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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1942

Page

11

Eden Urges Germans to oust Hitler from Scotland address

British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden urged the German people to overthrow the Nazi regime and establish a new government based on law and individual rights. He warned that heavier nightly bombardments will fall on Germany as long as the regime remains. He noted Hitler could not promise protection against Allied air attacks.

Eden Bttte Germany DAC Gract Neasier Luebeck Coventry Hiller

Summer Round-Up of Pre-School Children Planned

Health chairmen of Tecal Parent- Teacher Associations will begin canvassing the city for the Summer Round-Up of pre-school children for physical and dental examination the week of May 18. Parents of children entering school in September will be contacted for information about this health project of PATA under Mrs. William L. Hawk. Parents will be advised to take children to their own physician and dentist during May 18 to 22 for a check up, then use the summer to remediate defects so children start fall in best condition. Mothers will be asked to call the physician for a Bhi examination arrangements. The program is a health activity of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, with medical and dental professions and Health department cooperation.

Tecal Pata William L. Hawk Council Health National Congress of Parents and Teachers Community Medical, and Dental Professions and Health Department

Car Crash Leaves Man Injured Near Ford Tred

W. W. Matlett, 61, was taken to Fiytia Memorial Hospital at 12:40 PM with severe lacerations to his right rear hand and left wrist and chest injuries after his car ran out of control and crashed into a tree on West River Road near Ford Tred. He was returning from a lean when the accident occurred.

W. W. Matlett Fiytia Memorial Hospital West River Road Ford Tred

Weather outlook cool with frost risk Friday night

A continued cool spell is expected today with frost likely in exposed areas Saturday morning. Markets page reference indicates markets information found on page today.

American and South African Troops Pour Into Madagascar Base

American units and heavy reinforcements from South Africa are landing at the Diego Suarez naval base in Madagascar along with large quantities of artillery and aircraft. The British take over comes after a rapid Vichy defense collapse and signals a shift in Indian Ocean power as surrender terms reportedly favor British control of key ports and bases.

Madagascar London May Diego Suarez Daily Mail Mardrid Vichy Diego Sharer London Star Natal South Africa United Nations Indian Ocean Polihy Dice Majunga Fort Dauphin Antogalbay Inedian Ocean Diego

Petitions Against Sewer Tax Under Way In Elyria League

Elyria Citizens Teague reports that petitions opposing the sewer tax are being printed and will soon be ready for circulators. At last night’s meeting the League elected temporary officers to lead the group for the campaign.

Elyria

Council To Study Plumber Licensing Ordinance

The city council plans a full meeting next week to study a proposed plumber licensing ordinance. Councilman John Kein requested the committee session after the ordinance was introduced last Monday, while James Stott and Hart Dickason advocate its backing. The measure aims to require scented plumbers for sanitary sewer work, though it exempts work in private homes. critics warn it may deter nonlocal plumbers.

John Kein James Stott Crime Oil Building and Lands Committee Pics All City Building Inspecion Hart Dickason Dickason Elstia

Russians Claim Recapture of 345 Places

London May 8 Soviet press reports claim guerrilla forces in the Orel sector recaptured 344 or 345 populated places and killed many German troops in fighting from Leningrad to the Crimea. The letter to Stalin notes large losses and garrison wipeouts as fronts shift along a 1,000 mile arc.

London Moscow Orel Boyansk Front Leningrad Crimea Josef VI Stalin Tress Todas Jake Mnnen Geelong

Allied Commands Reshape Burma Lines to Stall Japanese

In Chungking on May 8 Lieut. Gen. Joseph W. Bulwell reorganized Chinese forces in Burma to halt the Japanese push toward China. Stilwell reportedly formed two regiments from Kachin Tribesmen to counter the advance from Lashio and Mandalay toward Yeu, while bombings near Rangoon and Myitkyina are noted as part of the broader effort. Potential Indian border implications loom as imperfect reports surface.

Chungking Joseph Bulwell United States Burma Lashia Mandalay China The London Star Rangoon Stilwell Bufors India Chittagong Akyab Bay of Bengal India-Burma Chittaconc China-India

Pastor to Observe 25th Anniversary of Ordination

The Rev Lawrence W Being pastor of Holy Croats parish will mark the twenty fifth anniversary of his ordination. A solemn mass will be offered at 10 am with sermons in Polish and English by Rev L J Bartylak. A banquet follows in the parish hall. Father Budny, educated at Saint Stanislaus, Cent and Methodius seminaries, will attend as guest.

