Shipyard tax case asked for 60 day continuance
A 60 day continuance request for the American Shipbuilding Company's tax case was reported to Lorain County Board of Revision by County Auditor Frank Ayres. The hearing is set for May 17, with a decision likely delayed to July if granted, as the company seeks reclassification of $526000 of real estate as personal property taxed at 30 percent.
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American Shipbuilding Company
Lorain County Board of Revision
Frank Ayres
Ayres
Board of Revision
Shipbuilding Company
The
Contimerce
State Board of Tax Appeals
State Board
30 Die In Shannon Constellation Crash In Eire
Thirty aboard the Pan American Constellation Empress of the Skies died at Shannon airport after a landing crash in fog and mist. One American survivor, Marc Worst, escaped through a fuselage hole with minor injuries. The craft carried 10 crew and 20 passengers from diverse nations.
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Shannon
Eire
Marc Worst
Lockheed Aircraft Service
Pakistan
San Francisco
New York
Calcutta
India
Karachi
Damascus
Syria
London
Worst
George Henderson
Frank C. Jakes
New Hide Park
N. Y
Trans-World Airlines
Large Theft at R A Moulton Co Wholesale Confectionery
A burglary at R A Moulton Co wholesale confectionery on Lake Avenue was discovered at 2:45 AM by Patrolmen Kenneth Martin and Donald Andress. Break in through a front window allowed entry and a large quantity of merchandise, about 50 boxes of candy and 15 boxes of gum, to be stolen. loss estimated around 200 dollars. Thieves left by a rear window opened from inside.
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R. A. Moulton Nd Co
Lake Aveaux
Kenneth Martin
Donald Andress
Anderson to Leave Cabinet May 10 for Senate Run
Agriculture Secretary Clinton Anderson announced in Albuquerque that he would quit the cabinet on May 10 to pursue the Democratic nomination for U S Senate from New Mexico. He arrived to lay groundwork for his campaign and said he notified President Truman about his plans.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Clinton P. Anderson
Anderson
New Mexico
Truman
Washington
Cleveland Northeastern Ohio Weather Forecast
Sunny and warmer conditions expected this afternoon in northeastern Ohio. Tonight and Friday will stay fair with gradual warming. Low tonight around 40 degrees and high Friday near 69 degrees.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Fun On a Weekend featured in Apitos with Eddie Bracken
Market copy notes Eddie Bracken's weekend feature Apitos Fun On a Weekend on page two. Bridal advertisement promotes Carek's floral creations with unbeatable prices and latest bridal bouquets.
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Apitos
Eddie Bracken
Adv
Carek
Cleveland Named Safest City in Nation
Cleveland was named the safest city in the nation by the National Safety Council for 1947, led by a 17 percent drop in traffic death notices from 1946 to 1947. Detroit and Washington followed Cleveland in the ranking. 118 traffic deaths occurred in 1946, 98 in 1947. The notice appears among other local items including an event listing for Rivoli and YMCA performances.
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Cleveland
National Safety Council
Detroit
Washington
Stassen Shifts Campaign to Ohio After Nebraska Victory
Harold E. Stassen, buoyed by wins in Wisconsin and Nebraska, said he will exceed 300 delegates on the first ballot at the Republican National Convention. He moves into Ohio for a two man contest with Sen. Taft for 23 of 50 delegates, with stops including Hiram College. Taft trails after Nebraska but expects a comeback in the May 4 Ohio primary.
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Hiram
Harold E. Stassen
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Stassen
Youngstown
Omaha
Ned
Ohio
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Hiram. O. i
Hiram College
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Elyria Squires Receive Charter From Knights of Columbus
The Elyria Circle of Columbian Squires received its charter at the Knights of Columbus Hall with Boyce Goldcamp presenting. Rev. James Smith recalled founding circles and urged expansion while praising the Knights of Columbus for starting the Elyria circle. Father Smith highlighted the Squires as a club suited for Catholic boys aged 14 to 18 and encouraged further circles in Amherst and the area.
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Elyria Circle
Columbian Squires
Knights of Columbus
Boyce Goldcamp
John R. Lydon
James Smith
Amherst
Columbian Squires Circle
East Liverpool
Ben Elsria
Father Smith
Elyria Council
The
Lmost
Joseph B. Lehane
St. Mary’s Church
Father Lehane
Truman Backs Forrestal Air Program and 70-Group Air Force
The House voted unanimously to start building a 70-group air force with an $822 million boost to plane purchases. President Truman backed Defense Secretary Forrestal’s plan to expand the 55-group air force to full strength, while tensions with Symington and air leaders over exact paths remain unresolved.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Defense
James Forrestal
Forrestal
Stuart Symington
House
Air Force
Symingwin
Symington
Body Of Oberlin Soldier Will Arrive Friday
Oberlin mourns First Lt. Ralph A Fowls son of Arba and Mrs Fowls 284 East College Street will arrive Friday with funeral services Sunday at First Church of Oberlin and burial at Westwood cemetery. He served as a bombardier navigator in the Army Air Forces was shot down over Germany October 18 1944 at age 23 and received the Air Medal Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Clusters. Survivors include his parents a brother Arthur and two sisters Mrs Gordon Schmdt and Marilyn.
