Scott Jr to Lead GOP as National Chairman in 1948
Rep Hugh Scott Jr of Pennsylvania is chosen by GOP leaders as the party's new National Chairman succeeding B Carroll Reece. The selection follows Sen Edward Martin's backing and a Dewey era tilt, with the National Committee set to approve later. Scott's career spans Philadelphia DA, bar associations, and WWII naval service, married with one child.
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Hugh Scott, Jr
Pennsylvania
GOP
Philadelphia
Rep
Hugh Scott Jr
Scott
B. Carroll Reece
Tennessee
Thomas E. Dewey
Edward Martin
Dewey
Martin
New York
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Randolph-Macon College
University of Virginia
University of Pennsylvania
Reserve Officers Training Corps
U. S. Naval Reserve
Republican High Command
White House
Republian
Pawling
Carroll Reece
Taft
First Registration Under New Draft Law Aug 16
Washington reports the first reg under the peacetime draft will occur August 16 to organize 4000 draft boards. By August 30 questionnaires go to men aged 19 to 25, then oldest first for induction after September 22 if no emergency. The armed services will open enlistment to 18-year-olds for one year with later reserve service.
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Washington
National Defense
Hold the Line Drive Cracks in Wage Standstill
John L. Lewis’s new contract signals the final collapse of the hold the line campaign for a third wage round. U.S. Steel and other majors capitulated to Lewis’s demands, following earlier breakdowns by General Motors, General Electric, Westinghouse, and others. Steel firms indicate reluctant acceptance of a $1 daily pay raise and a 20 cent per ton welfare contribution, with a National Labor Relations Board election not required. A finding board will report to the White House. the strike potential eases but a broader settlement is expected before miners return July 6. Aluminum Co of America boosts wages 10 to 6 cents to CIO United Steelworkers.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
U. S. Steel
General Motors Corp
General Electric
Westinghouse
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Steel
National Labor Relations Board
White House
Aluminum Company of America
CIO
United Steelworkers
Northeast Ohio weather forecast and ad outlook
Partly cloudy and warm with light variable winds this afternoon and tonight. Sunday remains partly cloudy with little temperature change and a possible thundershower in the afternoon or evening. Low tonight 68, high Sunday 83. Also see Geisel for Stenco All Aluminum Combination Storm Windows with regular and casement options and prompt delivery at 61 West Ave, phone 2091.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Geisel
Stenco
West Ave
AFL Leader Says League Will Not Back Dewey Warren Ticket
AFL President William Green announced after meeting with President Truman that the AFL political league will never support the Dewey Warren Republican ticket. He cited labor opposition to its platform and suggested Republicans might finance Henry Wallace's third party bid, while hedging on general GOP backing.
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Green
AFL Political League
Dewey
Washington
AFL
William Green
Truman
White House
Mr. Truman
Henry A. Wallace
Henry
Body Of Elyria Soldier Will Arrive On Monday
The body of Pfc. Anthony Dombroski formerly of 222 Marseilles Avenue is due to arrive in Elyria Monday. He died in action on Biak Island, Pacific theater, at age 25 while aiding wounded soldiers. Survived by mother Mrs Casimiera Dombreskii two brothers Joseph and Edward and sister Mrs Fred Heilman. After arrival, body to be moved to the Heilman home for calling hours. Military services planned at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Heilman home and 9 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
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Anthony Dombroski
Marseilles
Worthington Ball Company
Pfe. Dombreski
Casimiera Dombreskii
Joseph
Elyria
Edward
Columbia Station
Fred Heilman
Bittner
Heilman
Erie Street
American Legion
St. Agnes Church
Leo Brissel
St. Mary's Cemetery
Body of Elyrian Soldier Returns From Europe
The body of Pfc. Lee P. Burgett Jr aged 20 killed in France July 10 1944 is being returned from Europe aboard an Army transport. His mother Mrs Marjorie Burgett of 421 Elm Street has been informed by the Army and the body will be taken to Sudro Curtis Funeral Home in Elyria. Burgett was one of five brothers who served in World War II and was employed by Perry Fay Company before enlisting on August 31 1943.
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Pfe
Lee P. Burgett Jr
United States
Europe
Marjorie Burgett
Elmstreet
Burgett
Department of the Army
Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home
Pfc
Perry-Fay Company
Army
Mechanized Infantry
France
Elyria
Russell
Army Air Forces
Richard
Jack
Marine Corps
James
Lee P. Burgett
Must Be Firm Toward Russia Says Churchill
London. Winston Churchill told thousands of Conservatives that only firmness toward Russia can prevent a third world war. He warned the Soviet Union aims to drive out allies and turn Berlin into a satellite under totalitarian rule, urging unity with other democracies to defend peace. He stressed no safety in yielding to dictators and that strong action is the only chance to avert catastrophe.
