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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1948

Page

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Lewis Rejects U S Formula In Coal Strike

Washington Jolena L. Lewis rejected a government plan to settle the soft coal pension strike. In a letter to Ching the UMWA argued the offer favored operators and harmed welfare fund beneficiaries. Signatories included John Owens John T. Jones and W A Borle after a conference at union headquarters.

Washington Jolena L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Ching John Owens International Seccretary John T. Jones District 16 W. A. Borle District 27 Lewis

Britain Warns Red Expansion Must Stop

Britain’s representative Sir Alexander Cadogan urged the United Nations security council to halt Communist expansion and warned of possible war risk. He asserted limits to Soviet influence and cited alleged moves to aid Italian Communists, while Secretary of State Warren Austin may back Britain’s hard line.

Cadogan Britain

City to Take Bids on Autos and a Truck

City will solicit bids April 8 for three cars and one truck for street, engineering, fire and water departments. Service Director D. W. Kothe said the vehicles are allocated to the street superintendent, city engineer, fire chief, and water department.

Direcor D. W. Kothe

Cleveland Northeastern Ohio Weather Outlook

Cloudy with light rain this afternoon and tonight then again Wednesday. Mild overall with a low around 42 tonight and a high near 35 on Wednesday.

Cleveland Ohio

Immediate Guaranteed Automobile Service Ad

Advertisement for Deetz Inc offering guaranteed auto service for Chrysler Plymouth vehicles at 728 WWW Broad Street. Campaign emphasizes reliability and prompt maintenance.

Deetz, Inc Chrysler-Plymouth Broad

Floods Forcing Thousands From Homes Across Eleven States

Widespread thunderstorms threaten to worsen floods as rain shifts east from the Dakotas and Midwest. Fifty six deaths are linked to tornadoes and heavy weather. about 5 000 people are homeless, with levees at Quincy and towns like Binghamton under threat.

United Press U.S Weather Bureau North Dakota Nebraska Iowa Missour Wingis Wisconsin Indiana Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania New York Quincy Binghamton N.Y Sherif Chenangy Canada Ontario Grand River Quebec St. Francis Wabash Winie Seward Beatrice Allegheny

Eight Directors Elected By Elyria C of C

Eight new directors were elected for one year by the Elyria Chamber of Commerce after vote counting yesterday. Names include D Vernon Beil Claude F Bronsor Walter A Godfrey Richard S Heren Dexter S Kimba Relph W Standen and Charles B Wentz and M Whitman. Carry over members remain J J Hengesbeugn B I Ohlemacher J J Perks A Fersons A T Rosenau Mex Wen Wormer Frank P Weil and J B Johnson ex officio. Retiring directors listed.

Elyra Chamber of Commerce D. Vernon Beil The Bell Company Claude F. Bronsor Ohio Fuel Gas Company Walter A. Godfrey Chronicle- Telegram Richard S. Heren Dexter S. Kimba Berdix-Westinghouse Automovie Acts Brake Relph W. Standen Charies B. Wentz Elyria Superior Electrc Company M. ©. Whitmen J.C. Penney Company J. J. Hengesbeugn B. I. Ohlemacher J. J. Perks A. Fersons A. T. Rosenau Mex Wen Wormer Frank P. Weil J. B. Johnson C. E. Betts George C. Calvert W. H

Five Die in Omaha Home for Aged Fire

Fire at Ward’s rest home in north Omaha kills five men and sends seven others to hospital. Acting coroner George Sullivan names the victims as Tom Ward R B Dunham F H Wehby Eugene Sullivan and Harr Wackier. Twelve people were in the home when the blaze started. Cause unavailable.

Omaha Neb George Sullivan Tom Ward R. B. Dunham F. H. Wehby Eugene Sullivan Harr Wackier Ward

Pfaudier Co to Build Addition for Stockroom

Officers secured a city building permit for a 39000 addition to the Pfaudier Co. to serve as a stockroom. The 106 by 120 foot one story concrete and brick structure will be built by Lorain contractor Dencrea. Work will begin soon.

