Ohio Draft Officials Clarify Reclassification Rules
Ohio Selective Service officials stated no authority exists to reclassify married men with dependents who wed before 1941 or when induction was not imminent. General Lew Bershey noted a broader draft shift is not imminent and described current classifications, with local boards reducing or increasing inductions based on dependency and available reserves.
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Ohio Selective Services
Guid
Noese
Lew B. Bershey
Marcied
Neese Sildboar
Regis
Hose
Per
Marrie
Flor
Dees
Phinney Files Expense Report Ahead of Primary Ballot
Phinney of Lorela, a Republican candidate for county auditor, filed an expense account showing 100.83 spent on campaigns. The filing deadline is next Friday and all candidates must submit accounts even if no expenses were incurred.
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Clarks Phinney
Lorela
W Canine Boards
Efe
Highway signs torn down in Columbus incident
An unsigned report describes damage to multiple highway roadside signs in Columbus. Authorities, led by state highway officials, began investigations and reviewed footage to identify suspects amid unusual vandalism patterns. No injuries reported.
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Columbus
Death Notices from Wellington and Florence
Death records report Bertha Sponseller of Wellington age six weeks with surviving relatives in Ashland and Wellington and funeral at the Sponseller home Friday. Elizabeth Sprague Wakeman, 88, of Florence dies after long life. service at Eerance Vial church with burial in Florence Cemetery. survivors include daughter Mrs Warrison and sons Walter Cortland A Sprague. Funeral arrangements note services in Florence and Davenport.
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Blictin Svonseller
Wellington
Bertha M
Sponselier
Age TV
Ashland
Hospital Ater
Hess
Tesle Dent
Volnity
Ualga
Ashvilol
Wiliam
Fred
Newton Falls
William Sponseller
Derrick Avi
Sy Welington
Elizabeth Sprague Wakeman
Florence
Ree Saell
Lorais Lire
Brathe
William Seb
Davenport
al Tay L. D. Garber Putier
Hane
Manpower Control Aims To Tighten War Effort
Washington reports indicate the War Manpower Commission seeks tighter control of personnel. The plan would limit voluntary movements and place more power with the Army and Navy private labor forces. Roosevelt administration may push Selective Service to manage manpower more centrally for the war effort.
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Washington
Aug
Army
Navy
Ord
WIC
Paul VaeNo
Roosevelt
Mare Paraloveers
Rugservel
Nantie
WMC
Strike Halts Work On Bomber Parts
Louisville reports a stoppage at Reynolds Metal Company halting production on bomber components. The disruption affects metalwork lines tied to wartime aircraft parts and follows a labor or supply dispute, with workers idled and management awaiting resolution to resume forging and assembly.
Farley Confident Of Victory In Democratic Convention
The Democratic national convention opens amid party splits over the gubernatorial nomination. Attorney General John J. Bennett seeks Roosevelt backed support, with Sen James M. Mesa dead and efforts for compromise urged. President Roosevelt reportedly favored harmony and a united delegation.
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Lehinn
Con Grandise Lnday
Fornet
Atormey
Joni Hemel, Jr
Mud Son
Janes Im. Mone
Aaron
Roosevelt
Benet
Amos
York
Ang
New ‘Teal
Stele
Jamies A. Faries
Farley Wee
John J. Bennett
James M. Mesa
Mead
Patley
Bat
Het
Benn
Tharmony
Court case filed over divorce and alimony dispute in Warren area
Richard Peter Dellefiels of 203 Warren Avenue sues for divorce from Lorging moglec. The action cites abandoned marriage and paternity questions. Court records show concerns over marital status and property as readings reference a judicial hearing and related parties.
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Richard
Peter Dellefiels
Warren Avenue
Moglec
Omarried
Secretary Of War Ordered To Take Over Boston Plant
An order from the War Department directs seizure of a Boston plant and its machinery. The document mentions legal authority, signing officials, and compliance requirements, with emphasis on wartime production and control of critical facilities. The text outlines procedures for transfer of operation and safeguarding strategic assets amid national security demands.
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Boston
Orville Wright Birthday Noted In Aeronautics History
Fragmentary text recalls Orville Wright age and 1908 aviation milestones. Mentions Wilbur Wright, Dayton Ohio, and public interest in first successful flight achievements. Details are garbled but point to Wright brothers pioneering aviation.
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Dayton. O. Aus Oreille
Wilbur
Oberlin School of Commerce Faculty and Community Notes
Fragments show Oberlin School of Commerce staff and students connected to Mt. Vernon and Willow, with mentions of Miss Alice Weber, Miss Jauspla Schram, Miss Mary Alles Vtterbach, and Miss Ratatine Weber taking positions, returning home, or traveling for civil service and military service. Family gatherings at Camden Center and visits to Cedar Point are noted, alongside moves and addresses such as 177 North Professor Street and 444 Morgan Street.
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Weideh Omerln
Bhis
Elagh EK
Webber Jr
Aughles
Wino Twaise
Wilston
Lanissini
Ing Nermutter
Louise Webeau
North Profesade Street
Mas
Kariseher
Kingestreats
Mmiss Jauspla Schram
Oberlin School of Commerce
Matte Clouse
Tedeber
Pehorth
Oberlin
Seecal
Cormeen
Manat Vernon
Ile
Ratatine Webber
Plu
Mary Alles Vtterbach
Ollon
Virginia
Morgan Street
Goilvudergent
Robert
Bobie
Ceder Point
Peabody
North
Streve
Camden Center
W. M. Papworth
Shirley
George Paptworth
Farmy
Everett Papworth
Harald
Fester
B .Glider
Qbertin
Papworth
Hicherd Kilgore
Han- Worcester
Carleve Pisee
Patties
Diane
Worcester
Bouize Evans
MecLaur
York bakery Service Call and Community Notices
A jumble of local notices details service calls, residents leaving post, a summer meeting on Main Street, and planned dress drives at a church. multiple households report vacations in Michigan and Wisconsin. Local clubs discuss a Community Chest versus War Chest at a meeting with attendees split in opinion and a follow up session planned.
