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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1946
Page
9
In a major outbreak, about 50 fires were reported in 24 hours across 16 counties in southern West Virginia. Two large blazes in Fayette County persisted, with special crews sent to the area as high winds and no rain threaten records, possibly reaching 200,000 acres burned.
Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company reveals a $12,000,000 expansion at the Avon Lake power plant. A new 90,000 kilowatt turbo generator will be added to the west end, with transmission and distribution facilities. Work to start next spring to serve industrial growth west and south of Cleveland, including Frewhaus Trailer and Goodrich at Avon Lake, and GM plants at Parton and Brookpark.
In Cleveland an Ohio Supreme Court ruling held that a hard cold rain was not the trauma contemplated by the Workmen's Compensation Act. Bayer, a Valley City employee of American String Co, contracted pleurisy and needed surgery after exposure at shipyard work. The Industrial Commission's decision to deny a claim was upheld, reversing a common pleas court ruling.
Officials of the French airline said extreme icing caused the transport plane crash yesterday near Paris killing 24. The JU-52 conversion lacked adequate de icing gear for the severe conditions. The French Ministry of Transport opened an investigation into the incident.
Portly cloudy and warmer today then cooler tonight. Breathing space details imply cloudy Sunday with Lorain by afternoon and turning cooler by night. Read Huber ad on page 4 about Cun-Bress. Eleanor Hester offers fast fall cleanup delivery for $11.95 to a Ohio Public Service Co. ad. Contact 2339 for immediate delivery.
The Elyria Planning Committee endorses the storm sewer bond issue, noting plans were underway and a $1.5 million project will begin to reduce recurring basement flooding during heavy rains, complimenting the city administration for proactive development and voter consideration in the November ballot.
Wildcat strikes reduced soft coal output as about 5,700 miners walked off yesterday amid contract confusion with John J. Lewis led United Mine Workers. Production through early May is seven percent below last year while anthracite rises nine percent. talks recessed until Monday with no official reopening of the seized bituminous contract.
Avon Lake plant of Fruchaut Trailer Co will start production of a new 1A foot trailer named the Fruchaut Flyer for city operation. Company officials say the Flyer opens a new market as it differs from prior highway designs with a longer wheelbase. Plant manager A J Chendes, moving from Detroit, says Avon Lake will eventually employ 2,400 workers recruited from Mereland, Larain, Elyria and nearby areas.
CAMBRIDGE. A. Jones and his son Raymond estimated the loss at $2,000 after a mobile frame building housing 100 prize hogs burned last night one mile south of Washington road. A neighbor failed to reach the fire department in time. the family was away from home.
Lilienthal takes oath as head of a new U.S. atomic energy post in Knoxville Tennessee. Federal Judge George C Hayton administers the oath with family present. Attending are TVA colleagues Gordon Clapp and Bishop C Bramley Oxnam. Clapp expected to take oath but his commission did not arrive on time.
Steubenville area officials faced pressure from pastors in the Protestant Council of Churches to curb vice and corruption. Mayor George Wo Floty was away. Jefferson County Sheriff Hirlan T. Chapman and state equipment head Hirlan T. Chapman not yet responsive. Local police faced calls to arm and clear up crime as pastors blasted city and county enforcement.
Columbus report on a newspaper poll of 43 Ohio counties suggests Republican governors nominee Thomas J. Herbert will win by about 100000 votes and U S Senate candidate John W. Bricker will gain a heavy majority. Lausche showed losses in 1944 and trails in the current survey, with Cuyahoga County expected to swing against him.
New York report predicts Republicans will gain control of the House in next Tuesday's election with a narrow Senate margin. President Truman rests after a long campaign swing while Democratic figures distance from Communist support amid internal party tensions. James Mead and Herbert Lehman face scrutiny over New York Communist associations as national Democratic leaders attempt to derail the loyalty of the left.
Democrats press last minute campaigning as 1946 era election nears. Speaker Sam Rayburn and Senate leader Alben Buckley address crowds and radio audiences from Independence Missouri and other stops. Truman declines speeches while urging unity. unions urge defeat of “reactionary” candidates. Attorney General Clark warns on ballot stuffing.
