Navy Seizes Triumph Explosives Plants Amid Bribery Scandal
President Roosevelt announced a Navy takeover of Triumph Explosives plants at Elkron Michigan Milford Ordinance Company and Sussex Ordnance Company amid a bribery probe. Executive VP Joseph Ben Decker and civilian inspectors J A Mc Cambridge Reginald Gregory were arrested, with more arrests expected. The audit by Navy procurement uncovered bribery disguised as service fees.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
Triumph Explosives, Inc
Elkron
Milford Ordinance, Co
Sussex Ordnance Co
Milford
Del
White House
Department of Justice
Joseph Ben Decker
Trimph
J. A. McCambridge
Uni
Triumph
Reginald Gregory
Uy Triumph
Gonur
McCrar
Aberdeery Proving Grounds
Trumph
Alienation Of Affections Suit Filed For 100000
Ettahar B. sanein filed a 100000 alienation of affections suit charging mother in law with deliberately turning his wife, Monda, away. The petition names Mrs. Anna Schmeller widow of Joh H. Schmeller, president of the National Bronze and Aluminum Foundry Co. as respondent. The suit alleges she monopolized his wife’s time and caused the separation after 12 years of marriage and a July divorce.
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Ethar B. Sanein
Monda
Clevel
Anna Schmeller
Iste
Joh H
Losses in Pacific Action Report Amid Japanese Attack Aftermath
A wartime communique details casualties among Allied crews following an Australian cruiser Conqueror engagement. It notes Japanese forces repelled a major American naval action, with several personnel lost from both sides, including Italian and American servicemen. The message marks a grim but steady reply to the Pearl Harbor setback.
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Pearl Warbor
War Dept Seeks Lower Draft Age Amid Roosevelt Backing
The War Department urges Congress to lower the draft age, a proposal backed by President Roosevelt in a late night address. Secretary Stimson submitted the recommendation to Senate and House military committees after Budget Bureau review, noting about 100000 youths in the 18 18 age band and potential for voluntary enlistment, with concerns the draft could delay men with dependents.
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Washington
War Department
Congress
Hoosewelt
Senada House
Henry Ly
Stimson
Roosevelt
Census Bureau
Army
Navy
Mating Corps
Oberlin Stove Co. Executive Allan F Millikan Dies
Allan F Millikan of Oberlin Stove Co. executive and former Midwest sales manager died Monday at St Luke Hospital Chicago after a long illness. Born May 1 1868 in Wheaton Illinois he attended Oberlin College and married Mary Phumb of Oberlin. Survived by wife, brother Dr Robert Miller of California, three sisters, two sons, and four grandsons. Funeral arrangements pending.
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IN. O
Alan F
Amercian Stave Company
St. Luk Hospital
Chicago
Ilikah
Stave Company
River Forest
Hingis
Oberlin
Wheaton
Illinois
Oberlin College
Mary Phumb
Robert Mil der
California
Techniology
Grace M. Behr
Robert E. Brown
G. M Johnson
Marshalltown
Lz Sons
Edward
Robert
Faces traffic charge involving Raymond Lascher arrest
Raymond Lascher an employee of the Wi matin was arrested today in connection with a rock drive incident. He allegedly failed to make a safety stop at an intersection near Fame avenue and Huron Street.
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Raymond Lascher
The
Wimatin
Evenue
Huron Street
War mobilization urged to widen labor during crisis
President Roosevelt pressed for using more women, disabled, and older workers to fill essential roles as war production continued. He urged schools to extend work toward farms and to train new workers, arguing national needs outweighed predilections in hiring. He highlighted the urgency of mobilizing labor to sustain the war effort.
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Roosevelt
Hic
Ohe
Meki
Predic
Death records and funeral notices in Oberlin area
Death notices report funeral services for Mrs Daisy Maskell to be held Wednesday at 2 PM at Taylor Funeral Home with interment at a local cemetery. Maskell died Sunday at View Rest Home. survived by daughter Mrs Margaret Melon of Washington DC. Also noted is the sudden death of Charles Lynch at his Woodland Avenue home, with funeral and burial details to follow in Pennsylvania.
