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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1948

Page

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Stassen Wins Nebraska Presidential Primary Free-For-All

Harold E. Stassen won the Nebraska presidential primary free-for-all as results from 1,461 of 2,024 precincts gave him 55,992 votes. Dewey followed with 45,260 and Taft 41,153, with Vandenberg, MacArthur, Werren, and Auer also listed. Delegates to the next convention were elected unpledged, and Stassen led across most counties amid high campaign activity focusing on farm policy and anti Communism.

Tank Nebraska Staessen Wisconsin Thomas Dewey Robert A. Taft Stassen Taft Arthur H. Vandenberg Douglas MacArthur Earl Werren Joseph Aferi Warren Impor Endenderzg Dewerr Missouri River Truman Communist Party United States Czechoslovakia Tafits Hugh Butler Ohioan Siassen

Nebraska Results Hit Taft Campaign Severe Impact

Nebraska voters backed seven Republican contenders in an improvised primary, with Dewey a distant second and Taft a poor third. The Nebraska test forced Taft into campaigning beyond Ohio, prompting late statements and shaping talk of his national viability.

Nebraska Taft Washington Haddy St Robert A. Taft Thomas E. Dewey New York Arthur Hardenberg Mico Douglas MacAthur Earl Warn California House Spesk

Annual Dinner Of Hospital Company Set For April 22

Annual dinner meeting of the Ehoria Memorial Hospital Company will review the past year's activities. The event at Spine Valley Country Club starts at 6 30 p m on Thursday April 22. Reports will be given by Mrs E W Johnston for the Women's Auxiliary Miss Naomi Beery for nursing staff Dr Arthur W Robishaw for medical and surgical staff C R Cock administrator and James A Hewitt secretary treasurer for the crippled children's program.

Ehoria Memoral Hospital Company Spine Valler Country Club Tocar E. W. Johnston Womer’s Auxiliary Naomi Beery Arthur W. Robishaw C. R Cock James A Hewitt

Cleveland Northeast Ohio Forecast Daily Update

Weather forecast for northeastern Ohio calls for light rain and a cool afternoon. Cloudy and continued cool tonight with a low near 38. Thursday looks fair and not so cool with a high around 55.

Cleveland Ohio

Bungling Bros and Sore paugh gym circus at MCA

Three bungling brothers present a gym circus show at the MCA venue this Thursday and Friday. Deetz Inc advertises Chrysler Plymouth vehicles at 728 W Broad and promises immediate guaranteed auto service.

Deetz, Inc Chrysler-Plymouth W. Broad Bungling Bros. and Sorepaugh Gym Y.M.C.A

Laramie Fire Destroys Blocks in Business District

A costly blaze in downtown Laramie damaged or destroyed two blocks of buildings in the business district with no injuries. At least 15 structures were lost, some housing upstairs apartments, before firefighters brought the fire under control.

Laramie Wyoming

Elyria Woman Injured in Route 20 Crash

Mrs Cleva Mae LeGere 36 of 304 Broad Street sustained serious injuries after her car struck a stone at Bendix-Westinghouse driveway and then hit a tree on Route 20 near Elyria. She was taken to Elsha Memorial Hospital with a fractured jaw and possible internal injuries.

Cleva Mae LeGere Broad Street Erin Bursler Miarteilies Avenue Route 20 Elyria Bendix-Westinghouse Company Ree Elsha Memorial Hospital Oakwood Street East Bridge Street H. L. Eastmen Brandiston Avenue Robert Rothgert West Avenue Led Street West River Street Zed Rush Bucyrus

Dewey Remains Undaunted in Presidential bid

Albany New York Governor Thomas E Dewey presses on for the Republican nomination despite two successive defeats by Harold Stassen. He believes Stassen's strength lies in the Midwest belt and plans a vigorous eastern and far western push to overcome the challenge.

Albany N. Y Thomas E. Dewey Harold Stassen Dewey Minnesota Stassen

New Trustees Elected For Elyria Chest

Elyria Community Chest members approved a regulations change and elected seven new trustees at the thirty first annual meeting held at Spring Valley Country Club. The seven three year terms go to Earl W. Bell Jack Hennaford Harry Don W Myers Burton L chiemacher Russell Sickley and Mrs Herry White. They join current members including Mrs Frank Brandau C Franklin Carr Max Gerber and others with terms expiring in coming years. Guest speaker Perle L Wante chief executive of the National Council of American Communities urged foundations that endure and praised Chest workers as realists. Myers received an Oscar statuette from M E Whaiman as tribute to campaign volunteers.

Elyria Community Chest Chest Spring Valley Country Club Mey Earl W. Bell Jack Hennaford Harry Don W. Myers Burton Lchiemacher Russell Sickley Herry White E G. Baxter R J. Fitch A. M Hannaford A. C. Hudnutt T. L. Moise A. J. Placher R. G. Rozhwood Frank Brandau C. Franklin Carr Max Gerber W. A. Leash Harry L. Reynolds Ellsworth R Sehneider W. L. Walsh Howard C. Barbour Robert D. Buol Worth Fauver Denis J. Ryan J. Ed Glass Richard M. Timmsen M. E. Whaiman Perle L. Wante Genuty The National Council America Whitehead Myers M. E. Man. Communiy Chest Civision

Celina Warehouse Fire Destroys Two-Story Facility

Flames fed by burning paper cartons destroyed the Tokel War Camp Corp. warehouse in Celina early today. The fire, starting around 9 p.m., damaged offices and the two story facility with unofficial losses around $100000. Fire units from nearby towns helped Celina crews but could not stop the blaze. No injuries reported.

