Deadly storms sweep wide area killing and injuring hundreds
A week long series of tornadoes and high winds across several states leaves 29 dead and about 159 injured. Thousands lose homes as dwellings, schools and stores are destroyed. Red Cross mobilizes disaster teams as Mississippi towns face flooding from the Mississippi River levee breach and Fort Allen braces for overflow.
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Tupelo
Aliss
Missouri
Clair
Amassisé
Arkansas
Texas
Leouriane
Messee
Oklahoma
Jlisso
Fenglord
Scott
Linle Rocx
Belden
Chesterfield
Miss
Red Cross
Washington
Port Allen
Fort Allen
Occupation Costs Top Seven Billion Dollars
Washington reports Europe and the Far East occupation costs exceeded 7 billion dollars as of January 1. Army officials say relief and administration costs plus troop maintenance push the total past 7.5 billion. efforts aim to make occupied areas self sustaining, with the German exhibition in New York to gauge progress.
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Washington
Europe
Far East
New York City
of Science and Industry
Feller Plaza
Final Report Imminent in Elyria Red Cross Drive
General Chairman Paul J. Corbin urged 4 percent volunteers to take part in the final campaign push as Elyria American Red Cross preparations unfold for a noon luncheon on Wednesday. He expressed confidence the drive will exceed the $24,000 goal with ship divisions and towns reporting strong collections. reservations for the luncheon are due by 4 o clock Tuesday.
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Paul J. Carbin
Elyria American Red Cross
Corbin
Red Cross
Accidental Shooting Victim Boy Treated After Rifle Incident
A 15 year old boy identified as Weber was treated at a hospital for a left forearm wound from a 22 caliber rifle accidental discharge near Lear, North Imsted. Deputies recovered the gun and planned to confiscate rifles found with minors without adult supervision.
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Rail Weber
Wilson
RD. i
North Imsted
Woot
Webber
Northeastern Ohio Weather Outlook This Week
Partly cloudy and mild this afternoon and tonight. Tuesday will be cloudy and warmer with a low around 42 and a high near 4. Ad for Deetz Incorporated Chrysler Plymouth automotive service at 728 W. Bread.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Deetz, Inc
Chrysler-Plymouth
W. Bread
Four Hit-Skin Auto Accidents Reported
Report details four auto collisions described by deputies. At Spring Vall a car veered to avoid Amiden’s vehicle, damaging Amiden’s rear fender. Fosel Dean of 372 North Olive Street reported his car left the road to prevent a crash.
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Sires
Neren
Fosel Dean
Olive Steert
Amiden
Depties
Dr McQueen Calls Judas Greatest Failure In History
Dr McQueen at First Methodist Church during Lenten services described Judas as the greatest failure in human history. He argued Judas was a close inner circle member who allowed weakness to overcome strength and betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.
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Chris
Christ
Eike Judas
M. Warne McQueen
Cleveland
First Methodist
McQueer
Judas
Jesus
McQueen
Parents Of Elyria Woman Killed In Arkansas Crash
The parents of an Elyria woman died Sunday in an Arkansas crash. Bert Ware, of Ponler Street, was injured in the same accident. The report says the two cars collided near a hear on celision of two omobiles with one passenger killed instantly and another injured. The Wares were en route to Elyria and were to return home after the collision.
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Elyria
Arkansas
Arkansee
Burners
Ferri Smith
Perente
Bert Ware
Ponler Street
Elrria
Mir
Bumbers
Boowhers
Miners Return to Work Amid National Labor Tensions
Miners resumed duties after a two week pullback sparked by President Lewis ordering a halt. UMW plans a 200 man policy meeting next month to discuss wage and safety issues as Boyd is named director of the U S Bureau of Mines. The walkout prompts expects lower ground supply and pressures May negotiations.
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John L. Lew
Lewis
Mus
Herwe
USIW
Munth
James Boyd
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Ao Gay
Bitumcincus Coal Institute
No. 3
Johnson Becomes Secretary of Defense Today
Washington report describes the oath ceremony for Johnson as defense secretary, attended by about ten thousand including representatives from the armed services. The event featured remarks from officials and a Marine Corps musical tribute, with Justice Freda Joad Ozbini administering the oath and President Yru officiating.
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Johnson
Secretary of Defense
Washington
Lous Jermon
Av Ronor
Org
James Forrestal
Johrson
Fis
Yruthe Perts
Gehrson
Iran Forrestal
Jo Hnson
Clark W. Weischer
American Legion
Lorg
Ely School Building One Of Best In Elyria Five Acre Site
Grace H talks about Ely School as a top Elyria facility with a five acre site. Built in 1921 the two story brick structure on Gil Road and Ohio Street houses six first floor classrooms a central auditorium gym and multiple rooms. The second floor holds seven classrooms plus rest rooms and storage. The kindergarten room features a private tele phone setup and ample cupboard space. The gymnasium serves many teams and a full physical education program operates six days a week. A note mentions boxing event March 30 at Lincoln Park with Joe Maxim as opponent and tickets at the door.
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Elyria
Witham
A. Ely
Gil Road
Ohio Street
Ostinary
Kingegarten
Iarce
Gymnasium Auditoryum
Focal
11 Navy Men Are Rescued From The Pacific
A rescue ship saved eleven Navy men who drifted for 39 hours after their Catalina flying boat made an emergency landing in the Pacific. The LSM-4438 and freighter Grainger aided the survivors, with lifeboat timing and radio messages between Pearl Harbor and the scene. Names of the crew were not released.
