Rioters Seize Michigan Prison in Massive 2000 Inmate Mutiny
More than 2,000 prisoners at Southern Michigan Prison rioted concentrating on the administration block. Four guards were held as hostages and five injured as state troopers fought to restore order with tear gas and machine gun guards. The incident is described as the worst prison riot in Michigan history with escalation toward widespread violence.
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Jackson
Mich
Rnitias
Southern Michigan
Julian Frisbie
Michigan
Donald Leonard
Lower Peninsula
Frisbie
Truman Warns Against Restricting Funds for Steel Mills
President Truman asked Congress not to bar use of federal funds to operate seized steel mills, warning a ban could paralyze government operations during emergencies and hinder Korea defense. He sent the warning in a letter to Vice President Barkley while aboard the U S S Williamsburg on the Potomac River.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Alben W. Barkley
Korea
Homer Ferguson
R-Mich
Senate
Potomac
Taft Backers Press Ike On 21 Controversial Questions
Taft supporters circulate a petition urging Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower to publicly answer 21 vital questions likely to polarize voters. Eisenhower’s camp stays silent awaiting his return from Europe on June 1. The week also shapes delegation races with over 400 GOP and Democratic delegates chosen across state primaries and elections.
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Washington
Robert A Taft
Gen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Taft
Eisenhower
Douglas MacArthur
State Department
Dean Acheson
Defense Department
Anna Rosenberg
Taft-Fisenhorer
Cleveland Area Forecast Sees Clouds and Showers
Considerable cloudiness and scattered showers expected in Northeastern Ohio. Mild tonight with a low near 50. Tuesday forenoon remains mild with a cooling trend by Tuesday afternoon as lingering thundershowers taper.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Elyria High Musicians Ace State Solo and Ensemble
Twelve Elyria High students earned superior and excellent ratings at the State Solo and Ensemble Contest in Lancaster Ohio. The gram of honors included the Clarinet Quartet Jim Ware Walter Wisinski Eleanor Hess and Ted Berg and the Brass Sextette with underclassmen. The group was accompanied by Mrs O F Palmer Mrs Theodore Berg and director George Wilson and will appear at the Spring Concert on April 30 at the school auditorium.
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Elyria High
Lancaster
Baldwin- Wallace College
Elyria
Jim Ware
Walter Wisinski
Eleanor Hess
Ted Berg
Berg
Jim Brenner
Don Felty
Carol Stearns
Marlow Sandow
Lee Wurster
Kay Stang
Wilbur Garland
Felty
Roberta Holliday
Margery Palmer
Theodore Berg
George Wilson
Elyria High School
Dr Fortney Recuperating at Wellington Home
Dr R J Fortney county commissioner was at his home in Wellington convalescing from an operation last month. He had been at Mary Mount hospital in Garfield Heights and returned home Friday according to the commissioners office.
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R. J. Fortney
Wellington
Commissioners’ Office
Fortney
Mary Mount Hospital
Garfield Heights
More Than One Hundred Were On Bird Walks In Local Parks
On a warm April day Cascade Park and Ely Woods hosted seven guided bird walks attracting over 100 participants. Twenty five species were observed with mallards cowbirds jays titmice thrushes and phoebes among the highlights. The event featured a chorus of bird songs and blooming spring flora with an invitation to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History walks next Sunday at 7 30 am and a museum visit on Euclid Avenue to view regional bird collections.
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Cascade Park
Ely Woods
Peter Peter
Dame Nature
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
CMNH
Euclid Avenue
27Th Street
Street Widening Starts on Second and Cedar
Crews from the Ohio Engineering company began a 30000 dollar project to widen Second street from 30 to 40 feet and Cedar street from 33 to 40 feet. East avenue to Fourth street will be widened to 40 feet and Third street’s eastern end will be widened to allow two lanes turning onto East avenue.
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Second and
Cedar Streets
East Avenue
Broad Street
Ohio Engineering Company
Second Street
Cedar Street
Fourth Street
Third Street
Missouri River flood fights near final stages at St Joseph
In St Joseph Missouri river crest expected to reach 27 feet amid ongoing night long battle to defend Fort Leavenworth and Sherman Air Force Base. U S Army engineers report Mississippi subsiding as Missouri approaches, with 100000 displaced and damage over 200 million dollars.
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ST. Joseph
St Joseph
Mississippi
Ft Leavenworth
Kaw
LaCrosse
Wis
U. S Army
Missouri
St. Louis
Ft. Leavenworth
Sherman Air Force Base
Iowa
Twin
Omaha
Neb
Council Bluffs
Percival
Pacific Junction
McPaul
Thurman
Bartlett
Y M C A Camp to Open June Fourteen
Elyria youths plan to attend Camp Iss See Kes between June 14 and August 12 as announced by Harlie Stevick YMCA general secretary. Five ten day camping periods will run with registrations now accepted. The 1952 season aims to exceed 1949 enrollments by about 40 boys.
