Probe of Steel Price Hike Hinted
U S Steel boosted steel prices by four dollars a ton provoking congressional fire and talk of a probe. Industry observers estimated modest consumer impact and potential follow-on price moves across sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
JU. S. Steel Corp
U. S. Steel
Benjamin F. Fairless
CIO
United Steelworkers
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Joint Economic Committee
John J., Sparkman
Ala
Two Trucks Damaged In Sleep Crash And Following Collisions
At 6:12 p.m. yesterday Homer G. Ross 35 of 711 Cleveland Street fell asleep on Cleveland Road east of the city limits causing his truck outfit to collide with a parked Red Star 1 Transit outfit. The crash helped trigger a second accident about a half hour later when Tara Dellefield 516 Cleveland Street collided with Mrs. Josephine Abbe 900 Cleveland Street as Abbe slowed for a deputy sheriff’s signal. Mrs. Susan Dellefield 80 riding with Tara suffered facial and chest bruises. Steve Fekete Jr 118 Hazel Street reported a non stopping hit and run on Gulf Road. Walter Brock 158 Lake Avenue said the left side of his car was damaged on Broad Street in a collision with Mrs. W. F. Martin 126 Stanford Avenue at 6:45 p.m. yesterday.
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Homer G. Ross
Cleveland Street
Cleveland Road
Red Star 1 Transit
Sheriff Department
Tara Dellefield
Josephine Abbe
Abbe
Broad Street
W. F. Martin
Stanford Avenue
Blood donations urged as blood bank drains persist
A plea was issued for donors to contact the Elyria Memorial Hospital blood bank at once. Elyria Realtors plan a Monday meeting, December 19 at noon in the Elks Club Marine Room to discuss public housing, with a large turnout anticipated.
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Elyria Memorial Hospital
Elyria Realtors
Marine Room
Elks Club
Northeast Ohio forecast mild this afternoon and tonight
Weather forecast for northeastern Ohio calls for fair and milder conditions this afternoon and tonight. Saturday will be partly cloudy with wind and a warmer high around 48 while the low remains near 27 tonight.
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Ohio
Christmas Trees and Wreaths Advertised by River Shop
Markets found today on page two for the best day in television see Stewart Radio and Television at 242 Marseilles. Ph. 66124. Adv. Christmas Trees and Wreaths, all sizes, all prices. We deliver Heights Flower Shop. Corner 4th and E. River. Phone 57-744 Adv.
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Stewart Radio and Television
Marseilles
Adv
Heights Flower Shop
4Th and
E. River
48 Persons Will Share In Estate Of Wellington Man
48 persons will share the estate of Andrew Lincoln of Wellington, valued at $75,000 after expenses. Probate Judge Malcolm Thomson notes the will failed since his wife died before him, leaving no issue or descendants. Lincoln died December 7, 1948, and the estate will be distributed among distant relatives.
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Wellington
Andrew Lincoln
Malcolm Thomson
Lincoln
Lincolns
New Members Enter Thew Shovel 20 Year Club in Lorain
Twenty three new members were welcomed into Thew Shovel's 20 Year Veterans' Club at Lorain Moose Hall during the 31st annual reunion and banquet. C. B. Smythe presented watches pins and certificates. E. W. Bloehorn received a 40 year diamond alongside four other living 40 year honorees. The group brings total members to 187, with 143 currently employed, marking the largest yearly addition in 31 years. John M. Siegfried received his award at home due to illness.
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Lorain
Thew Shovel
Lorain Moose Hall
C. B. Smythe
E. W. Bloehorn
Bloedorn
Smythe
Eugene Linn
R. B. Miller
Frank Zysk
A. W. Arnold
Miller
Zysk
Arnold
A. N. O'Hara
C. E. Doane
Grace Shepard
Mary McKinley
John Mudrock
E. W. Walton
Veterans’ Club
Samuel S. Bader
John Bartlome
Joseph J. Burns
David Craighead
Herbert A
Sweeney Attacks Ohio Ballot as Unreasonable
Ohio Secretary of State Charles F. Sweeney denounces the office type ballot as expensive and “popularity contest” driven. He warns costs could double and voting hours may extend and notes legislative changes before 1950. The Massachusetts ballot ends straight ticket voting and forces individual selections.
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Columbus
Ohio
Charles F. Sweeney
Sweeney
Massachusetts
Herbert S. Duffy
Ohio Supreme Court
Poll Taken In Church Disagreement Affects Membership
A dispute within First Baptist Church leads to a membership poll asking all members to respond by January first to decide remain on the rolls. Unofficial plans reveal a possible new congregation after the poll, with Rev. Ralph Neighbor and Dr. Arthur F. Williams involved in discussions.
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First Baptist Church
Chronicle-Telegram
Ralph Neighbor
Arthur F. Williams
Man Injured by Falling Tree Near Spencer
John Marvin of Wellington, about 60, was injured yesterday on Henry Powerson farm two miles southwest of Spencer when a tree he was cutting fell, pinning him. He was taken to Lodi hospital with a broken right arm and possible back and internal injuries.
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Wellington
John Marvin
Spencer
Lodi Hospital
Harry Powerson
Marvin
Powerson
Christmas Trees and Wreaths Sale Ad
Christmas trees and wreaths in all sizes and prices with delivery offered. Advertisement.
