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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1950

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Two Senators To Check Loyalty Program Abroad

A Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee extended its Communist investigation to Western Europe. Senators Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. and Theodore F. Green will inspect State Department loyalty and security programs abroad, with first stops in Frankfurt and meetings with embassy security officers. They aim to review files and report back, seeking access to loyalty records under Truman’s authorization, while McCarthy pushes for FBI file access.

Washington Senate Europe Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr Mass Theodore F. Green R. L State Department Frankfort Germany U. S John J. McCloy Joseph RB. McCarthy R. Wis Truman FBI McCarthy

Miss Bentley May Be Called In Remington Probe

Washington Elizabeth Bentley a former Communist spy courier and Remington's accuser may testify in the House Un American Activities Committee inquiry into Commerce Department loyalty. Chairman John S Wood said Bentley could appear with unnamed witnesses as the Bentley phase of the case is explored. Remington testified he never gave Bentley government secrets, only data the government wished released to the press.

Washington Elizabeth Bentley William W. Remington House T He Commerce Department Offic Eds John S. Wood House Un-American Activities Committee Miss Bentley Bentley Remington Ecronomust Ting Truman Commerce Department War Production Board

Two Important Dates At Local School Of Nursing

Community observances noted for American Student Nurse Sunday May 7 and the opening of the National Nursing Organizations Biennial Convention in San Francisco plus Hospital Week. At Elyria Memorial Hospital M B Johnson School of Nursing hosts an Open House Tea May 12 for aspiring nurses and May 20 aptitude tests for entrants. contact the Director of Nursing for details.

San. Francisco M. B. Johnson School of Nursing Elyria Memorial Hospital Florence Nightingale School of Nursing

Flood Fighters Holding Own In Winnipeg City

Winnipeg flood crews on war time alert hold their own against Red River crest. Sirens atop the Winnipeg Free Press will warn when major damage threatens. Red River rises to 7.8 feet above normal, up nine inches since yesterday afternoon. City officials urge residents to move belongings at least 11 feet above the minimum flood level.

Winnipeg Man Red River Winnipeg Free Press

Weather forecast for northeastern Ohio turns cooler

The forecast notes fair and cooler conditions this afternoon and tonight with a low of 45. Sunday should be sunny with temperatures near today’s levels, peaking around 65. Markets found today on page two.

Ohio

Senators push to raise social security tax base ceiling

Senate Democratic leaders Scott Lucas and Francis Myers announced plans to liberalize the Social Security bill by offering amendments including raising the tax base ceiling from 3000 to an amount the administration favors about 4800. They also seek federal state aid for the disabled and noted the committee’s revision would extend coverage to about 10 million more people while Toledo services were set for Harry W. Lloyd, a long-time judge who died at 79 after a brief illness.

Washington Senate Scott W. Lucas Francis J. Myers Senate Finance Committee House Lucas Myers

Engineer Injured As Fast Train Hits Derailed Car

An engineer from the Broadway Limited was seriously injured when a derailed freight car lurched into its path near Dun-cannon, Pennsylvania. William Sensor, 60, of Juniata, was taken to Harrisburg Hospital with severe leg injuries. Fellow crewmen Samuel Wright and Robert Fuller were treated for head cuts and possible elbow fracture. A passenger woman on the 16 car Chicago to New York train was bruised. three mail car crewmen were only slightly hurt. The freight train derailed after brakes allegedly slammed on. no passenger cars derailed.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Railroad Broadway Limited William F. Sensor Juniata Harrisburg’ Hospital Sensor Samuel H. Wright Gary Ind Robert Fuller Chicago Wright Fuller New York Susquehanna River

Heavy artillery fire Heard in Chusan Islands

In Hong Kong reports indicate heavy Communist artillery was heard today in the Chusan Islands south of Shanghai signaling a possible communist assault on the Tinghai Nationalist naval base. The communists hold four islands in the southern archipelago.

Hong Kong Chusan Islands Shanghai Tinghai

Missing Girl Found Alive After Long Hunt

A two year old girl named Anna Pearl Thorpe vanished near Dunbar Pennsylvania, triggering a four mile search by more than 400 state police, firemen, and volunteers. She was found alive in an open field two miles from home by two Dunbar firemen amid an all night hunt.