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Daisy Acketl
Taylor
Aia Talen
Maskell
Ploasant View Rest Home
Margaret Melon
Washington, D. C
Oberlin
Charles Lynoh
RM Woodland Avenue
Mei
Reowas
Putbaugh
Penntylvania
Botgie Bowie Lakers
Uch
Dase Place Thareday
Court House Notes From Local Docket and Docket
Brief court updates show Frank C. Schohar committed to the county jail for failure to pay a $50 fine in a DUI case. Clifford Shumate and Marie, with separate domestic matters, face arraignment and divorce actions in county court amid ongoing civil filings and sheriff appointments.
Motorist Arrested By Police Chief To Be Arraigned On Friday
Police Chief EJ Starkard arrested a motorist after witnessing erratic driving near William Kohler of 119 West Wrighe street. The driver, charged with driving while intoxicated, was placed under arrest and is to be arraigned Friday.
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EJ. Starkard
William Kohler
West Wrighe Street
Wuenew
Fred, Mckenney
Lorain
That Sort for paties in Gnidia is Denn Bake
A garbled line appears to reference a dish or event in Gnidia with unclear wording and spelling. Readable fragments suggest a recipe or bake context, but no coherent names, dates, or places emerge to confirm specifics.
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Gnidia
Scrap Drive Yields Large County totals in September
The iScrap drive reports show Sevan collection campaigns in several townships collecting 212,568 pounds of scrap metal and rubber in September. Village leaders from Avon to Wellington report hundreds to tens of thousands of pounds gathered, with some areas just starting house-to-house campaigns and others nearing two thirds completion.
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Sevan
Campuiges
Lornin Cowore
C. J. Huninet
Counrty
Cial
Coml. Forthofer
Avon Village
South Aime Erst
WiliAnn Slack
Stemple
Wellington
Hamar
Laurangt
Russiaan
Ridgeville
Hummel
Toose
Elyria
Elyria Salvage Committee
Fic
188 More From Elyria In The Army Now
Elyria men join the United States Army after induction at Cleveland on Saturday. Four immediately report to Camp Verry reception for active service. a large group from the locality will enter the Army through the reception center, with several named personnel listed among the reserve corps awaiting active duty.
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Elytia
United State Asia
Cleveland
Verry
Michael Zenich Ju
Gabor Sutta
Frank Steve Feseie Jt
Duck Lavay Crowell
Loweeweer — Furiousts
Forbsted Reserve
Arnie
Barton CU
Furrk
Wee
Robert
Wells Joseph J. Pol- Reid
Joseph Penven
Ted Santo
Georgy V
Fluvnbeck
Stephen We
Catenk
Andrew Benek
Howard B. Davison
Howned KE
McDaniel
Jasper Ballas
Athery J. Burnet
Fred ¥. Helyes
George M. Orinesak
Farrell D. Parker
Cordon 8
Cashmer
John. E.W. George A. Buun
Robert H. Ee Jr
John
Whlis
P. Wilzus
Wilavons
F. Bee
Taylor
Bu Rehm
Anthony J Marsha
Clarenice
F. Troutman
Wendell
Fone J
Yorks
Dohy
T. Nelson
Walter Wie
Nelson B. Krugman
Robert J. Sechnur
Alex Vs & E. Phelps
Galen V. Hodge
Anton “Wolf
John Fi Sheet
George Mhovich
Vernon L. Smith
Oscar E. Cantor
James B. McGowan
Russell GC
McDonald
Kalman A. Milner
Clement F. Manske
Atlan A. Murray
Warrgit
Hone
Edward A Guttow Hi
Earthev
Voters Approve Ordinance Amid Sewer Maintenance Debate
At the November 4 election voters approved an ordinance while city officials warned the aging plant remains underfunded and understaffed. Bleck noted the sewer system risks worsening as housing and streets expand, urging continued funding of about $33,000 yearly for maintenance unless sewers are improved. Citizens League members argued against the plan citing poor sewer conditions and entitlement to relief.
