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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1948
Page
1
The fragment notes a bus crash near Litchfield with six people injured. It mentions Elyria postal workers Melvin Smyth and Charles Stoner handling mail, illustrating holiday cancellation activity and stamp processing during the Christmas rush.
Redondo Beach faces a second day of six foot tides as 309 residents are barred from homes. Emergency crews guard the strand while authorities assess damage from the worst battering in town history.
Ohio faces lingering highway closures as 11 routes stay shut due to high water. The Ohio River crest at 279.3 feet prompts continued cold and possible rain, with rain-swollen river levels receding at East Liverpool and minor flooding in lower-lying areas. Routes closed include Proctorville 7, 52 and 73 near Portsmouth, 124 Poxiland to Long Bottom, 141 near Gallipolis, 146 Pleasent City to Cumberland, 203 Prospect to Highway 4, 217 Linville, 218 south of Yellowstown, and 248 Long Bottom Meigs County. Temperatures early today were 16 to 32 degrees.
Union representatives of about one million non operating rail workers meet in Chicago to consider the board's suggestions on settling the dispute with 16 rail unions and 136 railroads. The plan calls for a 40 hour week and a seven cent hourly raise, with effects starting next fall and immediately on wages since October 1. A potential national strike looms if proposals are rejected.
Northeast Ohio remains cool through tonight and Sunday with light snow flurries. Readings dip to 28 this evening and rise to 34 on Sunday as skies stay partly cloudy across Cleveland and surrounding areas.
Dentist Dr Smith opens evenings at 23012 Fifth Street Birklines advertises Christmas gift lines with prices from 25 to 1 and up a special purchase of nationally advertised gift lines cut 50 percent 250 Second Street ad appears to promote Birklines sale events.
Vienna sources say Russia will resume negotiations on an Austrian treaty with the three Western powers. Soviet envoy Michael Koptelov delivered the reply to Chancellor Figl and Foreign Minister Gruber. Russia prefers mid January for resuming talks, according to informants.
Chicago sources report food industry authorities foresee lower prices and more varied diets for Americans in 1949. The National Association of Retail Grocers bulletin predicts price stability or declines, improved food variety, and smaller store inventories next year. Competition should boost consumer service and broaden grocery choices.
Isaac W. Preeaut, 44, in good condition after surgeons at Grandview Hospital removed a bullet lodged in his spine for 24 years. The surgeon, who requested anonymity, found the bullet yesterday in a rare medical case.
The fourth and last Treasure Hunt for Ejisra Christmas shoppers will be held Monday evening under the Esy tia Chamber of Commerce merchants division. Downtown stores stay open with 2 pm hours through Thursday 530 pm on Friday to allow employees to Christmas Eve at home.
Indianapolis story confirms the death of Andy a dog who lived nine years at Indane Central College The faculty and students mourn his loss with Andy often seen in philosophy classes on the sidelines and pictured in the college yearbook He died in his quarters two hours after funeral services were held with college president Lynd Esch attending and pallbearers among faculty members.
Washington reports the United States is strengthening Japan as a key Pacific defense line against Communism. Diplomatic and military leaders view the effort, including a Japanese stabilization program, as the best response to recent Communist advances in China.
The Salvation Army Ton of Money kettle buzzes with activity in front of the Merthe store as $456 73 is raised in five hours. Civic leaders, business professionals, and Kuiwanians serve as Good Fellows while children Cecelia Pleska and Edmund Balize volunteer and ring the bell. Edmund a Boy Scout born Christmas Day adds a personal note to the season of giving.
An automatic safety system kept 254 passengers safe after the Southern Pacific streamliner City of San Francisco derailed five miles west of Great Salt Lake. The incident halted travel as investigators reviewed the tumble across flat desert terrain.
Preparations are underway for the 1948 Elyria High School a cappella choir Christmas concert at 3 p m in the high school auditorium. Solo by Shirhanne Guth in Christ of the Snow will be featured with guest solos by Jeanne Sadowski and Eugene Szabo. The 81 member choir will sing in three parts. A transcription will air at 6 p m on WEOL due to a prior commitment.
Rodger Uehlein seven of 110 Brook lyn street suffered a bruise on his left leg at 4 25 p m yesterday after darting across East avenue at Fourth street and being struck by a car driven by Carl Swiers of 1914 Gratton road He was taken home by Swiers.
A Greyhound bus en route to Detroit from Pittsburgh Akron overturned in Litchfield city square at the intersection of routes 16 and 15. Driver John P. Miller said air brakes failed. Five passengers were treated at Lodi Hospital and one at Medina Hospital. Passengers include Annie Crysdale 24 Toronto Canada and Jean Waldeck 25 Sarnia Ont.
Senator Robert A. Taft stated he has no intention of stepping back from influence over Republican policy. He admitted he has not decided on seeking another term as policy committee chair but will remain a major voice in parity policy either from that post or another leadership role. Taft planned discussions with Senate leaders and about a dozen key Republicans to map his stance amid tensions with a liberal wing seeking new GOP leadership.
Elyria Hi Y Man and Teen clubs plan a Christmas sing at the YMCA sponsored by the Senior Hi Club with Chanies Shaffer as chair. The 9 p.m. event will be directed by J Martin Beck and feature Willis sisters a sax quartet and a C S Vollmer solo. High school freshmen may join Hi Club membership.
A Chronicle-Telegram advertisement promotes a lovable puppy as a Christmas gift and directs readers to the Want Ads for more pet varieties. It also notes a Crystal Clear Cleaners promo with Double Eagle Stamps on Monday and Tuesday at 132 Broad Street.
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