AFL Aims to Add One Million Members in 1950 Drive
At its 68th convention in St Paul, the American Federation of Labor voted a broad 1950 organizing push across 11 major industries to sign up at least 1,000,000 new members. The plan targets left wing CIO unions, with potential new unions if CIO members split away, and seeks to expand labor influence nationwide.
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CIO
Avoc
Mirras Gas Onc
Europe
Murray Mde
AFL Officigis Franais
AFL
Market reports from Cleveland livestock and produce stalls
Receipts show strong activity across cattle hogs and sheep with prices for choice to prime cattle 28 to 32.50 per cwt and calves around 27 to 30. Sheep and lambs steady with crate prices and egg, butter, and produce values listed for Cleveland markets.
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Cleveland
Medum
New Books Going Into Circulation At Elyria Library
Elyria library adds new titles across General Fiction and Biography sections including The Vital Center Faces Here to Stay and The American Guide Alsberg plus Morning Is for Jo Hill and Death on Treasure Trail Dresser. Rental collection expands with Best Science Fiction Stories 1949 and The Girl With the Hole in Her Head. Seven new records anticipated.
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Elsma Pasine Library
Vital Center
Schies
Eger
Mormip
Brown
Stax
Rogers
Miouuzed
Stout
Wiest
Tre Grange
Frien
Farr Gardner
Home
Mercia
Silver Phillips
Nichols
Paul
Priucchio Lorenzini
Tubby the
Tuba
Tripp
Pee-Wee
the Priecolo
Suspect Held In Car Ransacking Case
Police detained a man believed to have ransacked cars on Middle Avenue Oberlin Road and South Maple Street after a tip from a resident. Officers found the suspect at 4 30 a m following a report and urged owners to report stolen items immediately.
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Middle Avenue
Oberlin Road
Maple Street
C. L. Muller
Examinations Open for Grafton Postmaster Job
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a second class postmaster examination for Grafton closing Tuesday October 11. The test must be taken in Elvira, open to U.S. citizens who have lived in Grafton at least one year. Salary is 3830 per year. The Grafton post office has moved to the corner of Main and Railroad streets for public convenience and is collected four times daily.
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Grafton
United Sates Crib Service Commission
Elvrra
United States
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington
Stanley Bardon
West Berlin Included in Republic Debate in Berlin Meeting
In a fragmented report from Berlin, officials discuss West Berlin’s status within a proposed republic. The session focuses on integration terms, constitutional placement, and potential implications for the Reich’s federation.
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Ask
West Berlin
Republic
Nation braces for brighter economic outlook report
The report notes wholesale prices edging up but consumer costs remain contained as the economy shows signs of resilience. Analysts cite cautious consumer spending and steady job growth as factors supporting a modest improvement in the national picture.
Auto Driver Sentenced Amid Hit Run Case in Cleveland
Edward McNuns of Cleveland was sentenced to five days in jail and placed on probation after a driving incident on Lorain Street led police to pursue him. He faced additional penalties for failing to comply with court orders and was cited in connection with the crash and injuries reported during the pursuit.
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Edward McNuns
Clhieland
James Hurn Sesie
Hows
McNulty
Doctor Active At 74 Dies In Cleveland
Cleveland obituary notes Dr Lowus E. F. Secelstess, longtime physician and leader in state medical circles. Immigrating to the United States, he practiced in New York and Ohio, contributing to medical education and local hospital work before his death at age 74.
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Cleveland
Lowus
C.t. Cnarter
Death Records Frederck G Douglas Fifty-Nine
Frederck G Douglas, 79, of the Highland Court area, died after a long illness in Elyria. Born January 1, 1798 in Glasgow, he moved to Elyria four decades ago. He was a machinist by trade, a member of Freemasons and Odd Fellows, and survived by two daughters, four grandchildren, one son, and one sister. Funeral arrangements include services at First Congregational Church and burial at Ridgelawn Cemetery.
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Douglas
Sears
Hildland Court
Elyria Afumourting
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Esria
Wes
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Elvria
Sarmud
Muss Besse Douglas
Lorain Ceants
Wpiam Ditch
Dart
Boveia
Grendenicren
Wilison Daten Yy
Fastersville
Jose Duten
Universis
Lake Riduc
Ely
Oraerial
Hushareé
Ang
Donald
Pame
Seuchter
Jean Wrernt
Bot
Lena Ettas
Ore
Stern Kadas Yrom Evana
Russell Fultea
Ars Ae
Fesovird
Grafton
Covrers
Funeral Leave In Honor Of Frederick G Douglas
County Board offices at 426 Third Street close from 2:30 to 3:30 p m for funeral services. Frederick G Douglas father of Mass Boss Date, secretary, died early today at EIS Hospital.
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County Board of
Tron
Third Street
Frederck G Douglas
Mass Bosse
Fonts
Dowstles
Eis
A&mer
Mother Ordered To Report To Juvenile Officer
A mother was instructed to report to the juvenile officer after an incident involving an 11 year old. Police say the woman’s husband was alleged to be a drunkard and the case led to questioning of local residents before the matter returned to juvenile court proceedings.
