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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1948
Page
1
A fragmented news item outlines a high profile incident involving a plotted attack and police probes. Names and places are unclear but references to Pacific theater and strategic consequences suggest a significant security event with ongoing investigations.
The court discusses Japanese aggression and plots around Pearl Harbor and attacks on allied nations. Negotiations in Washington fail as Japanese leaders pursue bold actions before the war. The tribunal notes a 1939 naval build up and embargos, framing Japan as aggressor against France Britain the Netherlands and the United States.
Reported gathering notes show President Truman and Vice President Barkley in Key West with Democratic leaders briefing on House news. Defense Secretary Forrestal and possibly Air Secretary Symington expected to depart. Sullivan unlikely to leave.
Snow falls across the Elyria area with light accumulations and slick roads reported. Weather officials warn drivers to use caution as commuters navigate snowy streets and crews treat major routes.
Weather forecast for Cleveland shows a cold day with a low around 30 and a high near 43. An advertisement promotes Stonco All Aluminum Combination Storm Windows from 61 West Axe with regular and casement options and prompt delivery, phone 2991.
The body of Pfe Joan J. Zimmerman, 26, killed April 3 near Berghaus en Germany, will reach Wellington at 10 36 a m Friday. Funeral services are set for Sunday at Sharp Truman Funeral Home with Rev Paul Bron officiating. Burial will follow in LaGrange cemetery. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Fred L Zimmerman and served in the maintenance army. He had lived with the Richard McKessen family and worked for Roscoe Campoei before enlisting in November 1942. He went overseas in October 1944 and was returned from the Margreten cemetery in Holland. He leaves four brothers and four sisters.
William O Zaiser vice president and manager of Land Title Guarantee and Trust Co was elected president of the Ohio Title Association at its Columbus convention. Other officers named were Thomas Phillips of Columbus as vice president and H C McDowell of Akron as secretary treasurer. Also a classified ad offers a 1946 one ton Dodge pickup for sale or trade in Elyria.
President Truman and his family will relocate to Blair House after renovations to the White House. The move comes as the Trumans plan a West Coast vacation and will likely occur within weeks of his return. Mrs. Truman and Margaret will join him in Bel West for the balance of the vacation.
Rep. Brent Spence of Kentucky said he will push a rent control bill with teeth and extend controls at least one year beyond March 31. He backs low cost housing measures and hearings on housing as the Wagner Ebencer Teffions-rzage bill guides reform while Woods urges 12 month extension and loophole fixes.
The Rev. W H Egtn, a former minister of Columbia and Mahonny Avenue churches, died yesterday at his home in Youngstown. Funeral services are set for Friday at 3 30 p.m. He is survived by his widow Daisy Blous Eginn and a daughter Martha. Local offices close Thursday for Armistice Day.
J C Penney spoke at a Elyria luncheon praising American free enterprise. He described free enterprise as essential to liberty and national progress, noting workers’ growing share and the system’s role in harnessing natural resources. He acknowledged imperfections but called it the best economic framework for freedom-loving people.
An Armistice Day program will be held at Eisra High School to mark the Tueth anniversary of the end of Wole Wer b. Principal Robert E. Wusen announced the event. Lucas R. Borson from Eisra Post Nr. 12, American Legion, will give a short talk, with high school staff and students attending in the public education dress system.
UN truce headquarters said two observers were seized by Israeli police on the Negev frontier while monitoring fighting near El Addasiyeh and Gesher. After brief detention in a village and Tel Aviv they were released. Paris and UN mediator Bunche sought a prompt clarification while Israel pledged to act.
Three hundred parents attended Elyria High School Open House as part of American Education Week to gain a better understanding of the school and their children’s work. Some parents could skip classes, but officials said the visit achieved the program’s principal objective. Continued on Page 7.
Painesville votes to provide all teachers and school employes with a $200 raise for the school year ending in June. The $23,000 adjustment is funded by a four-mill levy approved at last Tuesday's election.
E H S students in Elyria learn cabinet making and woodwork under instructor Robert Ringer. Industrial Arts I trains 23 boys in hand tools and basic care, Cabinet Making I has 36 students with advanced projects, and Cabinet Making II focuses on high quality pieces like chests and drawers.
Russia demanded a closed UN Security Council session back a direct Arab Jewish peace conference in Palestine. Malik pressed for Jews and Arabs to negotiate under Bunche plans, while Britain and France balked and Israel urged direct talks through Truman's mediation. Weizmann appealed for U.S. intercession for direct negotiations and recognition of Israel.
Howard N. Wilson 73 longtime Elyria moving and draying businessman died at his home 331 Ninth Street after a short illness. Born February 22 1873 at Ridgeville he spent his life in the area and built a sizable operation starting with a wagon and horse. He retired November 1 last year after 43 years in the trade. Survived by wife Mabel P Wilson a daughter Edna Mee and stepsister Lena Seevers. Funeral Friday 2 pm Nichols-Dickern with Rev W W Walker officiating. burial Butternut Ridge Cemetery.
Reports from Nanking say a nightly curfew will be ordered to quell food riots in Nanking and Shanghai. In Hsuchow a critical battle unfolds as Communist columns encircle the rail town 200 miles north, while a rice shortage drives mobs to raid shops. Prices have surged from 50 to 500 dollars per pikul, worsening daily life and prompting police precautions as workers return to Shanghai and Hangchow.
A late season tropical hurricane near 75 mph was expected to pass Cape Hatteras this afternoon. The disturbance was 120 miles southeast of Wilmington at 9:15 a.m. EST moving north at 20 mph with gale winds extending up to 100 miles from center to the north and east. Warnings were issued from the Virginia Capes to Wilmington and small craft urged to seek port.
A brief note promotes the Chronicle-Telegram Want Ads as the best way to buy or sell band instruments. It encourages placing a Want Ad to reach buyers and sellers, providing the contact numbers 44-121 and 44-131.
Ad for Deetz Inc offering immediate guaranteed auto service for Chrysler and Plymouth vehicles at 728 W Broad. Includes Chrysler Plymouth branding and newspaper ad style.
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