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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1948
Page
1
Edward Kavior and other Elvin High School students take part in a machine shop program at Eh Tia High School. Thirty four students learn to use lathes shapers drill presses milling machines and heat treatment under an instructor's safety supervision. The goal is to understand machine operations and basic mechanics for shop work.
A garbled dispatch reports that officials doubt Madame Chiang Kai-shek’s ability to govern and question U S backing for a negotiated settlement. The fragment references commitments to Madame Chiang and possible White House meetings affecting underwriting of the new government.
Elyrians were invited to GM Division Open House with a route tour and displays of hub caps bumper guards and die castings. The event features the Train of Tomorrow and four chorus soloists Ruth Cecil Joan Shurtleff Georg Deve with local and regional performers.
Sixty two stores join a regional treasure hunt with an evening opening in Glen Town stores. Participants receive maps and clues, with gifts and prizes after seven o clock. Names of organizers and sponsors appear in local notices.
Weather forecast for northeastern Ohio calls for cloudy skies this afternoon and tonight. A clearing trend appears Sunday with partly sunny conditions and a high near 40. Low tonight around 26 degrees with easing winds.
Erb Radio advances show a factory authorized service call number and advertise a televised football game on Sunday December 12 between the Chicago Cardinals and the Chicago Bears at the Supper Club opening at 1 30 p m indicating a promotional event.
Miss Helen Dugar a 16 year old Elyria High School student earned honorable mention in the Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce I Speak for Democracy contest. Her father Frank Dugar and 113 Nichols Court were noted, with her Elyria prize announced at a Hotel Soderis meeting. A transcript of her speech was entered in the state contest.
Labor Department reports wholesale prices down 0.67 percent last week led by lower farm products with declines in livestock eggs and meat prices. Hog marketing slowed and steer prices also fell while the LaGrange Lions Club hosts a benefit dance at LaGrange High School on Saturday December 11 with admission 60 cents.
Lorain man Kchzel Olah, 33, of East River Road, was seriously injured when his car skidded on Route 3201 and rolled over yesterday afternoon. He was taken to a hospital in Lorain. Police reported several other accidents in the area including a collision on Cleveland Street and a side-swipe on Route 20.
BLOUNTSVILLE Ind Three members of one family die in a night train car collision. Victims are James Walker 40 Mary Walker 38 and Clara Cain 60 Mrs. Cain’s daughter Mary is 38 and James is 40. The crash occurred last night near the crossing.
Paris report states Western powers urge United Nations to adopt a new Anglo American conciliation commission to settle Arab Jewish tensions in Palestine. Lester Pearson of Canada warns UN to act and pass a strengthened plan to bring peace, as delegates debate and prepare for resumed sessions in New York.
The United Nations nears adjournment after two and a half months of bickering and propaganda. Delegates approved a declaration against genocide, while Soviet Ambassador Vishinsky denounced Western policy and blocked a watered-down Anglo American plan for a Palestine conciliation commission. The assembly pauses for a reception by French President Vincent Auriol and will reconvene in New York on April 1.
Five young men from the Bisra i area are slated for induction on December 30 as the second group sent from Selective Service Board No. 72. They will report to the Bomber Plant at Berea for processing and the notices are to be mailed today. The board has 12 men approved for service and the five inductees are all 25 years old.
The Rev Aenneith Innemy of First Baptist Church Johnson City NY warns that the World Council of Churches leadership could push religious totalitarianism at a gathering. He contrasts it with the International Council of Churches in Amsterdam noting the latter’s creedal insistence on virgin birth deity and a literal second coming versus the World Council’s broader interpretation.
Washington House investigators begin releasing "Top Secret" documents stolen by Whittaker Chambers. Twelve papers will be made public at 7 p.m. EST as the committee plans further releases from the Chambers collection. The inquiry targets former State Department officials named by Chambers and other figures linked to the thefts.
Mayor Henry W. Ault announced a special council meeting for Monday to legislate a cost of adjustments bonus for city employees. Finance Chairman Kenneth Lord said the committee and administration agree on the bonus amount but withheld action until the special session to grant a December salary increase. The move involves about $60,000 more in anticipated costs for the payroll adjustments.
Wisconsinsoon announces resignation of long time head football coach andcu director Stuhldreher after 13 years at University. President E B Fred requests a successor while board acts on recommitment. Also update on William Ormeenc escape reported by prison farm authorities. Radios advertised for sale at Stewart Radio.
The grand jury returned 34 indictments after a four day session, pairing second degree murder charges against John Reach and other counts. Arraignments set for Monday in common pleas court. Indictments also include traffic death cases, burglary, robbery, larceny, and prostitution related charges across Lorain, Elyria, and surrounding areas.
The article states post office windows will stay open until 8 PM next week with Saturday hours added. It notes the schedule depends on absences and is subject to change, while mentioning a university student named James A Brennan of Dayton in a related note.
Eivica motorists will be initiated into a help yourself to the cinders method of getting up slippery grades. Drums of cinders and shovels are placed at 14 locations for emergency use before city crews can respond. D W Kothe, Service Director, said it should save motorists time and that crews will still maintain the grades.
Two men died and three others were hurt in a collision between an automobile and a truck at a Jackson area intersection. The deceased were Hugh Martin 30 and Noah Keairns 50 both of Oak Hill. Injured were John Lewis Cleveland Lawney Fultz Oak Hill and Fanntley Lewis Moorehead Ky.
At Westover Field Massachusetts a rescue plane was prepared at Goose Bar Labrador to evacuate seven survivors of a C-47 transport that crash landed on Greenland's southwest coast. The Air Force reported no apparent injuries among the crew. A Goose Bar message said search lines sighted the wreckage yesterday.
St. Mary's Altar and Rosary Society sponsors a Bazaar Ann Day on Saturday December 11 in the church hall. Doors open at 10 a.m. Fish pond bake sale aprons and novelties will be sold. Pictures for enthronement offered. Everyone invited. Dial 44-123 or 44-131 to place want ads.
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