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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1950

Page

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Fuchs Confession Illuminates Russian Access to Secrets

Legislators reviewing the full Fuchs confession said only the most recent U.S. atomic and hydrogen data remained unknown to Russia. They noted Fuchs allegedly knew and relayed vast information, with the document released in carefully selected portions and studied behind closed doors.

Washington Fuchs Russia Joint Congressional Atomic Energy Committee K. E. J. Fuchs America Germany Atomic Energy Commission

Red Cross Drive In Full Swing In The Townships

The 1950 Red Cross membership and fund drive is underway in Lo rain county townships within the Elyria Chapter area. Each township reports a quota toward the $30,000 goal, with detailed chairmen named for Brighton to Russia and city leaders for Wellington and Oberlin, including A B Jones and Robert Fitzner.

Lorain County Elyria American Red Cross Wellington Oberlin Brighton Marie Fehlan Camden C. H. Scott East Carlisle Robert Eglin Pittsfield Lawrence Jordan Fields Corners Harold Griesmer Ridgeville Marsh Diederich Rochester Ralph Rowland Russia Leonard Berg A.B. Jones Robert Fitzner

Two Soldiers Hurt When Auto Skids

Two servicemen Walter Hay and Clifford Neal from Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland were taken to Allen hospital Oberlin after their car skidded on Route 18 near Penfield. Neal suffered a hip fracture. Hay was treated for bruises and scratches and released.

Wellington Walter Hay Clifford Neal Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland Allen Hospital Oberlin Penfield Neal Toledo Hay

Northeast Ohio Forecast: Rain, Wind, Snow Flurries Later

The forecast for northeast Ohio calls for light rain and windy conditions this afternoon and tonight, followed by Sunday snow flurries, continued wind, and a turn to colder weather. Lows tonight around 38, highs Sunday near 45, with market notes on page two.

Ohio

Belgians Vote On King Leopold Return Tomorrow

Violence flared in Brussels and across Belgium as factions clash over the plebiscite on King Leopold's return. Catholic monarchists support him. Socialists denounce him as fascist and dictator. A Yes or No vote will decide if Leopold regains the throne amid fears of a general strike by 500,000 workers if he wins by a narrow margin.

Brussels Belgium Leopold Louvain France Germany Prince Charles Federation of Jafbor

Two Men Fail To Rob Cherney's Beverage Store

Cherney reported an attempted armed robbery at Cherney's Beverage Store at 815 Lake Avenue last evening. Two men, described as late teens or early twenties, entered the store, one displaying a revolver, but were discouraged and fled as a car passed by. The owner identified one suspect as thin with a sallow complexion in a light overcoat and hat, the other shorter and stocky in a brown jacket. Police were informed by Henry Cherney and documented to Captain Clare E. Parker and Officers Callahan and Cordrey.

Cherney Lake Avenue Henry Cherney Clare E. Parker Paul Palmer Francis Callahan C. L. Cordrey

Several Minor Accidents Reported

A 1941 club coupe driven by David C Dachner overturned on East River road near Route 10 yesterday midnight after he said lights failed. No injuries. A front end collision damaged a 12 sedan near Route 113 west of South Amherst. Two cars sideswiped on Route 10 near 301 yesterday afternoon. Marvin Leck of Rossford Ohio passed Weatherbee who slowed for a left turn on Route. A delivery truck backed onto Route 57 near LaPorte and was struck by Jane Hitchcock of Grafton damaging the rear bumper.

David C. Dachner Weller Road East River Road Route 10 Dachner Charles Dickens West Avenue Route 113 South Amherst Marvin Leck Rossford Ohio William Weatherbee LaGrange Weatherbee Harry Larson West River Street LaPorte Jane Hitchcock Grafton

12 Minute Parking Meters Installed in Lorain

D W Rothe safety service director announced three 12 minute meters will be set on Court street near Slyria Savings & Trust bank and three more in front of Lorain County Savings Bank during the next session. The meters will test as short stop banking meters, painted orange and operated on a 12 minute rate.

