Seek Priority For Fence To Guard Bridges
County official William G. Wickens will visit Washington to obtain federal priority for fence and lighting near abutments of fire avenue and 21st street ridges to protect tinder structures and guard against sabotage. He will also inquire about federal guards for bridges now patrolled locally and discuss settling about $25,000 in damage claims from a grade construction fault at Kastile bridge. The War Department had refused prior material priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Wickens
Washington
Fire Avenue
21St Street
Jaiabatat
Wickens
War Department
Larnin
Willko
WEA
Kastile
F1 Avenue
Dusthimer Heads Memorial Day Group In Elyria City Meet
Dusthimer, 67 East Riser Street, elected president of the Memorial Day committee for veterans groups. Jimeph Wok named vice chairman, C.K Southam re-elected secretary, Dan Symans treasurer. Memorial Sunday service planned at Elyria High School, with a committee to be named to finalize plans for the year. About 30 representatives from patriotic organizations attended.
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Dusthimer
East Riser Street
Rensral
Crairman
Jimeph Wok
Chatman
C.K Southam
Dan Symans
Lass Dears
Elyria Hugh School
Chatman Dusthimer
Rent Board Alters Nine Complaints In Elyria Action
The Elyria fair rental board, at its meeting last night, settled nine complaints with satisfactory adjustments and ruled one out while continuing five others. Chairman Ralph Young announced the five member board appreciated tenant Landlord cooperation and noted rent changes after March 4 may be considered under changed conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Fair Rental Cormmire Sinn
Ralph Young
Young
Compeed
Board
Hae
Air Raid Class Enters Second Week At Ely High
The air raid protection institute began its second week of intensive training at Ely High School under the leadership of Mrs A Olsen. Deputy Paul Johnson demonstrated fire extinguishers before LPO and others, showing different types and handling, with a talk on basic fire fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Voluneer Services
Quick Action By Boy and Mather Prevents Tragedy
A near drowning incident in LaGrange involved Carl Jacks three years old and his playmate Tony Aible. The boy slipped into a water-filled cesspool pit after wandering from the Jacks yard. Mrs Jackson jumped in and rescued Carl as Tony called for help. Firemen arrived to secure the area and prevent a repeat accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagmanga
Ahrece
Nidtery
Tony Tite
Bes
Mibert Jackson
Marth Marscel
Tittle Carl Jacks
Tony Aible
Carl
Tony
Mrs Jackson
LaGrange
Hopes Labor Will Abandon Double Pay
Washington March War Deduction Chief Donald M Nebow urged labor to drop double pay for war savers on Saturdays Sundays and holidays or face action within 40 days He spoke to naval affairs committee amid hearings on the Smith Vinson bill proposing a 40 hour week overtime limit and profit caps He warned changes could slow production while defense needs rise and noted state of wage structure if broader cuts occurred
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Washington
March
M—Uy
Donald M. Nebow
Patess
Howse Naval Affairs
Nelson
Nebeuw
Tha Akes Ae
Nelan
Saber
Neti
Sam Rayburn
Hidicht
Officials To Tell Story Of Cleveland War Plant
Washington March 24 Chairman Vinson of the House Naval Affairs committee plans to call Army and Navy officials to recount Cleveland war plant practices including high pay for a president's secretary, watches, insurance policies, and lavish entertaining. Testimony from Jack & Heintz Inc outlines contracts valued at 33 million dollars with unit prices for Navy and Army starters and profits claimed to be inflated by perk expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasslngton
Chairinan
Cart Vinson
Gay
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Army
Navy
Edmund H. Tobonet
Fim
Williams. d
Lompany
Jack
Gills
U S Submarines Sink Three Ships In Jap Home Waters
