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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1950

Page

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Probers To Study Ohio Situations

Senate inquiry into Ohio betting and racing data expands as Kefauver probes several situations with Gov. Lausche offering cooperation. Open hearings resume with Clifton Garner and James Bennett testifying on anti trust action against Continental Press Service in Cleveland and FCC perspectives. Wayne Coy flags possible criminal anti trust violations and monopoly in race news distribution.

Washington Estes” Kefauver Senate Crime Committee Ohio Tennessee Democrat Frank Lausche Lausche Kefauver Clifton Garner James V. Bennett Weet Bureau of Prisons Continental Press Service Cleveland Justice Department Federal Communications Commission Continental Racing News Peyton Ford Federal Bureau of Prisons Clifton C. Garner Post Office FCC Heal Wayne Coy

Bar House Trailers Excluded In Regular Camps Considered

The building and lands committee proposed legislation to bar house trailers in residential areas except in recognized trailer camps. Action to regulate trailer use was discussed by Councilman Dale Kellogg and rank Kayden. The panel also debated set back rules for corner lots and noted Chairman James C. Scott’s fall from a building site. he returned to work.

Building and Lands Committee of Council Dale Kellogg James C. Scott Garford Avenue

Hunt Tavern Broker On Embezzlement Charge

Cleveland police search for tavern broker Fred Staup, 40, on charges he embezzled over 150000 dollars from Atlantic Finance Co and his firm the Staup Co. A preliminary check showed all the cash taken from the lender and the business.

Cleveland Fred Staup Atlantic Finance Co Thomas Murphy Staup Co

Weather and sale notice for northeastern Ohio

Partly cloudy hot and humid weather with thundershowers late this afternoon and tonight. Low tonight around 70. Saturday brings more thundershowers and high near 90. Also an extra special clean up sale offering 10 thousand large potted petunias at 8 cents each by Resar Florists.

Ohio Ea. Resar Florists

Johnson Hints U S To Maintain Far East Bases

Defense Secretary Louis Johnson and General Omar Bradley wrapped up talks in the Orient after outlining U S policy in the Far East. They signaled the U S will keep bases in the region as keystones of security and peace while returning to the United States. They noted improved U S Japan ties and will brief President Truman on results, with Dulles also preparing recommendations on a Japanese peace treaty. Observers anticipate a firm anti Communist policy in the forthcoming administration statement. A separate item reports a 10 percent wage increase demand by EAST LIVERPOOL city workers.

Tokyo Louis Johnson Far East United States Johnson America Omar N. Bradley U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Orient U. S Bradley Douglas MacArthur Japan Alaska Constellation Johnson and Truman Eee John Foster Dulles State Department Asia MacArthur

Three Strikers Face Assault Charges at Rayon Plant

At the Amer ican Enka Rayon plant in Morristown three CIO strikers face assault with intent to murder charges. Emory Wells 25 Fred Jones 27 and Junior French were named as gunmen after a battle that left Victor McDaniel 30 wounded. Eight others were arrested at Textile Workers union HQ and jailed.

Morristown Wenn CIO Robert Medlin Emory Wells Fred Jones Rutledge Tenn French Jefferson City Victor McDaniel

Population growth boosts pay for Lorain county officials

Lorain county census figures show population rising from 112000 in 1940 to 146501 in 1950. The two county offices up for election this year, the county commissioner and the county auditor, will see salary increases when new terms start. Common Pleas judges will also gain about 1200 annually under the census changes, though official salary schedules are not yet finalized, per County Auditor Frank Ayres.

Lorain County Common Pleas Frank Ayres

Former Street Car Employees To Hold Annual Picnic

Lake Shore Electric and Lorain Street Railways Old Timers will hold their annual picnic at Lions Park in Sandusky on Sunday, June 25. About 75 persons are expected to attend. Frank Gricher of Sandusky serves as president of the organization comprising former traction line workers.

Lake Shore Electric and Lorain Street Railways Lions Park Sandusky Frank Gricher Traction Liines

Princess Margaret May Wed Scottish Earl Rumors rise over 19 year old royal match

London reports Princess Margaret has chosen the Earl of Dalkeith as a likely husband. The 26 year old heir to the Duke of Buccleuch is described as immensely rich and eligible. Court chatter notes their long friendship turning to romance. An engagement could be announced after her 20th birthday in August.

London Margaret Earl of Dalkeith Duke of Buccleuch Earl of Dalkeith Asent Windsor Castle Scotland England

Ronald Dunn Elected Chairman of Elyria Red Cross

Ronald Dunn was elected chair man of the Elyria Chapter of the American Red Cross at a board meeting in the chapter rooms. Other officers are Herbert Meister as vice chairman Earl Fauver treasurer and Mrs. Robert Birdsall secretary. The executive committee includes four officers and board members Mrs. Carl Schmitkens Mrs Chauncey Currier David Hyman Richard Stith George Calvert and Stanley Orr. Ms Harlo McNally and Mrs Max Sigel will represent the chapter at the National Red Cross convention in Detroit June 26 to 29 with speakers General George Marshall and Dr Ralph Bunche. Ruth Behring was appointed office secretary replacing Mrs Stephen Nagy.

