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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1948

Page

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Plans For Self Rule In West Germany Revealed

Washington and six powers issued a communique proposing self government for Western Germany while keeping occupation troops until Europe is secure. It urges German unity in the western zones and signals possible Russian participation, warning against any general troop withdrawal without peace.

Washington United States Germany Russia Europe London Britain France Belgium Luxembourg Netherlands Ruhr United Kingdom Community of Free Peoples Soviet Union

Man Injured In Auto Collision In Kent

Hugh Scott Nickerson, 31, of Kent Ohio suffered a possible fractured back and bruises at 10 35 am today in a two car crash at Routes 301 and 10. He drove north on Route 301 and failed to stop at Route 10, deputies said. His car was hit by an eastbound car driven by George H Berry 48 of Toledo. Berry was not injured, deputies said.

Hugh Scott Nickerson Kent Nickerson George H. Berry Toledo Berry

Springfield Bus Drivers Strike Paralyzes City Transit

Springfield bus drivers and mechanics, about 150, gathered at the company garage at 4 a.m. and refused to work. Buses stayed parked, delaying thousands of workers who walked or hitchhiked to their jobs with no violence reported.

Springfield

Cleveland area forecast with showers and mild winds

A short weather note for Cleveland and northeastern Ohio predicts showers and milder conditions with 4 to 10 mile per hour south-southwest winds this afternoon. Tuesday morning showers then clearing, continued mild afternoon. Low tonight around 56, high Tuesday near 76.

Cleveland Ohio

Close Senate Battle Looms On Draft Plan

In Washington a Senate clash formed over a standby draft plan sponsored by Sen. Homer E. Capehart. Taft signaled possible support as the measure would trigger draft only after the President orders it and 75 days after enactment, with draftees starting 60 days later. The move aims to sidestep civil rights amendments as the chamber fights over ERP funding, housing provisions, and displaced persons. Also noted were a Died item for Rep. Thomas L. Owens and an Athens auto accident involving Dwight Griswold. the piece ends with an ad for women’s play shoes.

Washington Senate Homer E. Capehart Ind Robert A. Taft Senate Republican Policy Committee Taft House United States Arthur H. Vandenberg John Taber House Appropriations Committee Vandenberg Thomas L. Owens Dhners Bethesda Naval Hospital Congress

Civic Foundation To Award Contract For Master Plan

The Elyria Civic Foundation to award a master plan contract to L Segoe of Cincinnati at its first annual meeting. W H Gaston, foundation president, says the work will take about two years and cost about 35000 dollars, funded by private subscriptions with about 15000 raised to date from industry.

Elyria Civic Foundation, Inc Elyria L. Segoe Cincinnati W. H. Gaston Elyria Chamber of Commerce Segoe Chamber of Commerce Foundation Wi Elyna Foundation Gaston J. B. Johnson Frank Stevens A. J

Lorain Countians Own $41,218,000 In U S Bonds

Lorain County plans an intensified sale of National Security Loan bonds. I L Porter, county chairman, reported that the Treasury records list Lorain residents owning 41 million 218 thousand dollars in government bonds yielding 1 million 140 thousand annually. After selling 2 million 375 thousand dollars allotted to the county, annual income will rise by 59 thousand 375 dollars.

National Security Loan I. L. Porter Lorain County Porter Treasury Department

Elyria Schools Report Summer Enrollments

Elyria High School reports 120 students enrolled this morning in the high school summer session while 77 students enrolled in the elementary grade program. The summer term resumes this season as education continues.

Elyria Elyria High School Thys Gradde

River Crest Reached At Portland Amid Flood Warnings

Army engineers reported the Columbia River reached a temporary crest in Portland and may recede slightly today though final crest not confirmed. Upstream readings improved with Pasco and Snake River drops. Red Cross listed 52 unaccounted for in Vanport disaster as 5,748 families registered for aid. about 17,000 persons sought help for food clothing shelter or medical care as floods forced evacuations near Clatskanie.

