Sumner Welles in Serious Condition After Freezing Fall
Former Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles lay unconscious beside a frozen brook for hours in Maryland. He regained consciousness and showed signs of improvement though doctors noted lingering heart issues and no foul play.
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Umner Welles
Washington
Sumner
An Nield
Freeztempera
Jean
Welles
Deen
Nis
American Activities
President Sevelt
Turning To Europe Says Gen. Clay On Economic Stability
General Lucius D. Clay said Europe is turning toward stability with renewed economic and political vigor. He credited Western Europe’s reform efforts and noted German workers are learning to thrive under their current regime. He praised Allied soldiers and warned Germany must boost industrial output to reduce American taxpayer burden.
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Europe
Gen
Clay
Salin
Lucus D. Clay Seid
Papal
Chas
Berlin
Germany
Goodfellows Drive Aids Salvation Army in Elyria
A large group of Elyrians helped the Goodfellows drive Christmas Eve for the Salvation Army and Winter Relief Fund. A copper kettle was donated from the street, with Friday bringing in 663.47 and total donations reaching 613 to date. A final report and gifts list are expected soon as coordinator gene Demna, relief officer, receives a promotion at Erie Avenue bridge orain.
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K Is Club
Goodfellows
Frais
Salvation Armor
Gene Demna
Ator
Erie Avenue
Weather recast for Eveland Ohio delayed cold snap ends
Northeast Ohio forecast calls for not so cold tonight with milder Tuesday afternoon. Lows near 22 tonight and a high around 35 Tuesday. Markets found today on page two.
Warn Against Hope Of Reduction In Federal Budget
Washington officials warn there will be no substantial cut in the new government budget citing defense and foreign aid as major factors for the fiscal year starting July 1. The council calls for strengthening small business and addressing farm support, housing programs, and anti trust concerns while noting inflationary effects of housing.
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Washington
Jr.mans
Ship and Air Force Race to Greenland Icecap
Aboard the Saipan the ship moved north through heavy seas toward the Greenland icecap as the air force contends for a rescue role. Giant waves battered the vessel near Canadian waters while weather hinders rescue plans. Captain Joseph L. Paday led reductions to 20 knots after weather knocked out radio aerials. Two new C-82 transports with gliders joined Goose Bay Labrador for rescue efforts, as Col Beri Balchen leaves Alaska assignment.
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Saipan
Air Force
Resea
Greenland
Canadian
Joseph L. Paday
Giders
Goose Box
Labrador
Col Berri Balchen
Ladd Air Base
al No. 4
Rescuers Save Two From Drifting Tanker Stern
In Morehead City North Carolina two seamen were rescued by a five man Coast Guard surf boat crew from Cutter Agassiz after riding the drifting stern of the Argentine tanker El Caprian. Earlier sixteen crew members were picked up. The ship had snapped in the Atlantic, with nineteen others remaining aboard the bow. The Coast Guard cutter Creronee stood by as rescue operations continued.
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Morehead City
N. C
Gey
Coast Guard
Agassiz
Atlantic
S. S. el Caprian
Tidan Samen
Ianen Om
Memker Fast Micnhiny
Elyrian Faces Serious Charge After Shooting
Police report a shooting incident on Elyrian Street involving Daniel Dente who was shot in the face as his car stopped on a street near Furcon Street. The assailant Furcon claimed he paid Daniel to drive him and fired after a dispute, the bullet grazing Daniel and lodging in a door post.
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Russell Dente
Hetesi
Fureun
Déle Avenue
Furcon
Wodford
Furcen
Danieis
Oder
Wren Demels
Daniel
Fur
Daneis
Selective Service Board Calls 86 Men for Early Induction
The local board 72 issued a call to send 86 men for pre induction examinations in early January. On January 4 and 7, 66 and 20 men respectively were requested, 12 more than a prior December call. Examinations were paused due to the Army suspension but still proceeding with two groups to the Berea plant. Five to seven men are to be inducted at Berea Thursday, with Robert Hawdon Magel named group leader and notices sent to delinquent registrants.
