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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1950

Page

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Elyria Council Reviews Speeding and Pre fab Homes

Speeding complaints dominate a pre election council session with resident Thomas Jefferies urging 20 mph limits on East Avenue after a car damaged his porch. Mayor Ault cites staffing limits and urges citizen warrants for reckless drivers, while pre fabricated homes draw criticism from James Co. Scott as building standards are debated.

Thomas C. Jefferies East Avenue Jefferies Council Henry W. Ault Elyria

Ten Lectures On Human Relations Series At Elyria High

Elyria Night School will offer a 10 week symposium on human relations starting next Monday evening. Ten local speakers will cover topics from individual finance to community and labor relations. Sessions run 7 to 10 p m with one Tuesday night lecture December 12. Enrollment via Industrial Education office or phone 4575.

Elyria D. A. Morris Industrial Education Department Elyria High School Elyria Board of Education Industrial Education Office Earl Fauver Lorain County Bank Carl Kohler General Industries S. J. Birkbeck Harlie Stevick Elyria Y. M. C. A Charles Martin Lorain County Mental Hygiene Association A. Meaor Ohio Industrial Commission Richard Stith Lorain Joseph Petro Lalor C. Franklin Carr International Pac-Uaw Representaive

Northeastern Ohio Forecast Delivers Mild, Cloudy Outlook

Considerable cloudiness and continued mild conditions today and tonight, with Wednesday remaining cloudy and similarly mild and showers toward evening. Low tonight around 44, high Wednesday near 60. Five day forecast shows above normal temperatures with rain Wednesday night into Thursday and again Saturday. Markets found today on page two.

Ohio

Russia marks 33rd Soviet Revolution anniversary

Moscow staged a mass parade of military might to mark the 33rd anniversary of the Soviet Revolution and to voice support for Korea. Marshal Budenny denounced Anglo American imperialists in a speech from Lenin's mausoleum, with top officials and ambassadors in attendance.

Moscow Russia Semon Budenny Red Cavalry Red Square Kremlin Lenin Red Granite V. M. Molotov Nikolai Bulganin Klementi Voroshilov Anastas Mikoyan Politburo

Challenge By Red Jets Broken Up

Reinforced allied divisions smashed forward in Manchuria and Korea. U S airmen clashed with at least 15 Russian made MiG-13 fighters, destroying three and driving the rest back. Chinese and Korean Communist forces faded in some sectors as Allied units advanced along a broad front toward Tokchon and Su On, linking spearheads from the 2nd Division and 10th Corps while Marines push north of Su On on No 4.

Tokyo North Korea U. S. 24Th Division Chongchon River U. S. 2Nd Division Northcentral Korea Tokchon 10Th Corps U. S. 1St Marine Division

Welfare Director’s trip to Chicago conference rejected

County Welfare Director Floyd Wooldridge was denied $50 for a two day trip to the American Public Welfare Conference in Chicago. Board Chairman J Norman Thompson said the event would mainly cover national welfare, not county operations, which are state handled. Wooldridge argued attendance would inform on new Social Security laws affecting county welfare. He noted Commissioner Oscar Dunn had attended similar conventions in the past.

Floyd Wooldridge Chicago J. Norman Thompson Wooldridge Oscar Dunn

Acheson Plans Courtesy Call With Vishinsky Today

Secretary of State Dean Acheson to meet Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky on a courtesy call amid talks on Chinese intervention in Korea. Acheson may press for a clear stance on China’s role as 24 hour Korea war updates signal a rising crisis.

Washington Andrei Vishinsky Dean Acheson Acheson Korea Vishinsky Russia State Department

Brothers Survive Narrow Crossing Collision

Elyria brothers Sherwood Byam Jr. 21 and Jay 18 were injured when their eastbound Sherwood truck was struck by a northeast passenger train at an Osborne road crossing in Columbia township. Debris flew 240 feet, the truck was knocked 130 feet, and the occupants were thrown 160 feet. Sherwood suffered a brain concussion and body abrasions. Jay had a brain concussion but was improving. The two were en route to work on Sherwood’s new home, near the crossing, with plans to marry on Thanksgiving. the crossing has no gates or flasher lights and is described as hazardous.

Elyria Brothers Sherwood Byam Jay Osborne Road Columbia Township Sherwood Byam, Jr Eadycourt Berea Hospital Sherwood Joseph Rosso

Elyria Soldier Wounded For Third Time

Pfc. Durward A. Knepper Jr., 19, of Elyria, wounded in Korea for the third time. Letters to his parents say the injuries are slight and he was treated at Seoul after being hurt near Pyongyang. He enlisted January 7, 1949, and previously suffered earlier shrapnel and knee injuries.

Pfc Durward A. Knepper Jr Korea Durward A. Knepper Jefferson Street Elvrian Pyongyang Seoul Knepper Tokyo Inchon River Jase Gay

Executions Reported in Chongju by Chinese Forces

A civilian fleeing Chongju said Chinese troops executed all men in the city when they occupied it. The report came as American officers received election returns from WEOL with results starting at 700 p.m.

