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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1942

Page

2

City Council Busy With Right of Way Issue and Storm Drain Complaints

Council discusses state highway department plans to purchase Yellow Hoe right of way for relocation of State Route 37 from Elyria to Loran, referencing a letter from Murray Shaffer and City Solicitor Moran. Debates over funding legality, cost estimates, and possible routing return to finance committee. Delegation from Hell Avenue residents demand improved storm drainage. complaints also about Fourth and Sumner streets. Also, measures to protect city employees in wartime service and approval for Blue and Gray bus line construction. Hospital indigent care contract increased. odor and explosion concerns at Studebaker Chemical Co. prompt potential legislation.

State Highway Department Elyria Loran Murray Shaffer Richard Moran Shaffer Shafter Petro Ciy Count Finance Committee George Thompson Hell Avenue Lake Avenue Fourth Street Sumner Street Wit Anna Kennedy Civil Service Howard Dean Water Department Army Edwart Stankard, Jr Elyria Memorial Hospital John Kalopas Studebaker Chemical Co

Crackdown Demands Roar In Congress On Labor

Washington lawmakers press for immediate anti labor measures as war industry issues, overtime pay, and 40 hour week rules surface. Proposals seek to suspend overtime rules, curb contract protections, and cap profits on war work. Roosevelt signals possible action if administration program stalls. House and Senate racers plan hearings within days.

Labor Congress Washington Lable War Industrie U Congressional Roosevelt White House House Senate Hep Howard WL Smith D. Va D. Ga Smutinson Army Vinson Flont Ammend Wilson

Community safety urged after explosions and odors

Fire Chief W XII Oates told council that explosion risks are being addressed and government inspectors are stationed at the plant. Kolopes cites disturbances and foul odors harming local health. Kolopes and Ault discuss a dangerous open basement on Courtland Street where a six year old boy nearly drowned last week.

W, XII. Oates Ient Kolopes Thompson Safety Committee Henry Ault Courtland Street Ault

Belmont County plant cleared for 1000 megawatt station

The Public Utilities Commission cleared the way for a 5000 kilowatt generating station at Dilles Bottom Belmont county to be built by Ohio River Power Inc. Transmission lines will connect with the Ohio Public Services Coat Alliance. Ohio River Power seeks funds from the Ry F.C. for construction and a 4 percent note plan. The project faces five years of construction with annual rentals around 1 million dollars per year under approved plans.

Columbus Public Utilities Commission Dilles Bottom Belmont County Ohio River Power, Inc Ite Transmission Lines Thnea Ohio Public Services Coat Alliance Ry F.C Ohie Appre

Draft board members urged to limit aid in questionnaire filings

The article notes the draft board and advisory members faced questions about assisting registrants with questionnaires. It states clerks of draft boards are not allowed to help registrants, and implies concerns over public access to member information and potential imposition on board time.

Seth Retre

Price Study By Women Voters Discusses Inflation Impact

A lively meeting of the Elrria League of Women Voters examined inflation's effect on prices and buying habits. Mrs RP Wirth hosted. Mrs Wichard Durress spoke on government sections. Pearl Lord outlined rubber industry prospects. Next meeting planned at Fritzsche Tyday with talks on textile industry controls.

Consumers Studi Ammo Elrria League of’ Women Voters Wirth Althauch Stacy Comon Fon Wichard Durress

Another American Ship Torpedoed At Sea

A fragmentary New York report from March 17 describes another American ship torpedoed in the Atlantic. The terse item notes a six year period of peril at sea and the ongoing wartime risk to American vessels.

New York Atlantic City

Fragmented OCR recounts jury pool and numbers in trial

Questionable text notes jurors and numbers, mentioning a prosecutor, a call for 60 men for a deduction, and references to original and new pools. The passage is garbled with numerous errors and unclear specifics, preventing a clear event or outcome.