D. W. Rothe Direcor Court Street Slyria Savings & Trust Bank Lorain County Savings Bank Kothe

Last Survivor Of Little Big Horn Dies At 98

Al Windolph of South Dakota, 98, last known survivor of the Battle of the Little Big Horn and holder of the Congressional Medal of Honor, died after a week of critical illness. He was wounded during a mission on July 26 1874 while helping wounded soldiers, a pivotal moment in the 1876 clash where Gen. Custer and his troops were wiped out.

S. D Charles A. Windolph Little Big Horn George A. Custer Windolph Montana Custer

Two Baby Elephants as International Gift Dilemma

Two baby elephants gifted by India's prime minister to U S schoolchildren sparked a transport dilemma. Nehru chose a boy and a girl elephant from Mysore, weighing about 500 pounds each, but in two weeks in Bombay they doubled to 1,000 pounds each, complicating airship plans with regulatory and etiquette concerns. Continued on Page 2.

Wacom i State Department Department United States Bombay India Washington Ter Pandit Nehru Mysore No. 1

Suspect Held After Prolific Burglary Attempt Case

Police hold George Hill alias George Eskridge, tied to a burglary at Mary Taylor's 15th street home. Witnesses Louisa and Mary Taylor describe a prowler. Hill, a parolee, later admitted taking $15 and a dime folder, though his account differs. Officers matched a prior sighting near 17th street and a restaurant on Sixteenth. Local officers report Hill knew the Taylors and did odd jobs there.

George Hill George Eskridge North Maple Street Clare E. Parker Paul Palmer Francis Callahan 355 Seventeenth Street West Avenue Elsa Wicks Mary Taylor Fifteenth Street Taylor Louisa Taylor Taylors Eddie Gillian Sixteenth Street Louisa Northern Savings and Loan Company Toisas Charles Miller Hill Eskridge Miller

Widow on Hunger Strike Faces Murder Trial

Mrs Yvette Madsen 22 a Brooklyn beauty stands accused of murdering her Air Force husband Lt Andrew Madsen. Her attorney Elmo Gower says she has not eaten for four days and intends to die. Father Alfred Noack calls her insane and wants her confined to a mental institution. Court orders death by own action guards as the trial continues amid repeated collapses by the defendant.

Yvette Madsen Alfred Noack Brooklyn Maj Julius Tolken Air Force Andrew Madsen Srankfurt Germany Elmo Gower Madsen Brooklynes Noack Oakland Calif Gower

Former State Senator Dies in Ashland Area Funeral Rites Held

William Mortimer Brown 75 a former State senator died last Monday at his Sullivan home. Funeral services were conducted in Ashland with cremation in Cleveland and burial in Ruggles cemetery. Born September 12 1874 in Ruggles he lived on the family farm 45 years. A farmer turned state employee he served Ashland county as representative then two years as State senator for the 27 29th district. He was named to a European Committee as Ohio’s representative. He belonged to Floral Lodge 260 F and A M New London for 35 years. He and wife Mary Chilena Schobey celebrated their 50th anniversary last October 4. Surviving besides Mrs Brown is son Lt Col Kenton Scott Brown in the U S Army Air Corps stationed overseas.

Sullivan Ashland William Mortimer Brown F. E. Eastman Sullivan Congregational Church Cleveland Ruggles Mr. Brown Ohio Ashland County Brown Floral Lodge A. M New London Mary Chilena Schobey

France approves anti sabotage law amid port strikes

Paris The Council of the Republic votes 279 to 20 to approve a law giving prison terms for saboteurs as strikes shut down ports from Marseilles to Bordeaux. The measure aims to safeguard American aid shipments under the Atlantic pact as clashes flare near Metz and across industrial regions.

