02 Nov 1942
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1942
Page
1
Henry McLemore reflects on press freedom and the AP versus United Press feud. He recalls experiences exposing AP reporting, the Derby wager intrigue, and his long career opposing the AP while staying paid. He warns against outsiders judging the press monopoly claim and recounts personal anecdotes from journalism.
An old notice extols Keen Sweaters as good for mother daughter and children at school and for fathers polls. It promotes cleaning to preserve delicate yarns and collars, noting the wartime wood conservation and the value of keeping garments in best shape.
The document explains registering for fuel and tire rations and asks if the national average of 5,090 miles per year means each car owner can drive that much. It answers no, most passenger cars get a basic ration of 2.88 miles per year per owner, with extra mileage possible only by showing urgent need. The text clarifies the national average is an overall wartime metric, not a guaranteed personal mileage cap.
An article fragment outlines wartime rationing rules for fuel tires and vehicle use, including how to apply for A and basic books, and who may receive additional rations. It also lists local community notices from Oberlin Ohio about church and study group meetings, hospital visits, and military family updates including Ensign Zimmerman and Sergeant Princehorn with travel and training mentions.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and tasks for an event tied to a 11 man team. Mentions Gereke Bayints Uirsid Bri Vater Wand Sene Scott ben Rammerman among others. Reads like a delayed or damaged sports or muster schedule with unclear actions and outcomes.
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