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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1954
Page
2
The Commerce Department reported that purchases increased as tail stores showed higher consumer spending. Officials noted resilient demand across sectors, hinting at broader economic strength despite mixed signals in other indicators.
The report shows overall sales up four percent from 1952 with automobile sales rising 18 percent. Clothing fell three percent while lumber and hardware sales slipped one percent, totaling about 1.49 billion dollars, unchanged from the prior year.
Berlin Connecticut report describes 18 month old Gary Hogan signaling the kitchen in his home as flames erupt, his mother witnessing the blaze. The incident highlights dangers from a triggered or delayed alarm system and the rapid spread of fire in a dwelling.
Elyria High School Coach William Coyer and the 1968 squad received Lions Club trophies for outstanding play. Honorees included Tom Fisher Chuck Butler and Jim Donnelly, with Mac Shilling unable to attend. Steve Hildebrandt spoke as president of the Cleveland Plastics Association. Plans were made for a Lorain Safety Committee meeting with Police Chief Boggs. Andy Johnston Bob Larkin and Bob Sparks led the Elyria Lions organizing efforts.
Chronicle-Telegram files recall Roosevelt proposing a fresh wartime budget in Congress totaling over 100 million dollars, boosting total wartime spending to more than a third of a trillion since 1840. The U S air arm reportedly punched near Berlin, hitting key German aircraft plants in a major blow to invasion prep. Elyria Chamber urged taxpayers to use city scrip for taxes. Federal and state engineers approved plans to improve Middle Avenue with bids due by February 1934, per Mayor W H Van Oster.
Born today January 13, you are complex and ambitious with contradictions in temperament. You aim high and prefer doing things your own way, with a mercurial emotional nature. You are sincere and loyal, a good speaker and writer, fond of travel, and skilled in making profitable business deals. Guard against burnout by releasing tension regularly.
Mr and Mrs C H Davis proprietors of Kipton Hatchery hosted 30 De Kalb chick salesmen and their wives Friday. The group met at the hatchery 1030 a m and were dinner guests at noon at Oberlin Inn. Walter Eppley and Foster Silvers from the De Kalb Wooster district office were present. A business session followed the dinner.
The narrative follows a GI winning streak with dice as tension rises in the barracks. A redheaded gambler continues rolling big numbers while others face losses and a cut in take home pay for essentials. Tiny sea horses reared in tanks at New Plymouth, New Zealand are claimed to be the first in captivity.
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