Pickets At Post Office Withdrawn
Union pickets in front of Elyria post office were withdrawn after an agreement to limit the repair work to local contractors using union labor. Local officials said the contractor Sherwood Company handed cement work to a local firm. similar agreement reached for Lorain post office, with ongoing Lorain picketing. Officials disputed wage claims, noting local rates for painters carpenters and plumbers are below the local scale and overtime pay differs, with work extending into weekends and money leaving the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Allen Fisher
Lorain County Building Trades Council
I. L. Higgins
Sherwood Company
Philadelphia
Lyria
Lorain
Fisher
Higgins
Four Year Old Boy Struck By Polio In Cleveland
Robert Court Jr four year old son of Robert and Francis Court of 905 Lake Avenue is hospitalized in Cleveland with poliomyelitis. Hospital reports his condition as fair. Grand mother Mrs Charles A Court says he became listless Wednesday and ran a high fever Nay the physician sent him to City Hospital where tests confirmed polio. His left arm and shoulder are paralyzed. Mrs Court notes a string of misfortunes this summer including her ankle fracture and her son’s arthritis in his back.
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Robert Court
Robert
Francis Court
Lake Avenue
Cleveland Hospital
Charles A. Court
West River Street
City Hospital
Schools Will Not Open Until Wednesday Elyria 1948-49 Start Delayed
Elyria public schools delay start of the 1948-49 year to Wednesday to allow for staff meetings. Tuesday will host teachers meetings. The Veterans Administration office for Elyria has moved to Room 204 in the Elyria Block with hours 8 a.m. to 4 45 p.m. daily and closed Saturdays.
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Elyria
The
Veterans Administration
Elyria Block
Charles B. Coen
Cleveland Northeastern Ohio Forecast Shows Warm Continued Conditions
Weather forecast for northeastern Ohio calls for fair skies and light variable winds this afternoon and tonight. Partly cloudy conditions Saturday bring little temperature change with a low near 62 and a high around 85.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Keith Kelly Sings at Carey's Villa Nightly
Keith Kelly is now appearing nightly at Carey's Villa. The ad promotes immediate guaranteed automobile service by Detz Inc and Chrysler-Plymouth at 728 W Broad, inviting readers to come hear the favorite tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detz, Inc
Chrysler-Plymouth
Keith Kelly
Carey
Berlin blockade talks extended by four governors meeting
Soviet zone rail officials report heightened activity as the four Berlin military governors schedule another meeting to discuss lifting the blockade. Reports cite transport finance and trade committees drafting proposals while optimism runs high in Soviet state press and rail repairs claim near completion.
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Berlin
Germany
Schuman Fails to Form French Government
Paris reports Robert Schuman has resigned as premier designate after four days of failed negotiations to form a new French government. René Mayer was tipped as possible successor, but prospects look poor. The crisis follows Premier Andre Marie's cabinet resignation and De Gaulle’s push for dissolution of the Assembly and new elections, with the Independent Republican party backing a dissolution move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Robert Schuman
Vincent Auriol
Rene Mayer
Schuman
Andre Mane
Auriol
Fail To Find Trace Of Missing Airliner
Thirteen search planes failed to locate any trace of a twin engined airliner reported missing on a Sydney to Brisbane flight. The aircraft carried 10 passengers and three crew. Searches halted at dusk but will resume today.
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Sydney
Brisbane
Prosecutor's Son Cleared of Polio Misdiagnosis
Lorain prosecutor William G. Wickens reports his nine year old son William Jr was taken to Cleveland City Hospital for polio treatment but tests showed no polio. The boy has recovered and is at home. A separate classified ad asks for a suburban six to seven room house priced at 15 000 to 20 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Wickens
Lorain
William, Jr
Cleveland City Hospital
Cleveland Hospital
Pulio
Wickens
Tractor Trailer Fire Destroys Vehicle Load In Covington
A tractor trailer carrying four new automobiles overturned on the Dixie Highway near Covington Kentucky and caught fire. The blaze destroyed the tractor and two cars while badly damaging the other two, with damage estimated at 10000 dollars. Driver Victor Rogers age 21 from Kings Mountain Kentucky escaped injury after telling Kenton County police he fell asleep.
