Reds Resume Attack Along The Oder River
A chaotic wartime item reports Soviet and German forces engaged along the Oder front near Berlin. It notes Soviet attempts to breach German defenses, with mentions of Kuestrin and Grechov style reporting, and claims of heavy frontline activity from Hraublurt to northeast of Berlin amid broader East Front clashes.
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Oder River
Gondon
Odek River Front
Berlin
Hof Kean
Hraublurt
Wwestoof Kuestrin
Bereluts
Grecory Kechakov
Rhine
Zukov
Sleltig
Mostow
Koeslin
Germany
Ohio River flood crest moves downstream past markets
The flattening crest of the Ohio River flood moved downstream past Cincinnati and Bellaire as water levels receded toward Pittsburgh. Hundreds of workers were laid off in the industrial belt from Wheeling to Pittsburgh. Portsmouth spent 700,000 on a three mile floodwall while pumping stations operated and sewer valves were closed to guard against rising water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Plarkettn
Cincinnati
Diadohel
Bellaire
Yorara
Pittsburgh
Wheeling
Ohin
Portsmouth
Senate to Confirm Wallace as Commerce Secretary
Washington reports the Senate moved quickly to end a six week holdout against Henry A. Wallace and confirm him as secretary of commerce. Democratic and Republican leaders said a roll call and brief debate were possible before final approval of the former vice president for Roosevelts cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Henry A. Wallace
Nine Killed In Crash Of Army B 4 Bomber
Army authorities report nine crewmembers died when a B 4 Liberator bomber crashed near a hillside outside March Field California yesterday. Sole survivor, Chr Paul J McKerver a Braintree Massachusetts engineer, escaped via parachute after being jammed in a bomb bay and was uninjured.
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March Field
Calif
Paul J. McKerver
Braintree Mass
Baylor
Fair and warmer weather across Ohio today
A brief Ohio weather note reports fair skies and rising temperatures today with increasing clouds this evening and a warm night ahead. No major weather alerts are mentioned and forecast details are limited to general conditions.
Elyria Red Cross War Fund Army Gets Orders Aims Fast Goal
Elyria Red Cross War Fund campaign moves ahead after receiving orders from War Fund chair William A. Leath. He urged workers to move quickly toward the $59,000 goal as Victir Tolstai Harper outlined Red Cross overseas service from basic training camps to port of embarkation and combat zones. Harper stressed Red Cross services are provided at no charge unless requested by the War Department, and noted the growing role of Red Cross women in forward areas. He highlighted blood plasma development and emphasized that most funds stay in the local community, with the drive seeking to beat the national schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Leath
First Congregational Church
Heo
Elyria
Frithey
Victir Tolstai
Cleveland
Red Cross
Redross
Red Cross Overseas Service
Tebarkelion
War Department
Heylews
Altough
Isi
Red Cross Services
Ile
National
Eliria
Mel
Fred Ruth
Eyer
Red Cross Cigarette Services in China During War
The American Red Cross in China supplied U S servicemen with cigarettes amid wartime needs. In 1944 about 10 million cigarettes were distributed to troops stationed in the country. At peak times during shortages, Red Cross provided roughly 650000 cigarettes to American forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Red Cross
United States
Atugrivon Red Cross
Mrs Wellert Named Bailiff and Assignment Commissioner
Mrs Esther Wellert of 334 Harvard Avenue was appointed by the common pleas court today as court bailiff and assignment commissioner at $1 a month. She began work today and will also perform stenographic duties for the court. Her husband Paul Wellert, who was given a leave of absence last August, is now employed by Romeo Build Co. The appointment is subject to termination at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Wellart
Harvard Avenue
Common Pleas Court
Wellert
Cleveland
Army Air Force
Paul
T Romeo Buin Co
Enmurt
Common Pleas
Guy B. Findley
Judge Findley
Arhur
Mount
Morse
Imdpe Findley
Meat ration changes raise hopes amid shortages
Washington announces March ration adjustments for meat items. Beef quality steaks and roasts see lower point values while pork items rise. Lamb remains free, porterhouse and T bone drop, other steaks and roasts fall two to three points. Hamburger prices swing four to six points higher. Chuck roasts rise. Page 2 continued.
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Washington
Office of Price Admittion
Eday
Pond News
Mjnstry
Chester Bowles
Bowles
Stere
Fromise
Racanail
Cadet Nurses Corps Welcomes Helen Stalla Recruit
Helen Stalla daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Stalla of 136 High Street will depart next Monday to begin training at St Luke's hospital in Cleveland as a member of the US Cadet Nurses Corps. She is a graduate of Elyria High School as valedictorian of her class.
