Eyewitness Report on Tokyo Bombing and War Moves
An eye witness dispatch describes the U S Army raid on Tokyo April 18 and the impact on Tokyo including factory targets and the Emperors palace. The report notes suppression of Roosevelt's peace appeal and a United States submarine sinking a Japanese liner carrying war technicians. It also recounts prisoner experiences, repatriation liners and diplomatic exchanges with Japanese officials as the war escalated.
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Nute
Vevser
Jadon Tonyo
Niagevelts
Araperoe
Jak Army
Wass Kazi
Roosevelt
United States
Ince
Wvestlea- den
Espinnare
Akhter Sears
Jeema Maru
Conte di Verdi
Mozambique
Peretugal
Janice Doelittte
Tokan
Teable
Troen
Ir Mitsui
Argat
Pearl Harbor
Hirohito
Rennevelt
Japan
Joseph Clark
Tst Raed
Tokyo
Dern
Erike
Elyria Foundry Co Employees Buy War Bonds
The Elyria Foundry Company workers participate in a war bond drive through payroll deductions. A company meeting outlines the plan and emphasizes employee support for the bond program, with details on purchases and implications for the broader drive.
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Elyria Foundry Co
Ruhr And Rhine Valleys Raked By RAF Bombs
British night raids struck German industrial valleys of the Ruhr and Rhine as RAF bombers targeted Ruhr and Rhine valley industrial sites. The Air Ministry credited five German aircraft shot down by Night Fighters over England, with crews including Beaverbrook and Czechoslovak volunteers among those downed.
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Ruhr
Rhine
Naysal
England
Germany
Huhr
Air Ministry
Wang
Stax Aitken Sum
Beaverbrook
Cechoslovakian
TAF
Henge
Mate Soeviet
Damare
Don
RAP
Commant
Prussia
West Midlands
Judges File Their Budget Requests
The board of county commissioners hears judges present next year’s needs totaling about $25 0860. They request funding to cover salary increases for two court bailiffs and several existing items. The 1903 budget pattern notes salaries, bakils, jurors fees, criminal cases, and court veterans expenses among line items.
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Buster Paters Foltons
Jury Wheel Names Reported Amid Turbulent Year
A distorted account notes 300 names placed in a jury wheel amid a tense year. The report mentions a formal process with committees and a ceremonial drumbeat, but the exact details are unclear due to OCR errors.
War Relic Donation Sparks Local Memorial Service
In Cleveland Ohio the community of Cuvahesa Hieshee donated a war relic to a scrap drive. The gesture accompanied memorial services held by the Gideons Comact Memorial Board to honor veterans and recent wartime sacrifices.
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Gideons Comact Memorial Services
Cleveland
Cuvahesa Hieshee
German Line In Egypt Still Unbroken
British and Allied air and ground forces engage near El Alamein as Rommel’s line holds firm. Reports say enemy positions dented but not broken, with 88 mm guns and Axis defenses delaying Allied advances. Ground fighting continues across Tel El Eisa and surrounding ridges as British forces press to dislodge Axis troops.
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el Alamein
Erwin Rommel
Libya
Keyp
Rewand
Bratith
Tel el Elsa
Makhkhsd
Tel el Eisa
Mitewriya
Hel Rawrisat
Mir El-Sheim
Taga
Unprecedented Sacrifices To Come Warned By Hull
Secretary of State Hull warned in a July radio address that all 28 United Nations, including the United States, must sacrifice time and resources to defeat the Axis powers. He urged nations to endure unprecedented self denial to prevent Hitler and Japan from dominating the postwar order. He outlined plans for a future international security framework to maintain peace and liberty.
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Hull
Washington
Corde Mary
Start
United States
Roosevelt
Hitler
United Nations
Hult
Increasing Production Of Munitions From War Board Report
The War Production Board reported in July that U S munition output in Q2 rose to nearly four times 1941 levels, while Canadian output reached about three times. The board urged further increases under future schedules, covering the first half of the year. It noted the U.S. pace lagged Canada but aimed for stronger effort in both nations.
