War recovers and labor fights shape postwar plans
In Washington debates over reconversion and unemployment benefits unfold as Republicans clash with a Democratic Southern coalition. A rival bill would cap state rates while a work administrator plan draws fierce opposition as Senate committees study surplus property disposal and housing measures. Meanwhile Philadelphia war workers face continued duties and tensions over training for black employees amid a strike led by four jailed leaders under the Smith Connally act.
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Four Hurt In Two Traffic Accidents In Elyria
Deputy sheriffs report two separate crashes injuring four people in Elyria area. Iola Jackson, 2, fractured right arm and other injuries in a car collision on Elyda avenue near North Widge road. Elizabeth Drumright, 16, and William Jones, 27, suffered lacerations and bruises in a second crash on Elyda avenue when their car struck a parked vehicle after a collision with another car. Willard Besidge, 39, was treated for facial injuries after his car left the road and hit a culvert. Jay Burton Webb, 27, was charged with driving without a license after a Route 13 crash. Other fender damages reported on Broad street involving several vehicles.
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Chintont Avenue
William Jones
Woodford Avenue
Pllabeth Drumright
Woodford Svenue
Paul H. Rich
Center Street
Elytha
Elyda Avenue
North Widge
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Cleveland
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Grafton
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General DeWitt Named to Replace McNair in Europe
War Department announced Lt. Gen. John L. DeWitt will take over the late Lt. Gen. Lesley J. McNair’s duties in the European theater. DeWitt, former commander of the Fourth Army and Western Defense Command, was previously head of the Army and Navy Staff College.
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Normandy
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Army and Navy Staff College
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Sign Posts Delayed Until After the War
County commissioners shelved a signpost program for county and township roads due to wood shortages. The plan would have had the county pay 2100 and townships 1300 for concrete posts with road names. An appeal for wood priority was denied by the War Program Board.
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Cleveland
Old Car Barns Sold To Elyria Foundry Company
Elyria Foundry Company acquired the old car barns on Charlit Road at Middle Avenue to use for pattern storage. W. F. Gollmar, VP and GM, said current plans use the property for pattern storage only, with potential future uses possible. The company faces space shortages and has used fairgrounds and other buildings for storage. moving patterns to the new site will require months and a large trucking operation.
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Elyria Men Called For Pre Induction Examinations
The Flyria Selective Service Board plans a small Elyria contingent to Cleveland for pre induction physicals. Chester Seneff a local firefighter and induction volunteer leads the group. They meet at 7 30 tomorrow morning in the Elyria Block offices for instructions before boarding a bus to Cleveland. Those cleared will return home awaiting further induction orders unless they request immediate induction.
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Cleveland
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Rotary district governor to speak at Elyria club
Rotarians will hear Fat mpemmer district governor Wintane Fat from Rotary district Bovervird at the Elyria Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday. The event marks the governor's first visit to the club this term. Misleading fragments in the report note a motorcyclist killed in Columbus after a collision with a car yesterday, identity Willard Schooyer, 29, and a passenger Violet Hines, 28, injured.
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Quiet Ninth Army sector and Italian front lines update
Report from the front describes a generally quiet sector near Pisa with light mortar and artillery exchanges. North of Arezzo Indian units advance toward Mount Capanine but meet a counterattack on Mount Grilla. Along the Adriatic coast Polish troops reach Senigallia major advances on a 90 mile front. Florence area sees sniper fire and damage near Porte Vecchio. The piece also notes a wartime incident involving a wrecked automobile and a police inquiry. Also mentions youngest college presidents in Boston area at Bates and Hartford colleges and a postelection music offer in the New England region.
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Death Record MIS Evelyn Kernan 76 in Collinss midst
Evelyn Kernan aged 76 died Sunday at her home in Catlins after six weeks illness. She had lived in Collins for 11 years, moving from Cleveland Ohio. She would have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary November 16. Survived by husband Dwight and two brothers M Mosier of Cleveland and James A Mosier of Collins. Funeral Tuesday at 2:40 pm from James Mosier residence, Rev Andrew Johnson officiating. Burial in Collins Cemetery. Body at L B Gerber Funeral Home.
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Cleveland
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Toledo
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Army Hospital
Pecos
Texas
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E. K. Thompson
Barkley Wins Renomination In Kentucky Primary
In a light election Senator Alben W. Barkley won renomination at Paducah with a margin far exceeding all six opponents. Republican James Park led the GOP field for Senate. Democratic and Republican incumbents were renominated in congressional races, with several Democrats unopposed. Labor opposition influenced Beverly M. Vincent’s withdrawal amid a strong party showing.
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Joe B. Bates
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Allied Troops Now 600 Miles From Philippines
Allied forces reach within 600 miles of the Philippines after completing the Sansapor occupation in Dutch New Guinea. MacArthur reports a low-casualty invasion aided by surprise and by-passing main Japanese forces. Western New Guinea advances continue with inland pushes and river actions, while Allied air and naval bombers strike German and Japanese targets across the region.
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One Well Placed Shot Captures Town Mayenne
American forces seized the town of Mayenne after a single well placed shot disrupted a bridge and trapped defenders. The assault, led by Captain Schock of Berkeley, Cal, followed a 27 mile pursuit toward Paris, leaving approximately 30 Germans killed and 75 captured as traffic into Mayenne stalled.
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Japs Storm Hengyang in Last 48 Hours Siege Breaks
Chinese communique reports Japanese troops stormed Hengyang, a key Hengyang railway city, but were wiped out amid fierce defense. Hengyang has endured a 44 day siege with Maj Gen Claire Chennault’s air forces destroying enemy trucks and installations around the center. The report notes past donations to Japan’s war effort and training for pilots.
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Claire Chemnaults
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Republican Women Meeting at Avon Lake Park Hall
Avon Lake The Republican Women's club of Northeast Lorain county will hold a regular meeting at Avon Lake park fate at 1:30 pm Tuesday August 8 This will be an important business meeting and all members are urged to be present Ita Porter vice chairman of Lorain county Republican Executive committee will be the speaker Refreshments will be served Memorial Mass For Mr Chester Smith Grafton A Memorial Mass will be held at Assumption church Grafton on Saturday August 12 at 9 30 am for Mr Chester Smith who died in England July 12 of wounds received in France June 9 He is survived by his mother Mrs Maggie Smith and a sister Irene Crash Fatal To Onigan Sioux City Ia Names of 17 ten killed Saturday when two Flying Fortresses collided while flying Information were revealed today by Lt Col Wallace S Daw son commandant of the Sioux City Army A lplane The dead included Cpl Bernard K Ryder Haskins O and Cpl George H Brada Cleveland Q
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Court approves extra funds for county recorder department
County commissioners voted to allocate an additional 1260 dollars to the County Recorder Mose Wilder's office to cover extra costs from the sale of forfeited funds by the county auditor. The county will recoup these costs through recorder fees on deeds involving forfeited lands.
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Market items and a dog bite report in Cleveland area
Market listings show varied produce prices and weights from vegetables to dairy with notes on conditions and best buys. A separate police report states Mr. Richardson of 246 Harrison Street was bitten on the right leg Saturday by a dog tied at the Forsyth residence, 204 Harrison Street, while passing by.
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