Ronald Dunn Elyria American Red Cross Masonic Temple Herbert Meister Earl Fauver Robert Birdsall Carl Schmitkens Chauncey Currier David Hyman Richard Stith George Calvert Stanley Orr Harlo McNally Max Sigel Chhapter

Elyria Y Fund Nears Goal With One Week Left

The Elyria Y Fund drive for building and remodeling funds reaches 71 378 dollars with a week to go. Today 8548 dollars was added bringing total to 71378. Volunteers report 2604 to general, 4534 from industry, and 1285 through community gifts. Two report meetings remain, next Tuesday and Thursday at noon.

Elyria

Bombers In 10,000 Mile Long Flight From California

Six B 36 atomic bombers launched from Fairfield Suisun on a 10,000 mile non stop mission toward the Far East. They crossed Wake Island en route to Honolulu, winging toward Tokyo with approximately 37 hours aloft. The aircraft, designed to replace the B 29, boast ceilings above 45,000 feet and speeds over 435 mph, capable of carrying over 300,000 pounds.

Honolulu Wake Island Far East New York Moscow Air Force Fairfield-Suisun Air Base California Wake Pacific Tokyo Japan

Lima Doctor Dies At 59

Dr. Harvey L. Basinger, 59, president of the Allen County Medical Society, died unexpectedly yesterday at St. Rita's hospital. Services were being arranged today. The notice also mentions a local ad for a special fish fry event at Olympic Recreation on Lodi Street.

Lima Harvey L. Basinger Allen County Medical Society St. Rita's Hospital Olympic Recreation Lodi St. Adv

Strikes Threaten Five Railroads and Auto Workers

United Press reports twin strike actions by CIO Auto Workers threaten production in the motor industry while five western railroads prepare for AFL switchmen's walkout on Sunday. In Pittsburgh a 14 day AFL milk drivers’ strike nears settlement, halting milk deliveries to 3 million people amid gunfights at ENKA Rayon Mill.

United Press CIO Auto AFL Pittsburgh Morristown Tenn Enka Rayon CIO New York City Publishers’ Association CIC New York World-Telegram Sun Auto Workers Briggs Manufacturing Company Chrysler Packard Briggs UAW Hudson Motors Denver Rio Grande Western Chicago Great Western Great ‘Northern Rock Island Western Pacific Da&rgw Great Northern Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Order of Railway Conductors Conductors’ Union Greater

Governor Seeks RFC Aid For Flood Areas In Ohio

Gov. Frank Lausche said he will not visit Crooksville and Roseville unless needed to secure federal aid, with aid coming via the Reconstruction Finance Corp. He returns to Columbus after learning Washington sources say RFC steps, possibly rehabilitation loans, are the route. He may declare a disaster to unlock funds but will visit before doing so.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche Crooksville Roseville Washington Reconstruction Finance Corp Ohio Lausche Truman Congress RFC

William C Whyte dies, led Electro-Alloys division

William Campbell Whyte, vice president of the Electro-Alloys Division of the American Brake Shoe Company, died at his home at 248 Ohio Street. Born February 4, 1888 in Brooklyn, he moved to Cleveland in 1915, founded Steel Improvement, joined Electro-Alloys in Elyria in 1922, later becoming VP and GM and then VP after the division joined the ABCS Company. He is survived by his wife Jillian D. Whyte and three brothers. Services Sunday at 3 p.m. from Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home. interment Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, New York.

William Campbell Whyte Electro-Alloys American Brake Shoe Company Ohio Street Mr. Whyte Brooklyn N. Y Cleveland Steel Improvement Company Middle West Elyria Electra-Alloys Company

Three Hurt In Truck Auto Collision At Oberlin Ridge

Mrs. Lodemia Wessell 54 of 110 Grant Street was cited for not making a safety stop after a collision with a truck at Oberlin Road and Butternut Ridge Road injuring three people. Wessell and Mary Hallas 56 of 104 Grant Street sustained head and other injuries, both admitted for observation. Truck driver Joe LaChance 25 of Valley View head injuries also admitted. Russell Hinton of Valley View uninjured. A second incident near Temple Court involved Gladys Williams and David Brickner damaging a rear fender during parking on Middle Avenue.

