East Digs Out After One of Nation's Worst November Snowstorms
A massive nor’easter dumped heavy snow from Georgia to New England causing at least 35 deaths and widespread disruption. New York City logged 7.3 inches the heaviest November fall since 1898 while New England roads and trains faced delays. sanitation workers mobilized to clear drifts as coastal gales persisted.
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Weather snapshot from Ohio to Gulf Coast fronts
The bulletin notes increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions tonight across Ohio. Saturday brings cloudy skies with possible light snow in the afternoon and a warmer east portion, followed by colder conditions Saturday night into Sunday. Reports show low temperatures across the Gulf States and Tampa at 36 degrees while snow spreads from Ohio eastward to the Atlantic and into New England and the Upper Mississippi Valley.
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Brush Fire Threatens Movie Star Estates in Los Angeles
A massive Santa Monica Mountains brush fire neared Bel Air and Mandeville Canyon tonight, endangering hundreds of homes and palatial estates of stars like Shirley Temple and Lionel Barrymore. Firefighters battled flames from Sullivan and Rustic canyons, using backfires and high pressure hoses as fears rose of wind-driven spread toward Sunset Boulevard and residences of Elissa Landi and others.
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Gene Raymond
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Mary Astor
Joan Crawford
Sullivan and
Mandeville
Santa Monica Mountains
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Oberlin Prof Accepts German Eagle Award
Oberlin College political science professor Karl F Geiser said he would accept the First Class Order of the German Eagle from the German government and condemned what he called emotional, uninformed attacks by American politicians led by Fiorello La Guardia. He cited colleague Frederick Kreuger as undecided on acceptance.
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New York
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Oberlin professor Dr. R. E. Brown dies at 64
Dr. Robert Elliott Brown, 64, professor of practical theology and human relations at Oberlin Graduate School of Theology, died in Allen Hospital after a four week illness. He was stricken Oct. 31 after opening a scheduled week of union services in Lorain. Born in Middleville Ontario, he studied at Oberlin College Yale Divinity School and earned a Doctor of.
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Oberlin College
Yale Divinity School
Duke and Duchess of Windsor Open to Returning to England
Paris dispatch reports Neville Chamberlain told the Duke of Windsor that there is no political or financial obstacle to their visit to England. The couple toured their new Paris home on Boulevard Suchet and consider a Christmas trip to Sandringham if the former king accompanies them.
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New Rate Will Be 17.25 Mills Says C. A. Horn
Elyria and nearby townships face mixed tax changes as Chief Deputy Auditor C A Horn reports 17.25 mills for Elyria and 17.60 in Carlisle area, with many districts showing increases due to a county bridge bond levy and pending final budgets.
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Grafton Township
Grafton Village
Henrietta Township
Huntington
LaGrange Township
LaGrange Village
Penfield
Pittsfield
Ridgeville
Rochester
Russia
Oberlin Village
Sheffield Lake
Sheffield Village
Wellington Township
Wellington Village
Winter Snow Delays Roads Despite Clear Intersections
City, county and state road crews battled the season's first heavy snowfall last night and today. Twelve men of four county crews cleared main roads and treated curves, while four city crews spread cinders at intersections and grades. No serious accidents were reported, though incidents included a fractured rib from a spin on West River Road and minor crashes on Route 20 and slippery streets in Elyria.
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Lodi Street
Oberlin
Jack Flynn, Jr
Harrison Street
Christmas Savings Clubs Set To Distribute Heavy Payouts
Christmas savings clubs will distribute over 125000 here and more than 330 million nationwide. Checks are available December fifth and will boost early Christmas shopping. National figures show banks will issue funds to about seven million people, up from last year.
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Real White Thanksgiving Blesses Elyria and Lorain County
Elyria and Lorain County enjoyed a real white Thanksgiving with rising temperatures tonight but more snow likely tomorrow afternoon. Unofficial readings ranged from the single digits to the low 20s, traffic slowed by icy streets, and local crews spread cinders to curb skidding. Children planned Thanksgiving vacation activities as sleds and snowmen appeared, while adults shoveled snow and coal.
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Dog Saves Family From Burning Home at 80 Chestnut Street
A fox terrier named Spot alerted sleeping residents to a basement fire at 80 Chestnut Street early yesterday. The dog woke Mrs. Josephine Cherry in the second floor apartment. flames near Dr. M. J. McGuire’s first floor office required all three new fire trucks to respond. No one was injured. the office sustained extensive fire damage and repairs on the first floor and basement are needed. Estimated loss ranges from 300 to 500 dollars or more. The second floor had only smoke damage.
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Chestnut Street
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Charles Cook
Cold Air Register
M. J. McGuire
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W. N. Bates
Cherry
Pope Stricken But Progress Is Satisfactory
Vatican reports Pope Pius was struck by a serious cardiac asthma attack but made satisfactory progress into the evening. The Pontiff, slightly better, remained under oxygen treatment as doctors emphasized heart function. Cardinal Granito visited the Vatican but did not see the Pope after talks with Dr Milani.
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K of C Leader Dies Of Heart Attack
Bernard S. Brady, 46, attorney and president of the Greater Cleveland District Chapter of the Knights of Columbus, died of a heart attack while with his family on Thanksgiving Day. He is survived by his wife and five children.
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