Pleudier Company Heve Hart Dickesen K Gey Dencrea Lorain Wil

Former Kent Mayor Dies of Pneumonia

EAST LIVERPOOL David Lada Rockwell aged 21 former Kent mayor and youngest Democratic National Convention delegate dies after several weeks illness. Funeral services will be held in Ravenna. Dover rescue crews end search for Leesville Lake drowning victims Eugene Callahan and C G Wilkerson. Rivoli advertises The Prince of Thieves showing tonight.

East Liverpool David Lada Rockwell United States Rockwell Kent Kansas Cris Ravenna Dover Leesville Lake Eugene Callahan Canton C. G. Wilkerson

Trieste Issue Arouses Italy but Offer Rejected

Italy rejected the Yugoslav offer to exchange Trieste for Gorilla. The Trieste dispute sparked fresh clashes in Milan injuring only by eye injuries and led to a printers strike halting Italian newspapers. Premier De Gasperi returned to Rome to cheers from a 3000 crowd at the Central Railway Station.

Rome Carlo Sforza Italy Trieste Milan Alcide de Gasperi North Central Rail Way

Ridgeville to vote on school tax levy at March primary

Lorain County officials announce Ridgeville School District voters will decide a one and one half mill levy on the March primary ballot to fund current operating expenses. The issue marks the second school levy vote at the primary, with Brownhelm Towns District also voting on a levy.

Lorain County

Wife Of Rudolf Hess Freed After Denazification Trial

Mrs. Hess, wife of Rudolf Hess, walked free from a Goettingen denazification court after being found a minor offender. A six month sentence was suspended, probation set, and a 2000 Mark fine imposed. She said she never visited Hess during his Nuremberg trial and had not seen him since the war began.

Hesss

Reputed Big Time Bookmaker Slain

WHEELING West Virginia Harry Weidetz a reputed major bookmaker was shot and killed in front of his home on America Avenue He was struck in the right side by a twelve gauge shotgun as he and his wife Freda left their car shortly before midnight The wife could not identify the shooter and he fled on foot CAPITOL Last times today I Love Trouble advertisement

Wheelng W. Va Harry Weidetz Weidetz Freda Wheeling America Avenue

Dewey Blasts Truman Policy and Calls for Rapid Upgrades

New Jersey Governor Thomas s Dewey charged President Truman's foreign policy with vacillation and inadequacy and urged a rapid expansion of the Air Force and Intelligence Services along with accelerated aid to Europe and the Far East. He said diplomacy should be realistic and warned that the Palestine issue harms American prestige. Dewey, a Republican presidential aspirant, plans speeches over the next two months and did not specify when his active campaign would start. ARRIVES TODAY C R Cook comes to Elyria to become superintendent of Elyria Memorial Hospital from Sharon Pennsylvania bringing a wartime Medical Corps background.

Albany N. J Thomass-Dewes Truman Hs. Beer Europe Dewey Far East Palestine United States Holy Land Dewer Mr. Truman C. R. Cook Elyria E Ytis Memorial Crook Shar‘on Christian H. Buhl Harvard Avenue Sharon Hospital James A. Hewitt Elyria Memorial Hospital

Real Job To Reach Red Cross Goal In City Drive

Elvira chapter of the American Red Cross faces a tight finish as the March 31 drive closes. Treasurer's report shows $14,665.82 raised toward $23,410 with $8,744.18 still needed. Only the clubs and organizations division surpassed its quota. other divisions lag, including schools and townsships. A final luncheon at the Y M C A on March 31 aims to push totals above the target.

Elvira American Red Cross Drive W. H. Gaston Tiew Y. AL C. AL Rive Schoors Dwight Felton Charman James Walters Imervision Oberlin Wellington Village Chein

Republicans See Tax Cut Bill As Veto Proof

The House Ways and Means Committee approval of the Senate version of a 4.8 billion income tax reduction bill sets a path toward a veto proof measure. GOP leaders expect a House endorsement to reach President Truman, while Democratic objections may delay final action. The bill would raise personal exemptions, extend exemptions for seniors and the blind, allow income splitting for married couples, and target a 12.6 percent tax cut on lower income brackets with varying rates beyond.

Washington House Ways and Means Senate W Harold Knutsen R. Minn Truman Jubicant Republcans GOP Marriea

Mrs. Ross Nominated For Fourth Term As Mint Director

President Truman nominated Mrs. Nelle Tayloe Ross former Wyoming governor for a fourth term as Director of the Mint. Ross was first appointed to a five year term in 1933.

