Tighten Trap On Germans In Holland
Allied dispatches report a two pronged drive in southwest Holland as Bergen op Zoom falls to the Canadian corps and British Empire forces close on Breda and Roosendaal. Montgomerys 61st Army Group notes the German line shakes under Allied hammer blows with key roads cut and a retreat across secondary routes forming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AEF
Paris
Healland
Berven OQ
Zoom
Netherlands
Maas
Schelde
Bergen Op Zoom
Beveland
Holland Diep
Bred
Fine
Holland
Antwerp
Acros
Tilburg
Tibure
Roosendaal
Strike May Spread To War Plants In Ohio Michigan
Toledo strike by 4,500 Mechanics Educational Safety of America members at 26 plants threatens wider action. Dispute sparked by dismissal of 2X workers at Elev iie Auto-Lite Cr. Talks with UAW CIO failed. potential ripple to 90,000 more workers across Ohio and Michigan, pending action by local shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Mechanics Educational Safety of America
Ohio
Michigan
MESA
United Automobile Workers Union sClon
Thei
Uaw-Cioes
Wiion
Rect
HW Streeter
Towal Mesa
Seereta
Oia
Matthese Smith
Mutuasl Mesa
Plan Mass Service For Blast Victims
CLEVELAND. Cuyahoga County Coroner Re Gerber said a community funeral will be held for unidentified victims of the East Ohio Gas Co. fire. A mass service is planned for July 61 at Holy Trinity Church with Mayor Frank Pritchett to speak. Known dead have been identified and arrangements will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Gerber
East Ohio Gas Co
Wrocorder
Frank
Oberlin drives past Furri. chest drive tops by nearly $2000
Oberlin reports a chest drive total exceeding the Furri Drive by nearly 2000 dollars. Seaman and the Oberlin Community Chest Association note pledges received, with timing pending. JR Waster presides over the Chest Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlins
Ho Seaman
Ehuhemia
Oberlin
Dewey Proposes Ten Point Farm Program in Syracuse
Gov. Thomas K. Dewey charged the Roosevelt administration exploited farm programs for political gain and urged a nationwide push to develop a strong American market for farm products. He spoke at Syracuse Central High School over a radio hookup, criticizing New Deal price supports and calling for local control and a 10 point plan to stabilize farm prices.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Thomas K. Dewey
Ransevelt
Syracuse Central High School
Roosevelt
Dewey
Joan
Prome
Job Conservation Service
jDowev
Chester A
St Louis
Pollev
Bet
Fregram
Acan
Dewer
Tafa
Surgical Dressings Groups Take Vacation Period
Mrs. T. J. Motte announced that 36000 surgical dressings have been packed for shipment with 27000 by Elyria and 9000 by Oberlin and Wellington. Red Cross headquarters says the on hand supply is large enough to halt further dressings work until 194. Notify workers as gauze becomes available for resumed production.
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T. J. Motte
Chatemian
Jae [Eal Red Cr
Elyria
Oberlin
Wellingtoan
Moise
Red Cross
Roosevelt Delivers Fighting Philadelphia Campaign Speech
President Roosevelt spoke in Philadelphia and broadcast from Chicago, urging tax inducements to spur post war jobs and blasting Republicans as putting party above patriotism. He outlined wartime and postwar aims, praised allied progress, and urged unity as crowds estimated at up to 1,000,000 filled streets despite rain.
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Riosevelt
Philadelphia
Democratic Committee
James P. Clark
Shibe Park
fAcme Telephotay
Roosevelt
Chicago
EWT
Mutual
Columbia Broadcasting System
Man Dies After Drinking Rubbing Alcohol At Railroad Camp
One man, James Smith, 2 laborer for the New York Central Railroad, died after consuming rubbing alcohol mixed with water at a railroad camp in Elyria. Patrick D. Develin, 47, another railroad laborer, survived with a favorable prognosis after stomach contents were pumped. Police said both men had been intoxicated since Tuesday and had bought isopropyl alcohol, labeled for external use only. The investigation found no verdict yet on death from alcoholic poisoning. Smith, born in Russia, served in World War I and had a former Cleveland address. his body was taken to Nichol Funeral Home with no known relatives.
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Elyria Memoral Hospital
James Smith
New York Central Railroad
Ralroad
Hurdy
Patrick d. Develin
Smith
Currier S. C. Ward
Jin Bonth
Russia
Nichol Funeral
St. Clair Avenue
Cleveland
Call On Bricker To Extend Voting Hours
Columbus report that Republican vice presidential nominee John W. Bricker is urged to convene a special Ohio legislature session to extend election day voting hours. Observers note New York actions and civic groups previously requested two to three extra hours to accommodate workers. The OK CLO backs a proposed expansion from 6:40 AM to 8:60 PM to 3:30 PM.
