Sub Menace To Be Reduced Says Knox
MIAMI Florida July 16 Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox said submarine threat in Atlantic coastal waters would be curtailed as convoys expand. He noted merchant ships in the Gulf area would soon be protected and that Britain’s offensive offshore maneuvers have been minimized as the navy studies enemy methods and adopts counter measures.
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Miame
Fla
Cry
Chavers
Errth
Attr Ontr
Mendre
Atlantic
Sang Lanes
Savy
Frank Knox
Tata Knox
Gulf
Megica
Juhs
Athuttte
Caribbean
Secretary of Navy
Miami
Su Whater
Chimaard
British Isles
President May Ask Control Of Wages
Washington July 16. Roosevelt considers a drastic anti inflation program including wage and salary controls if Congress cannot wait for a six week recess. He has informally advised legislative leaders, with some hoping to delay until September, others wanting immediate action. A wage center and bas sidization are features discussed, with plans likely delivered in a presidential message rather than a department head letter.
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Washington
H— Conkresy
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
House
Pres Dent
Rossevelt
Arsther Testler
U S Will Ignore Vichy Protest Over Appointed Reps
Wallington July 16 The United States will ignore Vichy protest over appointing two American representatives to consult with the fighting French in London on war conduct. A note of protest was received but deemed not to require American acknowledgment. Admiral Harold A Stark and Brig Gen Charles J Teile named to consult with French terms in London.
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Wallington
United States
Vichy
London
State Department
Harold A Stark
Charles J. Teile
U S Lend Lease Head In London
A terse London dispatch notes senior U S officials in London as wartime aid programs proceed. The report highlights U S assistance to Great Britain and mentions ongoing administration and plans discussed during the day.
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U.S
London
The Weather in Ohio and Markets Today
Weather in Ohio and market updates lead today’s page with brief notes on temperature trends and notable price shifts. Readers are advised to check local noon forecasts and exchange quotes for detailed figures.
Dies Suddenly at Home of Friend in Lakewood
Death intervened today as Tow ard D. Cook, despite his 14 years, was about to discard his retirement for employment in assist in the courney's war effeet. Mr. Cook, a retired department typc intendent at The otional.
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D. Cook
Courney
Cook
Department Typc
Otional
Elyria resident dies after conference with war officials
Tube Co veteran of 47 years, Drath Cork, of Lakewood and Elyria, died unexpectedly at his friend's home after a heart failure. He had worked at National Tube Co and rose to superintendent before retiring in 1935, later assisting factory surveys for the State Department of Education.
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Elyria
Frank
Hickey
Lake Avenue
Lakewood
Goard
Drath
New Alexardria
Cork
Stes
Latrote
Elgiia
Johnson i
The
Bath Co
Blooming Mills
Skelp
National Tube Co
Ete
Elyria Boant
Stimson Sees Lower Draft Age Limit
Secretary of War Henry Stimson said the United States may need to lower the draft age to 15 to meet manpower demands. He noted wars have been won by calling single men 21 to 35 and young married men, and urged 19 to 20 year olds to not alter plans yet. He cited weather conditions in the Mediterranean as making reconnaissance difficult and promised updates as information arrives.
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Washington
Henry Ty
Stinson
Stimson
United States
Simson
Menatians
War Bond Sales In County Lag In June Totals
County war bond sales for June totaled $447,000, well below the month’s $630,000 quota. Payroll plans and Federal Reserve payroll purchases could lift county totals beyond the target, with July’s quota set at $736,000. Amherst plants show strong payroll participation and high employee purchase rates, aided by active committee work.
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A. J. Ploches
Plochtz
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve Bank
Techer
Amherst
Macher
S Automatic Co
American Specialty Co
Amherst Cold Storage Co
Evan Need
A. Tenat
F Gibson
Schieterstein
Frank Loch
Eric Nash
Plecler
Roosevelt Sends Assistant to China for Talks
Washington July 1 The president has dispatched his administrative assistant Lauchtiti Currir to China to confer with General Prime Ckbre Kal-Shik amid White House announcements today.
