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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1949

Page

12

See More Money Need For Farm Price Program

Washington officials warned Congress that the government may require an additional 52.9 million dollars for farm price supports in fiscal 1951. A confidential Agriculture Department report projected enough funds to cover direct obligations for 1950 and 1951 but flagged a shortfall if next year’s production estimates hold. The Commodity Credit Corporation finances price supports and reported a large amount already invested in loan stocks and commodity inventories.

Washington Congress Treasury Agriculture Department Budget Bureau Tims Department R Raind S. Trgg Commodity Credit Corporation

Pay Increase Granted at Marietta College

Marietta College announces an average 10 percent cost of living raise for faculty and staff. President W. Ray Irvine said the increase applies to all employed workers and was authorized today.

Marietta. GO Marietta College W. Ray Irvine

Crash near peak after radioing Santa Maria air port

Eleven Americans aboard the plane were part of 11 crew and 37 passengers including 16 French and travelers from Canada Cuba Iran Mexico Lebanon Iraq Israel and a stateless person. Air France listed passengers with American passports and several with Paris and Tel Aviv addresses.

Santa Maria Air France Kay Kamen New York Silbernagel Marie Ryan Philip Sales Tel Aviv Margarita Sale John Abbot Cairo Paris Edouard Ghering Emery Komlcs Edouard Supine Irene Sivoniich

Steel strike talks hinge on emergency law and settlement

President warns he may invoke the Taft-Hartley law if a national emergency exists while noting the nation remains far from a crisis. Bethlehem Steel’s Eugene Grace expresses willingness to settle on right terms as 23,900 CIO workers prepare to strike. Market optimism rises with hopes of a steel settlement ahead of a coal dispute talks next week.

Margolis Bethlehem Steel Corp Eugene G. Grace Bse Truman Taft-Hartler Murray C.I.O Reuther Ford Motor Co Murrary Olds Harvard

Steel and Coal Strikes Threaten U.S. Economy

Industry turmoil looms as two major strikes in steel and coal cripple production and wage losses mount. CIO leaders Murray and Lewis push for pension funding shifts while political maneuvering and potential government intervention loom over the labor dispute.

New York Steel Thestrike John L. Lewis Philip Murray Ci.o Affilirated Steelworkers Union John L Lewis CSO

Carriers Elect Melvin Shook to Second Term as President

Melvin Shook of 441 West Eighth street wins a second term as president of the Chronicle Telegram Newspaper Carriers Association for 1939 50. Lester Johns is vice president Bob Mansfield secretary Ferle Emery treasurer. ballots cast November 15 announced to 95 of 100 members.

Melvin Shook George W. Shook Eighth Street Chronicle-Telegram Shook Lester Johns Bob Mansfield 4Ferle Emery Wober City Association James M McCord Bill Abahazi Jr Ray Bartholomew Johns Mansfield Emery Shook ‘Ater

Prophetic Parable of the Israelite Vineyard and Social Righteousness

Sunday school lesson analyzes Isaiah 5 1 9 7 on Judah s morale and the wealth of a nation as its people s character. It parallels Christ s barren fig tree with God s care of a fruitful vineyard and warns of social injustice greed and punishment for oppression and neglect.

Judah Israel Jerusalem God Palestine Hosts Gwen V.nevard

Kiwanis Plans Kids Day Celebration in Elyria

Elyria Kiwanis Club met to discuss National Kids Day events sponsored by Kiwanis International on November 19. Arlo Smith chairs the Elyria committee In Balance, a theater piece on profits and prices. Seven guests from Grafton and Lorain attended.

Kiwanis International Elyria Kiwanis Club Arlo Smith Elyria Kiwanis Grafton Lorain

Nichols Sees Lighter Side Of Washington News

Bruce Bergy of Alto Michigan a 1 year old 4 H club member tops three finalists in the Michigan Junior Chicken of Tomorrow contest earning a trip to Washington D C with prizes The tour included visits to Beltsville Maryland and the National Press Club where Bruce noted his chickens tasted better and kept detailed cost records while critiquing government flocks and packing plants in the area.

Washington Bruce Bergy Alto Mich Bruce Michigan Agriculture Department Jerry Seitsma Grand Rapids Allen Sevfred Galien National Press Club Floyd Bergy New Hampshire Washington Monument Capitol White House Government Experimental Station Beltsville Department of Agriculture Plymouth Rocks

Vinson Backs Admiral Firing Upset Over Navy Unification

Rep Carl Vinson alleges Admiral Denfeld was forced from his post as reprisal for testifying on unification of the armed services. Vinson, chair of the House Armed Services Committee, vows action when Congress reconvenes, claiming Secretary Matthews promised naval witnesses could speak freely.

