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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1950

Page

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U S Seizure Of Mines Could End Walkout

Pittsburgh strike deepens fuel crisis as a 2 000 strong picket raid mine set tipple on fire and West Virginia arrests follow amid warnings federal seizure of soft coal mines is near inevitable A high official says seizure could avert a contract return if talks with Lewis succeed or miners return under seizure actions by government and court orders loom over the union.

Pittsburgh United Mine Pennsylvania West Virginia UMW Lee Burkey Maxwell Washington John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Truman O Congress Lewis Richmond Keech

Coal Shortage Becomes Acute in Elyria

The Chronicle Telegram reports a sharp coal shortage across Elyria with manufacturers warning of possible shutdowns if supplies do not arrive soon. Schools greenhouses and utilities face narrow margins as local yards and truck deliveries thin out. Welfare officials and hospitals report varying access while city services scramble to secure adequate coal amid a broader community survey.

Elyria Chronicle-Telegram Companisan Slack Cordwood Chioa F. L. Shaw Elyria Memorial Hospital City Hall

Schools Closed Tomorrow in Honor of Washington's Birthday

Elyria and Lorain County public schools will be closed tomorrow for Washington's Birthday. Regular classes resume Thursday. city and county offices close. A Ridgeville steam pipe break gave 727 pupils an unscheduled holiday, suspending bus runs and activities at St. Peter's parish school. All three schools reopen Thursday morning.

Elyria Lorain County Washington Ridgeville Field St. Peter's Parochial School

Northeastern Ohio Forecast Warmer, Rain Through Wednesday

Cloudy and warmer this afternoon through Wednesday with rain tonight and on Wednesday. Low tonight near 29, high Wednesday around 42. Five day outlook shows snow in the north, rain in the south at start and again Friday or Saturday, with total precipitation about half an inch. Temperatures near normal overall, milder early then colder late in the period.

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Two Youths Held For Grand Jury In Cottage Break In

Donald Kruse and Thomas James both 18 from Cleveland were bound to the grand jury by Justice James Horn for breaking into a cottage on Indian Hollow road Saturday night. Bond was fixed at 1000 dollars each for breaking and entering and Kruse received an additional 500 dollars bond for carrying a concealed weapon. The cottage is owned by Marian Goodnich of Cleveland.

Donald Kruse Thomas James Cleveland Grand James Horn Indian Hollow Road Kruse Marian Good- Nich

Committee Named To Study City Salaries

Council President Ralph Terry appointed a special committee to study city salaries for inequities. The panel includes Kenneth Lord as chairman, with Harry Patterson, John McDonough, Dale Kellogg and Frank Kayden.

Ralph Terry Kenneth Lord Harry Patterson John McDonough Dale Kellogg Frank Kayden

Vogeler Sentenced to 15 Years for Saboage and Spying

Robert A. Vogeler, 39, an American businessman, was sentenced to 15 years in a Hungarian prison after pleading guilty to sabotage and spying for the United States. Edgar Sanders received 13 years. two Hungarian co defendants were given death sentences, others 5 to 10 years. The court ordered asset confiscation and expulsion from Hungary.

Vogeler Robert A. Vogeler Budapest Hungary Hungarian People’s Court Edgar Sanders Hunary United States Sanders Vienna Morris L. Ernst New York London Foreign Office

Books Discussion Group Meeting Tomorrow at First Congregational

The Great Books Discussion Group will meet tomorrow at 7:45 PM in a First Congregational church parlor. The session will discuss readings from Thucydides and outline plans for forming a new study group.

First Congregational Church Thucydides

Will Take Steps For Completing Planning Study

Safety Director D W Mothe reported to council that a meeting with a representative of Ladislas Segoe firm of city Planning engineers is to be held Friday to discuss a contract to continue the planning study for the Elyria Civic Foundation. Council recently voted to back the work, about $16,000, noting the foundation had already spent nearly $19,000 of the $35,000 contract for a complete survey. The county jury commission will meet in February to draw 60 additional names from the jury wheel for service during the current term.

D. W. Mothe Council Ladislas Segoe Elyria Civic Foundation Common Pleas Court

Elyria to Host Second Annual Community Dinner on April 19

Elyria Chamber of Commerce announces the 51st anniversary event with Dr. Alfred P. Haake as principal speaker. Haake, a renowned economist and former mayor, has long tied labor, management, and politics in his work. Dinner aims to seat about 1500 at Bendix-Westinghouse and U.S. Chamber of Commerce backing.

Elyria Chamber of Commerce Alfred P. Haake Burton Ohlemacher General Motors Corporation Haake Chicago Up Bureau Bureau of Industrial Economics Detroit Simmons Company Springs, Mattress and Bed Manufacturers Sions United Lutheran Church In America Labor Board Rotary Club Executives Club City Club All of Chicago Ohlemacher

Proposal By Churchill Called Irresponsible

London Deputy Prime Minister Herbert Morrison denounces Churchill plan for a Big Three atomic bomb meeting as irresponsible and foolish for the election campaign. Morrison warned the electorate will view it unfavorably as voting nears for a new House of Commons. Bevin rejected the idea in a speech at Eltham Baths amid renewed campaign focus.

