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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1944
Page
2
A veteran observer argues newsreels shape public perception by selecting closing closeups and edited moments. He warns editors hold vast influence over political fortunes and stresses voters deserve candidates chosen on ability rather than spectacle.
A stream of gossip and sensational snippets covers Beery family drama with Carol Ann’s age dispute, Astaire’s costume bit, a pearl button shortage anecdote, Tom Neal’s tardiness tale, and Virginia Belmont’s evolving roles, all tied to MGM and the McNaught Syndicate distribution.
Penfield 4 H club met at Society Hall and shared refreshments, a quilting gathering at Society Hall with hostess Mrs Alvernon Rollin, and a Ladies Aid visit to Spencer for a potluck. News items include a baby girl Julie Louise born to Mr and Mrs Wayne Johnson, several furloughs and relocations of service members, a family party for LeRoy Hignett, and a historic note on 1843 dentist work hours in Cleveland.
Reports from Tokyo quote official sources naming Emperor Hirohito designating a new government led by Koiso and Yonai amid cabinet reshuffle talks. Koiso and Yonai meet Tojo aides, aiming to form a cabinet while reassuring allies and military leaders that the war will continue. In other news, fire crews checked Fisher’s store on Broad Street for smoke but found no fire. Isaly’s also inspected.
A dense listing of radio shows, times, and programs across WGAR and affiliates. Highlights include News segments with Opel House Muale Moments, music blocks, front page updates, Mystery Dinner Music, and Fulton Lewis Jr. broadcasts. Multiple stations, host lineups, and program blocks are identified with extensive band and time details.
Youth Fellowship hosts a beebeeper project at seven, Ridgeville Grange holds a dance party at eight, Ridgeville bake sale prep urged at the post office. Sunday marks North Ridgeville ball field’s fourth anniversary with three games. Monday sees Girl Scouts meet at lawn hall at seven. Penfield Milk Subsidy meeting at town hall eight with subsidy payments.
The notice permits service members to receive one gallon of gasoline for each day of furlough or leave. Gasoline cannot be issued for passes shorter than three days. Applicants must specify the intended purpose of the gasoline allotment to keep records straight.
A damaged OCR fragment outlines proposed price changes and transportation rules for August and September, including an 18 percent per pound increase and a total added amount. It mentions gasoline ratios, plant employee handling, dealer provisions for stove certificates, and regulatory notices to be reported to the district office by July 26.
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