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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1947
Page
1
A source close to the grain export program says there is a good chance of reaching the wheat export goal despite a gloomy winter wheat outlook in the drought area of the southwest. Europe may suffer if U.S. production is cut, but exports could total around 500 million and 240 million bushels in the next year, with a possible 1.0 billion bushel crop.
Senator Joseph R. McCarthy accused the Tapian administration of politicking over rent control, claiming violations of the Rent Control Extension Law while urging local boards to decide policy. The piece also notes Knights of Columbus events, Veterans housing programs, and Dayton and Avon municipal actions including dance school closures and rubbish collection plans.
Bad weather halted the Newark Bay clash of the battleship New Mexico and Newark Navy today as the 83,000 ton warship drifted seaward. Coast Guard reports said tugs lost control of the tow, the ship’s smokestack leaked, and rescue tugs Tamaran and C Hayward Measeck crew struggled amid heavy seas. Newark mayor Vincent Murphy opposed harbor scrapping and dispatched water cannon and police to restrain tow boats, while the ship drifted about 2 miles southeast of Fire Island.
New London officials announce an official recount of mayoral votes at 2 p.m. Monday after a petition from the New London Ville Committee supporting Wilmer White. Official tallies show Frank J. Lawrence leading 296 to 290 in a close result.
Subpoenas issued for about 125 persons as the grand jury convenes next Tuesday to hear two major criminal cases. Prosecutor Wickens will call witnesses for four days, with possible extension. Indictments involve a Cleveland gang with Lorain county ties, including Burns and Coffey, held on substantial bonds. Secret indictments against unnamed gang members expected. arson case against Roger Reed also to be considered.
Lawmakers discuss a $6 billion tax cut plan to be advanced in a special session. Proposals include lowering personal income tax rates and adjusting the standard deduction, with emphasis on scaling rates and brackets. Also mentioned are corporate tax changes and potential property tax provisions to spur economic relief.
Funeral services for Gunhjar Carl Lenartson were held at 3 pm from Sastro-Curtis Funeral Home with Rev Roney K Shaw officiating. Burial followed in Brookdale Cemetery. Obituary notes Elyria area death of Louis J. Davis, a former Sugar Bowl operator, at Elyria Memorial Hospital after illness. Surviving relatives include son Bart of Toledo, daughter Mrs Clyro McKibben of Elyria, sister Eva Wolcott of LaPorte, and four grandchildren. Service arrangements and locations appear at local funeral homes with plans for burial at Westwood Cemetery.
Lorain County Road of Elections reminds candidates committees must file expense accounts by a deadline. The notice lists the required forms and filing rules, noting flexibility in late submissions under state law.
Kenry Lustek, defeated candidate for Sheffield Lake Village Council, filed for a recount of ballots from the November 4 council election. Lustek finished seventh in an 18 candidate field for six seats, with 227 votes, two behind the sixth-place finisher Elvin C. Madsell. The recount is set for November 1 at Lorain County Board of Elections.
William and Clara Behnke marked their 60th wedding anniversary, long noted as Lorain county's oldest native couple. Born after the Civil War in Amherst and LaGrange, they married in Elyria in 1887. The couple raised a family in Wellington and Lorain, with ties to North Elyria Grange and local public life. They reside near McKean, Pennsylvania, for the celebration with relatives.
The speaker argued that no war can proceed without U S involvement and warned India faces extreme poverty with a $15 annual average income, 60 percent earning under $5. He noted low literacy, Hindu Muslim tensions, and urged American support for industrialization, factories, and power plants to lift living standards while contrasting India’s potential riches with imperial stagnation.
Local residents are urged to donate money or food to the Friendship Train. The train will pass Cleveland from 3 am to 1 am on Sunday, November 16, with a collection point at City Hall. Deliveries of food should be in original cartons to Lederer Terminal Warehouse Co at the foot of E. Oth St on November 13 between 3 am and 4 pm. avoid glass containers and large liquid volumes. all items must reach Cleveland before 4 pm tomorrow, Friday, November 14.
