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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1945
Page
3
Fragmented account describes Paris as impoverished and inflation ridden after liberation. Citizens fear Communist takeover while shortages persist in essential goods, Bread and potatoes scarce, government measures blamed for rising prices, with both skepticism and concern noted among Parisians and returning veterans.
Hearing on the gas rates in Lorain was postponed. The postponed session concerns the application of Ohio Gas Company to increase charges, with a proposed rise in fuel charges by 1.38 cents per thousand cubic feet, totaling 74.84 cents.
The report describes Paris and other cities under strain as shortages bite. Residents face a winter of heatless days, tourists vanish, and commerce stalls while French authorities seek foreign exchange and maintain daily life amid occupation pressures.
Motorists are reminded that today is the last day A-15 gasoline coupons are valid. Tomorrow A-16 coupons become valid and worth one half of a gallon of gasoline. Gasoline station operators must turn over A-15 stamps within ten days. Changes include new preferred mileage categories for hail insurance adjusters, social workers, hydrocyanic fumigants trainees, and certain essential industry buyers.
The Navy announces a drive to enroll 20 000 WAVES for hospital corps and shore establishments. Of these, at least 10 000 will join hospital services to aid veterans. Roles include operator, secretary, clerk, storekeeper, typist, photographer, communications operator, tower operator, and related tasks. Hospital corpsmen may assist nursing, clinical, X ray, dental, pharmacy, and other labs and support officers.
In Lorain county the eligibility rules require applicants to be 20 to 16 years old with at least one year of high school. Married women and mothers may apply if they have two children under ten. The nearest recruiting station is the Post Office building in Lorain.
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