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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1942
Page
7
Washington May 11 The Federal Reserve Board notes rising hoarding of currency and urges Americans to buy war savings bonds. It cites possibly 2,000,000,000 of the 11.5 billion outstanding cached in the last year, equating to about 15 per capita. Retail credit tightened with installment debt easing from last summer’s peak and expected to fall about 250 million monthly.
President Roosevelt commuted Earl Browder s 1941 passport fraud sentence to time already served. Browder will be released as soon feasible, cited to promote national unity and ease any political motive perception. He served 14 months at Atlanta Federal Prison after conviction in New York.
Eistra Civitan announces a call for men to join the Defense Rescue Squad for weekly Thursday trainings at Fire Station No. Clark and Witchies streets. The group aims to build a 30 member unit with demonstrations of fire department relations and future films on bombing in England and Civilian Defense work. First aid instruction included. Chief Nuch D. Greer. W. Bates honorary chief. George Kimbel assistant chief.
In Cleveland on May 22, two new giant ore freighters of Wie Tarsturpn Steamship Co. are slated for launch ceremonies in honor of National Mast Day. The event was announced today with details about the steamship line and the planned celebration.
A cool day continues with daytime highs near modest levels and tonight turning chilly. Clear spells may persist, with light winds and scattered clouds shaping the overnight low. Expect a gradual drop in temperatures across the region.
Sen. James M. Mead of New York urged building a large fleet of torpedo boats and sub chasers to end the Atlantic submarine menace in 60 to 90 days. He cites Gulf coast shipyards and past PT squadron exploits as proof such craft can deter Axis subs and protect U.S. shipping.
Pierre Laval told the United States France would never abandon sovereign rights and that West Indies warships would not fall into foreign hands. He stressed Vichy’s stance amid Martinique negotiations led by Admiral Georges Robert. Warships immobilized in the West Indies remain under French control.
A simistorm with heavy rain hit Springfield last night causing widespread damage in the business district. A tornado unrooted several bulldines, felled trees, broke power lines and blew down signs and wires near the central area, leaving extensive disruption.
Maj. Gen. Alexander J. Sures announced the Ford Motor Company's Willow Run Michigan giant bomber plant is now in production.
The 18th Annual Bible School begins June 9 at First Baptist Church using the Systematic Bible Course. Sessions run daily except Saturday from 2 to 4:30 AM through June 19. Kindergarten to grade nine children invited. opening 20 minute program for parents. Free admission. boys and girls receive a special treat on Fridays.
Three Mineral Ridge High School juniors Verna Bortz 18 Ida Mac Burford 17 Norman Mc Nally 19 and a 16 year old arriess Jestie Salter were among five injured when a 1937 sedan skidded on wet pavement in Hunting Valley. Driver Andrew Valuschk 21 of Niles faced charges after the crash which happened after a school dance.
Churchill told Leeds on May 11 that the war has reached a ridge moment though not yet topped. He urged perseverance and unity among Allies and enslaved nations, promising greater prospects after victory and warning that if enemies play rough, the Allies will respond.
Wellington woman Mrs Jones, wife of the city’s mayor, received notice from Secretary of War Sumner that her son Lynn Thompson Keady had been killed in Vietnam. The casualty came from Jeshbe Marsh Viet Nam on an April date, according to the felatian report.
London marches in brief: the Royal Air Force renewed heavy raids on Germany after five quieter days. Two fortified German targets were struck and three ships were set ablaze. Several more ships were damaged, and five bombers from the Allied command are listed as missing.
Readers are informed that effective Monday May 18 the Chronicle Telegram will raise its newspaper price due to higher production costs. It notes widespread industry increases and assures readers carriers will be paid fairly while news and features remain unchanged.
Ohio Wesleyan's centennial commencement June 1 will award one honorary Doctor of Divinity to Rev. Karl Philip Meister Elyria and two bachelor’s degrees to Lorain County students John Harned Lersch and Dean Smiley Thomas. Lord Halifax will receive a Doctor of Humanities and Senator Burton a Doctor of Laws during the ceremony.
SAN FRANCISCO March 16 The Navy opened an investigation into the seven members of an Army bomber crew killed when their aircraft crashed off Humboldt Bay during a Navy patrol flight None of the bodies was recovered immediately The dead include Lt W D Frochlingsdorf Virginia Minn Pilot Ensign ALC Mohr USNR New Orleans La co pilot Set Cassette Chelsea Sant Sel W E Andress Putnam Tex Seaman and Class J E Jones radioman Los Angeles
George H. Hoke, Egata High School senior, has been awarded a four year scholarship valued at $390 per year to Western Reserve University in Cleveland. The award is based on his high school record from The Laurle Elltran. Hoke, son of Dr and Mrs George A Hoke of 316 Stanford Avenue, will graduate next month and plans a medical career following his father’s example.
NEW HAVEN CONN MAR 1 RPO Bromide K Makneski MM, a leading authority on anthropology, died suddenly today of a heart attack.
Chungking May 16 The Chinese halted Japanese attempts to cross the Salween River north of Burma in southern China and outflank Yung Chang. The rugged terrain favored Chinese defense and heavy artillery could not be brought up. Cholera raged among Burma and China refugees, with Kunming hospitals reporting hundreds of new cases and ongoing calls for inoculation. British forces reportedly withdrew to avoid threat from Katha. no confirmation of full Burmese retreat. Allied air strikes continued against Japanese positions as US members joined daylight actions on Myitkyina air field.
Three persons suffered injuries in separate traffic accidents reported yesterday and today. HL Howlett, 20S Cascade Street, sustained ankle and elbow injuries at 7 pm when struck while cresting Court Street. the car, driven by William Kennedy of 22 Chestnut Street, turned from North Street onto Court. Arthur Beles, 21, of 13% North Lagan Street, treated at Elgin Memorial Hospital for minor injuries after his car collided with another driven by Imeph Veres of 127 Elbe Street on Ridgeville Road. Beles was ejected onto the pavement. The fronts of both cars were badly damaged and the incident occurred about 9 pm. George L. Crap of Lorain escaped with minor bruises when his vehicle left the roadway on Lake Street No. 2 at 6:30 am today. Continued on Page 3.
Moscow reported that German mechanized forces were repelled at Kharkov with severe losses as Red Army tanks and anti-tank units struck a strong counter attack. Tass noted rapid Soviet advances despite German orders to retreat to a river line. Reports of 70 German tanks destroyed and heavy air raids accompanied the battle, with many prisoners taken and enemy reserves disrupted.
Russia reports heavy armor and infantry assaults near Kharkov while Berlin says Kerch is occupied as Moscow counterattacks and Sevastopol offensive continue. China repels Japanese flanking on the Salween north of Bariaa Kosi. Australia says Allied bombers hit Lar, forcing Japan to abandon an invasion base as tactics shift.
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