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Selective Service’ Board No .72
Genercda
Iocea
Gar
Mer
Ie Bomper
Berea
Willeav
Gars
Iocal
Beree
Robert Hawdon Magel
Hervard Axvenue
Arrival of Bodies of Two Elyria Soldiers
Elyria mourns as two local World War II servicemen are set to arrive, Second Lt Frank J. Seres killed in Italy May 10, 1944, and Staff Sgt Jack T. Reinhard who died from injuries after a 1945 Germany crash. Seres, 26, a Miami University student and former Elyria High graduate, will be interred after services at the Seres home and St. Agnes church with American Legion military rites at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Reinhardt, Elyria native and 1941 high school valedictorian, served at Western Automatic Machine Screw Co before enlistment. his funeral plans are noted in the next column.
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Frank J. Seres
Army
Wir
Acttion
Italy
Stati
Jack T. Reinhard
Talsperre Lake
Germany
Seres
Elyria
Cities Service Company
Union Line Clearance Company
Miami University
Miami
United
James
Ivria
Butmer Funeral
Furnace Street
St. Agnes Church
Leo J. Brisse
American Legion
St. Mary's Cemetery
Set Reinhardt
Ida Jean Reinhardt
Eighth Street
Tme
Elyria High School
Western Automatic Machine
Dutch Campaign In Indonesia Enters Mopup Stage
In Batavia the Dutch Army moves toward mopup as Indonesian republic forces are driven from major centers in Java and retreat into guerrilla pockets. Indonesians report their army fractured, while guerrilla units harass Dutch positions around Jakarta. Dutch sources say 30 detainees near Magilang prison were killed as troops advanced.
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Batavia
Java
Car Hits Pole In Grafton Injuring Two Persons
Miss Alice Kasper aged 21 of 1036 Center street and Neal Carman aged 20 of LaGrange were admitted to Elyria Memorial Hospital at 1 30 Christmas morning after a crash on Maint street in Grafton. Their car struck a pole cracking it. Carman has been discharged while Kasper remains in fair condition with severe head lacerations.
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Alice Kasper
Center Street
Grafton
Neal Carman
LaGrange
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Maint Street
Wndi
Carmen
Kasper
Unusual Christmas Eve Traffic Accident In Elyrian
Wilbur Rutledge, 48, of 352 South Maple Street, was dragged about 1,290 feet when a car backed into him at 3:45 p.m. on Christmas Day. He suffered a fractured clavicle, facial contusions, and a laceration above the left eye and was admitted to Elyria Memorial Hospital. The driver claimed ignorance of the incident. a passerby who witnessed the event provided details to police.
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Wilbur Rutledge
South
Maple Street
Christmas Dautledge
Tames
Mdéle Avenue
Irving
Elyrie Memorial Hospital
Surriel
Tax Bills To Be Sent In January By County
County commissioners extended the real estate tax collection period by 30 days to January 20 at the request of County Treasurer Walter J weight. Tax bills will be sent out next month. The board also transferred 568.89 to cover a 1285.94 bill from Mutler and Hornbeck Cleveland special counsel in the Natorio Tules Co tax case as reported by Clerk E R Coming.
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Walter J. Weight
Mutler and Hornbeck
Cleveland
Natorio Tules Co
E. R. Coming
Fire Sweeps Home of Elyrian Family
A Christmas day blaze damaged the home at 523 Elm Street belonging to Air and Mrs. Richard Baker and their two children. The only occupant on site was renter Fred Suchinski who escaped through heavy smoke. Fire Chief Bates estimated damage between 3000 and 2000 dollars and noted an overheated furnace caused the fire. The Bakers were away visiting relatives in Marietta when the fire occurred.