Chongju IST Korea

Body Of Corporal Jack Morris Arrives In Elyria

The body of Corporal Jack Morris U S Army Air Force will arrive in Elyria Thursday at 6 30 p m and be taken to Sudro Curtis Funeral Home where friends may call until noon Saturday. Morris 18 was killed in Okinawa on September 15 his home was 825 West River street born May 10 1932 in Cranesville Pa he lived in Elyria four years coming from Lorain where he was a member of Emmanuel Evangelical church. He enlisted in May 1949 while a student at Elyria high school. He leaves his mother Mrs Mary Drifke of Elyria a half brother and three half sisters and a step brother Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 30 p m from Emmanuel Evangelical church Lorain with Rev R W Mitchell officiating and American Legion Post 12 in charge at Elmwood cemetery.

Jack Morris U. S. Army Air Force Elyria Sudro-Curtis Morris Okinawa West River Street Cranesville Lorain Emmanuel Evangelical Church Elyria High School Mary Drifke Fred W. Drifke Washington, D. C Mary Agnes Drifke Arlene Drifke Janet Morris Dwight Morris

Historical Society to Hear Wallace White

Wallace B. White, noted author and wartime writer for the Office of War Information, will speak at the Lorain County Historical Society November meeting at Oberlin Inn. He will discuss writing local history and present his work on the Fire lands of Western Reserve.

Wallace B. White Lorain County Historical Society Oberlin Inn White Office of War Information MacArthur Milan Western Reserve University of Wisconsin Great Lakes Historical Society

Reward Offered for Capture of Chinese Officer in Korea

An American colonel with the South Korean 2nd Corps posted a reward of 100,000 Korean won about two dollars today for the capture of the first Chinese officer on his front. The notice appeared with election returns noted as WEOL and set to begin at 4:00 p.m. Adv. 7.

Korea

Truman Votes and Returns to Washington

President Truman cast his vote in Independence and then hurried to Kansas City to fly back to Washington aboard the Williamsburg to monitor Congressional returns. He drew ballot 48 in Blue Township and spoke briefly to reporters about the Korea situation and Sen. George’s warning. Wallace, his brother-in-law and a longtime Democratic judge, was absent due to illness.

Kansas City Truman Independence Washington Blue Township Walter F. George Congress China Trusman George Muehlebach George Wallace Wallace Democratic Congress

Train derails blocks main line in Arcadia. no injuries

Fifteen Nickel Plate freight cars derailed at Arcadia today blocking the main line and causing heavy damage. No injuries were reported. Local crews worked to clear the track and assess the damage to railway facilities.

Record-breaking vote seen in Lorain County early voting surge

Lorain County voters flocked to polls in unprecedented numbers as noon tallies indicate a potential 50 000 turnout in the county with statewide totals nearing 3 500 000. Machines operated smoothly though write in questions persisted.

Lorain County Ohio Robert Taft Joseph Ferguson Senate Lorain County Board of Elections Today Elyria Township Grange Hall Lake Avenue Elyria

Unusual Garbage Truck Accident Injures Local Woman

Mrs. E. R. Bryant of 500 Third Street reports a shoulder injury from an unusual incident on November 2. While walking on 15th Street, a garbage truck worker discarded contents into the truck, then the container struck Bryant’s shoulder. She says the pain persisted after the moment.

E. R. Bryant 500 Third Street 15Th Street

UN Members Slow to Decide on Red China Action

The United Nations members, led by the United States, debated how to respond to Chinese Communist intervention in Korea with caution to avoid a broader war. They anticipated a mild resolution, echoing the July 31 U S measure to curb North Korea, but wary of a Soviet veto. If vetoed, U N action under the United Action for Peace plan could follow. Watch election results tonight on the hotel TV.

Ausset Riveda Jacob A. Malik U. N North Korea World Organization Russia United Action For Peace General Assembly

40 Million Americans Vote Today General Election

Washington reports a heavy turnout as about 40 million Americans are expected to vote in 47 states for the 82nd Congress. Voters decide control of the House and Senate with results possible by midday tomorrow and a boost for the White House bid in 1952.

Washington 82Nd Congress 82Nd Congress White House U. S

Election Returns Available At Chronicle Telegram

Chronicle Telegram will tabulate election returns this evening and post them on a black board outside. People may call 4751 4752 4753 4756 4757 or 4758 for results by phone, with first returns expected around 9 o clock.

Chronicle-Telegram

Youth on Trial Tomorrow for Murder in Medina

Jerry Killinger 17, charged with the ambush murder of Harold Mast 23 to clear the field for Max Amer man and Mast’s 23 year old Norwegian war bride. Court limits attendance and bans cameras as judge governs access to the trial.

Medina Jerry Killinger Max Amerman Harold Mast Bobby Common Pleas Windsor E. Kellogg Kellogg

Personal Taxes Face Penalty After November 10 Deadline

County Treasurer Walter J. Wright announced that personal tax collection closes November 10. Taxes paid after that date will incur a 2 penalty. Current collection covers the second half payment on personal property listed last April.

Walter J. Wright

Dust Catchers Turned To Cash In Chronicle Telegram

People have items cluttering attics basements or forges and buyers are ready to pay cash. For fast results use the Chron icle Telegram Want Ad service. Call 4752 or 4753 to write a result getting ad with a courteous ad taker.

Chronicle-Telegram

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