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London
Winston Churchill
Russia
Churchill
Harold Wernher
Berlin
Munich
France
Germany
Hs Majesty
Surgeon Rescues Patient During Appendectomy At City Hospital
Mrs. Julia Brittan, 23, suffered cardiac arrest on the operating table during an appendectomy at American Hospital. Dr Max Thorek arrived within minutes, massaged the heart, and injected adrenaline to restore a stable heartbeat before completing the operation. Her condition was listed as fair. Tonight Herman Burke performs at The Supper Club.
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Chiicago
Julia Brittan
Amercan Hospital
Thorek
Surferry
Max Thorek
Lorain Man Drowns At Linwood Park
Edward M. Kin 20 of Lorain drowned at Linwood Park in Lake Erie during a social bathe. He called for help 30 feet from shore, vanished, and was recovered after eight minutes. Coroner ruled accidental death. Kin a Lorain High graduate and Army Air Force veteran. Funeral set for 9 a.m. Monday at St Stanislaus church.
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Edward M. Kin
Oakdale Avenue
Lorain
Linwood Park
Lake Erie
Kin
Steve Komar
East 29Th Street
Walter Little
Avon Lake
J. E. Walker
Sandusky
Erie County
Lorain High School
Army Air Force
Philippines
Fruchaul Trailer Co
Joseph Turton
Louise
St. Stanislaus Church
Henrietta Names James Ehrman as New Superintendent
The Henrietta Board of Education named James H. Ehrman of Amherst as superintendent, succeeding Wells M. Gould who resigns after four years. Ehrman is a Bluffton College graduate (1939) and former Amherst High teacher, served four years in the Air Forces in World War II, studied at Fenn College, and is pursuing a master's at Kent State. Gould to return to New York to head a science department near Buffalo.
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Henrietta Board of Education
James H. Ehrman
Amherst
Bluffton College
Amherst High School
India-Burma
Fenn College
Cleveland
Kent State University
Henrietta
Wells M. Gould
Gould
New York State
Buffalo
Taft Plans Canada Vacation After Nomination Bid
Sen Robert A Taft returned to Washington after his failed bid for the Republican presidential nomination He said he would finish light work then vacation in Canada He plans a short break at his Cincinnati home by July 4 for about a week and a six week rest at Murray Bay Canada He will also work on Senate labor and finance committee plans before leaving
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Washington
Robert A. Taft
Canada
Ohioan
Senate
Labor and Finance
Taft
Cincinnati
Murray Bay
Crash Fatal To Farmer And Two Daughters
Findlay reports a fatal auto-train collision near Forest on Thursday. Harvey I. Musgrave a 60 year old farmer from near Mt. Blanchard died of internal injuries in Kenton hospital. His daughters Madeline 16 and Marjorie Filen 13 were killed. Triple funeral services were scheduled today at Union Chapel church for the victims.
Dewey Acts To Reorganize High Command
Thomas E. Dewey presses rapid GOP reorganization to run with Warren as running mate. A new National Committee chairman will be chosen, likely from the internationalist wing. Dewey signals a working vice presidency to reform national government after victory.
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Dewey
High Command
New York
Earl Warren
California
GOP
Brownell
Enlistments In National Guard Halted At Noon
Columbus Ohio National Guard ground forces enlistments were halted at noon today while air force groups will continue accepting volunteers. Assistant Adjutant General Kenneth Cooper said the stop order was issued arbitrarily after reports showed ground strength near 10 500 men. The Army Department setting a 12 000 ceiling on Ohio ground forces prompted doubt that late enlistments not yet tabulated would push past the limit. President Truman’s peace time draft law ends the grace period for avoiding the draft by joining the reserve.
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Columbus
Ohio National Guard
Adj
Kenneth Cooper
Army Department
Ohio
Truman
Contractor Wins State Resurfacing Project in Lorain County
H. J. Hart of Elyria secured a state highway contract for resurfacing four Lorain county roads. The bid totals 35,858 dollars for 3.6 miles of Route 10 in Ridgeville, 2.6 miles of Route 76 in Grafton, 4.8 miles of Route 76 in Ridgeville and Avon townships, and 2.22 miles of Route 301 in Penfield. Work must be finished by October 1.
