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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1942
Page
8
Harold Gard recounts aboard a US bomber during a raid against Rabaul. He describes brutal combat with Japanese zeros, incendiary bombs hitting ships and warehouses, and the crew’s tense flight back to base after a perilous mission over the water.
13 persons hurt in local traffic mishaps over the weekend in Elyria and vicinity as police report 17 injured and two arrests. Stephan Smith of West 1th street faces a driving while intoxicated charge. three others injured in the Middle avenue and 17th street crash. Several more accidents near Route 23 leave five Clevelanders injured and numerous lacerations and fractures reported. victims include Joseph Pronesti and Mary Zito, with hospital treatment at Elyria Memorial.
Not much change in temperature today and tonight with a few scattered light showers. The forecast notes minor variation in temperature and weather across the area, with no significant storms expected.
London April 7 Hitler, in a striking address, asserted personal power over life and death for every German. He signaled plans for future action against wartime foes and hinted at renewed attacks on the Soviet Union, while denouncing the United Nations. The speech, delivered amid a tired tone, culminated with a declaration of Fuehrer authority and supreme command.
County Treasurer Walter J. Wright, chairman of the budget commission, announced a meeting at the courthouse in Pam on Thursday to review a proposed defense budget of 40061 dollars. Officials from subdivisions and civilian defense authorities will present their civilian defense expenditures and projected needs for the next year.
The Navy reports the 110 ton Sturtevant was sunk off the Florida coast by an underwater explosion. Most of the crew reached shore safely. The cause is undetermined, thought likely a mine. The Sturtevant, commissioned 1920, was the first U.S. naval vessel lost since the war began, part of a class sent to Britain a year and a half ago.
British bombers raided Rostock on the Baltic for the fourth straight night, starting fires at the Heinkel aircraft works and other targets. Fighters reported a German aircraft shot down over the sea on the return leg.
Instructors from Oberlin Welliston Gratton and Elyria will attend a Sunday meeting of all Red Cross First Aid instructors in Myra Chapter district. The gathering starts at 2 30 p m and will last about three hours with aims to form a permanent organization and to exchange ideas on problems that arise.
The Elytia Neal Estate Board will hold a meeting this evening at 3 30 in the Playmakers theatre third floor 320 Briddle Avenue. Several important matters of interest to real estate men will be discussed.
Gen Joseph W Stilwell recaptured the Taungsyt Hopene sector in eastern Burma as American volunteer pilots shot down five Japanese planes. Japanese forces pressed toward the Thazi rail junction while Chinese counterattacks aimed to sever Japanese communications lines. The report notes unclear broader gains and continual Allied defense efforts.
State auditor Joseph T. Fercuson announced the first quarter 1947 liquor permit fund distributions totaling 52056,153 to Ohio municipalities. Allocations include Lima 12, Gh, Bellaire 6,705, Middletown 6,000, Elyria 4,453, Lorain 7,720, Dayton 52,191, Zanesville 1,940, Canton 1,120, Marion 5203.
President Roosevelt sent Congress a seven point wartime economic plan including heavy taxes general rationing of scarce commodities and wage stabilization. He proposes a net income cap of 25000 dollars after tax and urges price ceilings rents limits and rationing to curb living costs while promoting savings and debt repayment. He notes only two points require legislation and that profits should be taxed to funded war needs while keeping inflation in check.
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