War conference in Moscow guides Allied war aims
British and American representatives at a Moscow conference announce decisions on the war against Nazi Germany. The communiqué signals continued Allied efforts to sustain the Red Army against German forces in the Caucasus while stressing a united effort for the destruction of Hitlerite tyranny. The official text notes the war as a coalition effort and references potential Allied reinforcement routes through Jan 1.
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Wig
AWB
Armistar
Wington Chawehill
Tyser
Stalin
Moscow
Hareian
Alant Brooke
Im Sperial
Archibald
Russia
Caucasus
Loudon
Ald
Germany
Europe
Thoway
Hulaire
Lorain County Owes Retirement System Four Figures
Lorain County owes the Public Employees' Retirement System 839,208.03 plus 18,228.04 to the county retirement system as of the current notice. The amounts arise from employer contributions for the first six months of the state station period, with a pay call of 18,982 and a 24 percent retiree rate, plus a one percent deficiency.
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Lorain County
State Public Employees’ Retirement System
Weather Forecast for TOday with Thunder Showers in South
Moderate temperatures prevail today and tonight. Scattered thunder showers are likely in the extreme south portion. Markets today are on page two.
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Toway
Army transport crash kills 17 near Peru mountain
On a routine mission a military transport crashed in Peru's forest Saturday night killing 17 of the 20 aboard. Robert Lee of Columbus, Ernesto, and James Fern of Abington were among injured survivors. He dragged others from the wreck, walked to the highway, and led police back to the scene.
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Peru
Robert Lee
Lev
Four Killed In Two Plane Crashes
Military Board of Inquiry seeks the cause of a bomber crash near Fort Bliss that killed three crew members. The B24 four motored bomber crashed and burned three miles north of Fort Bliss. Names of victims released include 2nd Lieutenant John W. McMahan of Long Beach California Star Sergeant Gaz L. Besse 22 United States Army Air Forces co pilot and Aviation Ebens E. Pence 1 Godfrey. An inadvertent spin caused another plane crash near Barrington Maine injuring student Case Pant M at the Naval Training Station. Simundea listed as home address unavailable was treated at the Naval Hospital for facial injuries. Robert W Boyd Madison County clerk died of a heart ailment.
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Fete
Niles Nord
Lee Angeles
Fourth Army Air Force
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Zient
John Woo McMahan
Long Beach
Cal
Gaz
L. Besse
Ebens
E. Pence
Godfrey
Tlats
Phe Tragh
Great Lakes
Jow Alti
Qude
Rolie Saihan Verer
Marine Corps Reserve
Ani
Case
Pant M
Siandra
Nerge
Barrington
Ant
Simundea
Naval Hospital
Drakes
Rand
Riderless Blimp Crashes in San Francisco Streets
SAN FRANCISCO Aug 17 Navy officials search for clues after a riderless airship crashed in a city street. Two crewmen parachuted to safety from the gondola as the blimp slid across a road, sparking wires and a flash. Only five aboard were confirmed. reports say additional parachute drops occurred nearby while investigators review the wreckage and safety devices.
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San Francisco
Navy
Iehuleg
Cnpmes
Roful Quan
Meatless Days Forecast In Some Circles
Government officials consider rationing measures to ensure fair meat distribution amid uneven supplies and production slowdowns. Secretary Wickard weighs coupon rationing or federal allocation of processed meats if needed to stabilize markets and address areas facing shortages.
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Idaltienit Igduy
Chatac
Ted Jin
Pri Henderson
Agricultre
Fe Wickard
Asa Sten
Soluligh
Unis
Wickard
Witkard
Engineer predicts severe frost damage to roads
Lorain County engineers warn roads near Spring face severe frost damage due to heavy rainfall. County Engineer D F Patterson cites long spring thaw and insufficient road bases as key factors. Asphalt surfaces likely to suffer most, with about 40 miles of roads at risk of serious deterioration. Weather data through January 2 show excess rainfall.
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Lorain County
D.F. Patterson
Uar Trust
Engineers’ Department
Unis
Patterson
Cleveland
U S Bombers Seen Unsuitable For Germany Raid
A historical report notes U S heavy bombers lack enough range and payload for effective night raids on Germany. It cites faster British bombers like the Lancaster and Halifax as superior for long raids, while American models face deficiencies in speed, payload, and range.
