Army Plans Massive Boost in Soldiers and Units This Year
Secretary Stimson announced Roosevelt authorized an Army expansion to 3.8 million men this year. The plan doubles armored units, more than doubles air units, and adds 92 new divisions plus large increases in anti aircraft, engineers, and support troops. Construction of camps and housing will rise to accommodate troops, with replacements and training centers expanding rapidly.
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U S Tanker II Torpedoed By Enemy Sub
A U S tanker Norness was torpedoed off New York by an enemy submarine. One crewman is missing. The Nor ness, a 9 57 ton Panamanian vessel, survived three torpedoes but remained afloat. The submarine, likely German, operated at night using a sneak attack. The ship’s location and full details remain guarded. The crew of 40 was evacuated to New Bedford and then to the naval base.
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Bomber Crashes Killing Two In New Hampshire Snowbound
State police and forest rangers hunted through a storm bound wilderness near Mount Mons Mlauke to reach a Douglas twin engine Army bomber wrecked last night. Two men died and five were injured in the crash with four at the scene and others sent to a hospital. Names were not immediately available.
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Ohio Weather Fair Tonight With Cooler Southeast
Forecast calls for generally fair conditions across Ohio with slightly colder air in the southeast portion tonight. Residents should expect clear skies, light winds, and overnight lows easing into the 30s in most areas with cooler readings in the southeast.
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Japs To Invoke Terrorism In Philippines
Washington reports that Japanese forces in Manila threaten to take ten hostages for each person who attacks Japanese troops. General MacArthur cited a Manila decree published under the occupation forces command. The policy aims to deter sniping and establish public order, with residents urged to cooperate.
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Father Of Elyria Woman Missing Since Dec 6
The missing person case centers on Elyria resident Mrs. s father, W. Rimer, a Wheeling and Lake Erie railway telegraph operator. Neighbors and police seek any clue as the family reports he disappeared after December 6 and did not return to work on December 9. Rimer, employed over 30 years, was last seen leaving home for work and may be linked to a pension eligibility inquiry.
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Oberlin Woman Hurt When Door Slams Open in Wind
Grace Kerckes, 26, of Oberlin, was injured yesterday afternoon when a car door opened in wind and she fell from the vehicle driven by Lucille Allison of Newark. Sheriff’s deputies reported the latch failed as Kerckes tried to close the door, sending her out onto Center Street. Breach bruises and body pain were noted in the dispatch from the local area.
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Axis Aliens To Be Re-Registered
Fragmented OCR notes describe an order for re registering Axis aliens in multiple states, detailing age thresholds and government roles. The document mentions 1,260,000 Germans Japanese and Malay nationals and references Earl G Hart as a directing authority, with plans tied to February and state actions.
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You Own A Water Well Report To Health Department
Elyria Health Department seeks to test all city water wells. Owners should call the Board of Health to arrange a sanitary officer visit for water testing. Results will advise boiling requirements and safety post boiling for Flyrians' health and emergency readiness.
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British Planes Raid Hamburg
British and German-occupied territory reports say night raids targeted Hamburg, Germanys largest port. Docks and warehouses caught fire, oil facilities bombed, and other targets along the northwest German coast were hit. Air attacks also touched the Emden area as ships and submarines faced strikes. several planes failed to reach home.
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Carriers Sell 18941 Defense Stamps In Past Week
Chronicle-Telegram reports carriers sold 18 941 Defense Stamps last week boosting totals to 37 205 stamps in the first three weeks of the drive. The paper notes rising local sales as families in Elyria and nearby areas contribute to the national war effort andDefense stamps offer redeemable bonds through post offices.
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World War Fronts Report Consolidated Notes
War briefing lists Axis operations around New York, Soviet counter offensives toward Orel and Mozdok, Eastern front shipments and Burma reinforcements, and tropical theater activity with American naval air presence. Fragmentary lines mention Batian Hightonehanged and assorted wartime movements.
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Singapore Area Repels Jap Air Attacks In Strong Defense
British defenses strengthened to date repelled a heavy Japanese aerial assault on the Singapore area. British fighters chased bomber squadrons from Singapore, with at least two reported shot down over Johore. Japanese planes bombed British troop lines and communications across a wide region as Malaya drive continued.
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Dutch Planes On Hunt For Jap Warships
Dutch planes pursue Japanese warships and transports as part of counter attack policy. The Royal Air Force and Allied forces coordinate in the Dutch East Indies area to deter Japanese naval and air activity. General Wavell and Allied commands oversee operations along the coast, aiming to disrupt Japanese shipping lanes and weaken enemy forces in the region.
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MacArthur's Forces Hold Ground Amid Heavy Japanese Attacks
In a remote theater report, Gen. Douglas MacArthur's troops in Bataan Province defend positions despite being outnumbered as Japanese forces launch persistent assaults. CorregidorFortress endures heavy bombers, with two shot down. American and Filipino defenders reportedly hold firm, while naval actions involve sinking a 17,000-ton Japanese liner possibly used as an aircraft carrier near the Philippines.
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Seven County Officials Receive 1942 Pay Raises
The county auditor's office lists salary increases of 3 per month for several staffers. Margaret Stormy, Mary Gray, and Hazel Bickel see boosts to 140, 135, and 320 respectively, with Ava Masters, Vera Saunders, Tamzin Nash receiving smaller raises. County Sheriff Thomas Forbes rises from 190 to 200 monthly. Constance Buhl in the sanitary engineer's office is raised to 8160 a month. Some departments show no raises and others await 1942 schedules.
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Margaret Stormy
Mary Gray
Albetla McAfee
Hazel Bickel
Ava Masters
Vera Saunders
Tamzin Nash
Thomas Forbes
Aloch
Anosike Incresse
Constance Buhl
Lester Osborne
Weamher
Red Cross Sends $10 000 From Elyria Chapter to Washington
The Elyria Chapter of the American Red Cross sent a ten thousand dollar check to Washington, representing half of its local quota in the Red Cross War Fund. Elyria contributions reached the ten dollar and thirty cent mark, over two thirds of the fifteen thousand goal, with five thousand left to raise in villages and townships. Outside the city territory has raised twenty six hundred thirty four dollars and ninety cents. The sixteen thousand five hundred dollar Elyria total includes residential and industrial reports. Twenty three women conduct residential solicitation led by Mrs Leo R Myer. No. 4 Continued on Page 1.
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Red Cross War Fund
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Lindbergh Assigned to Technical Commercial Project
Washington January 15 Charles A Lindbergh has been assigned to a technical commercial project in which the war department is interested and will serve in a civilian capacity. Secretary of War Henry L Stimson announced today. Stimson did not elaborate beyond saying Lindbergh would be assigned to other duties when the present project is completed and that Lindbergh had been re commissioned as a technical officer.
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Professor Dawson To Speak At Webber Birthday Dinner
Professor William W. Daveon will be principal speaker at a Goth birthday celebration for former Common Pleas Judge A Webber. The dinner, sponsored by the County Bar Association, honors the lawyer’s long career and public service as the event marks his birthday on January 2 at Elyria Cogn. emb i Wasanne yy Baird, committee chairs report.
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