British Eighth Army In Peril as Axis Breakthrough Forces Attack
German and Italian forces launched a major Libyan assault with tanks, infantry, and air support across the frontier. British engineers and troops struggled to hold a defense as Rommel’s offensive aimed at Suez. RAF and USAAF bombed Belghan while Axis artillery pressed near Fort Capuzzi, threatening retreat and signaling a critical phase in Egypt.
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Eighth Army
Egypt
Trithh Trontier
Auss
Nesrate
Royal Air Forces
United States Army Air Corps
Proposed Levy At Dayton Rejected
Dayton voters rejected a proposed amendment levy aimed at funding city services and public preparations for a charter amendment. The measure would have supported a real estate tax to raise about $71,000, with officials calling its defeat a calamity and forecasting further staffing and service challenges.
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Dayton
Frank M. Krehery
Dhan
Krebs
Weather Notes From Ohio Cen Ord Enhancement
Brief weather update for Ohio regions notes lighter readings and upcoming changes in air conditions. Forecast suggests morning sun with scattered clouds and temperatures in the mid sixties across central counties.
British Planes Lay Mines in Enemy Waters
British command planes carried out mining of enemy waters during the night and attacked airfields and railways in Holland and Northern France. Two bombers are missing. Danish Spitfires escorted by American crews helped, with a raid on Dunkirk. Evening actions supported an enemy airfield in northern France.
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London
Germany
Holland
France
Air Ministry
Eight Women Hurt In Crash Of Automobiles
Eight women were treated at St Joseph's hospital in Lorain yesterday afternoon for minor injuries from a collision at Routes 57 and 254. Six injured residents of Lorain were returning from work. two from Cleveland were en route to Cleveland. Names include Anita Clark, Helin Zuba Lyger, Sophia rar cH, Varrict Mikenestz, Mary Barkowski, Mrs. Alex Barkowski, Florence Corbest, and Mary Walters, with contusions, abrasions, and facial injuries reported.
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Eicht Armen
St Joseph’s Hospital
Lorain
Sere Coertlandsemen
Cleveland
Anita Clark
Silver
Helin Zuba Lyger
Rhophie Rarch
Mikenestz
Mary Barkowski
Alex Barkowski
Deeji Liretay
Anna Clerk
Florence Corbest
Mary Walters
Pellee Bite
Russian Forces Withdraw To New Positions
Soviet units on the Sevastopol front reportedly pulled back to new lines as they continued stubborn resistance against German forces. Communique notes night fighting against numerically superior foes and renewed German offensives elsewhere, with Kharkov area activity and heavy air and artillery assaults mentioned.
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Hommel
Bern
Page A
Naik
Moscow
Bovretary
Hed Fleet
Sevastopal Front
Sevaststopol
Sevastopol
Adolf Hitler
Sth
Sevallinge
Kharkov
Getterran Aa Deutschland
Senate War Bills Move Rapidly Through Congress
Senate committees advance two major war bills to fund the Army and expand the Navy by about 60,000 tons of warships. The Army bill totals a historic appropriation, while expansion aims to boost manpower and ship capacity ahead of July. The Navy carrier plan faces quickHouse action after unanimous Senate approval.
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Washington
Dane
Alteasy
Senate
Churchill to Attend War Council Meeting at White House
Prime Minister Winston Churchill will join a major Pacific war councils meeting at the White House with leaders from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Philippines, and the Netherlands. The session follows reports on Midway and Aleutian events and a continuing shipping situation discussion.
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Roosevelt
Pacific War Fames
White House
Winston Churchill
Great Britain
Stephen T. Early
W. J. MacKenzie King
Canada
Washington
War Council
Manuel Quezon
Philippines
Studens
Midway
Aleutians
Hhreuss
Churchill
Australia
Zealand
China
United Kingrom
United States
Philip- Canada
Netherlands
Will Ask Bids for Courthouse Roof Repair
County commissioners prepared to advertise for bids next week to remove the courthouse dome and repair the roof and gutters. State Building Inspector J G Odgers approved the plans by architect Alva Smith, with final approval reserved after completion. Estimated cost about 7000 dollars and potential partial dome removal if parts are deemed unsafe. A meeting with Smith is planned Thursday to review the bid specifications.
