Bremen Bombed as Commandos Raid Coast of France
British long range bombers hit Bremen during a night raid on the German port, a key naval and industrial center. The assault used 304 or more planes, supported by favorable weather and bright moonlight, part of a series of raids aimed at disrupting invasion defenses along the Baltic coast. Berlin claimed additional Allied attacks across German territory, while a missing in action soldier from Elyria, Corp. John Lyons, is listed after serving in the Philippines.
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Clashes Near Kalinin Foreshadow German Offensive
Moscow reports indicate heavy fighting around Kalinin northwest of Moscow as German forces may be preparing a new offensive. Soviet lines repulsed attacks with casualties and destroyed equipment while large German reserves were alleged to have arrived on the Kalinin front.
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Three escapees captured after jailbreak in Cusabera county
Three men who escaped from Cusabera county jail were captured today near Cleveland after traveling through Akron Canton and Indianapolis. One suspect remained at large while lawmen pursue across the region.
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Chester
Weather: warm night with scattered thunders
The forecast notes a warm night with widely scattered thunders threatening evening into the early night. By afternoon the weather improves as conditions lighten and dry spells emerge across areas.
Avon Lake Woman Seeks Brother Missing in War Effort
Avon Lake woman Mrs Joe Navotny reports a government cable stating her brother Rudolph Stancer is missing and believed captured after serving in the United States Army. He was stationed at Corregidor, with a last letter dated February 2 from Fort.
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Corregidor
Naval patel vessel Cuhera under search in Atlantic
A fragment reports a small naval vessel Cuhera being sought in the Atlantic area with charges of patrol during a referenced mission. Names and exact actions are unclear due to broken OCR. Further readable details indicate official naval involvement and procedural steps.
First Outdoor Commencement Draws 2200 At Elyria High
The 94th Elyria High School commencement at Ely Stadium drew a crowd of about 2,200, the largest for the school. It was the first outdoor ceremony, featured two valedictorians Ruth Keller and George Hoke, and a leadership call by Ohio State University president De Howard J. Bevis.
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Clara Os
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George Hoke
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Honor Students Lead Elyria High 1942 Graduates
Fifty four members of Elyria High School’s 1942 graduating class were named honor students for maintaining above average scholarship over four years. Principal J. D. Severs noted the honor group equals 176 percent of the era, led by valedictorians Ruth Franiecs Keller and George Hamlin Hoke, with numerous other students listed.
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J. D. Severs
Tiledictorians
Ruth Franiecs Keller
George Hamlin Hoke
Mae Abramyka
Mary Acker
Dorothy Marea Averhook
June Ella Bruce
Armrand Bynsart
Lucile FL Ruswell
Mary Margaret Cairns
Darbara Anne Chardier
Vivian Alte Chap- Fan
William John Collin Teat Aan Craine
Marvin Adelsen Evenschik
Elizabeth Jean Fell
Lita Elizabeth Fell
Betty Loa Flos
Laura Rathrtine Fealenstine
Charles Joseph Given
Father Usmula
Constanee A. Hoag
John Fred
Hofmann
Virginia May Houteermat
Audrey Mor Joes
Hagts
Claire Wipf
Reuiestaue
Daniel Keke
Cetalia
Theresa Rezel
Vath
WM. Leal
Virginia Mar McKee
Ray Howard
Fin Malanawwski
oMyers
Elisateth
Elisateth Futh Danis Frances Neveske, Regecs, Margaret J. Meters Bowers
Tinth W. Schneider
Titian M. Shinder
Dorthy
Patricia Smith
Olga Sonkrly
Patricia Ans St Hers
Steversen
Jean Maria Grerge
Striers
Ruthick Edward Tutsima
Tinth Zeedes
Medal Winners at Memorial Day Exercises
In the final week of high school, recipients from Lake Exerest and Sidney Spracue earned both diplomas and 1942 WEW citizenship and rehelarable medals. The awards were presented during the Memorial Day exercises at 144 Parmely avenue and 20 Furnier street.
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Parmely Avenue
Sidney Spracue
Furnier Street
Nazis Announce Heydrich Dead in Prague Riot Fallout
London announces Rein hard Heydrich dies from wounds eight days after attack in Prague. Nazi reprisals intensify as 202 Czechs killed and martial law imposed across Czechoslovakia. Curfews and travel bans tighten control following the hangman of the Gestapo.
