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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1948

Page

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Truman to Address Congress on Foreign Situation Tomorrow

President Truman plans a joint session address in the House chamber at 12 30 p m EST to urge faster action on the European recovery program first 5 3 billion installments and to keep EU funds separate from China Greece and Turkey. Rumors of renewed drafts and Soviet demands circulated but officials said no confirmation while Palestine remains a peripheral issue.

Washington Truman Europe White House Congress House George C. Marshall Senate Armed Services Committee Marshall Soviet Union Norway Sweden Denmark Senate State Department Scandinavia China Greece Turkey Far East Palestine

Council Asked Not To Change To Fast Time

A group of area farmers petitioned the city council to reject adopting fast time this year. Ridgeville farmer Sterling Mills, speaking for the Farm Bureau, said their 1,100 signatures oppose the time change and cite farm operation difficulties. Council President Seward N Bieck noted an existing ordinance authorizing daylight savings time, in effect, and that rescinding would require council action. Mills introduced other farming representatives who spoke against daylight savings.

Sterling Mills Ridgeville Farm Bureau Seward N Bieck Gaylight Savings Mills Gaylight Savings Time Rank Mason Grange Park Dimaline

Protest Reported Segregation In Brookdale Cemetery

Charles Gray of the Community Welfare League told the council last night that Brookdale Cemetery segregates Negro burials, calling the practice undemocratic and humiliating. Mrs. Ray Carter supported the protest as findings chairwoman. Council President Seward N. Black referred the issue to the building and lands committee for investigation and a report.

Brookdale Cemetery Charles Gray Community Welfare League Gray Ray Carter The Welfare League Council Seward N. Black Council Building and Lands Committee

Cleveland Northeastern Ohio Weather Forecast Update

Weather forecast for Northeastern Ohio shows showers and wind this afternoon then cooler late day. Tonight cloudy and colder with a low near 33. Wednesday partly cloudy and colder with a high around 42.

Cleveland Ohio

Deetz Inc Ad Offers Immediate Auto Service

Deetz Inc advertises guaranteed automobile service for Chrysler Plymouth vehicles at 728 W Broad. The wash and polish emphasis suggests a full car care offer with quick turnaround.

Deetz, Inc Chrysler-Plymouth W. Broad

Strike Slashes Meat Production In Half

More than 100000 CIO United Packinghouse workers walked out against Swift Armour Cudahy and Wilson plus independent firms. The strike halted about 130 plants including 75 slaughterhouses and 50 smaller ones. President Truman urged postponement. the walkout continues until at least April 1 under the Taft-Hartley Act with government assurances of ample supply through that date.

Chicago Icio United Packinghouse Swift Armour, Cudahy and Wilson CIO Union

Bevin Seeks Scandinavian Entry Into Western Pact

In Paris Bevin and Georges Bidault press for Scandinavia to join a five nation Western European pact against Communism. Bevin meets Swedish, Danish, Turkish and Greek ministers as Brussels pact signing is planned for tomorrow in the Palais des Academies. Bevin then returns to London.

Paris Ernest Bevin Scandinavia Bevin Georges Bidault Brussels Bo Qesten Uncen Eign Gustav Rasmussen Eyre Sean MacBride Constantin Tsaldaris Bidaulk Necmeddin Sadak Wh Bidault Britain France Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Palais Des Academies London

Kelley Elected Commander of V.F.W. Post 331

Clarence F. Kelley was elected commander of V F W Post 331 at a meeting on Broad Street. Other officers elected include Marion Looney senior vice commander Chandos Mohr junior vice Cif Spicer and Roy Burden as quartermaster. Post advocate Charles Rhodes chaplain Cecil Johnson surgeon Arthur Perkins and three rear trustees Rhodes Looney and county council delegates were named. Installation planned for April with auxiliary members. Next meeting April 5. Funeral notices for Benjamin M. McCray 77 former Ashland County probate judge.

Clarence F. Kelley Veterans of Foreign Wars Broad Street Marien Looney Chandos Mohr Cif Spicer Roy Burden Charies Rhodes Cecil Johnson Arthur Perkins Rhodes Looney County Council Kelley Martha Hosier

Unofficial Truce Quiets Guns in Palestine

Jerusalem reports an unofficial truce as Arabs and Jews weigh a formal agreement under UN efforts. Minor violence persists with a Haganah convoy reaching the Negev and exchanges near Breir Village. Haganah officer Meyer Bondi was killed near Beer-Sheva in a separate attack.

Jerusalem Breir Palestine Government Beer-Sheva Meyer Bondi Haganah Zraim Setttlement

Extension Of City Limits Is Suggested

J B Johnson president of the Chamber of Commerce urged council to consider expanding Elyria to about 50 000 to 60 000 people. He argued growth brings new problems and the city should officially recognize expansion to improve future planning.

Elyria J. B. Johnson Chamber of Commerce Johnson C. E. Southham General Motors Bendix-Westinghouse Southham G. M

Body Of Grafton Soldier Arrives Services Thursday

Walter R Rozga, a Grafton native and Marine Corps veteran of World War II, was killed in action at Tulagi August 7 1942. His body arrived at Russell D Fulton Funeral Home and will receive military rites by the Elksina American Legion Thursday at 10 a.m. at St Marys Cemetery Grafton. He is survived by eight siblings and his parents.

