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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1942

Page

4

Nursing convention closes in Chicago with nurse shortage warned

The biennial National Nursing Convention in Chicago reports a critical shortage as 1700 additional nurses are needed for hospitals and military care. Union of three major nursing groups calls for accelerated training, private duty nurses to work in hospitals, and a four million dollar 1943 training appropriation. Army and Navy Nurse Corps leaders and Dr. Thomas Parran warn of looming civilian health strain and rationing of medical care and supplies.

Chicago Macy M. Somogyl Johnson Scho National League For Eationa American Nurses Poglation Learne “of Nursing Education Glen California Reuvesell National Nursing Council For Wear Service Saunders Curte Army Navy Serse Corps Julia O. Filane Army Nurse Corps Mary T. Towse Navy Nurse Corps Thomas Parran United States Clu Hs Parranabo

Terrier Attack Injures Man on Marmitten Street

A terrier bit a man on Marmitten Street and police reported the injury not believed to be serious. The incident occurred Wednesday and prompted a quick response from officers in the area.

Fishard Helder Graftal Teratelinw Allers Pra Marmitten Streey Reriue

Mysterious Naval Story From an Ancient Serial

An obscure report suggests a distant fleet event with references to ships, air currents, and a figure named Gerrans. The text hints at a defined chronology with a central city and a notable ceremony involving a continental authority and a Venetian style banetery.

War profits questioned by manufacturers groups

Chicago May 26 The National Association of Manufacturers said profits in war industries are not typical and urged against arbitrary limits. The conference, sponsored by NOACM and the Monola Manufacturers Association, debated profit levels and tax policies while warning that excessive profits could cripple industry.

Chicago NOACM Gax

SWOC Meeting Planned At Lorain Hall Wednesday Evening

Local 1H members of SWOC will gather at 8 PM Wednesday at the SWOC hall 709 Fall Twenty-eighth Street Lorain with recording secretary Thomas Pyersit announcing the session. President Thorat Aluttle will preside and attendance was urged.

SWOC Lorain Twain Thomas Pyersit Thorat Aluttle

Watomac Insurance sues over car theft and damage

The Watomac Insurance Co files suit against George Gi Spite rer at Gration for damages after a car owned by ASH Smith, stolen and later recovered, was damaged while being repaired. The insurer paid 470 pounds, with a later claim of 653 dollars. The article also notes juvenile cases and local court actions, including arrests, arraignments, and upcoming jury summonses, plus county road and landscaping contracts.

Watomac Insurance Co George Gi Spiterer Ash Smith Gees Carsee Edebt Sanisary Spileez al White Iepaire Smith Laredo Teva Aid Transact

Flood Tragedy In Penna Claims 32 Dead

HONESDALE Pa March 25 Officials counted 32 dead and thousands homeless as WPA workers and volunteers labored to clear wreckage from one of Pennsylvania’s worst floods. Rivers Lehigh Lackawaxen Lackawanna and Susquehanna carried away homes and crops, devastating industry sites and highland areas.

Honesdale Srese Muisuinz Pennsylvania Leiizh Lackawaven Lackawanta Sehuplent Moore

Federal agency representatives to answer questions

Representatives of federal agencies will be at the Chamber of Commerce to answer questions from manufacturers and testers. The session, hosted by the Cleveland area committee with the Chamber, aims to provide guidance on regulation and financial matters and will feature agency officials and a Q A segment.

Serere Chamber of Commerce Tworht Agen vAsin Vnamnees Prem Haven Press

Fragmentary War Briefs From Inland Asia Crisis

The report notes heightened tensions as Japanese forces advance into Indo China and threaten Yunnan. Analysts warn of deteriorating military conditions in Chekiang and surrounding areas with Allied leaders expressing cautious hope amid ongoing aerial activity and troop movements.

Hopfensperty Indo-China Yunnan

Ohio Democrats Fail In Effort For Harmony

In Columbus March 24 a party bid to unify the candidate field for governor failed. Three major hopefuls met with leaders and refused to withdraw, keeping Bricker as Republican rival. Miller of Cleveland exited the race, stating he is not a candidate. Horstman Dayton and Kristey joined to seek compromise. the committee admitted no harmonizing plan emerged.