Paris France Council of the Republic National Assembly Vincent Auriol Marseilles Bordeaux Indo-China Cherbourg Hronaire Linle Metz

Missing Publisher On His Way Home From Florida

Cedarville Ohio Thurman Miller Jr publisher of two weekly papers has been missing since January 24 His wife Mary Miller says he called from Jacksonville Florida saying he would fly to Cincinnati that afternoon He sounded ill and did not offer further details His car was found in Dayton three days later His wife and Dusty Miller Sr planned to meet him in Cincinnati

Cedarville Thurman Miller, Jr Florida Mary Miller Jacksonville Fla Cincinnati

Stalin Expected To Echo Appeal For World Peace

Stalin winds up Russia election campaign with a major speech aligning with deputies calls for world peace. Molotov Mikoyan and Kaganovich push coexistence of Communism and Capitalism in a peaceful global order. Over 100 million Russians expected to vote in the Supreme Soviet election amid single-list ballots.

Moscow Josef Stalin Russia V. M. Molotov A. I. Mikoyan L. M. Kaganovich Molotov Kaganovich Soviet Union Supreme Soviet Council of the Union Council of Nationalities Trade Union House

Man Burned Repairing Welder At Bendix Westinghouse

Willis Iisnet 48 a Bendix Westinghouse maintenance man is in Elyria Memorial Hospital with second and third degree electrical burns and severe shock after an accident at the plant Friday forenoon. Erswell was repairing an electric welder and sustained third degree burns to the right hand and forearm and second degree burns to the right upper arm and shoulder and left hand. He is reported in fair condition. A former C. E. Ward Co. employee, Brswell moved to Elyria from New London and lives at 171 North Main Street.

Willis Iisnet Bendix-Westinghouse Automotive Air Brake Co Elyria Memorial Hospital Erswell Brswell Elyria B.W C. E. Ward Co New London North Main Street

No Change In Agreement Reached by Council of Industrial Relations

The Council of Industrial Relations decides no changes to the 1950 contract between Local Union 128 and the Lorain County Contractors' Division of the Greater Cleveland NEC A. The agreement remains in effect through December 31, 1950.

Council of Industrial Relations Union 128 Lorain County Contractors’ Division Greater Cleveland National Electrical Contractors’ Association

Food and clothing pour in for starving children

Phoenix report shows nationwide charity aiding farm camp children. Juvenile officer John Walker cites public response as crucial as about 100 starving youngsters in a camp near luxury desert resorts are fed. Relief efforts grow amid red tape. Meals for Millions offers 1000 pounds of food. Gov Garvey notes a $100000 need through June. Federal funds are said to be available.

Phoenix Ariz John Walker Los Angeles Dan Garvey

Officials Warn Against Soviet Peace Talk Deception

U S officials say Moscow uses vague peace talk hints to mislead Americans during the cold war. Moscow accuses the West while pressing propaganda and avoiding acceptance of international inspections. The record cites Hungary Bulgaria Romania Czechoslovakia and China actions as evidence of ongoing Soviet aggression.

Washington U.S Moscow Mr. Molotov Kremlin America Dean Acheson Russia Britain United States Soviet Union Moscow Radio Red Hungary U. S.legation Budapest Red Bulgaria Legation Red Romania Bucharest Czechoslovakia Red China United Nations China

Gideons and Friends Hold Fellowship At Y. W. Gym

About 150 Gideons and friends from Lorain and Erie Counties gathered at the Elvira YMCA gym for the ninth annual Gideon Fellowship. Music filled the evening with solos duets and a violin and cornet lineup while Paul Rauth Canton state president spoke on open doors to opportunity and the coming Cleveland state convention May 5 6 and 7.

Lorain Erie Elvria Y. W. C. A F. A. Yost M. S. Fikes C. and M. A. Church of Oberlin Sant Roger Bowman Fikes Mary Cady Elmer Harris Edward Storaci Ralph Klein Yost My ‘Home Sweet Home Ralph Neighbourwhistling Paul Rauth Canton Gideons Cleveland Abigrim Oberlin YM. C. A Griffin

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