Polio Toll Rising Across States In The Outbreak
United Press reports a national survey showing poliomyelitis approaching 9 000 cases this year with over 420 deaths. California leads with 91 deaths. North Carolina highest by population with 1 670 cases and the worst outbreak in state history. Milwaukee reports 100 cases with 14 fatalities as bulbar cases drive deaths. South Carolina notes spread into New York County and urges delayed school openings until Sept 15.
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United Press
California
Texas
North Carolina
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Caroline
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
New York
Ohio
Teensylvania
South Carolina
Virgnia
Washington
West Virginia
New York County
S. C
South Carolina Board of Health
Markets slashing meat prices amid backlogs and heat wave
Big meat markets cut prices to move excess supplies as demand wanes from heat and economic pressure. In Pittsburgh steaks fell to 69 cents, lamb chops 65, bacon 55, hamburger 39, with a famous brand bacon at 35 cents or three pounds for $1. Washington officials forecast a federal support program exceeding $2 billion to sustain farm prices. Charles Smith, 17, died after brain surgery during Purcell High School football practice. President Truman made a Yorktown visit before a cruise leg to Williamsburg.
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Pittsburgh
Washington
Weather outlook for Cleveland area with heat and humidity
Fair and hot in Northeastern Ohio with light variable winds. Tonight cooler with low around 70. Friday partly cloudy and hot with high near 90. Promotions mention fresh corn and lockers, Elyria Frozen Food, and Keith Kelly performing nightly at Carey’s Villa.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Elyria
Keith Kelly
Carey
New Pastor and Family Will Be Honored Tonight
A reception tonight at 8 at the YWCA gymnasium will introduce the new pastor Maurice S. Fikes his wife and two children to members of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Chapel in Marcus Hook. The event features music entertainment and a fellowship period with refreshments.
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Y.W.C.A
Christian and Missionary Alliance Chapel
Middle Ave
Hev
Maurice S. Fikes
Muncie
Ind
Hermen Bicem
Gulf Re
Peter
Fikes
Missionary Training Institute of
Nyack
N. J
East
Newark
Edmontiin
Aire
Canada
Serge
Wheaton College
Wheaton, T
Futier College
Flint
Michican
Carrie
Philis Ann
Bobby
Lorain County Fair sets record attendance on Wednesday
The 93rd Lorain County Fair drew 27 000 visitors on Wednesday with 6 000 the night before. Officials expect total attendance to surpass 60 000 as the fair runs through Saturday. Exhibits show year of work across arts crops and crafts as 4 H clubs display handiworks and art. For sale ladies brown roller skates size 7 1 2 phone 2132 Mrs Dill.
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Lorain County
Four-H
Dill
100 Mile Winds Rip Across Atlantic Storm Lies North West
MIAMI Fla A tropical hurricane with winds up to 100 miles per hour is sweeping the Atlantic about 400 miles northeast of Puerto Rico. The first advisory of the 1948 storm season places the storm moving west-northwest at 15 miles per hour. Hurricane winds extend about 60 miles from the center with gales reaching 125 miles outward and the strongest winds estimated at 80 to 100 miles per hour.
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Atlantic
Puerto Rico
Weather Bureau
Federal Warning Service
County School System Prepares for 1946-49 Opening
Lorain County village and rural schools rush to open on Tuesday September 7 under Superintendent C A Gibbons guidance. A meeting for superintendents and principals is set for September 4 with local teacher meetings to follow. First grade entrants in Avon Lake and Ridgeville must be six by November 1 others by January 1. Birth certificates required and immunization against smallpox and diphtheria urged. health exams via family physicians.
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Lorain
C. A. Giboe
Todar
G.bberns
Avon Lake
Ridgeville
Gibbons
County Health Department
Oberlin
Soviet Vice Consul Becomes First to Leave Russia
Chepurny, a central figure in the Kasenkina case, boarded the steamship Marshal Govorova with his wife and three daughters, leaving New York en route to Progreso and Leningrad. He said he was glad to be leaving, calling home unique, as five other Russians aboard included UN clerical staff. Consul General Lomakin plans to sail Saturday aboard the Stockholm.
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Oksana Kasenkina
Cheba
Mirs
Kasenkina
Fredom
Marshal Govorova
Govorova
Progreso
Mexico
Leningrad
United Nations
New York
San Francisco
Soviet Union
Chepurnyka
LaGuardia Field
Jacob Lomakin
Stockholm
Konstantin Efremov
Woman Seriously Injured In Bus Truck Crash Near Columbus
A bus bound for Columbus struck a semi-trailer near Warram about midnight injuring 27 people. One woman Helen West 49 of San Marino California remained in critical condition with possible broken back as X rays awaited. The other 26 suffered minor injuries and were treated at three hospitals. Five were admitted for further care. the rest were released after emergency treatment.
