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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1947

Page

11

Fear 51 Men Perished In Ship Disaster

KETCHIKAN Alaska search teams found no life around the severed bow of the Army freighter Clarksdale Victory. Officials believe all 51 crewmen perished when the stern broke away off the British Columbia coast during a May night storm. Lt Comdr Fred J. Schreiber reported a clean break and waves up to 50 feet. A thorough island search, aided by a sighted lifeboat and raft, yielded no survivors as guardsmen continued to scour the coast and beach for clues. The vessel, commanded by Capt Gerald R. Laugesen, was en route from Whitier Alaska to Seattle when wrecked off a remote Graham Island coast.

Ketchikan Alaska Pacific Ocean British Columbia Mayiday Fred J. Schreiber Tiny Hippo Island Lonely Island Schreiber Broken Bow Graham Island Coast Guard Clarksdale Victory Gerald R. Laugesen Oakland Cat Whitlier Seattle

Probe Bombing Of Building In Rome

Rome political police investigated a bombing of a building used by communists and leftist allies printing their party papers. No casualties reported though windows and doors were damaged. The attack follows prior bombings of Christian Democrat and UOMO Qualunque offices. Authorities link the violence to a renewed leftist push amid Calabria clashes that left two killed and several wounded, with a Christian Democrat student killed at a Reggio Calabria meeting.

Rome Christian Democrat Uomo Qualunque Haly Alcide de Gasperi Calabria Bisignano Reggio de Calabria Catholic Aclian Association

Choir Concert Friday in Elyria Downtown

Elyria High School a cappella choir will perform two Christmas carols on Friday night in downtown Elyria. Director J Martin Beck announced the free concert at 7 30 p m from the courthouse steps, featuring Carol of the Belts and While by My Sheep Watched, in a event tied to the downtown Christmas lighting.

Elyria High School Cappela Elyria J. Martin Beck Court House

Weather forecast and local ads in Cleveland

The forecast for northeastern Ohio calls for cloudy and continued cold conditions with occasional snow flurries today tonight and Thursday. Low tonight 22 high Thursday 30. Also an ad for Olde Diner at No Ridgeville serving meals and sandwiches and an advertisement for a 1946 CHEVROLET Fleetmaster 3 door sedan with very low mileage at 220 Bellefield seen Thanksgiving Day only.

Cleveland Ohio Yg Olde Diner Ridgeville Adv Bellefield Cleveland St

Part Of Railroad Men In France Go On Strike

Paris reports show part of France's railway workers defying a Communist call to strike. Trains operated on reduced schedules with Gare du Nord seeing limited service while mainlines in the west faced total stoppage. Government and transport ministers warned saboteurs and prepare stern action as talks continue.

France Paris Gare du Nord Raffic Gare Ie Lazare Gare Montparnasse Gare’ de Lyons lTransport Workers Federation Christian Pineau Premice Robert Schuman Unii T A. M.oday

Quarter Century Club Holds Annual Dinner Meeting

The Ely rng Foundry Division Quarter Century club held its third annual dinner at Spring Valley Country Club. Twenty nine of thirty five members attended and enjoyed dinner and fellowship. Honors included a tribute to four members who had passed and welcomes for five new gold pin recipients: Andy Simon Joseph Frowoznik John Chibrowski Vincent Olzenski Tom Zgoda. Two eligible men, Herman Saxon and John Smith, could not attend.

Quarter Century Club of Ely Rng Foundry Spring Valley Country Club Eddie Olszewski Bert Arnold August Hinkelman W. F. Gollmar H.C. Gollmar Capitol Adv

U S Acts To Conserve All Fuels

Washington moves to conserve firel oil coal gasoline and natural gas amid likely winter shortages. Officials seek voluntary conservation measures and request standby powers to control distribution and price. Gas deliveries face curtailment to ensure equitable supply, with industry pressure to allocate by need.

Washington Oscar L. Chapman Congress Truman Federal Power Commission Suday -Authorized Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company Nix Winds Indiana Ohio Missouri Kansas Texas Petro- Newm Interior Department

20 Russians Ordered To Leave France

PARIS The government expelled 20 Russians for participating in disorders as police acted at their homes. Officials denied a general purge but warned more arrests could follow. Orders signed Monday. departures to the Russian zone of Germany likely by plane. Authorities did not specify how activities extended beyond work.

Paris France Ministry of Interior Germany Ministry of Inlterior Marseille de Gaullist

Goble Is Named Bonus Director For Veteran Fund

COLUMBUS the state sinking fund commission today appointed Adj Gen Chester W Goble as director in charge of the administration of the state 300000000 bonus for World War veterans.

Columbus State Sinking Fund Commission Today Adj. Gen Chester W. Goble

Thanksgiving edition skipped. next issue Friday November 28

The Chronicle-Telegram will not publish tomorrow for Thanksgiving Day. The next regular edition appears Friday November 28. The note from Stoney's Rainbow Bar mentions Rocco Orchestra performing Thursday November 27 with ads.

Ane Varomee-Teregram Chronicle-Telegram Gtalfl Stoney's Rainbow Bar Rocco Orchestra

Grand Jury Probe of Meyers Begins Monday

Washington Justice Department investigators subpoena key witnesses in a broad grand jury inquiry into wartime financial dealings of retired Maj. Gen. Bennett E. Meyers. U S Attorney Fay lined up potential corroborators, with charges likely spanning perjury bribery fraud conspiracy extortion and tax evasion. The case could bring up to 39 years in prison and nearly $630,000 in fines. Meyers, 52, has already lost military honors and is facing an Air Force court martial and pension penalties.

