Begin Exchange Of Diplomats This Week
Washington reports the first Europe bound group of Axis diplomats will depart New York as the Sweden line Drottningholm shuttles envoys across the Atlantic. High ranking officials from German and Italian embassies with Hungarians Romanians and Bulgarians lead the exchange, later including journalists. The Far East exchange will await mid summer in Lisbon and Lorenzo Marques.
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Saly
Drottninghom
Atlantic
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Liston
State Department
Hiher
Fezser
Japan
Lisbon
Lorenzo Marques
Ohio Gideons Elect Lima Leader At Convention
George D B Hawkins of Toledo was elected president of the Ohio Gideon Society at its convention Sunday. Leon W Stelfey of Canton was chosen secretary and L M Hoymes of Agricultureland treasurer. The society announced 10 000 copies of the New Testament will be distributed to those in the armed forces.
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Lima
George DB. Hawkins
Toledo
Ohio Gieen Society
Leon W. Stelfey
Canton
L. M. Hoymes
Agri-3 Land
Double Deck Trailers Hoped to Ease War Worker Transit
In Columbus on May 4 officials discussed using double deck trailers to haul workers. Gov Unicker and Joseph Eastman led talks with state utilities heads, bus and railroad reps, and manufacturers on staging work hours and new transit facilities to reduce rush hour congestion.
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Sportare
George McConnaughey
State Public Utilities Commission
Degorbe
Chiles
John W. Unicker
Joseph Y. Eastman
Office of Defense Transportation
Unliies Commission
Enery
Rntenta 1
McConnaughty
Voice Of The People Protest Sewer Tax in Elyria Letter
Mrs John Dowdell of 420 Jefferson St Elyria Ohio voices critique of a proposed sewer tax ordinance. She argues the levy misuses funds, increases costs for residents, and would cover sewer system improvements and debt while many lack proper drainage. She urges council to reconsider the tax and address storm sewer repairs.
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Edi Ay
Eixria Clarens’ Leaster Nave
City Counssal
John Dowdell
Jefferson St. Elyria
Ohio
Announce First List Of Dead In The Philippines
Washington May 4 The first official listing of American dead in the Philippines was announced naming 12 U.S. soldiers killed in action or died of wounds. The casualties include 30 officers and 91 enlisted men, bringing total announced Army dead near 404 with prior War Department notices. The period from December 7 to April 35 shows 2,991 Marines and sailors lost, narrowing the current total of U.S. war dead to 3,323.
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Shington
Philippines
U.S
War Department
Hawaii
Netherlands East Indies
L.A
Reverend Ming Accepts Call to Springfield Church
Rev John Ming of Trinity Lutheran Jin Lakewood accepts call to First Lutheran Church of Springfield effective July. Springfield church leadership confirms appointment and outlines transition plans. Community members anticipate continued outreach and pastoral service.
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Cleveland
Wii
John Ming
Trinity Lutheran Church
Jin Lakewood
First Lutheran Church of
Springfield
Recall Lincoln in a Boat Densus Mass
Densus, a Massachusetts village, recalls Lincoln in a dated event as older resident Eldridze, 95, is noted. The brief item highlights local memory of a presidential moment and honors a centenarian resident.
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Lincoln
Densis
Mass
Capa Eldridze
Parade Ground Named After Negro Soldier at Fort Knox
Fort Ronow’s main parade ground is named Browns Field in honor of Private Robert Browns, a Black soldier killed in the Philippines and the first Force casualty of the war. Major General Devers ordered the dedication, noting in his address that in death there is no grade or rank and that creed or race should not divide Americans in this crisis.
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Philippines
Robert Browns
Jaend L. Devers
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Aller
Fret
Sburg
Lassife
Trey
Devers
Dever
Crisia
City Hall considers tax needs and war priorities in Elysia
The City Council reports rising expenditures over Nast with talk of higher equipment costs and civilian defense. State funds may reduce defense items and rationing limits new purchases. Real estate and personal taxes are expected to rise this year, with at least $10,000 more in taxes anticipated. Critics warn against unnecessary spending that could hinder war efforts and note a proposed sewer rental tax exceeding constitutional limits.
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Nast
Ohio
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