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Helen Male Stalla
Ofar
Oscar Stala
High Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Cheveland
Stalla
Elyvia High School
Battle Through Defenses Of Cologne
Parisians and American forces prepare to breach Cologne as defensive lines along the Rhine tighten. Allied spearheads push toward the city while fortifications and river crossings draw heavy shellfire. German civilians and slave workers fortify western approaches, and Ninth Army units move to engage the southern flank amid intense bombardment.
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Paris
Aieviann
Cotogne
Rix Ims
Rhineland
Fortregs
Agsault
Tava
Assaci
Gein
Cologne
Willan
Betes
Pawan
Dnesx
Clitort
Niles
Epee
Bea
Dnesaeldort
Weis
Wesenal
Myesh Gorman
Rhine Maas
Names of Families With Five Or More In Armed Forces
Elyria Civilian Defense seeks names of all Elyria families with five or more members serving in the nation’s armed forces. An official panel to honor such families is not yet announced but a secretary hopes reports arrive soon. A panel No. 98 will increase total names to about 4500. others still pending. Report missing names and addresses to Civilian Defense office. The notice also lists cafe hours for the Supper Club on Lake Avenue and Elyria Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Witen
Tamiligx
Beng
Civilian Defense Office
Tne
Elyria HS selects speaker and alternate for extempore speech
Elyria High School chose Miss Alice Slofer as the speaker and Ruby Vahey as the alternate for the Lake Erie high school extempore speech contest at Cleveland Heights. The top speakers will represent Elyria, drawn from 18 contestants, with the event set for a City Club gathering at the Elks Club tonight and an upper grades assembly next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Aplinker
United States
Acsquad
Elks Club
Murder Trial To Be Heard By 3 Judges
Ralph Bens, a Te Logain shipyard worker, faces first degree murder charges for stabbing 24 year old Melon Kaltomik in January after a reported jilt. The trial was moved to three common pleas judges for March 20 after defense request. Brown pled not guilty. a later plea of guilty was entered by mistake and rejected. Dr Arthur Hyde evaluated Bens sanity. extra jail precautions were noted due to a prior escape attempt.
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Ralph Bens
Te Logain
Melon Kaltomik
Bin
Tree Common Pleas
Common Pleas
A. Cans
Cook
Joseph Provents
Eedet
Vigg
Milroy Friedman
Lorain al Coves Fonse
Brown
Nob
Reson
Brew
Arthur Hyde
Massillonshire
William G. Wickens
Wis
Benin
Nuber
Pdeputies
Hay
Ohio's Water Table Returning To Normal
Ohio's water table, depleted in recent months, beginning to rebound as rain and thawing ice raise underground levels. Engineers forecast farther replenishment in days with observers reporting improvements statewide. Columbus recovered from water shortage, river waters rising at dams.
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Ohio
Columbus
Wiss
David
Ohio Water Supply Board
Apel
Cigeinnatt
Aghinbula
Inneh
Harker
Columus
Seis
Baker Home With Purple Heart After Wounds in France
Sgt. George Baker arrives home from France for a brief visit before continuing treatment at Tilton General Hospital. He served with a noted unit and received the Purple Heart for a fragment wound. Baker remains modest about his actions, while local coverage notes his wartime service and honors.
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George Baker
Elst Gut ‘Reat
Ashlelow
France
Tilton General Hospital
Baker
Koik
Ats
Navy chief Carl Brookhauser receives commendation
Navy chief Carl Brookhauser is honored with a commendation for distinguished service aboard a submarine unit. The award, presented by Vice Admiral Kinkaid, highlights his leadership, technical skill, and steady performance from training at Groton to active patrols, with ongoing service aboard a submarine crew.
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Elyrian
Carl A. Urdokhauser
Nok Machist
Vier
Kinkaid
Ander
College
Naval Reserve
Groat
Auibhatrine
SAS
Bu Marine
Momm
Hamu
Irest Trook Hye
United States
Ryonishauser
Glazer
Dores
Mrdakhauser
Oene Owen
Brookhwuser
Garl Brookhauser
Gauge
Navy
Newport
Rhode
Iland
Pacific
Malmahera
Casualty List From Elyria and Vicinity
Casualty notices list Ulyria area service members. Surnames Guglava and Swede reported killed or wounded in Philippines and Leyte campaigns. Family connections noted in New Jersey and Ohio, with conjecture on dates and units, reflecting a wartime community update.