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Columbus
Here
Warram
Helen West
San Marino
Cal
Commission, Engineer Accused of Neglect in County Case
A jury final report faults County Engineer J. E. Hartinger and County Commissioner Dan Hartinger for neglect of duties and misuse of funds. It calls for removal of the commissioners and the engineer if illegal use of county funds and property continues.
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Pomeroy
Meiss
Dana Hi. Peoples
County Board of Commissioners
J. E. Hariinger
Orl
Hartinger
Dan Hartinger
Gen Spaatz Named Chair of Civil Air Patrol Board
Columbus report says retired Air Force Chief of Staff Carl Spaatz accepted the chairmanship of the National Executive Board of the Civil Air Patrol. He attended memorial services for Col George A Stone who died in a plane crash near Fairfax, Washington, and left for Washington immediately after services.
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Columbus
Ger Carl Spaatz
Air Force
Spaatz
George A. Stone
CAP
Fairfax
Fridar- Be
Washington
Coment
Draft Registration To Be Easier This Time
Washington Selective Service says the July 18 registration for 18 to 25 year olds will be simpler with 20,000 stations and 4,000 local boards. Registrants will line up in two queues and provide basic details, with veterans able to speed entry using military proof.
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Washington
al Mate
Selective Service
Lorain County Sets Eight Centers for Young Men to Register
Lorain County Selective Service Board No. 72 announces eight registration centers serving Lorain County except Lorain area. About 5500 men aged 18 to 26 will register starting August 30 for birth years 1922 to 1929 with dates spread through September.
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Lorain County
Selective Service Board No. 72
Ross Ludwig
Elyria
Lorain
Ludwig
Gertrude Boylan
Emvria
Carlisle
Elyria Y
MG. A
George W. Smith
Gulf Road
Ridgevile
Oberlin
Robert Champion
Grafton
Joseph A. Noveskey
Wellington
Penfield
Brighton
Huntington
Rochester
American Legion Home
A. H. Sunder
LaGrange and Penfeld
LaGrarce
Milton P. Andrews
LaGrange Amherst
Henrietta and
Brownhelm
Amherst Town
H Earl
Amherst
Sheffield
Avon
Avon Lake
Black River Township
Area East Of Rockies Endures Worst Heat Wave This Year
A heat wave lingering east of the Rockies bakes the region with 90s and higher as cooler air from Canada moves in slowly. The hottest states include Kentucky Indiana and Illinois while cities like Pittsburgh and Hartford report triple digit heat. People seek relief from the heat as agriculture and power concerns rise due to drought and high demand.
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United Press
Canada
United States
Great Plains
Central
Texas
Parboil
Mississippi
Kentucky
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Paitisburgh
Cleveland
Wee Bly the Cat
Yuma
Phoenix
Ariz
Berlin confronts Soviet sector politics as communists seize City Hall
In Berlin the Communist leaders backed by thousands of demonstrators seized City Hall in the Soviet sector and set up a rump administration. They canceled the City Assembly meeting and held a session of their own, while anti Communist parties called a mass rally.
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Berlin
Karl Littke
Three Year Old Nancy Phillips Struck By Car In LaGrange
Three year old Nancy Phillips daughter of Mr and Mrs James Phillips of LaGrange was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital for minor facial and hip bruises after being struck by a car driven by George Smyth 28 of Island road Grafton. Smyth said he felt a bump as he started his car and stopped. witnesses placed the incident at Routes 301 and 303 in LaGrange.
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Nancy Phillips
James Phillips
LaGrange
Elyria Memorial Hospital
George Smyth
Island Road
Grafton
Smith
Edsel Bluff
Park Avenue
Sheriffs Department
Raymond Randt
Olive Street
Fruehaus
Avon Lake
Edwin Schmitz
West River Street
East Avenue
Telephone Workers Consider Pay Boost Offer in Ohio
The Ohio Federation of Telephone Workers committee in Cleveland weighed Ohio Bell Telephone Co. offer of wage boosts up to six dollars weekly. Chairman Martin J. Hughes said some parts could be accepted but others would be rejected when the panel meets again. The company reportedly offered nothing for many operators in Canton and the southwest area.
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Cleveland
Ohio Federation of Telephone Workers
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
Martin J. Hughes
Hughes
Canton
Help Wanted Hotline Ad From Chronicle Telegram
A classified style notice promotes a workers help line for the Chronicle Telegram Want Ad taker. It urges readers to call 4-121 or 44-131 to request jobs or services and mentions personal notices like weddings in a light tone.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Rataker
Coax
Eastern Heights to Showcase New House at 112 Columbia Ave
Eastern Heights Building and Land Co. will hold an open house at 112 Columbia Ave on Sunday August 29 from 12 to 6 PM. The display emphasizes a new residence by the firm in the local area.
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Eastern Heights Building and Land Co
Columbia Ave
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