Connellsville Dunbar Tiny Anna Pearl Thorpe Anna Wilbur Thorpe Thorpe Harry Roger

Historical Society To Meet Monday Evening

Lorain County Historical Society will meet Monday May 8 at 7 30 p m at the home of E C Danner on Third street. Several members will lead the program. Anyone interested in joining for the new year is invited.

Lorain County Hysterical Society E. C. Danner Third Street

Official Count Of Votes Is Completed

The Lorain County Board of Elections reports the primary count is finished. Minor changes to vote totals were noted but none large enough to alter results. Real estate and Florida tax collections show progress in reducing delinquency with half-year receipts exceeding charges and lowering past totals.

Elyria Lorain Wright

Ohio Veterans Bonus totals and Lorain County figures

The Ohio Veterans Bonus program shows $230,207,843 paid to veterans and eligible next of kin through April. Lorain County claims exceed $3.7 million across 11,836 veterans, averaging $308.44 each, ranking third in the state. The June 30 deadline is urged for all eligible WWII veterans to apply.

Ohio Lorain County Jefferson Noble Leslie G. Serimnger Veterans’ Administration United States

Chrysler Workers Vote On Contract Today

Detroit reports 89 000 Chrysler employees vote on a new contract as UAW ends picketing at the Dodge plant. Production to resume Monday after 103 days idle, with union blaming a misunderstanding for the stoppage and maintenance crews blocked from preparing equipment.

Chrysler Detroit CIO United Auto Dodge International Union

21 Persons Are Arrested In Lorain Raids

In Lorain Ohio police raided two housing project residences last night arresting 21 people from Cleveland Akron and Lorain. One local woman faced charges of operating a gambling game and liquor sale. Another woman faced charges of keeping a place for gambling and illegal liquor sales. Eighteen men were jailed for investigation.

Lorain, O Cleveland Akron Lorain

Five Die in Three-Car Fog Crash Near Elkridge

Five people died and five were injured in a midnight three car crash on the fogbound Washington Baltimore boulevard near Elkridge Maryland. State police report two cars rammed head on and hit a third as drizzle fell. Victims include S Sgt Earl C Schramp 27 and Cpl Carl E Moline 19 from Andrews Field Virginia and Williams H Lewis 52 of Silver Spring Maryland his wife Myrtle 59 and their 10 year old daughter unnamed.

Elkridge Washington-Baltimore Here Earl C. Schramp Carl E. Moline Andrews Field Williams H. Lewis Silver Spring Myrtle

Midwest Lutheran Veterans Conference Opens in Cleveland

The Midwest Lutheran Veterans Conference gathers in Cleveland and will stay in session through tomorrow. Delegates expected from Detroit Saginaw Mich Toledo and other Ohio cities. Carl Manske of Detroit serves as program chairman.

Cleveland Midwest Lutheran Veterans’ Conference Detroit Saginaw Mich Toledo Ohio Carl Manske

Troops Leave Hainan

Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek announced that all Nationalist troops captured by the Communists on Hainan have been evacuated to Formosa, signaling a strategic withdrawal and consolidation of forces.

Taipei Formosa

Acheson Set For Big Three Talks Mission to rally free nations

Secretary of State Dean Acheson heads to Europe to coordinate free nations for the Cold War with Soviet Russia. He will meet France's Robert Schuman in Paris and Britain's Ernest Bevin in London before Big Three talks as NATO’s ahead-of-meeting agenda targets Germany, Southeast Asia and Iran.

Bulletin Washington Dean Acheson Acheson Europe Free World U.S Kremlin Germany Southeast Asia Iran America Atlantic Fact Council U. S Thge

Death Summons Well Known Local Merchant

Alfred P. Jr. O'Donnell of 402 Middle Avenue died at his home shortly after 1 p.m. after a lingering illness. He had long been in wallpaper and paint, retired due to health, and helped build a major local business with his brother in northern Ohio. Funeral arrangements will be announced Monday. He was active in civic affairs, helped with real estate developments 30 years ago, and was a member of St. Mary's church.

