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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1947
Page
9
The article notes uncertainty over German nationalization and compensation as a key obstacle to increasing coal production. It argues mine owners lack incentive if faced with potential expropriation and unclear pay, regardless of what authorities may demand.
United Press reports the heat wave broke with a cooling air bank moving from Canada into the Dakotas and the Mississippi Valley. Temperatures were over 100 degrees from Riverside California to Memphis Tennessee, Blythe California reaching 112, while central states began cooling, though the south of Kansas and Missouri may miss the cooler air.
Batavia reports confirm Dutch pilots shot down a DC-3 carrying medical supplies to Jogjakarta mistaking it for a Japanese bomber. Nine people died and one injured as the plane was downed near Jogjakarta while hedge-hopping, with a British wife of a pilot among the dead. Indonesian claims say Dutch anti aircraft fire hit a Dutch aircraft at Magoewo Airport.
Cleveland detectives questioned Steve Gaydos after he shot and killed 16 year old Margery Mart in his neighborhood. Gaydos, recovering from a bullet wound, said neighborhood clairvoying and lectures in Chicago caused his action. He claimed the slain girl was his girlfriend though she rarely spoke to him. Police sent his pictures and fingerprints to Detroit authorities who may hold a record on him.
Partly cloudy and windy with hot humid conditions in Ohio today and tonight. Scattered showers expected tonight and Thursday followed by a cooler Thursday night. Advertisement for storm windows screens doors and Venetian awnings from Geisel Manufacturing Inc. GL West Avenue. Phan 2681.
Elyria suffered water outages and low pressure after a 20 inch main broke on West Street near Lake Avenue and the railroad. Safety Director Faxon said the new line served the Brown Lipe Chipman GM plant and drained the big storage tank, forcing pumps offline until pressure could be rebuilt. City workers dug throughout the morning. repair timing unknown.
Officials of the Elyria YWCA report Miss Ona V. Holly executive secretary of the Yo Wo is improving after an operation at Art Center hospital in Detroit. Monday Miss Holly was taken to the hospital for treatment and is shown to be recovering steadily.
The Elyria American Legion Post drum and bugle corps will travel to Cincinnati for the state convention weekend. A preliminary corps competition precedes the finals, with Elyria defending its state championship from last year. Delegates depart Friday evening and return Monday morning, led by Commander W. O. McClellan. alternates include Jamin Easton and Jack Refenning among others.
In Harrisonburg Virginia a blast at Pauline's beauty shop and charm school killed ten women and sent about 25 to area hospitals. The explosion leveled part of the building, injured more than 60, and scattered debris across the small business district. A gas buildup from a basement butane tank is the likely cause.
Eyewitnesses describe a roof explosion at a beauty shop in Elyria killing and trapping teens and women. Rescue teams pull survivors from debris while fathers join the frantic search. the six or seven year old building is a total loss. Names include Pauline Sullivan owner and Ethel Whitney among the victims. date and exact location implied by the report.
Authorities reported James Arthur Plas 19 of LaGrange road in fair condition after a Monday night crash on Leavitt road when his car left the road and skidded 75 yards into a ditch. Plas may have a fractured skull. two others in the car were treated for injuries. one was found dazed at a friend’s home.
A small building at 1140 Gulf Road near the Black River was found being dismantled by unknown persons. Mrs. Thomas N. Cook said she had sold the structure to be moved from her property. Deputies found tracks but no suspects. investigation continues. Also: Lorain County Board of Elections sent a two mill three year levy request for West Carlisle schools.
Howard Hughes accused Sen. Owen Brewster of offering to halt a Senate probe into his airlines if Hughes would merge Trans World Airlines with Pan American. He claimed the talk occurred at the Mayflower Hotel and implicated JuanTrippe in pressuring him, while declining to finalize a merger seen as unfair to other TWA stockholders.
Four thousand five hundred Jewish refugees stranded off Port de Bouc refuse to disembark from British transports. British and French officials debate relief supply while authorities consider sending the group to Cyprus where other illegal entrants have been diverted.
Army investigators planned interviews with two survivors from a B 29 Superfortress crash at Elgin Field Florida that killed nine crewmen. The bomber faltered on takeoff and plunged 100 feet into a swamp near the edge of a wartime bomber field. Slat- Spt Jeremiah W Conlon Worthington Kentucky and BtuffsSet Liatd D Farris Pensacola Florida reportedly survived with injuries. Conlon listed as critically injured.
Eight B 29 super fortresses prepare for a 7000 mile one stop flight from Tokyo to Washington scheduled for Friday. The flight will stop at Anchorage Alaska for refueling and is part of the Air Force 40th anniversary events. The mission aims to boost long range over water tactics and shuttle bombing concepts. The 492nd squadron under Lt Col Howard F Hugos leads the group with B 29s described as the fastest and longest flight yet by an entire squadron.
Twenty foreign born residents of Lorain county are scheduled to become citizens of the United States at a hearing before Judge Guy B Findley in the courthouse on August 6. Final citizenship papers will be awarded to the group, which includes men and women living in all parts of the county. Federal examiners will be here to examine the prospective new citizens. The number is about equal to a year ago, but far below earlier years.
Fragmentary ad text describes stamps and a service station offering meals and stamps. Mentions Oberlin Road, West Avenue, and Ye Olde Diner with unclear dates and pricing, including $2 meals and free offers with purchases.
NAKE SUCCESS New York India formally demanded United Nations intervention in the Indonesia conflict calling the UN Security Council to investigate the situation as soon as possible. Samarendranath Sen delivered the complaint to UN officials but would not publish the text until circulated. The move charged Dutch repression of Indonesian Republicans and sought UN condemnation of the Netherlands East Indies policy. American and British officials weighed actions targeting the Dutch to halt fighting within UN procedures.
Classified ads promote vacations with tips to enjoy trips, sublet services, and ride-sharing options. Readers are urged to call local numbers 44-191 for assistance and to inquire about holiday packages and related services amid cluttered vintage text.
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