Raid on Damala: Civilians Flee as Bomb Hits Liner
London reports a German Heinkel bomber hit the Damala liner en route from Antwerp to a British port. Three direct bombs and machine gun fire wounded 68 civilians aboard. The 295 survivors rode lifeboats and rafts to reach a channel port hours later as the ship burned. The loss toll included Captain and 100 others amid wreckage. details follow on page 2.
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Roosevelt Opens Eighth Year at White House on Third Term Talk
President Roosevelt marks his eighth year in the White House amid dramatic diplomacy rumors. Secretary Hull and Undersecretary Welles move toward Paris London talks while Rome and Berlin conspire on Europe. The president plans no public campaign, attends St Johns Church on inauguration anniversary, recalling the 1933 appeal for aid amid the nation’s deep economic crisis.
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Berlin
Welles
Cordell Hull
St Johns Episcopal Church
Jackson Square
Yelow
Two German War Planes Shot Down
Paris report: in a high command communique the French said their planes shot down two German war planes yesterday and British forces shot down another near French advance posts. The previous communique also noted two German planes shot down by French planes on Saturday and one by British planes.
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High Command
Ohio Weather Summary Tonight And Tuesday Forecast
Mostly cloudy tonight in Ohio with a Tuesday fair outlook and slightly colder air in the extreme south portion. Pressure remains generally high over the central and western states as yesterday's disturbance moves east from the Ohio Valley to the coast. Heavy rains Saturday night caused sharp rises in some Ohio streams as tributaries swell, but the past 24 hours show light precipitation and no unusual river stages. Cooler temperatures are general from the Plains States to the Atlantic coast this morning.
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Confidence in German Victory Voiced by Nazis
Berlin dispatch reports Sumner Welles, en route to Switzerland and Paris, heard Nazi leaders claim victory is certain and that lasting European peace requires German triumph. Hitler’s circle reportedly signaled no willingness to modify terms, indicating a long war and potential blitzkrieg this spring. Welles met Ribbentrop, Goering, and others, with further talks planned in Paris and London.
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Rehabie Informatins
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London
Interior Dept Supply Bill Reported For 1941
The House Appropriations Committee reported a 119,071,187 dollar Interior Department supply bill for 1941, down 29,762,943 from this year’s appropriations. It includes increases for some projects, with several funded above President Roosevelt’s recommendation, while the Geological Survey topographical program was trimmed, including a 985,350 earmark for War Department military mapping that was removed.
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House Appropriations Committee
Interior Department
Hoosevelts
Geological Survey
War Department
CIO Convention to Meet in Chicago May 14
Pittsburgh March 4 The second International convention of CIO Workers Organizing committee will be held in Chicago beginning May 14 was announced today.
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CIO Workers Organizing Committee
Chicago
Lorain Man State Liquor Inspectors Arrested in Ohio
Two state liquor inspectors, Ronald Reeves of Goshen and Ralph W Weimer of Lorain, were arrested after a reported drunk driving incident on the Three-C Highway near Wilmington. Reeves drove the car. both were jailed, given a preliminary hearing, and released on recognizance pending next steps.
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Ronald Reeves
Goshen
Ralph W Weimer
Lorain
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Cook
Weimer
C . Hildebrant
Rawi
Six Cars of Fast Train Derailed In Savannah Route
Whitehall March 4 Two passengers were painfully injured and many others bruised when the fast Atlantic coastline train Miami struck a track split and six cars derailed. The injured were taken to a Savannah hospital. The engine and several cars remained on the tracks and later proceeded to Savannah.
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Man Kicked By Horse in Avon Dies from Skull Fracture
Avon resident AVON March George Acker died from a fractured skull suffered when kicked by a farm horse Saturday evening He fell at the barn and was found by his wife He had been at St Josephs Hospital in Lorain since 830 this morning and did not regain consciousness Funeral services will be held Thursday at 930 from Holy Trinity Church with Rev Fr Warth officiating He was survived by his wife seven children and eight grandchildren The tornado of 1924 is noted as part of his past injuries and losses including an arm.
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George Ackerman
Detroit
St Josephs Hospital
Lorain
Ackermin
Bernard
Last Tubers
Pennsylvania
Toe Sutter
Carl Achermin
Cleveland
Axon
Vincent Helen
Lea
John Schucker
Holy Trinity Church
Warth
Russian Troops Close In On Vuipuri
Moscow reports March 4 that Russian forces closed on Viipuri from the northeast and south after claiming capture of a Finnish heavy headquarters. An army communique said Russians surrounding the city occupied Suarels north, capturing Isindine fluid guns and two fully equipped headquarters of a large Finnish formation. Russians also held Tuupurin island on the Gulf coast south of Viipuri and seized six defensive fortifications, with rail lines converging on Viipuri and a rail station report.
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Viiiipuri
Saarela
Former Elyria educator to speak at public meeting
Frank M Shelton, former Elyria school superintendent and now state education supervisor and Ohio PTA leader, will address a public gathering Tuesday night March 5 at 7:45 at Ely school. The Ely PTA hosts the event, focusing on trends in educational thought. The EHS choir, directed by T Marton Bark, will perform, with numbers set for the Lake Erie League competition next month.
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Ely School
Supreme Court to Rule on Federal Power Act Case
The Supreme Court agreed to hear the New River Case challenging the Federal Power Commission authority over hydroelectric developments. The dispute, tied to a dam on the New River near Radford Virginia, has spanned nearly 15 years and will shape FPC jurisdiction and constitutional questions. Additional actions include a National Labor Relations Board ruling and a suit by Greenwood County against Duke Power for dam delays.
