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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1947
Page
3
Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower again closed the door on his Republican presidential ambitions leaving only a hint of future political involvement. He told Jewsmen he wanted no political office and rejected the honors as insufficient. A crowd watched the decree presentation at West Virginia University.
General cites need for nations to be convinced of democracy's superiority while warning against aggression. He argues American governance has raised living standards and provides peace, urging unity to avoid a descent into world war. Ada Mrs George A Savidge of North Baltimore turns 92, oldest Wood County resident celebrated at daughter’s home.
Avon Leasant Hour club of Avon met at George Nagel’s Amherst home for a bridge evening. Prizes went to Mrs Mat Gasper Mrs Ro Kelling and Mrs Gervis Cries. Next meeting at Mrs William Cune Jr.’s home with plans for supper. Birthday honors celebrated for Neal Thitchard with family and friends attending and travel photos shown.
Seven cardinals attended the Buffalo Diocese centennial Eucharistic Congress with Masses led by Francis Cardinal Spellman and Amleto Gioanno Cicognani in Buffalo and Niagara Falls New York. Samuel Cardinal Stritch of Chicago presided at the Niagara Falls service. Local notes mention Townsend Plan talks, October officer elections, and a turkey dinner at Oberlin Townsend Club district meeting.
In Louisville Dean J. Oppenheimer of the University of Louisville said a new problem faces families as wives cry over sons and daughters risking flunking. He noted wartime pride shifts from parents to wives amid discussions of HR 16 and next Congress.
New York City plans a 4400 foot suspension bridge across the Narrows from Brooklyn to Staten Island. Robert Moses says plans will seek government approval soon for a span with 237 foot clearance, crossing New York harbor entrance. Costs not disclosed. Garden Gate bridge in San Francisco cost 35 million dollars.
The line notes an individual would lose a 490 monthly education allowance if the man failed or flunked. It suggests a conditional penalty tied to academic performance within a larger case or agreement.
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