Columbus Mer Thie John W. Bricker Columbus Moret Hay Miller Cleveland Isha al Horstman Dayton Marence WH. Kristey Conchoiman John McSwetner Moamter Joseph F Ferguson

Allied Bombers Attack Invasion Bases In Pacific

Allied and American planes plus Australian forces conducted a second day of operations against Japanese invasion bases. They attacked airfields at Raulh New Britain Esland and Lae on the New Guinea coast. Japanese fighters engaged the attackers, with several fires reported at Vunhenay air field and at Vunshanay east of Rabaul.

Melbourne Uniteds States Rahul New Britain Esland Lae Theorth New Guinea Vse

Bill Defines Any Obstruction Of Commerce As Felony

The House Judiciary committee approved a bill to bring unions within the antiracketeering act and make obstruction of commerce a felony The measure aims to repeal a recent Supreme Court decision limiting liability under the anti racketeering statute Key lawmakers cited highway robbery as an example of obstruction and urged swift action on the bill

Washington House Judiciary Committee Chattman Hattohi

Merchants To Sell War Bonds For Fifteen Minutes

Merchants will devote fifteen minutes at noon to a sale of war bonds. A telegram from Bergama describes plan to have separate merchants sell bonds during the hour to support the Treasury Department and bolster the war effort. The event aims to test public support and encourage broader participation in bond drives.

Elsha Tedae Tin Chamber of Commerce Cfs Fom Bergema Hfml Tee Ny Treanury Mittsameren America

Fragmented World War II War Report From a Torn Page

A garbled OCR style bulletin describes enemy forces in large numbers with tanks aircraft and infantry. It mentions a comminique from a commander and claims of counter attacks and entrenched positions in a named sector with allied defenses and air power.

Fersaitacke Tilay Teestions Tryum Hatventovo

News of Our Boys in Service at Uncle Sam Camp Grant

Word received by parents confirms Pvt. Robert Gerhart, inducted May 3, is now in a medical training battalion at Camp Grant Dinvis. Transfers from Camp Merry place him in Second Platoon Ca A with Medical Training Battalion at Camp Grant. Also noted are graduates from the Army Fort School Port Kanon Ky earning diplomas in Morse code and radio operation. Edward Nano promoted to staff sergeant, serving as photographer in Missouri.

Robert Gerhart Juho J. Geehart Camp Grant Dinvis Pvt. Geehart Army Camp Merry Armoral Forte School Port Kanon Elyrians Pat Tochard P. Cotts Carta Cleveland Amd Pat ArtHe Takacs Steve Takacs Vendale St Weatrin Ee Mt Tekars Csrmice Latt Fiom Lesiie PY Lawrence Gtn Entrie Cate O-radin Strel Stuiterite Arrka Fred Nano Ehaabettt Street Edward

Japan Claims Many Allied Ships Sunk

Japan released a list claiming Allied losses since December 7, including eight battleships and numerous aircraft carriers and cruisers. It asserted 169 ships sunk or damaged totaling vast tonnage and claimed 2,274 Allied planes destroyed, as it prepared for a wartime anniversary celebration.

Japan Punk Wat Marblehaw Hose Ares Daal United States Southwest Pacific Battle Area Dapan Ammerscan Aled

Varied Injuries Documented in Boy Scout Civilian Defense Drill

Elyria civilians staged a high school auditorium drill for a city wide test of the civil defense system. Boy Scouts acted as victims with listed injuries including broken limbs and burns. First aiders diagnosed and treated on site, with hospital transfer to verify accuracy. A wartime veteran in Willboro marked a 190th birthday anniversary.

New York Central Railroad Woodland Avenue Courtland Street Garford Oxford Avenues Anc Fifth ‘Street East Avenue Inisuttore Morris L. Brown Leo Reynolds Senate N Filack Biaca Raperleners Mayer Joseph Q. Petr Elyria ES. Stankant Elycia Elyrian High School

Alumni Banquet At School Heuer Draws Hundred Guests

More than a hundred guests attended the annual Alumni Banquet at the school heuer on Saturday evening March 2. A delicious dinner served by the PTA was followed by a short program with tributes and letters from alumni in Denver and other cities. Local officers and senior leaders were announced, and a telegram from Private Lait Logan was read.