Portland Ore Columbia River Columbia Pasco Wash Snake River American Red Cross Vanport City Red Cross Portland Civic Auditorium Clatskanie

Truman Campaign Tour Through Idaho Sparks Nebraska Split

President Truman travels by special train into Idaho as Nebraska delegate William Ritchie breaks from backing him at the Democratic National Convention. Ritchie cites adviser choices and vows to vote for another candidate, signaling a possible wider dissent in the Nebraska delegation. The journey continues toward Sun Valley with stops at Pocatello Shoshone and Ketchum after a Sabbath friendly reception on the rear platform.

Truman West Idaho Nebraska Omaha William Ritchie Democratic Central Committee Mr. Truman Aite Ritchie Edward McKim, R McKim Great Divide Sun Valley Pocatello Shoshone Ketchum Wyoming

Activity Of G.O.P. Rivals Is Stepped Up

Republican presidential rivals intensified campaigning with 14 days to the convention. Harold E. Stassen met delegates in Iowa, Nevada, and California and moved to Hartford to seek second choice support from Connecticut delegates pledged to Raymond E. Baldwin. Senator Robert A. Taft returned to Washington after courting North Carolina’s 26 GOP delegates. Governor Thomas E. Dewey’s status not stated.

Philadelphia Harold E. Stassen Iowa Nevada California Hartford Conn Connecticut Raymond E. Baldwin Robert A. Taft Washington North Carolina Taft Stassen Gov Thomas FE

Alvis Named Warden of Ohio Penitentiary

Ralph W. Alvis, acting warden since February 24, was named warden. He succeeds Frank D. Henderson who resigned. Alvis previously served as assistant superintendent of the London Prison Farm and headed the Boy's Industrial School at Lancaster.

Columbus Ralph W. Alvis Ohio Penitentiary Frank D. Henderson London Lancaster

Long Range Farm Program Ruled Out For This Year

The House Agricultural Committee ruled out a long range farm program this year due to abnormal world demand for food and farm products. It proposed continuing present price supports on a modified basis, with key crops at 90 percent parity and non basic commodities at 60 percent to peak 1948 levels. The Senate already approved such a program, while President Truman urged passage. The note warns adjournment pressures and late session controversy risk. Crystal Clear Dry Cleaners advertisement at 132 Broad St.

Washington House Agricultural Committee House Truman Congress Senate Agriculture Omaha Neb House Committee

Benes Resigns As Czech President

Prague reports Eduard Benes has resigned as president, clearing the path for Communists to seize the remaining major office after their February coup. Ill health and aging are cited, with officials noting he retired amid disgust at the constitution and elections while remaining intermittently ambulatory at his summer home. The new parliament will elect a successor on a yes or no basis, potentially elevating premier Klement Gottwald if he seeks the post.

Prague Eduard Benes Czechoslovakia Benes Sezimove Ust Klement Gottwald Zdenek Nejedly Gottwald

Soft Coal Wage Talks Resumed Under Court Order

John L. Lewis resumed wage talks with the soft coal industry under a court injunction, saying he and the United Mine Workers negotiators act under duress. He accused federal sanctions of fascist tyranny, refused to present wage proposals, and urged operators to offer first contract terms while demanding pension guarantees from the 1947 health and welfare fund to aid aged miners.

Washington John L. Lewis Lewis T. Alan Goldsborough United Mine Workers Southern Coal Producers Association Goldsborough UMW Health and Welfare Fund

Lorain Bus Lines Strike Postponed for 48 Hours

Lorain bus drivers and maintenance workers of the Employees Transit Lines voted last night to postpone their strike for 48 hours to allow Lorain City Council to discuss a proposed fare increase. The workers seek a 30 cent an hour wage raise, while the company tying wage talks to higher fares. The employer asked to raise fare from six tickets for 45 cents to six for 50 cents, with student tickets changing from six for a quarter to five cents straight.

