27 Nov 1950
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1950
Page
1
Eastern storm devastation continues as millions face shortages floods and outages. United Press tally shows 186 to 212 deaths across the U S and Canada with communications still limited in isolated zones. Snow laces Pennsylvania and Ohio as experts say the giant blow is tapering off.
Amid a major Chinese counter-offensive 20 000 Reds broke the Allied center between Tokchon and Dechang. US forces rushed reserves as the 85 mile front faced major retreats and a large Chinese buildup threatened Manchuria. The 5th and 7th Marine Regiments advanced from Yodam but stalled, while MacArthur called reserves to blunt the attack and protect the flank toward the mountains.
The Elyria area selective service registrants will undergo pre induction physicals tomorrow. They meet at 7 15 a m in the City Hall Council Chamber and travel by bus to Cleveland. The group includes 26 Elyria residents and 12 Oberlin College students transferred from other boards.
The first Greyhound bus departed Elyria for Cleveland in over 58 hours at 9:05 AM. A second left at 10:05 AM and a third was due at 12:45 PM. No Cleveland arrivals had reached Elyria by noon, but a Detroit-bound bus was expected about 2:30 PM. Oberlin buses were slated to depart Elyria at 1 and 3 PM.
The United States plans a pointed set of 20 questions for Communist China as Ambassador Warren R. Austin leads the U N inquiry into Mao Tze-tung’s army role in Korea. Chinese delegates face Formosa and aggression charges in a new UN security council gathering.
Elyria public schools will resume regular classes tomorrow as announced by Superintendent L N Nicholas. He said some buildings may close early if too few teachers are available, and urged parents to keep sidewalks clear for safe student travel.
Elyria downtown shops will stay open on Wednesday afternoon after earlier Saturday closings due to heavy snow. The Merchants Division of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce announced the change following a canvass of downtown stores. Most outlets will operate until 5 30 p m on Wednesday.
Lorain County township trustees meeting postponed due to travel difficulty. The meeting at Maplewood School is tentatively rescheduled for Tuesday December 5.
Partly cloudy conditions with occasional light snow and continued cold. Tuesday may see a few snow flurries as temperatures move, with a low around 18 and a high near 32.
Brief market listing notes watches clocks thermoses bottles and Marsh Guenin as advertised, highlighting consumer goods and vendors.
The State Highway Patrol reported no accidents over the weekend as traffic was light. Routes 6 2 20 58 113 18 82 10 511 76 and 57 were open but drivers should use chains and proceed with care. The Highway Department said all highways except 254 were open and work would focus on 254 to have it open tonight.
Mayor Henry Ault orders immediate clearance of downtown streets to allow heavy equipment to remove stranded cars. Owners warned of damage and costly removal if cars remain on streets as bulldozers move in.
Virtually all Lorain County schools, including Elyria, closed as winter storms block buses and maroon teachers away for Thanksgiving. Fewer than three fourths of Elyria staff back in town. many call from Pittsburgh Detroit Cincinnati and other points. Custodians work to heat buildings and clear sidewalks while rural transport remains halted. Continued on Page 2.
Stark weather hampers arrivals as Elyria Memorial Hospital sees new citizens. Mrs Walko and baby reach hospital at 5 p m after a snow drift birth outside Grangs Road. Several other births listed in the weekend report with families named.
The Chronicle Telegram praises its staff for reporting on time despite impassable highways. Employees walked, rode in trucks, or found rides to ensure papers were published and delivered except Gulf Road. Readers called to express thanks as conditions normalize and editors reiterate appreciation for coworker cooperation.
Cleveland and major Ohio cities faced a week end of paralyzed travel as 21 inches fell in 72 hours. National Guardsmen policed streets under shoot to kill orders to curb looting while Ohio State University and 14 colleges canceled classes.
Lorain County superintendent of schools postponed all Class B Scholastic League games set for Tuesday due to heavy snow and closed roads. Scheduled games include LaGrange at Belden, Brownhelm at Brighton, Penfield at Camden, Avon Lake at Ridgeville, Grafton at Eaton, Columbia at South Amherst, and Avon at Brookside. Friday’s seven games will proceed if road conditions allow.
The Lorain County Farmers and Businessmen's Club dinner meeting, part of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce, is postponed due to inclement weather. Ernest L. Little, president of the Research Association, was slated to speak. A new date will be announced later.
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