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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1949
Page
1
The article reports Lilienthal arguing for a Pacific alliance and secrecy limits on atomic matters. He warns the United States must aid the Philippines to resist foreign pressure and protect regional resources, while urging a shared approach with Europe and East Asia for peace and deterrence.
A bill to fund a radar network for continental defense cleared both houses after Defense Department endorsement as urgent. The measure totals 855 million and awaits signature at the President's desk amid committee sessions.
Msgr. James McFadden, bishop of Yocucos, was received by Pope Pius in a Vatican audience. The Vatican meeting highlighted McFadden's role in the diocese and emphasized ongoing relations between the church leaders.
Forecaster predicts continued cold and unsettled conditions in Cleveland and nearby areas through Sunday. Temperatures fall to around 17 degrees and highs near Sunday. Erb Radio advertises factory authorized service at 4176.
The Elyria Chamber of Commerce announced seven new directors after counting ballots in the annual election. New members include Edward C. Carlser C A Olsen George S Cole Earl J Fauver Richard J Golimar J Edgar Glass Omer Laubenthel and Hubbard C Wilcox for two year terms. Holdovers listed along with retiring officers and the election committee are noted. The new board will meet Tuesday at the Sederis Hotel to organize and elect officers with a dinner to follow.
County Treasurer Walter J. Wright anticipates a near two million dollar real estate tax haul as the deadline for current taxes looms. He expects today’s totals to push close to 1.9 million, a yearly high, with books to be closed Monday.
A large renter operated hangar at Allegheny County airport burned, gutting the structure and destroying about 13 small private planes. Authorities estimate total loss at £100,000.
The Very Rev Cnester B Emer son of Trinity Cathedral Cleveland will preach the third annual Union Lenten service in Elsmere at 8 00 p m He is a Massachusetts native with degrees from Union Theological Seminary Kerron College and a 33rd degree Mason Dean Emerson has led past years services and will be guest speaker with St Andrew's choir providing music under J Martin Beck.
John F Bardon bartender at Johnny s Tavern appeals from a Mayor Henry W Ault conviction for violating a city ordinance banning opening mayor places without council consent. Bardon was fined 50 dollars and costs. he argues the ordinance conflicts with state law. Two bandits escaped with 600 dollars in checks and cash after slugging a grocer.
The Berwick report details a secret Ameriten Cer and Fourdry Company project exposing a rapid 16 car train designed for Spain. Trial runs were held near a crossing. a high horsepower engine and staggered wheel arrangement drew attention amid public curiosity and accident concerns.
County Auditor report shows 1948 receipts totaling 1 150 549 with general fund expenditures of 914 006 leaving a year end balance of 236 542. Total 1948 payments reached 2 227 870 with salaries and wages at 590 067 and Pleasant View Sanatorium costs partly county funded. Special funds totals include road and bridge 458 495 spent, poor relief 270 160, aid to dependent children 329 698, blind relief 23 028, child welfare 16 900, special welfare 57 100, veteran housing 23 892 with various year end balances.
Four North Judson residents were killed when a southbound truck struck their car at a crossing on the Peener Road. Victims identified as Edward Orth, 29. Chester Okolexy, 30. Mrs. Marcelle Movith, 34. and Mrs. Vale Spencer, 31.
Bevin explains on British radio why Britain and dominions joined the North Atlantic pact. He says Soviet Communists seek chaos to bind Europe in Kremlin rule and presents two options: stand by and be destroyed or build strong collective security. France backs the pact as security for its borders amid doubts over western Europe’s military strength.
The state highway department warned motorists of hazardous driving conditions across north central and northeastern areas due to heavy snow. Up to four inches covered portions of highways and warned of slick surfaces near SPOIS, Woodshield, Caldwell, Zanesville and McArthur. The Weather Bureau expected light snow flurries through today and cautious driving for Sunday.
Reporter surveys Hamilton School, noting expansions since 1800 1904 and 1913, with room for 40 desks per class but lacking space for modern teaching methods. Basements lack adequate facilities for visual aids or physical education, with cramped, low ceiled spaces causing crowding and safety concerns.
The article reports President Truman pressing for early Senate ratification of the North Atlantic Security Pact. It notes eight founding democracies plus four more potential members Italy Denmark Iceland and Portugal. It covers Achesons warning of possible U.S. entry into war and the pact’s mutual defense framework under UN auspices.
President Truman winds up his Florida visit and departs from Boca Chica aboard the Independence for Washington. He is due to land about 3 p m EST, returning as his fair deal program faces headwinds in his absence.
Atoomic Energy Commission chairman David E. Lilienthal urged that secrecy should be used on a common sense basis. He argued security is a matter of balance with freedom shaping American life as gates to Oak Ridge were opened to the public for reassessment in light of current facts.
Elyria Public Schools received a film set titled Our American History donated by Elyria Lodge No. 465 Elks. Officiating officers Earl Sloan Gerald Nau and Harold Block presented the collection to Superintendent Harold H. Eibling. The gift supports Make Democracy Work produced by Readers Digest in cooperation with the American Heritage Foundation and the National Education Association.
Eight people including a crippled woman were rescued from a two story building after a fire damaged the structure. Damage was estimated at 20000 dollars. Mr and Mrs Ted Clark were removed from smoke filled rooms this morning as firemen fought the blaze in the rear portion of the building containing a Doe room on the first floor and five apartments on the second.
Mrs Mildred Bowen a year old bookkeeper was held after being indicted by the Lucas County grand jury on a charge of embezzling 23068 dollars from her former employer automobile dealer Lurel C Worman.
Local readers are reminded of the value of the Chronicle Telegram Want Ads for buying or selling items, finding a job, or locating a place to live. To use the Want Ads, call 44-121 or 44-131.
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