Washington Justice Department Bennett E. Meyers Meyers U. S George Morris Fay Air Force Pay Senate Aviation Electric Corp Ohio Fim Fay

Unsafe Acts Drive Most Industrial Accidents Says Safety Leader

Wallace J. Camper, safety director for Lima Locomotive Division, urged emphasis on education and supervision at a Lorain County safety conference. He cited thousands of investigated accidents, noting over 95 of 109 disabling injuries stem from human error, and called for engineers of safety to anticipate hazards and train workers to perform tasks safely.

Robert W. Funk Wallace J. Camper Lima Locomotive Division Lima-Hamilton Corporation Elks Marine Room Lorain County Industrial Safety Council Camper Industrial Commission of Ohio

Office Closed Thursday for Thanksgiving Observance

The Bureau of Unemployment Compensation office and Ohio State Employment Service in Elyria will close Thursday per state HQ. Elyria location at 212 Middle Avenue. Dancing tonight with Tony Mout at the Supper Club. No minors allowed.

Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Ohio State Employment Service Elyria Middle Avenue Tony Mout

Marshall Seeks Early Action on Austrian Treaty and German Questions

Secretary of State George C. Marshall prepared to push for early Big Four action on the Austrian treaty to remove occupation forces except in Germany. Molotov objects, and Western powers offer compromise to defer details. Marshall aims to gain agreement on German principles first to advance European recovery, seeking a united Germany within his plan.

London George C. Marshall Europe Germany Viacheslav M. Molotoy Russia United States Britain Foreign Ministers Council Marshall

Skating Ponds Flooded at Elyria Schools For Winter Use

Elyria park superintendent John Madhogk announced six school skating ponds at Allen Ely Hamilton Jefferson McKinley and Roosevelt are being flooded to prepare for skaters once cold weather arrives. He urged children not to toss rubbish into the ponds as frozen debris could injure skaters. Usability depends on weather. Adv notice for Stoney's Rainbow Bar and Rocco's Orchestra on Thursday, Nov. 27.

Elyria John Madhogk Allen Ely Hamilton Jefferson McKinley Roosevelt Machock

Thanksgiving Weather Outlook Across Great Lakes to Florida

The Weather Bureau forecasts varied conditions for Thanksgiving with fair southern weather and cool to cloudy northern areas. Snow flurries likely in New England mountains, Great Lakes, Upper Ohio Valley, Dakotas, Minnesota, and northern Rockies. light rain in Oregon and Washington. mild in the far west and southwest. warmer in Florida.

Washington Weather Bureau United States Gulf States New England Ohio Valley Great Lakes Minnesota Dakotas Rocky Mountains Oregon Washington State Florida

Thanksgiving Celebrations Centered at Home Across Elyria

Elyria and Lorain County prepare for Thanksgiving with cold weather and snow flurries forecast. Families gather at home while many travel to relatives, as churches host services including the Union Thanksgiving Day Service at Lake Avenue Congregational. Prices for turkeys rise but shoppers remain grateful. Elyria High School hosts an annual assembly celebrating Thanksgiving. Firemen and county jail inmates will still observe meals, with inmates receiving a full Thanksgiving dinner.

Elyria Lorain County United States Selon Ohio Elyria Counsel of Churches Lake Avenue Congrega- Hania Elyria High School James Sivard Philip Stevick J. Martin Beck Charmaing Kyanyak Bill Butts Bob Wolfs James Hortvard First Methodist Church Ein Jerry Gaston Bill Nielsen Tabernacles Newfoundland America Washington Carl R. Finewan

Future Of Palestine: One Vote Decides Partition

United Nations General Assembly in New York weighs Palestine partition by one vote as 28 nations in the UN Palestine committee had approved split between Arab and Jewish states. Debate centers on whether the Assembly will uphold the committee and meet a deadline before Britain ends the mandate. Arab lobbying and alleged last‑minute pressure loom as the fate of a permanent Jewish homeland hangs on abstentions and final balloting.

United Nations Hall Flushing N. Y Palestine United Nations General Assembly Holy Land UN Palestine Committee America Russia Assembly Palestine Committee General Assembly Great Britain Mandate Jewish Agency United States

Flagman Fatally Hurt In Rail Crash At Alliance

A flagman was fatally injured when a freight train plowed into the rear of another train near Alliance. The report notes a collision under unclear circumstances and cites a Philadelphia area automotive ad as a possible unrelated insertion.

Alliance

Elyria Board of Education Sets December 9 Meeting

The Elyria City Board of Education will meet at 7:30 pm in the board office. The unusual date adjusts for December beginning on a Monday, allowing time to finish November accounts and records before the session.

Elyria

Want Ads Spark Quick Recoveries in Lorain County

An anonymous critic claims Cone science gets credit, but Chronicle-Telegram Want Ads earn praise for speedy recoveries of lost articles and useful service. The ad urges readers to place wants to meet needs, highlighting ease and economy. Lincoln Bowery Barkaroos and King of the Wild are noted in local listings with venue hints and times.

Cone Science Cold Feet Chronicle-Telegram Lorain County Gilling

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