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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1945
Page
1
Washington reports U S conti casualties at 1 070 999 an increase of 180 in seven days. Army total falls to 923 284 after a reshuffling while Navy rises to 147 715. Missing figures adjust to 31 461 with minor transfers and notes on unconfirmed cases.
Cleveland shipyards of the Ateocan Shipbuilding Co soon to be auctioned after halting work on the 220-foot mine sweeper project. Ford Metal Co and Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Co show interest, with Ford operating a 12,000 ton carrier and both firms eyeing the site for repair, rail and water access advantages.
The report shows lend-lease funding mostly from the British Empire with over 29 billion dollars, 42 percent of exports to the United Kingdom and 28 percent to Russia. Truman transmittal letter calls the war costliest and confirms program termination in an orderly manner. Byrnes signals next steps modeled on postwar British economic realities. A Jackson Hotel patron, Charlene Blend, appears in police court for intoxication after a Broad Street stove incident.
Washington report urges creation of a broad U S intelligence apparatus to coordinate espionage and counterintelligence. Army Board notes current scope was insufficient for destination and warns against limiting future intelligence agencies.
Washington reveals how the Japanese planned and executed the Pearl Harbor attack. The report traces a fleet of six fast markers, two battleships, cruisers, and destroyers gathering in home waters, moving south of the Aleutians, then toward Hawaii to strike.
Major General Uhl and other Allied officers transfer from prisoner camps to Manila and Tokyo for a formal surrender ceremony. General Douglas MacArthur, replacing the wartime commander on Bataan and Corregidor, will host the event as battleships Missouri and other ships observe. The group travels from Palisades to the Cumberland River region, marking a pivotal postwar moment.
Obituary notices for Elizabeth Rogers aged 77 of Tarentum born October 27 1808 died at Lerain Congregate Home after a lingering illness. Survived by four sons Frank Rogers Edward Rogers Hess Rogers and Wall Rogers. several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also notices for Anna Orlowoski 27 daughter of Gust Orlowski of West Sixteenth Street Elyria who died after two days illness. Mary Kaiser died suddenly at 146 Garvin Avenue wife of Frank Kaiser. survivors include two sons and two daughters. Funeral arrangements pending. John Brooks died at Lorain County Home with funeral set at Second Methodist Church. Wilbur Sylvester Tinker former Ridgeville resident died after long illness at his Cleveland home. Multiple other notices list bereavement and funeral details from local homes and churches.
Sheriff notes a report of calf entrails found on Sugar Ridge road with no loss report filed. Floyd Smith, 38, Valley City, jailed for reckless driving under liquor influence and fined 26 dollars. Probate filings reveal George Thompson’s estate. Elyria divorce petitions emerge and a court dismisses a Burgers divorce petition. A WWII memoir passage details brutal Japanese prison camp experiences and prisoner abuse narratives.
The fragment lists livestock quotes for hogs cows and bulls with varying grades and prices, plus sheep and lamb values. It also shows vegetable market items including carrots celery corn cucumbers onions and radishes with unit prices. A Chicago market section notes butter eggs poultry and receipts, ending with a surreal note about a meal and a marine with weight changes.
Gen Short declares his conscience is clear and that he acted with information available to him following an Army board of inquiry into Pearl Harbor. Benjamin Johnson, 24, Oberlin, bound to grand jury on burglary and larceny tied to a statewide firestone burglary case. Two others charged, William Baker and Roy Hail, also bound for the grand jury. Disorderly conduct charges against Donald Miller and James Thorpe dismissed after a hearing before Mayor Agate. A rubbish fire on Oberlin road damaged lumber at the 7 Up Beverage Co site, extinguished by the small truck crew after 8 PM.
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