Fatal Crash Mars Air Races and New Speed Mark Set
Navy pilot Cleland won the Thompson Trophy first prize of $16,000 and a new course record at 306.1017 mph but mourned the death of his buddy Tony Danazzd among four crashes in the speed contest. Six finishers from twelve starters, with three other crashes and one serious injury, marred the event.
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Cleveland
Cook Cleland
Tony Danazzd
Januzan
Jamaazo
Cleland
Sip
Woodydmondson
Lytchburg
Berea Hospital
Richard Becker
Jay Demming
Niagara Falls
Bell Aircraft Vero
Air Force Headquarters
March , Field
Cal
Petit
Steve Beville
East Hammond
Ind
Tony Lever
Ken H. Knight
Walnut Ridge
jArk
Burnory
March Field
Ruth Johnson
Upland
Halle
William Brennand
Oshkosh
Paul Mans
Hollywood
Bendis
Arabs Oppose UN Partition Plan in Palestine
Jerusalem reported Arab leadership’s resolute opposition to the UN committee plan for partition, while Jewish leaders voiced cautious approval preferring Jerusalem and western Galilee to be included in the Jewish state. A Tel Aviv blast at a suspected Jewish arms store on Basel Street killed one and wounded several.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
United Nations Committee
UN Committee
Galilee
Enule Ghoury
Arab Higher Committee
Car Collision In Oberlin Injures Three
In Oberlin on Sunday a car driven by Kenneth Barclay of Elyria struck a parked truck in front of the Hedges Inn while avoiding a backing car. A second car driven by William Neuling of Cherlin crashed on the wet pavement. Mrs Barclay suffered broken ribs and a head wound and was admitted for observation. The Barclays and Neuding sustained bruises. vehicles were badly damaged.
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Oberlin
Y M C A To Hold Membership Drive
Preparations for the Elyria YMCA annual membership campaign are underway as Harry Marlin arrives to lead. The drive runs September 22 to 29 with a goal of 690 memberships, under general secretary Harlie G. Stevich. Marin, a Pagid resident, has long chaired local campaigns and will select workers after arrival.
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Elyria
Harry Marlin
Cameraig
Harlie G. Stevich
Marin
Pagid
Hos
Guier
Junior C. Of C. Board Will Meet Tonight
The regular meeting of the Junior Chamber of Commerce board of directors will be held this evening at the Jaycee club rooms. Joe Korden, president of the junior chamber, has issued a request that all board members be present at the meeting where plans for the fall season will be discussed.
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Junios Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee Club
Joe Korden
Punior Chamber
Weather notes and ads mix with damaged OCR text
The fragment notes temperatures two to four degrees above normal and expected showers Friday night or Saturday with light precipitation. Mentions high around 82 and low near the 40s. Also includes scattered ad lines for Gibler Manufacturing and various window and door sales.
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Oulo
Swimming Season At Pool Closes In City Park
The Corcade Park pool closed marking the end of 20 years under City Park Commission management. Park Supt. Machock announced the pool operated under the Elbaia Rawanls Club sponsorship before the commission took over, with thousands using the park facilities during this period.
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Corcade Park
City Park Commission
Ab Wae
Park Supt
Doba Machock
Park Commissions
Elyaia Rawanls Club
Birtdog
Park Machoes
Stray Bullet Strikes Chair in Trailer
A stray rifle bullet pierced the side of a trailer where a group identified as FOS occupants were inside. Officials report confusion in the dispatch with mixed names and unclear details about who fired the shot and where it originated.
Lorain County Board of Education Meeting Thursday
The Lorain County Board of Education will convene Thursday to approve routine business and issue certificates to the school district. County Superintendent Gibbins reminds all drivers to properly complete application forms and have physician certificates on hand for delivery to the county board that day.
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Lorain County
Tragic Train Crash ICU Dugald 37 Bodies Recovered
A fatal collision near Dugald between a Canadian National passenger train from Winnipeg to Toronto and a Transcontinental Express from Winnipeg to Toronto left 37 bodies recovered from burning wreckage. At least 23 people were injured as emergency crews from Winnipeg aided the scene amid oil and water damage complicating identification.