U S submarines of the Asiatic fleet claimed credit for sinking at least three enemy vessels near Japan. A communique said two 2000 ton freighters and a 700 ton tanker plus a 5000 ton freighter were sunk or probably sunk, raising total submarines sunk to 39 vessels including transports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sfubmarines
U. S
Amercan
Japan
Tarif
Roosevelt Opposes Abolition of Two U. S. Youth Agencies
President Roosevelt opposes abolishing the Civilian Conservation Corps and the National Youth Administration, arguing their work supports the war effort and national readiness. He notes the 1943 CCC program trained 609,000 youths for industries and other essential services, while stressing the value of continued federal youth training to prepare for military and postwar duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
U. S
Washington
Romevelt
Imo Youth
Cistian “Genictration Corps
Nae Nenad Youth — Administration
Senate
Federal Security
Paul ¥. McNat
McNatt
CCG
NVA
Whartson
Sem
Kenius McKellar
Tenn
Fouth
Rocecselt
Mee- Nutt
Progtam Co
Bricker Urges Coal Orders From China After April First
Governor Bricker urged Chinese buyers to place coal orders after April 1 to ensure supply against next winter. He cited potential shipping and financing difficulties and stressed timely action to avert shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Bricker
Mrs Talks Active Role in Ohio Parent Teacher Work
Mrs Talk has been active in Parent-Teacher work for years. She served as president of McKinley P T A from 1935 to 1937, president of Elyria Parent Teacher Council in 1937 and 1939, and was publicity chairman IMI. She sits on the State Board and is associate editor of the Ohio Parent-Teacher magazine. James M. Birrel will bring greetings from the Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc. The Lorain County PTA hosts the conference at Wellington High School and First Congregational Church. Buses will transport Elyria representatives from Courk Street at 8 a m. tomorrow.
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Talk
McKintey P T. A
Elyria Parent Teacher Council
Didriel
IMI
Ing
Dinetar
3Ers Sind Diate
Ohio
Parent-Teacher Magazine
Carl W. Martin
Laterraw
James M. Birrel
Ohio Concaves of Parents and Teachers, Inc
Lorain County
P T. A. Council
Wellington High School
Aallange
First Congregational Church
Elyria Associations
Weilington MH
Courk Street
Tomerres
PTA
George Tulk
Elyria
Northcentral
Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers
Wellington
Elyrians Recall Australia As Hospitable Land
Elyrians remember Australia fondly through the O Donnell family memories from Melbourne. Arthur O Donnell and brothers recall open hospitality, early Melbourne sights, and the first electric light at a department store. The family migrated first to America via Australia then settled in Elyria, where Edward O Donnell started a wallpaper and paint store now run by his sons.
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Australia
O'Donnell
Arthur O'Donnell
Melbourne
Charles Pa Dubn
Bernard
Phrey
Arthur
Alfred
Atther
Edward O'Donnell
Ireland
Rockhampton
Cape River
Treland
Granant
Longford
Dublin
Edward Odonnel
Anne
Mareelty Centex
Edward
Mathias
Eamship
Cape of Good Hope
America
Donneth
Autralia
Ana Depresnn
O'Donenell Acsin
Colamour
Ohio
Colum
Co. Harte
Cremwell
Newark
Tie
Pete
Thorn
Richard
Row
Katherine
Mary Luis
Notre Dame Academy
Toledo
Frean Newark
Elyria
Oberlin Resident Sentenced for Parole Violation
James Yarber, 23, of Oberlin, convicted on a prior assault, was sentenced to Mansfield reformatory as a parole violator for an offense from a year earlier in a case tied to cutting his mother. Prosecutors noted the old charge would stand postponed and later filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Yarber
Oberlin
Lasar
Jurgy
Mansfield Tee
D. A. Conk
Ivelin
William G. Wickens
Bay
Stanley Dumbresay
Af Larain
Colimbus
Dombrnky
Emily
Honest men recover tires from truck theft on highway
Alfred Spicka and Potaak Hanuman found two tires along the highway and returned them after stopping a truck. Hallman Motor Sales of Millerburg, Ohio owned the tires which were being returned from a government order. Sheriff notes more tires missing from the load.
