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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1942
Page
7
An Ohio editorial urges strict accounting of more than 32 million dollars allocated for civilian defense. It warns local officials to justify expenditures to maximize service, avoid political pressure, and protect taxpayer money for Lorain County and the state.
An article recalls Henry M. Termans Army Alpha era IQ tests and proposes a civilian version to gauge individual wartime contribution. It questions home waste prevention, bonds, volunteering, information sharing, and sacrifice, urging readers to rate themselves and increase active participation.
The piece discusses Anglo American plans on Russia’s role in the Pacific and potential Japanese attacks while noting intelligence on Vladivostok as a base. It also covers hearings on the Normandie fire, with Navy officials blamed and politicians clashing over responsibility, highlighting Maas, Mott, Izac, and Stark.
Elyria Bremen accused of starting two grass fires on vacant property near West Raver Street and Floradale Court yesterday afternoon. No property damage occurred.
Dairy guidance argues against early pasture turning and urges delaying turnout until grass is well established. Farmers should feed dry hay in the barn longer to slow digestion and improve nutrient use from pasture, a practice growing among dairy men.
A dated compilation of birth and death anniversaries for prominent Americans and global figures. It includes Alexander Anderson, Henry W. Shaw, James Orton, Charlotte E. Brown, John Muir, Charles Felten Adams, and Abraham Lincoln era references, with brief notes on their roles and dates. Also cites events like the San Jacinto battle and Spain war references, plus a closing March commentary on current geopolitics.
A North Pole expedition request led to a caboose from President Thomas of the Erie Railroad, once near the Erie station in Susquehanna Pennsylvania. Frank Tompkins of the Northern Pacific notes a five-story Douglas fir on Flathead Lake along U S Highway 99, near death due to mistletoe damage.
A government supplied film titled Know Your Money will be shown in Lorain county village and rural high schools next month. County Superintendent A. Gibbons announced that a schedule is being arranged. The film explains how to distinguish counterfeit money from genuine currency and food money.
A reflection on famine and family duty from Biblical verses, urging return to obtain food as Judah warns of risk if the brother is not with them. A magazine image of a sinking wife and a fleeing husband prompts questions about success and neglect of family. More than a million pounds of snuit was sold in Britain last year.
Thrifty households can save by preserving eggs during April and May when prices are low. Use water glass to preserve about 13 dozen eggs per quart of water glass. Store in a cool dry place and vent before use.
The ninth annual lyric poetry contest open to all Ohio poets will close May first per the Ohio Poetry Society endorsement. A gold medal engraved with the society emblem will be awarded at the May 23 poet’s dinner, donated by Rachel Mack Wilson. Entries up to 60 lines anonymous, manuscripts with author on sealed envelope, submitted to Mrs. 4 H Redhead at 3834 Grarmoere Street East Cleveland.
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