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Dugald
Manitoba
Canadian National Railways
Dave Magic
Winnipeg
Toronto
All Schools In County System Open Today
County system schools opened this morning for the new year with most campuses in session. Ridgeville and Belden conducted afternoon openings due to morning teachers’ meetings. Substitutes filled three teaching positions, including Dra Landis for Harry Salisbury and Mrs. Wink and Mrs. Mitchell stepping in at LaGrange High and South Amherst respectively.
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Lorara Femity
Thouands
Ridgeville
Belden
C. A .Gibbins
Dra Landis
New London
Harry Salisbury
Brighton
J. D. Wink
Telegraph ‘Road
Helen Weeks
LaGrange High School
South Amherst
Leota Mitchell
Julia Hillier
Rochester Girl Takes Second in Ohio Four-H Demonstration
Alice Babcock, 14, of Rochester Winning Workers Four-H Club, earned second place in Ohio for an individual demonstration on Bound Buttonholes. Betty Rose Fleming of Allen County won first. Babcock has been a Four-H member six years and serves as secretary-treasurer of her club.
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Alice Babcock
Rochester
Foureh
Oho
Marjorie Kabler
Bubrock
Amone Pall
Betty Rose Fleming
Allen County
Babcock
Eugene Babe
Ney
Pth
Ralph
Koteh
Dieta
Houberta
Columbus
Polio Outbreak Reported In Summit County
Akron Summit County reports 154 polio cases with a rising trend and strained hospitals. Health officials say campuses and churches are mobilized for patient care as the outbreak continues to spread beyond previous peaks.
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Summit County
Falls From Horse Leave Man With Skull Fracture
Donald Feahr, 80, of soul Bue rhd, fell from a horse about 6 pm near Sunglolu fain on Rote while peddling. He was taken to Aierra Mynititu Hospital in California where doctors reported a skull fracture and severe heat exposure from extreme temperatures.
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Donald Feahr
Soul Buerhd
Reyort
Aierra Mynititu Hospital
436 Dead in Labor Day Accidents Across Nation
United Press reports 436 persons died in Labor Day holiday accidents from traffic crashes, aviation incidents, drownings, and other mishaps nationwide. Minnesota saw multiple fatalities in a midweek aerial accident after a ceremonial flyover. California led in fatalities with numerous traffic crashes nationwide.
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United Pres
Tongehahor Diy
Halkiny
Dennis
Awerde
Haliday
Midhesota
Cran
Salta
California
Iisdale
Ohire Hinstoney Udrowarinus
Nis
Award Wage Increase To Non-Operating Rail Employees
A government arbitration decision grants pay raises to about 100000 non-operating railroad workers. The award follows hearings and testimony, promising higher wages, though details remain limited and subject to final implementation talks.
18 Germans Convicted By British Military Court
A British military court convicted 18 German defendants for war related offenses after lengthy proceedings. Sentences reflected the severity of the crimes and the defendants were reported to face nonedistance terms.
Elyria Schools Open With Complete Staff
Elyria schools reopen with full staffing as pupils return to classes. Principal and district leaders announce new schedules and debate topics for student government, with teachers outlining readiness and classroom assignments for the first day.
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Elyria
Elyria School Board Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday
The Elyria School Board will convene Tuesday to discuss the September meeting agenda and related educational matters. The session will cover district finances, personnel changes, and upcoming policy updates as the board prepares for the new school year.
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Elyria
Library Resumes Fall And Winter Schedule
Library announces fall and winter schedule with a series of readings workshops and children's programs. The notice lists tentative dates and events including story times and author talks, with locations at the city branch and nearby community room.
Gandhi Begins Another Fast In Peace Bid
Gandhi launches a second fast in Calcutta amid violence and bloodshed as communal riots intensify. Police guard streets after crowds clashed with demonstrators. reported deaths and injuries rise as Congress leaders urge restraint and pursuit of independence.
