Fortified Air Battle Over Fortress London Courage of Pilots Shines
In a fierce night engagement, Fortress London pilots displayed nerve and precision. Despite heavy German attacks, the crew steadied the bomber and returned home after a brutal battle. Gunner Morgantown was wounded but remained at his post until the mission’s end.
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Uso
Armay Air
Caldeseph
Toson
Athart
Lex
Mal. Joseph
Cal
Se Swiray
Droukas
Altick Shiwitt
Burky
Walx
Sergi
Red
Micholas
Scranion
Waj
Ciechowski
Teholée
Serg
Japanese assault at Guadalcanal reported overwhelming
United States forces on Guadalcanal face a renewed Japanese strike described as heavy and outnumbering American units. Reports say Japanese forces around the Solomons may have concentrated up to 20,000 men before a new offensive, while Navy lines acknowledge American troops are outnumbered and under-supplied. Severe enemy thrusts were repulsed Monday night, with ongoing action in the Solomon Islands area.
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Washington
Qet
Sruadalcadal
Navy
Pearl Harbor
Guadalcanes
Salgmion Islands
Ube
Guadalcanal
Island Ling
Mangay
Uslundines
Solomons
Bei Revelver
Branch Rickey Named Head Of Brooklyn Club
Branch Rickey named head of the Brooklyn baseball club with a fixed three year contract. He will take over from an earlier manager under a wage package totaling about 60 000 pounds annually, representing a major shift as he joins the club’s leadership and will represent Brooklyn at the winter meetings in Chicago.
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Rickey
Brooklyn
York
Ont
Branch Rickey
Ferht
Iofay
Broation Dedters
St. Loui Carninals
National League Ponym
Bers Ox
Wes
Vest Cardiacs Reid
Browkisn
Leagis
Chicago
Three Elyrians Are Awarded Commissions in Army Air Forces
At Beach AAF School graduation exercises, three Elyria men were commissioned as second lieutenants among 7,500 graduates. Lovie A. Brecknock, Donald Stull, and Walter G. Sandrock earned commissions as part of a notable ceremony that drew attention for featuring Clark Gable. Brecknock, son of Mr. and Mrs. ELL Brecknock of 223 Princeton, and Sandrock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Sandrock of East Bridge Street, have family military and civilian ties noted in the report.
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Elyria
Army Air Forces
Beach Air Forces School
Clark Gable
Germer
Motion Picture Stat
Bivbane
Chiss
Lovie A. Brecknock
Donald Stull
Walter G. Sandrack
Breckneck
Irs
Ell
Brecknock
Princeton Vente
Hutt
Petit
Portsmouth
Valley City
Walter F. Sandrock
East Bridce
Rock’s Wits
Local Nurses Pass State Board Exam
Seven local nurses from the MRS Johiem Sehood of Nursing at Hlyrin Memtrit hospital passed the December state board examination, a notable milestone celebrated by ministers and community members. Names include Meri Webanedy of ACS WOE Bal and Miss Mergeret Pataki of Vineet, with all graduates now advancing in clinical roles.
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Johiem
Hlyrin Memtrit
Celuartis
Meri Webanedy
ACS
Bal
Pepe Ary Sengjee Foogt
Actey Tr
Gasoline Ration Applications Available
The War Price and Rationing Board distributes applications to operators to be filled in ink or typewritten before school-site registration. Five tire numbers must be on the form, and excess tires per vehicle must be turned in to the Defense Commodities Corporation via the Railroad Express Agency prior to registration. Do so before the November 4 deadline to complete rationing.
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Defense Commodities Corporation
Railroad Express” Agency
Pasaline San Bee
Lorain Votes to Restore Bridge Guards Across Two Spans
Lorain city officials agreed with the county to reestablish police guards on two bridges, funding over 18 000 dollars in defense funds. Mayor Mary VanVliet led the drive as commissioners discussed guards on the bridges to monitor traffic and provide relief for guards previously stationed by the sheriff and local authorities.
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Tarzan
Atainretlag
County Ofth
Tintis
Lora
Heimth
Picardy
Marry VanVdaieds
Met Street
Adeneath
Childless Ohio Married Men Face Induction
State Selective Service officials announce December draft will target childless married men if needed to meet quotas. First single men including 20 year olds and certain dependents may be called. approvals from Congress could alter classifications. Lieutenant Carl G. Wahl notes the process relies on nonoccupational exemptions and a Devens draft plan may fill with married men and their wives if no children are present.
