Wage votes shift in Building industry under wage controls
Wage adjustment board in Cleveland and Buffalo approved higher pay rates for Building trades as part of the postwar wage stabilization framework. Employers and unions backed increases averaging a few cents an hour, with thousands applying for higher rates. The Cleveland Carpenters Union then ordered members to work only on veterans housing projects.
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Washington
Fevt Venilt
Tiaalion
Veterans’ Emergency Housing Program
Coates
Buffalo
Cleveland
Cleveland Carpenters’ Union
AFI
McKinley remembered in tribute and prophecy
A reminiscence recounts William McKinley as a pioneering internationalist who advocated reciprocal trade and goodwill. It notes his Buffalo speech, wartime service, and steady stance against isolationism, with personal memories from Philadelphia and Canton and a 1948 copyright notice.
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Webbers
Willian McKinley
Buffalo
McKihley
McKinley
Rishon Lawrence
Massachusétis
Boston
Philippines
Spain
Germany
Jaspar
William McKinley
Philadelphia
Canton
New York Poot Corporation
Open Service To Provide Soft Water In Elyria
Elyria gains Culligan Soft Water Service led by J J Sheppard and RE Bilis at 638 Lake Avenue. The locally owned franchise exchanges small cylinders every two minutes to filter water without extra hardware. Regenerating plant, in partnership with Lake Avenue Coal Co, opens for in home or store use with maintenance by A Bilis and sales overseen by J Sheppard. A second item notes the sale of a Brown Swiss bull, Katie's Silver Off Po A. 14 05, to Harry Dyke of Rivera.
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Elyria
J. J. Sheppard
RE. Bilis
Culligan Soft Water Service
Lake Avenue
Eilyria
Shep Pard
Ellie
Culligan Zeolite Company
Sol Water
Ellis
Sheppard
Lake Avene Coal Co
RF. Filils
Jf. J. Sheppard
Bilis
Richmond
Indiana
Pacific
I. J. Sheppard
Harey W. Dyke
Rivera
Katie
Edward BA. Beegie
West Salem
Fred
Sdtse
Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association
Below
Wisconsin
Man Confesses Overspending After Theft Misery
Cleveland resident John Rogaskie confessed to stealing 8800 from Mike Hudals on August 10 and spent 8000 in four days while drunk. He traveled to Lorain and Louisville buying clothes and nightlife, claiming only 74 cents left when arrested. He said Hudals would drop charges if repaid, but he cannot repay.
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Cleveland
John Rogaskie
Mike Hudals
Central Police
Rogeskie
Mic Adak
Lorain
Louinville
Rogaskie
Louisville
Mike
Elgarges
Rogankle
Hudak
County Budget Faces Red Ink if 1947 Plan Goes Ahead
Evans notes Lorain county faces a potential carry-over wipeout of 8157,590 by year end 1947 unless the operating budget including welfare is adopted. Total 1947 county operating requests reach 837,246, up 80,000 from this year, with large increases in Child Welfare Board and Soldiers Relief funding.
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Evans
Lorain
Child Welfare Board
Soldiers Relief
New Child's Welfare Board
Rive Na Vetecans
Death Record of William Roth in Columbia Township
William Roth a farmer died Monday morning after long illness at age near sixty five in Columbia Township. He is survived by wife Lettie Roth three children and several siblings. Burial planned at Columbia station cemetery with services in Berea.
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Whlliam & Roth Wiliam
Dent
Columbia Township
Lettie Roth
Thien
Charles Moore
Wiley J. Roth
Maré
Bertha Prank
Moat Saker
Beettiere Rugete
Alfred
Alana A Sraneeniittes
Inne Y Wan
Vity Mommie Fet
Punetala
Berea
Columbia Station
Cemestery
Late Justice McReynolds Leaves Cash Bequests to Colleges
Retired Supreme Court Justice James Clark McReynolds left cash bequests totaling 895,000 to four colleges and 190,000 in all, with 10,000 to Vanderbilt University Centre College and the University of Virginia among others. The will also allocates 10,000 to Dr Robert P McReynolds and 45,000 to Alice Coulter Hurbach, plus sums to nephews and other individuals. It was filed for probate in district court after his death following a several week illness.