Alfred P. Jr. O'Donnell Middle Avenue Ohio Alfred O'Donnell St. Mary's Church

Flowering Crab Trees In Bloom At Cascade Park

Cascade Park braces for a spring influx as 350 flowering crab trees unfold in the 19 acre north end bloom. Park Superintendent Madock said two winter closed auto routes reopen tomorrow while the Elywood area extends to picnic grounds and the west side opens via Hillsdale Court and Marilyn Street. The Lodi Street entrance remains shut and all park fords stay closed due to high river levels.

Cascade Park John Madhock Madock Elywood West Side Hillsdale Court Marilyn Street Lodi Street Machock

Band Uniform Drive Near $6,000 Mark in Elyria High

In four days of fundraising Kiwanis led drive for Elyria High School band outfits reaches $5,543.70 toward an $8,000 goal. Contributions span service clubs, residents, fraternal and professional groups, businesses, and band members parents, with door-to-door canvassing scheduled to continue in Western Heights and the northwest city area.

Elyria High School R. W. Butts Butts Western Heights

Twenty Railroad Workers Needed Early Monday

Foster P. Dirlam, local Manager of the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation, announced that twenty railroad workers are needed for track work at Shawnville crossing, Ridgeville. Eligible men aged 21 to 45 should report to the BUC office before 7:15 Monday morning, furnish their own transportation, and note pay is $1.27 per hour. More than a hundred track workers have been requested in the past two weeks.

Foster P. Dirlam Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Shawn Ville Crossing Ridgeville Dirlam BUC

Northeast Ohio Synod Meet Opens in Cleveland

The Spring meeting of the Northeast Ohio Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed Church will open at the Eighth church in Cleveland Tuesday and run through Wednesday. Delegates from 56 churches in Akron Cleveland Lorain and Youngstown will attend.

Cleveland Northeast Ohio

Potato Price Supports May Be Dropped In 1951

Government potato price supports may end in 1951 as the agriculture department tallies costs of the 1949 program. Officials estimate the 1949 surplus loss at 75 to 85 million dollars, with wartime supports totaling about 500 million. Congress must authorize marketing quotas and growers must approve a two-thirds vote for a production control system. either step faces hurdles in adjournment rush.

Agriculture Department Congress Senate Agriculture Committee House Senate

Wildest storm of year leaves multiple deaths and millions in damage

A Mississippi Valley storm described as the wildest of the year roared across half the nation for a third day. Ten people died in Iowa Wisconsin Illinois Texas Nebraska and Kansas as winds up to 100 mph toppled structures, downed lines, and disrupted transport. Damages exceeded a million dollars with thousands of telephones out and coal docks crippled in Des Moines Clinton and Superior.

Chicago Iowa Wisconsin Illinois Texas Nebraska Kansas Mississippi Valley Drouth Southland Traverse City Mich Towa Dysart Madrid Des Moines Fond du Lac Wis Henry ‘Aspen Perryton Tex Bernice Noell Harry Blucher Madison Clinton Superior

Missing 3-Year-Old Boy At Fort Lewis In Kidnap Probe

Fort Lewis soldiers resumed a wide search for 3 year old Tommy Jenkins son of an Army sergeant. Major Artie Heape said the 33300 acre reservation would be combed with bloodhounds to locate the child and any link to a possible abduction, amid tracks of a dog that vanished with him and recent rains hindering scenting.

Tacoma Wash Fort Lewis Artie Heape Tommy Jenkins Heape State Patrol i

Minister Warns Brides Instructs On Punctual Grooms

London brides in Upton parish will be fined 14 cents per minute after five minutes for keeping grooms waiting at the church. The Rev. S C Jones warned that he never had trouble with the men and stressed punctuality for weddings.

London Upton Parish S. C. Jones Jones

Stores Executive Dies in Cleveland at 62

Carl S. Felder, vice president in charge of stores for Richman Bros. Clothing Co., died at his Cleveland home. He was 62. The notice mentions Ridgeville Sportsmen's Club events with May 12 Fri and ticket details, including posters and at the door sales.

Cleveland Carl S. Felder Richman Bros. Clothing Co Ridgeville Sportsmen's Club Ridgeville

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