Lawrence W. Being Holy Croats Budny L. J. Bartylak Hacailten Ont Canada Elyria Goungil Knights of ‘Columbua Father Hudny Parah Hunet of the Pari Father Bunny St Stanislaus Collegy Chigage Cent and Methodius Seminary Orchard Lake Mich Richmond Rishon Overwell Portsmouth Bowers Hill Cleveland Mother of Sorrows Peninsulas

Bricker Orders Youngstown Vice Inquiry

Gov Bricker directs Attorney General to summon a special grand jury to probe vice conditions and racketeering in Youngstown. Thomas Herbert to request Simon Tels of Cincinnati to lead Mahoning county inquiry. Order anticipated within a day as county officials and residents sought investigation.

Columbus Joly W. Bricker Youngstown Vinta Thomas Herbert Simon Tels Cincinnati Mahoning County Youngstoungut Less Pike County Portage County

Cleveland Woman to Speak at Mother's Day Breakfast

Mrs. Helen Fan Mull, a Cleveland resident and longtime speaker, will address the Mother's Day Breakfast hosted by Flyta IPost 42, American Legion, this Sunday. Born in Georgia to an Ohio family, she graduated from Agnes Scott College, married James Mull, and has two sons and a daughter. Mull is active in church and PTA groups and has delivered numerous inspirational talks.

Helen Fan Mull Cleveland American Legion Mull Bor Georgia Ohio Agnes Scott College Atlanta Mist Fan James Wo Mull Georgia Tech Western Freserve University Multie

Blood clot fatal for Cincinnati youth after arm fracture

Robert Osteed, an eighth grade pupil, died yesterday from a blood clot linked to an arm fracture suffered playing football last fall and re injured in January. He was the son of Elmer Orpen.

Cincinnati Robert Osteed Jani Menth Elmer Orpen

Greatest Sea Battle Boxscore Amid Conflicting Claims

The sea battle report lists Japanese ships sunk and damaged including carriers and cruisers while noting Allied losses unreported. Tokyo claims U S carriers Yorktown Sarasota and California battleship sunk with Britain allegedly losing Warspite. London denies British battleship damage or sinking.

Elyria Sevens Aid in War Bond Campaign

The Elyria Sevens under Mrs C A Olsen will personally canvass Flyria residents during the week of May 15 to 21 to promote war bond pledges. County war bond chair A J Plocher announced the mobilization by this civilian defense group formed to aid the drive.

Flytia C. A. Olsen A. J. Plocher Stamp Rale Elyria Sevens the Ciy

Sugar Ration Book Registrations Reported In County

About 117 664 residents in Lae hain County registered for sugar ration books over four days according to County Coordinator Walter J. Wright. Officials anticipated around 125 009 due to wartime plant workers. Elyria city registrations totaled 26 438, with 39 percent issuance due to supply on hand and other limits.

Laehain Walter J. Wright TASES Elyria Elyria City Etyrty

Greatest Naval Battle Of War Off Australian Coast

United States and allied naval and air forces report sinking or damaging 17 Japanese ships in a major battle 1,000 miles off northeast Australia. Gen Douglas MacArthur announced a second phase with one Japanese aircraft carrier and one heavy cruiser sunk or damaged, while Australian Prime Minister Joh Curtin urged all citizens to prepare as invasion fears rise.

Australia Tokyo United States Yorktown Sarasota London MacArthur Australis May Douglas MacArthur

Allied Victory May Prove To Be Decisive

London reports say United States and Allied naval air forces may have repelled a Japanese fleet off Australia. Observers view the engagement as possibly decisive in the southwest Pacific, with the outcome affecting Australia New Zealand and regional security. Admiralty and officials monitor claims amid wartime propaganda and evolving accounts from both sides.

London United States Australia Japan New Zealand Great Britain Madagaar Admiralty Asus Hor Ancy Toho Navy Department Worthington

Priest Dies Suddenly in Columbus and River Forest

Unclear obituary note reports Rev. Fr. Henry Seeeon Schroeder a teacher at the Demainscan House River Forest WL who died today of a heart ailment at St Starrs of the Springs school. It mentions funeral attendance for Rev. Fe deacph Pendergast and Fr. Schreder at Somerset O amid scattered fragmented text.

Suodtaly Columbus Henry Seeeon Schroeder Demainscan River Forest St Starrs of Springs Schonl Cnet Deacph Pendergast Schreder Ee Piefewer Somerset

United States Fight Near Home Front Drives to Victory

Communiques from General MacArthur and the Navy Department report Monday’s start of a large scale battle in a vast vital area, with US forces fighting 6000 miles from home. The score of enemy ships sunk or damaged is given, and the report notes the action is continuing.

United States MacArthur Navy Department Washington

War Summary United States sinks two Japanese ships

Australia reports U S ships and planes sinking two Japanese warships and damaging additional losses in a five day Pacific battle. Soviet claims kill or wound Germans in Staraya Russa area. Stilwell reorganizes in China Burma India theater. Madagascar reports French capitulation and Allied buildup.

Australia U.S Russia Take Moon Staraya Russa

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