Celina Tokel War Camp Corp van Wert St. Marys Coldwater Mersman Bros. Corp

Contempt trial of John L. Lewis opens in Washington

Federal Judge T Alan Goldsborough overruled a motion to dismiss contempt charges against John L Lewis and the United Mine Workers. The government says Lewis defied an April 3 restraining order by not calling off the soft coal strike forthwith, while miners began returning to work days later.

Washington John L. Lewis T. Alan Goldsborough Lewis United Mine Workers Supreme Court Goldsborough Oraer Hasanion UMW Justice Department Hlg Morison Interior and Commerce Departments National Health and Safety

Three Injured In Crash Near LaPorte

A Lorain family of three and a New York City man were injured in a two car crash at Routes 57 and 82, south of LaPorte. Joseph Coltrane 22 suffered a leg injury head abra seems Arlene Coltrane 17 possible left arm fracture and infant Dennis escaped injury. Emmanuel Schaeffer of New York City driver of the other car was injured but details not yet known. An additional car reportedly involved but no injuries reported.

New York City LaPorte Ejisra Memorial Hospital Joseph Coltrane Midnight Arlene Dennis Kew Gardens Loran Emmanuel Schaeffer Alsoo Detroit New York Coltrane Akron Lorain

Track Meet Postponed To Next Monday At Ely Stadium

The Elyria-Ashland scholastic track meet scheduled for this afternoon at Ely Stadium was postponed due to weather and will be held next Monday afternoon. Elyria High athletic director A N Smith reports the event as the season opener for Coach Don Phillips Pioneer thinclads.

Elyria-Ashland Ely Stadium Elyria High School A. N. Smith Don Phillips

Human Relations Institute Opens Here

The Cincinnati Somali Hysens Society supports Elyria High School as the Human Relations Institute opens with the theme Getting Along with Ourselves and Others. Principal discussions center on Growing Up Emotionally and parent sex education sessions at the YMCA.

Rex E. Dickerson Cincinnati Somal Hysens Society Elyria High School Dickerson Alice Stofers Spearimg Fatiuy Harold Kurkie Fate Louise Lightfoot Natalie Woods Robert Strom Betsy MacDonald Philip Strathers Lake Ewe Lake Ewe High School League Speech Events At Loran Cl.n.c YWOCA YMCA Duckerson Sponsoris Canizations

Salaries Increased In Two County Departments

Salary increases announced for county offices and treasurer staff. Notable raises include LaVerne Pickering in the summer department now earning 290 and several treasurer department staff with new pay rates from 125 to 320. Names listed include Arthur Gres Clo.d GA C Phinney Florence Root Savalak Mary Gay Margaret Storer Shirley Husten Jean Messmer Ruth Swarson Marinerite Tomke Marjorie Nielsen Carl Schmukens Robert Next Ruth Owens Mildred Neufer Catherine Jago Lois North erm Phyllis Gehring Eleen Brown Yvonne Wargo and others. The notice also advertises vehicle services and a film showing.

Courcy Gesar LaVerne Pickering Sumers Rew Rew Se Sche ™ auCiters Genarmentis Arthur Gres Clo C. A. Phinney Rono Calle Florence Root Savalak Mary Gay Margaret Storer Doothy Tha Cook Shirley Husten Jean Messmer Ruth Swarson Marinerite Tomke Marjorie Nielsen

Ohio River Flood Forces Mass Relocation and Wall Fortifications

The swollen Ohio River inundates homes from Fast Liver Pool to Cincinnati in the worst flood since 1945. National guardsmen help raise sandbag defenses along dikes as hundreds of families evacuate. Red Cross estimates 6170 people in Cincinnati affected as the river nears 60 feet. crest expected near 64 feet Friday with evacuations in Proctorville and Portsmouth.

United Press Ohio Liverpool Cincinnati National Red Cross Queen City Riley M. Lorentz Terrace Park Tower Hill Lorentz Proctorville Lawrence County Huntington W. Va Portsmouth Hiltop Beis

Labor unions lose fight in Illinois primary

In Illinois primary voting unions failed to block incumbents as all 21 congressmen were renominated amid reapportionment and strong local races. Dwight H. Green faced no opposition for the GOP nomination while Adlai Stevenson dominated the Democratic field. Early results show partial counts and regional bias toward Cook County.

Chicago Dwight H. Green Wion Adia Stevenson U. S United Man Ilinois Cook County

American Radiator Plant To Resume On Monday

The American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corporation will reopen all departments on Monday April 19 at the regular starting time. The plant had closed due to pig iron shortages caused by the coal strike. Paul Millen 17 appeared for further investigation in the death of Mrs Helen Ashbacker 42 who was fatally injured after being struck by a car driven by youths. Millen was released to his father James Millen.

American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corporation Toledo Paul Millen Helen Ashbacker Millen James Millen

Anti-Submarine Cables Span Manila Bay Entrance

The Philippine Naval Patrol says anti-submarine cables have been laid across the Manila Bay entrance. Fishermen are barred from anchoring near the cables following a prior sighting of an unidentified submarine off Luzon. Capitol ad and a local diner ad follow.

Manila Bay Manila Philippine Naval Luzon Island

Farmers eye affordable used equipment in Chronicle Telegram ad

Farmers seek to buy used farm machinery and daily browse the Chronicle Telegram for Sale ads. To place an ad call 44121 or 44-131 for prompt placement and reach.

Indle Chronicle Telegram

Stenco All Aluminum Storm Windows Advertised

See Gessel for the Stenco All Aluminum storm windows. Regular and casement styles. Prompt delivery. 61 West Ave. Phone 2991. Adv.

Gessel Stenco West Ave

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