Milledgeville Carl Vinson D. Ga House Armed Services Committee Adm Louis E. Benfeld Armed Services Wason Denied Congress Vinson Chief of Naval Operations Francis P. Matthews Denfeld

Turnpike Suits Called Unfounded

A Columbus citizens committee denounces lawsuits against the Ohio Turnpike Commission as frivolous and unfounded. Ernest M. Green of Cleveland says such actions could worsen unemployment and delay an employment boom, urging the project be treated as unemployment insurance.

Columbus Ohio Turnpike Commission Ernest M. Green Cleveland The Turnpike Committee Ohio Green

Permit Issued for One Story Dwelling on North Olive Street

Building Inspector Hart Dickason reports a permit issued to D. W. Abbe of 249 Oxford Avenue for a one story frame dwelling at 368 North Olive Street with an estimated cost of 6500 dollars. The house features a 24 by 2644 foot foundation.

D. W. Abbe Oxford Avenue North Olive Street Hart Dickason

Police report on car collision and school window damage

A car owned by Arthur Dam on Grafton road driven by Mose s Jones of Foster avenue was damaged on the right side in a Broad street collision with a truck driven by Aubrey Peabody of West Third Street. Three Ely school windows were broken last night apparently by stones. A theft of a box with a watch and ring valued at 300 dollars reported by Mary Underwood on Lodi street was cleared up with a suspect apprehended, but Mrs. Underwood declined to prosecute.

Arthur Dam Grafton Road Moses Jones Foster Avenue Broad Street Aubrey Peabody West Third Street Ely School Mary Underwood Lodi Street Sirs. Underwood C. L. Miller

Court House Notes Parade of Local Legal Matters

At the Court House George J. Thomas was granted a divorce from Ann on grounds of neglect. Elizabeth Alfodly of Lorain filed suit against Smith and Gearhart in Lorain for $5000 for injuries alleged from a store trip and fall on Oct 29, 1947. Edward Schenker of Lorain was sentenced to three days in the county jail for contempt of court for failure to comply with a support order in a suit by Gloria Schenker. James Burgess of 1105 East River Street was fined $15 and costs with $5 suspended for speeding in Ridgeville. Brooke Calder of Gates Mills was fined $15 and costs with $5 suspended for a school zone speeding violation. Lawrence Prater of Amherst was fined $50 and costs and sentenced to 26 days for an assault and battery alleged by Mrs Olle Prater. Edward Rancher Jr of Lorain was arrested for non-support of his two children per a warrant by Justice James Horn.

Elizabeth Alfoldy Lorain Smith and Gearhart Edward Schenker D. A. Cook Gloria Schenker James Burgess East River Street C. Lord Ridgeville Brooke Calder Gates Mills James Horn Lawrence Prater Amherst David Geldthorpe Olle Prater Edward Rancher, Jr Marv Rarcher

General Motors Tops Half Billion in Nine Months 1949

General Motors reported a nine month net income exceeding 502 million dollars, setting a company record for both profit and production. Chairman Alfred P. Sloan and President Charles E. Wilson signed the quarterly release noting the period ending September 30 as GM’s best to date. Chrysler also posted a strong nine month gain, with earnings rising from 59.8 million in 1948 to 97.65 million this year.

New York General Motors Corp Joczy Chrysler Corp Chrysler General Motors Alfred P. Sloan Charles E. Wilson

Teachers Urged Teach Youth To Share In Politics

In Cleveland 17 000 teachers at the Northeastern Ohio Teachers Convention heard EL Roe Bartle urge youth political education as essential to preserve freedoms. A resolution seeks a special legislative session for more school funding, and delegates will elect a new NECTA president from Helen Peirce Margaret Stauffer or Paul Smith.

Cleveland EL Roe Bartle Bartle Kansas City 3Rc America Isbor Lausche Ohio NECTA Helen Peirce Elyria Margaret Stauffer Wooster Paul Smith Youngstown

Chest Funds Fill Night Depository in City Trust Story

R Jay Fitch president of Elyria Savings and Trust relates that Community Chest deposits filled the night depository, preventing the door from closing. The time lock trapped funds inside, drawing police who confirmed the money would be safe from outside access.

R. Jay Fitch Elyria Savings and Trust Company Community Chest Fitch

Dividend Declared On O P S Common Stock

The Ohio Public Service Company board declared a quarterly dividend of 31 cents a share on its common stock. It will be payable November 15 to holders of record November 2. Ex dividend trading starts October 21. the annual dividend totals $1.15 per share.