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Air
Richard Baker
Elm Street
Baker
Marietta
Elyria Set
Airs
Kira Petre
Shirley
Dickie
W. XN. Bates
Fred Suchinski
Petroff
Oscar W. Carney
Chestnut Street
Raymond la Course
Berlin
Jean
Judy
New Jersey
Brooten
Mint
Quarrel Ends With Husband Wounded In Elyria Home
Christmas meal at 613 Fuller Road turns violent as Leasa Taylor allegedly stab s husband, 31 year old Taylor, in self defense. He was hospitalized in serious condition but later listed as satisfactory. Deputies found blood on the kitchen floor and Mrs Taylor jailed for investigation.
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Leon Taylor
Fuller Road
Taylor
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Leasa
Howard van Buren
George Ekosco
Mrs. Taylor
Three Injured In Wellington Traffic Crash
At the Quarry and Jones roads intersection three miles southwest of Wellington a car driven by Guy Clark age 25 collided with Elmer Phim age 72 from Ada, injuring Clark his wife Ilary 24 and daughter Shar on. They were treated at Falls Clinic. Mrs Plum failed to stop at a stop sign causing the crash. Clark suffered a forehead cut and Mrs Clark a bruised leg. Shar on lost a front tooth.
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Wellington
Guy Clark
Ilary
Sharon
Falls Clinic
yesterGax
Quarry
Jones Rates
Elmer A Phim
Wallace Street
Aiedina
State Patrol
Plum
Clark
Cars Plunge Into Creek After Morning Mishaps
Multiple cars skidded in Lorain and collided near Cleveland Street and Abberee Street. Mrs Ruth Dicier Rockiore 12 and Domsid Sheriden of Cleveland reported incidents around 9 am yesterday. A vehicle at 204 Lons fellow Street and another at 202 Heiverd Avenue were involved near traffic lights and a parked car on High Street.
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Lorain
West Rise
13Th Istreet
Ruth Dicier
Rockiore
Cleveland Street
Abbereé
E A. Sommers
Donsid Sheriden
Cleveland
M Avenue
Gberlin Road
Schurder
Midegg
Gus Bersece
Lonsfellow Street
David Seliers
Heiverd Avenue
Bear
Grivewey
Criven
Edward Strait
High
Toll Of Holiday Deaths One Of Nation's Highest Toll
A nationwide survey estimated the holiday death toll at 439, with 270 in traffic, 55 in fires, and 97 in miscellaneous accidents. Freezing weather across much of the country brought record snows, bitter cold, and several deadly house fires, including the Berlin family tragedy.
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United Press
National Safety Council
Imost
Canada
Hudson Bay
Dixieland
Pembina
N. D
Great Lakes
Ohio Valley
Appalachians
Middle Atlantic States
Atlanta
Binghampton
N. Y
Elkins
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Columbia
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Louisville
Richmond
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Big Piney
Wyo
Aero
Nev
Nevada
California
Weather Bureau
Texas
New York
Ohio
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Ohio Sees 34 Die From Cold and Crashes Over Christmas
United Press reports 34 deaths in Ohio over the Christmas weekend from traffic crashes on icy roads, fires, and carbon monoxide. Victims include multiple families across Steubenville, Dayton, Cleveland, Portsmouth, and Steubenville.
Immediate Guaranteed Auto Service Ad by Deetz Inc
Ad copy for Chrysler Plymouth service at 728 W Broad, promoting immediate guaranteed auto service by Deetz, Inc.
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Deetz, Inc
Chrysler-Plymouth
W. Broad
Ady
Minister Receives Gift Car After Accident
GRAFTON Santa gave Rev. Reber Chaunce a new car after his recent crash left his vehicle unusable. He ministers to Grafton and Belden Methodists and the community raised funds for the purchase. New Year’s Eve event by Sophistcates at The Supper Club offers music and dancing at $2 per couple. Reservations via phone 55-233.
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Reber. Chaunce
Chaunce
Belden
Sophisticates
Doug Goiro
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Raymond Wise
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Steubenville
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Sandusky
Marion L. Viers
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Sciotoville
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Dayton
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