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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1947

Page

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May Continues Denial Of Charges In Bribery Trial

Washington reports former Congressman Andrew May denies charges he sold influence for war contracts. Senate investigators threaten to interrupt Nie bribery trial in Federal Court as May testifies he acted under wartime authority. He recalls Dwight Eisenhower and other leaders backing the investigations and cites congressional resolutions.

Washington Andréw J. May BeToFa Senate Corumhittea Maye Atlérhiya Garston Munifenk Comnbine Garson Brothers Henry Murray May Ana House Millairy Altaira Fortier Kentucky May Gen Dwight Eiseenhower Clarssons Military Affaire

Lewis To Seek Higher Wages In Miners Talks

Washington informants report John J. Lewis seeking a wage increase for miners from 23 to 25 cents an hour or about 10 percent more than gains in other key industries. He aims to use any raised pay to boost the baseline hourly rate after a 40 hour week. Talks with operators, now on day four, proceed quietly but insiders expect a contract before the June 30 deadline.

Washington John J. Lewis Lewis United Mine Workers Cellanshour Auinmobile and Steel Industries

Bill Authorizes Tax On Trailers In Ohio Senate

A bill to tax house callers parked more than 30 days in one location gains second reading in the state Senate. Sen J F Baker of Montgomery sponsors the measure, requiring camp operators to collect and remit the tax to the county treasurer for proportional district distribution.

Columbus Atale Senate J. FB. Baker Montgomery Dietrick Ache Foundation Senate Ohio Tex House Tal

State halts large scale capital improvements plan

Columbus reports the House Finance Committee agreed on two year capi tal improvement spending of 112 million dollars but froze most construction under current labor and material conditions. The measure aims to balance the budget, with emergency welfare, university, and state department projects continuing. Governor Herbert and legislative leaders must reconcile budget gaps and potential tax discrepancies.

Columbus House Finance Committee Universitiek Righwaer Spd Vente Cate Onin Fingbes Thairman Paul Ballard R. Jackson Hauge Xeeral Guy Hawley Drake House Bell Senate Coumles Frank Whittemerr House Highways Committee Turnpike Commission Ohis Severs

Friday Program Marks Baby Contest Closure

The baby contest at the Second Methodist Church closes Friday with a display of babies amid a musical and literary program. Tickets were reportedly in high demand as the event nears its end, drawing community attention and support.

Corche Que Mary Woodworth Roldere Uckets

Fragmented OCR item from 19th century paper on local events

A garbled OCR fragment mentions baseball gear, politics, and local figures. It references individuals such as Hartancd Hicwe and W McUledian, with sporadic phrases about buses, bribes, and place names, but the text is largely unreadable and inconsistent.

Amercan Wester Hare St Ardyas Ant Avy Yan Lego

County Auditor Sells 685 Forfeited Land Parcels

County Auditor Frank Ayres announced the spring sale of 685 forfeited land parcels for a total of 23299 dollars. All parcels were sold to US purchasers, with prices often 2 to 5 times the tax charges. Avon Lake, Sheffield Lake, Ridgeville, and Vermilion-on-the-Lake reported substantial sales.

Frank Ayres I, Ayres Prises Iasey Avon Bike Sheffield Lake Ridgeville Avon Lake Vermilion-on-the-Lake Witten Ums Ayres

Adoption of New Textbooks Planned for Lorain County Schools

Lorain County Board of Education recommends two English textbooks and two English workbooks for Lorain County village and Foret high schools, to be funded by students. The plan, based on a report from a high school principal and teachers, aims to update past deficits with suitable texts for grades nine through twelve and supplement with selected readers. The recommendation also includes a Handy Reference Handbook for future use in high schools and secondary schools.

Lorain Coity Board Jeel Genemtine Ty Stoddard Hailes McPhersot Cauilittoe Jymore Falah Dittee Sabbeas County Carittonne Patordas

Police Dept News Stirs City Elections

Fragmented readable text indicates police department news related to city polls and a White Bar Rose event. Mentions of names and dates are unclear due to OCR errors, but topic centers on law enforcement updates connected to the upcoming election period and municipal happenings.

Unclear Market Notes With Jumbled Names and Figures

Fragmentary OCR text shows mixed market terms and numerous garbled names and numbers. Readable items mention prices, sales, and entities like AVACIUE and BR2S, but essential facts are obscured, preventing a coherent summary of events or outcomes.

Court House lists several civil actions and road projects

The case docket includes Pence versus Mildred Henry for 4249 and The Casualty Co. for 420 over a collision at Routes 20 and Spoon. Awards, road work references, and commission actions are noted including lane repairs on Islam road and a Turner Neck project. Rentals for headquarters and various expenses are mentioned along with several local official decisions.

Gay Pence Waynesfeld, C The Grange Mutual Casualty Co Midsit Mildred Henry Oberlin Pence Casualty Company Spoon Pener Wellandiffs Pedtyeanay

Secures Permit For The Building Of A New Home

A local applicant obtained the necessary permit to commence construction on a new residence. The approval clears the way for initial building work at the designated site and marks a milestone for the project team.

FDR Ordered Some Correspondence Kept Private

Washington Roosevelt directed in 1943 that much personal correspondence should never be made public and that some other papers be held for 10 to 50 years to avoid embarrassment. Fred W Shipman released the memo to the Senate War Investigating Committee, which seeks about 40 font of the war and the right to review Mr Roosevelts papers. The committee chairman claimed official capacity allows ruling on relevance of documents and excluded letters with King George VI and Cardinal Mundelein from public release.

