Truck Driver Narrowly Survives 12-Ton Roll Over
Walter Noble, driver for Batman-Holland Trucking Co Alliance Ohio, escaped death when his truck toppled four miles south of Wellington burying him under twelve tons of sheet steel and a wrecked cab and trailer. He swerved to pass a parked mail carrier's car and avoid an oncoming truck, was freed and taken to Falls Clinic Wellington with lacerations and a severe back injury.
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Walter Noble
Batman-Holland Trucking Co. Alliance, O
Wellington
Percy Garrett
R. Allen
Harry Soliday
Huntington
Noble
Falls
Route 20 At Kipton To Be Improved
State highway officials study widening of Route 20 at Kipton between two widened curves. Estimated cost about 118000 dollars. The section includes a narrow bridge deemed the worst hazard on Route 20 between Cleveland and Toledo. A 30 foot road and new bridge are proposed with plans nearly complete, pending state approval.
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Kipton
State Highway Department
R. Ault
State Department
Ault
J. E. Davidson
Cleveland
Toledo
State Highwey Department
Aull
Many Veterans Cashing Bonds Prompt Cashing Rise
Many Elyria veterans are cashing war bonds as vacation plans and month’s bills surge. C J Sartor postmaster reports a sudden uptick in bond cashing over the last two to three days, though totals are still well below the peak after issue. Most cashed bonds within days of receipt on June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyra
C. J. Sartor
Sartor
WPA Recreational Program Opens In Elyria
WPA authorities announced the opening of a recreational program in Elyria with the McKinley School playground as the first site. Three competent leaders will supervise activities for older and younger children, and more playgrounds are expected to follow. The Elyria Board of Education granted permission last month after delays in securing leaders.
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WPA
Elyria
McKinley
Ti Jg
Weather forecast notes fair, warmer tonight and Thursday
The forecast calls for fair skies with a modest warming trend tonight. Thursday is expected to stay generally fair and continue warm with light winds.
Receipts Show Gain at Elyria Post Office in 1956
The Elyria post office reports first half 1956 receipts at 71 802.64 up from 70 158.83 for the same period in 1935, a 1 643 1 increase. Second quarter receipts rose to 36 400.38, up 2 681 46 from last year, with factory business and parcel post driving growth. A local manufacturer purchased over 500 dollars in stamps, signaling expected heavy mail volume ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Charles J. Sartor
Sarter
Hlyria
Incal
President Roosevelt Invited to Cleveland Expo Visit
Francis W. Poulson, state Democratic chairman, announced that President Roosevelt has been invited to attend the Great Lakes Exposition in Cleveland late in August. The date for the Democratic state convention will be set to coincide with the visit, and the convention may be held in Cleveland if the president accepts.
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Columbus
Guly
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Francis W. Poulson
Poulson
Davey Leads Drive to End Ohio Food Tax
Ohio Governor Davey launched a constitutional amendment effort to ban the sales tax on food. Jona Garen gathered signatures toward placing the measure on the November ballot, with 218703 signatures due by August 4. The amendment would bar any excise tax on food for human consumption sold off premises after November 11, 1986.
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Columbus
Davey
Ohio
Jona Garen
John W. Bricker
Secretary of State
Dayven
Bath Honses
State To Take Over Kolbe Foster Park Road
County officials and the state highway department expect traffic relief as Kolbe Foster Park Road is added to the state system. J W R Unitt, division engineer, Ashland headquarters, says the road will be taken over once a construction contract for improvements is awarded.
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Kolbe-Foster Park Road
Lorain
State Highway Department
Kolbe-Foster Park
J. WR
Ashland
John D Rockefeller Sr At 97 Hopes For Century Mark
John D Rockefeller Sr. turns 97 today at Golf House New Jersey. He calls his health a miracle and hopes to reach 100 amid a quiet birthday, with plans limited to cake and possible visits from family while son John D Rockefeller Jr. remains in Europe.
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John D. Rockefeller Sr
Lakewood
SN. Or
John T. Rockefeller Sr
Golf House
Itm
New Jersey
Rockefeller
Netspapers
H. Parmalee Prentice
Madeline Prentice
Laurance §R. Rockefeller
Annie A. Evans
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Europe
Fail To Return To Jobs In Steel Mill
PORTSMOUTH O July Despite an announced eight week strike settlement at Wheeling Steel plant workers failed to return to work at a mass meeting. Amalgamated Association officers denied any settlement had been reached, claiming the statement was company propaganda. Negotiations were reported to continue in Pittsburgh or Wheeling with possible future meetings this week. Workers reportedly refused terms and demanded higher pay and better hours. The suburban plant closed May 22 after disturbances and a fatal shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Wheeling Steel
Amalgamated Association of Tron, Steel and Tin Workers
Steel Company
Pittsburgh
Wheeling
W. Va
Union Drive Will Start Soon In Lorain
In Lorain Ohio a drive to organize steel workers into industrial unions begins with six full time field workers appointed by Van A Pittner director of the steel workers organizing committee. Local unions supplied the workers who will be under supervision of Rood Damieth and will be aided by 62 volunteer organizers. Bittner expects the force to grow to 300. He vows to pursue collective bargaining and union conditions for all steel workers and will base district headquarters in Chicago after a Lorain meeting with key men.
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Cleveland
wPr
van A Pittner
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Rittner
Rood, Damieth
United Mine Workers
Bittner
Chicago
Lorain
Western Automatic Picnic at Crystal Beach Park
Western Auto machine screw company employees and their families will picnic at Crystal Beach Park on Saturday July 25. A meeting at the plant formed committees to finalize arrangements to be announced later.
