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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1947
Page
9
A nitrate laden ship exploded in Brest harbor injuring hundreds and killing at least 15, including Ocean Liberty captain Elves Holst. The blast damaged waterfronts, sparked fires, and knocked out electricity as harbor crews towed the vessel offshore amid efforts to sink it.
Four thousand five hundred Jewish refugees aboard three British freighters refused to land at Port de Bouc France saying they would only go ashore in Palestine. Rene Calaveri confirmed Premier Ramadier offered asylum and was rebuffed. British officials Colson and Kaye accompanied French authorities on visits to Runnymede Park Ocean Vigor.
Shanghai police return to work as Mayor K C Wu urges end to strike over seven officers killed in Sunday clash with gendarmes. Forty gendarmes face possible court martial in Nanking. British taxi worker Arthur Brett questioned after his vehicle blocked near Golden Castle theater amid unrest. Bodies of Dale Henry and Willard Halfmaster recovered after Lake Milton boat capsize.
The Ohio forecast calls for mostly sunny and warm today with clear tonight. Wednesday will be increasing clouds and warmer, followed by possible thunder showers in the evening or night. Market notes appear on page two.
Harriet A. Moss of LaGrange, nearly 95, remains active in family and neighborhood life. Grandmas Moss has eight descendants with children, grandchildren, and many great grandchildren spread across the United States and beyond. She lives with her daughter Nellie Auxet, attends LaGrange Baptist Church when possible, and plans to celebrate her 95th birthday on December 17.
In Cleveland, 16 year old Marjory Martin riding a bicycle was mortally wounded by shotgun blasts from a neighbor, then fatally shot by a police officer after the assailant allegedly fired from his home. The officer returned fire, wounding the suspect in the stomach.
Police say Raymond Herron, 22, a former sailor, confessed to killing Raymond Howe Jr., 9, whose decomposed body was found Aug. 23, 1998 after a long missing period since July 15, 1946. Herron described luring the boy, stuffing a rag in his mouth, and striking him to death. He had prior arrest for purse-snatching and was linked to other assaults.
The Elyria post office posted a second quarter total of 7152.12 in business volume, a new all-time peak, driven by general mail growth and outgoing advertising. Gibbons cites stamp sales parcel post and postal meters as contributing factors, with first-half total just under 1945 wartime records.
Elyria City Council and Recreation Board members will meet at City Hall next Monday before the council session to discuss site options for a proposed recreation field. The committee of the whole discussed the matter last night but could not decide and will hear the board's views on suggested locations. Factors include central location water and sewer mains and street access. Council members also discussed roof work on the pumping station and litter house at the Elyria Water Works with action anticipated soon.
London moved into a major political crisis as cabinet members and Prime Minister Clement R. Atlee face a rank and file attack from the Labour Party over the economic recovery. Traders saw the stock market fall sharply amid fears the government may call a general election to seek a renewed mandate.
Washington police officer O. William L. Kumer, aged 42, accused of firing two shots at Senator John W. Bricker in the Capitol Subway, was indicted yesterday on assault with intent to kill charges. He was arrested July 12 and has been under observation at Gallinger hospital. Lincoln district notes mention "Home Sweet Home" and "Red Head" in advertising.
Al Couch, education director for the Lorain County Faro Bureau, departed Lorain on a Lakes freighter for a vacation tour. Formerly a teacher, minister, and farmer, he is a veteran of Lakes freighter service and signed on again for the vacation period.
UN Security Council prepared for a vote on the US long range Balkans peacekeeping plan as a Soviet veto appeared likely. Britain and other Western officials predicted Andrei Gromyko would veto to block an 11 nation Balkans commission and cross border matters in the region. A minority expected abstention to allow machinery to be set up despite objections from Russia and nearby communist states. The plan also urges minority transfers and internationalization of refugee camps within the Balkans.
President Truman, thin and weary from his mother's funeral, will fly from Grandview at 10 a.m. CST aboard the Sacred Cow and reach the White House within five hours to confront a Senate passed bill pile. The bulk includes routine measures and about 250 bills, among them an installment buying controls repeal pending veto debate. White House aides say no vacation planned.
West Frankfort observes a day of mourning for 27 miners killed in the Old Ben Mine No 8 explosion. Most businesses closed as residents attended services at First Baptist Church, with ministers and townsfolk reflecting on the perilous trade and honoring the dead.
Lester E. Elton of North Olmsted reported a surprise sighting yesterday at 7 p m. A flock of about four wild geese flew in a perfect Y formation toward the northwest above Dook road. CAPITOL Little Mr. Jim and Destry Rides Again. Ady!
Isabel Harley, longtime director of local service at Elyria Memorial and Italand Gates Hospital for Crippled Children, resigns to join California Eastern Cargo Air Line with Cleveland offices. She lived at 111 Glendale Court and plans to remain in Elyria. In her hospital work she aided over 16,000 crippled children and assisted Dr. C H Heyman in clinics and physiotherapy. She organized recreation and transport for out of town patients and coordinated boarding for others. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Hasley, member of the American Association of Medical Social Workers, named First Lady of the Year by Beta Sigma Phi last November.
Meary J. Kaiser testified before a Senate War Investigating Subcommittee that an appeal to President Roosevelt prompted a reversal by the Navy on Kaiser’s plans for a large scale carrier program. He said senior naval officials previously opposed the project but changed their stance after Roosevelt’s intervention.
London sources say Princess Elizabeth and Lieut. Philip Mountbatten will wed at Westminster Abbey on November 18. The date was floated by King George, with Privy Council meeting delaying official confirmation to Friday. Weather considerations had influenced the choice but planners seek more time to finalize arrangements.
Melvin Qhier, 26, of Canton, was killed today when crushed by a Vactor machine on a road improvement project near Lisbon. He worked for G. F. Howard Construction Co. of Canfield. survived by his wife.
Elyria city council accepted an offer from the Ohio State Chamber of Commerce to conduct a no charge study of city finances. Tra Korst said researchers will review service departments income and expenses and provide a report with findings and improvement suggestions. The survey should begin in 2-3 weeks and will also gather data on admissions taxes and relief bill effects for hospitalization payments.
PUT-IN-BAY The director of Ohio State University's Biological Research Center announced the purchase of a 37 foot boat to serve as a boating research center for lake fisheries. Prof Thomas H Langlois said the vessel from Vermilion Boat Works is equipped to take lake bottom samples. In Akron Turkeyfoot Lake search continues for missing Ruth Heyman and John Yalsko drowned when their rented canoe capsized last Thursday.
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