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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1949

Page

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Coal Tipple Set On Fire By Pickets

Pickets set a coal tipple ablaze amid a widening clash at mining fronts. Fire fed by kerosene showers raged as police and state reserves moved to contain disorder in territorial confrontations. Industry observers predicted possible federal intervention as talks amid a weeklong shutdown stall.

Sita-eae Cat Pies Beerset Tench Rimersburg Stete West Virginia Cos Frelés East Cricero Ind Str Triend Steel Co Nouge Aes Cua U. S John L. Lewis Cyrus S. Ching Werner Leecers Lewis

Lorain Naval Reserve Center Commissioned

The Lorain Naval Reserve Training Center was commissioned in a ceremony led by Captain Jesse R. Wallace and Dr I G Roth. The Lorain High School band performed, and the center was praised as a community asset by local officials during the dedication.

U.S. Naval Reserve Training Center

Public Offices To Be Closed On Wednesday

City hall and other offices will be closed Wednesday in observance of a civic holiday. Officials announced the closure and noted reduced services and administrative changes.

Ohio

Weather outlook warm and partly cloudy into Tuesday

Fair and continued warm this afternoon and tonight. Tuesday partly cloudy and cooler in the afternoon. Weather note appears on page two of the newspaper.

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Elyrian Named Commander Of USNR Division

The fragment notes Elyrian appointed commander of a US Navy Reserve division. It mentions LCDR Ell and a rear admiral, with references to Lorain and Pacco Co. group representatives. The text is garbled but indicates a formal naval leadership assignment and related family details.

Elyrian USNR Lorain Pacco Co Rae C. Boyienines

Austrian Voters Approve Coalition Amid Broad Support

Austrian voters backed a coalition government after a four year period of social democrat governance. The result reflects strong support for the ruling parties and compromise between major groups.

B-17 Missing Bill Report

B 17 missing bill report notes unclear details with partial names and figures. The fragment mentions a date and a sum of seven dollars, but lacks a clear event or location to confirm outcomes.

Thousands Taken Into Custody In Czech Campaign

A reader reported mass arrests in the Czech campaign with thousands said to have been detained. The details are unclear as the source text is garbled and incomplete.

Czech

Four Hurt in Lorain Two-Car Collision

Four persons were injured in a two car crash at the intersection of Bay Gil and 58th Street in Lorain. Flora Lakewood drove the first car and Harry Moore of 1366 West ErieLorain drove the second. Passengers suffered vertebrae fractures and contusions on the head and limbs. Each victim was treated at a local hospital.

Lorain Il Ay Bexbae Reutes Gil Flora Lakewood Harry Moore West Harry Ka Anc Sebo Gilbert Cleveland

Report on Tariff-Cutting Program Progress

Washington report notes efforts to achieve parity in tariff reductions. Details are muddled but indicate a national plan involving multiple sectors and financial figures, including a large total. The item underscores ongoing negotiations and the aim of leveling duties across industries.

Speak For Democracy Contest Returns Sponsored By Junior C Of C

The Junior Chamber of Commerce announces the reissuing of the Speak For Democracy contest. Readers and students participate in the event with entries judged by a panel including Helen Duca and Elst ar Hochscheart, aiming to recognize talent and civic engagement at the school level.

Speak For Democracy Junior C. of C

Election Officials Extend Registration Hours in Lorain County

Lorain County election offices offer extended hours for voter registration today. Special booths at Elyria Savings and Trust, Oberlin, Avon, and Sheffield Lake villages run until 9 PM, with county building and Broadway offices also open. Eligible residents 18 and older may register. those who already registered may vote if they meet eligibility.

Lorain Sterece Bat Mersons

Traffic Fatalities Reported Across Ohio Week

A string of deadly traffic incidents in Ohio leaves seven dead. In Cleveland a pedestrian was hit while crossing, and 72 year old Miler died after a car struck him. In Radcliff, the McManis infant was crushed beneath a vehicle driven by Zathert Pohce, who claimed the car spun out of control.

Gecis Midn Cleveland Clevela James McSmannis Kenneth McManis Radclff Fateur

Report on Polio Victims Showing Improvement

Fragmentary report notes some polio victims making progress while others remain in care. Unclear names and locations appear, with distorted phrases suggesting medical updates and local health centers.

Oban iver coy the seek cele ates es cane te mal

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Oban, a seek celebration, and a cane mal event. John C e OTL appears, with Desched and Corsed names unclear. The readable items include a board memed and a fronten reference, but no coherent story or outcome is present.

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Supreme Court ruling on contempt case may arrive today

Washington's high court weighs whether to lift a contempt finding in a coal strike related dispute. The record references President’s actions, Taft-Hartley provisions, and potential injunctions. The ruling could clarify penalties and whether the strike requires cessation.

