U S Ships Grounded as War Warns of Offense to Follow
President vows U S will take the offensive and press the war across distant fronts while American ships are blown aground and Axis shells strike a Goleta refinery in California. He warned sacrifices and continued supply chains to allies would persist as the nation shifts to a broader struggle in the Pacific and beyond.
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Washington
United States
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Maska
Nathurs
Roosevelt
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mid-Pacific
Highlights of President Roosevelt's Address
President Roosevelt outlined three war aims and production goals in a forceful wartime address. He pressed for unity, uninterrupted production, and no concessions to enemies, while praising MacArthur and the Filipino defenders in the Philippines and warning against appeasement of Axis powers. The speech emphasized liberty, disarmament of aggressors, and the four freedoms in the global fight.
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Roosevelt
Sam
Weather forecast for central and surrounding areas
The forecast calls for light snow or rain in central and northeastern portions today, with colder conditions moving in from the west and south by tonight. Markets today are found on page seven.
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Euth
War Baby Born At Elyria Hospital
War baby born yesterday at Elyria Memorial Hospital to James Lamberton and Thelma Teac. The child, estimated as a boy, is named Robert Lamberton. Lieutenant Lamberton commands the 30th Signal Phiten, stationed near Lake Pyrene. Mrs Lamberton previously lived in Savannah, Georgia before his deployment.
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Thelma Teac
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James Lamberten
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Lambertes
Phiten
Lamberten
Hubbard
Savannah
Georgia
Lamberton
Lake Pyrene
Registrant Added to Draft Board List
A new entrant was added today to the Mlyzin Draft Board list of men awaiting early induction calls. Charlee Jocoh Zelenka Jr, number 1004, is recorded as registered locally. previously detained at Dettot but remains in the draft system.
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Mlyzin
Charlee Jocoh Zelenka, Jr
Dettot
Japanese Submarine Shells Coastal Oil Refinery
A large Japanese submarine shelled the Bankline Oil Company refinery at Elweet and an adjacent coastal oil field near Santa Barbara, California, with about 15 shells fired from the surface. Authorities reported the damage as slight and observers noted the submarine remained on the surface after the attack. Continued on Page 2.
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Cape Cod
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Elwot
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Mid Naval District
Bankline Oil Company
Elweet
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Borden
Ua Company
Taxpayers Hear Morgenthau Outline Tax Plan Details
Washington February 24 Treasury Secretary Morgenthau will present to the Ways and Means Committee next Tuesday a plan to raise about 7 billion dollars in new taxes and to boost federal revenue to roughly 57 billion. The tax mix emphasizes corporations about 10 billion and individuals around 2.09 billion with other sources including estates and excises.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Henry Morgenthau
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Sith Morgenthau
Treasury
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Rommuily
Fae
200 Applicants For Citizenship To Be Examined
Federal naturalization examiner will inspect 200 applicants this week for citizenship eligibility. Examinations conducted by Arthur Talbot, M. Hickey, R. Harding and F. J. Pempi. Hearings for approved petitions set for April, with 90 day holds for citizens of enemy nations.
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Naturalization
Arthur Taltet
M. Hickey
R. Harding
F. J. Pempi
Dr Wilkins Outlines 14 Point Program at Elyria event
Dr Wilkins outlined a 14 point plan during the twenty ninth annual meeting of the Federated Men's Clubs of Elyria at the First Congregational Church. The gathering drew members from 18 area churches and included officer elections with Dr Charles Guth elected president, succeeding Clyde J Robinson, as the paper noted.
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Ernest Watch
Wile King
Wilkins
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First Congregation
Elyria
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Charles Guth
St. Mary's Church
Clyde J. Robinson
First Congregational Church
Merchants Oppose Downtown Elyria Parking Meters
Elyria merchants meeting at the Chamber of Commerce offices rejected proposals for parking meters on downtown streets. They argued meters deter auto traffic and preferred parallel parking on Broad Street with curb parking restores. Store hours may shift to ease morning crowds.
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Java Under Heavy Japanese Air Attack Across Islands
Allied headquarters report a wide Japanese air assault on Java and surrounding Dutch East Indies targets. Ten planes hit an airport near Randjoenan and a base near Muntong as Dutch forces withdraw under pressure. American and Dutch aircraft engage the invaders while Bali and Sumatra face intensified attacks and strategic positions become exposed to invasion plans.
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Melbourne
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Ening Post
Gay
John Rhee
Thonda Vai Starken
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Sumatr
Islands
Strange lull continues on Bataan jungle battlefield
Washington reports a prolonged lull in the Bataan jungle battle as Japanese forces press for attention and MacArthur’s army reorganizes. Roosevelt addresses Congress about aid to defenders while Japan’s moves and Pacific preparations unfold amid limited Allied air and naval activity. The piece notes updated War Department briefings and strategic shifts ahead of broader actions in the region.
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Douglay MacArthur
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Guam
United States
189 Officers And Men Die In Truxton Pollux Wrecks
The Navy reports at least 189 officers and men killed when the destroyer Truxton and the general store ship Pollux ran aground off Newfoundland during a gale. Lieut Cmdr Ralph Hickox of the Truxton is missing. The Pollux skipper was saved. navy did not release his name.
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Navy
Truxton
Pollux
Nevefoundland
North Allahe
Ralph Hickox
Philadelphia
Yangtze
Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Rock Car
Hoboken
New York and Cuba Mail Steamship Co
Staten Island
N.Y
Brewers Shipbuilding and Dre Deck Co
Destruction by Fire Damages Barn Near Avion Lake
Investigators probe suspected arson on a small barn at Stop 67 Avion Lake belonging to Joseph Aten of Stop 67 Avion Lake. The barn burned yesterday, marking a second property attack within a week linked to Mes Alten. Earlier, windows and a vacant house were vandalized at the same property hours before. Deputies conduct inquiry.
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Joseph Aten
Stop 67
Avion Lake
Bor Mes Alten
Alten
Ohioans Die In Nation's Service
A Pearl Harbor attack casualty is William E Welch of Springfield, first seaman, confirmed dead by the Navy. In Newark, Donald Ivan Cochran is reported killed in action. his body has not yet been recovered.
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Navy Department
Martin R. Welch
Wiliam E Welch
Newark
Roezan
Donald Ivan Cochran
Navy Sail
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