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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1950
Page
2
MEMPHIS Tenn More than 20 eager children stormed the Memphis dog pound to take part in operation ways as J A Chambers paid 500 to release 200 mutts. About 50 dogs went to as many youngsters in two hours and many more will follow. Chambers enjoyed the scene and noted dogs wagged tails and licked faces as they were claimed.
Smithville Kentucky state police and the FBI search for two armed bandits who held up the Bank of Tiline yesterday. They forced clerk Mrs Geneva Coffer and cashier J F Spicer to lie on the floor and escaped with between 3000 and 4000 dollars in cash, fleeing by car toward Smithland.
Samuel Templeman Jr. 55, a construction worker, died late yesterday when a Baltimore and Ohio freight train struck him after a girl, Wanda Hoskins 15, signaled for help. She ran home and returned with her mother, but the crew saw the signal too late.
Born today you have a tremendous store of energy and a vivacious personality. You are a good conversationalist with potential literary ability and perhaps stage work, but must pace yourself and store energy for leaner years while staying self reliant and landing on your feet.
Washington sources report the national mediation board begins new conferences to head off a June 1 strike by the AFL Switchmen's Union against 10 western and midwestern railroads. Union president Arthur J. Glover leads three negotiators, while railroad reps include Daniel P. Loomis and officials of the involved lines. Rett Mediators
Denton Texas article reports APL switchmen demand a 40 hour week with time and a half on Saturdays and double time Sundays. The discussion involves a 20,000 year old elephant skeleton unearthed nearby and studied by geology students at North Texas State College. Dr. Walter Hansen notes the find and the bone’s significance amid wage talks.
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