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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1944

Page

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Believe U S Task Force 630 Miles From Tokyo

Radio Pikyo reported that Japanese forces believed an American task force was off the Bonin and Volcanos islands about 630 miles from Tokyo. U.S. carrier planes raided Iwo Jima and Chichi Jima, with formations bombing Jima and Chichi Jima multiple times as cruisers and destroyers stood east of Chichi Jima.

Pikyo Ark Bonin Voltans Islands Tokyo Chichi Jima Bonits Iwo Jima United Press San Francisco Chichiima Jima Chichima

Major Lemmon's Son Drowns During Homecoming

Cleveland area report of Major Lemmon’s son John drowning while swimming at a private lake near Chardon. Major Lemmon dived repeatedly to save him but the boy’s body was not recovered until Chardon firemen arrived. Five more polio cases reported in Ohio bringing yearly total to 89 with two in Lumaaut, and one each in Franklin, Maven, and Knox counties.

Cleveland Solnd Lemmon South Pacific John Idvingston Mather Chardon Ohto Columbus RH. Markwith Markwith Lumaut Pranklin Maven Knox

American Drive Clears Brittany as Siege Link to Brest Grows

American forces reported strong advances across Brittany. About 40000 wounded and 30000 prisoners captured with 30000 unwounded. Allied columns moved toward St Nagare and Naattes while submarines preyed from Brest and Lorient bases. In Brittany towns like Dinan and Rennes saw action as U S troops pressed west along the Rance river and toward Dinard.

St. Nagare Naattes Pipria Brest Lorient Combourg Rennes St Moen-Le Grand Miller Byran Dinan St. Meen Hrest Britany Rene Montfort-Surmeu Honnes Des Spe U. S Meury L. Stimson Supreme Headquarters Rance St. Malo Dinard

Dewey Resumes Political Discussions With Governors

A two day governors conference led by Gov. Thomas Bowey urged state control of labor and public employment while resisting federal overreach. Reports proposed preserving state power over agriculture insurance and unemployment programs, with Dewey and allies demanding federal restraint and reiterated support for the Dewey Hrickee ticket.

Missouri Politeiang Pentistennia Springfeld Revernors Co Maraner Methiads Social Security Act Haber

Admiral Kirk Report From Washington

Navy confirms Admiral Alan Kirk commanding a U S task force operating in European waters amid ongoing defense and security talks. Washington dispatch notes strategic posture and potential coordination with allied fleets.

Kirk Washington Navy Alan OG Kirk

Formula for Demobilizing War Industries Senate Battle

Washington Senate Military Affairs committee races against time to complete a demobilization formula for war industry and workers before a Senate vote next Tuesday. Chairman Reynolds and Senators Murray Kilgore push bills coordinating admin machinery, unemployment compensation, and public works while opposing piecemeal schemes.

Washington Senate Robert R. Reynolds W. Vas Sam Rayburn J. Tex House Seheta Walter FL Cheargt Tod Simu Kilgore George d Mustereg Seteriariy Persvards Dhs Wwell

Electrician Hurt In Fall At Sterching Foundry Plant

Bert Fray, 66, an electrician at the Sterching Foundry lin on January 15, 1897, fell 12 feet from a ladder and was seriously injured. He sustained a fractured wrist and nose, knee injuries, and multiple facial lacerations, and was taken to Allen Hospital, Oberlin, for treatment.

Wellington Bert Fray Lin Allen Hospital Oberlin

Longtime city barber dies after illness in St Josephs

LORACN Wwenh A Beater af oldest active city barber dies at St Josephs hospital Thursday night after a lengthy illness native of Covington Ohio resident 50 years and a union member survived by widow son police Lieut Chester Peeter another son and three grandchildren services at Schwartz home for funerals Saturday at 4 00 pm.

Wwenh A. Beater St. Joseph's Hospital Covington Barbers’ Union Deeter Chester Peeter He? Schwartz Ross Skellinger New London Ross Skellinges Gh New Londlan Chillientheir Merchatts Sackett Funeral Wood Mitchell First Methodist Church of G. L. Kettenning First Baptist Church Oth Grove Street Alfred Frank Sutherland Irene Rounds Clarksfield

Akron Rubber Co Fire Destroys Government Rubber Stock

A blaze swept seven buildings at the A Schulman Rubber Co in Akron last night, destroying hundreds of tons of government owned rubber. Firefighters tackled the flames amid 95 degree heat, with 20 men treated for smoke exposure and the cause traced to a small nearby prairie fire along the Baltimore and Ohio railroad tracks. Company manager Allen Castelly said the rubber belonged to the government and stored for shipment, with total damage unable to be estimated for days.

Akron A. Schulyman Rubber Co Baltimore & Olina Kaseline Allen Castelly Comprany Geades

Five Killed In Crash At Wright Field

Dayton reports five men killed in a Wright Field crash as a military aircraft failed to land and burned. Names and ranks of the dead are listed, with tributes to the crew and details of the crash aftermath.