Ohio Public Service Company

Shooting Iron Beasts Start A Portsmouth Rifle Club

A Portsmouth boast by O Gnele Eph to hit targets at 50 yards sparked a muzzle loading rifle club. E M Farris recalls the club forming in 1930 after shoe pild timers and his uncle Oscar Seth discussed their great uncle's shooting. The National Muzzle-Loading Rifle Association and its magazine Muzzle Blasts are now headquartered in Portsmouth, reflecting revived interest in old firearms and local crafts.

Rifle Club Portsmouth O' Gnele Eph E. M. Farris Farris Oscar Seth National

Ex-Chaplain Urges Navy Secretary to Resign

Msgr. Maurice I. Sheehy of Catholic University called for Navy Secretary Francis P. Matthews to resign over his role in the dismissal of Adm Louis E. Denfeld. He sent a telegram urging resignation in the interests of national security, asserting Matthews knew little about the Navy.

Washington Maurice I. Sheehy Catholic University Navy Francis P. Matthews Louis E. Denfeld Msgr Sheehy Denfeld Naval Operations Matthews Msgr. Sheehy

Bidault Forms New French Cabinet After Confidence Vote

Paris premier Georges Bidault formed a centrist coalition cabinet ending a 23 day political crisis over the pound devaluation. He announced the new lineup two hours after winning a 367 to 183 vote of confidence in the national assembly. The cabinet closely mirrors the Queuille administration which resigned October 6 amid a dispute over prices and wages.

Paris Georges Bidault Bidault Popular Republican Party MRP National Assembly Henri Queuille

Georgia Governor Talmadge Faces Stubborn Road Delegation

Georgia Governor Herman Talmadge struggles to win support for a new road as a persistent delegation refuses to accept an initial answer. In frustration he consults state highway director James L. Gillis and laments the delegation will not take yes for an answer.

Atlanta Georgia Herman Talmadge James L. Gillis Jim

Disciples of Christ Elect Virginia Man President

Rev. John A. Tate of Richmond, Virginia was named president of the Disciples of Christ by delegates at the centennial convention. They approved a 1952 merger planning meeting with northern Baptists.

Cincinnati John A. Tate Richmond Disciples of Christ Northern Baptists

Akron Traffic Toll Rises to 22 with Two Teen Deaths

The Akron traffic toll for the year reached 22 after the deaths of Rose Marie Welsh, 16, struck by a bus yesterday, and David Whited, 17, who died of injuries from a two car crash suffered earlier.

Akron Rose Marie Welsh David Whited

Sales Slump Reported Across Cleveland District

The Federal Reserve Bank in Cleveland reported a sharp decline in retail sales across major cities in the fourth district last week with an average drop of 24 percent.

Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank

Six New Polio Cases Reported in Ohio Region

The state health department reports six new polio cases, bringing 1949 totals to 1667. Four cases come from Hamilton county and one each from Butler and Montgomery counties.

Columbus State Health Department Hamilton County Butler Montgomery

Pfandier Co Declares 25 Cents Dividend Per Share

Pfandier Co at a Thursday meeting passed a resolution declaring a dividend of 25 cents per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on December 1 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 18.

The Pfandier Co

Poet Wars on Snakes in Woods Near Atlanta

Parker Lowell of the Atlanta Constitution declared war on snakes. He spent five minutes in a wooded area near his home and clubbed three copperheads to death while missing a black snake.

Atlanta Parker Lowell Lawrate The Atlanta Constitution

Florence Township to vote on fire truck levy

Florence Township voters will decide on a four year L6 mill levy to fund a new 600 gallon water tender replacing the 263 gallon current truck. Fire Chief Don Wasem and Firemen’s Association president Stanton Vincent lead the volunteer department cooperating with nearby units.

Birmingham Florence Township Don Wasem Stanton Vincent Firemen’s Association

Seiberling Rubber hikes prices on tires and tubes

Akron based Seiberling Rubber Co. followed rivals by announcing an average 3 percent price increase for all tires and tubes effective immediately.

Akron. C Seiberling Rubber Co

Markets Produce Market Cleveland Apples and Vegetables List

A Cleveland homegrowers market listing dense with fruit and vegetable prices. Apples Jonathan and Delicious varieties quoted at various prices per box or basket. pears, grapes, peppers, tomatoes, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, potatoes, radishes, spinach, squash, eggplant, and more priced by peck, basket, or sack with several per-unit figures. Includes details on crates, crates, and sack sizes.

Cleveland Bupset Crete Bskt I Cox Peck Bskt Avorn Hubbard Fomatozs

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