemployment, and reviewed a price survey by Dr. Edwin Nourse. Nourse signaled basic industries should cut prices, while leaving specific remedies to the President and cabinet. He opposed restoring price control, saying Americans were tired of it.

Washington Truman White House Pew Administration Edwin Nourse Economie Corieil Fast Consgress Nourse Ute

Communist Is Cited For Contempt

Washington The House on American Activities Committee filed Eugene Deno general secretary of the Communist party for contempt of Congress. The committee unanimously recommended Justice Department probe into conspiracy to commit contempt against Deno Eisler and Josephsen for refusal to testify. Rep Nixon supported the actions against the trio.

Washington House On Americaty Acts Todey Eugene Deno Communist Party United States Congress Justice Department Dennison Gerhart Eisler Leon Josephsen Richard M. Nixon Cal Wien

Marshall Pushes Polish Frontier Commission Plan

Marshall seeks to propose a special commission to assess Germany Poland frontier adjustments on the spot. The plan aims to decide whether Potsdam fixed borders should stay or be revised and if some German areas should shift to international control or other solutions.

Moscow George C. Marshall Germany Poland Marshall Potsdam Rute Rhineland United States Rawr United Nations Moletay Freytag Tate Milegey

Parking Meter Fund Shows Deficit For First Quarter

The parking meter fund posted a deficit for the first quarter, with expenditures at $14 515 06 against meter receipts of $10 768 00 for the June quarter. Auditor Albert said the shortfall will require expense adjustments and possible transfers from the general fund to sustain the program. Payroll and maintenance costs run about $3 255 per month with rental fees around $700.90 monthly. the report notes a projected annual shortfall of roughly $12 000 to $14 000 beyond current receipts.

S & Tong Ces Erty Andytor Ellsworth Albert Faday Ag Sconpeehon Albert Dag Athet Pat Tie Wea

Edward D Krebs Installed As Elyria Elks Exalted Ruler

Edward D. Krebs was installed as exalted ruler of the Elyria Elks Lodge with other officers at a lodge ceremony attended by many members and guests from Lakewood and Lorain lodges. Armitage, assisted by Wilson Snyder, helped with the installation. New officers include Earl E. Sloane leading knight and others. a ball will be held Saturday night to honor the exalted ruler with attendees from neighboring lodges.

Edward D. Krebs Tulerrlett Elyria Elks Lodge Lakewood Lorain Armitage Elyria Lodge Wilson Snyder Lorain Lodge Earl E. Sloane Harald W. Block Richard A. Todd Gerald C. Naw Stralph W. Gardner Esquire Vic Resar Mose Wilder A. A. Krapp Tyler Edward Kihm Edward Bembower John Resar Claude Wagner Rease Etksa

Many Students to Participate in Scholarship Test

Dozens of Lorain County high school students are set for Friday preliminaries of the District State scholarship test by the State Department at Education. About 45 students from Elyria High School entered, with some taking more than one test to total about TA exams. most are seniors, though a few are from other classes. Tests will be held in village and rural schools, with 20 subjects offered across about 30 tests, students choosing and enrolling in their subjects. High scorers may qualify for the final test at Baldwin Wallace College in Berea on May 4. Other tests occur at Biya High School this week and next. Principal J. D. Severs noted uncertainty on numbers this year.

Lorain County State Department Educaton Tat Elyria High School Schoals C. A. Gibebeus Baldwik- Wallace College Berea Slsa Bens Biya High School Thiseek Pincipal J. D. Severs Ohio State University Sehosh Nnt

Fire Prevention Luncheon Prep Draws City Locals

Preparations were underway for the Fire Prevention Luncheon to be held Thursday in Elyria. About 200 people are expected at the Elks Ballroom with 83 stewards serving and local groups assisting. Speakers include well known Fire Prevention figures and a Elyria High School student assembly.

Noy Association of Ghia Vic Elyria Chamber of Commerce Luneheor Elks Ballyooit Han Jane Fase Elyria Biwains Club Ag Harey K. Oi Smakyt Rogers Hancheeon Wise Wall Arlier Elysia High School

Strike Near End of Nationwide Telephone Walkout

Washington reports a potential settlement in the long distance phase of the nationwide telephone strike. NFTW policy committee to decide if it provides a pattern for all unions as 360000 Bell System workers remain idle, service at 20 percent. Long distance workers may resume only after NFTW approves a satisfactory settlement for all affiliates.

Washington American Telesphone and Telegraph Co National Federation of Telephone Workers’ Policy Committee NFTW India Bell System Tha A. Ti. de T Nile NETW Jolin J. Moran

Coal Production Dips To 40 Percent Of Normal

Government reports show 38 mines recertified as safe while 700 government mines operated. Total production yesterday reached about 40 percent of normal with 66,000 workers back on duty. Authorities note mixed recertifications and safety debates amid back to work pressure and ongoing legal actions against union leaders.

Wasiington Montha John L. Lewis Hide Walter A. Thurmond Lewis Interior Department John J. Battle The National Coal AssaiCli T. Alan Galdsborough Partist Supreme Court Pennsylvania West Virgainia West Virginia CALW Jaminer

Oppose Giving Cities Right Of Levying Taxes On Industry

Citizens and business leaders from the Chamber of Commerce and civic groups oppose bills to empower cities to levy industry taxes. Key figures warn such taxes would raise costs for manufacturers and utilities, threaten jobs, and could force reductions in operations if enacted. Local chambers cite possible negative effects on Defiance and nearby towns.

Beard Durkin Chise Brass and Copper Go Cleveland R. Johnson Portsmouth Moreys Defiance Walter Buckhol Chambery of Commercce

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