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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1942
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR from a 19th or early 20th century Elyria paper notes circulation, advertising, and address details for printing and offices. Mentions no specific events, dates, or people clearly readable beyond the shop and city context.
Reports state Corregidor and allied fortresses have surrendered to Japanese forces. MacArthur vows to return. Guerrilla bands resist inland. The piece links wartime surrender to a 1947 Citizenship Day observance and notes President Roosevelt's May 17 proclamation for patriotic exercises. It reflects on American heritage, civic duty, and the war’s broader message.
A wartime appeal urges all residents to contribute to the national effort. It states families must work harder, support war funding, and accept sacrifice. A $2.2 billion May target is set as a starting goal, with later plans to tax one percent of earnings to finance defense needs.
The article reports wartime demand boosting Maine wood products including spruce and fir for piling and pulpwood carries, with mills offering high prices amid rising output. It notes 2000 feet of timber sent for spring drives and related factory orders, while rural districts see a shift back to horses and oxen due to parts shortages for tracks and tractors.
A historical railway tale recalls Curly Campbell acting as brakeman on a Canadian National line near Edmonton. The crew bet he could recall the numbers of all the trains handled that day, about 69, but he admits one error and regrets betting. Also notes sugars labeled ergarz with properties similar to sucrose glucose fructose maltose dextrose and isomaltose.
Washington notes argue Roosevelt remains pro labor while backing wartime actions. It claims U S planning centers on suppressing labor influence in Europe and notes Social Democrats, Communists, and German labor groups shaping radio warfare and morale. Also mentions Laval’s reaction and Junius Wood’s role in psychological operations.
A compilation of notable anniversaries and biographical notes on historical figures. Entries include John Penn, Harris, Hanaford, Abraham Jacobi, Samuel J. J. Schereschewsky, Philander C. Knox, Robert E. Peary, James Gordon Bennett, John Gortie, Gordon McKay, Crazy Horse, and mentions of Post Office postage wrappers, early aviation, and remarks on labor and industry leaders.
A garbled set of biographical notes lists figures like Admiral Willany and Leahy, plus sculpted birthdates and places such as Hampton Iowa and Chicaco. It includes a World War era note of Franco Japanese collaboration, mentions Orson Welles and Willam Scripps, and closes with a Horoscope claiming self maintenance and mental vision.
Dear Mr Givorge letters discuss looming revenue drops from the intangible, gasoline and sales taxes. The writer urges Mayor and Council Finance Committee to convene labor unions, the American Majority, League of Women Voters, PTA and Chamber of Commerce to form a citizen committee to study city needs, propose economies, and report progress at public meetings. Also notes a Penal intrusion about Robert Kohler's commutation and injury.
The Ely City Board of Education will consider extending the school music program into summer pending more cost information. Superintendent Mastory was asked to estimate probable expenses while Walter Von Brock proposed using the high school band for summer events, possibly reorganizing the band to begin rehearsals before the new school year.
A devotional passage reflects on trials and patience shaping hope through God’s love. It urges courage for a future youth to build a spiritual world, trust in divine purpose, and persevere in duty under God through Jesus Christ.
Elyria City Board of Education approved a summer session to run about seven weeks, with classes in regular and vocational subjects. Tuition set at eight dollars per high school subject and four dollars for elementary students, teachers paid per subject taught, and demand for junior senior vocational work noted.
In London a bill to grant women a legal right to share the family income is drafted for Parliament. Dr Edith Summerskill announced the reform noting that currently wives depend on husbands for income and have no legal claim. The report also cites wartime housewives as the only unpaid war workers conscripted without pay.
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