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Columbus
Gay
John W. Bricker
Thomas E. Dewey
Ohio
New York
Dewey
Tabor
Bricker
Oliw
George de Nover
OK Clo
Memorial Service for Chas Turner
Memorial services for Chas F. Turner, 49, will be held at Lakewood Congregational Church in Mandy on Oct 3 at 3 p.m. Burial will follow in Litchfield Cemetery. He is survived by wife Marie Myla Turner, son Roger, 12, daughter Lorraine Ann, and brother Frank. Turner died in the Eust Oil Gas Co explosion while working at a library site. He was a 1920 graduate of the University of Michigan and had been a dentist. Mrs. Turner is the daughter of Mr. Pearl Mahn of 428 Sixth Street, Elric.
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Chas F. Turner
Mandy
Lakewood Congregational Church
Buria
Litchfield
Marie Myla Turner
Chis Roger
Paurient Ann
Frank
Litehfield
Chas
Ube
University of Muchigan
Eust Olio Chas Co
Turer
Mir
Pearl-T Mahn
Sixth Street
Elric
President Roosevelt to Speak Tonight at 8 P.M.
President Roosevelt will address the nation tonight at 8 o clock. The speech will be broadcast on WAM and WIW stations, with the program airing according to Evia time.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
WAM
WIW
At & P.m
Evia
Road To Berlin Distances Reported By United Press
The United Press notes distances toward Berlin from Allied fronts on the Western Front at 296 miles from a point near Nyimes. from the east, 315 miles from Warsaw, with week-to-week changes unclear. A final line references a factory radio service ad named JIT Erb Radi.
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United
Berlin
Western Front
Punt
Nyimeges
Ween
Unsia
Warsaw
Thady
Bayenny
Bulgaria Accepts Allied Armistice Terms in Surprise Move
London reports Bulgaria has accepted undisclosed terms for armistice formality. Officials say Bulgarian representatives have agreed to key Allied demands, signaling a near conclusion of armistice negotiations. Moscow broadcasts confirm Bulgaria’s delegation accepts Allied terms.
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Bulgaria
London
Barlio Masenay
Bulgavia
Heelaves
Moscow
Toll of Japan's Ship Losses Is Mounting
The tally from the battle of the Philippines rose to 40 to 42 enemy ships sunk or damaged, with 10 to 16 more marked as probably sunk and several ships reported damaged. Navy leaders, including Chester W. Nimitz, hailed the losses as crippling to Japan and warned the next year would test American resolve and capability.
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Pearl Harbor
The
Philippines
South China Sea
Chungking
Luichow Peninsula
Japremes
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific
New York
Ernest J. King
United States
Willian F Halsey, Jr
Ard Feyt
Thomas GC. Kinkaid
Tay Reet
Cherking
Warehouse Leased By Local Industry
A warehouse on West Gut Road was leased by The General Industries Co for wartime storage and auto garage use. The deal, tied to Lorain-based Theels Brothers, covers the first two floors with future plans for the third and fourth floors. Walter Franklin currently occupies part of the space.
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Gut West Road
General Industies Co
Duran
Theels Brothers
Lorain
General Induswieg
Passelsin
General Industrie
Ita
Uridy Ie
Peter Deve
Ispaces
Walter Franklin
Walter Burtiesen
Injured Fireman Making Recovery in Elyria Hospital
A fireman named Jamies 5a is progressing as volunteers and oxygen therapy aid recovery at Elyria Menio Road hospital. Sayers suffered serious injuries Monday after a fall from a wire truck on Route a. Kronen and Vib were stretchered with severe lacerations and abrasions at the bend.
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Jamies
Hidgewill
Elyria Menio
Oad
Sayers
Oo Jung
Tie
Wounded Pfc Bender and Killed Pfc Walker Named
Pfc Uulford Bender formerly of 020 East avenue is seriously wounded according to his wife Mrs Laura Bender now in Newcomerstown Pfc Bender was with General Industries Company Two sisters and a brother reside here Pfc Elmer F Walker was killed in action on October 2 per his brother George S Walker 129 Cleveland street Walker formerly worked for Elyria Manufacturing Corporation before enlistment.
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Pfc
Uulford Bender
East Avenue
Acen Oon Pylag
Laura Bender
Newcomerstown
Pte
Bender
General Industries Company
Tive
Elmer F. Walker
George 5S. Walker
Cleveland Street
Walker
Elyria Manufacturing Corporation
Two Elyria Brothers Meet in Honolulu in Navy Service
Frank Vandersammen a seaman first class and David Vandersammen a machinist mate third class, both from Elyria, reunited in Honolulu after 22 months apart. Their mother Mrs. Ernie Vander solutien of West Avenue had long hoped for the brothers to meet, noting their separate Navy duties in the Pacific theater. Frank served on a destroyer taking part in raids near the Pearl Harbor anniversary, while David was stationed in New Caledonia for eight months. he is married with two young children in LaGrange.