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E.D.R
China
Washington
Renevelt
Lauchtiti Currir
Onnfer
Pnime Ckbre Kal-Shik
Hoare Annaunend Inday
Forecast Overhauling Of Shipbuilding Schedules
United Nations notes forecast major overhaul of shipbuilding and shipping schedules in response to wartime demands. Curtailed cargo space and rationing plans accompany talks between Churchill and Roosevelt about material supplies and production shifts. A British trade mission travels to Washington to coordinate this effort amid broader naval strategy and submarine threats.
Navy Announces Promotion of Dr Jore man E Daringer to Lieutenant Mas Inger
Dr Jore man E Daringer is now Lieut Mas Inger in the Navy medical corps and left yesterday for Norfolk Virginia to report for active service. Lieut Basinger, son of Dr and Mrs S F Basinger of 144 Ohio street, has been on the Huma Road Hospital staff in Cleveland since 1928 but lived in Elyria until then.
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Joreman E. Daringer
Mas Inger
Navy
Medical’ Corps
Norfolk
Virginia
Lieu Basinger
S. F. Basinger
Ohio Street
Huma Road Hospital
Cleveland
Elyria UN
Major Maurice J Moon Promoted After World War I Service
Announcement lists Maurice J Moon promoted to major in the Army after serving in World War I. He began as a first lieutenant, served in the Officers Reserve Corps, and rose through captain to major. He led induction for the Cleveland district before his call to active service in July 194. He and his wife with three children lived on West Avenue. his wife and children now reside in Lakewood.
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Furmer Ely
Maurice J. Moon
Oficers
Cleveland
Fortages
Codumbus
John Moon
Moon
Drive For Phonograph Records For Fighting Men
The American Legion begins a nationwide drive to collect phonograph records for armed forces abroad. People donate old records and contribute new records or players to support servicemen. Elyria Seven members are tasked with asking households to search for records before the March 17 deadline.
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American Legion
Tury American Camp
U.S
Patpece
Croet Records
Feye
Tre
Byria
Elyria
Elytia
Cath Seven
44 Cent Raise For Little Steel Workers
Washington July 16 The War Labor Board prepared to announce a 44 cent per day wage increase for about 157000 Little Steel workers. The decision grants maintenance of union membership and a 2 union shop while retroactive to last February. It affects 400000 auto workers and 450200 workers at Inland, Republic, Bethlehem and other firms, with broader ripple effects across aviation industries.
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Washington
Tabor Board
Aiecvs
United Steel Workers Dtor
iIn
Inland Steel
Republic Steel
Hethlehem, Steel, and Counerttown Sheet and Tube
Retailers Report Strong War Stamps Sales In Victory Campaign
Merchants report better sales of War Stamps and Bonds during the past week as the local Victory campaign expands. Four special sale tents operable at front open, with many stores selling stamps at counters. Tomorrow labeled American Heroes Day aims to boost purchases and reach higher totals for Bonds and Stamps nationwide.
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Hietatiera
Eig
Fth
Chamber of Commerce
McAttle
United States
Tront
Batis
Lotres
Harold Smith Receives Commission as Second Lieutenant
Harold Smith, among Elyria volunteers, has received his commission as a second lieutenant in the quartermaster's division at Fort Francis E. Warren Wyoming. He and two Flynn men were inducted November 23 1940. His family details note multiple brothers in service or education.
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Harold Smith
Elyria
Fort Francis E. Warren
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Licut
Smith
Army
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Camp Forrest
Tennessee
Akron
Fort Francis E. Waremen
Chinese Forces Drive Japs Back Near Tsinchin Amid Offense
News dispatch reports Chinese troops resuming a frontal assault northeast of Werxoch and pushing Japanese combat units from Tsinchin, inflicting casualties and taking prisoners. A Japanese unit was believed to be near Vechten with Chinese pursuit continuing today.
