City Recreation Field Fight Delays Night Softball Plans
City Council faces stiff opposition to leasing fair grounds for five years with option to buy for 12 500 a year to create a night softball field. Neighbors cite noise traffic and rezoning to commercial as reasons to oppose. Opponents note rest periods for workers and disruption of the district. Page 2 continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Terry
Jatin Kompos
Kolopos
Allorney
Robert Vandemark
E. A. Sommer
Air Grounds
Athe
Argets
Louis Novak
Magyar Evangelical Church
City to pay 1000 to Law Library. other council actions
Council approved a 1000 payment to Laran County Law Library on a 4808 finding against the city for 1942 to 1944. Credit of 524 reduces remaining 3284 to be paid later this year. A 5000 five year serial bond issue for Harwood and 15th street paving was authorized, with 2 percent max interest. An ordinance bans street litter including grass clippings. Committee report denied a claim to increase veteran Police Captain C B Southam’s pension. Continued on Page 2.
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Colnncil
Larain County Law Library
Rooney
Law Library
Richard Baird
S. N. Black
Harwood
15Th Streets
C. BE. Southam
Woman Receives Daily Roses Amid Political Plot Theory
Fort Wayne Indiana resident H C Dannenfelser told police a mysterious woman with a fine voice calls daily to ask if he received a dozen roses he gets each day. He suspects the flowers and calls are part of a plot to discredit him with his wife.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
H. C. Dannenfelser
Dannenfelser
Dannefelser
Boy Changes Story In Massillon Deaths
Six year old Roger Gurde, who yesterday admitted killing two babies in Massillon, in City Hospital June 6, today changed his story to his mother and denied touching the infants.
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Massilon
Roger Gurde
City Hospital
Weather and Classified Wind Up Chronicle-Telegram Ad
The weather section notes a partly cloudy cool day and a warmer Wednesday. The ad promotes Chronicle-Telegram Want Ads as a fast way to reach buyers. A cabin cruiser classified lists price terms and financing options with a $1,000 down payment and $50 monthly, sale price $2,500.
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Punter Press
ORIO
Chronicle-Telegram
Chronicle
Qwnec
City Budget Tentative for 1948 Reveals Funding Needs
City Auditor Ellsworth Athell announced a tentative 1948 general fund budget of 473,335.50 to finance city operations. The plan totals 208,935 for fire and police, 153,090.50 for city services, 37,000 more than last year, with 303,605 for water works and other line items including park meters and pension funds. Income totals not yet set, and may fall about 60,000 short of needs. final action by the council is expected August 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth Athell
Police
First Polio Case in Lorain County for 1947 Reported
The Lorain County General Health District reports the first poliomyelitis case of 1947. A 30 year old boy from Grafton Township was diagnosed by a local physician and admitted to Cleveland City Hospital for observation and treatment. He is currently doing well.
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Lorain County General Health District
Health Department
Grafton Township
Cleveland City Hospital
Believe Village Saved From Fire Kenai Alaska
The Kenai Peninsula fire threat eased as soldiers widened a fire break around Kenai village. Weakened winds reduced the chance of spread, following a blaze that had scorched hundreds of thousands of acres of hunting country. A separate incident near West Jefferson damaged a farm home estimated at about 5000 dollars, with Mrs. Cynthia Miller sustaining a sprained ankle after leaping from a burning dwelling while her son sought to catch her.
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Kenal
Alaska
Kenai
Kenai Peninsula
West
Jefferson
Here
Cynthia Miller
Mather
Willis Ingalls
Ingalls
Herbert Orders Study Made Of Liquor Buying
Governor Herbert directs Attorney General to study liquor department purchases from the last months of the previous Democratic administration. Aimed at breaking down the inventory surge, the probe will involve additional investigators and could shape future action.
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Columbus
Thomas
Herbert
Hugh S. Jenkins
Jenkins
Dale Duntton
Frank J. Lausche
Stanley B. Cofall
Dunifen
E. G. Schuester
Gale Clymer
Liquor Department
Clifford Osborn
Clymer
Cofall
Duniton
Suffers Accidental Gunshot Wounds
Harry Dyke, 57, of Center Ridge road, was accidentally shot by his son Richard, 20, while chasing a rat from beneath a stock water trough on their farm. A 12 gauge shotgun discharged at 6 45 p m, pellets striking Dyke in arms legs hands and body from about 30 feet away. He was taken to Ely Yla Memorial Hospital and listed in good condition.
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Harry Dyke
Center Ridge Road
Richard
Ely
Yla Memorial Hospital
Four Teen Age Girls Die In Alabama Crash
Four teen aged girls from Gadsden died when their car collided with a truck near Camp Sibert on the Birmingham highway. The victims are Rudell Lamb 17 Miss Raynell Lamb 17 Miss Betty Coward 15 and Miss Pauline Hathcock 15. Three male companions were hospitalized and the driver, C. M. Mumert 27, was treated and dismissed.
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Gadspen
Als
U.P
Nane
Camp Sibert
Birmingham Highway
Rudell Lamb
Raynell Lamb
Betty Coward
Pauline Hathcock
Joel &, Cox
Billy Jee Howell
Jesse Williams
Gadsden
C. M. Mummert
Gig
Child Run To Greet Mother Ends In Tragic Death
In Columbus a three year old girl Helen Greer was killed when the truck she ran to greet her mother Mrs Lucy Greer, returning from a shopping trip, ran over her. Police reported today. Capitol Fiesta tech color Esther Williams Lincoln nine Little Girls in Blue Faithful In My Fashion.