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Elyria
Navy
Honolulu
Frank Vandersammen
Sealion Divest Clase
David Vandersammen
Ernie. Vandersolutien
West Avenue
Herbert
Frank
San Francisco
Osepurivon
David
Pearl Harbor
Wis
Res Service Company
David de
Snork Gite
Fumes Fatal To Two Truck Drivers
Carbon monoxide poisoning claimed two truck drivers. Lewis No Robison, 45, of Abrun, Ohio, employed by Motor Cargo Co, Akron, and Din Carraher, 28, of Sherman, NC, employed by Sunline Packing Corp, North Bart Ba, were found dead after their trucks overheated on the highway. Bodies found yesterday as gas fires raged in the cabs.
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Greensburg
Don’t Burn Leaves In The Streets Notice
A local advisory urges Elyria residents not to burn leaves in streets. Street Superintendent Gewege Carrick explains leaves clog streets and damage pavement. residents are asked to use designated disposal methods and keep streets clear to aid the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Gewege
Carrick
Yanks Race Up Samar Coast Toward Luzon
General MacArthur announced rapid American advances along the west coast of Samar, with disorganized Japanese defenses along the Philippine front. Dismounted U S forces and local guerrillas helped liberate Catbalogan and push toward the San Bernardino Strait, within 57 miles of Luzon as the campaign presses north and west.
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MacArthur
Leyte
Samar
Luzon
Manila
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
1St Son
Catbalogan
Samur
Ipland
Advanta Ishipred
San Bernardino Strait
Paaga Qua
Harrison Home Destroyed By Fire In North Ridgeville
A blaze gutted the William Harrison residence on Bittermut Ridge road after a reported faulty hammer caused the fire. Fire Chief LOR Hadaway said Mrs. Harrison was dining when smoke and fire appeared upstairs. Ridgeville firefighters battled the flames for nearly four hours, saving the outbuildings and barn. The house was destroyed and damage estimates were being revised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Ridgeville
William Harrson
Bittermut Ridge Road
Lor Hadaway
Ridgeville
Harrison
Penny
Snake
Elyre Fire Department
Elyria
Treas
Elyria High teacher elected president at NOE annual meeting
Elyrian Elected Glenn Baxter, social studies teacher at Elyria High School, chosen president of the history and social studies group at the NOE ATO annual Cleveland meeting. Baxter previously served as vice president and as treasurer the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Baster
Elyria High School
NOE. A. T. O
Cleveland
Baxter
Newurer
Command shakeup in Far East as Stilwell recalled
Gen Stilwell relieved as commander in the China Burma India theater. Chiang Kai-shek reportedly demanded the action over command disagreements. Wedemeyer named to lead China theater with Mountbatten role shifted. U.S. forces split into two commands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Joseph W. Stilwell
Far ‘East
Stilwell
U. S
Biwell
Far East
Stil
Meurt, Batten
Weitemeyer Salen
Chiang
Russians Drive On Toward Insterburg Across East Prussia
Soviet tanks and infantry battered through German lines, reaching within 10 miles of the Inster river and the Kast Prussian rail center of Insterburg. The drive, led by Gen. Ivan Chernyakhovsky and White Russian forces, pushed from Stallupenen across a fortified belt, capturing Enschehinen, Kischen, and Patlaren while advancing along the Kaunas rail corridor amid heavy fighting and losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Inster
Kast
Insterburg
Konigashera
Kaunas
Ivan D. Chemiakehoveky
Stallupenen
Red Army
Toate
Unce
Cherniakhovsky
Enschehinen
Stallsuponen
Kischen
Patlaren
East Prussia
Close Pastorate Here Tomorrow at Pile Grim Church
Rev. Livingston and Mrs. Livingston end their pastorate at the Pulse Pit church tomorrow. They have filled in during the absence of the regular minister Rev. Jerry Newcome. They plan to move to a new home by end of November, with uncertainty on exact location. He has another year at the Theology end school and will take a position near Oberlin. last Sunday he spoke in Sullivan and attended the Medine Association meeting in Penfield as Registrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Pilegrim
Reguelar
Jerry Newcomeer
Penfield
Car Owners Seek Shelters Amid Harsh Street Storms
Fragments describe car owners seeking shelter as harsh weather affects vehicles. Vague notes mention garage use, dial readings, and possible emergency steps, with unclear details about locations or actions beyond sheltering from the storm.
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Pberlin
Owio
Sous Wu
North
Portiem
F.D.R
Roose- Velt
Sathers Field
Chisage
Wiehongten
John Lb. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Gerald L. K
Ren
Gerald Ponye
Joseph N. Pew, Jr
Sun Ol Co
Stube Park
Winder
Thétis E. Dewey
eHart
Europe
Chormany
Steadt Ammivan
France
Binkippine
Wales
Jess
Doha
Chas, Turner
Bulletin
Japan
Pre
Clifford Bender
T. Elmer Walther
Frank and
David Vandersema
Coast of
Elyrian
Flanes Cald
Rachid Simon
Normy McGiffin
Gen. Chiang
Insterberg
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