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Ax Man
John Deveeperetary
Ingre
Citizens League
Camparcn Agaist
British Bombers Hit German Industrial Areas
London reports indicate British bombers attacked northern Germany and eastern industrial zones causing damage to several targets. Incendiary raids plus limited daylight attacks were noted through the week, with German defenses claiming aircraft losses and weather hampering operations.
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Germany
London
Orel
Wenmark
Yhow
Royal Air Force
Horthwest
Osna Bruch
Berlin
Oslo
Unclear stuffing crew member sewed $150 safe keeping tale
Fragmented passage describes a crew member sewing $150 for safekeeping aboard a ship and receiving $130 back, with references to ship port duties, upcoming reports, and local civic budget notes including tax and sewer rental discussions and a city council audience remark on salaries.
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Minkler
Mons Dey
Dowdell
Petro
Ohia
Courty
Council
Diack
Cou
Anna
King Fan
Pull the Trigger on Constipation with Ease for Stomach
An old health ad promotes laxatives like syrup pepsin and Popan to ease constipation and stomach distress. It touts gentle action, easy taste, and appeals to families including children, claiming relief for upset nerves and feelings of bloating and dizziness.
Public Auction Near La Grange Ohio Saturday October 20
United States Government service sale at Parson's pond residence offers farm horses cows hay potatoes wheat vegetables dairy gear tools and household items. Auction lists 7 year old horse 1400 dairy cows white rock pullets tons of hay potatoes and produce, farm implements, electric motors, harness, milk equipment, rugs, and tools. Terms cash day of sale. Auctioneer Overlin Ohio Ph 9294 S Hobbs Clerk.
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United Stated
la Grange
Ohio
Parson's Pond
Guernsey
Surae
F. J. Szeliga
RLF, Clark
Overlin
Hobbs, Cierk
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Baird's Market
Fred Norman
East Ave
War Dept
Allan, F. Millikan
Oberlin, Stove Co
Harry Bros
Detce
Mrs, Daisy Markee
Charles Lynch
Frank C. Schohar
Cos
Justice of At Peace
Eo Cooper
Amherst
Clifford Shumate
Edwards, Street
Marie
Justice of the Peace
H. C. Cummings
Shumate
Font
Common Pleas Court
Ossee
Ellesko
Steven
Louise Edwards
William
LeNoir Stuart
Charles
Marjorie Emerick
Carl H. Finegan
Turton
Anna M
Leroy Greenfield
Jane
Jud D. A. Cook
Treve Ca
Ad Dunaway
Laorain
Tates
Warren
Ne ME Cheyney
LaGrange
W. H. Scudder
LaGrange Square
Dangero
Fadekas
Fife
Fran
Ciia
Elzabeth E. Snyder
Hubbard Oiler
Hese Pawie
Ini Pa
Ant Osher
Walhur
Sudro-Curtis
iScrap
Porobibidye Pice
Tere
Mozdok
Caucasus
Adolf Hitler
Gromy Only
Iiunique
Roversment Organ Investia
Stalingrad
Don
Volga
Semyon Timoshenko
Autinn Grad
United States
Alah
King
Gariy
Netherlands
Walter's Service
Kumber
Federal Childrens Bureau
Defense of Children
LL Coal
Poe
Dueea
Qantas
Tupkepa
Tine Silde
Young Zoe
Neva
Bae
Colorado
Med
Hiss Touhy Og Alger
Valle MigUing Co
Nas
Fadore HC
Sngtaee
Stannard
Morin Nair
Glyfern
Seema Froduc TE Foultay
Lane Dlay Wick Mags
Mscory Iy
Tong ‘Island
New York
S —Seerond Liew
Willisen Fi
Steele
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Wetant
Mar Niles
Smyrna
Headiguners
Edere
Capetown
South Africa
Hina Raft
Slandoll
Gina Mabel Ap
ENERO
Iba
Auedivay
Tess
Galeting
Medtiua
Charan
aMeuuin
TDM Ciiaen
TetCr Haakel
Celery Mearte
Leetuce
A. Kl
Hay Radimines
Tex Cretonne
Berson
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