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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1948
Page
12
In San Francisco the Swarthmore Victory freighter returning to the US with elephants and other animals reported quarter rations sparked a mutiny. A Mars flying boat from Alameda delivered 12 bales of hay and 2500 mealy worms, restoring order as the crew fed the animals and calmed the ship.
VFW Post 3341 and its Ladies Auxiliary observed Armistice Day in the new club rooms with a tureen dinner served by the auxiliary. About 50 people attended and some could not come due to work. Dancing followed the meal and a group of about 15 members will attend the mid winter conference in Akron with the commander and part of his staff.
The Fort Bliss three cent commemorative stamp marks the 100th anniversary of Ft. Bliss establishment and will be sold at the Elyria post office Saturday. The triangular design bears the fort image and dates 1838 1948. First issued in El Paso on November 5 with 60,000,000 total authorized for nationwide sale.
The International Military Tribunal for the Far East delivers death sentences to Japanese leaders including Tojo amid verdicts that majority opinions supported, with dissenting views from Indian, French, and Dutch judges. Crowned by the conquerors’ judgment, Tojo shows little remorse despite earlier statements.
In Paris Frederick C. Osborn charges that Russia alone conducts a Soviet propaganda campaign to prepare the Soviet people for war. He accuses Moscow of financing arms, suppressing peace, and opposing UN plans while pressuring for worldwide revolution and hindering Western European recovery.
Death notices report Emma Cooley of Fremont 84 died at home after a heart ailment survived by a daughter and two sons. Emma Jones of New London 92 died after weeks of illness with no survivors. services Sunday at 2 pm. Lawrence C Jackson 34 of Wellington died at University Hospital Columbus after blood disease. married, survived by wife and mother, burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
In the final moments of a protest against currency reform and rising prices, Allied and French zone authorities and military units ended a strike last week. Unionists accused the German government of failing to cope with economic policy changes decreed by the occupying powers.
President Truman ordered an investigation led by Secretary Forrestal and Administrator Gre after a Washington Post story claimed army red tape delayed the widow of John S. Powers, killed in a Paris plane crash January 6, from receiving final pay, travel reimbursements, and a $10,000 life insurance. The move came as Truman took a recess from talks while others traveled to Cuba and Mrs. Truman and Margaret prepared to join him.
Rose Mary Owens and Joan Mullins, both 14, became stuck in one section of a revolving door at the Elyria Savings and Trust Co. building about 6 45 p m yesterday. A plate glass panel shattered as they struggled to escape. both were freed by the night man and police. Rose Mary sustained a bruise to her ankle and was taken to a doctor for examination.
Sandra Wesley, 6, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Wesley of Wellington, was listed in critical condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital after being struck by a car near her home yesterday near noon. She suffered a skull fracture and life remains at risk.
Washington analysts forecast a fourth round of wartime wage increases for 1949 driven by a leveling cost of living. Officials expect further raises averaging around nine cents an hour, with productivity gains and price restraint guiding bargaining, while the AFL calls for boosts tied to output rather than prices.
Pittsburgh suburb Ingomar reports the death of William Chriz 42 a Pittsburgh Coat Washing Co employee his wife Frances 28 and their three children Floerita 7 William 6 and Joann 3 from carbon monoxide poisoning in the basement of the father’s home under construction The bodies were found by Frank Alca a brother in law during a farewell visit before his Navy induction.
Wilford Hatchery on Hailroad in Elyria raised turkeys for shipment to Truman. The article notes prize stock and mentions a display at Columbus, with bronze President figures and various exhibitors from across the area.
Senator Vandenberg received the 1943 peace award from a military audience at a Reserve Officers Association event. The award cited efforts toward peace despite rising Soviet restraint, with Vandenberg asserting that no Soviet censorship blocks dialogue on security matters.
