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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1942
Page
11
The Elysia draft board announced three men for induction on May 2 and sent classification notices for a large group due for May 15. Induction dates are now allowed after authorization from a state official in Columbus.
President Roosevelt warned the nation that steel plate supplies and shapes are lagging behind the merchant shipbuilding plan. He said the two year production push aims for 183,090 airplanes 120,000 tanks 7 000 antiaircraft guns and 10 000 009 deadweight tons of merchant shipping while new plants may be needed to meet expansion.
The forecast calls for somewhat warmer conditions this afternoon and tonight across Ohio. Expect gradual warming with mild evening temperatures and light winds. No precipitation is expected, and skies remain partly cloudy in most areas.
Russia announced the internment of a United States warplane after it participated in an American air raid on Japan and landed in Soviet maritime territory. The plane and its crew were interned in conformity with international rules. Admiral Standley met Stalin and Molotov in Moscow, details sparse.
Congress awaits President Roosevelt's forthcoming economic program as leaders weigh tax proposals including a revised excess profits tax and corporate rate changes. Senate and House committees debate how much reform is needed while warning that price and rent controls and other measures do not require legislation. The president is expected to unveil plans next week amid mixed congressional sentiment on tax strategy and wartime contract profits. The discussion spans Treasury proposals, potential revenue raises, and alternative corporate tax ideas presented by Ways and Means experts.
London April 24 British sources report Adolf Hitler purged leaders of the German armaments industry for failing to raise production. Heinrich Koppenberg, manager at Junkers Dessau, was arrested and sent to a concentration camp. Hitler ordered an 8 percent production increase and 12 hour days, citing a worn out Dessau plant and after Todt’s death.
The Elyria Nationing Board announced forms for sugar applications for whole users retailers industrial and institutional users will be at the office of A J Tobinton chairman in the Flytia Savings and Tat Building all day Saturday April 23 Firms and establishments needing to file on April 7 are urged to submit their forms in advance to have the necessary information ready for the regulars at the Eh Ita High School site for city registration. SD Schulke and FLW Vandemark members of the Myris Ha Hening Beant will assist registrants with filing procedures prior to the registration next Tuesday and Wednesday Registrants will save time if they appear with ready data.
Trenton, March 13 1883. A city ordinance imposes a 350 fine for men appearing in female attire and for women in male dress. Ralph Milten dorf reports the law’s passage and questions its enforcement in courts.
Nine persons indicted for criminal offenses by the grand jury, which completed its work late yesterday, will be arraigned before Common Pleas Judge D. A. Cook at 9 am tomorrow to enter pleas. Included is Lorain steel worker Andrew Doinoff, 56, charged with first degree murder in his wife Anna’s April 6 slaying with a butcher knife. Also indicted are Adam Wruchnicki, 28, for criminal assault, and Walter Handersky, 27, for attempted criminal assault on two Elyria girls. The cases delay bond adjustments as pending in common pleas court. There is mention of Lt. Chester Doctor’s possible suspension over jurisdictional questions. Ward, 34, Oberlin, is charged with burglary of an inhabited building on April 8. No. 2 continues on Page 6.
Carl Sibert, 49, of Lorain, suffered injuries when his truck left Ober-Min Avenue north of Letain and struck a utility pole and culverts. He was ejected and pinned, then taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Lorain for treatment.
Elyria Council K of C plans an initiation banquet Sunday with more than 209 expected attendees. Guest speakers include Cald Kalshis of Columbus and Judge H. Wiskham of Yourestown. ceremonies begin at 2 pm with 49 candidates initiated into the second and first degrees at the K of C Mallon Bread site.
First Reports show 1400 dollars raised in the Elyria Boy Scout drive with the total inching toward the 4009 goal. Troop Committee reports 3985 and patrols 415, but many units were late or incomplete. Otter Patrol led with 78, Ram 55, Flying Eagle 51, Lion 95, Hippo 38, Antelope 20, Cat 14, Alligator 35, Seal 30, Hawk 35, Raven 5, Kangaroo 20. Final committee total expected near 1200 and four viewpoints praised Scouting’s value including citizenship and leadership.
Large numbers of British planes renewed the daylight offensive against Nazi targets in Europe over southeastern England. The raid path covered the sea in a south east direction as daylight intensified late today.
A bill before the Howe Military Affairs committee proposes a scale of allowances for dependents of men in the armed services. Introduced by Rep. Andrew Edmiston, the measure aims to relieve hardships for volunteers and potential draftees with dependents, and could apply if draft boards classify men with dependents.
Washington April 24 The administration raised its 1943 fiscal year expenditure forecast from 63.3 to 77.0 billion dollars with war production surging after Pearl Harbor. Budget Director Harold D Smith said current year civilian use would total about 803 billion while next year would be kept at 30s by inflation controls and tax measures.
In VICNY France on April 24 UP dispatches report anti Nazi violence spreading from occupied to unoccupied zones. Two bombs exploded in Montpellier near the Mediterranean coast about 73 miles from Marseilles, causing heavy property damage and underscoring escalating unrest.
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