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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1948

Page

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Crossley Poll Sees Dewey Warren Likely Victory

Analysis of late September to October polls shows Dewey leading Truman by about 5 points nationally and predicts Dewey and Warren will capture well over 266 electoral votes. Truman is unlikely to reach 219, with apathy and turnout factors shaping the final race.

Dewey Warren Truman Wallace Thurmond Truman-Barkley United States Massachusetts Minnesota Washington Roosevelt South Alabama

Seven School Levies Before The Voters

Voters in seven Lorain County village and rural districts face next Tuesday ballots on proposed operating expense levies. Three levies renew expiring ones. boards cite enrollment growth and staffing needs, with Eaton Township proposing three mills for three years as part of the package.

Lorain County Eaton Township

Weather and school levies in northeastern Ohio communities

Partly cloudy in the Cleveland area with little temperature change through Saturday. Tonight's low 40 and Saturday's high 70. Election items include a three mill levy for Amherst Township and a two mill levy for Penfield School District, with notes on potential school cuts if levies fail and high school charter risk. Continuous coverage references back-page details.

Cleveland Ohio Amherst Township Penfield

Israel Wins Delay In UN Action

Paris reports that a last minute intervention by President Truman blocked immediate UN action on Palestine. The Security Council postponed a vote on truce violations in the Negev and set up a five nation sub committee to work on a compromise against Israel. Britain and China backed the delay as Russia opposed the resolution.

Paris Truman United Nations Israel UN Security Council Palestine Negev United States United Nations Security Council Great Britain China Russia

U S Forces Will Stay In Berlin

Berlin reports say American forces will remain in Germany indefinitely as Western Allied authorities push evacuations. The British move 800 sick children per week from the surface-blocked city by air while 80 daily evacuations continue. An unidentified U S military government official broadcast via radio stations in five cities stating the occupation is backed by production power and new secret weapons. The official said the stay aims to solidify a new German state and defend Western Europe.

Berlin United States Germany U. S U.S Frankfurt Stuttgart Munich Bremen America Europe

Soldier Willard Herold Rites Set in Berea

Military services will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m at the Davis Home for Funerals for Willard Herold 19 former Columbia resident who died in World War II He was the son of Carl and Irene Herold of rural New London and was killed March 2 1945 at Dulkin Germany He attended Columbia High School and is survived by two brothers Earl and Robert Friends may call at the Davis Home for Funerals.

Berea Davis Home Wuillard Herold Columbia Herold Carl Irene Herold New London Dulkin Germany Columbia High School Earl Robert

French Troops Drive Miners From Couriot Pits

In St Etienne central France dawn action by French troops and police broke a 3,000 strong miners siege at the Couriot pit, with minor resistance, as authorities moved to seize mines from Communist led workers and prepare to unload 24 coal ships tied up at French ports. Communist dock workers refused to unload the ships in support of the strike.

Paris Couriot Puoe St. Etienne France

Hallowe'en Parade Set For Monday in Elyria

Elyria plans a Halloween celebration starting Monday afternoon with a window painting contest for schoolchildren and a 7 30 pm parade along Broad Street. Nearly four thousand people expected, four divisions of marchers plus floats, bands, and school groups. After the parade, a dance on Middle Avenue will be sponsored by the Educational Council of the UACLO.

Elyria Educational Council of the U.a.w.c.lo Middle Avenue Second Street Markley Lake Avenue Jefferson Hamilton Holy Cross Gates Court Street West Avenue el Rey Grotto Band Garford, Franklin, Fly Ediso East Carlisle Lorain County Children’s Home Allen Chestnut Street American Legion Elyria Woman's Club Joé Boddy Yw.c.a Parent-Teachers Association

Rain Expected Across Most U S On Election Day

The Weather Bureau forecasts rain for nearly the entire region east of the Rockies on election day with limited exceptions including Georgia North and South Carolina southwest Texas Missouri Kansas and Nebraska. Expect moderately heavy to light rains along the Atlantic coast the south and much of the midwest with cooler temperatures in Ohio West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania.

Washington Weather Bureau Rocky Mountains Georgia North South Carolina Texas Missouri Kansas Nebraska Rocky Mountain Southwest Pacific Coast Atlantic Coast South Midwest Middle Atlantic States New York North Portion Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania Tennessee Kentucky

Deer Struck by Car on Route 20 Near Caserodd

A two year old deer was killed at 1 20 pm yesterday on Route 20 near Caserodd when struck by a car driven by N A Stegman of 314 Longfellow avenue. Stegman said he was traveling about 35 mph when the deer dashed from the roadside. The car’s fender was damaged and State Game Warden Herbert Andrews turned the carcass over to Oberlin’s Children’s Home.

Caserodd N. A. Stegman Longfellow Avenue Stegman Herbert Andrews Oberlin

City bids for 105 cfm air compressor opened

Service Director D W Kothe reported eight bids for the city water department air compressor at noon today. Bids ranged from 2350 to 2800 dollars. Bids will be tabulated and specifications checked before an award is made. Children's and men's clothing rummage sale advertised at 420 9th Street.

D. W. Kothe Water Department Kothe

Truman Campaigns Through New York Polling Battle

President Truman marched across metropolitan New York in a final push for electoral votes against Governor Dewey with Henry Wallace absorbing potential Democratic losses. Crowds estimated at 1.8 million viewed the two hour campaign sweep from Westchester to Harlem and Brooklyn, as Truman prepared a Madison Square Garden address on foreign policy.

