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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1944
Page
3
Roland Hayes tenor will appear at the First Congregational church in Elyria on Friday October 1 under the Second Methodist church auspices. Two long time Elyrians William Young and Mrs Theodore Prancese await a reception with Hayes before his recital.
A chaotic column notes wartime shortages and strategic moves across Europe and Asia. It cites German retreats, Finnish and Polish fronts, Soviet pressure on Poland, and Western Allied debates. The piece contrasts British coal shortages, potential civil strife in Europe, and political maneuvering amid a sprawling conflict.
US forces and Corsair aircraft fought through Peleliu and nearby islands with flame throws and bombs as military government is declared on Peleliu. Nimitz reported air strikes from Peleliu airfield destroying a fuel dump on Ngat pang and Bambangel and signaling a major push toward the Philippines. Japanese casualties exceed 11,000 on Peleliu and adjacent islands as authorities plan further occupation and governance. Police Chief Stankard attends Otio Police Chiefs convention in Akron. local department to be run by Capt. Southam during his absence. church report notes a small donation box amount.
Bible readings urge Christ as head of the church and the personal call to faith. A letter from Sgt Merrill Griffin, in an Italian foxhole, leads to baptism rites in Italy and at home in Columbia Missouri. England starts a new company for pen-propulsion aero engines.
Jay Burgess 95 of Route 113 to be arraigned at 4 p.m. before Justice Cummings on assault and battery charges after a cutting affray outside Timbers Night Club. Albert Cooke 36 of Second Street identified Burgess as the assailant. Burgess previously fined for parking on Oberlin Avenue. Police also report two Ohioans killed in a car crash near Sandy Hill. Three boys suspected of smashing Bert's Radio Shop glass are being sought by police.
A three man War Production Board review team traveled to Cleveland to assess a wage dispute underlying the planned strike at the Cleveland Electric Dominating Company. In a Saturday vote 938 employees approved a strike, 886 opposed. CIO Utility Workers Organizing Committee members say they aim to keep workers on the job while the WPA panel evaluates the seven cent hourly raise offer rejected by the company. Leonard E. Palmer, president of the union, spoke on the dispute.
Palmer refused to say if a walkout date had been set. A strike would plunge cities into darkness, disrupting power, electric transportation, and Wat product, affecting Fietihs Erh Ofia and Cleveland.
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