U S Planes Raid Islands South of Japan
Reported U S planes attacked islands south of Japan as Allied forces press toward Iwo Jima. Communique notes planes shot down and targets not identified, with raids spanning the Ryukyus and a focus on Okinawa naval bases.
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U.S
Japan
Toby Dnitiwiinge
Phines
USA
Task Force
SH Wilell
Ieee
Iwo Jehund
A& Jipanere Fmperel
Comirbidighe
Com Epunique
FCC
Donde
Sauiterte
Af Dapen
Formosa
Ryukyus
Naval Base
Ishind
Wi Okitawa
Supin
Tokyo
Iwo Japanese Resistance Slows Allied Drive Toward North Coast
Allied Third Division fleets press forward on Iwo Jima’s north coast as Japanese defenders hold key positions. General Rolland Smith signals aim to clear the island swiftly for use as bases to escort air operations against Tokyo.
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Guam
Iwo
Bidyaeus
Ag' Sali
Rolland M. Smith
Lwa
Tokyo
Navy Loses Three Ships in Pacific Actions
Navy reports the loss of three ships in the Central Pacific conflict with Japan. A cargo vessel Extrachuy was sunk by a submarine. The large landing craft LCLOU was destroyed by a mine. The Serpens, a smaller escort, beached and abandoned as attackers closed in.
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Jade
Navy
Foryerd
Extrachuy
Imstibehiy
Central Pacific
Coast Guard
Guibdl
Thug
Elyria Soldier Wears Many Decorations
Elyria soldier Se Vert Sthwinn con. alive dure soph the Infantée songe where i Frivire has been awarded on Osk te. Wounded four unser. of the Bronze Sts. Tai Generatcoras Belers. vintering Ue ¢ April'of 1943, he made his home with bi-unt, Mrs. C. BE. Cheney at 202 Blaine street.
France and Italy Resume Relations After 1946 Rift
Paris reports both governments announce restoration of diplomatic ties with France and Italy reestablishing relations after the postwar break. The move comes amid earlier tensions from the 1946 attack and ensuing fractures between the countries.
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France
Italy
Paris
Girger Pabadtions
Aly Stab
Gg Tolerniger
Roosevelt Unanimous Decisions Flagged In Joint Session
President Roosevelt spoke at a joint session outlining unanimous decisions and a unity of purpose for postwar peace. He urged Congress to support a shared responsibility for world stability, highlighting a long voyage to Yalta and plans for continued multilateral efforts with Prime Minister and other leaders.
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Roosevelt
Jose Biotin
Thie
Peter
Congress
Tie
Plan To Collect Used Clothing To Send Overseas
Plans for an Elyria campaign next month to collect used clothing for men women and children in counties recently liberated from economy occupation will be made at a 9 am meeting in the council chamber City Hall on March 1. The meeting called by Mayor A H Agate follows a study reporting desperate need for clothing in some liberated counties. Elyria organizations will be invited to send representatives. The clothing need was sourced from New York by March SW. Duethi, Elyria Chamber of Commerce secretary, and discussed with the mayor. Lethi believes a large volunteer effort can be mobilized by Elyria for a national campaign scheduled for April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Council Chamber
A. H. Agate
al 'Elyria
New York
Marcy SW
Duethi
Elyria- Charabey
Commerce
Lethi
Fragmentary OCR note with garbled dialogue
A messy OCR transcript shows a fragmented dialogue about money, a river, radio, and golf equipment. The text is largely incomprehensible, with misread phrases and stray punctuation, offering no clear event, names, or date.
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Wallace
Red Cross War Fund Army
Red Cross War’Fund Bemg
Services of
The
Vaitol
Ady
Mrs. Wellert
Helen Stalla
Cadet Nurses Corps
Bulletin
Corner Lake Avenue
Elyclg Avenuc
Lincoln
Elyria and Vicinity
Ulyria
Chironicle
Sulius Gasper
Bell Avenue
Philippines
Petrugry
Czechoslovakia
Minhew Cuglova
New Jersey
Elvin
Vyvaentin
Playa
Manatagfaci and
Fotindyy Company
Ertrasiee Mingory
Aline
Smuuhler
New Gauten
Wilk
Wollivee Street
Willard
Leyte
Rinna Swede
Walliee
Wallapel Sas
Elsha
Simi Reed, Neelz, Inc
Wo Bros Street
Rivoli
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