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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1947

Page

8

Elyrian Pleads Guilty To Arson Charge

Roger Reed, 47, of 62 Spring Street, pleaded guilty before Mayor A R Agate to arson. Bound to the grand jury under 2500 dollars bond, he was committed to jail after failing to furnish bond following his arrest for locking his two children in a burning one room home and setting it alight. The children were rescued by their mother Julia. Reed initially claimed the fire was accidental, later admitting the arson in a police statement. A three year old child was with the mother at a neighbor’s when the fire started.

Roger Reed Spring Street A. R. Agate Jai Reed Roger, Jr Sarah Julia

Violence Flare In Paris Strike Over Subway Bus Walkout

In Paris the Communist led strike intensified as 33 000 workers voted to continue the walkout. Strikers assaulted a station official, scattered nails on roads, and reinforced picket lines at key depots. The mass meeting kept the five day-old strike active with no settlement expected before mid next week. premier Ramadier refused wage talks until workers return.

Paris Lucien Moreau Avitech

Stalin Opens Door To Understanding With US And Britain

Stalin told eight British MPs in Sochi that Russia would welcome cooperation with the United States and Britain. He suggested that overtures must come from them and that political and economic differences need not block a broader understanding. He did not claim war but called for improvements in East West ties.

Warsaw Poland Joseph Stila Russia United States Britain

Weather note for Cleveland area with showers expected

Northeastern Onin area weather forecast shows cloudy conditions with a few showers and a high near 75. Also includes a local laundry and cleaning ad for liners, drapes, and dry cleaning services plus an advert for aluminum storm windows and related products with a phone contact.

Cleveland Wolli

Brazil to sever diplomatic ties with Russia officials say

Official sources indicate Brazil will break relations with Russia within hours after Moscow failed to respond to a Brazilian protest over Soviet newspaper insults to President Dutra. Unofficial reports claim Moscow did not acknowledge the protest, while Russian press accuses Dutra of being subservient to the United States.

Brazil Russia Rio DE Aneiro Butkvo Gaspar Dutra Kremlin Moscow Conesiders Sayd Putra United States

Poisoning at Lima convention banquet injures about 100

A four state convention of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association ended with a banquet at the Hotel Barr in Lima. About 100 delegates from Ohio Indiana West Virginia and Michigan were stricken with food poisoning. No deaths were reported though several were in serious condition.

Lima National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Barr Ohio Indiana West Virginia Michigan

Yellow Springs Police Chief Faces Embezzlement Probe

Yellow Springs Police Chief Oscar Day, already charged with grand larceny, faced a wider investigation for possible embezzlement of municipal funds. County Prosecutor Marcus Shangreit said Day admitted keeping extra books for the village traffic court and planned to pay back missing monies while describing irregular practices as brief and limited.

Yellow Springs Oscar Day Marcus Shang Seit Das

Dissension in Brotherhood Over Trustees Removed

Dissension within the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen surfaced as two of the three trustees were ousted by the executive board. The dismissed officers were P. J Haumberger, secretary, based in Miami Florida, and BC. Rassett of Mobile Alabama, cited for interference and obstruction.

Cleveland Brotherhood of Railroad Board of P. J Haumberger Miami Fla BC. Rassett Mobile Ala

Seven Die In Two Car Crash Near Flint Michigan

State police reported seven people killed in a two car collision at a highway intersection about 24 miles northwest of Flint. Victims’ names and exact numbers were unavailable. Two or three persons were injured in the crash.

Flint Mich Here Flint State Police

Meat Prices Fall Yet Bread Buoys Costs for Households

United Press reports lower meat prices on Atlantic and Pacific coasts while bread costs rise in several cities. Los Angeles shoppers paid less than a week ago, New York and Philadelphia see bread up a penny per loaf, and nationwide bakers caution about 16 300.000 bushels of wheat for Europe. The Agricultural Department notes price shifts in northern Atlantic and central regions with four cents per quart changes and warns of a challenging economy despite cheaper meat.

United Press Los Angeles New York P York Philadelpha Department of Agrculture North Atlantic North Central Natioys Bakers Rd

Preparations Complete For Chest Dinner Campaign Opens

Chest officials report dinner tickets remain and the opening event is set for 6 30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church. The balance of the Chest campaign activity centers on fundraising and coordinating volunteers with key figures like Walter D. Lundberg and local council aims.

Omieeng Baldwins Waillace College Os Drake Atlaingemens Die Horton Kart

Prisoners Stage Three Riots On Prison Train

A prison train moving from New York to Camp Cook with heavily armed guards faced riots across three states. Prisoners escaped, one was wounded by a guard rifle, and several were recaptured hours later near Leadvilly California. Disturbances occurred near Windsor Kansas and Minturn California, with officers and civilians aiding recapture. Notable escapees identified include Saratin Fiore of New York City and Thomas Mulligan.

Salt Lake City New York Cal Mia Rn Colon Cine Leadvilly Cala Steed Salt Lake Statin Union Pacific Min Camp Cook Windsop Tribune Kans Kansas Lowry Field Calo Missouri Minturn Saratin F Fiore New York City Thomas Mulligan

Britons Urged to Work Harder Says London Leader

An English representative in Europe argues Britons are not working hard enough, claiming factories lag in effort. He cites discussions with officials and visits to labor centers, urging greater productivity and national spirit.

Cargo Plane Missing Over Sea After Crash

Fragmented report notes a cargo plane loss with unclear origin and destination. Mentions possible locations and authorities but lacks coherent details. identified entities include a place resembling California and a code like 3178.