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H. J. Hart
Elyria
State Highway Department
Lorain County
Ridgeville Township
Grafton Township
Ridgeville
Avon Townships
Penfield Township
Taxi driver killed in Galion crash with car driven by Dayton man
Gerald E. Hissey, 31, a Galion taxi driver, died early today when his taxi collided with an auto driven by Ronald Van Velerah, Dayton. Passenger Carl Zent, 28, Galion, was seriously injured. Also listed is an ad for a mahogany upright piano for sale with contact number 30-054.
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Galion
Gerald E. Hissey
Ronald van Velerah
Dayton
State Highway Patrol
Carl Zent
Yanks Seek to Ease Berlin Plight With Aid Plan
Lt Gen Sir Brian Robertson protested Soviet Berlin blockade to Marshal Sokolovsky and urged normal traffic. American planes began delivering milk and medical supplies to 2.5 million Germans while unions warned of strikes. Berlin council planned UN appeal as transports shifted to air routes.
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Berlin
Brian Robertson
Wassily D. Sokolovsky
United Nations
British Stay In Berlin Despite Soviet Press Assault
London said Britain would remain in Berlin amid a so called siege by the Soviet government. The foreign office condemned Taegliche Rundschau speculation of a British withdrawal and affirmed joint Western action with France and the United States to offset Moscow’s pressure. Talks continued in Berlin, London, and Washington as officials advised steady allied coordination. Ambassador Lewis Douglas visited Bevin and Strang to discuss the crisis.
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Berlin
Germany
Hellmstedt
Marienborn
Nere
London
Foreign Office
Britain
France
United States
Washington
Lewis Douglas
Ernest Bevin
William Strang
Bevin
Russia
Taegliche Rundschau
Crane Accident Kills Worker At General Motors Foundry
Two men were hospitalized after a crane touched a 7200 volt high tension wire at a General Motors foundry in Defiance. William K Whitehurst, 54, of Hicksville, died from the incident. George Horvath, 22, and Charles E. Kahn, 50, were burned but out of danger. Whitehurst was helping Horvath and Kahn steady material when the crane was energized.
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William K. Whitehurst
Hicksville
Whitehurst
George Horvath
Charles E. Kahn
Ft. Wayne
Ind
General Motors Corp
Horvath
Kahn
Rio Grande River On The Rampage
Flood conditions loom as the muddy Rio Grande rises to a crest of 44 feet 6 inches threatening Laredo area. Civil and military units assist evacuations on the Mexican side amid fears of heavy crop and property damage. A fisherman died when river waters surged. 70 year old L W Williams of Del Rio drowned in Devil's River.
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Laredo
Tex
Rio Grande
Lre
L. W. Williams
del Rio
Devil's River
Eagle Pass
Boy Hurt When Bike Collides With Truck Door
K. C. Thorp, 15, of 348 W. 16th street, sustained a side injury at 9 15 am today after his bicycle hit a truck door opened on West avenue north of Second street. The door was opened by H. F. Haas of LaGrange. He was taken to a doctor. Fenders were damaged on cars driven by Q. C. Mudge and Jesse Monk in a Broad street collision at 10 20 am.
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K. C. Thorp
W. 16Th Street
H. F. Haas
R. D
LaGrange
West Avenue
Second Street
Hans
Q. C. Mudge
Beverly Court
Jesse Monk
Fuller Road
Broad Street
Mechanic Dies After Emery Wheel Accident at Local Plant
William W. Meeker, 42, of Mr. Gilead er, a toilmaker at Perfection Steel Body Co, died today after being struck by an emery wheel. An Open House at Camp Iss-See-Kes advertised as the most beautiful camp in Northern Ohio, directs visitors to proceed via Rt. 113 to Henrietta. The ad notes five babies are born in the country each hour and urges readers to place inexpensive Chronicle-Telegram for sale ads for used baby buggies and nursery furniture, with Dial numbers 44-121 or 44-131.
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Galion
William W. Meeker
Gilead Toilmaker
Perfection Steel Body Co
Camp Iss-See-Kes
Ohio
Henrietta
Chronicle- Telegram
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Navy
Air Force
Reserve
Kenneth C. Royall
Ing
Fort Knox
Royall
National Guard
Bulletin
Bowker Electric Service
W. Broad
St Adv
Adv
Warren
Dorothy
Left
Virginie
Warrens
Herman Burke
National Committee
National
Herbert Brownell, Jr
William F. Knowland
Edwin F. Jaeckle
Jaeckle
Republican Council
John Foster Dulles
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Alfred Driscoll
New Jersey
Alexander Smith
Knowland
Harold E. Stassen
Rio Grande River
Northern Growers Seed Co
Workman
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