18 Miners Trapped In Shaft By Mine Fire Near Harlan
A mine fire at Ridgway Coal Company near Harlan Kentucky traps 18 miners in a shaft. One worker escaped. rescue crews work under state inspectors to reach the fire burning in coal and smoke-filled passages, with hopes of contact and rescue within hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Ridgway Dvbby Corl Company
Mier
IR Men Siis
Aisin
State Department of Mines
Rufus Bailey
Ghube
G. Mors Paterson
State Department of Miles and Minerals
Lexington
Nooh
Géorge Ward
Harlan County
Cowl
Asrociation
Playgrounds To Close Monday And Tuesday For Holiday
Elycia's city playgrounds will be closed Monday and Tuesday due to the July 4 holiday with a native program planned for the rest of the week. A picnic hike is planned at the McKinley playground and usual activities continue at the others. Shuffleboard tennis remain popular at Cascade Park as junior and midget boys reorganize a softball team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elycia
McKinley
Cascade Park
Gates
Ely
Durin
Lieut Wagner Killed In Action Invasion Of France
Two probate court employees report bad news from military service. James Wagner, a naval officer, was killed in action during the Normandy invasion aboard a destroyer. He was married. his wife is with her parents in Washington DC. Survived by a brother in the Army and other relatives. The incident reflects the toll of World War II conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probate Court
Rayaond Wigner
James Wagner
Jucusenant
Theoir
Wes
France
Lieut. Wagner
H& Wife
Washington, D. C
Juch
Bere Dewis
Bap
Charke Spagner
Meehiggs
Aye Semmaly Waulided
Tarawa
FW and Auxiliary Meet in Columbus
In Columbus, members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and auxiliary attended the Ohio encampment annual event. Commander Russell D. Gessner of Cleveland urged postwar projects to be considered by all members. The group discussed a $7,500,000 rehabilitation project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
fEoncite
Yfo Otnhual Ohio
Russill D. Gessner
Cleveland
Cini
Weather Outlook With Cold Start Toward Warmer Sunday
The forecast notes continued cold today with a brighter trend tonight and a warmer Sunday ahead. Market chatter mentions four to the page and suggests notable changes in prices and activity.
Cadet Nurse Corps Training Entry for Miss Harrington
Miss Helen Harrington entered training in the Cadet Nurse Corps last Saturday at Good Samaritan School of Nursing in Zanesville. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Harrington and graduated from Columbia High School on May 18 as an honor student and salutatorian, active in sports and social life at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Harrington
Bath Street
Cadet Nurse Corps
Good Samavilsi School of Nursing
Zanesville
Harrington
Charles Harrington
Columbia High School
Schol
British Hurl Back Sharp Nazi Thrusts Near Caen
Allied reports say seven German panzer divisions with 1,400 tanks and 84,000 men attacked the British wedge southwest of Caen but were repelled in daylight and at night. British Commander I Gen. Christopher Dempsey’s 2nd Army beat back several heavy counterattacks while RAF bombers struck near Vitlers Bocage, destroying a large armored concentration. Rommel may have assumed command of German forces as Montgomer y’s forces press toward Caserne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied Supreme Headquarters
London
Caen
Erwin Rommel
Christopher Dempsey
Vitlers-Bocapge
RAF
Freas
Villars Bocage
Geremans
Niles
Spowmmen
Dis
Germats
Pane Grenadier
Aftica
Sicily
Italy
Rusy
Caltmont and
Caou Fy
Deerening
Eacirele Cay
Paris
Cap
Sir
Bernard Montgomery
Army Group Headquarters
Cyen
Rommel
France
Bomb Synthetic Oil Works In Ruhr Valley
Allied air operations across Germany and occupied Europe intensified as bombers attacked the Ruhr oil complex near Hombom and railway hubs around Viergen and Villers Bocage. Aerial sorties disrupted supply lines, port and battlefield targets, with extensive bombings across France Belgium and Yugoslavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruhr
London
Hombom
Germany
Ruhr Valley
Viergen
Orleans
France
Normandy
Villers Bocage
Supreme Headquarters
Belgian
Eighth Airforce
Bank Cole
Tocomoises
Sethal
Hood
Anica
Ali
Hungry Cat
Aarfield
Yugoslavia
Ankara
Alerad
Danube
Greglu
Ramingit Bul- Rerka
Bridge Operator Found Dead At Lorain Bridge