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Honolule
Catalina
Pacific Ocean
Grainger
Pearl Harbor
Kwajalein
Johnston Island
Sore
Johnston
Honolulu
Pacific
ES. T.i
Conoe
Iton Island
Squinhaston
Floyd McDaniel Furr
S&tester Reck Wil
S.C
Money Taken In Elyria Thefts
The article reports thefts in Elyria including cash and watches from the Murras and a Ross Furniture Store break in. Amounts stolen include $380 in cash and two to three watches, with items valued at various sums. Police suspect thefts occurred between 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday morning. a separate shed break yielded tools, glasses, a generator, bicycle tires, and other items valued at around $150.
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Warr
Turraxy
Averiv St
Ihe
Verran Rose
Ross Furniture
Ross
Wilhem Moalisen
Aranerst
Sheriffs Department
Warns Children to Stay Away from The River
John Macneck warned today that the Black River is high and dangerous. He advised keeping children out of Cascade Pork and not allowing them to play near the river until waters subside.
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John Macneck
Recognition To Be Given Advisors Of Four-H Clubs
Recognitions planned for Four-H Club advisors in Lorain County include Abe Jones, Lawrence Burnett, Cas Panis, and others with Mrs Ben managing five years service and Mire. Clifford McGith receive five years. H Harshfield and Paul group will attend as speakers with local organizers at Ober Tr Louisiana.
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Abe Jonerence Burnett
Cas Pani
Jarexvsen
Ben Mgtion
Beriswill
Clifford McGith
H. Harshfi
All Tickets Sold For C. Of C. Dinner
All tickets are sold for the Chamber of Commerce dinner to be held at Terre on Tuesday evening. Earl O. Shreve, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, will be the principal speaker. A short entertainment program is planned after the meal at Johnnie's Tavern on Cleveland Street.
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C. of C
Paris
Earl O. Shreve
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Nigel
Burgman Indicted for Treason over Nazi Broadcasts
Herbert John Burgman a former State Department employee and World War I veteran from Hokah Minnesota was indicted by a federal grand jury on 69 counts of treason for wartime broadcasts aiding Nazi Germany. The case follows recent sentencing of Mildred Gillars Axis Sally for similar treason charges.
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Washington
Herbert John Burgman
State Department
Burgman
Hokah
Minn
Hitler
Burgmans
Germany
Pearl Harbor
German Radio Broadcasting Corp
American Bomber Crashes on Mount Fuji
A U S bomber with four crew members crashed high on Mount Fuji amid sub zero weather and heavy snow. Ground patrols reached the 7500 foot level but faced blizzard and darkness delaying rescue. A helicopter spotted the wreckage but no life signs were reported. The flight originated from Misawa airbase in northern Honshu en route to Koma/Negora area.
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Tokyo
Mount Fuji
Kenneth Ralph
Route Two
Livia
Arso
Visibdiltx
Misawa
Honshu
Komasu
Negora
Compromise Reaches Rent Control Bill Confrontation
Senate and House conferees agree on a 15 month rent control extension aiming to avoid lapsing. Key figures Senator Barnet Siaxbank and Senator Ralph Flanders led talks amid a tense session as President Truman is expected to sign the measure. A derailment near Ironton causes no injuries in a Norfolk and Western freight incident.
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Washington
Senate
House
Neem” Winder
Barnet R. Siaxbank
Senate House
L’gaikam
Langlards
Congress
Truman Wrust
Ieg Ov
Ratph EL Flanders
Police Use Tear Gas on 200 Unruly Strikers
Cleveland police sprayed tear gas on about 200 strikers at the Fawick Airflex Corp picket line after violence erupted. Two workers were cut by flying glass. one picket was arrested as a crowd of roughly 1350 massed across the gates and bricks and rocks were thrown.
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Cleveland
Fawick Airflex Corp
Joseph Sweeney
Joseph Wurm- Unger
Westinghouse Electric Co
Eisenhower Flies to Key West for Rest
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower, pale and weak from a stomach ailment, flies to Key West Florida by President Truman’s invitation to rest and recover He says he is hopeful about the future and hopes to host wartime chiefs of staff at a Winter White House in Key West for further conferences He dismisses talk of major rifts among the chiefs.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Key West
Fla
Trurman
Trurmen
Mane
Formeng
Ike
Emers
White House
Educators to Meet for Rural School Problems
Principals from village and rural schools will gather at the Amherst Congregational Church at 6:30 p m Wednesday to discuss a number of school problems. The meeting was announced today by C A Gibbons county superintendent of schools.
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Ambherst Coregretonal
Wednesaday
C. A. Gibbons
Spring Sales Prompt for Chronicle Telegram Want Ad
Advertisement urges selling lots in spring with Chronicle Telegram Want Ad service. Promotes placing ads to reach home planners buying sites. Provides contact numbers 44-121 and 44-131 for placing the ad.
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Chronicle- Telegram
Chronicle-Telegram
Barbecued Spareribs Night at Johnny's Tavern
Event listing for barbecue spareribs Tuesday evening at Johnny's Tavern located at 605 Cleveland Street. Advertisement.
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Bsat
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Dr. McQueen
Ely
By Grace H. Talk
Lincoln Park
Terain
Sere
Joe Maxim
Adv
Ronald McGuvray, Jr
Loran
Johnne
Cleveland Street
Portsmouth
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Ironton
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Crystal Clear Dry Cleaners
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