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Washington
Supreme Court
James Clark McReynolds
Ains
McReynolds
District
Vannderbilt University
Nashville
Tenn
Centre College
Danville
University of Wirkite
Charlottesville
Lynchburg College
Lynchburg
McReynoldy
Camilla Lippincott
Santa Fe
N. M
Robert PP. McReynolds
Justice
Robert McReynolds
Alice Coulter Hurbach
Robert Coulter McReynolds
Jamey
Court approval sought to run tire business in probate case
An application to continue May J. Brucks Tire and Accessories business for 60 days during which it would be offered for sale was set to be heard tomorrow in probate court. The Ridell-Grecke estate of Elyria valued at 65,808 lists 30,034 real estate, 9,595 securities, and the rest cash. The estate will be divided between sons Robert and George. A divorce was granted to Jannie Miller from Dancel by Judge B U A Conk on cruelty and neglect. Michael Patrick of Cleveland filed suit for 200 damages from an automobile collision on Route D Aug 28 1944. Edwin K. Sapp of Oberlin sued for divorce from Margaret of Lasterwood on neglect and willful posession. A divorce suit by Fleanar chacht against Clarence Way was dismissed. Beny Nagy’s divorce suit against Janes was dismissed per court entry today. G Resek Lorain attorney who died Aug 6 left an estate of 50 in personal property. widow receives it with 1,000 to two grandchildren Nancy and James Dick.
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May J. Bruck
Heee
DW. Koihe
Ridcll
Michael Patrick
Cleveland
Margaret Ruchardain
Largin
Callie Sion
Veterans Unemployment Concerns Rise at VA
The Veterans Administration reported May unemployment figures show many veterans rely on readjustment allowances. About 4.6 million WWII veterans have applied, with average stays around 10 weeks, and VA notes a $61 billion program in July aims to cover benefits for up to 52 weeks per veteran.
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Washington
Veteraia Administration
Seven Traffic Mishaps Reported Since Yesterday Morning
Police log seven traffic accidents with injuries or damage in the city. Vehicles include a car driven by Vanes Henry Stockard of Avon on Fast Avenue at 1:16 am, a collision with a city bus on Middle Avenue and Tat Street, and a pileup on Broad Street involving Mrs. Phillip Wichern. Other incidents involve Elyria Belting Co. truck and multiple rear or side impacts near Depot Street and East River locations.
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Vanes Henry Stockard
Avon
Fast Avenue
East Avenue
Harry Bemis
West
Middle Avenue
Tat Street
Witl
Wath Sivet
Dwight Richards
Josephine Kohl
Oxford Avenue
Depot Street
Robert Nesbitt
Elyria Belting Co
W. R. Hendricks
W. H. Hamilton
East River
Mamison
Claude Cannon
Riverside Homes
M. W. Eldred
Ridgeville
J. A. Diedrick
North Ridgeville
Second Street
Court
Rose Pozeta
R. D
Oberlin Road
Frank Ernest
West River Street
Broad Street
Phillip Wichern
Princeton Avenue
Washington area auction ring busted in police sweep
A federal sting near Leesville dismantled a car ring that moved new and used models through regional offices. Police report arrests after 10 OPA bids, with vehicles including a Ford Coupe, Chevrolet De Luxe, Plymouth, and Jeep. Buyers from 16 states suspected of overpricing sales. one man released after settling damage payments.
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Story
Leesville
Allania Reegional
Mate
Moseley
OPA
Vass
New York
New Drsey
Novih
Care- Vina
Sourk Carolyn
Cieorgia
Michigan
Pt Columbia
Pilot Ejector Seat To Be Tested At Wright Field
Cpl. Harry Brickheimer of Athens Ohio will be catapulted from a P41 Black Widow in a test of a new pilot ejector seat for multiuse planes. The United States Army Air Forces conducted the August 17 test with Tat Santamente Tambert of Beckley Virginia acting on standby. The system uses a 31 mm cartridge to eject the pilot and cockpit 40 feet into the air, then a second explosion separates the pilot from the seat for a free fall before parachute deployment.
