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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1947
Page
7
The Elyria Chronicle Telegram reports on the 1947 Blyastaciin opening football game. A well lit field, new scoreboards, enthusiastic crowd, colorful band and majorettes accompanied a hard fought win. Cheerleaders performed well and spectators praised the overall setup and wishes to Elyria High School gridders.
An Elyria reader argues that democracy cannot be bought with money or five day weeks, urging higher domestic production and less reliance on foreign largesse. He cites MacArthur on self-reliance, notes that a portion of aid funds was spent on indulgences, and insists future aid require maximum effort, stressing individual initiative.
President Truman proclaimed Fire Prevention Week beginning October 5 urging all citizens to remove fire hazards in homes and businesses. He praised fire prevention groups while stressing public support is essential, noting the high fire losses in 1940 and the Texas City disaster as motivators.
Enrollments reach about 250000 this year with colleges able to serve 1600000 students while total demand nears 3.5 million. Crowded classes and lab limits push students to self study as fees rise and part time work grows, creating a tougher, more driven graduate.
Henry Kaiser presses a plan to boost U S steel output by letting the industry take accelerated tax depreciation on new mills over five years to counter Big Steel’s claim that expansion would idle plants. Forrestal notes Kaiser’s theory as Washington grapples with inflation and growth amid wartime production.
A 1947 letter discusses road safety and railroad crossing signals on National Safety First themes. It cites a New York Central crossing at Riceville Road, red flashing signals, and a fatal near miss as drivers ignore warnings. It laments drivers' disregard of safety advice and urges prompt caution for all motorists.
Washington dispatch reports margarine sales surge as butter prices spike to about 1 a pound prompting doctors hospitals and housewives to seek alternatives. Paul Truitt NA Margarine Manufacturers president notes prices near prewar levels with 700 million pounds produced this year and no federal subsidies. Fort Dix separations figure given.
Essex Conn former economy stabilization director Chesler Bowles warned that public resentment over high prices could spark a mass push similar to 1919 20. He recalled wartime protests and boycotts, saying Americans must rise up and act the way housewives did in 1920 to force price gains down.
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