Washington Roorevelt Fred W. Shipman Shipman Senate Pawels Ower Brewister R. Me Roosevelt Ming George Vicaf Britain George O Mundelein Giveager

Veterans Service Office Moves To Turner Block

The County Veterans Service Office will move tomorrow to Turner Block on Court Street next to City Hall. New hours start 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday with Wednesday mornings shortened. Saturday hours remain 9 to noon. A third-floor office is excluded pending space.

County Veteran Service Office Btw YMCA Turner Block Ay Court Street Cley Hall Jack L. Refenning Veterans Servicer Bonrbg-Westinghoause Awometiree Ale Brake Company Comuneman

Shortage of Spring Crops Predicted in Lorain County

Officials of the Lorain County Farm Bureau estimate a spring crop shortage across the county after reviewing today’s sunstate intake inventory. They warn of limited supplies of sponge vegetables and potatoes due to wet weather, with late planting and possible shortages of crop varieties through July.

Lorain County Fambileau Tien Merritt Posell Buren Pasell Cary Pawel Dave Hells Elyria

High Taxes Said to Destroy U S Industry

Philadelphia based publisher Robert R McCormick warned at a Loyal Legion meeting that punitive taxes confiscate earnings and stifle innovation. He argued high taxes prevent new industries from forming and imperil America's industrial future. Existing firms would become obsolete without sufficient profits to fund expansion.

Philadepria Robert R. Meccormick Cte Thybatene United States McCormick Chicago Tribunal Pennerhania Conmandery

Music To Be Feature of Meeting This Evening

A program of music planned for the Men’s Choir of the First Church tonight at 7 p.m. aims for accessible, light entertainment without highbrow fare. The Beauty Shopper quartet makes their debut as an attraction. choir members are urged to attend and bring a guest.

I.m Ciny Chit

Brownhelm Alumni Banquet Planned for Saturday

Brownhelm alumni announce their 47th annual banquet and gathering at the school gymnasium Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Vermilion area resident Mateld Stuiz is named as best speaker with entertainment to follow. The PTA is organizing and serving diners, with Gary Havenpfing serving as association president.

Brownhelm Ennai Brownhelm Schon Mateld Stuiz Presparuja Gary, Havenpfing Asoociation

Mischka Files Petition For Elyria Township Justice Seat

Elyria attorney and former justice Ole K Mischka filed a petition with the board of elections seeking the Elyria township justice of the peace seat in the November election. Mischka served five months as township justice by appointment in 2045 following the death of Holl Quinmings. he previously served as township clerk. He is the first candidate to file for the office.

Ole K. Mischka Elyria Atorney Ned Board of Plectinny Elyria Township Mischka

Elementary Schools Art Show Opens To Public Today

The Longfellows room of the Fiyria Library hosts an all ages elementary schools art show with more than 100 works from kindergarten through eighth grade. Paintings drawings sketches clay wood and metal work are on display. demonstrations by students and teachers feature chalk drawings chip carving pottery and more as visitors view and enjoy the cooperative school effort.

Mie Elgrid Thorpentary Longféllow Fiyria Ard Steing Oweadsii Piail Garford J R. Behn Donald Scarbeough Dew ‘Palarsky Jefferson Echoak -Tyening George Bere Gilbert Biart Jeferson Robert Liga Mamilton School Nance Baker Glorie Spoelman Roosevelt Ccoal Larry Dierrick Garrard Scheiel Aptiste Bass Arsalaya Allen School Phastze Provin Hannes Schoonffermb Fdisel Roosevelt School Allen Ind Paint Factory Tigls Toler Derathy Joes Bachéra New York Sims Childes Sabral Armstrong Alton Alice McCrack Jon Mre Kaihtsa -Alexander Aller Zelta Mary Opfer Gary Neffonger Alley Mary Opfer Nty Hinkle Mars Shraff Tascher Migs Dopes Nilken

Lake Ave PTA Officers Installed

Lake Avenue PTA installed new officers with Earl Jolly as president, J Struck as vice president, Is A Hennes as secretary, and Mrs J Hogan as treasurer. The group planned committees, discussed helper funding for preschoolers, and agreed to support families with extra tutoring and care throughout the year.

Lake Avenue Becker Srmie Sehoeb Loewavence Bta Vars- Sonesquiak Tg Ehictia Mom Hose Cromling Organiecstasy Earl Jully J. Struck Is. A. Hennes J. Hogan Jolly Ape

June Belle Frain To Be Married Monday

June Belle Frain is set to wed on Monday June 2 in a ceremony reported by local notices. Details include the groom listed as Jose Belge and the couple planning a springtime celebration with family and friends.

June Belle Frain

Foremen Strike Slows Ford Steel Output

Foremen from the Independent Foremen Association halted production at Ford plants in Detroit as part of a nationwide strike. The walkout slowed River Rouge operations and disrupted supply lines for Mercury parts. Ford and Mercury production felt the impact, with Mercury facing a plant shutdown and delayed body parts for assembly nationwide.

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Complete Plans For Alumni Banquet

The Helden Grafton Townngs Justic school alumni association announces a banquet for May 29 at the Grafton Shigl school fudionum. President Henry Sehrives and officers lead a planning committee with music by The Blue Band Above. Public welcome at 9 30 p.m.

Baquet Helden Grafton Blue Ban Bove

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