Wright Field Dayton Lee Geatibade Aehdy Trhlered Uae Perna Fedde Benny van OQ Ber Stewart Perot

Capping Exercises At August 10 Details In Perplexing Text

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions August 10 and capping exercises with scattered references to places and names. The garbled lines include apparent mentions of Cincinnati, gasoline ignition, and other disjointed terms, but no cohesive events or clear entities. The piece lacks a definite incident or organized report to summarize.

North Olmsted Sewn Teas Mis 4 k.ef 8 eb ete bey be He

Fragmentary OCR text from North Olmsted area page mentions Hathapkes as a name and a sequence of garbled words suggesting a local notice or brief item. No coherent events, dates, or actions are clearly readable.

New Tabernacle Groundbreaking At Litchfield

LITCHFIELD On Monday morning July Gio a ground breaking service was held in Litchfield for a new tabernacle. Mrs Fryunk Ring the pastor's mother spoke, Rev IR Ade of Elysia delivered the message, and base digging began immediately. Local attendees and officials were listed among the participants and supporters of the project as plans proceed for construction.

Litchfield Gio Fryunk Wade le Faret IR Ade Elysia Uae

Some 4 Fs Face Reclassification

Washington reports a new series of tests by Selective Service to reclassify 46F registrants due to mental or educational deficiencies. Boards will reexamine those affected, with some likely induction. Federal data show 265000 cured of syphilis and 125000 inducted, leaving 140000 available if not dequalified.

Washington Federal Security Agency

Mannerheim Elected President of Finland

STOCKHOLM The Finnish Riksdag elected Marshal Mannerheim as president of the republic, ending a government shake up. The vote was brief and he is to be sworn in later today, with former leaders expected to submit resignations.

Mannerheim Finland Stockholm Finnich Riksdag Riko Hysto Ryn Edwankemars Mannerheum Heubee Big New Bove Proment

Ferguson Probes City Resurfacing Payment Dispute

State Auditor Joseph Ferguson investigated the legality of about 42000 paid to contractor Henry J Hart Ioestron for Gulf road resurfacing within the city. The city raised the road to aid the project. council had not passed a resolution before work but later approved a related effort. Ferguson planned to decide on the road payment after reviewing records and statements from local officials.

Joseph Ferguson State Highway Department Henry J. Hart Ioestron Hug Gulf Fergison Cty DT. Faxon Ferguson Meir Meelng Minandales Counc Council Hatta Theste Vis Etscia Comnective Womens Club Loraine Sam

Million Dollar Fire at Army Corps Garage in Ottawa

A major blaze struck the Army Serving Corps garage in Ottawa causing extensive damage and injuries. Firefighters battled exploding gasoline drums and a spreading inferno, with reports of one fireman injured and many personnel accounted for amid the debris and smoke.

Army Corps Garage Ottawa Woden Asbeepy Hubert Cherew

News Of Our Men And Women In Service Of Angle Sam

war centauiine regulati and limit th. tayaa tive kilseed fe ute cate cpl. doh randdiss has resumed his duties at his new camp after a 2 day furlough at his home on Nichole court. new address for Al Veard promoted from corporal to sergeant. overseas address for Bh? Mardock may be obtained by calling Paul Miadeck. overseas addresses reported for Pre Kim G. Reinhardt and others. Crowell commended for weapons maintenance. Davies Penfound and Farney arriving for boat training. Kenneth Koepp reports address for brother Carl Kooy. Sgt Ralph Jackson returns to Fort Sill after furlough. Pvt Burton Boyan somewhere in France per wife’s word.

Angle Sam Doh Randiss Hig Nichole Court Adidresés Dohn Randdiss Tal Phillips, Kans Pre Kim G. Reinhardt Camp Barkeley Texas West Bridge Street Ralph Jackson Fort Sill 8. A. Jacks Wakeman Sgt Eid Battalion Flas. del «Hay Okla Pvt. Burton CL Boyan France B. C. Boynton Woodland Avenue

Courthouse divorce suits and transfer of funds

Multiple divorce actions filed in Elyria and Lorain involving Irene Spaw Shayak Velva Gibson Ursula Myers Cora Bryant Jutta Travey Loran and others amid neglect cruelty and dissolution filings. A Wellington trustees petition seeks $2000 transfer from rod and bridge to general fund, while Geigy Puskas Jr et al request $714.74 for alleged dye and property seizure in Lorain.

Irene Spaw Elyria Lloyd Detroit Shayak Cora Inez Bryant R. D Dames Innors Jutta Travey Loran Joseph Pittsburgh Wellington Tom Corp Yesterdy API Geigy Puskas Jr Lorain

Spencer Man Says He Was Robbed

Police hold two men for investigation after a reported theft from Fred Bronte of Spencer. Bronte, 48, alleges $80 was taken at West Avenue and Maple Street, as officers traced suspects by description and license plate after a call from James Ball of Oberlin Road reporting a robbery.

Fred Bronte Spencer Minn West Avenue Mth Street Brouse James Ball Obertin Road Mn Mat

Market and homegrower items in a bustling listing

A dense market page lists produce and livestock with prices for cucumbers onions tomatoes radishes and greens. It references Cleveland livestock markets and regional sellers with multiple grain and bean quotes, including corn oats soybeans and wheat, alongside assorted farm goods and quantities.

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