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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1942
Page
7
A wartime dispatch describes ongoing desert fighting near El Alamein with British artillery and armored units engaging German tanks. The report notes destruction of tanks, advancing lines, smoke, dust, and flares as air and ground forces clash across the front.
The Lasralm Metropolitan Housing Authority reports a single overall bid for Glenwood Village housing project in the Gull road Poplar and Sycamore area. Schirmer Peterson Co of Cleveland submitted the bid for 74 buildings to house 20 families plus admin building roads lands cape and other works. Thirteen bids total were received but no plumbing bid was submitted making a composite recommendation impossible.
The Women's Republican Club of Northeast Loraty County plans a July 14 gathering at Avon Lakes Park Hall to mark its second year and recruit members. President Lucille Anderson leads a push for continued GOP activity with county and district candidates to be discussed for the August primaries. committee heads include A. B. Reddire and assistants Malers, Paul McCampbell, and Kote. The club has expanded influence across local towns and counties with active field work in Shelton and other areas.
A youth sustained abrasions to the fore head left hand and right leg after leaping from a two burne made tractor that veered toward a tree on Route Dr gast west of Elyria. Passenger Jack Bene dett Went Herca was unable to jump and suffered injuries as deputy sherif reeported the crash damaged the vehicle and killed the two occupants.
A fragmented weather brief mentions storms and changing wind patterns across the southeast region. The snippet hints at market reports on page two, with notes about prices and commodities for readers seeking updates beyond the weather.
A report to the Elyria civilian defense offices shows over 2,600 residents taking part in defense activities. The tally lists corps members, rescue and ward services, and voluntary workers across organizations coordinated by the Elyria Council and the American Red Cross.
A Helstein cow near Columbus produced 14865 pounds of milk in a year to feed a child through infancy. The record, associated with Ohio State University dairy science efforts, notes high butterfat content and substantial annual yield.
Pope Pius IIII addressed about 2000 people in New Vek, urging reflection and unity. Reports note rapid eyewitness accounts and police presence as the figure spoke with brief, decisive remarks to the crowd.
American tanks delivered a decisive punch in the Libyan desert clash as German armor faced the American assault. Captain Dee Abe of Texas, first to fire a shot from an American tank against a German tank, led the action amid a whirling sandstorm. The battle, described by United Press, ended with Americans retreating to base with few casualties and lessons in desert warfare.
The grand jury ordered Sheriff Carl B. Fineran to halt all bingo gambling as it neared the end of a three day session. The inquiry focused on privately run games and benefit bingo events by fraternal and civic groups, tied to a defense fund drive in Sheffield Lake. A key witness in the slot machine case previously confiscated from Soralts clubs testified, with a stenographic record made at the prosecutor’s request.
H A Finneran, state tax examiner, announced county wide stops July 16 to 31 to assist merchants with annual retail sales reports. He will be at Oberlin July 16, Wellington July 16 and 24, Elyria July 18 and 23, Crafton July 23, and at various locations including the City Dock and Chamber of Commerce offices. Hours are 9 am to 6 pm except Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm. Merchants should bring books and figures for accuracy.
David Simon of Elyria and Jo steph Louis Radita of Grafton are among three men selected to examine the Ohvo gerision of the Cal Artonautics Administration in Washington. Samuel White Guetter of the orth East Olmeistevc announces the Lorain-based group will assist in planning airport facilities for military use. work begins after induction in October.
Lorain County dateline Nipig Auutions announce final deadline for scrap rubber Wednesday midnight Friday. Campaign officials report progress with pounds collected and purchased at a tent per pound, urging remaining participants to turn in any extra rubber within three days.
A large Elyria group was inducted at Cleveland this morning under the new automatic furlough policy. Nine men from Elyria were part of the first batch including Harold Curtis Causby and Raymond Gray. Most will return home tonight on two week furlough before proceeding to the Army reception center.
British remote columns formed by tanks artillery and motorized infantry launched savage attacks along the Alamein line west of Alexandria. They destroyed some enemy tanks and captured prisoners while fighter bombers battered targets across the battle area. Royal Air Force planes claimed direct hits and shot down three enemy aircraft, with follow up raids reported near Tobruk.
Preparations are under way in Elyria for a Fats Salvage Campaign next week announced by J. N. Faseler, chairman of the Elyria salvage committee. Mrs. Leonard Tufford is named chairwoman to mobilize women’s groups and other organizations to cooperate. Meat dealers back the plan to buy waste fats at four cents a pound to supply glycerine for explosives. The War Production Board notes five billion pounds of kitchen fats are wasted yearly, urging each family to save one to two pounds monthly.
Sheffield reports theft of three tires and wheels from a car parked in a garage on Goll Road. Family notes the vehicle was damaged, with a fourth tire left disturbed and an attempt to steal an additional tire observed by a neighbor.
Egypt reports British air strikes with long range bombers joining new forces in fierce raids on eastern Alexandria area. Europe notes Hungarians aiding anti German Chetniks and Polish Russian guerrillas smuggling arms. Russia reports Nazi advances near Kursk and Kharkov as Soviet offensive momentum grows.
The eight Nazi saboteurs face execution as a jury trial opens in the Justice Department building in Washington. Security is tight with police shielding the proceedings and barricades in place.
United Press dispatch describes the rapid sinking of the British cruiser Hermione near Alexandria. Captain Ouver commands the stern station as crew struggle to abandon ship while submarine threats loom and limited orders are issued amid heavy fire. The debris and chaos mark a grim battle posture as dialogue indicates casualties and fear.
Dispatches from the Don river front describe German reinforcements and air power in heavy fighting as Soviet and British leaders reportedly discuss allied operations. Counterattacks emerge northwest of Voronezh and near Kharkov, with both sides expanding air efforts to seize local air superiority. Some Hussite forces claim being outflanked, while Tass notes fresh German reserves south of Stary Oskol as battles intensify.
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