Woman On Relief Is Sentenced
A Lorain county relief recipient Irene McKinney 22 of 121 Waverly street was sentenced yesterday afternoon by Common Pleas Judge D A Cook for probation violation on a perjury charge. She testified falsely before the grand jury last summer regarding a non support case against her husband Robert McKinney.
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Lorain County
Irene McKinney
Waverly Street
Common Pleas
D. A. Cook
McKinney
Grand Jury
Robert
Cook
Harold Ewing
Marysville Reformatory
Ohio
McKenney
Ewing
Kansas City
Child Welfare Department
Common Pleas Court
Paul Mikus
Welfare Department
Deal Suggested 1952 Candidates Split By Party Lines
Washington reports surface of a proposed cross party deal for a 1952 presidential candidate. Republican Walter S. Hallanan calls for cooperation with Southern Democrats in an open letter to Guy G Gabrielson. Bricker and Taft linked to potential new party and Ike Byrnes mentioned as leaders.
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Washington
Republican Party
Republican National
Deal
South Carolina
Ike
Robert A. Taft
Harry F. Byrd
South
Hallanan
Tax Distribution Being Made To Subdivisions
The final 1949 tax distribution by County Auditor Frank Ayres allocates 1,142,676 in personal taxes plus 1,076,338 in current tangible taxes and 55,450 current and 2,556 delinquent intangible taxes. Schools gain 555,753. municipalities 392,128. county 114,528. townships 48,998. Elyria city 158,774. Elyria schools 169,869. Lorain city 126,719. Lorain schools 326,279. Other major beneficiaries include Avon Lake and Wellington with listed amounts.
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Frank Ayres
Elyria
Elyria City
Lorain City
Lorain
Avon Lake
Wellington
Oberlin
Congressman Reports His Bible Is Missing
Washington Rep Walter Huber of Ohio said his white leather bound Bible with his name in gold was stolen from his outer office. He received the Bible on his arrival in 1945, and believes a visitor took it as a souvenir.
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Washington
Walter Huber
Ohio
Huber
Akron
War talk rumbles in Caribbean nations amid threat of action
In Havana and Guatemala City, leaders deny plans for conflict after Dominican Republic president sought wartime powers to confront Cuba and Guatemala. Diaz Ordonez claims the move aims at defense, while Carlos Pino Socarras asserts Cuba’s sovereignty. Soldiers cheer Soldier's Day as rumors of an anti-Trujillo legion grow in Guatemala.
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Havana
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Rafael Leonidas Trujillo
Congress
Caribbean
Carlos Pino Socarras
Guatemala City
Diario de la Manana
Home Builders to Elect Officers in Elyria Meeting
The Elyria Home Builders Association will elect officers at its Monday meeting on December 19 at 4 30 p m. The session takes place in the directors room of the Lorain County Savings and Trust Co. Local builders are invited to participate.
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Elyria Home Builders Association
Lorain County Savings and Trust Co
New Yorkers Observe Water Holiday Today
New York City joins a first historic dry Friday with 24 hour no bath no shave rule amid a severe water shortage. A United Press check shows 95 yes 19 no compliance among 114 homes as reservoirs dip to 34.9 percent capacity and officials warn of possible rationing if supply falls further.
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New York
Water Department
New
United Press
Stephen J. Carney
New York City
Plea Flash: Dozens Case Docket Dives Into Guilty Pleas
Twelve persons pleaded guilty at arraignment before Judge D A Cook on week’s grand jury indictments. The court, noting the largest guilty plea rate at a general arraignment, promised speedy disposition for these cases. Several defendants sought probation while others pleaded innocent to varied charges including breaking and entering burglary non support and felonious assault.
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D. A. Cook
Cook
Lester Denham
Alvin Davis
Elyria
William Cecil
Claude Kelly
Donald Shuman
Thelma Woklgmuth
Charles Snider, Jr
Avon
Thomas Fagan
Lorain
Joe Willie Jones
Eugene Minnich
Truman Says He And Eisenhower Good Friends
President Truman stated through his press secretary that he and General Dwight D. Eisenhower are good friends and always have been. Press Secretary Ross noted concern over earlier dispatches from Key West suggesting Eisenhower as a 1952 presidential candidate and insisted those reports were souped up. Eisenhower, ex-army chief of staff, now heads Columbia University and has recent speeches criticizing the illusion of security.
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Key West
Fla
Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Charles G. Ross
Eisenhower
Fort Worth
Tex
Ross
Army
Columbia University
New York City
Vacation Periods In Schools Are Announced
School children in the county will enjoy a 12 to 13 day holiday starting next week. Elyria public schools will suspend classes at 3 PM Tuesday. The Elyria District Catholic High School and Lorain County schools will dismiss on Wednesday. Offices close during vacation. normal operations resume Tuesday morning January 3.
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Elyria
Lorain County
1 360 Employees of G M Plant Dinner Guests
Approximately 1360 employees of the Brown Lipe Chapin division of General Motors were guests at Christmas dinners in the plant cafeteria. The turkey meal was provided by the company for all plant employees. Third shift dined Wednesday evening while first and second shifts were served yesterday amid holiday decorations and a Christmas tree.
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Brown-Lipe-Chapin
General Motors Corporation
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