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Covington
Dixie Highway
Victor Rogers
King’s Mountain
Outfit
Kenton County
Detroit
Orlando
Fla
Quota Club to Receive Charter October 2 in Ohio
The Graystone hotel hosts the charter party for the newly formed Quota club of women in the city. Attendees include state and national officers and Quota members from the region. Stella Mock named general arrangements chair. Freda MacKay resigns to pursue training. Louise Dutch and Gerna Boote participate in planning efforts at a civic meeting. Next luncheon slated for September 16 at the Graystone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graystone
Quota Club
Ohio
Stella Moclk
Freda MacKay
Louise Dutch
Service Committee
Gerna Boote
Ohio State Employment Service
Woman Crushed to Death in Columbus Car Crash
Mrs Idella F Dennie age 48 of Stoutsville was crushed to death when two cars collided near Canal Winchester last night. Her husband and son suffered cuts and bruises as the street reopened after city crews quickened traffic flow.
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Columbus
Idella F. Dennie
Stoutsville
Canal Winchester
Still Calling For Help On Fruit Farms
Prospects for harvesting peaches, apples and potatoes on Lorain County farms brightened as residents offered to help. Martin McManus and Foster P. Dirlam report many Elyria residents called to offer spare time next weeks. Growers had requested 150 additional workers by November 1, and the total need now appears larger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Martin McManus
Elyria
Ohio State Employment Service
Foster P. Dirlam
OSES
Three Children Die In Cleveland Fire Tragedy
In Cleveland a fire destroyed a frame home early today, killing Arnelda Leaks aged 7, Adiana 5, and Charles Jr. 3. Parents Charles and Mrs Leaks were injured after leaping from a third floor window to a concrete driveway 35 feet below. Mrs Leaks saved their eight month old by carrying it in her arms during the escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Arnelda Leaks
Adiana
Charles Jr
Charles Leaks
Ten New Polio Cases Reported Across Eight Counties
The State Health Department announced 541 polio cases this year, up from 230 at the same point last year. Ten new cases were reported today from Muskingum Richland Stark Belmont Auglaize Van Wert Union and Franklin counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Health Department
Department
Muskingum
Richland
Stark
Belmont
Auglaize
van Wert
Union
Franklin
New Straitsville Man Killed in Fall at Sunny Hill Coal Co
Roberts, 33, died yesterday in a fall at the Sunny Hill Coal Co property near New Lexington. The notice is an advertisement for Crystal Clear Dry Cleaners offering Montie mothproofing services for cleaned garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Straitsville
Ohn
Roberts
Sunny Hill Coal Co
Tpple
New Lexington
Montie
Crystal Clear Dry Cleaners
Believe Russia Might Accept Berlin Truce
Washington diplomats say the Soviet Berlin drive has lost momentum and Moscow may accept a truce. They are moderately hopeful current Berlin and Moscow talks yield an agreement. President Truman declined comment but hinted favorable news may come. Regardless, officials warn against assuming Russia permanently abandons Berlin plans.
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Washington
Berlin
Moscow
United States
Truman
Russia
Steps Taken To Protect School Children
The city will run a temporary cross walk with a traffic light in front of the Lake Avenue fire station to safeguard Jefferson school children as a kindergarten opens this year. Firemen will operate the light while a paint-marked cross walk is added. New signals will be installed at Lake Huron West Bridge West River intersections, with preliminary work nearly complete. Additional control devices are arriving for Cleveland Gulf East Bridge and Ridge Street and for a rotary turn around Ely Park, with installation to follow.
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Lake Avenue
Jefferson
Foster
Lake and
Adams Streets
D. W. Kothe
Foster, Adams and
Lake
Kothe
Lake, Huron
West Bridge
West River
Tuesay
Cleveland, Gulf, East Bridge
Ridge Street
Ely Park
Start Year Without School Psychologist in Lorain County
Lorain County village and rural schools will begin 1948 49 without a school psychologist. County Superintendent C A Gib bons reported little chance to hire soon after Miss Gladys Risden of Vermilion withdrew her application. Risden had been approved for a half time post.
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Lorain
C. A. Gibbons
Gladys Risden
Vermilion
County Board of Education
Miss Risden
Remains of 1566 U S War Dead Arrive From Alaska
The Army announced that 1,566 American war dead from the Alaska theater have been returned for final burial. They arrived aboard the U S Army Transport Honda Knot. The dispatch notes the transport’s arrival and pending ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States
Army Department
Honda Knot
Capitol Roof Sunbath Woman Strips For Sun Bath
A 30 year old woman identified as Dorothy P. Smith stripped on the Capitol roof below the dome in Washington. She tossed items including coins and a receipt for 129 from the YWCA over the railing, explained she wanted a sun bath, and was persuaded to return inside where a painter helped dress her. Police handed her to the Woman's Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capitol
Dorothy P. Smith
Malone
Senate
Walter Linscott
Linscott
Washington Ywca
The
Metropolitan Police
Two Superforts In Maneuvers Have Mishaps
London reports two US B-29 Superfortresses suffered trouble during early joint British American maneuvers. Eleven crewmen aboard one aircraft fought a 30 minute fire and parachuted to safety. A second plane reported difficulty over the Netherlands with several crew members parachuting. no deaths reported.
