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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1942
Page
10
The Elyria Chronicle Telegram lists publication details and pricing for daily editions with delivery and subscription rates. Notices reference the Lorain area and various regional advertising representatives in major cities.
Three 10,000 ton class ships were launched in a show of U S wartime build up on Lincoln's birthday. The Montpelier and two Vostroyers reached completion months ahead of schedule signaling stronger naval readiness. The report cites growing aircraft production and ongoing war mobilization across 1942, with faith in victory and national resolve.
New York authorities question whether sabotage caused the Normandie disaster or if negligence and lax safety rules were to blame. Reports cite welders, fire guards, asbestos coverings, and strict penalties as possible safeguards, while a reporter suggests insiders helped smoke out crewmen. The piece warns Americans to tighten guard on military materiel to avoid another catastrophe.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss car longevity, maintenance shifts, and safety tech. Mentions engines, parts wear, improved production, and consumer behavior. References lessons from Pearl Harbor era vigilance and the price of liberty, interweaving auto care with civic themes.
The piece traces Alexander the Great and his era, noting debates on the origin of a mystery plant linked to the Jerusalem artichoke. It mentions the Rayal Seed Nurseries in Reading England testing cultivation, that the plant spreads via edible tubers, and suggests legends surrounding Alexander’s journeys and distant roots.
The Washington Merry Go Round reports a sharp shift in CIO attitudes toward John L. Lewis at the first AFL CIO joint committee session. CIO leaders display distrust while noting debt-fueled past power and questioning Lewis’s control over the organization. The piece also notes broader labor dynamics and political tensions shaping the anti-Lewis stance within the CIO ranks.
Cambridge report quotes Floyd Hampence head of the Ohio American Legion predicting the war will extend five more years He warns money cannot buy victory and urges conversion of money into war material He calls for centralized war effort while cautioning against surrendering liberties after the war ends
W. Grit Wood, Town artist and University of Iowa art professor, died just before his 50th birthday after a cancer battle. He entered the University Hospital November 24, had been convalescing from an operation since December 19 when a relapse ended his life. Known for paintings of American rural life that sometimes provoked protests, Wood depicted scenes from Town warnfields and farm life. He leaves a brother Frank, a sister Mrs. Et E Grotam of Los Angeles.
This article outlines how worthless debts from wages rents and similar income cannot be deducted unless the debt is shown as worthless in the taxable year and charged off in books if kept. It notes the need for proof via a statement with the return and explains partial losses and bank-specific exceptions under the Internal Revenue Code.
A religious reflection contrasts Reason and Grace in a debate about sin and salvation. A Christian scholar contends that growing in sympathy and study reveals the vast grace of the Eternal, with Grace and the Cross as central to redemption.
Today in history and birthdays list notable events and figures. Highlights include early American publications, temperance and suffrage milestones, universities and patents, plus birthdays of Robert H. Jackson Eugene Reybold and other prominent figures.
Washington February 1 The selective service system plans to register 8 000 000 additional men this year to support war production Governors are authorized to start the process by Monday Registration will cover men aged 21 through 34 plus those already 20 and turning 21 Officials expect another mass registration in spring or early summer to include men 18 and 19 and 25 through 45
NEW LONDON The first meeting of the 1942 season of the Huron County Grange Lecturer's Association was held at Mrs Rose Parsons home with five subordinate lecturers the county deputy Pomona Master Pomona Lecturer and several visitors. Secretary Mary Potter was re elected. A county interchange program with Ashland and Huron County Pomona Granges was announced for June 17 in New London with a return date to be set. The program will be presented at Willard Feb 21. Refreshments were served. Latin America is expected to sell 526 youths to the United States for training in aeronautical and mechanical roles.
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