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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1948
Page
1
In Paris the Communist deputies were defeated 340 to 183 as they tried to force debate on American stopgap aid to France. The push aimed to stall Robert Schuman’s inflation measures and the government signaled swift passage of the plan.
Earl Mathews aged 18 of 840 West 22nd street Lorain was critically injured at 6 10 am when his car struck a freight train at a single track crossing on West Ridge road He was en route to pick up fiancee Phyllis Schramm for a Cleveland shopping trip planned for next month Police cited poor visibility and indicated the train crew may not have known of the accident Mathews was taken to St Joseph's hospital Lorain in very poor condition by William Gibbs and J Oberlin
Reports from Isamnina say Greek guerrillas shell two bridges near Konitsa at the Albania border, Bourazani and Stomion, with infiltrators repelled. Government troops plan a new attack as weather clears after casualties: 8 officers and 51 men killed, 200 wounded, 70 missing. guerrilla losses include 200 bodies found and 100 buried.
A shipload of Friend ship Food for Trair docked at Genoa last night after waiting in Guile harbor all day due to a tugboat crew strike. Tugboats Firefly brought the ship in when strikers allowed an exception to the traffic ban.
Weather update for northeastern Ohio shows cloudy skies with little temperature change this afternoon and tonight. Sunday will be partly cloudy with rising temperatures before snow arrives at night. Tonight’s low near 25. Sunday’s high around 37.
An advertisement for Geisel Manufacturing Inc. promotes all aluminum storm windows screens doors and Venetisan awnings with quick delivery. The notice lists 61 West Avenue and phone number 2991 as contact details.
In Jerusalem the Jewish community buried 29 victims amid ongoing fighting. British soldiers stood guard as violence and casualties continued with four Jews five Arabs and three Britons killed, while post office workers returned after protests over armed protection.
Police quickly arrested Charles E. Hummel 25 of 4292 St 163rd Street Cleveland shortly after he robbed Gene's Bakery on East River Street yesterday afternoon. The suspect, armed with a nickel plated gun, forced clerk Elizabeth Rumbaugh to surrender cash while bakery owner Eugenie Andrews and family were nearby. The scene unfolded about 3 35 p m and witnesses chased the getaway car, noting license details as officers pursued. Continued on page 2.
President Truman and the Republican Congress face a clash over a personal income tax cut. House Speaker Martin says Republicans aim to pass a tax reduction this year to boost take home pay and production. Truman remains unsure, open to a possible later cut, while Knutson proposes a $5.6 billion annual cut affecting up to 7.4 million taxpayers.
Winston Churchill and Lord Moran arrived in Marrakesh aboard a special plane to find Churchill nearly recovered from a cold. The wartime prime minister, previously confined to his hotel with a temperature, was able to go walking yesterday.
Senate Appropriations Committee disclosed that six Internal Revenue field employees including Raymond L. Adams and Charles R. Gidgeon speculated in commodity markets. The list covers July 1 1946 to Dec 1 1947 and names Wilford H. Absher Julius Kuzminski Charlton A. Pope and Duke C. Trexler.
A year of building in the Eliria area ends but housing pros say at least 500 rentable units are needed before demand is met. Real estate reports note buyers seek small to new homes, with activities centered on 6500 to 8000 dollar prices and some up to 10000, while many listings exceed 10000. Banks and FHA loans grow harder, reducing sales. renters face crowded, unsanitary conditions awaiting more units.
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson pledged ample sugar at fair prices and forecast early meat rationing. He set 1948 sugar quotas to keep wholesale prices near 8.40 per 100 pounds, with DC retail about 16 cents a pound. He estimated 1958 raw sugar needs at 7.8 million short tons, implying no price rise with ample supply.
The Elyria City Board of Education schedules its first 1948 meeting for Monday January 12. Newly elected Dr Charles E Guth will be sworn in and the board will organize for the year, with Dr Guth succeeding Albert W MecMen as vice president after 1947.
Karl Gilman a 36 year old seaman from Plainfield New Jersey was stabbed 12 times aboard the Flying Clipper in the Indian Ocean near Bombay Christmas morning. Captain H H Carlson of Woodbridge New Jersey performed a four hour operation without anaesthetic to save his life. Gilman described the attack as he lay in St Georges Hospital after the ship reached Bombay harbor. The assailant fled along the deck after the attack before escaping.
Northwestern Ohio gradually regains power and communications after a New Year ice storm that damaged poles wires and trees. Central Ohio sees tornadic winds destroy farm buildings with no injuries reported as flood warnings rise along rivers.
Washington budget questions threaten to delay GOP leaders as they shape this year’s program. The unknown is Marshall Plan spending size, with Truman asking Congress for 6.8 billion dollars for the April through June period, complicating tax cuts and other fiscal proposals.
Ohio Governor Thomas J. Herbert wed Mildred Stevenson of Indianapolis in a private Methodist ceremony at McKee Chapel. The couple planned a brief service and prepared to fly to Florida aboard a private plane piloted by Herbert, described as strictly private, with pastor Rev. Oscar Olson officiating.
A vast sheet of ice and snow spread from Iowa to the Atlantic coast producing widespread outages. At least 26 people died nationwide with additional fatalities from separate tornadoes and a train wreck. Utilities estimate losses near 30 million dollars and hundreds of thousands faced power and telecommunication outages. Roads and rivers were hazardous as crews worked to restore service and clear debris.
Service Director D W Kothe announced Delbert M Rader R D Grafton and Stanler Wisogorski of 369 Bon Air Avenue have been named filtermen at the water pumping station after passing a Nov 6 civil service exam. Salary is set at 2940 yearly. Also noted botanist Dr Harry C Beardslee 82 died after long illness. services set for Tuesday at Painesville. Capitol listings promote Merton of the Movies Exile. Strauss Flying Service ads invite free flight training for veterans.
In New York City and surrounding areas thousands of homes lacked heat electric power and telephone service amid a major snowstorm. Mayor O'Dwyer warned of city intervention in fuel oil deliveries to curb a possible black market as 28 000 homes had no power and 31 200 lacked phone service. Governor Driscoll declared a New Jersey emergency opening 18 armories to shelter the heatless. Three deaths attributed to the storm were reported in the city and city crews still worked to clear streets with 18 263 workers and 3169 pieces of equipment.
Richard Brandon, 44, treasurer and part owner of the Turn-About theater in Hollywood, was near death after a holdup and gunshot wound. Born Rhodehamel, he is from Piqua Ohio and formerly lived in Pittsburgh. The Turn-About is a famed Hollywood show spot on visitors tours.
Lioyd French age 6 son of Eugene French of 140 School street suffered a bruise near his left eye after running into Lake avenue street traffic and a northbound car driven by Norman Goodman of Lorain. He was with his brother Eugene Jr. 8 and was treated and released from Elyria Memorial Hospital.
A Philadelphia woman won 2500 dollars in back pay from an elderly man who visited for two weeks and stayed twelve years. The item ends with classified room rental promos and local ads for goods like canned foods and household supplies.
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