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Columbus
Lucy Greer
Helen
Capitol
Esther Wiliams
Lincoln
Chilly Midwestern Freeze Hits July Crops Hard
A midsummer cold snap across the Middle West drops July temperatures to record lows for the era. Wisconsin and Illinois report near freezing conditions while Indiana and Ohio see crop-stalling chills. Forecaster W M Percy notes relief may arrive with a western Iowa warm air trough, but Chicago records a low near 49.3 F for July in the century history.
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Chicago
Middle West
Cory
W.M. Percy
Silva
Land O'Lakes
Wis
Corn Belt
Percy
Iowa
Indianapolis
Indiana
Missouri
Ohio
Cincinnati
July Fever of Cold July Weather Across the Region
The Chronicle Telegram notes an unusually cool July with residents recalling past years. Thermometers show fifties early, 62 at noon, and many wear heavy coats. Rain hampers haymaking and harvest. Wisconsin reports a record low of one degree above freezing. Forecasters promise clearing and warmer days as farmers seek a break.
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Elyriana
Mercury
Ely Park
Elyrian
Chronicle
Wisconsin
Three Men Die In Million Dollar Fire In Minot N D
A massive Minot blaze destroyed four blocks of the industrial district after explosions toppled three bulk gasoline tanks. Three men were killed and four others badly burned as flames spread, with property losses estimated above one million dollars. Firefighters faced extreme heat as residents evacuated and the river burned briefly in the center of town. Names of the dead include Chester Weston, 25, a shipping clerk, William Poster, and Adam Runyon, both plasterers, all of Minot.
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Minot
N. P
Westland and Texaco Company
Gilbert Malek
Malek
Chester Weston
William Poster
Adam Runyon
Mingt
Trapped Drivers Rescued After Eight Hours in Ditch
Newark authorities report Hovward R. Fitus and Charles Stover were trapped in a truck that plunged into a ditch after glare from an approaching car blinded the driver. The men, aged 51 and 76, suffered shock but survived. passersby failed to notice the truck due to a heavy fee.
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Newark
Hovward R. Fitus
Charles Stover
Titus
Licking County
Ashbolt Orchards
Lorays
Ady
Guerrillas Scattered by Greek Forces in NE Greece
Greek army reported that its second and third corps scattered a large guerrilla band at Karagats near the Bulgarian frontier, eight killed and 38 captured. Vladyni claimed International brigade forces massed near Greek borders, with orders to kill wounded and destroy IDs. A UN sub commission notes potential farm help if weather allows, as observers plan to meet.
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Athens
Karagats
Greece
Vladyni
Yurgoslavia
Albania
United Nations
Morrow
Henry Leimbach
Farm Labor Office
Weck
Strong Attacks On Indonesians Reported Today
Batavia reports say Dutch amphibious forces landed on eastern Java and pushed toward key Indonesian strongholds amid ship to shore bombardments and heavy fighting. Indonesian communique claims four direct hits on a Dutch warship, air raids damaged Republican airfields in Sumatra, and Dutch Marines reportedly landed near Soerabaja with fighting spreading across Java and surrounding areas.
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Batavia
Java
Sumatra
Artwater
Dulet
Ban~ Joewangi
Heli
Tabing
Beranting
Avengal
Beramas
Progresa
Sukabumi
Bujlenzorg
Banding
Cheribon
Poernokerto
Jogjawagta
Radio Jogjakarta
Broadcasting Voice
U S Seeks Strong UN Balkans Measures Despite Opposition
The United States presses for a robust UN commission in the Balkans as France and Colombia resist. Washington remains firm on its plan, while objections prompt pre-decision jockeying and possible extra Security Council votes. The dispute centers on the commission’s size and its base in Geneva when not deployed to the Balkans.
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UN Commission
United States
Europe
Colombia
Commission
Geneva
Balkans
Greece
Albania
UN Receives Indonesian Message on Indonesia Fight
The United Nations at Lake Success said it received a message from the Indonesian Republic appealing for UN intervention to stop Dutch warfare. President Sukarno publicly urged UN action yesterday, and the UN press office noted the government message was received but not released publicly.
Adopt Rule On Residence Of Civil Service Employees
The Elyria civil service commission adopted a rule forcing city civil service workers to reside in Elyria, with exceptions for works pumping, disposal plant, janitors, and firemen for schools. Nonresidents must move in by December 31, and the enforcement will be strict due to housing difficulties. Some police members had been considering building homes outside the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Civil Service, Commission
City Civil Service
Civil Service
M. F. Fey
Police Department
Marietta College President Asked to Resign
Marietta College board of trustees requests president William A. Shimer resign and awaits action. Unofficial reports say Shimer has not replied and is vacationing in Canada with his bride Dorothy E. Blair. Blair had resigned earlier this spring as dean of women at Marietta.
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Marietta
Marietta College Board of Trustees
William A. Shimer
Shimer
Canada
Dorothy E. Blair
Blair
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Cornel Wilde
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R.N. J
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Sol Bloom
Washington
House
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Telok Betong
Laborhane
Krovang
Java Sea
E Pengatengen J
Soerebartag
Jaiakoro
Idaleng
Bes
Asomanar
Mop
Datsh
Ian Capital
Soerekart
Soersbajs
U.S
Indonesia
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