London Herbert Morrison Labor Party Winston Churchill Morrison Churchill House of Commons Labor Laborite Ernest Bevin Eltham Baths Carek Florist Adv

City to spend about forty one thousand for new equipment

City council approved about 41 000 for new gear including a fire truck for the east side station at 17 000 a street department grader at 12 000 police radio equipment at 11 000 and a water department light truck at 1 650 The FCC requires police radios to switch to FM by next July and the city must lease the radio tower atop Elyria Savings for 1 The fire truck replaces a 1926 model and a 1929 east side pumper

East Side Federal Communications Commission Water Department D. W. Kothe FCC Kothe Elyria Savings and Trust Co

Traffic Control Again Discussed By City Council

A safety committee report to remove the Broad Street cross walk at Chapel faced a ta bled vote by six to three in council last night. Chairman H L Cordrey urged action to reduce pedestrian danger while Councilman Scott led the move to table, supported by Lord Wisninski Decker Patterson and McDonough. Cordrey cited six hours of observed danger and said he did not want responsibility for an accident. Councilman McDonough asked about a traffic light, Director Kothe said lights would cost about 1200 dollars but could slow traffic. Other ongoing studies include parallel parking curb height changes and Route 20 rerouting that may alter Broad Street traffic.

Broad Street Chapel Safety Committee H. L. Cordrey James C. Scott Kenneth Lord Walter Wisnnski Walter Decker Harry Patterson John McDonough Cordrey Dale Kellogg Frank Kayden McDonough Kothe

Will Hold Drive To Get Funds For Uniforms

An enthusiastic group of more than 50 Elyma High parents met to plan a week long spring campaign to fund new uniforms for the 80 piece marching band. Costs around 8000 dollars if overcoats are included. Campaign date to be set. committee to be named March 14. Band director cited worn uniforms and a treasury of 525.71.

Elyma High School Elyma Robert W. Butts Butts Robert E. Wilson Board of Education Walter VonBrock Treasury VonBrock

Elyria Library Closure For Washington's Birthday

The Elyria Library will be closed all day tomorrow February 22 in observance of Washingtons birthday. Books may be returned by placing them in the box on the library porch.

Elyria Washington

Lorain County seniors win scholarships in state test

Twenty two Lorain County seniors earn certificates for ranking in the high 25 percent of 85 county participants on the general scholarship test held February 4. Stephen Barry Ware topped the list with 249 points, followed by Rufus Putnam Brewing with 228. Additional top scorers and honorable mentions include Alice Louise Babcock, David Roger Macsay, Richard Harvey Lyndes, Robert Paul Christopher, James Carr Kawasaki, Norman Francis Folley, Constance Anne Ewbbard, William Robert Fails, James Harker Smith, and eleven others from Oberlin Elyria Amherst Brighton Avon Lake Ridgeville and Columbia. Highest score possible is 300.

Lorain County State Department of Education Elyria High School Stephen Barry Ware Wellington Rufus Putnam Brewing Oberlin Alice Louise Babcock Brighton David Roger Macsay Elyria Richard Harvey Lyndes Robert Paul Christopher Avon Lake James Carr Kawasaki Brownhelm Norman Francis Folley Constance Anne Ewbbard Avon William Robert Fails James Harker Smith Richard Owen Weaver David Jaever Gamble Leila Mae Ott Amherst Philip D. Surdock

No Delivery Of Letter Mail Tomorrow In Elyria

Postmaster William Jenne announces George Washington's birthday holiday observance in Elyria. No letter mail delivery tomorrow and post office windows closed though parcel post and special delivery will be distributed. Outgoing mail remains handled as usual and the lobby remains open for stamp purchases.

Elyria George Washington William Jenne Cty

Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Observes Washington's Birthday

The local BUC office will be closed all day tomorrow for Washington's Birthday. Claimants normally reporting then are asked to report at the scheduled hour on Thursday, per Foster P. Dirlam, manager.

Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Washington Foster P. Dirlam

Vets Service Office Not Open Tomorrow

Lorain County Veterans Service will be closed all day tomorrow to observe the Washington Birthday holiday. Service officer Jack L. Refenning reported today.

Lorain County Veterans Service Washington Jack L. Refenning

Diplomats Ordered Out as U S Breaks with Bulgaria

Washington announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Bulgaria over charges against U S minister Donald Reed Heath and espionage allegations. Bulgaria’s charge d affaires Peter Voutov was notified to withdraw the Bulgarian mission, with an immediate recall expected by early March.

Washington State Department Bulgaria Michael J. McDermott United States Sofia Peter Voutov Donald R. Heath U.S Biseceien U. S Voutov Llewellyn Thompson Constantin Grigorov U. S. Legation Department Donald Reed Heath Legation Heath Sm All Morning United Press Prague

Jury selection nears end in Dr Sander mercy murder trial

In Manchester New Hampshire Superior Judge Harold Wescott said the state may challenge juror nine after an hour long conference. Nine of twelve jurors were chosen on the first day with six Catholics two Protestants and one Episcopalian. The state accuses Dr Hermann N Sander of injecting air to kill a dying patient Abbie Borreto on December 4. An alternate juror was to be chosen and jurors may view the alleged crime scene at Hillsborough County Hospital.

Manchester N. H Harold E. Wescott Chambers Hermann N. Sanders Alfred Baines Manchester Gas Company Hermann N. Sander Sander Abbie C. Borreto Hillsboro County Hospital

Cannot Tell a Lie Novelty Chromide Telegram For Sale

A quirky Washington's Birthday Telegram for sale promotes an inexpensive Chromide product with Want Ads. It urges readers to call 4752 or 4753 to place ads, promising ease of use and quick access to classified numbers.

IWE Washington

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