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Wright Field
Harry Q. Firickheimer
Athens
Win
Army Airforce
Tat Sat
Jamente Tambert
Beckley
J. W. Metinyet
Canton
Brickheimer
RAF Air Material Command
Frankfort
Philadelphia
RAF
Panama
T-Sat
William RB. O'Keefe
Seattle
Bank Robbery Charge Against Three Men in Dayton
Federal charges filed today accuse George Moran Virgil Sumbier and Al Fouts of armed robbery of Citizens State Bank of Ansonia Ohio last November. Detainers will prevent bond release pending appeal. Summers also faces a detainer for involvement in a separate August 1 1931 Vera bank robbery. Other named suspects include Roy Foster and James Mitchell tied to related crimes.
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Dayton
Citizens State Bank of
Ansonia
George
Bugs) Moran
Virgil Sumjiber
al Fouts
Cincinnati
Montgomery County
Summers
Vergeamves
Roy M. Foster
James Mitchell
Ohio
Columbus
Moran
Chicago
Fouts
Prices At Noon Furnished By United Press
The list shows market prices and indexes for a range of industrials and consumer brands including American Can Mita National Distillers General Electric Westinghouse Ford Chrysler General Motors Goodyear and Warner Bros. The compilation mentions rail lines such as Central C&O and Union Pacific and includes currency and commodity references with several corporate entities and product names.
Markets bring wide assortment of produce and livestock
A bustling market listing from Walshy’s shows celery, cabbage, lettuce, delis, and bundled greens priced across scales. It notes live poultry, ducks, hogs, and beef with varying weights and grades, alongside general wholesale and retail items and several supplier names.
Army air unit to race at Cleveland National Air Races
Army Air Force crew from Ft Beang North Carolina arrives at Cleveland Municipal Airport to participate in the National Air Races Prey trials amid setup delays. Brig Gen Herbert Thatcher leads the contingent with pilots including Pony Lesvier W Morton and Charles Tucker in various P63 P51 P38 craft. Tucker reportedly clipped a wing and shed weight to attain a 40 mph landing speed as he plans a coast flight post qualifications.
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Cleveland
Ft. Beang
N.C
Army Air Force
Herbert G. Thatcher
Nth Army Air Force
Pilota
Charles Tucker
Ha Crescénia
Cal
Tucker
Three More Firms Settle Dispute With Maritime Union
Detroit reports three more Great Lakes shipping firms settled with the National Marine Union CIO. Seven strikebound tankers and 300 seamen return to work. Agreement: 44 hour week at sea and 44 hours in port, with slightly higher time rates. About 4,000 seamen still on strike and 900 ships affected. NMU says few ships remain strikebound.
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Detroit
National Maritime Union
CIO
Cleveland Tankers, Inc
Great” Lakes
Detroit and the Lake
New York
NMU
Birthday celebration honors Charles Kettering in Loudonville
The Chronicle-Telegram will attend the birthday party for Charles F. Kettering in Loudonville this Thursday. The event honors the General Motors vice president and inventor with a pageant of 1880s life, an exhibit of old automobiles, and a large birthday cake for more than 350 invited guests.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Charles
Kettering
Loudonville
General Motors
Loudanyile
OPA Cracks Down On Overdrawing Of Sugar Rations
Washington OPA ordered district offices to close sugar ration accounts within 15 days of notification to wholesalers and retailers who overdraft. Overdrawing is a violation of sugar rationing orders and may lead to legal action.
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Washington
OPA
OVA
Effieet
I Cron
Service News and Local Incidents Summary
Local notices report Pvt. David R. Cue’s family receiving word that he arrived in Germany with address care of Postmaster in New York. Harold Edward Fritz listed with Navy training center details. Quad Company firefighters found no blaze on West avenue after a report of a car fire. driver left before arrival. Frank and Pauline Salevy fined $10 each for disorderly conduct after an on street fight near Broad street.