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Elyria
Iss-See-Kes
Harlie Stevick
Elyria Ymca
Stevick
Dan B Stevick
Elyria Y
Elyria 'Y
Begin Survey To Set Up Definite Stops For Buses
A survey of city bus routes to set up definite stops and no parking zones around them was started by Safety Service Director D. W. Rothe and police officials with Harry Searles of Elyria Coach Company and bus drivers. Drivers went on strike last Thursday citing police harassment and uneven enforcement of parking bans at stops. The city will cooperate to designate stops beyond downtown as signs are often torn down. drivers must obey traffic laws and police will arrest violations.
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Safety Service
D. W. Rothe
Harry Searles
Elyria Coach Company
44 Acre Forest To Be Dedicated In New London
A 44 acre forest developed by the New London Future Farmers group will be dedicated Tuesday April 22 at 2 p m on the forest grounds. Conservation speakers and the school forest sign will mark the event. Start of the project three years ago by Charles Coles now assistant Lorain County extension agent.
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New London
New London Future Farmers Group
Charles Coles
Lorain County Extension
Amherst calendar and listings page highlights events
The page compiles local happenings in Amherst and nearby areas with calendars for events, markets, theatre, radio and TV listings, real estate notes, society notes, sports updates, and editorial briefs.
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Amherst
Elyria 9
Elyria Playmakers Put On Pure As the Driven Snow
Elyria District High School opens reservations for the Elyria Playmakers spring show Pure As the Driven Snow. Performances run April 27 and 28 with tickets available at the Togery Shop.
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Elyria District High School
Elyria
Adv
Morale of NJ Prison Rioters Seen Breaking
In Rahway New Jersey 231 convicts hold eight hostages in a dormitory mutiny at a prison farm. Deputy commissioner F Lovell Bixby said morale was cracking with a minority favoring surrender while the barricaded group remains in control. The split voices emerged as thirst and water shortages surfaced.
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WN. J
Rahway
N. J
Trenton
New Jersey
N.J
F. Lovell Bixby
Bixby
Clean-up Trucks To Start Early Monday Morning
Elyria prepares for spring clean up with collection trucks starting Monday morning. Residents must place rubbish at the curb early as routes will not be retraced for late items. Street department crews will handle the pickups and stick to designated spots in alleys.
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Elyrians
Safety Service
D. W. Rothe
Taft Opens Ohio Drive For Delegates In Key Primaries
Senator Robert A Taft launches his campaign to win Ohio delegates for the Republican National Convention. He plans speeches in Warren Ashtabula Kenton Youngstown and Canton with later stops in Middletown Cincinnati and another northeastern Ohio tour. Stassen campaigns across Northeastern Ohio as Kefauver targets Southeastern Ohio for delegates while Ohio Democratic leaders push for Gov Frank Lausche.
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Columbus
Robert A Taft
Ohio
Harold Stassen
Taft
Womens Republican Organization
Canton
John W Bricker
Harry Cain
Washington
Bricker
Lausche
Democratic
Frank Lausche
Robert Bulkley
Cleveland
Truman
Adal Stevenson
Hinds
Warren
Ashtabula
Kenton
Youngstown
Middletown
Cincinnati
Stassen
Figene H Hanhart
Chir
Ridgway Foresees Uncertain Korean Armistice Outlook
Gen Matthew Ridgway in Tokyo said the chance of a Korean armistice remains uncertain after another no progress session at Panmunjom. He warned that any agreement would require sacrificing principles and urged not to pull out, citing the need to protect prisoners and deter a widening war.
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Tokyo
Matthew B Ridgway
United Nations
Panmunjom
Ridgway
John R Steelman
National Broadcasting Company
Steelman
Korea
Commu
Communista
Russia
Four Hurt After Intersection Collision In Lorain
Four people were taken to Amherst Hospital after a two car crash at the intersection of Highway 58 and Middle Ridge Road around 1:30 PM yesterday. Victims include William F. Garruman 51 Geneva Holladay 52 and Treated Favards 36 and a passenger in the Holladay vehicle. Both cars damaged with one driver cited for traffic violations and fined $25.
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Lorain
Amherst Hospital
Middle Ridge
Wiliam F.gacuman
Elm Street
Oberr
Geneva
Hissyav Patrol
Garam
Telegram Want Ads Offer Quick, Low-Cost Classifieds
A helpfully simple Telegram service promotes Want Ads with a fast, low cost option. Call 4731 to speak with a courteous ad-taker who assists in crafting results-driven classified notices for furniture, baby merchandise, and other items.
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Chronicle
Furnture Dlethiz
Cnrercle
Merthes Hosiery Counter Welcomes Helen Bosserman
Mary I reports a charming woman Helen Bosserman a Belle Swaw representative trained to solve hosiery problems will be at Merthes hosiery counter through Tresor. Tom urges readers to visit despite being busy.
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Mary
Merthes Toaivires
Helen Bosserman
Belle Swawmeer
Merthe
Tresor
Tom
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