20 Nov 1950
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1950
Page
1
Navy, Air Force report a record air duel with Russian made AMG 15 jets at 32000 to 35000 feet. No Navy planes damaged. Valley Forge and Philippine Sea carriers provided cover. American pilots engaged seven to nine MIGs near the Manchurian border.
The Elyria Council of Churches holds its annual union Thanksgiving service on Thanksgiving Day at 10:00 a.m. at First Christian Church. Speaker is Dr John W Flynn of Elyria Home for the Aged, with the host church choir directed by Oliver Shubert. Rev Henry K Shaw leads, organist Mrs Frederick Meng provides music. All Ely rans are invited.
A strong cold front hit Ohio with winds up to 60 miles per hour. The Weather Bureau warned of temperatures dropping to as low as 15 degrees tonight. Rain was expected to turn to snow flurries in western and northern areas. A suburban school closed for half a day due to a power outage.
The weather service warns of a stormy night with strong winds and snow flurries. Temperatures fall to around 15 degrees in the northwest and near 2 in the east and south portions. Tuesday brings partly cloudy skies and cooler conditions with highs from 30 in the northwest to 35 in the southeast.
More than one hundred couples from twelve Lorain County high schools attended Elyria High School’s first Military Ball held in the gym. The event featured a 30 minute Grand March led by George Berg and Dick Speigle, decor by a six person committee, and refreshments arranged by Nancy Flaherty and Joan Hyman. Music by Jay Ross’s orchestra and praise from Elyria band director Walter Von Brock marked the night as a promising annual event.
Eight year old Fred McGuire son of Mr and Mrs F D McGuire of 111 West Bridge Street was knocked down by a car at Broad and Chestnut streets shortly after 8 am while walking to school. The driver Frank Kubancik Lorain turned onto Chestnut and struck him. The tar stopped immediately. He was taken home to be examined by a physician who reported mainly shock and no serious injuries.
Police report three cars ransacked Saturday night at Gates school. Items stolen include a $40 tool box from Mr Gasser of South Amherst, a $10 smoking blanket from Mr Barthomew, and a blanket two couches and a flashlight valued at $20 from Mr E Laccobee of Chestnut Ridge road.
The New Mexico State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of Dr. Nancy Campbell, an obstetrician, after she confessed kidnapping a nine year old child. Investigators report the incident occurred in Santa Fe and involved the missing child’s guardians.
Central Valley rivers like Kings Kaweah Tule Kern Saint Johns Chowchilla Merced and Stanislaus flooded Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys driving 8 500 from homes. Water receded in places as authorities warned of renewed rises and traffic snarls on Highway 99 amid looting reports and Bay Area flooding.
Nine year old Martha Bodnar a ward of Lorain County Child Welfare Department was fatally injured when struck by a southbound car driven by Lester Dougherty 51 of Durkee Road as she and her twin sister Catherine crossed Route 57 near Grafton after church services Martha died at Elyria Memorial Hospital from a fractured skull Dougherty said the girls ran from behind the car and he could not avoid them Mrs Knechtges of Grafton drove away after dropping the children off at the scene Services for Martha were planned at Immaculate Conception Church Grafton with burial in St Marys Cemetery Grafton.
President Truman urged Congress to extend federal rent controls to March 31. He spoke to Rep. Brent Spence, chairman of the House Banking Committee, seeking a six month extension via municipal action to allow hearings on a longer continuance. Many cities have voted to extend. others have not acted.
Lorain County Board of Elections refused to consider Rep Walter B Huber request to hold a new election in Lorain County with only three candidates on the ballot for Congress from the 14th district and said it cannot alter election results. The board said it is an agent of the Secretary of State and lacks power to order a new election.
Washington watchers report signs that Russia may be preparing to join Communist China in Korea. Propaganda links Japan with the U N effort and cites a Sino Soviet treaty to supply aid if Japan or allied states attack. Moscow has not stated intent to extend official aid to China in Korea.
Production will resume by mid week at the Henkel Clause Co after 200 United Auto Workers C101 members voted to accept a company offer of a 1i z cent package increase. The plant had been idle since Sept. 25 and was closed Nov. 4 for inventory.
U S tanks and infantry moved from northeast Korea toward the Manchurian border within five miles of the Yalu as Gen. MacArthur announced progress. US 7th Division aims to break into the frontier while Communist reinforcements and counterattacks tighten the 250 mile front.
Common Pleas Judge John Pincura issues his first divorce decree in Frank Nebrosky versus Leora for wilful absence. His inaugural act includes approving settlements in Allen Perhach versus Metropolitan Life Insurance and Louis Torres versus New York Central Railroad. Two other cases, Eugene Traxler versus Anthony Tobicash and Magdalena Jacinto versus Frank Jacinto, are dismissed.
An appeal highlights the Chronicle-Telegram Want Ad service for buying selling renting hiring and finding solutions. It urges readers to place ads by dialing 4752 or 4753.
Advertisement for Good Cigars and Kaywoodie pipes featuring Mixture No 79 percent Marsh Guenin as a tobacco blend.
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