Truman New York City Union Square Lower Manhattan Acme New York Thomas E. Dewey Westchester County Brooklyn Bronx Harlem Henry A. Wallace Wallace New York State Dewey Madison Square Garden

Forecast Cold War Intensified as Stalin Denounces the West

Western delegates at the United Nations fear Stalin’s Berlin denunciation signals intensified east west conflict. They warn the Soviet Union may step up hostile rhetoric in the UN and across the globe and abandon hopes for an early Berlin settlement. The remark is seen as a rejection of Western terms offered to settle the crisis outside the UN. A pessimistic mood settles over the General Assembly as trust erodes and prospects for de escalation fade. The incident fuels anxiety over a broader cold war confrontation. In Powhatan Point, Powhatan Mining Co will donate a $30 000 athletic field to the local high school tomorrow. Stewart Radio advertises Radio and Appliance Sales Service.

Paris United Nations Josef Stalin Berlin Stalin Russia Agai Powhatan Point Powhatan Mining Co North American Car Co Cleveland

Dewey Campaign Tour Presses Unity Amid Speeches

Gov. Thomas E. Dewey toured New England en route to New York City where he will cap his bid with a Madison Square Garden rally. He stopped in Attleboro and Boston delivering a pro social security platform while inviting Truman to end the race civilly. He drew cheering crowds and some boos as he spoke in Attleboro Providence Westerly New London New Haven and Bridgeport before arriving in New York City.

Dewey Thomas E. Dewey New England New York City Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Madison Square Garden GOP Attleboro Mass Joseph W. Martin Jr Boston Truman White House North Attleboro New York Providence Westerly New London New, Haven Bridgeport

Wallace Attacks Two Major Parties in New York

Henry A. Wallace the Progressive candidate denounces both major parties as unified for monopoly and declares Truman as Lady Macbeth with blood on his hands in a speech to the American Jewish Congress. He criticizes the United States for supporting partition and accuses Dewey and Truman of propping monopoly. He plans 11 speeches across New York City.

New York Henry A. Wallace Wallace New York City Truman MacBeth American Jewish Congress Negev Dewey United States Partition United Nations

Traffic Deaths Hit 22,430 in U. S. Nine Months

National Safety Council data show 22,430 traffic deaths nationwide in the first nine months, 3 percent below the year-ago period. Cleveland ranks second among large cities with 37 deaths per 10 000 vehicles, Milwaukee records 25 per 10 000 as the safest big city. Alliance reports Canton businessman Sam Pace fatally injured when his car was struck by an eastbound railroad train at an unprotected crossing.

Chicago National Safety Council Cleveland Milwaukee United States Alliance Sam Pace Canton

Distribution Of Taxes Is Now Being Made

County Auditor Frank Astes announces a mid year tax distribution totaling 1 806 603 with 22 317 cigarette taxes 18 516 inheritance taxes and the balance from real estate The county district shares and school allocations are itemized with Elyria Lorain Amherst South Amherst Avon Avon Lake and other towns receiving varying amounts for real estate and school taxes The state pays inheritance tax expenses and overpayments involved in the Rauh estate are noted EVANGELISTIC Services listed for Victory Hall with dates and times.

Frank Astes Arthur Giles Elyrios Torain City Schoala Giles Elyma Joseph Rauh Giles S.wid Elyria Lorain Amherst South Amherst Avon Avon Lake Grafton LaGrange Oberlin Sheffield Lake Wellington Clearview Ridgeville East Carlisle Columbia

Foreign Aid Chief Hoffman's View on European Recovery

Washington based Marshall Plan official Paul G. Hoffman said the French coal strike is Moscow directed and could signal Russia's last bid to halt recovery in Europe. He cited improved recovery progress among 16 European nations and contrasted it with his prior dissatisfaction at the start of his European trip.

Washington Paul G. Hoffman Moscow Russia Europe Hoffman

Elyria Plans Christmas Makeover With Fewer Lights

Elyria will debut a new Christmas look as the Merchants Division of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce forms a committee to plan decorations. The usual thousands of colored lights will be reduced as Ohio Public Service Company and others pool power to avoid outages. A temporary shortage from wartime equipment delays is cited, with relief expected in January but too late for this holiday season.

Elyria Merchants Division Ohio Public Service Company Ohio J. B. Johnson Pennsylvania West Virginia Indiana

Marshall Leaves For London

Paris Secretary of State George C. Marshall departed for London by plane at 3 30 p m local time 9 30 a m EST today. The U S delegation to the United Nations delayed reporting his departure for an hour after takeoff due to exceptional security measures. Press officers said Marshall had no weekend plans as of noon.

Paris George C. Marshall London United States United Nations Marshall

What Lorain County Folks Believe In Want Ads

In John Gunther’s survey the Lorain County people express belief in people, Santa Claus, work, children, Jefferson, the golden rule, happiness, good roads, and bad roads. The Chronicle-Telegram Want Ads remind readers to place ads by dialing 44 121 or 44 131 to have ads work for them.

John Gunther Santa Claus Thomas Jefferson Lorain County Chronicle-Telegram

Election Night Party At Supper Club

Bert Eberhardt presents an election night party at the Supper Club on November 2. Pork hocks and kraut priced at 1.25. National and state returns announced by television. Reservations encouraged. Serving begins at 7 o clock.

Bert Eberhardt Adv

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