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Greenwood
Six Enter Pleas Of Not Guilty
Paul A Rose of Oberlin was fined five dollars and costs today after pleading guilty to passing a school bus. Six defendants entered pleas as they were arraigned before Judge Guy B Findley, including George E Berse and others named for burglary and car theft. Bond amounts were set and dispositions deferred where noted.
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Oberlin
Guy B Findley
George E Berse
Elyria ‘Township
Harold Bechksteinn Beese
WPA
Fiedler
William John 2
Russell Gussiella
Detroit
Amhust
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Forsy 2
Lorain
Elyria
Robert Yonkings
Amherst
John Pichuta Elyzia
Flooding Swamps Lorain County Roads Amid Snow Melt
Lorain County roads face flooding from melting snow and ice jams. Foster Road near Indian Hollow in Penfield Township runs four feet deep and is closed. North Ridge Road near Mn! Hollow and Vermont Street south of 303 east of La Grange also under water. Officials expect receding water and possible reopenings, with Fairlawn Avenue in Elyria reported flooded earlier. Ice in ditches and frozen driveway pipes complicate conditions and basements report few incidents.
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Harry JL Dunham
Safety Service
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Indian Hollow Road
Penfield Township
Dunham
North Ridge Road
Mn! Hollow
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Fairlawn Avenue
Ace Faxon
Faxon
Wooden Bridge Collapse Links Milan Ohio Flood Threat
The 125 foot wooden bridge over the Huron River at Milan collapsed under ice pressure as Ohio river levels rose across the state. Forecasts suggested continued rain but not flood danger tomorrow, while nearby areas faced rising Muskingum and Little Miami rivers and evacuations along the Little Miami River.
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Rural Guests To Tour Points Of Interest Here
The Merchants Division of the Filyria Chamber of Commerce arranges a goodwill tour for invited rural Lorain County guests. A lunch at the YMCA on Thursday March 14 features speaker W R Wertz from Ohio State University extension, discussing the interdependence of city and rural people. A tour will visit Elyria industries and points of interest.
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Filyria Chamber of Commerce
Lorain County
YMCA
W R Wertz
Ohio State
Elyria
Swedish Steamship Lagaholm Sunk by Explosion Off Scotland
London March 4 The Swedish steamship Lagaholm of 2818 tons was sunk by an explosion off the west coast of Scotland. It is reported that all crew were saved. Thirteen crew members were landed at a Scottish port in one Infeboat and fourteen more were landed by a Norwegian steamer.
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London
Scotland
Two Elyrians Injured In Accidents
Two Elyrians were injured and several automobiles damaged in weekend traffic incidents reported to Elyria police and the county sheriff. Morris Rivhind, 75, of 821 West River Street, was bruised and treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital after being struck on West River Street by a motor vehicle. Marie Castle, 15, of 545 Broad Street, sustained bruises when the car she rode in skidded on Route 20 near North Ridgeville and struck a tree. she was treated and released.
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Harry Fleisher
Miss Castle
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Walnut Street
North Ridgeville
Eldon Norton
Reuben Roller
Middle Avenue
Sarah Burton
Bond Street
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Second Street
David Horan
Fifth Street
Quick Delivery Co
Harold Trissler
School Street
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Charles Hall
West Street
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New London Brick Plant Destroyed by Fire
Fire at the E Bigelow Brick and Tile Co plant in New London damaged the south end of the facility early Sunday, destroying drying rooms on the second floor and first floor tunnels. Over 200 tons of green tile were ruined as the floor collapsed. Origin of the fire remains under investigation.
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Tornadic Winds Cause Major Damage Across Indiana and Ohio
Emergency crews cleared debris after tornadic winds struck Southern Indiana and parts of Ohio and Pennsylvania. Two people died in Evansville and Flatwoods, Johnson County. The storm also damaged Alton Michigan churches and 50 houses, unroofed a Shawneetown high school, and hit Glendale and Gransburg farm buildings. heavy ice and freezing rain affected New England and the mid Atlantic.
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Pennsylvania
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Johnson County
Oh.o
Mississippi
Alton
Shawneetown
Glendale
Gransburg
Canada
New England
New York
New Jersey
Burglars Break Into Avon Lake Post Office
Burglars broke into the Avon Lake post office on Lear Road near Lake Road during the weekend, escaping with three dollars in stamps a few pennies two bags of parcel post and a revolver. Deputy Sheriff C J Cordy investigated, saying entry was gained through a washroom window. The revolver had been taken in a prior burglary and later returned.
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Lear Road
Lake Road
Florence DeChant
C J. Cordy
DeChant
E W DeChant
Cleveland
Objections Start to La Porte Water Line Project
First objections to the proposed La Porte sewer system and water line extension were voiced to county commissioners as hearings opened. Principal objectors were Mr and Mrs Ford Biggs who recently bought a farm on Route 10 West of La Porte with 77a feet frontage and estimated assessments of 95415. Arguments will continue through the week and action will be decided with a further 10 day period for objections.
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Ford Biggs
LaPorte
Lorain Woman Is Named To Board Of Trustees
Mrs Thomas E OHern wife of a Lorain attorney was named to complete the unexpired term on the Lorain County Children’s Home board at Oberlin by county commissioners. She fills the remaining year of Mrs Belle B Stephan’s term after Stephan resigned amid long service.
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Lorain
Lorain County
Oberlin
Qhern
Belle B Stephan
Ohern
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