11 Jul 1950
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1950
Page
1
The Elyria Public School system requests a 1951 budget of 1,074,908.16 with higher salaries for teachers and three new instructors. Final hearing is set for 11 30 a m Thursday July 20.
Local Draft Board No. 72 on the Turner Block reports a steady stream of draft eligibles as Congress extends the draft law. Secretary Katherine McKee notes duplicates of registrations changes of address and marital status while six youths volunteered for service and were sent to Elyria centers. The Lorain County office holds 5 434 living registrants aged 18 to 28 with 385 under 19 as board members plan re classification for those turning 26 by July 1.
Columbus Ohio preliminary census figures released to Gov. Lausche show Ohio total at 7,901,791 on April 1 marking a 14.3 percent rise since 1940. Edwin P Slabaugh noted figures are not final and may be revised. 18 counties including Adams Athens Belmont Gallia Guernsey Harrison Henry Hocking Jefferson Meigs Monroe Morgan Noble Paulding Perry Pike Scioto and Vinton fell in population.
Partly cloudy and warm today and tonight with a high near 85 on Wednesday. Tonight’s low around 64. Five day forecast calls for warm humid conditions into the next three to four days with a slight cool down by the weekend. Scattered thundershowers become more widespread by Thursday with total rainfall of a half to over one inch locally.
The Elyria Board of Education approved five new teachers for this fall. Two slots fill elementary vacancies and two join the junior high. John Taylor, new distributive education coordinator, brings prior teaching experience. Starting salaries are 2500 each for Donald McGaughey Jack Gray Anne Jane Stinson Ray Wilson and John Taylor. Continued on Page 2
Elyria High School cafeteria policy faced state criticism as the board debated federally funded lunch mandates. Superintendent L N Nicholas defended nutritious meals and an educational program while board members warned of government overreach and higher taxes. The panel voted to continue under the Federal School Lunch Program.
Police and sheriffs deputies in two counties chased two boys who escaped Nelsonville jail last night by removing a barred window and sliding down blanket ropes. They had been held for a theft of $6 from the Valley Drive-In theater near Athens and were arrested Sunday while attempting to buy a car.
American troops from Camp Stoneman California prepare to sail at 9 pm aboard the liner Gen W K Gordon for the Korean theater. Nearly 700 officers and 4 000 enlisted Reservists are being called to active duty to restore the 4th Air Force to strength.
Selective Service fixed an early September deadline to deliver 20 000 draftees to the Army as the first call since 1949. Maj. Gen. Hershey warned delivery would take at least 60 days, with potential to mobilize as many as 300 000 men in 90 days if needed. Officials anticipate further calls depending on enlistments and Korea developments.
Three Lorain County boards of education finalized next year’s faculties. LaGrange hires two high school teachers: Lee D. Farmer for mathematics and science and Neva Conklin for commercial subjects and girls’ physical education. Camden hires Velma Campbell for English, home economics, and girls’ physical education. Belden’s fills two elementary posts: Lydia Heiner and Leis Jackson for combined grades while noting their training at Baldwin Wallace, Wooster, Ashland, and Tennessee.
A presidential fact finding board returns to Washington after failing to make progress in a 25 day AFL longshoremen strike at Toledo Lakefront Dock Co. Chief Justice Robert G. Simmons led the three man panel and vowed a report. The ILA Local 158 refusal to recognize the Railway Labor Act jurisdiction stood as the major obstacle.
Ohio draft officials estimated about 1 000 residents would be drafted under the new selective service call. State draft chief Chester W. Goble said Ohio would likely contribute around five percent of the national total of draftees in a 20 000 man national call.
Fire caused by tractor check firing destroyed a 20 by 30 foot tool shed on the George Leininger farm between Brighton and Camden at 8 am. Wellington and Camden fire departments could not save the shed or its planting and cultivating equipment. Fire chief Frank Ciara said outbuildings and the house were threatened. loss undetermined this morning.
SERLIN The Russians eased freight limits for Berlin bound trains today. Forty three cars delayed twenty four hours at the East West zonal border were allowed to proceed. Helmstedt checkpoint officials said the delays came from flimsy excuses as a comma on an interzonal pass was reported in the wrong place.
County commissioners today approved the 1951 general operating budget at 1,087,000, certifed by the budget commission. They trimmed 10,000 from the crippled child program and redistributed funds to voting machines, boarding home maintenance, clerk of courts employees fund, and the law library fund. Further changes may occur next January as new fund estimates are solidified.
The first local casualty reported is Sgt. Thomas N. Corn who formerly lived at 227 West River Street. He is reported slightly wounded and was evacuated to a Japanese hospital. Corn served 12 years in the Army and has trained Koreans for the past three years.
Armco Steel Corp will celebrate its 50th anniversary in Middletown tomorrow with a community party officials said. More than 150000 hot dogs ice cream and pop will be on the menu as about 50000 attendees are expected.
U P reports say several UN members will send ground forces to Korea in addition to naval and air aid. Front lines near Taejon show a two pronged attack plan as massed North Korean divisions and armor press the Americans back toward their advanced HQ.
United Press dispatch reports the U S Army in Korea retreating under heavy Communist fire after initial gains near Taejon. Fogged dawn counterattack left only two American tanks functional as infantry units withdrew amid high casualties. Lt. John H. Childers described the slaughterhouse-like battle as Chinese tactic and hilltop machine guns swept the lines.
Tokyo reports American and Australian air power smashing Communist columns while U S troops retreat northwest of Taejon after costly fighting. Washington announces a first Korean War draft call for 20 000 men by September and vows war crime trials for Korean Reds who executed American prisoners. Moscow accuses UN of supporting aggression and sends a note to UN secretary-general.
The National Assembly approved Rene Pleven as premier by a 375 to 185 vote, with only Communists opposing. Pleven urged a united front against world peace threats and aims to form a coalition cabinet as the Queuille government resigned July 4 after a failed confidence vote.
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