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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1944

Page

9

Cherbourg Bombarded by Allied Air Power Today

London reports two waves of Flying Fortresses pounding Cherbourg and coastal targets near the Cherbourg area. U S Army Air Forces supported operations with bombers and escort fighters, targeting installations along the French coast and approaches to Cherbourg as part of a broader offensive.

London Cherbosne Gora Tases Prange Avorel Key Tire France Roery Air Force E-Corted WY Raf

British Forces Press Home Front in India and Burma

Allied reports describe armored units repelling Japanese near Gidia and Kotani, with counterattacks surrounding enemy concentrations. Chittagong troops fight along the Mowing valley toward Borning as Air and naval strikes target Japanese supply lines. Simultaneous scenes detail casualties and a naval vessel fire, with school and community notes amid broader front updates.

Southeast Asia Kandy Coston Gidia Burana Borning Kobina Weeligeslay Danke Gatean Tie Balu

Weather Forecast for Ohio and Frost Tonight

Ohio remains clear with frost risk overnight as temperatures drop. Sate andey for becoming much woyainer ay ii flermenan, MARKUTS TODAY FOUND ON PAGE KLGUT.

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Hamilton Man Is New Speaker Of Ohio House

Hamilton resident Dededete rises from speaker pro tem to lead the Ohio House for the remainder of the 90th General Assembly. McCutloch, a longtime force, had faced pressure but did not resign immediately. Republicans say his departure followed his entry into the armed services. A special session offered a chance to name a successor once a GOP caucus could convene.

Hamilton Man Ohio House Columbus Wiliams Ry Mennichten Aidy Peto Peg Leu Republicns Teacyrs Deddete Aehng Kep Wiliam B. McCutloch Mya McCutock John Baskell Wy. Perry Baskell Culloch Bowses Spusak Annes

Clocks Move Ahead Sunday Morning Across Lorain Area

Lorain Oberlin Cleveland and Akron residents will set clocks forward one hour this Sunday morning to align with daylight saving time. Local schools and government offices will operate on the new time, with warning that railroad schedules may be disrupted during the changeover.

Elsina Nyast Fife Sehetalea Hyori Willaleo Schoauls

Two Burglaries Here Being Investigated

Police investigated two burglaries in May at Holy Cross church on Weel Avenue and Fifteenth Street and at the Standerd Oil Co. on Bit Street. Both break ins showed tool marks and glass damage with contents removed from boxes and shelves. Authorities reported two separate entry points and noted automatic device alarms at the Standerd Oil site. Local clerical and parish officials declined to identify suspects. A routine crime report also noted a liquor permit distribution by the state auditor with Lorain city listed for the first quarter of 194d.

Holy Cross Weel Avenue Fifteenth Street Co. Wulks Bit Street Holy Cross Chareh Brensing Trent Deo Viet Bewes Father Budi Phe Mirowdak Yg Tone Careline BOS Jennings Scott Tanaguarpe Elyria Weydy Ferguson Lorain City

Invasion Day Nears as Troops Mass for Conflict

Dispatch describes planned mobilizations and travel restrictions as nations brace for imminent invasion. Foreign diplomats face departure bans with limited exemptions while frontline movements intensify in a tense regional standstill.

Anzio Patrols Trade Blows Across Allied Front

Allied headquarters report intensified fighting along the Anzio beachhead with patrols engaging in several heavy exchanges. South of Casterea and northwest of Latharia Allied units pressed forward and repulsed German patrols while denying advances at Cisterna and Carana. Adriatic front battles near Ortona and Polla saw German attacks slowed and halted by robust Allied defense.

Allied Led Gert Anzio Wwe Sth Casterea Sevand Crom Ae Latharia Casta Carana

Special Session Ends Work on Voting Extensions

In Columbus the special session concluded with House action on two resolutions tied to extending voting access for workers in the armed forces. Debate centered on extending Bricker’s call and potential reopens of starve distribution, but votes stalled or tabled as lawmakers eyed broader measures.

Columbus Chinves Armed Favers Bricker Traian Vie House Dotin FL Cantwell Mahon O Brien Brien Novell Nilevrate Gowan Nordships Erie Ghote Esiton Vy Ant Dort Resadulian Een Legislatigds Fareeg Seston Willian, Theddens Centre

Ten E. H. S. Senior Boys Take Selection Test

Ten E. H. S. senior boys took a radar selection test offered by the Navy for the ITD program to find youths suited for radar service. Read names include Paul Wehman Jerey Meschke James Burning Frank Yarsa Andrew Alen Howard Sandler Herbert Halliday Henry Scrivens Howard Sherling Richard Cleekner.

Fon Hugh Sela

Great Rite of Confirmation at St Andrew's Elyria

The confirmation service at St Andrew's Episcopal Church West Sanday featured the Apostolic Rite with the Bishop officiating. The Confirmation Class, consisting of adults and youths, presented to Bishop G Russell Hargate. A dinner followed in honor of Bishop Tucker and visiting clergy.

