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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1948
Page
1
A tornado near Ripley Mississippi killed one and injured at least 16 as it damaged six houses and left many homes destroyed or damaged. Red Cross crews face mud blocked roads while sheltering homeless families and surveying casualties and damage.
Three Elyria firefighters suffered cuts or burns while battling a blaze at Charles Fields residence 355 South Maple Street. Firemen Stanley Lesesky received first and second degree burns and was hospitalized. Lyle Scott and Lieut. Walter Albrecht also burned or cut but continued with duty after initial treatment. Fire damaged a rear store room and extended through the kitchen to a 17 room house. cause under investigation. Two companies and the Carlisle Township Volunteer Fire Department responded. the building was a total loss.
Washington reports indicate the U S Army in Germany has quietly delivering arms ammunition and replacement parts to France to maintain combat readiness. Sources estimate about 55.99 million dollars worth of materiel has been transferred, with Secretary George C. Marshall backing the plan and President Truman expected to announce after elections.
Northeastern Ohio will see showers this afternoon and tonight and again Saturday. Warm conditions persist into the night before a cooldown late Saturday. Lows around 48 tonight and near 56 Saturday.
Rummage sale at Cook's Mim ery located at 118 W Ave adv inviting shoppers. Open house Sunday 2 to 5 for a three bedroom modern home at 342 Cambridge just completed in November.
U.S. military dependents in the Shanghai Nanking area are ordered evacuated as tensions rise in China. Admiral Badger said officers and enlisted personnel of the advisory group remain. the Navy will not participate in the Chinese Civil War. About 4,900 other Americans were advised to leave if possible.
Paris report notes Secretary of State Dulles criticized Vyshinsky for alleged lies during a United Nations session. The exchange focused on accusations against Greece and the Soviet bloc tactics, with Dulles labeling Vyshinsky’s statements as cheap and misleading. The article mentions ongoing remarks and references to future pages for continuation.
The Pioneers travel to Harmon Field in Fremont for a game with Fremert Ross Hugh sieven. Fans can call seven Chronicle Telegram numbers for live score updates after the 8 PM kickoff, with the first quarter score due by 8:45.
A two-vehicle collision near Oberlin left Mrs. Bernath dead and Mrs. Ghlefner injured. The crash occurred at a rural intersection when a truck and a car collided and overturned. both vehicles tipped, with the car demolished. Mrs. Bernath, injured with chest wounds, was taken to Aller hospital in fair condition. Surviving relatives include her husband and siblings. Funeral services are planned at St. Pauls Church with burial in LaPorte cemetery.
The Lodi street rezoning petition, signed by area property owners, seeks to bar liquor establishments by changing street names and zones. W L Walsh of 216 Furnace street spoke in support, noting no current liquor outlets and recalling a past failed effort to block one. The petition was referred to committee for a report at the next meeting.
Seventy Americans are dead or missing in a string of five air disasters worldwide. Reports list 31 dead in two crashes, 18 Air Force personnel among eight aboard B-29s in the Azores, and additional losses aboard Navy patrol bombers and a Pacific Alaska Airlines DC-3.
The Far East War Crimes Tribunal brands former Premier Hideki Tojo as leader of Japan's war effort in China. It states Tojo, army lieutenant general and vice premier of War from 1938 to 1941, attempted mediation with German reps to strengthen Japan for attacks on the Soviet Union. The judgment, read by President William Webb, says Japanese military leaders bore sole responsibility for aggressive action in the Pacific and that Tojo and 24 others await verdicts next week. Emperor Hirohito’s line is cited as trying to halt war plans and influence.
The Lorain County Board of Education adopted its 1949 budget at 31,130, with reductions from 1948 and shifts in office supplies and other expenses. Salary changes include a $1,059 cut for Assistant County Superintendent Gerald M Frank and a lower estimated spend on salaries, aided by part time work. No. 6 Continued on Page 2
Police hunt a man who accosted 49 year old Rose Tarnowske in Ely Park at 3 30 pm. She fought free and fled toward Second Street as the man followed toward Lake Avenue bus stop. Description: about 35, stout, 5 8, gray suit. Two bystanders watched but did not intervene. Mrs Tarnowske, employee of 1 7 S Rubber Co, reported to police. Additional notes mention local ads and sales.
President Truman returned in triumph to the Capitol amid a massive homecoming. The Victory Special arrived at Union Station at 1 1 a m EST, greeted by running mate Alben Barkley and cheering crowds. Cabinet members and thousands filled the scene as “The Champ” waved, signaling it may be his last such victory parade.
The United Paish Club won approval to transfer its liquor license to a new site at Middle avenue and Fifteenth street after debate. Eight to one vote, with Councilwoman Anna Kennedy opposing. Protests from the Middle Avenue and 15th Street district were noted, though one objector withdrew. Members cited the Polish Club’s clean record and police experience, while a building inspector opposed new outlets on Sid e Avenue. A motion to table the report failed six to three.
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