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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1942

Page

8

Digs Up 4 500 Pounds Of Rubber Bags

Approximately 4000 pounds of rubber bags were dug from an old pinic site near the Jane-Wear Rubber Company in East Avenue North. J Kelling organized the effort as president of the Northern Growers Camp and led days of digging to recover bags in a 1 3 foot pit. Bags, dirt covered but in fair condition, were turned over to an air company for distribution through the county sale and national. The drive expanded with additions at gasoline stations and various rubber and parasrubber items collected. Tonight Elyria Lions Club plans a citywide scrap rubber collection with Boy Scouts aiding. Fourteen trucks will collect rubber citywide, with shelves of rural 4-H clubs contributing hundreds of pounds.

Letain County Terap Dutlus J. Kelling Sed Camping Aroun Jane-Wear East Avenue Thary W. Luethi Kelling Nemate Ludhi Lorain County Seth Elyria Lions Club Elyria Busnessesr Boy Scouts

Army Physical Standards Are Modified

Washington announces changes to Army physical standards effective August. Limited military service will allow regular 1-A men with minor physical defects to serve. 1-B classifications will go to areas under the War Department for civilian life transition. Eligible defects include one-eyed vision and total hearing loss with specified severities and dentition issues. options include dental prosthetics and reclassification.

IGTON Daly Henry L. Stimson Todas Terrong GAP Area Service Command Wer Mira Trier Army Wersha

Approve Contract For Floodlighting

The contract with Mable Service Co covers floodlighting for the under structure at the war site. The annual rate is 45 dollars per year per unit with potential cancellation at any time, and the equipment secures the property in question.

Chanter Emmursnatiere

Weather Today Forecast Details Missing

Fragments from a weather page provide unclear and partially readable data. Unable to determine region timing conditions or temperatures from the garbled OCR text.

Offices Of Draft Boards Not Open Tomorrow

Draft board offices in Hlyzla and North Widgeville will close tomorrow due to the July holiday. Memorial Day operations were maintained at selective service sites, while state headquarters indicated discretion to close cities for the Independence Day observance.

Hlyzla North Widgeville Dealt Selective Service Atste Chatrenen Citiees

Board To Try Fight German Saboteurs

A seven man military commission appointed by President Roosevelt will soon convene to try eight German saboteurs who landed in the United States from submarines. The trial will follow home rules and may seek the death penalty for the eight Nazis. Maj. Gen. Frank S. McCay will preside with a panel that includes Maj. Gen. Blanton Winship and other senior officers. The defendants are accused of plans to destroy U S industries and transportation. the venue and secrecy of the proceedings will be determined by the commission.

Washington Haerevelt Ronevelt Atorney Francis Biddle Judge Advocate General Army Land Prem Florida New York City Witch Lykers AEF

Man Convicted Of Treason Awaits Sentence

Dethoit July 3 Max Stephan a tavern proprietor and naturalized citizen was found guilty by a federal jury of treason for aiding German war prisoner Peter Krug to escape. He faced possible life imprisonment and a fine for aiding the escape and related actions. Judge Arthur J. Tuttle warned that sentence would await the customary report from federal investigators.

Dethoit Max Stephan Heveareeld Tavern Ureder Stephan United States Peter Krug Arthur J. Tuttle Krux Georan Air Furre Rawmatville Detroit River Monty St . Theodore Bray

Wellington Band Night Sparks Civic Campaign Talk

A fragmented notice from Wellington outlines a band night amid a broader sales tax campaign. It references a 80 to BIA period, a special sales window, and mentions postal stamps and civic duties, tying local events to a wider tax plan.

Wellington Amazican

Speaker Tells Of Work Of The O P A

Russell Cmk regional O P A executive officer described the Office of Price Administration efforts to protect consumers and curb inflation at the Elyria Democratic Women's Club. He outlined the Cleveland regional office structure, price division roles, inspections, and education for fair distribution and price ceilings not to be violated. The talk highlighted consumer information campaigns and the goal of equitable wartime resource allocation.

Russell Cmk Cleveland Elszia Michigan OB AL Colt Conk Feb Tanening Divison Wits Can Pal

Scout Killed By Wit And Run Car

A report details a fatal car accident where a scout was struck and killed after veering onto a curb. The incident occurred as individuals placed patriotic materials along a trail boat area, with several others sustaining injuries.