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Washington
United States-Canadian War Production Board
Roosevelt
W. L. MacKenzie Ring
United States
Canada
Uitler
Raven
Expert Swimmer Drowns In The Vermilion River
Vermilion reports the drowning of noted swimmer Fran Sievers, who disappeared while swimming in the Vermilion River yesterday afternoon. Authorities recovered the body and began an investigation, with details pending.
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Sievers
Urges Farm Parity System Be Scrapped
A muddled OCR item urges scrapping the farm parity system in favor of a purity plan. The text mentions reform and farmers but is garbled, leaving unclear names, dates, or specific actions beyond broad political pressure on agricultural policy.
Elyria Woman to Attend Civilian Protection School
Mrs. Mark A. Abbe of 319 Idle Ave plans to enter the War Dept Civilian Protection School at Purdue University. Abbe, a two time graduate with background in national defense and the American Women's Volunteer Service, aims to study for war service roles while awaiting anticipated air raids and protective duties near the Sth Army Corps areas.
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Mark A. Abbe
Idle Ave
Cane
Iran
Boys To Make Bike Trip To Y Camp
A group of boys will undertake a cycling trip to a YMCA camp, with chaperones and routine planning noted. The event focuses on youth activity, safety, and group transportation arrangements.
Two Business Places Here Burglarized
Burglary reports say two businesses were robbed last night with doors forced and contents disturbed. Police investigated, detailing break in at Tarry's Taye and a nearby Lin station, listing items stolen and potential suspects in a confused, partially legible account.
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Tarry
Tayeem
Tarrs
Kiwanians Hear Interesting Talk On Rubber Outlook
Local Kiwanians heard a talk on the rubber outlook with emphasis on market conditions and future demand. The speaker highlighted potential price trends and industry developments affecting regional stakeholders.
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Rubber Outlook
Jaundice Fatal To 62 U.S. Soldiers
Secretary of War Henry Stimson reported jaundice caused 62 U.S. Army casualties between January and July, with 2 deaths and a 1 in 461 case fatality. He cited vaccine changes and a recent decline in cases, noting peak incidents in mid June and most cases occurring at home.
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Washington
Henry Lo Stimson
Surgeon
Stimron
Bomne
Waren
Boy On Bike Hit By Car Suffers Severe Injuries
A boy on a bicycle was struck by a car and sustained severe injuries. Police and emergency responders arrived at the scene to aid the rider and secure the area. The incident remains under investigation to determine fault and gather witness statements.
Ask Quick Action On Pre Flight Training Course
A brief note requests urgent action on a pre flight training course. It mentions September reception and aims to inform the record keeper, with a telephone call reported to Riga school people.
Do Or Die Stand Reported In Moscow War Dispatch
Moscow calls for a do or die stand as Red Army forces clash with Nazi and Slovak troops along the Don and near Rostov. German assaults threaten Novocherkassk and Tsimlyansk, with heavy fighting reported in the Don river region and around the Caucasus oil corridor.
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Moscow
Wiefense
Caucasia
Rostov
Alolf Hitler
Don
Novocherkassk
Tsim
Hostov
Henemy Mat Ben
Gerssars
Tsimlyanskayay
Novocherbank
Estoy
Enraged towns attacked Prozor as war intensifies
London dispatch reports guerrilla forces led by Mikhailoriteh striking the Prozor region. Civilian deaths are listed as including men women and children. Allied and Axis troops clash with reports of executions and reprisals amid intensifying battles along the Ju sc ul atis front. Authorities note German and Italian units continuing violence to suppress resistance.
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London
Mikhailoriteh
Prozor
Suthalto
Viteh
Italy
Theron
Bankis
Wabin-Jugoslav
la Sante Potsoq al Parts
Rue de Bucy
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Ieo
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Rew
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Ite & Ea
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AML Ramee
Greta Ped Weir
Tre Mia Gitar
Egypt
Ballen
U. S
Hampton
B.S. Navy
S. Geen
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Elyria
Toys Mehong
U.S
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Shel
Ender
Riga
Tali
Nead
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