Germans Lash Out Slow Down Allies In Italy
Rome reports intensified German counterattacks along a 160 mile front as Allied spearheads advance toward Livorno Florence and Ancona. German forces strike at multiple points slowing progress near Siena Rosignano and the Tyrrhenian coast while seeking to reinforce the Gothic line north of Pisa and Florence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Liguria
Rosignano
Shell
Gupfire
Rosignang
United Press
Eleanor Packard
Valterra
Pugyt- Bons
Florence
Colle Dti
Val l'Elsa
Poggi
Weather brief hints at scattered clouds and market mention
Fragmentary weather note mentions cloudiness and scattered shaw like conditions with undefined references. Market line appears on the same page, but details are incomplete.
Three Ballot Issues Likely From County Officials
Commissioner Alan Bratson stated the county will submit three postwar projects to voters this November if a report from the advisory committee on postwar projects is not received by July 1. The airport is valued at $600,000, the courthouse at $1,000,000, and a juvenile detention home at $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Bratson
Commissajone
Etsehdedvisory
Elyria Group Inducted Today Into Armed Forces
A small group from Elyria traveled to Cleveland for induction into the Army or Navy with no knowledge of the branch. A second group will go tomorrow for five-induction exams. Inductees not yet chosen await further orders at the city hall.
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Elyria
Cleveland
Armed
Army
Navy
Govuness Chamber
Holt
Todas
Elyria Selective Service Board
Gideon
Bookles
Albert Bersey
Elyria Cavite Military Service Committee
George Dayochaphan
American Legion
Fort
J. Dowk
Alfred Gould Wounded In Action Invasion Report
Wounded in action during the invasion of France last month, Alfred Gould is reported by his wife Mary Jean and Leslie Gold to be in a hospital in England with a severe left hip injury. Inducted last November, Gould went overseas with the infantry division in April. His family awaits further word on his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Gould
Aim
England
Army
Mary Jean
Iyarts
Elyria Nears War Bond Drive Goal With Strong Day
Elyria's war bond drive posts $511,498.50 in daily sales, inching toward the $3,962,274 quota. The city totals reach $4,847,240, or 27 percent, with only $154,??? left to hit the target as campaign ends soon. Local chair Harry W. Luethi remains confident the overtop will be achieved.
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Elyria
Harry W. Luethi
Tme
Lorain Civil Air Patrol To Hold Maneuvers Sunday
Lorain Civil Air Patrol plans Sunday maneuvers led by Lorain Squadron 4 commander WA Spiderman. The event includes tech head flying missions, drills, a mobile screen, and a staff meeting, with cadet participation for ages 13 to 17.
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Lorain Civil Air Patrol
Seraga
Heatherd Nood
Spiderman
Lorain Squadron 4
Techead
Mobile Csireen Walk
Seap
Arty Wall
Ate
Loerain
Cape
Dhue
Yvilies
Jan Th
Heavy Blows at Heart of Nazi Air Force
A thousand American Flying Fortresses and Liberators hammered central Germany targeting aircraft factories and oil refineries near Leipzig and other plants. Mustangs Thunderbolts and Lightning fighters accompanied the raid, with crews reporting large fires and explosions as bombs hit the targets in clear view.
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London
Americcan
Germany
Texhay
Biy
British Isles
Italy
Mock
Leipzig
Lutzenadorff
Maly
Oderta
German
Silestr
Brdstau
Mackay
Iitzkendorf
Central
Reich
Tergels
U. & Strategic Airforce
Eighth Airforce
DNB
Ameryan No. 2
ELYRIA Speaks For Victory in Daily War Bond Sales
Elyria reports strong war bond sales with total reaching several million dollars. Officials credit local drives and community support as residents purchase bonds to back the war effort and aid national victory.
Kiplinger Named Wellington Schools Head
Wellington Ar na ld Kuplinger principal of a Wellington high school for a year will become superintendent of Wellington schools succeeding Ralph Purdy who moved to Conneaut. His three year contract was approved from 42 applications. He previously taught mathematics and science at Junie dgh school and had five years at Beechglen. He has county and lodge ties explained, is married with children.
