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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1949

Page

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Arms Aid Pact Talks Start Soon

The United States and eight Western European nations prepare to begin drafting mutual defense agreements under the MAP. Drafts are ready and will be presented within ten days. Britain and France to lead talks with Norway Denmark Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg also involved.

Washington United States U. S America Europe Truman Great Britain North Atlantic France Norveay Denmark Rain Belgium Holland Luxembourg

Killing Frost Drops Temperatures in Lorain County

The first killing frost of the winter hit Elvria and Lorain County with temperatures down to 26 degrees near here. County agricultural agent Carl Deeds said frost extended to within a mile of Lake Erie and followed predictions after October 23. He noted crops damaged include green tomatoes and field corn, with potatoes ready to lift and cauliflower cabbage and root crops spared. Weather bureau warns more frost across eastern Ohio tonight with 30 to 35 degrees.

Elvria Lorain County Elvoria Carl Deeds Lake Erie United Press Weather Burer Teport

Garford Jamboree Parade Opens At Seven PM

The Garford Jamboree begins with a parade set for seven oclock tonight. Paraders assemble at the school shortly before the start, and the Jamboree event that follows is open to the public.

Garford

Weather forecast for northeastern Ohio

Northeast Ohio enjoys a clear sky with a rising temperature trend through this afternoon tonight and Friday. Tonight's low around 35 with Friday high near 60 degrees.

Ohio

Vote for Charles Holtzman Wrenna Township Trustee

Political advertisement on page two urges voters to elect Charles Holtzman as Wrenna Township Trustee. The terse ballot message emphasizes voting in the local election with promotional intent.

Charles Holtzman Wrenna Township Pol Charles Holtzmen Elyria Township

Taft Says Truman Could Act Under Taft Hartley Law

Senator Taft says President Truman can use the Taft Hartley act to intervene in steel and coal strikes if they threaten health or safety of the nation. He notes the act does not grant seizure power but allows court injunctions with judicial backing.

Cleveland Robert A. Taft Truman Ohio Mgr. Truman

YWCA Launches Membership Drive Set To Begin Monday

The YWCA starts its annual membership drive with a kickoff Monday at 1 pm. Mrs Otis Forsythe leads the membership committee and plans detailed canvassing of every home in each district to boost sustaining memberships. Mrs Mark Willis outlines the association’s programs including classes clubs and book reviews to supporters.

Young Women's Christian Association Otis Forsythe Yow.cla Mark Willis Y.Y.W.C.A

U S Protest Over Prague Expulsions of Embassy Attaches

In Prague Czechoslovakia accused France of smuggling uranium ore and ordered the expulsion of a French military attaché and assistant on espionage charges. The United States lodged a stiff protest against the arrest and expulsion of U S Embassy staff, including James K Penfield delivering the note. Samuel Meryn Isaac Patch and John G Hern were named as arrested or expelled officials.

Prague Czechoslovakia France United States U. S James K. Penfield Varro Hajdu Samuel Meryn Isaac Patch John G. Hern Meryn Mersyn

Left-Wing CIO Unions Consider Leaving Over Policy Demands

About twelve left-wing CIO unions, totaling roughly 650000 members, plan to break away from the CIO if national officers press for conformity to CIO policies on foreign and domestic issues. They may form a new federation after the next CIO convention.

Cleveland CIO Mornday Philip Murray Murray AFL United Electrical Workers Fishermen’s United Public ‘Workers American Communications Association United Furniture Workers Fur & Leather Workers Tobacco & Agricultural Workers

Lone Policeman Captures Two Bandits After Hold-up

A veteran policeman single handedly captured two bandits, one an escaped convict, nine minutes after they robbed a Cincinnati restaurant early today. Patrolman Clarence McMurtry held the prisoners at gunpoint until reinforcements arrived, preventing access to four loaded guns in their car.

Cinceinnati Clarence McMurtry

Shadowed By Blonde Congressman Objects

Rep Warne L. Hays reports being shadowed in Poland during a Warsaw visit with the House Executive Expenditures Subcommittee. He says 24 hour surveillance followed the delegation and a blonde hotel room across from his was observed. Hays notes limited access to distribution data for the International Children's Emergency Fund and cites improvements in five European countries due to the Economic Cooperation Administration and a decline in Communism there.