Centerville reports the $200 power bond issue failed by one vote with 178 in favor and 98 against. Officials will recount to ensure accuracy while addressing comments on political action. The program next features a debate on can Russia be part of one works with H Knickerbocker and Walter Duranty.
London government officials indicate Britain will decline to approve the United Nations partition plan for Palestine. The decision, reached after cabinet deliberations, threatens to complicate negotiations and push back any division timeline beyond the middle of next year.
Captain Southam spoke to Elyria AMVETS Post No. 82 urging continued efforts to bolster army, navy and air forces. He outlined Crime General Hospital activities and care for veterans, suggested strengthening the AMVETS, noted rifle receipts and drills, and that By-laws were adopted. AMVETS will sponsor three dances at Elks Ballroom on Nov pl 22 and Thanksgiving week. Eighteen La Grange women surprised Mrs. Josie Johnson on her 70th birthday with prayers and gifts.
Kathryn Hanke won a divorce from Alex on cruelty grounds before Judge Cook. Other suits settled include Isabella Williams and A E Williams versus Louis A Lieb for note debts. Virginia Murray seeks divorce from Lawrence with three children, Alice Volk seeks alimony from Stanley, and Edward Sleat sues Interstate Terminal Co for 20197 dollars after a 1948 Lake Road collision. County business includes ditch reconstruction views on Dec 3 and a Dec 4 hearing, plus county contracts totaling 875.10 for office supplies and specific vendor awards. An assault report on Roy Benton notes a head and neck injury with no stated enemies, while Agnes Zukowski sues Louis Hyster for 541 damages alleging a deliberate rear-end collision
Washington reports bipartisan support for restoring government controls on installment buying as inflation pressures mount. Treasury Secretary Snyder and Senate Republican Policy Committee Chair Ritt urge reimposition while CIO chief Murray argues for broader action including price controls and rationing. Truman plans to address Congress on foreign aid and domestic prices.
Reports detail two stolen checks totaling 190 dollars, a recovered stolen truck linked to an accident, and a bicycle collision with injury on East Bridge Street. The skating club announces new members Frances Lagas Marilyn Stankel Myra Stevenson Audrey Thomas William Muhiala Doloresse Charles Moluson Gerald Su ers and plans for costumes. Membership rules now include plastic cards at the next meeting held at Townsend hall on the second and fourth Wednesdays.
In a county suit over 255 in reward money, Sheriff Finegan and deputies faced testimony about arrests of a bank robber and military absentees. Sheriff Dunn rejected claims of authorizing a reward note for Commissioner Oscar G Dunn and said he only helped return a service member.
Calvin Ogre reported his 1941 Dodge was taken yesterday while visiting the New York Central Railroad camp on Huron street. Ralph Gibbons of Gibbies Restaurant on Taylor street was fined 10 dollars and costs by Mayor ALR. Agate was arraigned on a disorderly conduct warrant issued on a Ray Kwanicki complaint referencing a November dispute at the restaurant parking lot. COIN TO DECIDE ELECTION UNION two mayoral candidates Ira Lutz and Charles A Buller each polled 61 votes in last week's election.
Market report shows steady poultry and eggs with slight gains in selected produce. Beef, calves, and hogs are described with modest openings and mixed demand. wheat, corn, oats, and beans quoted with No. 2 red wheat at 226 1/4 to 4. corn yellow values around 52.40 to 52.41 per bushel.
Columbus Paxton lumber salesman Charles McCarthy was cleared by a jury of second degree manslaughter in the deaths of two women pedestrians on the night of November 21, 1946. He testified a car on his right blocked his vision and rain prevented him from seeing the victims in time to stop. Victims were two widows, Mrs. Cecelia Shannon and Mrs. Cunningham.
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