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Gandhi
Vets Cashing In Terminal Leave Pay Bonds
Scores of World War II veterans in Bignia and Viegnity were cashing terminal leave pay bonds on the first day this was possible. Banks opened with long lines as veterans sought early access to funds, with officials noting strong demand and widespread success in retiring the bonds.
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Bignia
Forehead Injury Report From Saturday Collision
Mrs Gloria Eusterdagy sustained a severe forehead injury in a collision described by onlookers. She was hospitalized at Ely Ty Mian gral Hoapital for care and tests and expected to be released today. Accusing witness Anna Quint provided decorous remarks as the incident occurred on Elyria Street near South Maple and Shae.
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Gloria Jane
Tewtinunt
Mise
Anna Quint
Elyria
Cottend
Whine
Michele
Reveal Home Here Was Ransacked
A night burglary at a California residence is reported with items taken including watches jewelry and firearms. Police noted broken windows and other damage while detailing the entry and suspecting residential theft in the August incident.
St John's School Enrollment Figures Reported
Fragmentary OCR notes show 86 enrolled at St John’s School with unclear surrounding text. Mentions of pupils and a care triplet idea appear, but no coherent event or date. Names and places are garbled, providing no verifiable details for a fuller summary.
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St. John’s School
Truman Urges Western Nations to Stand Firm for Peace
President Truman told Inter-American Defense Conference the U S will keep military strength to deter aggression and aid world peace. He urged Western Hemisphere nations to share burden, support Europe’s recovery, and unite with the United Nations toward a long warless era.
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Europe
Asia
United States
Truman
Stel Dhue
Free America
Hes
Nto
Cde
Ubis Pation
Tse
Hspin Desautees
Hhinter Oy
Wiefew World
COUN
America
Touman
Adeyk
At- Labeda
Hevett
Ita
Almdat
The
Los
Naliut
U. S
Congress
East Spring
Dayas
Tome
U.S
Paris
Lta
Ohio Labor Day accidents claim twenty two lives
UNITED PRESS reports a weekend in Ohio saw at least 22 deaths from accidents. including drownings, a tornado near Celina, and several fatal vehicle crashes across Columbus Fayetteville Brownsville and Cincinnati. notable victims include Mira Matilda Falke and Don Ebright. multiple families faced tragedy as vehicles and storms caused loss of life.
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United Press
Ohio
Marion
Granville Township
Celina
Mira
Matilda Falke
Falke
Bt. Henry
Columbus
Don Ebright
Joan Murphy
Ebright
Toe Noltedesvan
Deedesce
Murphy
Fayette Ville
Owo Pervens
Mienard J. Murphy
Iad
Fayetteville
Mary E‘allen
Cincinnati
Sharon Stocks
Route 40
Brownsville
Ronald Campbell
Gratton Gaunee
Don Miller
Dayton
Carl Cranle
Mars
May Mitchart
Ann Richards
Cleveland
Carrot Dean
Fremont
Edna Lynch
Miamisburg
Paul Hollingsworth
Mt. Vernon
Wapakoneta
Bret Bailey
Oure
Robert Koh
MS Sactiswali
Evelyn Gurney
Peter Kocick
Wilma Lee Qion
Mussel
Creek
Lawrence County
Yal
Winnesseg
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Lincoln Rey Rogers
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Gibel Manufacturing
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Dyke Bond Sungay
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Woo
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Plymouth
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Pluie
Akron
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Servier
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Los Angeles
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Ielter Gertie
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Baek Cade
Elvis
Clemente
Educntia
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Lidice
Colum
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Toda
Bbc
Hinsa
Seneul
Progean Weinatal
Gastan
Ettutheont
Cearge Thourot
Cieore
Powell
Marton
Monning
Hive
Auy
Calcutta
Mahataas
Chand
India
Lynch
Howe
Calcuta
Conan
Rae
Ure
Pakistan
Aog
Anand Glives
Daoyhe
Saeter
Pariser Wien
Stoduhets Lutheran Schoepdayn
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Yilman
United Nations
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