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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1945
Page
1
Washington reports speculative talks of a summit among Truman Churchill and Stalin in London. Officials offer conflicting signals while White House and press sources cite possible plans to discuss Europe postwar, Poland, and German questions amid uncertain stances from Stalin.
Sheriff Cad R. Fine kauith wrote to county commissioners demanding $1,005 be redirected from road and bridge funds to salary an additional deputy for patrol work as allowed by the Ohio general code. He warned Prosecutor William 4 Wichens to file a mandamus if no action is taken. Improperly allocated funds and ongoing county investigations are cited as context.
A school event tonight showcases a music exhibit under the supervision of Mrs Maitetiell Warden and others, with seventh grade pupils performing. The program includes a variety of musical acts and a local scout committee presentation, emphasizing community involvement and student achievements.
In San Francisco Yugoslav Foreign Minister Ivo Bubasic said Mihailovich, leader of the Chetniks, would be tried for wartime collaboration with the Nazis and likely executed. He claimed the Yugoslav government would mete out summary justice, referencing pressure and Allied context.
Nikolas Falkenhorst, once Germanys Norway commander and a key strategist who directed land sea and air operations from April 1940, surrendered today near Brestal after fleeing Teachstein. He told Maj Gen Marty J Callin of the 42nd Rainbow Division that Allies liberated Germany from gangsters and lamented cant free themselves.
Two B-17s crashed during training near the base last night causing fatalities and injuries. An Army flight board will investigate the crashes and officials said the incidents involved aircraft from the base at Lockbourne.
The War Department will compute individual soldiers scores in a point system to govern Army discharge next year. The plan is for Army personnel only, excluding Marine Corps and Coast Guard, with a reproduction published for study to estimate daily scores and early discharge chances.
Columbus reports army officials say many Chinatis in the 37th Division may reach discharge eligibility under pre army points. Inducted with the 39th division in 1940, most likely have about 96 points versus the 85 needed. Calculations include years of service and overseas time, plus potential dependent status for discharge points.
A severe spring storm battered New England with heavy snow across Maine New Hampshire Vermont and western Massachusetts. One death and substantial crop damage were reported amid transportation disruption and downed power lines as at least several inches fell in the region.
County commissioners report several transfers and settlements involving bridge bonds and real estate appraisals. Court actions include Nelson Rawinhardt case, Willan 7. Teler claim, and tyler payments. Divorces and custody rulings appear, with arrests for assault, intoxication, and theft in Avon and Elyria areas.
London reports at a press conference by Lt Gen James H. Doolittle and Maj Gen Orvil Anderson that plans foresee involving more than 2000 B 29 Superfortresses in a Pacific campaign against Japan. They said part of the Eighth Air Force would stay in Europe for occupation duties while others move to the Pacific to operate as medium bombers alongside the Superforts and aim to base a large force at Okinawa.
A Minneat courthouse meeting of the American War Cards discussed provisions of the Veterine Service Act. Six new members joined the organization and arrangements were made for a second tier room as permanent headquarters at the VMCL AL. The next meeting is scheduled for May 2 at the Ve MLC A in Bopom, Weenestras.
The village gathers for a Brighton Baccalaureate service at the Methodist church on May 13 with Rev. Roboth Lavingelin delivering the sermon. A WACLS meeting, sympathy notes for bereaved families, and several Memorial Day observances are described, along with confirmations of officer nominations and community activities in Sullivan and nearby towns.
Cambridge Pet Eugene F. Hod s formerly with the Tittin, Os fattnér, is recovering from a delicate operation at Fletcher General Army Hospital. A German Luger bullet was removed from his heart after being lodged there following a shrapnel or field injury. The surgery, performed by a team including Claude Beek and Brent brain surgeon, was witnessed by Army officers. Hod s was injured in action by a bullet that entered his right elbow, passed through the abdomen, intestines, and diaphragm before settling in the heart. He reports moderate pain and heart distress but is in stable condition post operation.
Bert H. Long of Park Avenue announces resignation from the local office of the United States Employment Service and will return to his former job as salesman for the American Seating Company in Northern Ohio. He plans to establish 18 salesrooms and display rooms in Elyria and recently attended a company sales conference in Grand Rapids Michigan. Long previously served 22 years as northern Ohio sales man for the company and has been with USES since September 1942, recently as representative for veterans employment.
The La Grange High School holds baccalaureate on Sunday May 13 with Rev Norman Westick pastor of La Grange Methodist Church as guest speaker on the topic Things Men Live By. Commencement exercises follow Thursday May 17 at 8 p.m.
The Eaton High School Senior class will hold a baccalaureate service on Sunday evening, May 13 at 8:15. Rev Wraver Keener of the Church of Christ will speak on Choosing a Path in life. Baldave-Willace College president Dro Tans C Weritht will be the commencement speaker on May 4 with the tape Where Are You Going cited.
Russian offensives push into remaining German pockets across Europe as Marshal Schwerner and other commanders lose hold. In the east and southeast fronts, more than 63,500 German troops surrender while Soviet, Ukrainian, and allied units advance through Czechoslovak towns such as Reichenberg and Budweis near Prague, and push toward Austria. Farther east in Burma’s Irrawaddy valley, allied forces mop up scattered resistance as air and ground operations continue against remaining Japanese positions.
Forbes resigned as the county dog warden after two years in office. He stated he had informed county officials on April 30 and cited duties to the county and its departments. Officials and citizens will miss his efforts in dog control and county welfare.
An Elyria man was fined after a driving charge and a collision led to a stone thrown through a resident’s window. Police reported the incidents near Middlea and Street, naming the involved parties and noting a suspect as a boy described by witnesses.
A crowded market page lists quotes for cattle, lamb, and hogs with weights and price ranges. It includes Wheats, Corn, and various produce items such as apples, asparagus, parsley, radishes, spinach, peppers, tomatoes, and onions near Toledo. The market highlights fluctuating quotes and general trading activity across multiple produce and livestock categories.
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