Communist Drive Near Shanghai Builds Toward City
Shanghai threatened as Communist forces push from Soochow and Kuang Falls toward Hangchow and Shanghai. Nationalist Chiang Kai-shek urges perseverance as reports say Soochow evacuated and Kwant te falls to Communists. Exoduses from Shanghai continue while central bank staff relocate to Canton.
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Shangbrai
Bermont
Shanghai
China
Oochow
Kwangteh
Hangchox
Hangchow
Hanghai
Soochow
Lake
Shenghai
Kangnai
Kuang Falls
Chiang
Nkwangieh
Lake Tai
Changsaeng
Kwangieh
Hangeenow
Central Bank of China
Canton
Clergyman Slaughter to Speak at Bosses Dinner in Elyria
The Rev. Robert E. Slaughter, East Cleveland Baptist minister, will address the Bosses Dinner of the Credit Women's Breakfast Club and the Elyria Credit Bureau at Spring Valley Country Club at 3 30 p m on May 12. Also attending is Katherine Bartlett, department head at the Cleveland Credit Bureau. Slaughter's talk title is Preachers Are Funny. He graduated from Franklin College and Colgate Rochester Divinity School and served in Rochester before moving to East Cleveland in 1940. He is active in denominational boards and the Cleveland Welfare Federation Church Federation and Rotary Club.
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Robert E. Slaughter
East Cleveland
Indiana
Colgate Rochester’ Divinity School
Immanuel Baptist Church
Rochester
N. Y
East Ceveland
Cleveland’ Welfare Federation
Cleveland
Shurch Federation
Huiwanis, Chub
Griggs Sues Hotel Cleveland for Damages
Jerry J. Griggs of Raddock Pennsylvania filed a damage suit against the Hotel Cleveland seeking 51 540 for false arrest and loss of salary after he was arrested on a charge of defrauding the hotel and later found not guilty in common pleas court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Jerry J. Griggs
Raddock
Griggs
Common Pleas Court
Cleveland Area Weather Forecast
Weather forecast for northeastern Ohio calls for fair and cool conditions this afternoon and tonight. Thursday will be cloudy and mild with a low around 45 degrees and a high near 65.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Jim Resar Rentals Expands Hours to 8 P.M.
Jim Resar Rentals announces new extended hours for evenings, staying open until 8 p.m. on weekdays to serve customers after work. The move aims to boost rental inquiries and convenience for local residents.
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Jim Resar
Adv
Seven New Members Elected To Elyria Community Chest Board
Seven new trustees were elected to the Elyria Community Chest board for three year terms at the annual meeting in the Lerain County Savings and Trust Company directors room. The 21 member board welcomed Harley Reese and six others while honoring retiring trustees and noting Ralph E. Tibbais’s recovery.
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Elyria Community Chest
Lerain County Savings and Trust Company Directors
Board of Trustees
Harley Reese
Edward C. Harr
Julius Hyman
Dale C. Kellogg
Dexter S. Kimball Jr
Carl I. Blitler
Henry K. Shaw
Frank Brandau
C. F. Carr
Mex Gerber
William A. Leath
Harry L. Reynolds
Ellsworth
Schneider
W. L. Walsh
Howard Barbour
Robert D. Buol
Worth Fauver
Denis J. Ryan
Richard M Timms
J. E. Glass
A. E. Whitman
Earl W. Bell
Jack Hanneford
Herry W. Hyman
Don W. Myers
Burton I Ohlermacher
Russell Stokley
Harry H. White
Elsworth KR. Schneider
Com
Former Elyria Woman Dies From Auto Crash Injuries
Mrs. Lela Christensen 51, of Bellevue and Elyria area, died at Norwalk hospital after a Route 20 rollover near Wakemar. She and grandson Garr Alan Kauffman 3 were in the car. he escaped with minor bruises. Christensen moved to Bellevue in 194 and owned The Hedges tourist court. Survivors include husband Emil, son Victor of Elyria, daughters Mrs. Gilbert Hiscox Oberlin and Mrs. Flor d Kauffman Detroit, siblings and four grandchildren. Funeral Friday at York chapel York Township.
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Lela Christensen
Miusser
H. E. Christensen
Bellevue
Norwalk Hospital
Wakemar
Birs. Christensen
Garr Alan Kauffman
Detroit
Elyria
Christensen
Route 20
The
Dames of Malta
Elyrria
Emil
Victor
Gilbert Hiscox
Oberlin
Flord Kauffman
Oscar Burroughs
Clirde
Thomas Gardner
Lima
Ed Hansen
San Bernardino
Calif
Lloyd Musser
Bellevue J
Merlin Musser
Circle
York Chapel
York Township
Ernst Irion
St. Paul's Lutheran Church of
Ichapel
Two Die in Columbus Fire From Kerosene Blast
A kerosene explosion sparked a fatal fire in two Columbus homes. Ida Calloway, 90, died in a second floor room. Mary McGinis, 9, died at a hospital from extensive burns. Ida Barrett, maybe related, sustained severe burns.