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J. G. Odgers
Odgers
Alva Smith
Civie
Whey
Smith Meat Tursday
Fed
Man Slaughter Charge Filed Over Death Of Child
A man faces a manslaughter charge in the death of 3 year old Joan Elaine Minntire of Elyria. He appeared for initial hearing before Judge Cummings at Belden Court and was ordered held on bond while deputies described damage along Route Th in the incident.
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Elyria
Joan Elaine Minntire
Belden
H.C. Cummings
Jaseice Cummings
Ord Myx
Frank McIntire
Civilian Conservation Corps On Way Out
A Senate committee voted 15 to 9 to uphold legislation ending the Civilian Conservation Corps. Washington reports indicate the program would wind down as soon as the measure is enacted.
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Civilian Conservation Corps
Washington
Senate
Indap
New World War II family deferment bill signed
President Roosevelt signed a bill preserving families of soldiers by deferment rules and monthly allowances for dependents. Dependents receive 50 to 72 dollars based on family status, with the government subsidizing most payments. Deferment authority rests with the President, who may adjust deferments regardless of financial need.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Selective Service Headquarters
Army
Navy
Coast Guan
Marine Corps
Govt
Extravagant Waste in War Dept Contracts Charged
Washington report by the House Military Affairs Committee finds widespread extravagance in war department contracts. It cites excessive commissions by defense brokers, inflated vendor profits, and bloated salaries, urging stricter control and renegotiation clauses on contracts over 100000.
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War Dept
Harter Opposes Giving War Report to House
A formal Democratic dissent from the House Military Affairs committee's war effort report was filed by nine Democrats. The majority, said to be nine Republicans and three Democrats, claimed widespread waste in War Department contracts and criticized red tape and top heavy organization. The dispute split the House 12 to 9 on adopting the report with proxy Republican votes noted. Democratic members sought to file their own report accusing the majority of misrepresentation and political maneuvering.
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GTON
Vinceros
House
Moon
War Department
D. Tex
Inaen
Dew Master
D. O. Vere
Daily Rubber Tip and Alerts for Upcoming Six Days
The notice outlines rubber related tips and warnings for the next six days. It mentions serine forecasts and a campaign context affecting footwear choices and safety during events.
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Poate Ferrerine
Ray Rabbi Rel
Hentis
Serine
Eafleet
Small Yugoslavian Ship Torpedoed
A small Yugoslavian vessel was torpedoed and damaged at a port Friday. Reportedly the ship washed ashore after the attack, with wartime lines noting bert divided and bert landed near the harbor.
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Bert
County Buildings To Be Appraised
County authorities plan appraisals of county buildings to establish a fair value for taxation and potential reform. The measure aims to set uniform standards for property assessments and budgeting.
Former Ohio Congressmen Return To Political Wars
Column surveys a crowded 1960s Ohio Senate and House race scene. Key figures include Earl Lewis of St Clairsville and Michael Feighan of Cleveland, with many Democratic and Republican contenders in dispersed contests across the state. Continued on page 3.
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Ohio
Conereau
Wwe
Consresiman
Charles Ho Eliten
Newton
Fletcher
Mation Wa
The
Hes Eppentad Ad
Atm
Mation Zn
Keate
Coneremmia
Arthur BP
Lamreck
Sin
Dome Crake
Cata the Inn Dae
Trek
UGA Dustrist
Yublican
Concrraman
Earl Ro Lewis
St Claus
Lee
Ferry
Michael ‘A. Feighan
Cleveland
House of Representatives
Institutional sugar registration set for Friday and Saturday
The sugar rationing board announced institutional users must register at Elyria High School on Friday from 9 to 12 and 1 to 9 pm and Saturday from 9 to 12. Carl L. Smith Elyria High School teacher leads the process with several teachers assisting. Registered groups include dairies confectionaries and other sugar users.
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Sugar Sail
Tocal Sugar Rationing Board
Elyria Hist
Carl L. Smith
Eiyhaigh
Ong
Otset
Blast Damages Plant Flourishes Lathes
A blast damaged a plant facility affecting lathes and equipment. Fire department units responded to the scene and secured the area. Investigators began assessing the cause and potential structural impact on operations. Local authorities urged caution for nearby workers and residents.
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Touway
Coral Sea
Ralph O. Brewer
Mars
Libya
Neil M. Nitchiec
Willoughby Norrie
Straffar Gott
Acme Telephotoy
aNon
Defense Brokers
Sheen
Bright
Che Department
Jenforce
Eillonet
Harter
Comumis Court
Columnus
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