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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1949
Page
9
A man known as Mr Five By Five sits atop a 20 foot pole with a six by six tower 50 feet from his Ice Care restaurant. He began a 100 day fast a week ago to curb cravings and will stay above ground using a ladder to reach his perch. Turkey launches a three year 600 billion dollar merchant vessel program.
Chicago police say an overnight bag containing securities valued at 30,000 dollars left on a curb by Earl F. Heist near his home is non negotiable and worthless to anyone but the owner. Heist, chief engineer for the Civil Aeronautics Authority, forgot the bag as he drove away.
Nebraska marriages rose to 14,938 in 1948 with 2,648 divorces, compared to 14,726 marriages and 3,180 divorces in 1947. Vital statistics chief C. L. Chism notes fewer divorces and declines in arrests and other figures, amid a disrupted year amid unusual notes about egg storage and turkey crop quality.
A 1949 column reviews congressional investigations into Teapot Dome era bribery and modern influences. It contrasts past high profile probes led by Anderson and Pecora with today's publicity saturated inquiry centering on General Harry Vaughan and presidential loyalty.
Retired Clinton vault maker Egidio Regonini aged 73 built a concrete guitar in one day and plays it regularly. He says the 17 pound instrument, heavier than wood, has a unique tone and believes it to be the only one of its kind.
In 1904 two men were arrested at Jackson Minnesota and charged with possessing nearly 3000 ducks. The case proceeded before local authorities and a court.
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