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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1948

Page

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Eisenhower Warns U S Not Ready For War Threats

In his final Army Chief of Staff report General Dwight D. Eisenhower warns Communism is advancing and war could erupt any time, though no planned U S attack is foreseen. He urges universal military training and Marshall Plan adoption to bolster Western allies, and he brands Soviet expansion the major threat to peace.

WASHINGTON Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Eisenhower United States U. S U.S Europe America Persia Mediterranean

Ohio River flood expected to reach crest in Ohio Valley

The Ohio River and tributaries surge toward flood stage in southern Ohio as warm meltwater pools into swollen streams. Forecasts show 52 feet by 7 am Tuesday and crest near 55 feet shortly after in Cincinnati, with widespread warnings and Red Cross readiness as Portsmouth and Newport report rising waters and breached protections.

Ohio Weather bureau Cincinnati Red Cross Portsmouth Newport Pomeroy

Western and Southern Railroads To Raise Coach Fares

The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized Western and Southern Railroads to raise passenger coach fares by 13.63 percent. The one way fare rises from 22 to 25 cents per mile, with proportional round trip increases, adding about 21 million dollars a year to Western carriers and 4.2 million to Southern roads.

WASHINGTON Interstate Commerce Commission Western and Southern Railroads western

Plane Crash on Ice Kills Two Men

In ERIE Michigan two men Ivan Moore of Toledo and Robert J Smith of Erie died when a light plane crashed on the ice of Lake Ene. In Columbus Joseph W Bays 41 died after his clothing ignited while using a bio torch to keep warm in a warehouse. Burial planned at Ironion.

ERIE Mich Ivan Moore Toledo Robert J Smith Lake Ene COLUMBUS Joseph W Bays Ironion

Weather forecast for Cleveland area turns mild then cooler

Northeastern Ohio will be cloudy and warmer this afternoon with continued mild conditions tonight and Tuesday. A colder spell arrives by Tuesday afternoon with a low around 34 and a high near 48 on Tuesday.

CLEVELAND Ohio

Local Auto Service and Dental Ads

Immediate guaranteed auto service offered by Deetz Inc at 728 W Broad Street with phone 2388. Dentist Dr Ray Smush advertises open evenings at 25015 5th St with phone 6622 offering new transparent plates and repair relining or rebuilding services.

Ray Smush 5th St Adv

Minister Opens Lenten Services with Questions on Those Drawn to Jesus

Rev Joseph H. Evans of Zion Congregational Church at First Congregational led a Lent service sermon titled The Pepie Who Draw Near to Jesus. He outlined four groups who sought Jesus: the curious crowds, those seeking meaning or comfort, publicans, and sinners ostracized yet drawn to a loving, restoring God.

Pepie Jesus Joseph H. Evans Mit Zion Congregational church Cie eigne First Congregational church Specker Mr. Evans Jones Evans

Candlelite Inn Serves Fish Daily During Lent Ady

The Candlelite Inn announces a Lent menu with fish served daily. Ady notes the restaurant will feature seafood offerings throughout the period.

CANDLELITE INN Ady

Fire in Philadelphia furniture store traps firemen underground

A four alarm blaze at Gibson Furniture Store in mid city Philadelphia spread smoke and illuminating gas through a sub basement forty feet below. Sixty firefighters were felled by smoke and gas as heavy fumes poured from the building at Sixth and Market leaving forty five customers inside when the fire broke out and thirty two escaped.

PHILADELPHIA tocey Micrve Gibson Furniture Sixth Market

Funeral for Coli F C Gerlach

Funeral services arranged for Coli F C Gerlach 76 who died last night after a long illness. He commanded the 146th Ohio Infantry in World War I and served as postmaster from 1920 to 1924. He later led the Boys Industrial School at Lancaster.

Lincoln Ad Promotes Sensation Hunters and Song of the Thin Man

An advertisement highlights two film titles, Sensation Hunters and Song of the Thin Man, likely showcasing new releases in Lincoln. The notice emphasizes entertainment options and theater listings available to local audiences.

LINCOLN Sensation Hunters” & “Song of the Thin Man Adv

Ice Destroys Trees As Black River Rages In Cascade Park

The east branch of the Black River surged yesterday for two to three hours with a massive ice mass breaking loose above Cascade Park. Ice blocks lined the banks today while water rose about five feet in 45 minutes and then fell rapidly. Park Superintendent John Madlock cites data from the US Geological Survey and Ohio authorities.

Cascade Park John Madhock Mackock Geological Survey State of Ohio

Elyria Woman To Be Honored On Leap Day Birthday

Ada Dumont born February 29 at Elyria Memorial Hospital in 28 years will celebrate her seventh birthday on a Sunday with a family dinner. Her mother Mrs Rovoert Shannon and brother plan a social event at their Chestnut Street home.