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Western Automatic Machine Screw Company
Crystal Beach Park
Heat Tightens Grip On Ohio Drought Fears Rise
United Press reports a severe drought threat in Ohio as mid-summer heat peaks. Meteorologist W H Alexander warns no relief soon with temperatures near 100 and precipitation deficits widening since January. Agricultural experts note tobacco clover and alfalfa suffer. soybeans show only damage so far. One death is attributed to the heat in Cincinnati, believed to be Robert Bradley, 39.
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United Press
Ohio
W. H. Alexander
Alexander
State Weather Bureau
Columbus
Ohio State University
F. J. Satter
Robert Bradley
Cincinnati
Fight Elyrians Are Delegates To Eagles Convention
Elyria Aerie 431 delegates to the Ohio State Aerie convention open at Cedar Point tomorrow and run through Sunday. Delegates include France Meinke Cashman Graber Jensen Mathis Castle Haylor with Dumas France Ferchland Bridge Morse Stull Fitzpatrick and Handyside as alternates. Headquarters are at Hotel Breakers with events planned: grand hail Thursday, fish fry and cabaret Friday, Saturday rituals and a Lake Erie cruise, and closing installation and dance Sunday.
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Elyria Aerie
Order of Eagles
Ohio State Aerie
Cedar Point
William France
Wiliam Meinke
William Cashman
A. R. Graber
Robert Jensen
J. L. Mathis
Lyle Castle
KH. R. Haylor
R P Dumas
James France
August Ferchland
Bert Bridge
William
Hales Club
Bisra Aerie Ladies’ Auxiliary
Lake Erie
Relief Clients Storm Chicago City Hall
Ragged relief clients angry after days of delay stormed Chicago City Hall amid jeers at Mayor Edward J. Kelly who pleaded for order and called for police reinforcements The crowd refused a police evacuation order and stayed put as tensions rose at the government center.
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Chicago City Hall
Chicago
Edward J. Kelly
Expects 200 To Take Postal Jobs Exam
About 200 Elyrians are expected to take the civil service exam for substitute mail carriers and clerks at the Nigeria post office. The two day test will be July 16 and 17 at Elyria High School, with some applicants delayed to July 17 due to crowding. Existing temporary carriers must take the exam to stay employed, as new appointments follow from the civil service list.
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Civil Service
Nigria
Informa
Charles J. Sartor
Linal
United States Civil Service Office
Cincinnati
Appl Sarter
Elyre
Elytia
Waties
Toral Post Office
No Improvement In Condition Of Dr Cadman
Plattsburgh November report says Dr Parkes Cadman, a famed New York City physician, remains near death from peritonitis after an appendicitis operation. Dr. G Barton II of Champlain Valley Hospital warns that without immediate improvement there is little hope the surgeon will live more than a few days.
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Plattsburgh
Jules
Parkes Cadman
New York City
G Barton
Champlain Valley Hospital
Wheat Traders Ride Crest Of Speculation
Chicago and other markets surged as Canada crop damage reports propelled wheat prices higher. Traders, nervous and bullish, watched futures jump amid conflicting weather data and a looming Canadian surplus potentially entering U.S. markets.
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Wopwitek
United Press
Chicago
Canada
Naton
Chicago Board of Trade
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Sidelights On The Drought Situation
Dated reports from Aberdeen Joliet Oak Park Bismarck Rock Island Des Moines and Evanston describe heat waves and drought impacts. Citizens endure temperatures from 90 to 110 degrees while pavements soften and animals suffer. Brewery workers strike easing by noon as the city zones cope with heat and safety measures.
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Oak Park
William Barry
Great Drought Strikes Half of North America
The United States and Canada endure a major drought as 200000 farming families face immediate aid needs. Crops and livestock perish across 27 states from Montana to the Carolinas while heat prostration claims lives. Rain is scarce, forecasters warn, and price pressures rise even as Roosevelt denies a looming food shortage.
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United Press
Chicago
United States
Canada
Montana
Carolinas
Mississippi
Canadian
Roosevelt
Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic
Northwest
Dakotas
Wyoming
Minnesota
Northwest States
Idaho
Colorado
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Iowa
Missoouki
Arkansas
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississipi
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
New York
Virginia
West Virginia
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Mon
Drought At A Glance Strikes Farmers Across Regions
The drought enters its second month with record heat and widespread crop failure in spring wheat belts. Officials warn higher prices but expect limited impact on overall cost of living. Roosevelt plans a visit to relief areas as 97 counties are labeled emergency zones. Cattle flood markets while fires devastate Black Hills forests and Canada’s wheat belt suffers.
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Steat
Roosevelt
Aericulture Department
Chicago Market
Black Hills
South Dakota
Wyomin
United States
Pleasant room for rent above Drying Store on Broad Street
Rental notice offers immediate occupancy for a room above a drying store on East Broad Street. Contact details suggest available houses, apartments, and rooms for quick leasing with prompt inquiries via phone. The fragmented copy emphasizes fast rentals and quick utility of space.
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Pierre
Union
Western Automatic
Fight Elyrians
Eagles
Warren Baihour
John Hamilton
Chirazo
London
Cadman
Aberdeen
W.E Young
Young
Joliet, IM
Joliet
Bismatrok
N. C
Ers
Rock Island
Charles Brennan
Erie
Des Moines
Evanston
4Th St
Cleveland St
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