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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1949

Page

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Truman tax boost plan entangles Idaho canyon rescue

Five hundred people including 200 men 200 women and 100 children are stranded in a Boise canyon camp below the Anderson Ranch damsite after heavy snowdrifts cut roads and telephones. Officials plan radio drops and air parcels with food fuel and a rotary plow works to reopen access as avalanches threaten.

Boise, Ida Anderson Ranch Dan Boise River Here Don Walters Reclamation Bureau Baise Delbert Hutching Anderson Ranch Reclamation Boise Idaho Mountain Home Ida

Western States Hit By Blizzards Floods And Avalanches

West states faced a barrage of ground blizzards floods and avalanches with winds up to fifty mph shredding snow drifts. Rail lines suffered rock slides derailed freight trains and a food shortage was eased by an airplane shuttle at Rawlins. A canyon town near Anderson Ranch Dam faced possible burial under rock and snow as multiple slides isolated residents.

United Press West Wyoming Dakotas Union Pacific Railroad Northern Little Idaho Anderson Ranch Dam jHanna Rawlins North Dakota South Dakota Oregon Washington Idaho Waitsburg Preston Walla Walla Blue Mountain Pendelton la Grande Union Pacific Porland Minam Enterprise Columbia River Astoria Boise Ida Don Walters

Scarlet fever outbreak hits town of 1900 in Kentucky

Morehead Kentucky faces a scarlet fever outbreak near epidemic levels affecting Breckinridge Training School tied to Morehead State College. Fifteen cases reported, two more possibly, and Moorehead High also has a case. Breckinridge School closed. high school and college stay open. Health officer Dr Evans Rowan County cites years since last case and cannot explain spread. Nearby county areas not yet checked.

Morehead Breckinridge Evans Rowan County Evans

Weather and dining items in Cleveland and Boston

Northeast Ohio forecast calls for fair weather this afternoon tonight and Saturday with continued cold today and early tonight rising temperatures later tonight and Saturday lows around 23 and highs near 48. Also a Boston ad offers Strip Steak on a jackery plank with whipped potatoes for 2.00 at Careys Villa featuring Don and Johnny with novelty tunes and smooth dance music.

Cleveland Ohio Boston Carey’s* Villa Don Johnny Ranks

13 Lorain County Students Qualify for Speech Finals

Thirteen Lorain County high school students qualified for the Ohio High School Speech League finals after the county event at Clearview School. Judges and icy roads affected attendance, but most contestants competed. Winners in Dramatic Declamations, Humorous Declamations, Oratorical Declamations, and Original Orations earned spots for the March finals in Columbus.

Lorain County Rebecca Lynne Prybyl Clearview Bertha Caspanzo South Amherst Dorothy Fay Smith Ridgeville High School Betty Taylor Henrietta High School Rachael Hannon Oberlin Ridgeville Henrietta Florerice Dupaski Columbia Nancy Candito Patricia Ann Cramer Nina Baker Elyria High School Veronica Ruschinsky Ellie Joyce Henson Allen Sinclair J. B. Cameron Cleveland Board of Education Jack Smith Avon Sem Ruth Hinerman Marilyn Foor Darlene Heussner Lidice Ruth M. Hardy Lorain High School Columbus JC. A. Gibbons

New Storm Roars Into Northern Wyoming

A new snowstorm with winds near 50 mph roared from Montana into northern Wyoming, threatening Montana and Colorado and echoing the January blizzard. The U S Weather Bureau issued warnings as stockmen faced danger to weakened herds, with Minnesota also bracing for another blizzard and colder air following.

United Press & New Montana Wycoming United States Weather Bureau Denver Colorado Minnesota

Motorbike Rider Fatally Injured near New Vienna

Albert Layman a 15 year old New Vienna High School sophomore was fatally injured this morning while riding a motorbike to school. Police say his bike collided with the rear of a parked truck as he rode with his head down to shield from the wind. The incident occurred near New Vienna, marking a tragic early day event for the community.

New Vienna Albert Layman

Railroad Union Head Condemns Conveyor Idea

A Cleveland labor and industry clash arose over Lorain to East Liverpool belt transport. Railroad Trainmen chief A F Whitney blasts the Buck Rogers scheme as a profit grab by big corporations, urging caution on wear and upkeep as rails shift belts. U S Steel’s Plowman sees some appeal but warns of equipment wear, while others question feasibility. No. 2 continued on page 2.

Cleveland Lorain East Liverpool A. F. Whitney Brotherhood of Elyria Banks Lincoln Whitney Dyer G. Plowman U. S. Steel Corp

Charter Presented for New Scout Troop 145

A Boy Scout charter for Troop 145, sponsored by Elyria Kiwanis Club, was presented at a Kiwanis luncheon. Rufus G. Taylor, Kiwanis president and Southeastern District chairman, presented the charter to Harold Dicken. David Ferguson was named the new Scout leader. two boys were inducted. Eagle Scout candidate Sidney Byars spoke on Scouting, its history, and the meaning of badges. Guests included Vern Andrews and Dr. R. L. Shilling.

Elyria Kiwanis Club Mkiwanians Elks Marine Rooms Rufus G. Taylor Firelands Area Council Boy Scouts of America Harold Dicken Kiwanis Club David Ferguson Sidney Byars Eighth Street American Legion Vern Andrews North Ridgeville R. L. Shilling Elyria

Man Held As Robbery Suspect In South Amherst

A South Amherst man was held in the county jail for investigation after the burglary of Quarry Town Tavern in South Amherst. James Desantis reported the tavern entered Wednesday night and $24 missing. The suspect was picked up Thursday by Deputy Kosco on Route 113 while walking toward Elyria. He had been identified as the man seen leaving the tavern.