Lanquet PTA Arthur Whitaty Ramon Sidwrith Mervin Army Princial Jeunes Aler Tyo Junior Davidson Denver Colothy Gladys Mares Vantin Lait Logan Flenda Losnees Tethneg Poftivers Pres Dent Lyndon Kathryn Jean Franklin Evleen Arnald Teanitet Matan Hanes Daneine Mening

Lifeless Body Of Bachelor Found In Grafton Home

The lifeless body of William Henry Rearey a Mesrareotd bachelor was found at 7 pm yesterday in the bedroom of Kle heme on Chamberlain road Grafton the victim of a suspected self inflicted wound. Authorities at the scene thought he had been dead since Sunday night a candle near his bed still burning and a .22 caliber pistol found nearby. He is survived by two sisters Mrs Charles Jackson Wakeman and Mrs Sue Durkee Elyria. Funeral services will be held at Fulton funeral home Grafton at 2 pm Wednesday with Rev Charles F L Mott officiating. Burial will be Nesbitt cemetery.

William Henry Rearey Kle Heme Chamberlain Road Grafton Abertis Charles Jackson Wakeman Sue Durkee Elyria Fulton Funeral Home Gratton Charles FL Mott Nesbitt Cemetery

Twelve Fliers Die In Australia Crash

May 26 reports state twelve air corps fliers and Royal Australian Air Force members perished when a chartered United States airliner crashed in central Australia. The loss includes ten Army Air Corps personnel.

Australia American Army Air Corps Anc Royal Australian Air Force Yesterdy United States Australa

Belief Russia Will Get More Aid From U S

A proposed new aid package for the Soviet Union was handed to Soviet Ambassador Litvinoy by Secretary Hull. The draft, reviewed with Hull, remained in draft form and was to go to Congress for approval. The envelope carrying the document was said to be in Hull's care for possible reading by others.

Washington Atir Soviet Union Ambasador Marine Litviney Cordell Hull Titvines Hull Mt War United Nation Socket Hureyuag State Department

Gasoline Rationing Seen to Save Rubber Supply

Washington May 26 Deputy Petroleum Coordinator Malph B. Davies told the Interstate Commerce subcommittee that gasoline rationing may be needed to conserve rubber and keep wartime supply lines intact. He urged public understanding of the rubber position and noted that districts with ample gasoline should endure some restrictions, stressing that such measures are essential to morale and the war effort.

Washington Depuity Beterleum Malph BK. Davies Getta Interstate Commerce Oreson

Townsend Club To Send Delegates To Convention

Townsend Club members voted to send delegates to a Fourteenth District Rally. The meeting at the British Empire Club Hall announced the rally will be held Sunday June 7 at Werland, 18 miles east of Ravenna, departing at 2:30 p.m. A speaker is scheduled. New members joined. reports were given by Mrs. Claudse Doane president, Mrs. W Mitchell secretary, and C. E. Waltz. The program included several song sales by Mint.

Delecater Townsend Club Cedar Point Serr Elyria Townsend Club Sp. A British Empire Club Werland Eiebt Ravenna Clauce Doane W. Mitchell Tasy C. E-Waltz Mint

Clash Report In Paris Amid Youth Movement Fight

Paris reports an armed clash between Marshal Henet Philippe Te taln's Youth Organization and police as gun battles erupted in the Tati quarter. Details are scarce with conflicting agency notes on who fired and who was attacked.

London the Exchange Paris Marshal Henet Philippe Tetaln Gerster Potie

Bridge Survey Aimed at County Structures

A survey of all county bridges with more than a field span will be conducted by County Engineer Dey Be Patteson for the War Department. State highway division engineers at Ash Jang, led by Vance Grimes, seek width and strength data to guide army equipment movement and assess load capacity across three bridges. The work, begun in Ohio, plans completion by year end.

Patteson War Department Ytter Tate Eve Vance Grimes State Highway Division Ash- Jang Army Engineere Winiely Thomeye Neavy United Ste Ohio

Former Ohio Liquor Director Passes

Cleveland reports former Ohio Liquor Director John A. ls FE. served as state liquor director around prohibition, tied to Petersburg Florida context, burial at Artiseten National Cemetery. Also mentions Dr John Ro Nnakley, a gland specialist, passing in San Antonio hospital.

Cleveland John A.ls FE Mas Alter Ceptul Petersburg Fla Artiseten National Cemetery San Antonio Tex John Ro Nnakley San Antonio Hospital

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