Lorain bridge operator Paul Laren Aged 40 was found dead after signaling failure at the Lorain bridge. Another operator Frank Regan reported no response from the opposite tower and raised an emergency signal before discovering Laren deceased. Regan was questioned as the bridge supervisor took over operations. Local authorities transported the body to the state capital for autopsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Torane
Paul Laren
Paul
Frank Regu
Regan Fujal
Lure
Sur
Hamre
Regar
Supur
Crea Brewker
Nazi Commander In Finland Killed in Axis Troubles
Unclear wartime dispatches report the death of a German commander tied to Finland. The message mentions Col. Gen Eduard Uset and a fatal accident or event. The wording is garbled but indicates a German officer killed during ongoing operations in Finland with a broadcast from a new agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berd Uruadvast
Eyntirmiaty
Letlas
Eduard Uset
Mander
Germian
Faland
Trayisocean New Agenty
I 4 Broadcast Dispatel
Women workers warned to stay on jobs to win war
Government orders urge workers especially women to remain at their posts to avoid delaying wartime victory. The United Employment Service notes areas where labor is restricted and describes how employers, placement bureaus, and local offices may handle job notices and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power Commission
Stern
Intaudstary
Owel
Victormene
United
Wow
Rene Tee
WMC
Jap Resistance Increases on Saipan Island
Reported fierce Japanese resistance on Saipan as US forces push inland. Casualties mount. Navy and Marine units suffer significant losses. By June 29 American deaths and injuries totalled over 9,700 with Marines most affected. Admiral Nimitz notes many Japanese buried with their dead and weapons. Saipan fighting splits the island, threatening central Japanese defenses on the northern coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Hanborn L
Murtoes
Sapien
Holt
Mihiing
Saipan
Tarawa
Amervan
Chester W. Nimitz
France
Dipat
Pacife
Seven Red Cross overseas staff missing in flight
Washington reports seven American Red Cross overseas staff members missing after an airplane flight on June 14 between Tinly and Sartlified. Included is Dorothy E. White, 39, hospital aide from Columbus who joined the Red Cross in August 1943 after graduating from Ohio Wesleyan University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Red Cross
Oday Cay
War Department
Red Cross
Matt
Lene
Une
Tinly
Sartlified
Dorothy E. White
Aff Columbis
Ohio Wesleyan University
Elyria Speaks Small Grant Totals Revealed
A brief municipal item lists Elyria speaking on small grant allocations totaling 3.666 million dollars with 2.86 million, 2.4 million and 700 thousand dollars attributed to various programs. Names, dates, and precise program titles are not provided in the fragment.
Highly Commended Soldier Honored for Quick Fire Rescue
Teet Triplett son of Mr and Mrs William B D Triplett of West Myente received a commendation from his commanding officer for helping extinguish and prevent injury during a fire on a clothing item. Major Drew H Lander praised his instant coolness and disregard for personal safety. Triplett served in the 7th QM Battalion, joined the Army February 1943, and previously worked in government service at Guedegall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee
Mark C. Triplett
William BD. Teiptett
West Myente
Hudson
Harry F. Freed
Robert
Woodly
Etion
Wadson
Mijor Drew H. Lander
Guedegall
Army
Blyrbr
Sphin
Hin
Cin
Willam
Doifer- Mn Rond
Reach 83 Percent Of War Loan Campaign Progress
Washington reports four states Ohio West Virginia Missouri and Rhode Island surpassed their Fifth War Loan quotas bond sales total 13 235 000 000 or 83 percent of the 16 000 000 000 goal Individual sales exceed 3 184 000 000 toward an 8 000 008 000 quota Corporations and other buyers reached 1605 000 000 Maryland shows only partial state results Campaign ends in one week with remaining credit to drive GOP chairmanship elected Herbert Brownell to lead Republican National Committee and Gov Thomas E Dewey campaign team
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ohio
West Virginia
Missouri
Rhode Island
Treasury
Maryland
Judy
Elyria Reaches Two Million Mark in War Bond Drive
Elyria surpassed two million dollars in War Bond sales as the fourth week of the four week campaign nears its close. Reported totals show 14,048 sales amounting to 24,143,902.50 dollars, with added 1,241 sales this morning. Series E bonds reach 478,375 dollars sold to date, 50.5 percent of the 946,867 goal. Campaign head Lucy Harry W. Luethi notes seven eighths certificates and certain bonds will be discontinued after next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Harry W
Luethi
Treasury
Y M C A Names New Physical Director in Elyria