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E. College
Chicago
Joly
Auale
Don Ryan
North ‘Main Strowt
Wade Aprons
Pan Nolders
Ned Kers Chieds
He Grint Tall
Suiperly Dune
Veterans Hospital
Brecksville
Aly
Arthur Princehore
Mey
Hallevey Aire
Michigan
Wishansite
Martha Leecher
Hone
Charles
Court
Elyrka
Mathur
Prospect Street
Edgemeer
Hyen
Styria
Ryan
Saauighter
A Janes
Lorany Street
Automoabile Ghibe and Chamber. of Commerce
Apthir St
Riggio Beach
Chile
Hartley Broadwell
James
Tawaline Road
Liverpool
Columbia
Valley City
Jersey
Black
JH. Schnabel
Robert Carl Baker
Prank Weidner
Humber club shooting linked to Silkserbug cases
Police tied a Cleveland nightclub shooting to the Silkserbug vice network era data, with 2 gun shells and women’s clothing found at the scene. Officers noted hosiery from a Cicvs store theft last weekend and several arrests in the case, while officials outlined ongoing court proceedings and potential relation to a broader crime wave in the area.
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McConnell
Prisley
Spruiels
Siso
Spruiel
Ane
Brotiel
Doris McDaniell
Gruiel
Cleveland
Ranbney Club
Mit Clarkwead Vosd
Anus
Stankera
Patealraan
Leland Park
Wien
Iseaetices Praraiman Myrog
Senator Reynolds Demands India Independence
Senator Reynolds of the Senate Foreign Affairs committee urged that the British imperial rule over India be ended. He said he would file ally requests with the Senate to support India’s full independence, aligning with the Atlantic Charter and U S democracy. He emphasized India and the United States share democratic goals in their fight for freedom.
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Washington
Robert P. Reynolds
Senate
Lilary Affairs Committee
Indie
Ihsi
Japan
Didi
United States
Jantic Chartyr
United
Spondar
Surah
Tyavas
United States Army
Gienpe
Dieppe
Muuch Gudoved
Garmin Field
Gerd von Rundstedt
Rouen
Royal Air Force Pianes
Beitiss
Dios
Elviaig
Tami
Adimirn
Mounthatten
Opersviene
Hearqbesters
France
Neressty
London
Nortis
Andy Hd
U S Merchantman Sunk By Raider at New England Port
Survivors recount a bold multi sided attack on a U S merchantman in calm seas. Fifteen officers and crew killed or captured. others wounded. raider vessel opened fire with torpedoes and guns in a swift strike that left the vessel sunk and the crew dispersed.
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New England
Ammerient
South Atlantic
Hess
Admiral Nimitz Outstanding Tactician
Admirals Nimitz praised as outstanding tactician by historians and officials. The piece highlights his leadership in Pacific operations, including Midway, Solomons marches, and coordinated naval and army air actions. It notes his strategic role in shifting the war toward Pacific victory.
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Chester W Nitaird
Nile
Amegean
Fhoush Fe
Robert Leg Ghonmlay
NGA
Nikake
Victoilay
Gold Sea
Midway
Mimita
Marshal
Gilbert
Wake
Marews Islands
Ug Vi
Adi
Wimany Einlsey
Tos
Nimitz Hat
Moce
United Nations
Electric Shock Fatal To Two Persons In Columbus
Two men died after electricity struck a wire on a pole near the Ohio railroad right of way. The incident occurred near the Curtiss Wright aircraft plant as recovery crews investigated the site. Authorities are reviewing the accident and identifying the victims.
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Columbus
O. Ate
Rice
Columverterdas
Iis
Knowles
the & Ohio Railroad
Curtiss-Wright Aircraft Plant
Civilian Work and Democracy Amid Soviet Pressures
A fragmented critique discusses the Constructive versus Destructive forces in the Soviet system, urging a democratic mobilization of civilians and a strong American effort. It highlights war relief work, moral leadership, and the need to demonstrate democracy as a model while warning against totalitarian influence. The excerpt mentions Russian War Relief, aid shipments, and a social event honoring Mrs. Biythin and her husband with patriotic decor and hospitality.
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Morsie
Maney
Rusa
Russia
Ged Givin
Bremen
Bisthin
Falayi
U. 5
Daverol
Sumehing
Biythin
Ghia
Db. W
Mechanus FW. Salisbury
J. W
H.white
Pais
Free Land For Grafton Residents Amid War Recitals
Fragmented report suggests Grafton residents may receive land as a wartime aid. The article recounts Allied air operations over Dieppe and broad wartime mobilization details, mentioning local councilors, police, and civilian involvement, with references to senior officers and strategic bombing. The piece blends local notices with large scale military action and civic reaction.
Ohio Campaign to Dim Out This Year
Ohio campaign will undergo partial dim out for the November election. Governor John W. Teikers says the effort will reduce traveling and staff workload, with a campaign headquarters to reopen by September. State officials and campaign leaders discuss scaled operations and staffing changes to support the political drive.
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Ohio
Columbus
Fidea
John W. Teikers
Sivloker
Amd
Slate Welker
Waitleehatmah
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