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Columbus
Ida ‘Calloway
Mary McGinis
Ida Barrett
Caliowar
McGinis
Chiang Sounds Rallying Cry To Nationalists
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek accused the Chinese Communists of aligning with the Soviet Union for a forthcoming international slaughter. He urged Nationalists to continue fighting to the death, pledging to participate so long as he lives. The statement, issued from his birthplace Chikxow, frames China’s struggle as part of a wider battle for freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Chiang Kezi-Shek
China
Russia
Chiang
Chikxow
Soviet Union
Chinese Communist Party
Chieng
Toledo Minister To Be Dinner Speaker Here
Dr. J. R. Cheney pastor of the Monroe Street Methodist church of Toledo will speak at the Ladies Night dinner of the Methodist Men's club Friday at 6 30 pm at the First Methodist church. He formerly led the Akron District and has served Willoughby and Delaware churches. Dr. Cheney and Mrs. Cheney will be guests of Dr. and Mrs. James Siward in the city. The program includes group singing led by Paul Wainwright and music by Oberlin College students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Cheney
Monroe Street Methodist Church
Toledo
Methodist Men's Club
First Methodist Church
Cheney
Akron
Willoughby
Delaware
James Siward
City
Paul Wainwright
Oberlin College
Secretary of Navy Resigns Over Supercarrier Controversy
Secretary Sullivan resigns blaming Defense Secretary Johnson for halting the $188 million supercarrier project. Republicans press for a congressional probe while Navy and Marine aviation may shift to the Air Force. Sullivan calls the move a dangerous effort to curb naval power.
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Washington
Navy
John O'L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Senate
GOP
Kenneth S. Wherry
Armed Services Committee
Wherry
Congress
Ser. Styles Bridges
N. H
Millard E. Tidings
D. Md
Carl Vinson
D. Ga
House Armed Services Committee
Huff
Defense
Louis Johnson
Johnson
Air Force
Truman
Pentagon
Manchester
N. E
Jonathan Daniels
North Carolina
Roosevelt
Army
Kenneth C. Rowrail
Gordon Gray
Royall
Curtis Calder
Electric Bond & Share Co
Johnsonf
Marine Corps
Naval
Newport News
Harry Sheppard
D. Cal
House
Adm
Louis E. Denfeld
Naval Operations
Bill to Buy Land for Parks Clears Another Hurdle
In Columbus a bill authorizing the public works director to purchase land and establish two state parks on Lake Erie advanced. The Senate finance committee approved the measure and referred it to judiciary for eminent domain review. A $600,000 park funding was removed but Sen. Ralph Winter said it would be restored in the forthcoming appropriations bill. Lands would lie near Lorain and Painesville.
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Columbus
Director of Public Works
Lake Erie
Ohio
Senate Finance Committee
Judiciary Committee
Ralph Winter
R. Medina
Lorain
Painesville
Only One Bid For Oil Street Oiling
Mayor Henry W. Ault announced a single bid came in from Henry J. Hart, local road contractor, for oiling 80,000 gallons of cinder streets at 13 1/2 cents per gallon, a reduction of one cent from the previous price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Ault
Henry J. Hart
Hart
Four Girls Injured In Auto Crash In Grafton
Four Grafton school students were injured at 6 p.m. yesterday when their car skidded on Grafton road at 16th street and smashed into a tree. Genevieve Maple, 16, fractured jaw and knee lacerations. Marcia Glover, 14, compound leg fracture. Wilma Schwed, 15, facial and other injuries. Maruyn Brunson, 14, shock. All three first victims admitted to Elyria Memorial Hospital, reported as satisfactory today.
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Grafton School
Gene‘vieve Maple
Grafton Road
16Th Street
Miss Maple
Marcia ‘Glover
Wilma Schwed
Maruyn Brunson
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Dorothy Brinker
Lodi
William Gohr
East River Road
Gobr
Grafton
Eugene Finegan
Carold Litteral
Middle Avenue
Louis Wacker
R. D. J. Grafton
Arthur Eickelbert
Bay Village
Award to Elyria Young Man Tonight for Distinguished Service
The Elyria Chamber of Commerce will name this year s eighth Distinguished Service Key recipient at a 6 30 p m banquet tonight in the Elks ballroom. The award honors a 21 to 35 year old Elyria resident for notable community service civic activity and service organization work during the prior year. Past winners include Richard F Stevens Dr Harold Robinson Albert Berson Ellsworth Albert Courtney Kirby Ronald Dunn and Joseph T Kordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Harold Robinson
Army Medical Corps
Albert Berson
Ellsworth Albert
Courtney Kirby
Elyria Veterans Service Center
Columbus
Ronald Dunn
Joseph T. Kordon
Western Automatic Machine Screw Company
Older Citizens
Elks Ballroom
Coast Guard Rescues Four Airmen After C-47 Belly Landing
The Coast Guard cutter Sebago rescued four Air Force crew members of a C 47 after engine trouble forced a belly landing in the Atlantic 610 miles southeast of Argentia. The four, Lt Robert R Bush Lt John Kelek Lt George A Behrens and S Sgt James Manson, escaped injury. The Sebago, en route to Argentia, received radio contact from the pilot before the emergency landing about 100 yards away.