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Oberlin
Alfred Spicka
Potaak Hanuman
Inghway Bee
Hallman Motor Sales
Milelerbirg, O
Ateck
Saftman
Toledo bank to use vault as public fallout shelter
March 24 The To ledo Trust Company announced that its steel and concrete safety deposit vault would be used as a red elict in event of an au ral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
To- Indo Trust Company
Sweden mobilizes to peak strength in northern areas
A London informant says Sweden is mobilizing its army to maximum strength with extensive land and air maneuvers in northern Sweden. Germany is reported concentrating troops and ships along the Baltic coast while reinforcing garrisons in northern Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sweden
Germany
Baltic
Norway
Fineland
London Daily Express
Jemtsland
Trondheim
Reveal MacArthur Almost Fired Upon By American Guns
General MacArthur narrowly escaped an attack by his own naval party during a bold breakout from the Japanese blockade to reach Australia. An official account details constant peril, swift dogfights, and mistaken identity as a U.S. submarine reportedly planned to strike the fleeing fortresses before rescue.
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MacArthur
General
Geo. MacdArthur
Unite States
Japanese bombers attack Bataan Corregidor in first Philippines assault
A UPI report from Washington states 54 Japanese heavy bombers bombarded Bataan and Corregidor, signaling a possible new Philippine offensive. Casualties include at least three enemy planes shot down. US artillery countered with reported heavy losses to Yamashita’s forces. The admittance notes the action as the first major bombing in a month and hints at a prelude to further operations.
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Waslington
UPI
Bataan
Corregidor
Iapan
Philippines
War Department Comtaunique
Jonathan M. Waln
Bright
Tamayuki ‘Yamachita
Japan
Wainwright
Yamashita
War Summary March 24 1942 Across World Conflicts
War summary notes Nazi mobilization in Sweden and strengthened air forces. In Burma Chinese and British forces fight to save Malaya as Japanese advance. Australia reports another Japanese raid on Port Moresby with Allied delays. War at sea notes sinking of several Japanese ships with possible more losses. Russia shows renewed resistance in the north as Soviets improve. Britain tightens defenses along the southeastern coast amid intensified Nazi pressure.
Unrest Reported in Axis-Occupied Nations Across Europe
United Press dispatch says civilian unrest resurges in Axis territories. Journal reports arrests in Belgrade of a Serbian Communist cell aiding the Communist International, with groups enlisting, funding, and organizing tours. In France, two prisoners face five years hard labor for attempting to reorganize a Communist party. A Spaniard receives ten years for organizing a Communist cell among foreign workers. London reports 200 Norwegian teachers exiled to the north for resisting Nazi rule, many over 40. Protests by Protestant ministers cited as read from Norwegian pulpits. In Poland and Holland, editors and readers are punished. a Dutch saboteur faces death for railway sabotage during last year’s blackout. Reports from German-occupied Holland indicate ongoing resistance and reprisals.
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iBy
Pivist Neng
Asb
Xabdaxe
Pro Dnelley
Eptnings
Transoceary
Ewszechcy
Jugoslav
Cnd
Communis Erganization
Felerade
Communist Internationale
Belerade
Suerrillay
France
Communist
St. Stienne
Clermont-Fertend
Puy del Dene
Todio Londen
Far North
Bradcast
Nadi Presmte
Snd
Radio London
Holland
Heavy Fighting Reported In Burma And Southwest Pacific
United Nations leaders reported heavy fighting in Burma and along the island front north of Australia as Allied forces pledged counter blows. Chinese and Australian officials echoed the forecast of Japanese difficulties, while Tokyo spokesmen warned of tough battles ahead. Allied dispatches tallied enemy losses and U.S. submarines reportedly sank several ships. In Burma, Chinese units under Lt. Gen. Joseph Stilwell battled Japanese forces near Toumea as aerial assaults raged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
United Nations
Burma
Australia
Southwest Pacific
John Curtin
Chungking
Tokyo
Hideo Hiraide
Japan
Southwest
Pacific
Hitaide
Theony
Indian Oceans
Chewpoah
Arthur Drakeford
Foo Ping Chang
Aes
Port Moreshy
New Guinea
U.S
Baka Island
Solomon Group
Chinre
Toumea
Joseph Stilwell
U.S. A
Fora
He Needs New Tires COLUMBUS
A fragment notes a Columbus item dated March 24 referencing a person who intends to have tires retreaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Tse
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Daffie
Chines
Port Moresby
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