Will Wiseu Elyria Beng Homer Tucker Ohres Ted Faeker Rees Ter Vis Bouts Riehmend Henry George Tuckee Protestant Episcopal Chureh United States of America Federal Council of Churchos of Christas America

Russians Repel German Attacks on Romniin Front

In Moscow a Russian artillery barrage disrupted German troops and caused heavy losses as Soviet forces advanced on fortified positions. The Soviet high command claimed 20 enemy tanks and self propelled guns destroyed, two torpedo boats and a barge hit, and ten German planes shot down in a southern front engagement.

Moscow Russia Romniin Comore Crimea Homan

Elyrians Injured In Traffic Mishap

In a two vehicle collision on Route 7 two miles south of Cardor, Lester W Ingram 38 of 428 Third Street and M Beatie McCullough 29 of the same address were injured. A passenger Bertha Patek 39 of 35 Fourth Street was also hurt. Deputy sheriffs and a Trooper investigated the accident. The car owner was Mrs McCullough. Injuries described include head and facial injuries with no life threatening danger.

Lester W. Ingram Third Street M Beatie Mccullaugh Sacto Route 7 Cardor Bertha Patek Fourth Streets Toga McCullough

Dismissal of Two Suits Against Railroad

Two suits filed by widows of Willing Laebepoof Aven and Chester G. Page against the New Jersey Central involved at the Orchard Street crossing were dismissed. The actions sought about $10,000 each for deaths caused when a Missouri Pacific train struck a crossing. The judge postponed further hearings and set new dates, with outcomes pending in separate proceedings.

Weil Mervid Pal Wellert Willinglaebepoof Aven Chester G .Page Eirsbeth Whan Newark Vttvay New York

U.S. Accelerates Pacific War Drive In 1944 News

Allied command reports swift American push across New Guinea and surrounding areas. MacArthur and Nimitz coordinating major offensives against Hollandia and Truk, with heavy air and sea bombardments and advancing beachheads along the New Guinea coast.

Iarely Bowie Pillippines Chia Aled Koniasas New Guinea Pate MacArthur Adon Chester Lyrk Japen Nhu Cote Gaiden Pacife Philippines Nunits Nindtz J Pacific Qeet Samaweat Pacific Heads Gabe Cope Holladla Aid Breughe Allie Lindes Phaippines Pyyahiasd Nimitz Truk Mollandia New Cruice Areca Alexushafed Madame Castivng New Ciuloed Alexielaten Hols India Ted Inkadt Eather Kensie Aitape Hollandia Spokovnan Jetin Sorang Holland Wewak Agape Oswak Sf Sepik River Carolines Central Pacific Trykwadawa Sanwin Wid Wola

Seizure Will Be Probed By Congress

Washington lawmakers approved a resolution by Rep Charles S. Dewees to investigate the seizure of Montgomery Ward & Co. A coalition of Democrats and Republicans sought to assess legality under the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Dewey allies argued prompt action was needed to curb executive seizure powers amid national unrest.

Congress Washington Tuyse Dewey Viet Montgomery Ward

Montgomery Ward Seizure Case Moves Into The Courts

Federal court actions challenge government seizure of Montgomery Ward and Company Chicago plants. Judge Holly to study the case with a Monday hearing set as government aims to dissolve the injunction restraining Ward operations. Avery denounces ouster as a staged arrest and predicts resistance from plant workers. stockholders meet at Blackstone Hotel due to trespass.

Chicago Montgomery Ward and Companys Nissalee Francis’ Biddle Mantquaier Ward Petony Watts William H. Holly Montgomery Ward and Company US 8 Alvielals Firther Catal Chan Sewell Avery Milionaire Avery Akeenlives Bld Wouldron Nue la Fuenish Pine Buedge Wellham MH Holly Diteed United States Congress Aly Aspect 'Ad Franc Biddle Montgomery Warel and Co. Avery Wou Natonal Lawyer's Guild Poan Duday Fim Noun Blackstone Hotel

Free point list expanded for canned vegetables in WWII ration plan

The Office of Price Administration announced eight popular canned vegetables join the point-free list to free storage for new crops while new point values cut many items including soups jellys spaghetti sauce and cranberry products The move aims to balance civilian need against expected wartime demand with shortages anticipated in 1944 as military needs rise Bowles warned of tighter civilian supplies.

Washington Office of Price Administration Ye Opa Tanaka OPA Frocen Foods Ems Chester Bowles

Secretary of Navy Knox Dies At 70 In Manchester

Washington confirms the death of Secretary Jink Knox a Boston born publisher and former soldier. He suffered a heart attack in Manchester New Hampshire while attending a funeral. Forrestal announced the death and ordered ships to fly flags at half mast and mourning badges worn. Knox oversaw a major naval buildup before the Pacific and European campaigns. Continued on page 2.

London Heras United States Russia Washington Jink Knox Suday Manchester N. U Attens J. A. Muehlsing Forrestal Knox Navy Pacific Europe Actu Roosevelt Tiemy L. Stimson Chicago Daily News

Flier Objective After Mid-Air Crash

A group of 300 Flying Fortresses near Piraeus, Greece, faced peril when clouds hid aircraft in formation. Col. Karl T. Barelmesh and crew sustained damage, nearly inverted at 10,000 feet, yet regained control to complete their mission. The Chronicle-Telegram urges continued war bond purchases to fulfill the objective.

Piraeus Greece Justas Col Karl T. Barethelmess Bumbsight Barthelmess Earth Chronicle-Telegram

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