Government weighs nationwide gas and rubber rationing
Washington officials signaled a plan to ration dwindling rubber stocks and gasoline nationwide potentially by July 1. The approach would reuse a coupon system at filling stations, with civil protections for tires and critical transport, and extend the program to all regions if needed.
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Washington
Arthur J. Newhall
War Producetion Board
War Production Board
Race
Well
Senate
ONT
Maritime Commission
Interior Deparitment
WER
Newhall
Artar
Nand
Roex
Oregon
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Offransport
New Jersey
United Nations
Joe Eastman
America
George Washington
Ledger Syndicate
Way to Relieve Itchy Pimples
When your skin is plagued with pimples and red blotches this balm offers relief. A 35 cent box of Peterson's Ointment at your druggist promises prompt soothing and improved skin feel. Also said to ease cracked feet and toe cracks.
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Peterson
Adv
President Flousevelt hints at partial exemptions for rationing
President Flousevelt spoke at a press conference yesterday about possible partial exemptions for areas hit by shortages. He favors equalizing hardships and outlined plans for permanent rationing including motorist cards with varying gasoline entitlements. The proposal would limit nonessential driving while preserving necessary travel and would use designated registration sites for card issuance.
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Flousevelt
Kipton Seniors Baccalaureate and Class Night Events
Kipton Community church hosts the senior baccalaureate service on Sunday May 17 at 8 00 pm led by Rev M O Welch with the mixed chorus scripture and music by Divine Praise. Commentement exercises for the graduating class of 1942 are set for May 21 at 8 00 pm in the high school auditorium with an orchestra processional oration valedictorian and other honors. The Camden Township high school annual dedicates to the local servicemen and lists the boys serving in the armed forces including Don Searles Dave Idson Gastor Bickel Wendell Coven Elian Cowen Paul Webber Mervin Brunby and others.
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Camnen Schoo
NEWS
Kipton
Kipton Community Church
M. O. Welch
Camden Baptist Church
Welch
Robert Reardon
Finstay
The
Community Church
John Mathews
the Huilders
Cadman
Camden Township
United States of America
Don Searles
Dave Idson
Gastor Bickel
Wendell Coven
Elian Cowen
Paul Webber
Mervin Brunby
Laruis Logan
Chalmer Betts
Natph Calkins
Charles Pachinger
Fred Lott
Wilbur Perking
Robert Waite
Russell Lewis
Martin Matus
James Pekare
Pete
Amherst Council Debates Water Extension and Civil Defense
The Amherst village council held a fiery May meeting reviewing a water line extension to George Baus allotment for five new defense houses. They discussed civil defense funds, siren purchases, and a new fire engine. Other actions include sidewalk inspections, salary increases for the cemetery sexton, and probation for a new firefighter. Local clubs and events were noted, with social meetings and an alumni banquet planned for May.
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Amherst
George Baus
Linscoln Street
J. J. Smythe
Elyria Avenue
Church Street
Kane
Dean
Civilian Defense Council
Charles Kendelyn
Civilian Defense Committee
Fire Department
Menz
Schaefler
George Frederick
George Fox
Pythian Sisters Meet and Local Club Notes
By MNS Lucy Roemer and others Amherst Elyria Lorain notes cover Pythian Sisters meeting at Anh airst Temple and announcements of a county joint memorial service at First Methodist Elyria plus a June 13 wedding set for Miss Margaret Fritsch and Charles Glen Schmalz. Garden Club host gathering features talks on garden failures and plans for a garden tour and summer camp. Local clubs discuss officers, meals, and upcoming events while hospital notices list admissions and a new anti violence bill in place.
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Pythian Sisters
Pythian
Knights of Pythias
First Methodist Church
Elyria
Lorain Temple
George T. Carter
Harry Hutton
J. Roemer
E.G. Picich
Laura Youns
Lian Miller
Clth
Cnotle
In Roemer
Conrad Mukfer
Bern
Margaret Fritsch
Dauhter
Andrew Fritsch
Brownhelen
Charles Glen Schmalz
Ver
Vermilian Hi
U. S. Automatic, Co
Amherst
Mrs. Mead
John Ludwig
E EL Foster
J. A. Wesbecher
J. J. Sitehweler
Werner Zlich
C.G. Aschenbach
H. Leimbach
Cooper
James Nicholl
Aira
A. J. Cooper
But Says Boake Carter on Smear Campaigns and Transport
Reporter notes a smear campaign against Congress members tied to rationing cards and warns about left wing plots to undermine government. The piece blames political infiltration, rail monopolies, and transport bottlenecks for hindering wartime logistics.
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Congress
Legas
Washington
U. S
Legislate
United States
Armed Forces
Interstate Commerce Commission
Office of Defense Transport
Secretary of Transport
America
Expect Capacity Crowd At Old Timers Banquet
A capacity crowd of veteran employees and former employees of the National Tube Company is assured for the annual National Tube Old Timers banquet set for Thursday evening at the Lorain Masonic Temple. E. J. Elsiker, British vice consul at Cleveland, will be the principal speaker sharing notes from a recent visit to the British Isles. Committee secretary John Gould announced a complete sellout and said admission will be by ticket only.
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National Tube Company
National Tube
LaGrange Memorial Day Services and Banquet Reflected in Local Activities
Local LaGrange events include Memorial Day services at the Methodist church on Sunday May 24 at 2 15 pm with Veterans of Foreign Wars honoring veterans, and Decoration Day on Saturday May 30 at 10 am in the public square. A senior class banquet featured patriotic decor, a three course dinner, toasts by Lea Haddix, class songs, and a sermon on The Challenge of the Uncertain.
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LA Grange
Publo Square
Mathers
Fayors
Tapers
Lea Haddix
Glen Collins
Clyde Col Uns
Helen Nodzerka
Will
Shirley Mae Helner
Jane Jones
American Majority Opposes Elyria Plumbers Licensing Plan
The May issue editorial in Everybody's Business by The American Majority argues against a proposed city plumbers licensing ordinance. It warns the measure could set a class regulation precedent, urges petitions for a referendum on the sewer rental ordinance, and notes organizers aim to gather 2500 signatures by June 3 while 3130 are needed. It also criticizes local officials and endorses civic petitions and opposition to other tax/registration efforts.
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Elyria
Everybody's
Frank A. Stetson
Elecions
Joseph Q. Petro
Council Finance
Seward Black
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Ohio
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