Wakeman Man Critically Injured In Route 51 Crash

Harold Neal, 24, of Road 3 Wake- Tin, was critically injured when his car collided with a FH car on Route 51 near the Wheeling and Lake Erie crossing. He was taken to Allen Hospital, Oberlin, with a broken back, broken left arm, fractured ribs, possible internal injuries, and possible skull fracture. Deputy Sheriff Granta reported Neal was southbound toward his mother’s farm when the crash occurred. Also two other injuries reported as minor.

Harold Neal ROD Wake- Tin Sao Freehtan Wheeling Lake Erie Allen Hospital Oberlin Sherif Joseph Granta Neal Middle Avenue Ely Park Madison Dolin W. Gordon Ith Street Gordon Jimmie Hell Mr. autoMeés Eadward Bell Mills Road Mills Road, Hidgevile Broad Street Court Edmund Monroe Wallace Bird Ridgeville Monroe Mra Hennish Princeton Avenue Ion Fast Avenue Second Street Bert Heller North Olmsted

Storm forms near Bahamas moving toward Florida coast

A tropical storm intensifies over the Bahamas with winds near 95 mph, curving northward toward Florida. Officials warn of possible hurricane strength and caution residents as advisories place the storm about 30 miles east of Turks and Caicos with a wide northward reach.

Miami Spd

Unions May Drive Again For Wage Increases

Boston readers report wage increase talk amid union activity and pay lane debates. CIO President Philip Murray addresses potential shifts in wage policy while questions linger on timing and industry impact. Hybride Dry Cleaners at 438 Middle Ave. ady.

Boston CIO Philip Mrucray Hybride Dry Cleaners Middle Ave. Ady

French Transport Crashes Into Sea Killing 42 People

The International Air Transport Company said 42 persons were killed when a twin engine transport crashed into the Mediterranean Sea off Cartagena Spain. Only two of 89 passengers and five crew were rescued by the French patrol boat Sabre. Eight passengers were children. The search continued.

International Air Transport Company Mediterranean Sea Cartagena Spain Sabre Seore Marseilleso Ovan

Poland Calls U N To Oust U S Troops From Greece

Poland appeals to the General Assembly to expel Anglo American forces from Greece by January four, signaling a new East West clash as the Balkans dispute moves to a dress session. Russia and allied reporters vow to oppose the American backed plan for a semipermanent Balkan watchdog to shield Greece from Albania Bulgaria and Yugoslavia.

Lake Success XN. Y Poland General Assembly United Nations Greece Balkans Russia Albania Bulgaria Yugoslavia

Six Ohioans Die in Multiple Accidents Reported

At least six Ohioans were killed in accidents over the past 24 hours. Causes include burning, a plane crash, and four auto crashes. Names, ages, and exact locations are inconsistently reported due to damaged text. losses include residents from Columbus, Kenton, Lorain, and nearby areas.

United Press Henry Johnson Heyy Johins Dredian Columbus Elizabeth Kenton Clebert Intel Siwacki Dane Yesthedas Levain Data M Wate Galle Nate Drivto Aly Sa Au’ Auty Gee of Refuge

High School Gridder Fatally Injured

A high school football player died after a game in Allegheny Valley. The victim, identified as Robert Bo Fitegerald, collapsed late in the match and died about five hours later at CAPITOL-Varty Gul' 40 hospital. Police and school officials are investigating the incident amid reports of a defensive play and medical response at the field.

Robert Bo Fitegerald Allegheny Valley Jane Beeen Puyst Dulflaeck Chile Watrey

Mishap Is Fatal To Navy Vet

John P. Zawacki 24 of East River Road Lorain was killed when a two passenger plane he piloted crashed near Wheeling and Lake Erie yard. A GI training program student pilot soloed a week, the victim worked at the Wheeling and Lake Erie yard and had flown over it repeatedly before the crash. He was a Navy veteran of five years and is survived by his mother two sisters and two brothers in the Navy. The body was taken to Reidy Scanlon Funeral Home Lorain.

John P. Aawacki East River Road R. D. Lorain Wheeling Erie Howse Zawacki Wackeye Airways, Inc Lorain W. P. Abell Sheffield Village Zawachi Clearview High School Navy Theresa Zawacki Stanley Joseph Mary Leoni Stella Baranski Jennie Carender San Diego Calif Edward Zane Walter Zane Zane Reidy-Scanion

May Consider Poultryless Thursdays Policy Change

President Truman's Food Committee weighs poultryless Thursdays pending a Monday decision. Outcome depends on poultry growers and feed manufacturers agreeing to reduce corn and wheat use and substitute other grains. If feasible, the plan could save 100 million bushels of grain for Western Europe in the next quarter.

Washington Truman Food Committee Era Europe

Europeans Exaggerating Need For Aid Claim

Henry J. Taylor, foreign correspondent, told the National Coal Association in Chicago that Europeans overstate their need for American relief. He urged relief plans be rewritten to reflect what the United States can do and placed responsibility on administration leaders for the task.

Chicago Henry J. Taylor Europe National Coal Association United States

Window Washer Helper Ad Offers Safe Cleaning Tool

A Chronicle Telegram Warner ad promotes a window washing helper with interchangeable pads and squeegees, claiming no dangerous hanging. It urges readers to dial 44-121 or 44-141 to place an ad. The piece also mentions Rivoli and an entertainment listing at The Supper Club with Tony Mont and the Artisans performing, dancing until 2 a.m.

Tvs Chronicle- Telegram Warner

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