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Morris Cue
Second Street
David R. Cue
Las Ived
Germany
David
Alto
Quad Company No 1
West Avenue
Central Fire Station
Frank
Pauline Salevy
Boeck Streat
Broad Street
A. R. Agnie
Students From Other States Register Here
New Elytia Mink School year starts as twenty four new students from outside Elyzia and Viennity register at the high school office. Ninth graders include Robert Cheney Huntington Jack Dostall Lowell Gould Mary Merrick and others from Chicago Cleveland Amherst and Columbus. Tenth graders list Marilyn Calkins Jacques Line Henry Marilyn Humphrey Judith Murphy and more. Eleventh graders include Nathaniel Flanas and Deanne Hahn plus Alice Kean William Nielsen and Martyn Toneki. Twelfth graders Gertrude Clark Gloria Eddy and Carol Parker are enrolled.
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Elytia Mink
Eivo
Elyzia
Viennity
Clilicts of
Lowell Gould
Cleveland
Mary Merrick
Gleatview
Eer Nielsen
Claremont
Caltforshia
Betty Parker
Amherst
Harry Rutter
Columbus
Dean Smith
Obertin
Marilyn Calkins
New Castle
Pennsylvania
Jacquesline Henry
Berea
Marilyn Hunphrey
Newton
Illnois
Patricia
Murphy
Joyce Iran
Rosers
Arkansas
Richard Shewell
Clearwater
Florida
Nathleeh
Tabernacle To Hear Missionary Speaker
The Elyria Gospel Tabernacle hosts Rev. Robert Cummings field Secretary of Assembly of God Missions in India as a guest speaker tonight and tomorrow night. A WWI chaplain turned missionary, he has spent much time in Punjab before sailing to his field this winter. A large crowd is expected.
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Elyria
Learns Meaning Of A Subpoena In County Case
Bernard Martly aged 92 learned the meaning of a subpoena when he failed to appear before the grand jury at 2 pm after receiving a summons. Deputies arrested him as he waited in jail until court, where he explained his absence and testified. A stolen car belonging to Clyde Cooles of Oberlin was recovered after a tip from Mrs. Monroe of Like Avenue about a car parked near her home for two nights.
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Bernard . Martly
Lerain
Martin
Cleveland
Itis
Clyde Cooles
Oberlin
Monroe
Avenue
Luraitt
Pilive
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Mire
Penberthy
Cambridge
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Wailer
Mer Vitan
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Monaca
Pred Mins
Beaver Bails
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Rochester
Frank Batchelor Punetel
Thureday
Union Cemetery
Morris
Lester Watkins Morris
Green Springs
Sedgeman Funeral Home
Wilbur Geist
Methodist Church
Westwood Cemetery
Jannie Miller
Dancel Py
B UA. Conk
Edwin K. Sapp
Margaret
Laserwood
Fleanar
Clarence
Beny Nagy
Janes
West Welding
Elgely
Will Fay
Polow
Bod Stankard
Margaret Ruger
Syeand Steret
Oman
Pws
Seoty
Noel North
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Rovaters Fe. Pow. B. Wholesale
Night Farm Ducks
Coenelang Livestour
FHOCO
Eatuns
Is. T
R - Pela Tekel
Atlantic
Ciornta Standard
China
Soeuny Vaelun
Amerivath Powe
Colnada Gas
Ro& Light
Elecieie
Ray
Baty
Jennrey P .EnMce
Jean Rinke
Yo Trark
Maritime Union
P.R. Smith & Co
Uechange
Wight Sedgeman
Oberlin, Ohio
Harold Edward Fritz
Harold Edwine Fritz
le US
Navy Training Center
Great Lakes
Isudro Curtis
Tabernacle
Penney's
Lorain County
Eaton Town Hall
SP. M. Speamer
Fackler
Obie Marketing
Lorein County
Truman Denham Cheringa
Oa Boreis Geyaty
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