Jap war shift feared toward South Pacific supply routes
Washington May reports say Japanese forces may pivot from the Philippines toward America’s South Pacific supply line. Captivity at Corregidor would free bombers and naval units. Mindanao activity and Cotabato, Diana areas show ongoing fighting as authorities acknowledge substantial Japanese gains and continued guerrilla resistance.
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Washington
Rutan Tenin
Corregidor Island
America
South Pacific
Manila Bay
New Zraeland
Avestele
Australia
Carrezther
Manila Day
Mindanar
Mindanae
Stormard
Cotzbste
Diana
Philippines
Corres Rider
Weather forecast for Bentreme region cool Friday frost
TheOWIO Occasional Weather report notes cool daytime temperatures in Bentreme with a slight frost risk Friday morning in the northwest area. Tonight will be cooler with light frost possible in that sector, influencing local markets and daily routines.
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Owio
Wight Rata
Bentreme
Pertiem
Mather
Americans Launch Heavy Attack on Jap Fleet
General MacArthur disclosed that 101 American airmen led a heavy strike on a strong Japanese fortress, while U S bombing planes hit targets near the Salomon Islands in a successful raid. The report notes a shift in Japanese assaults on Port Moresby and pauses in their bomber offensives as Allied planes continue to press operations toward Rabaul and New Guinea.
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Port Moresby
MacArthur
Dage
Pratt Moresby
Ing
British Take Naval Base In Madagascar
British commando and parachutist troops aided by Royal Marines captured the Vichy naval base of Antsirane in Madagascar after stiff resistance. The Admiralty and War Office announced the victory, with French defenders still resisting in inner fortifications of Nieza Suarez town. A Vichy submarine and sloop were sunk in Diego Suarez harbor, officials said.
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London
Anuirane
Madagascar
Admiralty
War Office
Partizon
Admiralty-War Office
Sane
Antsirane
Unena
Dicca
Royal Marines
Nieza Suarez
Acrms
Dirse Suarez Tay
Vichy
Diego Suares
Heveriers
Bougainville
Tank cars derail near Toll Gate wreck causes oil blaze
Traffic was halted today along the Balthmere and Ohio Railroad near Toll Gate as 21 tank cars derailed from a 41 car train. Officials said a broken wheel caused the accident and oil fire destroyed several buildings in Toll Gate.
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Pennshoro
W. Va
Balthmere
Ohio
Toll Gate
Rahmad
Tell Gate
Treasury Head Proposes Revenue Plan Reducing Exemptions
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau proposes lowering personal income exemptions from 2754 to 600 for single filers and 1400 for married couples plus 800 for each dependent, aiming to raise about 6 million dollars in new revenue and lift war revenue totals to 8.7 billion, with plans to expand Social Security taxes and reach a 10.7 billion program.
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Wi Ton
Treasury
Morgenthaute
Iran
Stollert Ls
Dotto BP
N.C
Morgenth
Morgenthan
Government imposes ceilings on beef and pork prices
Washington officials say the new OPA ceilings fix prices growers receive and what housewives pay, predicting prices will hover near March levels. They note demand for beef and pork will influence any shifts, with wholesale ceilings effective May 11 and retail ceilings a week later. Pork ceilings had been set in March.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Believe Former Elyrians At Corregidor Surrender
News of the Corregidor surrender raises anxiety for families of former Elyria guards. Lieut George C Campbell and Dr John Marsien, both linked to Elyria, were last heard from during early reports. Marsien’s wife seeks information from the War Department as she stays with a sister in Amherst. Continued on Page 10.
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Careregidor
Elyria
Corregidor
Elyrians
George C. Campbell
Elyria Memorial Hospital
John Marsien
Lorain
Marsien
Lieut Richwine Takes Up Duties In Washington
Lieut Arthur L Michwine of 218 Kenyon Avenue resumes Army service at a post in Washington. He has begun classes in the national capital and will likely stay for some time. His wife is unsure whether to join him later. Richwine was released from Army duties after 13 months at Camp Shelby Mississippi.
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Arthur L. Michwine
Kenyon Avenue
Washsington
National Capital
Richwine
Camp Shetby
Miss
Four Ear Phones Stolen From Local Church
Fritz Rudin reported the theft of four ear phones from pews at the First Methodist Church. The $45 items were believed taken sometime between Sunday and Tuesday, per a police report.
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First Methodist Church
Fritz Rudin
Registration To Show Increase In Population
Lorain county population is rising per INO census prophecy by Robert Vandemark clerk for Walter Wright. Sugar registration shows 90863 registered in three days and May reach the largest four-day total. Vandemark notes 1540 census counted 12300, estimates near 125000 based on recent registrations. Continued on Page 10.
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Lorain County
Robert Vandemark
Walter J. Wright
Vandemark
Average Married Man Awaiting War Duty Under Dependency Rule
In Columbus a draft official said many married men with dependent wives will soon be called for induction or shifted to war work. Officials outlined plans to defer those with high dependency while expanding civilian roles and defense plant work to meet looming manpower needs.
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Columbus
Col
C. W. Gobte
Nemande Intensete
Selective Service
U.S
Army
Goble
Inca
United States
Vnal
Congress
Elyrian Dies One Week After Enlistment in Coast Guard
Robert Leroy Athell of 502 Dewey avenue Harbor Beach Michigan died at 8 30 last night a week after enlisting in the United States Coast Guard Service and two days after his twenty first birthday Cause of death a blood clot following emergency appendix operation Survived by parents brothers Ellsworth J Atbelt and many relatives Funeral set for Church of Christ in Elyria with burial at Brookdale cemetery Medical funeral arrangements announced by Nichols funeral home
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Robert Leroy Athell
Dewey Avenue
Harbor Beach
Michigan
United States Coast Guard Service
Atbert
Folden Atbelt Red
Ellsworth J. Atbelt
Elyria
Anderson Aircraft School
Nashville
Government to Buy Extra Tires From Private Owners
Undersecretary of War Robert P. Patterson said the U S plans to purchase extra tires from private car owners on a voluntary basis, with potential compulsory requisition if needed. Officials warned against nonessential uses such as parties and entertainment, stressing rubber conservation for war needs.
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Washington
Robert P. Tatterelm
Patterson
Army
Navy
Faruday
Uncle Toc
Patternon
London Reported Nazi Destroyer Sunk and Ships Destroyed
London report says the Admiralty confirmed that the cruiser Edinburgh and two merchant ships were sunk by German air and submarine forces while aiding a Russia bound convoy. A German destroyer was sunk and another damaged in the action, with follow up reports noting related Arctic convoy battles and conflicting German claims.
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London
Admiralty
Edinburgh
Russia
High Command
Sturmansk
Chinese Troops Fight Major Battle With Japanese Columns
Chinese troops repel repeated Japanese attacks pushing from Burma into Yunnan as heavy fighting rages along the Burma road near Chefang inside the frontier. The Japanese aim to reach Poashan and target Allied air bases while Chinese forces hold Wanting and surrounding positions.
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Chungking
Burma
Yunnan
Chefang
Gommnunique
Hunnan
Chungeking
Chefanc
Ch Fang
Wanting
Posshan
Yungchang
Mangshih
Wantfing
Puo~ Shan
Poashan
Bicycle collision claims life of Donald Shaffer in Illinois
Donald Shaffer, 31, Illinois, died yesterday after his bicycle collided with a passing automobile. Police reported the accident occurred on a rural road near Arron on May 7. The investigation continues as authorities confirm preliminary details.
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Bert Arron
Donald Shaffer
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