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Barking Dog Rescues Terrier From Open Well Near Home
Mrs Rea Miller recounted how a brindle terrier fell into an open two foot deep well near her home on Abbeeroad Ida. A neighboring Irish setter and the dog’s own actions drew a passerby to the scene, yielding a brave rescue and leaving Mrs Miller grateful yet homesick.
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Walter Parke Miller
Rea Miller
Miller
Miller Gard
High School Graduate Receives Carleton College Scholarship
Ruth Schroder of 1 Foer Yer Avenue, a member of the 1967 graduating class, has been awarded a Bee 9¢ scholarship to Carleton College, Northfield Minnesota. The award honors her strong high school record and is the result of local scholarship committees recognizing her achievements.
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Riyria Hich
Shin
Carleton Cellecr
Northelt
Minnesota
Elyria Opens Seven Playgrounds for Summer Program
The Elyria Summer playground program will run June 15 through August 7 under the Elyria Recreation board with seven sites Allen Cascade Edison Franklin Hamilton McKinley Roosevelt. Daily sessions are 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Activities include softball, basketball, horseshoes, volleyball, croquet and other games. Supervisors listed for each site include Vietor Stewart and Jean Tattersall at Allen. Loten Mesche and Anne McClellan at Cascade. Mary Acets Welch and Frankshore Geldenbere at Hamilton. Ray The ron and Louie Lerech at Kinley. Howard Moraeston and Deri Severn at McKinley.
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Elyria Recreation Board
Ralph Hauer
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Edison
Franklin
Hamilton
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Dio
Itt
Baskall
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Kinley
Howard Moraeston
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Deri Severn
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Joc. T. Supersaser
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Aanitiant
Kansas City Named Site for Legion Meeting
The American Legion selects Kansas City as the meeting venue with plans discussed for the convention. Officials cite travel and regional access considerations, aiming to hold the event in a central Midwestern city.
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Kansas City
Legion Meeting
Lorain Man Elected Leader In Ohio Firefighters Group
Tiobert Lukena of Middletoan was named president of the One Firefighters Association. William Latimer was reelected secretary treasurer and liaison agent. Joseph Marder of Piqua was named a treasurer and beta Roltey of Leta screens arm.
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Joseph Marder
Piqua
Beta Roltey
Leta
Reveal Sinking Of 2B Allied Ships In Bay Of Bengal
The report cites Ny United Press noting 32 more Allied merchant vessels sunk in the past 24 hours. Capt Ragnar Eklund of New York announced from Norfolk that three Japanese cruisers sunk a United Nations ship in the Bay of Bengal in April. Continued on page 12.
May shipbuilding tops sinkings as yards push output
May saw more ships built than sunk with American yards delivering vessels faster, while service activity highlighted progress in freight and naval construction. The report notes rising output despite ongoing tensions and guilty delays in certain sectors.
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Navy Reports No Bombs Dropped In 2nd Alaska Raid
The Navy announced that Japanese aircraft failed to drop bombs during their second raid on Dutch Harbor Alaska, six hours after the first attack. The second raid appeared to be reconnaissance, and casualties were light with minimal damage.
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Dutch Harbor
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Banergo
Allied tide checks as MacArthur reports submarine losses
UK dispatch notes Gen Douglas MacArthur announcing five Japanese submarines sunk and attacks on Allied supply lines. Premier John Curtin in Parliament calls Coral Sea a significant Allied victory, though warns the battle is just the first round in a long fight to defend Australian territory.
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Douglass MacAr
América
John Curtin
Parliament
Coral Sea
Curtin
Lens
War summary on multiple fronts June 4 1942
War report covers Libya where British forces repel attackers at Salient. In Russia a German thrust at Kalinin shifts Soviet signals, raising speculation of a strike there. Alaska alert as Pacific coast braces after Japanese raids on Dutch Harbor. Europe sees 300 British aircraft over Bremen and commando operations near Boulogne.
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Pacific Coast
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U.S
Dutch Harbor
Two Girls In Wheelchairs Earn Diplomas At Commencement
Two disabled graduates, each in a wheelchair, receive diplomas marking their completion of eighth grade and high school studies. Suse Ayres Duffy, taught by Mrs. Robert Nolen, completed the eighth grade at home after illness, while Detis, stricken with infantile paralysis at seven, attended Gateshead High School daily to finish the general course.
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Suse Ayres Duffy
Robert Nolen
Detis
Gates Heap Jnl
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