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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1945
Page
1
General Wendell Berge told a Senate subcommittee that Allied bombing left about 20 percent of German industrial capacity damaged yet Germany is pursuing a seven point plan for rapid industrial recovery. He warned that most steel and chemical sectors remain relatively fit and that new plants, some underground, could restore full production by September if the war continued.
The USS Powell was damaged by a Kamikaze strike 90 miles off Japan as it fueled and transferred airmen to a carrier. The ship battled fires and explosions for two days, with another destroyer and Navy aircraft guiding it to safety for repairs at Terminal Island drydocks.
In Lorain a man named Joseph Kabasan won his bid to remain the legal father of his four year old daughter Darlene. The case, filed in probate court by Joseph Jurczynski, a U S Navy member who married Kabasan's ex wife, argued that the natural father neglected support. Judge H H Nye ruled that Kabasan had provided for the child, denying Jurczynski's adoption petition.
A $96,640 collection will be distributed among public libraries and municipalities. The libraries in the county will receive about $34,900 in total, with Elyria Library getting $11,025 for the first half. Elyria city gets $22 and $5,050 is withheld for the second half. Other towns, including Leritun Oberlin Wellington, receive smaller shares. About 78 percent of the intangible tax is paid in the first half.
Gen. Carl A. Spaatz, veteran air commander in North Africa, Italy and Germany, says planes may reach 1,000 miles per hour within 25 years. He also urges peacetime military training for youth, but argues against compulsory training being linked to general education and stresses training only in military subjects.
The Summer unified service at the First Methodist church will begin Sunday morning with morning worship and extend to 11:40 a. m. Adults and youth will study in their departments while children attend nursery and junior classes. Nursery care available 10:00 to 11:40 a. m. Parents may join worship or stay for study sessions.
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices from Lorain and nearby towns. Grace B. Spicer, 57, of Ridgeville, dies at Elyria Hospital. Agnes Elaine Renner, 20, of Lorain, dies in Cleveland from spinal meningitis. Myr Siggins Collvins of Berlin Heights, Willie We FA, and Reginald Lewis of Wellington noted with services pending. Additional items list funeral plans for residents of Wellington and Norwalk area and unrelated local notices.
The article reports changes at the Wink Papers Institute, naming new secretary Gaston and noting long service by past leader Mr. Reskrtpsrt. It mentions faculty and graduate activities, a forthcoming date, and ongoing debates affecting governance and direction of the institute.
London reports a Warsaw sponsored provisional government resigned clearing the way for a new coalition. Premier Edouard Osubka Morawski and his cabinet quit after a Moscow agreement, with Stanislav Mihalaczyk expected as new premier and parliamentary minister under the exiled London government.
Chiang Kai-Shek told reporters the United States provides equipment and training but insufficient economic help. He praised Lt Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer’s cooperation and urged more American economic experts be sent to China to relieve growing shortages that hinder use of military aid.
Michael Calmes, 38, of Fostoria, drowned in the Sandusky River north of Fremont while on a fishing trip with his son. His body had not been recovered late last night. The incident occurred during a failed attempt to refloat the boat after an outboard motor issue.
Nazi posters from Tal re Td and other European materials were displayed in Kansas archives. The collection, linked to the British and European anti Fascist effort, featured posters used for subduing French workers and propaganda imagery. The exhibit, organized by local groups and tied to viewing events at the Gentai One, drew attention to wartime censorship and occupation themes.
Fragmented OCR yields a jumble of case notes from Oberlin and nearby towns. Mentions Noel Bohugan and Martha, a divorce from Ricbious Judge Guy B. Findley, and a large property dispute. Details are unclear, dates and places unreadable.
An editorial argues that deferment policies and selective service have starved technical fields of new talent. It links past war mobilization to a national need for sustained training in science and engineering, citing England and Canada, Soviet progress, and German wartime innovation to warn that neglecting scientific education threatens health, safety, and welfare after the war.
Ohio State University College of Agriculture will hold a series of short courses next year if travel and regulations permit. Farmers Week is planned for January 29 to 31, with tentative dates for conferences. Topics include fertilizer marketing, soil conservation, liming materials, seed dealers, corn and soybean producers, dairy tech, fruit growers, nurserymen, and milk marketers, among others, with sessions spread from November to March.
Improved drainage of wet but productive farm land is recommended as a top means to increase crop and livestock output. E H Pullmer of Lorain County Agriculture Conservation Committee notes AAA payments for drainage projects require prior county committee approval. Open ditches and tile drains are needed with dredging to outlet water, surveys and staking for accurate grades, enabling steeper land to be used for pasture after reclamation.
Navy Lieut. E. Colgan, former Elyrian and editor of Skyscraper at Floyd Bennet Field, New York, has left his post to assume new duties in Hawaii. He stopped briefly in the East for a visit with old friends before departing for the assignment. His family plans to move to Florida.
Chicago spelling oddity story details the life of 75 year old Chiesa who lived in a flophouse but secretly left an estate near a quarter million dollars. He died after a heart attack in Cook County Hospital and left instructions directing the Catholic Church to use his wealth to aid the poor.
The Northern Ohio Draft Horse Association of Lorain County will host a Sunday picnic and field day at Wellington Fair Grounds starting at 10 am. Events include team pulling and harness races, horse racing, bicycle racing, pony chariot and pony races, rope pulling, husband calling, buggy races, with prizes for winners and softball attractions. The event is open to the public.
Petitions circulated today nominate George Calton for trustée Otto Mischka for justice of the peace and Arthur Neiding for constable in Elyria Township where incumbents Cotton and Neidins seek re election. Carlisle group met June 19 at Mrs Handroshs home opening with a roll call of movie stars and pledge led by Lois Kauffman.
Leveland and Rome grower markets report mixed produce prices for asparagus tomatoes and lettuce with bids and per basket figures. Cleveland live stock shows hogs cattle calves and sheep steady with varying weights. Toledo grain quotes list wheat corn oats and soybeans across No. 2 and No. 3 yellow futures.
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