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Germany
Sath Ameri Ing
Thein Az Na
Germat c
Lanaster
Manchester
Stirling
Halifax
Elstady
Buitwilr
Russians claim hold against German Stalingrad push
Moscow reports firm defense south west of Stalingrad as Soviet high command says Germans rush reserves. Soviet communique notes heavy fighting near Krasnodar and Minesalye Vody, with advances around Kotelnikovo. Oil wells at Maikop reportedly abandoned as Russians withdraw from the area.
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Stalingrad
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North Caucasus
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Black Sea
Maikop
Nion
Maikep
Ev Bern
Ural Mountains
Serandy Baku
Baku
Grozny
Bevich
Gimecr Minerainye
Mitinignichamansa
Jan Mites
Araenodar
Trea
Visk
Dow River
Brig. Gen. Doolittle On Special Mission
Brigadier General Doolittle is reported on a special mission connected with a bombing raid in Britain. The report mentions coordination with American forces and allied leaders as plans are underway for possible return to base, amid wartime activity.
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Gen. Doolittle
Losdor
Womean
James Trunlittin
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Great Britain
Jnetiaind
Cary American
Colc Tarus New Job Kenton
On August 12 D Ray Centom resigned and has left duties as Colc Tarus takes new assignment in Kenton with unspecified duties and timing.
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Kenton
D. Raycentom
Hase
Intensified Action in Australian Zone Signals Allied Strain
Fragmented report notes intensified Japanese activity across the Australian zone from the Solomon Islands to Timor and New Guinea. Allied forces, including Dutch and Indonesian troops, reportedly maintain bases and press anti aircraft defense while maneuvering for potential drives toward Port Moresby as MacArthur’s planners escalate pressure.
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Australia
Solomon
Gavuntu
Makambo
Florida
Groban Tie
Port Moresby
New Guinea
Noree
Australiaz
Douglas M
Pike Owen
Stanley
Netherlands -Indies
Timor
MacArthur
Eleven Die In Ohio Accidents Across Week End
A string of accidents across Ohio left eleven dead. Victims included Jerome Tegenkamp and James Gross of Dayton, Richard Krein of Dayton, Gene Andrews of Ardmore, and Josephine Bazzoli of Dover. A driver struck L. V. Carson of Webster on Route 30, and Elmer H. Schanceles, a 51 year old carpenter, died in a fall from a plank on a ladder at Larkland.
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Xenia
Ohio
Jerome A. Tegenkamp
Dayton
James Gross
F Dayton
Richard J. Krein
Gene Andrews
Ardarville
Wills
Sharon
Padco
Swiiming
Orankeville
Timothy
Daliey
Chicago
Delawaree
L. V. Carson
Wobster
Elmer H. Schanceles
Larkland
Josephine Bazzoli
Dover
Dr. Willians
Elmer F. Cotton Dies At 86 In Lorain County
Elmer F Cotton longtime Lorain County resident died aged 86 in Lorain He was a member of a local church and the Sheffield community He survived by a son and other relatives Funeral services were held Wednesday at 200 p m at his home with Rev Oscar Bond officiating and burial at Akroa Cemetery County records list his survivors and service details
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Elmer
Fester Park
Chanter
Amherst
Sheffield
Bophal
Lorain
Aio Letal Sheffield
Tchenis Hhuari
Elyria
Scheo
Ray Oscar Bont
Jigwski
Six Injured In Trath Mishaps
Six people were injured in a string of accidents on East Bridge Street Saturday afternoon. A year-old man from Pasadena Avenue was admitted to Elyria Memorial Hospital with multiple abrasions. Christopher Manos of 228 East Bridge Street was slightly injured when knocked from his bicycle after being struck by a motor vehicle driven by Gary Franklin of Lima. He was given first aid and remained for observation.
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Pasadena’ Avenue
Elyria Memorial ‘Hospital
East Bridge Street
Christopher Manos
Carter
Inmobile
Gary Franklin
Lima
Ine Bhey
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Japanese Hold Strategic Post as Solomons Fight Intensifies
The report notes Japanese forces, defending a key stronghold in the Solomons, parry Allied moves with a purpose to stand or die if Tokyo’s orders compel it. The conflict is winning no decisive action yet, with terrain favoring fluid, small-unit engagements as the battle unfolds.
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Nice
Tokyo
Diversionary Attack by Japs Expected as West Marines Advance
Australian report notes a diversionary Japanese attack anticipated while Allied forces from Solomon Islands bases press westward and continue thrusts against remaining Japanese positions. The text highlights ongoing operations and strategic moves in the Pacific theater.
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Australia
Solomon
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