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New York
Coast Guard
Sebago
Airforce
Atlantic Ocean
Argentia
Mid
Robert R. Bush
Yuba
Calif
John Kelek
Greely
Colo
George A. Behrens
Chicopee Falls
Mass
James B. Manion
East Moline
Sedato
Luxury Ship Magdalena Breaks In Two Off Rio de Janeiro
The British luxury liner Magdalena, on its maiden voyage, broke in two while under tow near Sugar Loaf Mountain after refloating from a reef. The bow sank near the harbor entrance. the rest of the ship was beached. All 236 crew were rescued, four treated for burns, and 358 passengers evacuated. Captain Douglas Lee, the 59 year old skipper, left last and declined comment. A tug captain reported an explosion heard before the split. Police opened an investigation into the grounding and disaster.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Douglas Lee
Britain
Big Four Ministers May Meet On Berlin Issue
British officials said the Big Four foreign ministers may meet before July 1 to discuss Germany and Berlin. Moscow offered to lift the blockade if the foreign ministers reassemble, while Britain wants no unacceptable terms. The west German government is slated for July 1, with Paris hosting the meeting under rotation.
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London
Guarters
Germany
Russia
Berlin
Tco
United States
Britain
France
Council of Foreign Ministers
Paris
V. M. Molotov
Politburo
Haulers Stage Protest Strike Over Ohio Weight Laws
Independent truckers in Akron launch a 48 hour protest against state weight limits. Beginning at 7 a m along Route 14 near the Ohio Pennsylvania line, trucks line up and more pull off highways. Only perishables allowed to travel.
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Akron
Ohio
Route 14
Olhio-Pennsyania
Norther
Costly Fire Damages Bulk Plant In Warren
A blaze at the Freedom Valvoline Oil Co bulk plant in Warren caused about 75 thousand dollars in damage and forced evacuation of 10 families. Firemen reported fuel spills from a loading tank and a spark igniting gasoline as 45 thousand gallons were unloaded into a storage tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Warren
Freedom Valvoline Oil Co
Acheson Labels Soviet Actions Threat to Atlantic Pact
Secretary of State Dean Acheson told Congress Soviet expansion in Eastern Europe undermines the UN charter and endangers world peace. He urged swift approval of the North Atlantic pact and arms program, noting ratification requires two‑thirds Senate support and allied consent.
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Washington
Dean Acheson
Congress
Russia
Europe
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Soviet Union
Acheson
Communist Party
Atlantic
U. S. Senate
Speaker Makes Strong Case For City Manager Form Of Government
Elyria League of Women Voters hosts a public meeting at the YMCA presenting the council manager form as an improvement. Ronald E. Gregg of Toledo outlines its history from Staunton 1908 to about 900 cities today. Candidates briefly speak on qualifications in a three minute limit with Republicans Kirkpatrick and McDonough among those present.
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Y. M
Elyria League of Women Voters
Bmfrs
Dorothy Wilson
Ronald E. Gregg
Municipal League of Toledo
Gregg
America
Staunton
Darton
Toledo
Dorothy Orr
League
H. M. Kirkpatrick
Council At Large
Health Department
Council
Black
Elyria
Kirkpatrick
John McDonough
Fourth Ward
McDonough
Alvin Sauer
Blair Cook
Dale Kel
Grafton Man Thankful For Honest People
Fred Britting of Grafton lost his billfold containing 89 dollars and personal papers while on a Samaritan errand at Elyria Memorial Hospital. He learned today the bifold and money were found at the hospital and being held for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Britting
Grafton
Lost item notice and cheap ad option
A public notice urges promptly reporting lost items and promotes Chronicle-Telegram Want Ads for quick inexpensive listings. It suggests calling 44-121 or 44-131 and mentions the option to charge the ad.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Phil Nelson Trio at Graystone Hotel This Friday
The Phil Nelson Trio headlines two nights at the Graystone Hotel offering top entertainment this Friday and Saturday. Adv promotes the event with local audience appeal and a note to not miss the show.
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Graystone Hotel
Phil Nelson
Adv
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James A. Price
Lorain Insurance
Lorain County Child Welfare Board
H. L. Rawdon
Overlin
Price
Crystal Clear Dry Cleaners
Secretary of Navy
Tudor Arms
Resar's. Adv
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