Several traffic accidents were reported with multiple injuries and vehicle damage. James Anderson of Grafton. Mrs Harrison of Grafton. Donald Rosecrans of R D Oberin. C D Osborne of Wellington. Chet Novak of Lorain. Mike Kelly of Lorain. Harold Winiane of Clyde. Fred Knittel of Lyons. Incidents occurred on 310 PM yesterday on 35 Mrs Harrison turning into a driveway. on Indian Hollow road. on Broad Street at 6 20 PM. 10 15 PM. and a collision involving a Red Star Transit Lines truck and Allied Van Lines vehicle.
CLEAPFIELD Pa Two fliers Clair Conawar and Charles R Johnston both 24 from Woodand Pa were found dead near an isolated top after a late Tuesday plane crash on a route from Akron Ohio to Clearfield Pennsylvania Weather hampered ground search but air sighting aided discovery The county coroner said the men were likely killed instantly and the crash cause remained undetermined.
Cub Scout Pack 105 members will present a program on the United Nations at 4 PM in the First Congregational Church dining hall on November 23. Den meetings and home gatherings were discussed to organize more boys into Cub Scouting and involve den leaders and supervisors in planning.
The Elyria Junior Chamber of Commerce announces its annual Speech Contest for high school students from sophomores to seniors. Winners from Elyria will compete with other cities to represent Ohio in the national event held after the new year.
Nanking dispatch reports a major government victory 33 miles east of Suchow with 30 000 Communist dead and 14 000 captured or disarmed. Government forces, aided by planes, advance while other Communist columns retreat toward Huangcuo and Yungcheng near the east west Suneghai line.
Fifteen guards at the Schausen concentration camp were hanged today after a SS war crimes tribunal convicted them of enslaving thousands, including American and British paratroopers. The execution raises the total number hanged for war crimes here to ten thousand. fifty more await their turn.
The Lake Carriers' Association announced the Great Lakes iron ore fleet will target 80,000,000 gross tons by season end, a wartime level previously reached only then. The fleet had totaled 77,898,087 tons last Wednesday as two weeks of operations remain before winter shutdown.
William S Bohan of Columbus was fined 550 and costs and had his driving privilege suspended for six months after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. He was arrested after his car hit the rear of a truck on Broad Street. Joseph Galt was fined 15 and costs for reckless driving after a collision on Cleveland Street with a parked car. Andrew Watkins Vincent pled innocent to disorderly conduct after an altercation at 349 17th Street. Watkins was arrested after a disturbance during which Harris was struck and sustained facial injuries.
County commissioners continued the hearing on a petition by property owners west of Oberlin to annex land between Route 10 Morgar street and the South Amherst road to the village. The hearing resumes Monday for petition amendment and to address objections.
Willard Muller of Xenia and foreman at Nations Tree Surgery Co. had a embezzlement charge dismissed at the complainant’s request. The case involved a truck taken by Miller to Xenia without permission. Miller’s explanation cleared the matter, and he was handed to Lorain police on a traffic charge.
Five candidates who ran for public office in the recent general election filed detailed campaign expense accounts at the Lorain County Board of Elections office. Major costs included advertising printing signs and contributions to committees. totals ranged from about 153 to 383 dollars. The Avon Lake School Committee also filed an expense account for a bond issue campaign totaling 189.61 dollars.
Thousands of carloads of export goods were tied up in East Coast ports as a two day strike by longshoremen halted shipping. Joseph P. Ryan of the International Longshoremen's Association predicted the Atlantic Coast division would overwhelmingly reject a 10 cent hourly wage offer while leaving open a possible settlement based on a proposal reportedly left with Cyrus Ching before President Truman’s vacation.
Loke Lapire of the Cleveland Press told the Elyria Kiwanis Club that football builds life patterns in boys, stressing leadership, fitness, judgment, tolerance, cooperation, and responsibility alongside winning. Elyria High players and staff, including Head Coach Cabas and assistants Phillips and Block, attended as guests. Cabas was inducted as a new Kiwanis member.
Market notes show fed cattle receipts at 709 with steady trend and price ranges from 25 to 35 dollars for various grades. Hogs steady with common and choice categories listed. lambs and sheep also reported with steady to firm tone. Produce prices for fruits and vegetables include apples, pears, cabbage, carrots, onions, mushrooms, and potatoes with varied basket and sack pricing.
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