Great Flood Of Dollars Paid By Americans

WASTINGTON March 17 A slice of the era shows Americans paying vast sums in taxes through the Internal Revenue Service. Preliminary estimates indicate a record quarter with receipts doubling the prior period and up to 13 million payers. Despite penalties for late payments, many citizens submitted installments before the midnight deadline. A reader sent a defense bond refund and noted a broad rush of contributions to fund emergency measures.

US Seftternat Hevenne Dellare Mars Sueferiday Linus Dea Treasury

Pacific coast chickens refuse wartime duties in Cal process

In Ty Cruz California reports say Live Oak Gran Grangers delayed duties as local roaster duties were to be taken by war time programs. Members claim chickens did not return by 3 p m after a one hour pause, leaving the task unresolved.

TA Cruz Cal Live Oak

QOVATY LINE DIVIDES CAME CAMP ROHERTS

Cal Bee lines sank south end of camp ines division held in line to divide a camp area roberts line division reported in a terse update.

Found Guilty In Mother's Death

Jefferson 61 year old Agnes Nemick was found guilty of murder in the death of his mother Catherine Nemick after a 30 hour jury deliberation. The state alleged he struck her at her home near Jefferson in June following her discovering his infidelity. Paul Newtick, the defendant's son, testified and has cared for by Sheriff Boy Nitejer since the trial began February 2.

Jefferson Nick Nermick Epgarald Sitel Automobile Machanie Sears Catherine Nenick Nesik Arti Paul Newtick Boy Nite Jer

Miss Eckert Addresses Lions Club on Extension Work

Miss Eckert spoke to the L ions Club outlining rural life in Loran County. She described 4-H and county advisors, the university extension service, and its work with groups on home making soil conservation and food preparation. Extension bulletins are available on request.

Avhilles Loran Hoel

Debut weather tale on Willam Gehrie’s crocus bloom

A fragmentary report notes Mrs Geheke and Willam Gehrie on River Street observing a yellow crocus in bloom. The readable lines hint at a first bloom moment and a local gathering, but many details are garbled.

Willam Gehrie Geheke

Plan To Organize Industrial Safety Council

A plan to organize an Industrial Safety Council in Lorain County will start with a meeting of firm representatives who participated in the annual safety campaign. Formation at a county venue was announced today following a recommendation by the Ohio Industrial Commission. The suggested council would include a rated composition of representatives from local industries and Safety Engineering will oversee the meeting.

Industrial Safety Council Lorain County Ohio

Why Was I Born to Be Discussed by Evangelist Melvin

A religious event at First Ukaguist Church on Middle Avenue features evangelist Melvin Efann presenting Why Was I Born? The sermon aims to reach a large youth audience with a message about creation, Christ, and the Holy Spirit. The speaker argues against fifth columnists and emphasizes biblical teachings on Jesus, resurrection, and the Holy Spirit.

Wangelist Melvin Efan Middle Avene Hasaif Sheed gWen Ober Willel Ditcenet Ao Serson Lrge Jesus Christ

Ohio Colleges Best Band Players Meet At Oberlin

Oberlin hosts Ohio colleges best band players for a three day festival March 20 to 22 with about 100 participants drawn from state institutions. Arthur B. Directer Oberlin College Bands leads rehearsals Saturday with lectures by Geldenun and a concert program featuring the Oberlin concert band and visiting performers.

Ohio Oberlin Obertin Fuiney Wd University Ohi Bichare Golda Muse Ponies Criot Erste Theoby Arthur B Oberlin College Fellowes Geldenun Oberlin Conternee Heedal Sry Spom Warner Willams Will

Selectees and War Letters From Army Recreational Area

January notes describe selectees Uy Pvt and FAL Sisters IM Mth Infantry stationed at a New Orleans area camp. The piece mentions letters home and calls for support to troops fighting abroad. It references a major chapel event with speakers Mr. Goldman and Mr. Goffman and lists Oberlin area colleges and notable community figures connected to the music scene and patriotic efforts.

Uy Pvt Mth Infantry S. Army New Orleans Kamelapa Heme

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