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Calinays
Ohio
Lave ‘Beer
Dover
Congress
Carl G. Wahl
State Selective Service Headquarters
Wwe
Johris
Merchants To Hold Meeting Tomorrow Planning Session
Merchants scheduled a meeting for tomorrow at the Elysiz Chang Offices in AL 9.247 with plans to discuss the Chete yang season. The agenda includes financial considerations and cooperation among the merchants, with a focus on upcoming trade arrangements and local coordination.
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Ria
Elysiz Chang
Limoming
Dhe Aseriten AC Banieey
Russians Find Nazis Frozen To Death
Soviet dispatches report German troops frozen to death in dugouts along the Caucasus and near Nalchik as Soviet forces push across the front north and south of Stalingrad. Temperatures plunged far below zero with German units attempting to reach warmer shelter while Soviet assaults concentrate near key rail and supply points.
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Moscow
Stalingrad
Jaing
Riess Dok
Nalchik
Orl
Hitler
Tanse
Coucasts
Sero
Eoe
Halloween Celebration Planned in Ely Park Event
Rita's children aid in a community Halloween party to be held Saturday night in Ely Park. The program includes motion pictures "Children in Camp" and "Oddities of Chi," with costumes judging from 7 to 3 pm and donuts, pretzels, and coffee provided for attendees. Volunteers from Parent-Teacher groups and local organizations assist with crowd management and distribution of treats to children across Blyta vicinity.
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Rita
Hallowe
Standards Company
Poe
Ohio
Ben Maloney
Arthur Caste
Triaes
Bert
Tickety
Meir Fulter
Dag
Stansard
Plan Big One Day Drive To Collect Scrap
Elyria's scrap collection army plans a one day motorized drive on November 7 to sweep every city street gathering bulky scrap. Under the direction of N Rassler and George Hermann the campaign will use one truck and volunteer crews to curbside pickup of bulky items awaiting neighbors' cooperation to clear yards garages and homes.
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Elyria’s
Elyria
Evvery
Act
Teks Wilkbe
Seclor
Sera
F N. Rassler
George
Hermann
Elyria Honmies
Sau
Itiee
Itice
Seaveles
Elyriims
Joseph C
Clwt
Dimoliilan
Iwi
Ihe
Two Vacancies In Elyria's Fire Department
A damaged clipping notes two vacancies in Elyria Fire Department and mentions a selection process. It lists names and dates in a fragmented way, citing an announced hiring push and the start date for candidates. The text references applicants and a formal closure date.
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Elyria
Ashland College Educator To Speak At Elyria Teachers Dinner
Dr Upp Bollinger head of education and psychology at Ashland College will address a dinner meeting at First Methodist church next Tuesday at 615 PM under the Elyria Educa tion Association and the Elyria Federation of Teachers. He will discuss Teachers and Teaching for a Time with a Q A session to follow.
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Upp. Bollinger
Department of ‘Education
Ashland, College
First Methodist Church
Elyria
Jung
Highway To Alaska Opens To Truck Traffic
Secretary at War Henry L. Stinson announced that the Alaska highway is open to truck traffic along its entire length of Sib miles, with munitions and material moving in. A formal inspection is expected Sunday as plans for Army engineers and civilian watchmen to secure the route are laid.
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Washington
Henry Lo Stinson
Simeon
Hank Etyalesic
Vermilion Teen Injured After Car Hits Utility Pole
A Vermilion youth was seriously injured when his car collided with a utility pole on Down Street while driving toward Swift Lake. Police reported the damaged vehicle and injuries and the youth was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital.
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Switon Lake
Down Street
Elyria Memorial
Allies Press Home At Alamein In Mediterranean War Report
A wartime dispatch describes British advances at El Alamein being slowed by fierce Axis defense. Allied assaults in the south and center meet stubborn resistance, prompting cautious optimism. Air operations include raids on Crete and transport movements from that theater to North Africa.
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Alamein
Qellara Saltsbog
Souia
Axis
Tos
I Iapre
Rommels Planta
British Indies
Mediterranean
Malta
Crete
Noath Africa
Sheriff Warns Pranksters Over Damaged Mailboxes
Sheriff Carl A. Finegad issued a stern warning to Halloween pranksters after reports of damaged mailboxes in Ridgeville and broken windows in the Amherst area. Authorities urged restraint and threatened prosecution for any further damage.
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Sherif Carl A. Finegad
Jenied
Warnag
Hallowe'en
Ridgeville
Dewey
Amherst
Build Singh
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