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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1945
Page
10
Washington reports Secretary Clinton P. Anderson has shown rapid, decisive leadership in his first two weeks. Allies expect his food program to prove effective under Congressional support. His initial nationwide report on food prospects will air tonight via press and radio amid possible caution over feed-supply declines.
Anderson works with Hope to avoid past controversies while vowing not to back down if programs risk. He pushes for immediate catch butter ration changes, arguing the need to move quickly when conditions warrant. OPA initially delayed but then allowed an immediate cut after review. Anderson’s aides note his frequent use of the word why.
Loretta Young and Col. Thomas H. A. Lewis welcomed a six pound son named Peter. He has a brother Christopher who turns one August 1 and a sister Judy whom Young adopted. The couple’s home life and the Downer's Tavern note provide local color from Perkinsville Virginia.
Chaplain Captain T. J. Mattingley, former pastor of First Christian Church, described his two and a half years in service in India as a hospital chaplain. He spoke of missionary work, starvation, and the need for practical religion to sustain nations, and noted wounded servicemen receive top care addressing spiritual needs. He traveled home by plane, then helped at a Casa Blanca military hospital before awaiting reassignment. Mrs Mattingley attended, and a reception followed. Also mentioned are chaplains St David Pelle and Captain Wayne Burdue, the latter stationed in Germany. Italy to publish a White Book listing war criminals and German atrocities, a months-long documentation task.
County health officials sue Mendelson Reduction Co at Ford road to stop rendering operations after June 19 finding the plant a public nuisance and ordering abatement by July 1. The 20 acre site with 700 foot frontage is alleged to be dirty with decaying animal carcasses and odors from old rubber fuel.
Senate subcommittee backed a resolution urging Congress to set a 65 cent per hour straight time minimum to improve living conditions for millions of workers earning less. The measure would direct the National Railway Mediation Board to treat any rate below 65 cents as substandard, replacing the current 55 cent minimum.
A congressional subcommittee report shows more than 10 million workers outside agriculture earn less than half a cent an hour. If raised to 65 cents, annual cost would reach about 4 billion dollars. The panel urges wage-hour act amendments and a decisive WLB policy on substandard wages using a cost-of-living budget.
Joseph Toth of 154 Woodford Avenue was fined 50 dollars and costs and received a six month driving ban after pleading guilty in Elyria police court to a liquor DUI charge. He was arrested on Lodi Street at 1 20 am today. Newburyport couple appeals for missing love bird in Newburyport News.
In Columbus the Ohio CIO council issued a weekly newsletter stating the sth general assembly showed mediocrity. It blamed State Republican Chairman E D Schorr for the poor record and said he built committees that killed liberal legislation. The newsletter charged GOP members with selfish attitudes while rural lawmakers opposed measures aiding their cities. It noted Democrats as party-minded and Republicans as shrewd.
GUAM The city of Gifu with a population of 172,340, near Nagoya, has been three quarters destroyed by B 20s with buildings burned and factories leveled from a raid on July 10. The 20th AAF announced the damage, placing Gifu second in burned out area percentages, led by Takamatsu at 78 percent.
A local case centers on Gita being fined for a Tokus shirha deal at 74 per tent, reflecting a contentious price and enforcement action. The incident highlights regulatory scrutiny and marketplace tensions affecting vendors.
Service visitors at the War Price and Rationing Board office were noted with furlough lengths for several personnel. Donald B. Smith Army 31 days. Cation R. Bally Navy 3 days. Warfield Rock Navy 3 days. Robert J. Dietrich Navy 11 days. Raymond A. Bowen Navy 4 days. Also mentions fuel from Dubliners renting and working mountain peat banks.
Fragmentary ad style text touts ERS-HELP as a remedy to pain and illness. It claims herbs purge bowels and cleanse liver and kidneys, promising life return and relief from misery. The message urges readers to buy ERB for rapid improvement.
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