Hays Warsaw House Poland Thomas A. Kennedy Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia Subcommittee United States International Children’s Emergency Fund America Ireland England Holland Belgium France Economic Cooperation Administration ECA

Behalf of School Bond Issue Campaign Moves Ahead

Final reports from the Citizens Advisory Committee outline deeds for passage of the school bond issue. The P T A division, led by Mrs Alvin Steller, will canvass Elyria cityhouse to house and distribute brochures and voting instructions. Over 300 volunteers are noted as available for this effort. The student body plans an Election Eve parade and rally at Elyria High School as publicity drives continue. Harold Dicken’s Election Day calling committee will contact voters on Election Day.

Citizens Advisory Committee Elyria High School Alvin Steller Elyria Council of Parent-Teacher Associations Harold Dicken

Chief Bates Warns Against Burning Leaves in Elyria

Chief Bates warns against leaf fires as Halloween antics spark nightly blazes in Elyria. Fire department notes 11 evening alarms in two days from children playing with matches and marbles, risking lives and property.

Elyria W. N. Bates Bates Hallowe'en

Last Of Escaped Prisoners Caught

In Lebanon County police and sheriffs deputies captured the last of six prisoners who escaped from the Werren County Jail last Saturday. Harry Ferguson Jr and Bert Williams were nabbed early today near Franklin following tips from fellow escapee William Ballard who surrendered yesterday.

Strike Set Against Five Timken Plants in Ohio

United Steelworkers announce a midnight November 4 strike against Timken Roller Bearing Co plants in Canton Columbus Zanesville Wooster and Mount Vernon Ohio after failed pension talks. Bosses had sought pension study. union cites deadline and potential plant shutdown if no settlement.

Canton United Steelworkers CSO Timken Roller Bearing Co Ohio USW J. W. Abel Timken Steelworkers’ Union W. E. Wryecif Canion Cleveland CIO Philip Murray Fridzx Canin Columbus Zanesville Wooster Mount Vernon

Public Schools Closed Tomorrow for Teachers’ Meeting

All Lorain County and area public schools will close for the day so teachers can attend the eightieth annual meeting of the North Eastern Ohio Teachers’ Association in Cleveland. Lorain County Superintendent of Schools and Elyria public school offices will also be closed.

Lorain County iEisra North Eastern Ohio Teachers’ Association Cleveland Lorain County Superintendent of Schools West Third Street Elyria Dar

Pheasant Killer Fined by City Official in Ohio

Richard B. Keckler of Fostoria was fined 50 dollars plus costs by Mayor Virgil R. Bennehoff for killing a pheasant out of season. Keckler said the bird was eating his strawberries.

Tiffin Richard B. Keckler Fostoria Virgil R. Bennehoff Keckler

Holstein Cow Delivers Quadruplets at Lima Hospital

A four-year-old registered Holstein cow at Lima State Hospital gave birth to quadruplets yesterday. Two calves are male and two are female.

Lima, O Lima State Hospital

LaGrange Woman Robbed By Two Young Men

Mrs. Dwight Smith of Pleasant street LaGrange said two armed youths—about 18 to 20 years old—entered her home at 7 35 am took 47 dollars, knocked down her 2 year old son Ronnie, and fled toward downtown. One wore a dark suit. the other a brown leather jacket and hunting cap.

Dwight Smith Pleasant Street LaGrange Ohio Smith Ronnie Shirley Sheriffs Department

Norman Hecht Is New AMVET Commander

Norman Hecht was installed as AMVET commander at a ceremony held at the AMVET Post Home on East Broad Street. James Veuloff served as installing officer with support from Paul Nitzke and Vince Giorioso. Auxiliary officers and out of town guests were named, and Dr. Horace Abbe received the post commander pin as the event concluded with a dance.

AMVET East Broad Street James Veuloff Lorain Post Paul ‘Nitzke Vince Giorioso Doyle Sluizker Jack Ramsdell Richard Lehman F. X. Ell Alvin Sauer Mar James Horn Wiliam Kenawell Margaret Hakes Jane EV Majorie Slutzker Mary Karnes Beverly Lehman Paris Boddy Kit Cromling Marion Woodinas Josephine Abbe Rosemary Rateil Marie Bottom Fourth District of Oho John Dandaredes Lorain Rose _Glorioso Paul Sedivy Hecht Horace Abbe

Farm Bureau urges year-round Eastern Standard Time in Ohio

The Sandusky County Farm Bureau at its annual meeting urged statewide adoption of Eastern Standard Time year-round. They also adopted resolutions for real estate re-appraisal and better highway marking in rural areas.

