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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1948

Page

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Three Planes Searched After 38 Aboard Vanished

Coast Guard Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force planes scoured the North Pacific for three aircraft missing with 38 people aboard. Reports stated a four-engined PBY-2 Privateer and a DC-3 were involved, with crews unable to locate the vessels amid mist and stormy conditions near Alaska and Vancouver Island.

Seattle Coast Guard Navy Roral Canadien Air Force Pacific Annette Island Keidt Royal Canadien Air Force Vancouver Island Hant RCA Tofino Port Moller Alaska Peninsula

Bomber Carrying Seven Persons Is Overdue

An overdue bomber from Westover Field carries seven aboard. The details include uncertain coordinates and timetables as rescue and search efforts intensify to locate the aircraft and crew.

Weather Forecast and Local Business Openings Mentioned

Northeastern Ohio forecast figures show a chilly period with temperatures around 42 degrees. Ads note a new restaurant opening in Elyria at Heights Drive-In on Fourth Street near River, plus an opening special and drive in service.

Elyria Heights Drine-In E. River

Ten Die as Severe Storms Strike Four States

A string of tornadoes and severe storms killed at least ten people across four southern states, with Mississippi taking the hardest hit where eight deaths occurred. Louisiana reported two victims and one person remained missing as injuries rose toward seventy three. Red Cross and police agencies coordinated reports amid widespread damage to homes and power lines across several counties including Clarke and Goshen, Alabama.

Jackson Miss Sizeo County Goshen Ala

Russians Do Not Want War Says Gen Clay Aid

Former adviser to Gen. Lucius D. Clay and Harvard Professor Carl J. Friedrich told a Foreign Policy Association meeting at the Waldorf Astoria that the Berlin crisis can be settled without war. They asserted the Soviet threat is mainly propaganda to shake free peoples and that Russia would tire of air attacks in a so called cold war.

New York Berlin Lucius D. Clay Carl J. Friedrich Harvard Foreign Policy Association Waldorf- Asta Friedrich Reese Mac

Complete Official Count of Votes in Lorain County

Final figures show no changes from election winners. Elyria area totaled 10 683 votes and Lorain Township 18 143 votes with 46 865 county wide total. Voter activity in townships and villages remains steady. A separate note reports a fatal auto collision involving Wilden Kmichik, son of Eva Paus of Bruneick. Funeral services scheduled for Monday. A community notice announces a Monday evening family party at 8 pm hosted by the J C Hall in Graf ton at the Black River Game Club in Agy.

Lorain Mde Elyria Aucto Siedina Wilden Kmichik Irs Eva Paus J.C. Hall Grafton Black River Game Club Agy

Woman Halts Town Fire By Water Buckets

Mrs Derre Johnston, a lightener, discovers a fire at a home on South Grove Road Elyria Township. Her husband employed Roebuck in train service helps evacuate residents. Firefighters respond, prevent spread, though the structure is damaged and a tree is burned.

Derre Jonnston South Grove Road Elyria Roebuck i Accol Osinicom

YMCA Guest Week Plans Announced At Columbus

Columbus reports YMCA to host guest week with G Stevens and local organizers inviting members and schools to attend. Also noted are a federal savings and loan report, a $3000 manager estimate, and a local dry cleaner advertisement offering Double Eagle Stamps on Monday and Tuesday.

Crystal Clear Dry Cleaners Broad Street

Stassen’s Liberal Stand Sparks GOP Support Push

A Republican senator endorses liberal positions within the party as Stassen contemplates future prospects. Debates over Dewey’s 1942 nomination surface, with Stassen signaling loyalty to convention outcomes and pledging congressional support. A former ally urges liberal voices to influence the GOP.

Dewer Republic Carncress Heny Stassen Sttassen Gaie Dewey Dewey Philedelphia Dever Republica Trenth

Dewey Blames Defeat On Overconfidence

New York Governor says overconfidence hurt the campaign and that Republican policy work suffered as a result. He notes Tuesday returns show a very low vote and cites the impact of the turnout on presidential hopes.

Dewey Albany N. Y Dev Iid Repubblicans Repubdlican Policiez Fisciesea

Fair Weather Signals Hoisted Across Regions

Fragmented OCR notes describe a weather alert with signals hoisted in multiple areas. Reports mention snowdrifts, one foot to 18 inches of snowfall across Lead, Deadwood, and surrounding towns, with storms affecting several states and communities through Thursday night.

