Biographical Sketches Of The Candidates For Ohio Governor
Cleveland campaign coverage profiles Republican Thomas J Herbert and Democrat Frank J Lausche. Herbert, 54, present governor, formally educated in public schools and Western Reserve, served as Air Corps pilot in World War I and later held legal posts. Lausche, 53, former Cleveland mayor and judge, a builder of a political comeback, seeks a second term after losing re election in 1946 and winning the 1948 nomination.
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Alexander Coluabus
Cleveland
Ottie
Tausche Sedat
Ohio
Wall
Thomas J Herbert
Western Reserve University
Air Corps
Cuyahoga County
Utilities
GOP
Frank J Lausche
John Marshall
Bas
Cusahoga County
Common Pleas
Muasor
Avon Board seats Wilfred Gaidry to school board
Avon Board of Education seated Wilford Gaidry to the board replacing the vacancy left by Roy W Schsimm. The meeting approved special instruction and transportation for two students, a county advance on August tax distribution, buying five sewing machines for home economics, a temporary VA instruction agreement, and purchases for reading cycle books. Next meeting set for November 8.
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Avon
Avon Board of Education
Wilford Gaidry
Gaidry
Roy W Schsimm
Veterans Administration
Completes Junior Red Cross Committee Organizes Drive
Miss Eleanor Clark appointed chairman of the Junior Red Cross committee of the Elyria chapter has organized the committee with executive secretary Miss Edna Scropp. Members include Mrs Joseph Sampson, Mrs Pearl Taylor, Mrs S R Nichols, Mrs Hinoa Kershaw and Mrs Alfred Copeland. The first meeting was held to plan the annual membership drive next month and promote youth service through the Junior Red Cross, the world's largest youth organization.
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Eleanor Clark
Junior Red Cross
Report Smoking On the Increase
Washington reports rising cigarette use in the tobacco situation study. Output for next year may reach 385 billion. 25 billion more than 1947. Reasons include more women smokers, earlier initiation, cigarete affordability, and wartime tensions. Servicemen abroad and 1939 levels exceed consumption. a penny pack rise barely affected buyers. The longest timber bridge across Lake Pontchartrain, built in 1883, is noted.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Arthur G. Conover
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Nichols Sees Lighter Side Of Washington
Washington columnist Harman Nichols reports on a U S Alcohol Tax Unit blind tasting test comparing domestic and imported whiskies. Journalists failed to distinguish brands or ages as they sampled Scotch Bourbon and rye, highlighting wartime restrictions and calls for fair competition with northern and overseas producers. The piece notes a growing postwar highway program with expected federal, state, and local spending near 1.5 billion dollars and highways accounting for about 40 percent of public construction.
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Konsey Distilling Corp
Thraca Way 10
Rae
America
Anothe
Kinsey
Que
Ironing Turkish Towels Deemed Unnecessary Labor
Home economists advise against ironing Turkish towels noting ironing adds no benefit, mats the absorbent fibers, and can weaken or break the fabric. The guidance emphasizes allowing towels to air dry for best performance.
Streamlined Furniture and Dust Reduction Claim
A compact discussion notes that streamlined furniture finishes attributes a clean look and easier upkeep. It argues that low profile designs with floors touching surfaces minimize dust gathering compared with taller period styles.
Speed Zone Sign Question Raised By City Resident
William Hobart Gillespie of 181 Parmely Avenue asks the Flynn Department of Safety to remove or move a large speed zone sign on Lake Avenue near Edison school. He cites nearby cross traffic, heavy pedestrian use, and the risk to children as drivers accelerate past the warning. He urges clearer crossroad warnings and safer driving near a school area.
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Risin
State Highway Department
Lake Avenue
Jamits
Fdison
Flynn Department of Safety Service
William Hobart Gillespie
Parmely Avenue
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C. E. Bell
Broadway
Lorain
Ang Mom
Free
Baker Mattress Co
Erie
Wacom
Red Cross
Lake Ponchartrain
Nichols
Washington News
Harmon W. Nichols
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Monagay
YOUNG
Turkey
Wilford
Hatchery
Hall Road
Elyria, O
Chuck Roast
Sy’s Master Market
Lake Ave
Elysia
Community Chest
At & Pm
Dick O Heron
WHK
Bob Reed
WTAM
Hal White
Link
Duby
Madara Creamery, Inc
East Ave
Food Center
Cleveland Street
U.S
Coffef
Shank
VEAL
Hallowe
Voice of
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People
Dew Editor
General Foods
Leto
Olonia
Elyria
Chronicle-Telegram
Kaase
Kaase’s
Broad Street
Pete Ferraro
Chuck
Eco
Wayne County
U. S
Dodsley
Cleveland St
Olive
Red
Sherbet
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