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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1947
Page
8
A Cleveland circular warns readers after a surge in purse snatchings and robberies. It notes casualties, urges civilians to lock homes and carry little cash, and asks police to act swiftly while predicting crime may rise. Key figures reference Elyria fears and gunmen, urging vigilance.
Worldwide air disasters last weekend claimed about 67 lives including Grace Moore Metropolitan Opera star and Prince Gustaf Adolf. A Dutch plane crash at Copenhagen killed 22, while Moore and the prince died en route to Sweden and from a hunting trip respectively.
A disjointed wartime era discourse surveys leadership qualities in figures like Marshall and Secretary of State nominees, touching on patriotism, prejudice, and the conduct of foreign affairs. It cites generals, political figures, and remarks on national unity, with scattered quotes and opinions amid archival confusion.
Senator Butler faced fierce pushback from Senator Taylor and others on Capitol Hill as he blocked a resolution allowing alcohol and syrup to be produced in the same plant. The target plant, Farm Crops Processing Corp of Omaha, is linked to Butler's former partners and to the Butler-Welsh Grain Co. OPA probes note wage and price concerns, with Treasury and OPA opposing preferential grain contracts and possible personal gain from cost-plus arrangements. The dispute centers on wartime policies, syrup bids, and a $400,000 government debt amid a Senate push to suspend syrup restrictions for seven months.
A Canadian trial of Henry Harris and other conspirators exposes a Soviet espionage network run from Moscow and the Russian embassy in Ottawa. The royal commission’s 733 page report details extensive evidence of loyalty betrayals, Gouzenko’s courage, and links to the United States while naming key figures and royalties concerns.
A 1947 United Feature opinion piece argues Soviet attempts to obtain Canadian and US passports reveal an extensive espionage network. It warns against witch hunts, notes HUAC's active year with Hollywood hearings, and condemns totalitarian tactics while praising Canada’s democracy and free society.
A group of 22 guests gathered for Circle Two organizing meeting at Mrs Howard Hulses home. A buffet luncheon followed a business session with temporary chair, devotional on Fear led by Mrs Ray A Jackson, and readings from Scripture and Fear of the Unknown by Dan Poling.
Prayer closed the service as Mrs. Ben Kennelly chaired a nominating committee that proposed officers for the coming year. The slate included chairman Mrs. Hulse, vice chair Mrs. C E Nichols, secretary Mrs. H H Grege, treasurer Mrs. Fox, sunshine chair Mrs. Howard Brown, sales tax chair Mrs. Clarence Whitney, chaplain Mrs. Jackson, and ways and means chair Mrs. Sage. Meetings are the second Thursday monthly except July and August.
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