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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1949
Page
8
Friday report shows pledges of 81705.61 toward 63 percent of the goal. Over 16000 still needed, with final returns due at a Tuesday luncheon. Campaign workers urge voluntary contributions and praise Elyria for meeting the annual drive.
The piece argues that repeated strikes by the United Mine Workers have raised coal costs and driven customers to oil and gas. It notes wages rose to about two dollars per hour and a claimed seventy three dollars weekly take home, with pensions and vacations. It cites Wall Street Journal and United States News analyses on coal’s decline, higher consumer prices, and uncertainty in supply. It questions John L. Lewis leadership and the impact on long term industry viability.
The article recalls the Grand Army of the Republic, its last members and offices closing in Columbus. It notes Ohio sent 359000 to the Union, with 11237 killed or mortally wounded and 13354 dying of disease, and highlights enduring pride in its GAR heroes across generations.
Washington notes show the 81st Congress failed to pass an old age pension social security bill and aid to education as coal and steel strikes loomed. Absenteeism grew with lawmakers travelling abroad on so called surveys, delaying votes and provoking Truman to express disappointment at leaders including John Lesinski.
New York prepares for a mock aerial attack as 12 to 18 B 26 bombers simulate an enemy raid. The operation, called Metropolis, will approach from a secret direction after 2 PM EST, with observers watching from rooftops across the city.
The U S National Guard F 7 Thunderbolt and eight De Havilland Vampires from the Canadian Air Force Reserve will intercept an imagined attack. They will defend four airfields around New York as part of a coordinated test described as invaluable for alliance readiness.
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