Washington Truman Todey Nelle Tayloe Ross Wyoming Mint Ross

Eleven Nations Bar Japan From Armaments Policy Signed

The Far Eastern Commission unanimously approved a plan to prohibit arms and war materials in Japan with limited police firearms allowed. The directive, approved Feb 12, targets demobilized personnel records, bans aircraft production and naval vessels, and prevents revival of military ministries and commands under Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Russia abstained on technicalities.

Japan Washington Far Eastern Commission Douglas MacArthur Russia Navy MacArthur War and Navy Imperial High Command Supreme Military Council

U S Plans UN Admission for Italy Amid Cold War Moves

The United States intends to propose Italy's admission to the United Nations to bolster the rightist government in the April 18 election. The move, to be presented to the Security Council, aims to pressure the Communists and follow Russia's previous vetoes of Bulgaria and Romania.

Labre N. Y United States Italy United Nations Security Council Russia Bulgaria Romania

Begin Probe of Lobbyists Opens in Washington

A federal grand jury in Washington begins a sweeping probe into illegal lobbying activities. Four Justice Department lawyers will present evidence from a five month inquiry into alleged violations of federal lobbying laws. This marks the first grand jury lobby probe since the 1946 lobbying law.

Washington Justice Department Department

City Hall Closes Two Hours Friday For Good Friday

City Hall will close Friday from noon to 2 pm in observance of Good Friday. Mayor Henry W. Ault announced the change to allow employees to attend church services.

City Hall Mator Henry W Ault Gay

Taft And Bricker Vote For Tax Cut Bill

Washington observers note Senators Taft and Bricker backed the Republican tax cut plan as the Senate approved a $480 billion measure. Cooper also supported the bill while BARKLEY of Kentucky was paired against it.

Taft Bricker Washington Robert A. Taft John W. Bricker Senate John S Cooper BR. Kr Alben W. Barxiey D. Ky

Mt Vernon youth dies after Mt Liberty crash

Melvin Underhill, 19, died in a local hospital from injuries after a crash on state highway near Mt Liberty. His brother David Underhill and passenger Thomas Garber, all of Mt Vernon, survived with cuts and bruises. State patrol reports a sharp curve caused the crash into a tree.

MT. Vernon Melvin Underhill Mt. Liberty Underhill David Thomas Garber

Arabs Flee To The Hills After Jerusalem Area Clash

Report says hundreds of Arabs fled into the hills southwest of Jerusalem after a British punitive expedition sought retaliation for the killing of two British soldiers. The soldiers’ bodies were found at Ishawa near Hartuv where British troops and Haganah clashed with Arab forces. Army dispatches put Arab casualties at about 20 killed and 10 wounded as they fled south toward Hebron following British plans to extend action.

Jerusalem Ishawa Hartuv Hebron

Alabama Senator Repudiates Truman Shakeup in Party Nomination

Senator Lister Hill of Alabama denounced President Truman and said the Democratic Party cannot rally behind him as the presidential nominee. He reversed his earlier support after four days, following Senator John Sparkman’s repudiation and his suggestion of backing General Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Washington Lister Hill Jorg Congress Truman Hill Hull Hil Alabama John J. Sparkman Sparkmen Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower

Britain Starts Neutral Stance on Palestine Trusteeship

London reports Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin said Britain would adopt a neutral position on the Palestine trusteeship proposal until details are known. In Dayton, a Civil War monument at the Main Street bridge site was moved to clear the approach, with the statue reerected in Riverview Park. A Chronicle Telegram classifieds note Easter ads offer cheap sale space for extra cash.

London Ernest Bevin Britain Dayton Main Street Miami River Riverview Park Chronicle-Telegram

Easter Corsages for Sale at TM Carek Florist

Special Easter corsages priced from 3.50. Order early to ensure on time delivery by calling for 11 Saturday night or Sunday. TM Carek Florist. Adv.

Carek Florist. Adv

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Bulletin Gale Tinker Field Oka Elyra C Columbus Leonard Newmark Lincoln Adv Rivoli the Prince of Thieves Ridgeville Rudolf Hess Goettingen Lise Hess Buehrer Nazi Germany Capitol Cc. BE. Cook Red Cross Deetz Inc U. S W. T. Grant Co
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