Elyria Memorial Hospital Ada Dumont fnee Koppenhafer Rovoert Shannon Chestnut street Dumon Dumont Ada George Stevens Ada Stevens Gates Hospital Dussont

Wilcox Named Co-Chairman of Red Cross Drive

Attorney Hubbard Wilcox was chosen to co-chair the American Red Cross fund drive in the Elyria area during March. He has long served on Red Cross teams and is a member of the City Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Hubbard Wilcox American Red Cross fund Elyria Wilcox Red Cross City Planning Commission Board of Zoning Appeals

Truman To Seek More Military Aid For Greece And Turkey

President Truman denounces communist activity in Greece and says he will ask Congress for additional military assistance for Greece and Turkey. He submits his quarterly aid report and says ERP may fund more economic aid if approved, but ERP won’t finance new military aid. any such aid will come from Congress at the appropriate time.

WASHINGTON Truman Greece Congress Turkey House Senate Mediterranean the ERP Soviet Russia pame Bro

Remains to Be Interred After Battle of the Bulge

A ceremony at St Avola cemetery marks the exhumation and burial of 16,000 American soldiers who fell in the Battle of the Bulge. About half will be interred at home, the rest later at a new permanent cemetery 100 miles west.

NANCY Prance Battle of the Bulge St Avola here

Capitol Daisy Kenyon Star Cast Advances Ad

Capitol releases advertise Daisy Kenyon with Joan Crawford and Dana Andrews. Film promotion highlights lead actors and availability in theaters.

CAPITOL Daisy Kenyon Joan Crawford Dana Andrews Adv

Pleas of Guilty Entered by Six Prisoners in Lorain Court

Six pleas of guilty were entered this morning at a general arraignment before Judge Guy B Findley. Clifford Newman and Walter Adcox. Lorain, indicted for a Highland Grill holdup on January 5. received $383 from the till and small amounts from five patrons and both pleas were guilty. John McCampbell, Avon Lake, indicted for traffic manslaughter in the death of Joseph Miksanek. pleaded guilty and was granted probation after testimony that he slowed and failed to stop at Route 58 and Middle Ridge. Allen Bailey, Lorain, indicted for faking ownership of a Lorain car. pleaded guilty and case continued for testimony from the owner’s son. Edward Gleodell pleaded guilty to forging a $63 check cashed at the Sederis Hotel and attempted to cover it in Indiana. Flossed Lumpkin, 18, Lorain, pleaded guilty to armed robbery and forgery involving forged wage slips at National Tube Co. The court continued disposition of Lumpkin as well as awaiting more testimony. further details appear on Page 2.

Guy B Findley Clifford Newman Walter Adcox Lorain Highland Grill John McCampbell Avon Lake Joseph Miksanek Route 58 Middle Ridge Richard Horah McCampbell Horan Allen Bailey Loran W. C. Richardson Nov. W fom Bailey Edward Gleodell Gleodell Sederis Indiana

Dean Of The Sacred College Of Cardinals Dies

Vatican City reports Gennaro Cardinal Granito Pignatelis death at 97. He died at 1030 am after the College received a second Apostolic blessing from Pope Pius X. His passing leaves six cardinals eligible and 37 Italian, with B. Francesco Ceara Marchett Selvagmar named to succeed him.

VATICAN CITY Gennaro Cardinal Granito Pignatei D. Beimorte Sacred College of Cardinals Cardines Pius Xai Pignateil College of Cardinals cean Francesco Ceareral Marchett Selvagmar

Four Killed As Plane Crashes Into Altamaha River

VIDALTA Ga Four people die when a low flying private plane strikes a power line and plunges into the Altamaha River. Victims include R J McNatt Jr 37 a Pacific war veteran, Jack Murray 28 Wa3dee Mortis 39 and Waldo Sharpe 14. McNair owned and piloted the craft. Local ad notes immediate automotive service by Deetz Inc Chrysler Plymouth at 728 W Broad St.

VIDALTA Altamaha Gax R J. McNatt, Jr B'sear naty Jack Murray

Supreme Court Upholds Rent Control Act of 1947

The U S Supreme Court unanimously upheld the constitutionality of the Rent Control Act of 1947. Justice William O Douglas wrote the opinion reversing a Cleveland federal district court ruling from last November which held the act unconstitutional. The district court had argued Congress lacked authority after Truman declared an end to hostilities on December 31, 1946. The decision came rapidly as Congress considering extension of the act.

WASHINGTON Supreme Court William O. Douglas Cleveland federal district court district court Congress Truman

Parley on Germany Delayed by Western Powers

London reports the opening of an American Anglo French conference on postwar Germany was postponed from next Thursday to the following Monday. Russia protests that the meeting violates Potsdam terms and undermines the Big Four. the United States proposed the delay, with Britain and France agreeing.

LONDON Germany Russia United States Washington Congress Big Four council of Foreign M Great Britain France

Renew Jewish Arab Fighting Resumes in Haifa and Susa am Galilee

Reports indicate escalating Jewish Arab fighting over the weekend with casualties ranging from 14 to 21 dead. Official tallies cite 13 Arabs and one Jew killed, while unofficial counts add Jews and a British constable amid clashes in Haifa. An attack by a Haganah force on Susa am Galilee killed eleven Arabs and wounded three, destroying 14 houses.

JERUSALEM jin damong Haifa Haganah Susa am Galilee Susa

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