Transit Lines Lorain City Council

Zoning Plan To Be Discussed Tonight

Eisna Township residents will hear a proposed zoning plan at a 8 pm Grange Hall meeting. The plan aims to exempt farmers from land use limits for agriculture and curb junkyards drive in theatres and other facilities, with changes welcome before the November 2 vote. Dell Crormaling and John Hecock lead the discussion and plan.

Eisna Township Hals Elyria Township Citvens Grange Hall Dell Crormaling Yoning Board John Hecock

Elyria Township Names New School Principal Hales

James H. Hales was hired as principal of Elyria township schools at a board meeting Saturday. A 16 year veteran of Lorain city schools, he taught in elementary grades and at Whittier junior high. He holds a BA from Ohio University 1934 and did master's studies at Western Reserve University last summer. He is married with one child, Marlowe Kiplinger, who had been offered the position previously but stayed in Nankin, Ashland County.

James H. Hales Elyria Township Hales Fpenfield Junction Lorain City Whittier Ohio University Western Reserve University Marlowe Kiplinger Nankin Ashland County

College Aide To Speak Tonight

George W McCausland assistant to Baldwin Wallace College Berea president will speak at the annual meeting of the Council of Youth Serving agencies tonight at 8 p.m. in the YWCA gymnasium. The meeting includes officer reports and elections and covers progress and plans of the Youth Council in their search for cancer and its organization. The meeting is open to all interested in youth work.

George W McCausland Baldwin-Wallace College Berea Council of Youth Serving Agencies

Capper Won't Seek Reelection After 30 Years in Senate

Sen Arthur Capper 83 of Kansas Republican said he will not run again, ending a 30 year Senate career. The veteran prohibition advocate, oldest in the chamber, cites long tenure as the reason. Capper announced the decision last night and will exit at the end of this year. Crystal Clear Dry Cleaners advertises Monite moth proofing at no extra charge.

Washington Arthur Capper Kansas Senate Capper Kenneth McKellar D. Tenn McKellar Adyv

Meditator Ber nadotte proposes ceasefire plan in Palestine

Tel Aviv reports mediation by Folke Bernadotte of Sweden to halt Arab Jewish fighting. He urged both sides to accept or reject within 48 hours, after meetings with Arab and Jewish leaders in Beirut Haifa and Amman. New battles erupted as forces sought strong positions before any cease-fire.

Tel Aviv Folke Bernadotte Sweden Palestine Cairo Bernadotte Beirut Haifa Amman United Nations Holy Land Abdullah Trans-Jordan Mohammed Melki Pasha Farouk Egypt Molki Arab League Malikiya Safad Huleh Ramleh Qubab Qaqun Tulkarm Isdud

Lorain Woman And 10 Others Killed In Ohio Accidents

A The state highway patrol investigates weekend crashes across Ohio. In Derby three girls May Tipton 15 Dixie Janish 16 and Jackie Writzel 3 months died when a car with children failed to see a fast B and O train. Three boys were injured. Also killed were Lorain resident Mrs Lela Holmes 56 crushed by a car. patrolman Kenneth Pleiss 31 and Thomas D Richards 25 in a Barrie Ontario plane crash. Jefferson Leonard 38 died in Akron area crash. Andy Vohar 23 Campbell fatally injured in a truck collision. Joseph Bennington 16 Gepharts run over at Portsmouth. Bryce Wagner 23 Frazerburg student pilot perished near Zanesville. A lightning strike at Canal Winchester killed Sheldon Grube 33.

State Highway Patrol Derby May Tipton Dixie Janish Jackie Writzel Lela Holmes Lorain Kenneth Pleiss Thomas D. Richards Toledo Barrie Ont Jefferson Leonard Akron Andy Vohar Campbell Portsmouth Joseph Bennington Gepharts Bryce Wagner Frazersburg

Six GOP presidential hopefuls seek winning edge

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Steaco All Aluminum Storm Windows Ad

See Geisel for Steaco All Aluminum Combination Storm Windows. Regular and case ment. Prompt delivery. 6 West Ave. Phone 201. Adv.

Geisel Steaco West Ave

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