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London
Netherlands
Flushing
Holland
U.S
Schevignak
Britain
Another Leader In Russia Dies
LONDON Radio Moscow announced the death of Sergei G. Lukin deputy minister of light industry and Communist central control commission member. Cause of death not announced. Col Gen. Andra A. Zhdanov, who died of arteriosclerosis, was buried in Red Square. Zhdanov led the cominform and was among Russia’s top leaders. TOLEDO deputies report a 17-year-old confessed to a $1500 safe burglary in Port Clinton on Aug 22 and thefts totaling over $2,000 in Delta, Bowling Green on Aug 13, naming a 19-year-old Toledo partner. Building for sale 52 by 38, 1 acre land or more. Elyria Proven Foods, Phone 2869.
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London
Radio Moscow
Anther
Sergei G. Lukin
Communist Party Central Control Commission
Moascow
Andra A. Zhdanov
Red Square
Zhdanov
Cominform
Russia
Toledo
Port Clinton
Delta
Bowling Green
Elyria Proven Foods
Vote On Union Representation At Ohio Screw Plant
An election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board at Ohio Screw Products, Inc. 310 Clark Street, on September 2, resulted in four votes for the American Federation of Labor and thirty-seven votes for no union. One vote was challenged by union representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Ohio Screw Products, Inc
Clark Street
National Labor Relations Board
Rural Schools To Have Fewer Buses In Lorain County
Lorain County board approved 61 regular and five substitute bus drivers certificates as county schools plan fewer buses this year. Twelve districts change, with Russi and Pythtield transfers consolidated into Oberlin district and LaGrange down to three buses while Columbia Township gains one.
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Lorain County
Oberlin Village
Oberlin School Board
LaGrange Board
Columbia Township — Board
Benes Dies After Resigning Over Communist Rule
Dr Eduard Benes former president of Czechoslovakia died at 4 10 p m GMT in his Sezimovo Usti villa aged 64. He resigned last June rather than be a Communist figurehead and left a life of exile. His death followed months of illness after the Feb 27 bloodless revolution.
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Prague
Eduard Benes
Czechoslovakia
Czechslovakia
Seizimovo Usti
Benes
Jie
Quake Rocks Mindanao Strikes Surigao and Camiguin
Manila reports a northeastern Mindanao earthquake injuring over 20 people and damaging about 50 houses in Surigao Province. The event coincides with Mt Hibok Hibok eruption near Camiguin Island, with Red Cross saying 3000 residents on Camiguin are being helped as supplies are ferried from Leyte and relief aid reaches over 800 people.
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Manila
Mindanao
Philippines
Red Cross
Surigao Province
Mt. Hibok Hibok
Camiguin Island
Mindanao Sea
Camiguin
As Philippines
Leyte
VFW Encampment Chooses Officers For 1949 City Vote
The Veterans of Foreign Wars closed its 49th annual encampment in St Louis with officer elections and selection as next year’s convention city. Retiring commander Ray H Brannaman of Denver will be succeeded by Lyall T Beggs of Madison Wisconsin. Senior vice commander Clyde A Lewis of Plattsburg will move to Beggs post amid a likely contest for junior vice commander between Charles C Ralls of Washington and Frank Milee of Des Moines. Denver, founded in 1900, is favored for the Golden Anniversary encampment in 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
Ray H. Brannaman
Denver
Lyall T. Beges
Madison
Wis
Clyde A. Lewis
Plattsburg
Beggs
Washington State
Charles C. Ralls
Frank Milee
Des Moines
Vacations end as romances boost used furniture sales
Classified teaser notes demand for secondhand furniture after summer marriages. Chronicle-Telegram advertises CT Want Ads with contact numbers and a house-for-sale by owner, plus a New London horse show on Sunday September 6 with gates at 8 a.m. and various attractions culminating in a ballgame and rides.
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Chronicle-Telegram
C-T
New London
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Adv
Blaze
Alaska
Carey's Villa
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Mass
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