Vitor Glasgow, formerly assistant physical director at Canton Y M C A, becomes Elyria Y M C A physical director on Monday July 10. The association resumes full time physical leadership for first time since May 1843. Glasgow to lead expanded department. prior director Russell Gleason left for Navy service. Glasgow, a Denison and George Williams alum, previously worked at Canton Y M C A and more recently at B F Goodrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vitor GiSgaw
Canton
Y. Mos
Aywiil
Elyria Y. M. C. A
Taddy
Focal Association
Ial Hove
Russell Gleason
Navy
Gleason
Oaen
Chicago
Glasgow
Association
G. Stevick
Seqeeliy
Glausgow
Denise University
George Wultute
Senator Chandler Questions Dewey on Two Issues
Senator Albert B Chandler of Kentucky demands Dewey answer two questions before the nation. He asks how Dewey would arrange universal peace and how he can guarantee jobs at a living wage. The public awaits Dewey’s response as supporters anticipate a strong Union stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Albert B Chanter
Guy Thunas
Dewey
Newaik
Unie
Kentucky
Winged Lt Henry S Schieferstein Receives Wings
Lt Henry S Schieferstein received his wings and commission this week at Blackland Army Air Field Texas after graduating from Elyria High School three years ago. He was employed by Western Auto before enlisting as an aviation cadet in February 1943. He is the 20 year old son of Mrs Julia Bruce of Willian Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry S. Schieferstein
Army
Air Forcea
Blackland Army Air Field
Fier Texas
Schieferstein
Julia Bruce
Jaa Willianstreet
Elyria High School
Western Automatic Machine-Screw Company
Dis
Huge Waste Paper Drive Surpasses Average in Elyria
Elyria salvage report shows total paper collected last month reached 607 750 pounds, over 250 tons, from homes, offices, factories and other establishments. Industrial plants provided 127 003 pounds, with 196 375 pounds from ragas. no home collections were done in May, so June totals reflect a two month buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
J. N. Rassler
Elyria Saterage Committee
Ely- Yin
Addol
Beirut
Raasler
Controlled Hiring Not Now In Lorain County
Employment ceiling figures for Lorain County firms were approved by Dr. W. P. Edmunds and the Cleveland Priority Committee after Lorain director Ward A. Riley submitted them. The program for male workers and the WMC Priority Services becomes effective today, noting 29,368 employees on May 4 among those affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geran
W. P. Edmunds
Cleveland
War Manpower Commission
Army
Navy
Air Camps
O.C.T
Ward A. Riley
Loraly County
WMC
Edmyunds
WMG
Sale Of Forfeited Lands To Be Held On Monday Morning
A chaotic notice describes the scheduled sale of forfeited lands in Ohio. Sales begin Monday at 10 a.m. with a list of parcels including factory sites and county properties. The auction runs through the week with about 25,000 parcels planned for future offerings, continuing on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays except holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ayres
Gatested Lands
Moray
Ayreg
Lara
Loran
Agy
Uzehure
Colo
Yadu Avenue
Est Haven
Root Road
Fulton
Thew Shovel Co
Suditer
Ohio
Ealex
Apel
Burma Road Cut By Chinese As They Hammer Salween Line
Chinese forces press toward Tengehung and Lungling Magshif sector as they strike multiple points along the Salween corridor. The attack aims to sever last Japanese supply routes near Tengehung, with reports of fierce resistance and isolated actions around Mogaung as Gen Stilwell coordinates efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yunnan
Tengehuing
Lungling- Magshif
Tengehung
Wey
Joseph W. Stilwell
Burma
Mogaung
South Amherst Man Missing In Action
Mr and Mrs Louis Ruth of South Amherst report their son Pfc Walter Q Ruth is missing in action since May while serving in North Africa and later Europe. He enlisted March 18 and was believed to have landed in a campaign in 1944 with a brother also serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Ruth
Aireet
South Amherst
Walter Q
Hay
Aince
Fie
Ruth
North Caroling
Lo- Africa
Lo ‘Hs
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy Veowns
Lake Sandusky
Encre Murey
Wisigsti Lake Erie
Finland
Saipan Island
Carl Gc, Triplett
GOP
Thomas EF. Dewey
Herbert Brownell
Sen
Chandler
Deway
Volog.a. Camp
See-Kes
Vermin River
Suniday
Moscow
Posttt
Atyeth
Minsk
Germi
Beresina
Borisov
Beliaved
Mizale
Warsaw
Berlin
Avan
Cherulakhovaky
Minak
Moscow-Minsk-Warsaw
Ovifank
Svebbing
Henry
Betteferstein
Lorain County
Fas
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