Grafton Walterr. Rozga Tulagi Solomon Islands Russell—D Ontario Street Grafton High School Colson Corporation Immaculate Conception Churea Marine Corps Frances Leonard Columbia Station Fred Ladd Belden Warren Haffner Cleveland Chester Joseph John James Donald Fulton Funeral Home

Three Elyrians Lead Local Service Clubs Across Divisions

Burton Ohlemacher yesterday became Rotary District governor for the 157th district based in Elyria. Ervin C. Baum of 116 Charles Court heads Lions District 12-E with 11 North Central Ohio counties, while Jim Armitage at 322 Furnace Steel serves as lieutenant governor for Kiwanis Sixth Division, covering 14 clubs in six counties.

Burton IL Furrace Steel Kiwanis Clubs Ohio Kiwanis Chlemacher Rotarr Baum Lions Ntire

Tornadic Winds Rip Alabama Town

Florence, Alabama, reports tornadic winds causing damage across 20 to 30 businesses and residences. One person injured. Property damage estimated between 100000 and 150000 dollars. Ad.Vendor promotes Easter corsages from 350 dollars. Carek Florist.

Alabama Florence Ala State Highway Patrol State Patrol Carek, Florist

Strike Of Coal Miners Expands Nationwide Shutdown

The United Mine Workers pension strike spreads across the industry with about 208,830 of 400,060 miners in 11 states halted and 77 percent idle. Alabama Ohio and Kentucky report near-total stoppage as talks stall over 1947 contract terms and a demand for monthly pensions, while government mediation warns of possible action and U S Steel warns of steel production cuts if the walkouts last 19 days.

Pittsburgh United Mine Alabama Ohio Kentucky John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Pennsylvania Inday Jamison Coal Co UMW Ilinois Lewis Cyrus S. Ching Federal Mediation Service U.S. Steel Corporation

Zoning Change on Lake Ave Granted by Council

The council voted eight to one to rezone the R J Williamson property on Lake Avenue to Class A commercial allowing a Coca Cola bottling plant. The action followed strong resident opposition including a 116-signature petition and sparked discussion of a potential referendum. The hearing lasted over an hour with debate over zoning class and future area development.

R. J. Wiliamson Lake Avenue Edison Laie Avenue Tha’ Counci Lake Cleveland Street Seward N. Black Bow‘ling Carlos Snoble Sottling Company Counc Tris Gia Steve Voreen Joseph Otten Williamson

Ohlemacher Elected District Governor of Rotary

Burton J Ohlemacher of 222 Columbia Avenue was elected governor of the 157th Rotary International district at the district conference in Lima He will take office July 1 succeeding Robert C Remy of Mansfield The 157th District includes 47 clubs with 2687 members in central and northwestern Ohio

Burton J. Ohlemacher Columbia Avenue Rotary International Lima Robert C. Remy Mansfield Elyria Qohlesraener Elyria Manufacturing Corporation Elyria City

Funeral for Lorain train victim Thomas Berry set

Thomas P. Berry a New York Central Railroad worker was killed when a westbound train struck him after he stepped from a switch caboose. He lived in Lorain and Elyria and is survived by his wife a daughter a son and four siblings. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at Devin Dombraski Funeral Home with burial in Calvary Cemetery.

Lorain Thomas P. Jack Berry New York Central Railroad Roads Coal Docks Baltimore Maryland Elyria Elyria Avenue Devin-Dombrowski Leo Rygwalski Calvary Cemetery

Ohio sells 200 million WWII bonus bonds to New York syndicate

Ohio sold a 200 million World War II bonus bond issue to a New York syndicate led by National City Bank Chase National Bank Bankers Trust and Halsey Stuart. The issue bears 2 percent interest with a 15 year retirement and a 1 154 million premium. About 25 to 30 million of the bonds will be allocated for sale in Ohio.

Columbus Ohio New York National City Bank of New York Chase National Bank of New York Bankers Trust Company of New York Halsey-Stuart and Co., Inc Chicago State of Pearl Harbor Ewing T. Bowles Ohio Company

Skating Ponds urged for next winter and growth planned

Park Board Chairman Harry Reynolds urged council to prepare for larger skating ponds next winter noting the success of this year though many ponds were too small and more ponds are needed. The board proposed a large pond at Edison school for hockey and urged seeding current ponds as soon as weather permits.

City Park Board Harry Reynolds Council Park Board Edison School John Madhock Park Department Joan Garland East Avenue Court Street Kenneth Lord Gulf and Poplar Streets Engineering Ridge Street East Bridge Daley Court Elso Mises Farmer Atttnetion Ault

For Sale Ad Urges Quick Cash Offer

A terse classified notice urges readers to call 44 121 or 44 131 to sell items today. It emphasizes inexpensive listings and swift cash, aiming to move a collection or goods.

Chronicle- Telegram

For Sale Estate Items at Wellington Home

Antique and estate items including china glass and linens offered for sale from 1 to 8 p.m. at 410 E Herrick Ave Wellington Ohio. Sale runs Thursday and Friday only. Acs

E. Herrick Ave Wellington O. Acs

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eri C.C.F. Lodge Elyria Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Charles Drusendahl Olin Swaertzmiller C.F Sandusky E. T. Bailey Pest Plymouth C. J. Smith Noble Mr. Bailey Deetz Inc Ralph Helstein U. S. Agriculture Department V.F.W. Post Ashland Benjamin M. McCray Ashland County Capitol Robert Taylor Rivoli Monterey Maria Montez Lincoln Adv Body of Grafton Elyrians Lake Ave Grant Ohlemacher Rotary B. I. Ohliemacher
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