Lodemia Wessell Grant Street Oberlin Road Butternut Ridge Road Wessel Mary Hallas Joe LaChance Valley View Russell Hinton Gladys Williams Oxford Avenue David Brickner South Middle Avenue Brickner Middle Avenue Templecourt

Seniors to Receive Nursing Diplomas at Elyria Commencement

The thirty-eighth commencement of The M. B. Johnson School of Nursing at Elyria Memorial Hospital will be Friday June 30 at 8 p m in First Congregational Church Elyria. Twelve seniors will receive diplomas and pins. The address will be by George D. Nicholas M D of Elyria, a physician with fifty years of practice and long local ties including service in the U S Army Medical Corps and Rotary Club leadership.

M. B. Johnson Cleveland Presvate Ohio State University Medical School Huron Road Hospital Nicholas Elyria U.S. Army Medical Corps Ace ‘Industries

Large Lodge Planned at Firelands Scout Camp

E. E. Fanning announces a year round lodge for kitchen and dining at Firelands Area Council Camp on Vermilion River near Oberlin. The 3,528 square foot T shaped building will host a dining room, kitchen, and winter training center with insulated walls and a fireplace. Bids due in two weeks, site near camp parking chosen, to serve about 180 to 200 scouts with possible extended patio.

Firelands Area Vermilion River Oberlin E. E. Fanning Fanning Camp Firelands Firelands William Teves Elyria Firelands Area Council Harold Parker Sandusky Allan Thurston Brain

Jury Called for Common Pleas Court Service

Clerk of Courts H. E. Agate announced the summons of 15 persons for jury service starting Monday. The list includes Ruth Johns, Fannie Hyman, Betty Miller, Bess Lundgerg, James Nagy, Fern Birdsall, Betty Olfield, Gladys Allison, Mable Schenck, Gladys McPherson, David Gibson, Carl Johnson, Douglas Mills, Eva Smith, and Joseph Greszler, with addresses in Elyria Avon Sheffield Lake Lorain and Oberlin.

Common Pleas Court Clerk of Courts H. E. Agate Ruth Johns Ridge Street Fannie Hyman Washington Avenue Betty Miller Lake Avenue Bess Lundgerg Foster Avenue James Nagy Fern Birdsall East Avenue Betty Olfield West Avenue Elyria Gladys Allison Mable Schenck Avon Gladys McPherson Sheffield Lake David Gibson Versmilion Carl Johnson Douglas Mills Eva Smith Lorain Joseph Greszler R. D Oberlin

Manufacturer Dies in Cleveland At Sar-A-Lee Co Chief

Julius L. Adler president of the Sar-A-Lee Co. died in Cleveland yesterday from a heart ailment. He is survived by his wife and a daughter.

Cleveland Julius L. Adler Sar-A-Lee Co

Union Leaders Warn Lausche On Taft Stand

Labor spokesmen demand Governor Lausche oppose GOP Senator Taft in November or face labor opposition. AFL CIO and labor leaders warn that voting for Taft would betray workers and split the Democratic coalition. The CIO pact to back Ferguson in the race delays a chosen gubernatorial endorsement until Lausche clarifies his stance.

Warn Lausche Taft Columbus. O Frank J. Lausche Robert A. Taft Lausche Tafts WI. S Joseph T. Ferguson White Sulphur Springs Labor Truman Congress Matthew Woll Af-Of-L AFI Cio-Political Action Committee Ferguson Cio-Pact Agaist No. PT Hern AFL al Gausche

Missing Air Force Crewmen In Pacific Rescue Underway

Two crewmen remain missing after a U S Air Force B 29 crash 1425 miles northwest of Guam during a practice bombing run to Okinawa. Eight survivors were found aboard life boats 140 miles southeast of Guam, with another rescued from the water as search planes and Naval aircraft aided the effort.

Guam Pacific E.C.T Okinawa Military Air Transport Service

Gunboat Defends Ship Attacked By Nationalists

A gunboat protected a freighter under attack by Chinese Nationalist planes off Swatow Harbor entrance. The gunboat reportedly fired constantly as the planes strafed and bombed the freighter, according to a communique.

Taipei Formosa Swatow

Jeffreys seeks independent run for Congress at large

In Columbus Ohio Raymond J. Jeffreys a lecturer announced he is circulating petitions for an independent nomination for Congressman at large He has withdrawn petitions for U S Senator from circulation The notice appears amid local business listings and stray references to foods and ice cream vendors.

Congress Columbus Raymond J. Jeffreys U. S

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. J. Rich Co St. Louis Garner Senate Crime Investigating Committee U.S East Liverpool Rayon Plant Red Cross George H.harding Ohio State University Amercan Congress of Surveying and Harding Marsh Guerin Adv W. C. Whte Electro-Alloys Division School of Nursing Mayo Clinic University of Michigan Medical School Cook County Hospital Chicago Elyria Rotary Club George D. Nicholas Scout Roper Minn Colson Elyria Howe Ady Johnson's Detroit Ra Aoa
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