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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1949
Page
1
Report notes a groundbreaking milestone as a U.S. bomber completes the first nonstop around the world flight. Nearby, severe winter weather and flooding threaten farms, rail lines, and rivers across Kansas, Missouri, and Minnesota, prompting evacuations and emergency roadwork as engineers struggle to keep routes open under heavy snow and flood pressures.
About 200 persons are expected to attend a Rotary dinner with over 260 roterians set to join the event. The program includes singing and a formal address by the presiding officer. committees and leaders are outlined for the evening.
In Frankfurt a group of eight Russians from a Soviet repatriation mission housed in a red sandstone mansion are trapped inside the American zone by a police ring. They will not depart until Moscow issues orders, with border guards blocking access from the German side as tensions rise.
Preparations underway for a community dinner and dance for 1000 people at Elvira Ch commemorative event on March 29. Eight new committee chairmen met with Paul to assign roles including Sinner arena layout, entertainment, tickets, finance, publicity, decorations, and parking.
Officials report tax receipts exceeding 1 000 000 with gains in several districts. Treasurer Fring notes rising values and a projected total near 1 750 000 as arms and other assets influence the tally.
Members hear coach Haywood discuss the indoor program and team prospects at two March sessions. R. Dst presided as details and post No. 3 were continued on page 2. Dry Cleaning prices reduced by Kerns at 127 Cleveland Street with cash and carry and delivery options.
Cincinnati The president of General Electric urges Americans to stop pitting groups against each other for cheap gains and to respect differing opinions. He attacks labor hearings as unhelpful and calls for constructive national unity. Pope Pius XII marks his 73rd birthday and tenth year as pope in Vatican City. He comments on church leadership and presence.
Elyria Chamber of Commerce directors voted to send Norris Ryder secretary manager C Mar 2 to 5 to the United States Chamber of Commerce meeting in Washington DC Burien Obtemacher first vice president and J B Johnson National councillor will also attend A joint Elyria Lorain Home Builders Association meeting is planned with FHA authorities present tentatively March 10 for low cost housing suggestions.
Opponents to a proposed 130 mile coal and iron conveyor belt between Lorraine and East Liverpool prepared for a two week legislative hearing. Proponents showcased a model, colored films, neon maps, and claimed annual freight savings of 20 million dollars while arguing benefits to industrial areas.
L. M. Strainic son of Air and Mrs. Nick Strainie of 417 East River street take part in Caribbean maneuvers aboard the USS Olympias. Strainic, a former Elyria High School athlete, is a member of the Marines Second Division. Two men wounded in a Cincinnati cafe gun battle described as horse play include Neil Kelly in critical condition and Howard Bounds shot in the abdomen. Boxing on tonight at Lincoln Park Ballroom at 8:00 with tickets available at the door.
In Washington, Axis Sally Gillars defended herself on the stand during her fifth and final day of testimony in a treason trial. Prosecutor Kelley pressed questions about her alleged links to Nazi figures, including claims she broadcast to boost German morale. Gillars denied intent to betray the United States, insisting she acted from affection for Professor Koischwitz and aimed to aid morale, not harm America.
Kenyon College dormitory fire investigation continues as search teams scour the wreckage for missing students. Early reports assign blame to defective work. the blaze began between 3:45 and 4:00 a.m. in the old Brow Kenron dorm, with several rooms reachable only from outside.
In a Tokyo interview General Douglas MacArthur says Russia is unlikely to attack Japan and that the United States would defend her if needed. He envisions Japan as a Switzerland-like neutral, not an ally, capable of self-sufficiency within three to four years, while Anglo-Saxon interests in the Pacific remain secure.
In Columbus the Ohio Senate nears a vote on the oleo bill to bar margins and sale of colored oleomargarine, amid broad debate. A separate measure creating a unified Department of Natural Resources advances to House study, with key senators noting personal convictions will guide votes.
The article notes a steady flow of visitors at the income tax office with no large crowds expected. Staff maintain routine operations as the tax season continues, contrasting with past busy periods.
TOLEDO Finn C Broom 56 was killed today when he was thrown under the wheels of another car in the downtown area. A small child drowned at Celina when Ste phen Searsentt, three, toppled into Grand Lake yesterday afternoon. Birkline's advertises sale of fresh hats and jewelry at 259 2nd St.
Assistant postmaster Joseph Gibbons reported January and February 1949 business volume rose above the same period in 1948. January brought 2992.93 dollars and February 29222.51 dollars, totaling 57315.44, vs 1948 totals of 2227001 dollars in January and 225686 dollars in February, 24799.87 overall. The increase followed new postage rate changes and a higher number of stamps sold.
Announcement reports the temporary campaign office at 200 Lorain County Bank building will close today and all records move to the hospital business office. Work at the bank building has been completed.
Raphael Quirk, 47, longtime former city solicitor of Springfield, was killed late yesterday when his car struck a railroad overhead pier. He was alone in the vehicle. IMMEDIATE Guaranteed Automobiles Service. Neetz, Inc. Chrysler-Plymouth, 728 W Broad Ady.
Fort Worth report on the United States Air Force B-29 bomber Lucky Lady II finishing a 23,452 mile 94 hour journey with four in-flight refuelings. Captain James Gallagher led the mission as top officers hailed the crew after a flawless landing at Carswell Air Force Base. The flight demonstrated intercontinental range and in-flight refueling as part of ongoing training.
Manila reports a B-29 Superfortress from the United States vanished after takeoff near Clark Field. The last transmission placed the craft 99 miles northeast of Clark. Crew names remain withheld. typical crew size is about 75.
The notice promotes selling items for cash via Chronicle Telegram Want Ads. It invites readers to call 44-121 or 44-131 to place ads offering stores boats bikes and more for quick sale.
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