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Oberlin
Ralph A Fowls
Arba Fowls
East College Street
Lt Fowls
New York
United States Army
Robert F. Burns
Fowls
Oberlin High School
Fenn College
Cleveland
Army Air Forces
Germany
Oberlin Lodge
Arthur
Bowling Green State University
Gordon Schmdt
Richmond Heights
Euclid
Marilyn
Westwood Cemetery
Proposed Merger Of Churches To Be Discussed
On Sunday at 7 30 pm St. Pauls Evangelical and Reformed church will hold a special meeting to discuss the proposed merger with the Congregational Christian Church. Rev J Bollens of St Peters Amherst will lead the discussion and Rev Ernst Irion urges all members to attend.
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St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Congregational Christian Church
J. Bollens
St. Peter's Church
Amherst
Ohio
Ernst Irion
St. Paul's Church
Motorola Television 17950 Erb Radio
Motorola television priced at 179.50 appears in a classified ad located at 2nd Street Alley and West Avenue. The listing highlights the model and price aimed at local shoppers.
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Motorola Television
2Nd St. Alley
West Ave
Ohio River Flood Rages Amid Mass Displacement Across States
Nationwide flood emergency as the Ohio River rises past flood stage with thousands homeless and entire communities cut off. Marietta Cincinnati Portsmouth and Meigs Lawrence and Gallia counties face evacuations and road closures while the Army Coast Guard and Red Cross mobilize aid and shelters. Weather offers a glimmer of sun as rivers threaten further crests.
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Portsmouth
Ohio
Marietta
Red Cross
Coast Guard
Formulies
Pomeroy
National Guard
Manchester
Meigs
Lawrence
Gerlha
Dickerson Outlines Qualities for Successful Living
Roy E. Dickerson of the Cincinnati Social Hygiene Society told Elyria High freshmen and sophomores that growth is physical mental and emotional, noting emotional maturity lags age. He urged genuine morals, planning for privacy and leisure, and shared tips for marriage readiness including money management and mutual respect.
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Roy E. Dickerson
Cincinnati Social Hygiene Society
Elyria High School
Dickerson
Y.M.C.A
Brakeman John Beachier Fatally Injured at Lorain
Lorain officials investigated the death of 21 year old brakeman John P. Beachier of Lorain after a railroad accident. Beachier died at St Josephs Hospital with no witnesses reported. He was a WWII veteran father of nine and member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Funeral services set for Friday at Beachiot home and St Marys Church. Burial Calvary Cemetery.
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Lorain
Lake Terminal Railroad
John P. Beachier
Beachier
St. Joseph's Hospital
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Bagis Lodge
Beachiot
Thirteenth Street
St. Mary’s Church
Msgr
James Duffy
Calvary Cemetery
U S Argues Order Was Disobeyed in Contempt Trial
Federal Judge T Alan Goldsborough delayed verdict in the contempt case against John L Lewis and the United Mine Workers as the government argues they violated an April 3 court order to resume mining. The defense claims civil and criminal contempt cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Washington
T. Alan Goldsborough
John L. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers Union
Goldsborough
U. S
Graham Morison
Morison
Lalé
UMW
Secretary Emeritus Of Oberlin College Dies Suddenly
George Morris Jones, Tr. secretary emeritus of Oberlin College, died of a heart attack at 11 last night at his home 276 Forest Street. Born Ebenburg Pa October 14 1870 he attended Oberlin and Harvard and taught at Beloit College and Oberlin. He served Oberlin as secretary from 1894-96 and 1898-1938 plus admissions officer registrar and editor of alumni lists.
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Oberlis
George Morris Jones
Oberlin College
Forest Street
Ebenburg
Oberlin Preparatory School
Harvard University
Beloitle College
Oberlin Academy
Oberon College
Former Pastor Of Church Here Dies
The Rev. W. S. Smith former pastor of the First United Presbyterian church died at his home in Harrisville Pa Thursday Easter Sunday marked his birthday. He served the Elsha church for about 12 years leaving in 1924 and had retired from active ministry. He is survived by his widow Eva Wick Smith two sons Coventry Smith and Walter Smith and a daughter Margaret Smith. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 pm from the United Presbyterian church in Marrisville Pa.
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W. S. Smith
First United Presbyterian Church
Harriswile
Mr. Smith
Elsha
Eva Wick Smith
John
Coventry Smith
Mt. Lebanon Unit Presbyterian Church
Hisburgh
Walter Smith
Pittsburgh
Russell Burkhart
Margaret Smith
Muncie
Ind
United Presbyterian Church
Marrisville
Spring Chronicle-Telegram ad for selling old golf clubs
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Santa
Chronicle-Telegram
Kiwanis Minstrels at N Ridgeville High April 18 19
Advertising blurb lists Fresh hearing aid batteries from Erb Radio 2nd St and West Ave. A 39 Dodge coupe with new motor clutch carburetor brakes paint radio heater offered by Carl Reuter Quadrangle Dorm Oberlin 685 with Friday noon deadline.
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2Nd St
West Ave
Oberlin
Carl Reuter
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