Mayor A R Agate sought guidance from the Civilian Production Administration about the availability of materials for veterans projects. Coles General Manager Glenn W Thorypont said projects were being watched while veterans and others raised complaints. The mayor noted the need for careful action under pressure and indicated political pushback is not relevant to the decision. The Supper Chat opens on Sundays from 8 to 2:30 am. Ads.
Mrs. Violet Ulem of Washington, injured survivor of a fatal plane crash, staggered seven hours over a mountain to summon help for three exposed passengers. Despite fractures and frostbite, she earned a bronze Carnegie Hero Fund medal among 32 recipients for risking her life to save others.
The will of Joseph Rauh, who died October 23, leaves an estate about $200,000 and charitable bequests totaling $8,700. Major gifts include $5,000 to Elyria Memorial Hospital in memory of his wife and $500 to the Elyria Y M C A for underprivileged boy memberships, with other donations to Montefiore Hospital, Jewish Home for the Aged, Bell Fair Orphans Home, Hebrew Union College, and Rodef Shalom Cemetery care. A $2,500 legacy goes to his chauffeur, Edward Hill.
The Big Four Foreign Ministers gathered in New York face a revolt from Germany backed by western states over exclusive framing of the German peace treaty. Netherlands Belgium and Luxembourg sent remarches seeking border rectifications ahead of the council meeting at the Waldorf Astoria. Byrnes and Bevin arrive. Molotov attends UN session. Bidault delays to after French elections with Murville acting.
Edward Frankel reports that Willhanm Wood and his wife of 45 Samuel Street will travel from New York to London on American Overseas Lines. The 2:90 p m departure on November 15 arrives in Longo at 1:09 p m the next day after roughly ten hours air travel. Mr and Mrs Wood formerly lived in England for several months and plan to visit friends in the East before heading to England.
Elyria Memorial Hospital reported a new monthly births record with 120 babies born last month, up 17 from the previous 103 set in July. Superintendent Blair M Patterson said about 100 births are expected in November, with the average likely to stay near that level for several months.
Washington reports Wyatt presses for mass production of pre fabricated houses using emergency powers. RFC reportedly could fund if Wyatt directs. George Allen says legal aspects under study and Wyatt’s directive authority appears sweeping. Veterans Emergency Housing Act cited to justify broad loan power.
CLEVELAND The election fight for Ohio governor peaks with Democratic Gav Lavache and Republican Thomas J. Herbert slated for a joint City Club debate. Both camps pressed in Toledo yesterday and will converge for a weekend campaign blitz in Cuyahoga County. Lausche attacked tax cuts as demagogic and warned revenue loss would force cuts and local taxes like Toledo’s payroll levy to meet obligations. He urged increasing state revenue to fund school foundations and local government aid while funding a building program and salary increases.
A car driven by Mrs. Stanley Leseski of 316 Bond Street lost control yesterday on Lousigie avenue knocking down three mail boxes at the Willing Deane and Fugit homes. She told police she was momentarily distracted by a dog. Bessie Heighberger of North Ridge road was knocked from her bicycle at 341 Second Street and escaped injury when struck by a car driven by Mrs. P. C. Robertson from a nearby address. The bicycle and mail boxes suffered damage as the incidents were recorded.
In Lake Success New York the UN security and political committees urged General Assembly admission of Iceland Sweden and Afghanistan to UN membership. The Security Council had earlier recommended their membership and a General Assembly vote appears virtually certain. Australia proposed limiting Security Council powers, arguing the Assembly should hold final responsibility for admissions and the Council focus on charter obligations.
LAKE SUCCESS N Y Proposals grant any Big Five nation veto over UN trusteeship drafts raise concern in the United States delegation as some oppose strong Soviet influence. Poland seeks to isolate Franco, while the General Assembly committee weighs disarmament and bases surveys amid a busily scheduled first meeting.
Leisurely bathers may enjoy bath tub reading with new plastic pillows inflated to desired fullness and attached by suction cups. The ad also promotes Chronicle Telegram Want Ad services offering easy ways to earn money by renting rooms selling belongings or finding spare time jobs, plus a Friday Saturday music and dancing venue at Trombetta's Orchestra in Davis West Side Cafe near Lake Ave.
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