Daxatia Acre South Dakota Deadwood M. D Missis

Truman Plans Florida Vacation Amid Policy Talks

President Truman will vacation in Florida for two weeks with a focus on broad legislative programs and potential cabinet changes. He will be joined by key advisers as he considers anti inflation measures, price control plans, and other proposals, while some staff remain behind in Washington.

Washington Trumen der Possi Hey West Te House Florida

Cleveland Man Killed in Beaver Falls Auto Crash

In Beaver Falls Pennsylvania a Cleveland man, 47, died in a two car accident near 210 while another driver was hurt. The report notes the crash occurred as a vehicle struck an abutment and the victim, identified as Benson, fielded minor injuries in the collision. The Toledo connection and local business listings appear in the fragmentary text.

Beaver Falls Cleveland Beoneon Clevelana Suzenme Slimarn Benson Aceid

Six Die in Bus Streetcar Collision Near Toronto

A Hamilton bound bus collided head on with a Toronto streetcar on the city outskirts. Six people were killed and about 50 injured. The bus carried Arevi and Sutherland High school alumni and their wives returning from a reunion in Toronto. The motorman and a pedestrian were among the injured. Several victims suffered broken legs.

Toron St. Joseph West Hospital Toronte Ton Clerk Arevi and Sutherland Highloarers Hamilton Toronto

Plan Extensive Repairs On The White House

Washington announces the White House will be closed to all sightseeing and official events until further notice due to urgent repairs. The Pennsy Blair House is reportedly involved and condemned for safety, with engineers and authorities evaluating needed work.

White House Washington Whit House Toda Mr. Geei Mace Blair House Help Sideredoy Engin

Storm Window Ad Promotes Aluminum Combination Windows

An advertisement lists Steaco All- Aluminum Combination Storm Windows with regular and casement models. It notes prompt delivery and provides a phone number 2991 West Ave for contact, though the text is partially garbled with several unreadable words and names.

North China Command Change Over Fu Granted Full Control

Reported in informs say General Fu has been given complete command in North China. Chiang Kai-shek reportedly relinquished iron centres and shifted authority to Fu as Communist forces threaten along the Nenking corridor. The North China battle is anticipated as tensions rise.

North China Neking Beer

Poor Visibility Blamed For Two Accidents

A rain reduced visibility caused two traffic crashes yesterday. A car on Lake Avenue turning into Rush Street collided with a motorcycle, injuring or damaging the riders named in police reports. The motorcycle owner is Charles Hamilton of Elyria with address R D 3.

Ariving Gia Vink Edward Nramavenue Samuel Cal Wes S12 Lane Reser Gerad Laver Lake Rosenay Ith Street Ders Broan Street John Ostasiuk Westla Philip Thompson Elyria Avenue Lake Avenue Rush Street Charles Hamilton R. D Elyria

Chester bank shooter kills seven, wounds four in city

In Chester Pennsylvania Melvin Collins, 38, from Virginia, opened fire from a second floor barricaded room killing seven including a child and policeman, and wounding four. He shot Fred Casino first and then killed a detective at point blank. Police and troopers surrounded the site as victims died or were brought to hospital.

Chester Virginia Melvin Collins Fred Casino Collins Casino Scere Samuel Hill Ellery Parnsley Peter Parker James Simon Edward Bower Samuel Lytle Alrs Louise Moore

Forrestal Indicates Exit From Cabinet Amid Shuffle Talk

Defense Secretary James Forrestal hinted he may be leaving President Truman's cabinet as a cabinet reshuffle rumor swirled through Washington. He declined to pose for photographers and grinned when asked about an ethics photo session. The scene followed a procession of officials to the White House as speculation mounted.

Washington Defense James Forrestal Truman Forrestal Mr. Truman

Airplane Stolen From Dayton Airport

Dayton officials and state troopers hunt for a two place Cessna reported stolen from the South Dayton Airport. Airport manager Les Stotts said a prior attempt to steal a five place model failed to start. The aircraft is registered NC36TMN and owned by Mrs. Martha Comissar.

Dayton Civil Aeronautics Daryton Les Stotts Ghee Shief Martha Comissar

It’s That Easy Dial 44- for Christmas Cash

A Christmas ad spots a Chronicle-Telegram Want Ad to sell outgrown clothing for extra cash. It pitches Dial 44- and 44-131 as the easy route to reach buyers during the holiday season.

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