South Amherst Quarry Town James Desantis George Kosco Elyria Kosco

U S Demands Hungary Recall Official

Washington demanded Hungary recall John G. Florian the legation first secretary here after Budapest expelled Robin E. Steussy and Stephen Kodak. The note said Florian should leave the United States as soon as possible while a spokesman called it a coincidence.

Washington United States Hungary State Department John G. Florian Legation Florian Andrew Sik Budapest Robin E. Steussy Stephen Kodak

Elyria Council of Laymen Elects Officers

Representatives from Elyria churches met at First Congregational to organize the Elyria Council of Laymen. Officers named are Wainwright president Christie vice president Kraps secretary Eager treasurer. A constitution was adopted and a senate formed to govern with delegates from each church. Planning session set for February 14.

Elyria Council of Churches First Congregational Church Elyria Council of David P. Wainwright First Christian Church James Christie Robert Kraps the Fields Methodist Church Paul Eager Pilgrim Congregational Church United Church Senate

Scouts To Have Lunch With Governor

Boy Scouts Don Taylor of Elyria and Richard Kelley of Norwalk will accompany Field Executive Charles Hupp of Elyria to Columbus for a report to the state program as part of Boy Scout Week. They will meet Governor Frank Lausche and join a statewide briefing with reports from Ohio councils, mirroring a Washington program where 12 regional scouts reported to President Truman.

Don Taylor Elyria Richard Kelley Norwalk Charles Hupp Columbus Hupp Firelands Area Ohio Washington Truman Kentucky West Virginia James Boswurm Engle Huron Firelands

Pope Confers With Italian Premier On Vatican Pact

Pope Pius XI told Premier Alcide de Gasperi the Vatican will defend Catholic doctrine against Communist attacks in Italy during a 53 minute audience marking the 20th anniversary of the Lateran Pacts. De Gasperi's first official visit as prime minister included a kiss at the tomb of Pope Pius and a private talk in the papal library.

Rome Pius XI Alcide de Gasperi Vatican Italy de Gasperi Papal St. Peters Basilica Pius

Elyrian Appointed Safety Advisor For Commission

Albert W. Meanor of Elyria has been named safety advisor for the Industrial Commission of Ohio with headquarters in Lorain County. The appointment takes effect February 15, with Meanor reporting to the Division of Safety and Hygiene for training. He will oversee safety in about five counties, succeeding part time coverage by Carl Engle since August.

Albert W. Meanor Elyria Industrial Commission of Ohio Lorain County Raymond M. Brouse Western Reserve University University of Toledo Elyvia Western Automatic Machine Screw Company

Chinese Reds Agree To Peace Talks Within Month

An unofficial Nanking peace delegation reports that the Chinese Communists told them they will enter peace talks with the Nationalists within a month. General Yeh Chien-Ying assured no attacks on the Yangtze River line guarding Nanking and Shanghai during or before the talks.

Nanking Yeh Chien- Ying Peiping Yangtze River Shanghai

Leaders To Go Slow On Tax Change

Washington The House Ways and Means Committee will sidetrack President Truman s 4 0 0 0 0 000 000 general tax increase in favor of hearings on broader Social Security legislation Hearings on the Social Security measure will begin February 28 and run for four to six weeks, as leaders intend a slow approach to corporate and higher income tax hikes.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee Truman Dir Bil. Truman Ways and Means

Eight Trustees Nominated for Elyria Y M C A Election

Nominating committee announces eight candidates Vernon Bell Reverend Willam A Leath Dr Wesley Suler Dr Aten Davies Carl Miller Dr Mark Willis Richard Gollmar and Robert D Oldfield for three year terms at the annual dinner in the Y M C A gym next Thursday at 6 30 pm. Incumbents whose terms expire include H Kellogg Day Richard J Elliott R M Timms W B Timms Dr Robert S Wilson Reverend G Russell Hargate Frank P Weil and Grover L Severs. Holdovers include Howard C Gollmar Earl Lautenschleger Ralph Murbach and others. Canton M C A secretary John A Sessions will speak on The M C A Looks to the Future. The meeting is open to the public.

Elyria ”. M. C. A Vernon Bell Willam A. Leath Wesley Suler Aten Davies Carl Miller Mark Willis Richard Goll Ralph Murbach Ralph W. Standen Henry W. Ault A. J. Lehman R. L. Gehl Charles Terry Worth A. Fauver M. F. Fey BR. J. Fitch Wilbur J. Henry M. BH. Crowder E. R. Schneider Harold H. Eibling Harold E. Birch John A. Sessions Canton Sessions

Bookies Bilked By Gamblers In Seattle

Three gamblers faced charges under the Federal Communications Act after using a concealed shortwave radio transmitter to relay racing results to accomplices in Seattle bookmaking dens. Eddie Plesa Ralph Casey and George Laclair posted 1500 dollars bail each following arraignment.

Seattle Eddie Plesa Ralph Casey George Laclair New York FCC U. S Edward Scully Scully Hialeah Miami Fairgrounds New Orleans Santa Anita

Chronicle Telegram Want Ads Offer Bargains and Quick Sales

It's magic in the air or so it seems as Chronicle Telegram Want Ads deliver the usual results. Sell or buy items from cars and furniture to clothing and jewelry and even hardware like andirons and Dutch sinks. Call 44-121 or 44-131 to place an ad.

Chronicle-Telegram Chronicle- Telegram

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