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Tsinchi¢n
Werchox
Vechten
Me Chines
Oberlin man Jameson in Kentucky stroke case
Jameson, son of Dr and Mrs OG C Jameson of Oberlin, is critically ill at Fort Knox Kentucky after a heat stroke Monday. He has not regained consciousness since the incident. Accompanied by Donald's wife and brother John of Chicago, his father left for Kentucky to be with him. Jameson joined the army a week ago and is known in Lorain County Boy Scouts as a former ranger at the Oberlin ramp test and a Frececralogit for Oberlip and vicin NY.
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Ossul. Jameson
OG. C. Jameson
Oberlin
Fort Knox
Anny
Lorain County
Boy Scouts
Vicin
Nazis Retake Ground at Alamein In Early Offensive
The communiqué says German forces briefly recaptured hill positions near Alamein while British Eighth Army pressed a counter attack. Reports indicate Axis troops advanced in the central sector and secured western end positions though the Middle East command notes limited German gains.
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Rosus
the Alamein
Hill of Jesus
Claude
Auchinieck
el Alamein
Jeans
Ickes To Visit Lorain Plant
Federal petroleum coordinator Harold L. Ickes will visit the Lorain plant to view pipe manufacture for a new line from Longview Texas to Salem New Jersey. He will be accompanied by Miner officials and executives from United States Steel and National Tube Co. The Lorain plant now furnishes rout pipe for the 550 mile line, 34 inches in diameter, supporting petroleum movement and easing shortages via pipe, barge, river, and rail routes.
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Fhre National Tube
Harold L. Ickes
Federal Petroleum
Lorain
Longview
Texas
Salem
Tekes
United States Steel Co
High National Tube Co
Whitch
Canteraut
Local School Grounds To Be Salvage Stations
Fragmented text describes plans to set up salvage stations on local school grounds within ten days. It mentions donations of materials and services for building activities and outlines an organizational setup with roles for Elyria Sevens members and two female assistants. A general meeting is scheduled tonight in City Hall with officials leading salvage operations and logistics outlined.
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Basser
Elyria Sevens
Weark
Tpim
Council
Tnrtruce Vone
Nity Evernitice
Ty Taser
Intiides
F. J. Holiday
Jim Ammitage
Jeanette Fox
Robert HH. Cre
Day Cronin
Diederich
Rus sians claim rapid German push toward Stalingrad fronts
The dispatch notes an accelerated tempo as Soviet sources describe a continued enemy sweep across the southern front. A correspondent cites Millerovo 410 miles west of Stalingrad as a dangerous dagger thrust, with German forces pushing southeast from Millerovo to cut the Stalingrad-Dokets corridor.
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Hitler
Stalingrad
Donets
North Caucasus
Hostov
Milferove
Millerovo
War reports from Europe Africa and Russia
Europe Hungary reports 2590 Serbs killed in civilian revolt as Italian forces strike rebels. Africa Ants retake coastal ground while British advance is limited. Russia Nazis push two pronged offensives toward Stalingrad threatening Voronezh as Soviet counterattacks occur north of the river.
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Europe
Hungary
Italy
Africa
Ake
Russia
Stalingrad
Voronesh
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Etry
Laken Shetty
Cates
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Miniter
Winster Churchill
Roosevet Cherehill
Monard Linday
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Army Air Frees
Robert Tulk
Robert Mors
William Bird
Jack Lundprass
Seco
Herman Kietel
Bill McDermott
Roger McDonnell
Lane Barton
Hen Mafl
Peula
Calif
Elyrians
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Do. Smith
Ironton
Rev. Smith
Bethany Baptist Church
Lee Smith
Moultrie
Georgia
Willis Smith
Harold
Lves
Middle Avenue
Hudentay Wateerforce University
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Tuakesee Institute
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Lorain Plant
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