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Wellington
Arnald — Kuplinger
Wellington School Board
Ralph Purdy
Conneaut
Just Yebre
Junie
Belury
Welling Wat
Beeghlen
Mme
Ashland County
Kiphngyr
Wellington Blue Lodge
Wellington Congregatings
Tip
Son of Mr and Mrs Marqus Jackson Wounded in France
Mr and Mrs Charles Marcus Jackson received a telegram this morning stating their son Jesus Pvt. Marcus Merquis, 38, has been wounded in France on June 20 during World War II. Inducted June 26, 1940, he left home after graduation and went overseas January 1939. Hospital address not available.
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Charles Marqu Us Jackson
KR. D
Elying
Jesus
Mionard Merquis
France
Utey
Dhadius Juter
England
Wreck Train Tragedy Near Sellico Tennessee
Rescue crews pulled bodies from a splintered troop train wreck in a rock gorge near Sellico. More than 100 soldiers injured as cars piled up after the engine failed around a curve. Engineers J.C. Rollings and two others among the dead. crew and crates for identifications pending.
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Sellico
Tenn
Enemeepu
Aremén
Remalny Br
Parrow
Engurt
J.C. Rollings
Harold Tyler
Geer Fury
Cinginngts
Knoxville
Americans Seize Bridgehead West of St Lo in Normandy
Allied reports from London say Lt Gen Omar Bradley opened a new American offensive across the Vire river above St Lo, with heavy bombardment and rapid advances. American forces reportedly seized a bridgehead and moved toward La Haye Du Puits and Caen region as Germans countered to hold the front.
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Vire
Supreme
London
Omar W
Bradley
Normandy
Lo Coloday
Ayreland
la Hige-Du Plis
Allied Supreme Headquarters
Amerivate Jet Army
St. Loa
Indig
Seleed
Wodening
St Jean de ° Daye
St. Lo
Carentan
United Press
Henry T. Gorrell
U.S. Army
Novmidy
Gorrell
la Hose-Pu
Ogie
Carentan-Perciers
Carentan-St. Co
Cherbourg
Bayeux-Caen
la Haye
Quaint Samp
Alfred
St Sores-Periers
Carentan-Periers
Caen J
Paris
Caen
Brittany
Guenther von Kluge
Death Blow Near For Jap Garrison On Saipan Island
United Press reports Japanese defenders on Saipan island near surrender as American forces close in. Marines and Army push inland while flood of leaflets and air drops urge surrender. Japanese holdout positions collapse along the northern tip and coast as U.S. forces secure strategic points and prepare final assaults.
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Saipan Island
United Press
Joint Expeditionary Force
Saipan
Navy
Anzerdeath Mitney
WighWay
WighWay Was Designated As the Tool To Surrender For Vigilakin, Alata Low Us
Ict
Seypan
Witeleis
Wohudak
Bamphlets
Tim
Roy Mera
Americas
Torasla
Marpi Point
Cogel
Tangpsy Harbor
Maru Point
27Th Army
Tenapas
Hartford Circus Disaster Death Toll and Court Action
Hartford officials announce a high death toll after a major circus disaster. Prosecutor Leikind charges five officials with manslaughter as coroners and grand jury probe responsibility. Officials identify the president Edward Veralcg and other circus leaders. investigations run parallel with state police to determine failure points and safety violations.
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Hartford
Ansioug
Cutor S
Burr
Leikind
Mansaughtew
J. A. Haley
Whce
Edward Veralcg
da W. Blanchield
Wagomand
George W. Smith
Leonard Aylessworth
Leiking
Frank Healy
Pier 18
Connecticut
William H. Marlenson
Oval
Edward J. Hickey
Lerking
Haley
Smith
Versteeg
Blanchfield
Aylese
Gyrth
Ube
Who's Who in America debuts and expands
The article notes the May 1 1908 launch of the first Who's Who in America under Albert N Marquis and a later handy edition detailing biographical facts for about 42 000 people. It highlights the work as a prominent reference guiding readers to identify notable figures.
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Albert N. Marquis Higan
America
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Cain
Bremen
Sinoldie
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