Washington Stuprem Totus John Wa Ana Slaeobe Seth Serch Alan Geila Taft-Haurtley Lever Urmeer Acieu Supreme Goldsborough

Tornadoes Hit Midwest and West in Severe Weather

Severe weather swept the central United States with tornadoes and high winds. Western Nebraska and Kansas City areas reported twisters and power outages. Snow blanketed the Rocky Mountain region while heavy winds reached 91 to 85 mph in gusts.

Nebraska Terretless L.n- Neb Kansas City Tex Smapo Odener Remertea Areca Tasm Bullans Slapout Veemal Osianora Duine Hicm Chevenn

Adjournment This Week Seen Possible

Fragmentary text suggests talk of adjournment possible this week and references to plans or offers. Names and contexts are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Taft Warns Loss Of All Freedoms Is Possible

Former President Taft cautioned that loss of all freedoms could occur if totalitarian control spreads in the world. He urged expanding social welfare, public education, and health care while advocating government action to prevent concentration of power and to protect citizens. He warned big business fears and called for careful reform to avoid economic collapse.

Taft United Stans Caten Welfere Finnen Serater Carey Britain Alba

Mrs Taft Warns Against Socialized State in Pre-Election Speech

Mrs Taft spoke at Wellington Methodist church in Lorain County urging vigilance against a socialized state. She criticized current administration bills, warned of massive government spending, and suggested reform measures threaten Republican prospects in the coming election.

Repubican Taft Wellington Shhip Sothern Lorain Congress Brannan Senate

Chief Bates Birthday Marked On Chicago Fire Anniversary

The article recalls Chief Bates observing his birthday coinciding with the Chicago Fire anniversary. It notes months and events around firefighting history, mentions hospital and home front efforts, and references a hotel fire recall, with mention of supplies such as water fog generators and Towne interior gear. The piece ties Bates’s tenure to ongoing duty and public safety themes.

Bates Chicago

Grand jury to probe gambling and vice in Lorain county

A Lorain county grand jury will hear about two dozen criminal cases and report on law and order in each district. Sheriff Carl Finegan and police chiefs Cleaver and Stankard will testify October 13, while wire records from Western Union are subpoenaed to track race betting.

Lorain County Carl Finegan Lerain Paul Cleaver Elyria E. J. Stankard Paul Mikus Harold Ewing Western Union Telegraph Co Lorain Nicholas Tobicash ALE General Industries Elyrian C. W. O'Malley Pasadena National Tube Co O'Malley Orymnally William B. Young James Martin Ray T.mcneal Park Avenue R. R. Latimer Cambridge Avenue James DeMchele Dewey Avenue Margaret Holdy Bath Street Juanita Andress Earl Enurt Veronica Conred Avon Flora Vetter Birmingham Betty Westerfeld Albert Ondaerich Clara Bauman Mary Maton Jane Emery

Child Struck by Car Backing from Driveway

Theron Hutchinson a 274 son of Clifford Hutchinson of 241 Columbus Street was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital for injuries after a car backed out of 333 Columbus Street and struck him. Driver A C Waelkenfuss of 339 Columbus Street was identified by Patrolmen Drage and Lonsway as the operator. The child suffered brush burns as he was dragged by the car and his clothing was caught while it checked out of the driveway. A neighbor’s scream reportedly alerted the driver.

Theron Hutchinson Clifford Hutchinson Columbus Street Elyria Memorial Hospital A. C. Waelkenfuss Drage a= Lonsway

Mother's Suitor Killed by Youth in Cleveland

A eight day Navy veteran Andrew Dina sits in jail awaiting trial for the fatal stabbing of his mother's 39 year old suitor Paul Priesa. Dina reportedly warned he would kill Priesa before the attack, which followed Priesa's visits to Dina's mother Mrs. Dina at their home near Cleveland State Hospital.

Navy Andrew Dina Paul Priesa Dina Clevetard State Hospital Octei Ding Tela Priash

Polio Claims Life Of Elyria Child

Gregory Wade Wacker, a 16 month old from Elyria, died from polio at Cleveland Clinic Hospital. He died Saturday night four days after becoming ill and had been taken from his home earlier. Survived by parents Mrs Wade L Wacker and Mr Louis Wacker, grandparents Mr and Mrs Clarence Reed of Greenwich and Mr and Miss Louis Wacker of Grafton. Private funeral services planned at 4 16 a m at Wainwright Funeral Home with Dr James H Sward officiating. Burial in Brookdale Cemetery.

Gregory Wate Elyra Gregory Nic Wade L. Wacker Wrew Cleveland Clarerce Reed Greenwich Paterne Louis Wacker Grafton Wainwright Funeral Home James H. Sward Brookdale Cemetery

Trade Wanted Ad Service Promises Easy Use

Chronicle Telegram invites readers to place Want Ads by calling 44-121 or 44-131 for result oriented help. The notice emphasizes courteous service and easy posting.

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