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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1941
Page
7
A narrated account describes a midair jump reaching extreme altitude aided by a tandem team including Northwestern University professors. The event involved rapid parachute deployment, a controlled descent, and a land landing evaluated for safety and system integrity.
Berlin dispatch reports German forces capture an industrial city amid the ongoing Eastern Front fighting. The article notes iron and steel works and military centers were seized as Allied pressure continues in the region.
In PEVESDURGH on October 25 Mickey, 17, Salem, died at Alleghany General Hospital from complications after swallowing an open safety pin last Wednesday. The girl was brought from Salem for treatment after the incident occurred Wednesday night and died about 40 hours later in hospital.
Fragmentary weather note mentions sun and clouds with an unclear forecast. No clear entities, dates, or places to identify.
A Senate committee voted to remove all Neutrality Act restrictions on ships. Leaders expect debate to begin Monday, with support for an amendment from key figures in the party. The bill aims to ease limits on merchant vessels, sparking strong reactions from opponents who warn of increased risk at sea.
Fire damaged ships and drydocks in an early report from New York. Fire boats battled the blaze as workers evacuated and authorities opened investigations, with the Bureau of Investigation expected to assist in determining the fire’s cause.
Fleming of Youngstown elected president of the Northeastern Ohio Teachers Association for 142 years. Oller named view president. Alma M. Ainilogen of Canton recording secretary. Helen Took of Akron executive secretary. Terry Wickhau of Cuyahoga County on executive committee. SF Jameson of Ashland noted in list.
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Winston Churchill, writing from official residence, denounces Nazi butcheries and condemns Chetnik executions as the British government denounces atrocities attributed to Axis forces. Roosevelt is cited in the context of allied condemnation.
Washington reports indicate Japan is unlikely to take decisive steps in the Far East unless U S talks fail. Prime Minister Tojo’s cabinet is not yet clear, but discussions with United States envoys continue.
The Homiita Township Board announced continuing contracts for five elementary school teachers. Named are Miss Norma Liver and Miss Mary Schafer among the recipients, with assignments in seventh through eighth and first through sixth grades respectively.
A bus carrying Mt. Vernon seventh graders returning from a football game in Delaware collided with a truck near Sunbury last night. Teacher Miss Gladys Seattie, 26, received facial injuries but the pupils were unharmed.
Eight weeks old Kenneth A McLear Jr was kidnapped from a car in Fitchburg Mass yesterday. A 20 hour police hunt led to the infant being found unharmed in the home of a childless couple Mr and Mrs Richard Wolsiewick. The baby was returned to Mrs Wolsiewick who claimed to be the mother and had given birth the night before. Police identified the man as a suspect and found the kidnappers clothing in the house.
Eleven members of Boy Scout Troop 3 completed tests Friday night at Moon's Court of Review. They will receive badges at the Southens District Court of Honor next Wednesday evening at the Biks Hall. Names include Robert O'Dusnell, David Alten, Bryant Ed Robigson, Natssell Becks, Tharaay Ge William Damm, William White, John Hayes, Torderfoot William Wookie, Wayne Alten. Review panel members were Hussell Stokley, Ray Craft, Ry Becher, and By PF Lane. Alfred Allen is Scoutmaster with Gus Becherer as assistant. committee includes B. F. Lanve, Patrick Radic, Dr. S. Jo Birkbeck, Russel Stokley, Roy Craft, RC Becker, and William Young.
The eld Elyria resident Frank J. Borie recounts his two year experience in Russia building a pipe mill at Maykopol on the Sea of Azov for a Russian company, training natives, and observing cities and rural life. He notes the rich black soil, and that he later worked for The Morris Tasker Co. Philadephia, which became part of The National Tube Co. He served as a U S Navy ensign during the Spanish American War.
One man was killed and another injured when a Navy seaplane attempting takeoff struck a buoy near Gould Island in Newport Harbor and capsized. The crash occurred today as the craft moved to sea, causing the fatality and injuries.
Grafton man Freel Lindleger, 21, suffered minor injuries and abrasions when his car collided today with a vehicle driven by Jobin King, 21, of Akron on Route ? near Grafton. Deputy sheriff reported King’s side was badly damaged and Lindleger’s car totaled. The injured driver was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital.
Youngstown district steel mills will operate at top speed with 98 percent of capacity next week, advance schedules showed today. Officials warned of possible variation and noted operations have fluctuated over the past five months.
A U S Army air operation reported several crashes during a flight of 14 planes from Windsor Locks. Two were missing with one pilot reported safe, six reached McClelland Field, eight landed at Smith Valley, while five remain unaccounted for and Lieut Pease’s plane crashed high on Split Mountain. The fog hampered search efforts and pilot crews were scattered.
The Labor Minister announced new wage regulations under the wartime wage order. The rules apply to all employers with 40 or more workers and to defense contract employers, building trades, and many private entities. The order covers various industries and nonprofit institutions operating with profit aims. Further details appear on page 3.
Reports say Frank Knox described Japan in sharp terms in a speech intended for home audiences. Media note the remarks sparked controversy and were published with headlines accusing him of abusing Japan.
Two Akron men died in a highway crash on Route to Cuivalnga Fail. One driver, Robert, suffered injuries but survived. The accident occurred amid unclear details and conflicting spellings in the source text.
RAF bombers struck the Rhineland and western Germany including Brest and the coast of Brittany. The British air ministry reported ships shelled and a cargo vessel hit and set afire. One bomber is missing.
Private advices report Berlin pressuring Vichy to replace Weygand with Gen Henri Bents while Petain refuses, aiming to keep Africa’s commander content. Germany seeks renewed collaboration talks as Laval’s return is negotiated. Laval has so far rejected overtures.
Two young bandits robbed Clavence Holla at the Halt Gaal and Oil Co near a crossing shortly before 9 p.m. They escaped with $27 and a full tank of gasoline after motorists waited in rain. One suspect described as slender with a clean complexion wore a rough hat. the other wore a knit cap. Police checked with Akron authorities who indicated they know the pair and would pursue them as soon as possible.
A ten month old child died after an accidental rifle discharge in Hamilton. The weapon went off as 15 year old Columbus Spicer, cousin of the family, handled it in a room where the infant James Spicer was present. The baby died en route to the hospital.
A damaged account describes a bomb over Soul bay with flares dropping. Lieut Porter shifts controls to Lieut Grundmann and moves to Bottid bay where flares threaten. Serati Kaffler Sergt Meehan and Private Statlings barely kick the flare free and are commended for quick actions.
Russian dispatches report intensifying German offensives along the central front near Moscow and the Donets and Rostov in the south. Pravda notes a alarming southern front. Germans pouring tens of thousands of reserves into lines. Heavy fighting reported in Stalin makeevka area with high casualties on both sides.
Patrick A Radivant a Democratic mayoral candidate will speak at an open meeting at the Elyria Labor Temple 322 Broad Street at 8 pm tonight. Sponsored by Organized Labor's Committee for Radiean for Mayor the event is open to the public with refreshments. Other speakers include Thomas Lennecan secretary of the Cleveland Federation of Labor and Joseph Walton president of the Walton Servite.
A federal grand jury indictment targets a group linked to a Scheyman plot as authorities set bail at five thousand dollars. The defendants appeared before U S Judge T Alan Goldne in New York awaiting trial date.
A fire damaged a church and nearby area in an apparent blaze described in fragmented text. No injuries or exact location or cause are clearly stated in the readable portion. Further details are unreadable.
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