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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1942
Page
7
News from Allied fronts in Java describes Japanese invasion forces pressing ahead with air superiority. Allied fighters and bombers rally to counter, but fronts remain volatile as Japanese troops push toward strategic targets near Randoeng and beyond.
Elyria Red Cross Blood service announces a drive to enroll 509 donors. L A Windman named general chairman for the Flyria Chapter territory. Donors may enroll by calling enrollment committee members or the Red Cross office between 9 p.m. and 5 p.m. daily except Saturdays. Volunteers must be under 65 and provide consent of parents for minors. Edith F Met colt and Den A Wiknot head the organizing committee with regional chairs and volunteers listed.
A new Red Cross course opens at 7 p.m. in the VOMOC hall in Alabama. Mrs. Alice Sanders will be the instructor. The eight week program is open to all women and girls eleven years of age and older who are interested.
The forecast indicates rising temperatures tonight and warm conditions across the region with no precipitation expected. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities during peak heat.
Treasury plans would withhold tax portions from wages starting July to collect both 1912 and current year taxes. A single earner with $249 annual salary and other factors would face withheld amounts and lower net income, with detailed calculations and exemptions noted.
A city street department official, Gromer Cantick, sustained injuries after a crane car struck him while he walked near around ten cars at a facility yesterday. He returned home today in a shaken state, reporting the accident to authorities.
Columbus law note reports Attorney General Thomas J Herbert ruling allows Webster County funds to finance local defense council operations. The county prosecutor states general revenue could cover office space supplies and additional council activities.
United States reinforcements have arrived in Northern Ireland as part of a broader buildup. The arrival signals continuing support for the area amid growing tensions and the imminent expansion of the allied force presence.
In Houston on March 4, two dogs named Big Hog and Snapper are designated as beneficiaries of a $20,000 estate in a probate filing. The will directs a caretaker to supply medical care, sea baths, and regular exercise for the dogs until their deaths, with Dr. Mock and his son Trusty Moog named to receive the estate thereafter.
Portsmouth report says City Manager Tuehad Bet died following a heart attack five weeks ago. A native of Dubos que, he came to Portsmouth from Fort Alain Wisconsin and served as city manager in multiple towns including Portsmeth.
Springfield Ohio March 4 The Navy department notified relatives that George Feeney Nees a 23 6 year old second class quartermaster is missing at sea in the Atlantic Ocean He was married last May to Mary Neers of Springfield
President Roosevelt marked the start of his tenth year in office by attending St. John’s Episcopal Church with government colleagues and praying for guidance. He observed the anniversary of his 1934 inauguration with prayers led by Admiral Peabody, recalling his Groton School education and urging resolve against oppression.
The Lorain board of elections chosen Charles Davis of Lorain as chairman at its organizational meeting. Davis, a Republican from Taiwan, was elected after Frank A. Stetson refused the post he previously held. The board also voted to retain present officers and defined Lorain office staffing and hours from May 1 to December 1.
Northeastern Ohio faced the heaviest winter storm with four to six inches in Cleveland and up to twelve inches in Steubenville while Youngstown reported nine inches. Drifts feet deep in East Cleveland and seven to eight feet in Steubenville. highways clogged between Cadiz and Bridgeport and in Medina and Geauga counties. Schools closed in Medina Martins Ferry Columbiana Mahoning. trains and buses delayed. garages swamped with stranded motorists. Fire damage at Lake Milton area. roads north and east of Marietta to Elyria slippery and sanded.
C K Fauver of Oberlin College and Oberlin Savings Bank, 69, investment executive and longtime lawyer, died Tuesday in Chatsworth Georgia while on a southern trip with his sister Mrs Mabel Gibson. Born August 1 187? and educated at Oberlin and Western Reserve, he served as law professor and later as corporate adviser before returning to Oberlin as treasurer and bank president. He held multiple civic roles including trustee and committee positions with religious and educational groups.
Survivors recount the sinking of the destroyer Jacob Jones after torpedoes from a U boat split the ship in moments near Cape May. More than 10 men and officers were lost. seven officers and ten men survived as the ship sank, with Navy tests tracing the blast to a torpedo strike in Atlantic waters.
Washington dispatch reports a U S Navy carrier task force fought off 18 heavy bombers in two groups of nine near the Gilbert Islands area southwest of Hawaii. Eighteen enemy planes were shot down with two American fighters lost. Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Elliott H. O’Hare credited with six confirmed kills, the most by a single American pilot in this war effort. The action followed several weeks of reports praising American air superiority.
Keokuk, March 4. Mrs Edward H O Hare widow of a navy pilot who shot down six Japanese bankers urged her husband to do it again in a radio address describing his wartime feats. The couple wed last September in Phila They met five years ago at St Paul where she worked as a nurse prior to marriage. Her father was prominent in business circles.
The Lenten service at the Rivedd theater led by Rev. Gilland urged peace by personal readiness, obedience to God, and reliance on divine guidance. Services continue throughout Lent with Rev. Wr. Courtney speaking tomorrow.
Washington March 4. General Douglas MacArthur's tiny air force, using a surprise assault, sunk at least four Japanese ships in Subic Bay near Bataan. Dive bombers and fighters destroyed a 10,000 ton ship and a 5,000 ton vessel plus two motor launches, starting large fires on docks at Olongapo and Grand Island. The attack relied on limited planes with no air reinforcements seen.
British bombers flattened war industry plants in the Paris suburbs in a two hour raid. An official spokesman said 690 killed and 1300 wounded. Primary targets included the Renault Motor and Billancourt Works near Paris. Additional strikes hit factories in Neuilly and in the Seine region.
European front sees British raids near Nari and factory districts as a new air offensive opens against Germany. In the Pacific, Japanese raids hit Tort Darwin again while battles loom for Burma and the Nurma Road. Soviet reports claim advances within 30 miles of Dake Petrotsk.
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