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Lee
Brad
Wren Doen
Rone Bast
Pulee
Ted Ts
Pettersen
Elyrians to Join Legion District Conference
Elyrians will participate in the Legion District Conference with forums led by Commander Brace and officials from the Bureau of Conduct. The event includes morning sessions and an afternoon address by David Tyty and Foster P. Dirlam, focusing on community topics and planning.
GOP Speaker Attacks 1948 Dewey Campaign
Washington report with Republican National Committee figures criticizing Dewey and Truman. The new RP leadership accuses Dewey of politicking and failing to offer a clear program, urging a return to principle as voters lean toward the Truman camp.
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GOP
Senate Rejects Delay on DP Bill Action
Senate leaders refused Sen Pat McCearren’s plea to delay action on the layered displaced persons bill. Democratic whip Francis Passid said plans to move the measure next week. The judiciary committee chaired by McCarran blocked floor consideration, though a minority group filed a motion to force the bill out of committee for debate.
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Pat x veCearren
D. Nev
Senate Perenereis
Francis J. Messrs
Passid
House
Judiciary Committee
McCarran
Departisen
Houston Suburbs Flooded By Rains
Flood waters from heavy rainfall inundate suburbs of Houston trapping families and forcing rescues. Harris County and police units deploy boats as I-69 and local roads near Beaumont Road and Highway 75 close to travel corridors. Residents along Bel La Place and West University area evacuations continue amid rising Sneiyon Reservoir levels.
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Houton Tex
Houston
Sneiyon
Tme
Beaumont Fuchwamen
Beaument
Dallas
Trati.c
Bellatre Ana West University
M.t Harvest
Gant Police
Harris County
Ss Department
C. V.brsem
Behare Arcs
State Report On School Study To Be Distributed
A fragmented state document outlines steps for distributing a school study report. Text is incomplete with several garbled segments but indicates official distribution and involvement of a state agency.
Huge Aluminum Industry Faces Strike Threat
Pittsburgh reports a looming strike threat in the aluminum sector as CIO United Electrical Workers prepare for possible walkouts. Westinghouse Electric Corp and Alcoa face stalled negotiations over wage and benefit demands, with potential plant shutdowns impacting steel and coal industries and hundreds of workers' jobs.
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Wilsavats
Wiscover
Grant of America
Meanhur
Ting Beard
CIO United Electrcal
Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Picxei Lines
Casic Steel
Westinghouse
L-E
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U. S. Steel Corp
Nig Steel
Mei NM Ac Aeimat Sa
James Thimmel
Cio-Usw
Alcoa
Amherst Tackle Suffers Wrist Injury in Loss
Amherst high school action left Essig, a sophomore guard for the Amherst Comets, with a wrist separation during the third period in a 33-0 defeat. He was treated at Amherst Hospital then released and will wear a cast Monday, likely sidelining him for an indefinite period.
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Henneth Essig
Amherst
Witt
Oiemor
Fela
Essie
Goerlin
Essig
Comets
Warrant Charges Tasior High Coach with Beating Student
A warrant was filed today charging Verol Ulom, coach at Tasior High School, with beating a 15 year old student named Ronald Wicex. The alleged incident occurred during a school sports event. Ulom was released on bond and faces a preliminary hearing set by the justice of the peace.
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Ulom
Tasior Higpscnog
James L Wiccex
Ronald Wicex
University of Cinemarat
Ainleve Seoi
Young W.cox
Taylor
F.icner
Schoors
Crash Injuries Fatally Hurting LANCAST Grumm 73
A report lists a fatal crash with injuries to 73 year old LANCAST Grumm and others. Details are sparse but indicate multiple parties injured in a collision. Investigators review the scene and identify responsible factors and vehicle involvement.
Rotarians To Hear Talk On Mexico
Charles W. Cepp, New York lecturer and traveler, will speak at the Elvira Rotary Club of Mexico during Tuesday noon meeting at YALCA. Cepp has taught English in Japan government schools for 22 years and spent time in Germany and other countries. He recently returned from an exchange voyage and plans to discuss a study of ten countries including Mexico.
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New York
Elvira Rotary Club
Mexico
Yalca
Oberlin College
Cepp
Eurabro.d
Japan
Tut Grrosneln
Jaren
Lipplas
C.uniri
Police Court Roundup Heads to City Streets
Police report names Frank Johnson of 18 Shear Street arraigned on driving with license issues. Lloyd Burden of 36 Second Street fined for letting a 13 year old ride his motor scooter. Anderson Nolen and Eddie Dixor were charged with intoxication after being found asleep in a car on South West River Street. Reish Nichols of 538 Locust Street cited for being intoxicated found asleep in a car on Cleveland Street and North Logan.
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Frank Johnson
Shear Street
Henry W Auit
Lake Avenue
Lloyd Burden
Second Street
Burden
Broad Street
Hee
Anderson Nolen
Werre Street
Eddie Dixor
Wood Street
South West River Street
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Reish Nichols
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Wenen
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North Logan
Burglary probe at Gardners garage Route 10
Deputy sheriffs investigated a burglary last night at Gardners garage on Route 10 in Cuyahoga County in which items valued about 50 dollars and a revolver were reported stolen. A second attempted burglary at Bridge High School was not completed. Owning court actions included several divorces and guardianship requests, with names and places sparsely noted.
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Gardners Garese
Curahoga County
Rulege Tile High School
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