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Germans Use Second-Line Troops In Russia As Losses Rise

Russians report heavy German losses at Kursk and Sevastopol with second-line troops pushed into battle. Soviet dispatches claim German tanks and infantry overwhelmed, city fighting intensifying in Sevastopol while fronts shift between Belgorod Volchansk and Kharkov.

Russia Moscow Ctr Kurk Encoy Evastopul Pare Ty Organ Pravda Tme Kursk Susdans Adolf Hitler Bnandes Acten Sans Sevastopol Crimean Nelgorod Votchansek Mort Kharkov Jayvis Hishting Cty Icon Volchansk Belgorod Volchansé Pravén Communist Party

Elyrian's Will View Tank Destroying Unit Sunday

Elyrian's Will plans a Sunday afternoon event from 2 to 4 PM at Elyria and Tem for a public display of a modern tank destroyer unit and an artillery battery. Local military men from Ft Hayes will present equipment and allow spectators to inspect gear, with troops driving armor to the Lend stadium and available guides from Meyer Joseph Quetta's tank battalion.

Elyrian’s Coutar United Elyria Meyer Joseph Quetta Tank Battalion Ft. Hayes Lalpier Trrain Sanday Elpru Tery Mayne Petro Br Urecratieet Ehsia Bok Bard Petar Dram Am Buide Issa Mat

Faltering anti inflation program spurs national showdown

Washington notes a heated clash over anti inflation policy between Price Administrator Leon Henderson and the administration versus Congress. The struggle centers on budgeting, subsidies, and wage and price controls affecting farmers workers and manufacturers amid calls to expand or cut programs.

Washington Iit Leon Henderson Congress Henserzen Capitol Senate Greerieprise Colling Hengenen Hendenen Henny Cis

War Summary of July 3 190 AFRICA AND RUSSIA FIGHTS

Fronts report German RN and Russian actions with heavy fighting on multiple theaters. German general delays assault at El Mamein while Russians claim street fighting in Sevastopol. RAF bombers strike German submarine area and war industries for the fourth time this week.

London RAE

Four British Destroyers And Cruiser Sunk

The Admiralty confirmed losses in the Mediterranean from recent convoy operations. The cruiser Hermione and four destroyers named Bedouin Tasty Grove and Airedale were sunk, along with the Polish destroyer Kujawiak.

London Daly Ts Admiralty Hermione Mediterranean Avp Tasty Grove Airedale

Elyria Quiet Independence Day Amid War Efforts

Elyria and Lorain County prepare for a subdued Fourth of July with no community celebration in Elyria as war production continues. Local groups redirect funds and fireworks to support the war effort, avoiding large public displays in Cascade Park last year.

Elyria Lorain County Coure Elytia Cascade Park

Americans urged to stay home over the holiday

Washington July 3 Defense Transportation official Joseph Eb Fastman Talay urged Americans to remain at home this Fourth of July. He framed at home celebrations as patriotic while wartime travel restrictions and fuel limits complicate holiday plans.

Washington Defense Transportation Ourchcer Joseph Eb Fastman Talay

Elyria Fire Loss Shows Reduction This Year

Fire loss in Elyria fell this year with preliminary estimates down from last year. The largest blaze occurred at Ge Rac s and Metal Company warehouse, 533 West Street, in May, causing costs between 900 and 9600 dollars.

Elyria Ge Racs and Metal Company West Street Chil Bates

British Hold The Line At El Alamein Battle

British troops repel renewed assault near El Alamein as Rommel halves his strength and redoubles efforts toward the Nile and Alexandria. Optimism in London contrasts with warnings of uncertain enemy resolve as defense firmed along a 3,000-foot front.

Cairo el Mamein Ithe Nile Aul Almerigan Ani London Rand Alexandria

Unsolved Lorain Slot Cleanup Probed After Five Years

Lorain police face renewed scrutiny over a long dormant slot machine cleanup. Investigations centered on confiscated Viton clubs linked to a fictitious owner William BicIntire, with the real proprietor never found. Prosecutor Austin OToole ordered destruction of the machines as part of an unclear statewide effort.

Lorain Cecetain Offeialy Cama William BicIntire Eischines Euder Austin Otoole Milice Ievestinum

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