Fremont. O Sandusky County

Truman Keeps Hands Off In Coal and Steel Strike

President Truman has not set a deadline to intervene personally in the coal and steel strikes. The White House said he may act at any time, but he will not disrupt ongoing mediation led by Cyrus Ching and John R. Steelman.

Washington Truman White House Charles G. Ross Ross Cyrus Ching John R. Steelman Ching U. S Steel Corp New York

Coal Supply For Institutions Not Alarming

Columbus reports state institution coal stocks remain non alarming with supplies sufficient through mid November. Ohio Welfare Dept official John C. Waidner notes worst shortages hit Toledo State Hospital Delaware Girls Industrial School and Marysville Marysville Woman's Reformatory. Hawthornden Hospital faced 15 days without coal due to mine disruptions. transfers between institutions could cover gaps.

Columbus John C. Waidner Business Administration Ohio Department of Welfare Welfare Department Toledo State Hospital Delaware Girls Industrial School Woman's Reformatory Marysville Hawthornden State Hospital Summit County HH. L. Sluiz Hawthornden Hospital Waidner London Delaware Marxsville

Disciples Of Christ To Vote On Merger

Cincinnati delegates at the centennial international convention will vote on a proposed merger with the Northern Baptists. If approved a joint commission plans 1952 conventions, a 1954 union proposal, and a final 1955 action with closer fellowship and joint evangelistic projects. The Northern Baptist convention has already approved the proposal.

Cincinnati Centennial International Convention of Disciples of Christ Northern Baptists Disciples and Baptists Northern Baptist Convention

Tragedy Claims Bernice Jones and Infant in Troy Township Fire

Mrs. Bernice Jones, 43, and her nine month old daughter Myrtle died in a Troy Township home fire. Police report says the blaze left the residence a total loss with investigators examining cause and origin. Local investigators and fire units responded to the scene.

Chardon. O Bernice Jones Myrtle Troy Township

U S Mediators Plan Talks With Murray Over Steel Strike

Federal mediators expected to meet CIO President Philip Murray in New York to press for a settlement of the 27 day old steel strike before White House intervention. Cyrus Ching and aides have been conferring with United States Steel Corp officials as Murray travels to Madison Square Garden for a Democratic rally. Observers say Murray favors presidential action outside the Taft Hartley act prior to a breakthrough. In Pittsburgh four independent steel companies call for recall of the Presidential steel fact finding board to clarify pensions and insurance recommendations for industry and smaller firms.

New York CIO Philip Murray Cyrus Ching United States Steel Corp Murray Democratic Party Madison Square Garden Ching White House Pittsburgh Presidential Steel Factfinding Board

Cleveland Man Killed By Police

Cleveland officers responding to a family disturbance shot and killed John Gill 28, with his ex wife Car rie 29 wounded in the back during a gun battle in a third floor apartment. Patrolman Benes, 27 years on the force, and Robert Rafter exchanged fire with Gill as they evacuated Mrs Gill and their five year old son.

Cleveland John Gill Carrie James Benes Robert Rafter Gill Benes Mrs. Gill Rafter Abrs. Gill

Cleveland CIO Urges Government Seizure of Plants

The Cleveland Industrial Union Council CIO approved a resolution urging government seizure of strikebound steel plants and negotiation for a government contract with the United Steelworkers Union. A second resolution seeks a special legislative session to amend unemployment laws to aid strikers and laid off workers. Governor Lausche had rejected a similar Ohio CIO demand yesterday.

Cleveland United Steelworkers’ Union ,Cio Cleveland Industrial Union Council Cio Frank J. ‘Lausche Ohio Cio Council

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Fittie Sen. Taft Y.w.ca iLeft Congressman Ag Beds United Steel Workers, Cio Pol, Adv Norman Hecht Disciples of Christ Peoples Poultry Chapel St Cleveland Cio
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