Terrible War Atrocities Report From War Crimes Trials
Testimony details brutal acts by Japanese forces during occupation and after battles including executions and torture of prisoners. Accounts describe medical experiments, forced kneeling, ritual humiliation, and destruction of Red Cross aid, with references to camps, banners, and civilians involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiveaidal Finhcrimen
Phnsielan
Hee Mack Levis
Goitlelb
New York City
Marling
Alfren
Ameri- Canty Cee Palair
Gotti
Anid America
Perachule
Inter Cfrom
Wis
Bre -Gottieb
Npar
Tokyo
GaWalg Sale
Bath
Gottles
Keschinee
Shinagada ‘Hospital
Lertenant
Tokuda
Shinagawa
Red Cross
Parachute and Weather Instrument Found in Farm Field
Robert Schlecter found a weather instrument with a red parachute in a corn field near the Stixder farm. It had been telephoned from Toledo Municipal Airport on August 29 for return to its destination. The first instrument found nearby about two years earlier was linked to his parents. Dayton obituary notes former Ohio House clerk Thomas E. Long died at home yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Schlecter
Myra
Milton
Ted
Stixder
Toledo
Robert
Dayton
Thomps E. Long
Ohio House of Representatives
Strength Ofu Forces To Be Gut Sharply
Washington dispatch outlines wartime demobilization plans for the U2 era. Military officials expect a reduction in overall armed force strength from about 12 million to around 3 million within months. The article notes phased demobilization across Army, Navy, and service components as the United States shifts from total war to peacetime defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Will &c
Armed Services
Death Record for L Houser Hauser Pall Elyria High School student
The death of ten year old L Houser Hauser Pall, a Elyria High School student, occurred at her host at 08 Robson Court on a Friday in September. Born October 10, 1920 in Elyria, she was the daughter of Mrs. Carrina Hauser. Surviving are her mother, a sister Mrs Theoghre Brindle, and a brother Dick Houser. she was preceded in death by February 1942. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Weld Yuesdiy Abel Pom, at Nich olR Funeral Home with Rev. Foi Uriel Pastor of Second Congregational Church officiating. Burial will be in Ridge with Mona Paths. Friends may call at the local funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Har L Houser
Hauser
Elyria
Schnat
Robson Court
Sepom
Afnie
Ane
Carrina Hausers
Theoghre Brindle
Dick Houser
Will
Abel Pom
Nicholr
Rev
Foi
Uriel
Ridge
Althe
Huntington Home Circle to Meet This Evening
Local notes report a Huntington Home Circle meeting with Mrs Sayers and a committee including Mes Bowen McQuate Yepko McCoy Lavon. 4-H groups planned a hayride and hot dog feast, with other social visits and travel notices among families in the area. Community members, including Hines, Mickley, and Rice, shared travel and visiting updates from Youngstown and Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Willemieat
Witer Sayers
Eyene
Mes
Bowen
McQuate
Yepko
Mia
McCoy
Lavon
Alut
Crile
lMve
Ee Walton Jr
Rice
Chertin Sport
Foresodro
Jerry
Hine
Roger
Jineny Mickleys
Youngstown
Hunl
cEimer
Ashland
Forest
oMro
Doh Naegele
Madison
Wis
Howard West
Ben Varsey
Varsey
Robert Rive
Sen Dettyey
Local notices and community updates from a distant town
A string of social happenings fills the page with names and places. Mrs Eva Parke, Charles Sporty, Harold Forstidt, and T G Klermund are listed in group roles. Edith Metcalf is secretary. A cross hours event runs 2:00 to 4:00 pm over several weeks. Family reunions, visits, and academic appointments feature, including Mr McLean joining Amherst College and Mr Lord's move to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomias
Harris
Fiaka Ofer
Tiemberk
Harold Forstidt
T. G. Klermund
Eva May Parker
Charles M. Sporty
AGF
Atom
Aid Meee GC
Wo Nicol
OPEN
HEC Cross Houms
Red Chase Fioms
Sonon
Edith Metcalf
Rush Mradford
South Pleasant Strest
Sheir
Miss Bitzer
Liek
New York City
Miss Vai
Alise Theyer
A. Thomas
Ah Nagon
Meésdames A. Knox
Lane
Nnl
Frank L. Wilson
Smuth
Main Street
Mrs
Muerte Wilson
Wilson
Germany
Clyde O. Wilson
Brice Kilchen
Effelson
Seacas
Pacife
Renin
JH. Fulscher
Ot King Street
Sugar Creek
Adding
Vine Street
Samuel
MiCal- Inet
Tawe
Forest Street
Oberlin
Amerst
Mass
M¢ulineh
Amherst College
Abel
Louis B. Lord
Clairemont
Calif
Scripps
Col Tepes
Varation
Af Suhonle
Cleveland
Jodin
Delmait
Visal Thete
Albin Bouts
Rivecives
George Lyman
Vetinix Pro
Thik Countey
Miami
Hay LA
Brazil
Community Service and Surrender Notices Mentioned
A scramble of events lists church musical offerings and a public sermon by Rev. English. Concurrently noted are reports on wartime surrender news from Corregidor Bataan and Singapore, with scattered references to local meetings, deacon remarks, and school activities.
Japan plans general election amid dissolving parties
A Tokyo sourced report notes a planned general election as the Diet may dissolve and order a reconstituted political landscape. The ruling party and allied groups could split or reform after the session, with a rebirth of several parties anticipated between late May and June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha Kread
Saldie
Japan
Assotias Lie
Tapas
Frank Mason to Inspect Aeme Grange Tuesday
Deputy Master Frank Atnsin of Ridgeville will oversee the inspection of Aeme Afiatign mieote on Tuesday September 4 at Town Hall. Young members will work on degree tasks and several new memes will be discussed during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mason
Aeme Grange
Conumbla
Frank Atnsin
Ridgeville
Aeme
Henrietta Anniversary Celebration Honors Local Couple
Relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Miss Richard Sandats for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Festivities included games, prizes, and a lunch served to numerous neighbors and family members. Various guests from South Amherst, Adelielous, Lorain, and Brooklyn attended, bearing flowers and small gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Richard Sandats
Roy
William Vetter
Carol Wondenck
Brooklyn
New York
Tus Beathut
Hubert Vetter
Jimaly
Mes. Miller
Hostetler
Childdren
Betray Sywnt
May
Alyx
Juhn Vostetler
Nelson
Heusser
Wets
Elysia
Mey
Alpert Heusser
Carl Heusser
Berea
Cms
Ines Eatin
Chanute
Troops Arrive at Boston in 1942 Harbor Movement
Fragmented OCR lists units and quarters including 853rd Gas Detachment and 198th Signal Replacement, noting headquarters, detachments, and support formations at Boston port. Readable items point to arrivals and organizational postings during wartime logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hla
Hentavarters and Headquartes
LOS Bag Liveer
Trek
Bath Go
Iard Qiattnaration Corps
Trumans Belgium Visit Noted Military Escort Incident
Me Marquis C. 2 Elyria, son of Charles Marquis, served in the Army after Tyria High School graduation. He joined the Normandy campaign, earned the Purple Heart, Presidential Citation, and Combat Infantryman Badge, and lately observed President Truman's Belgium visit with the Military Police escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mraynard
C. Marquis
Charles
Marquix
F. C
Elyria
Miltary
Escvet Fay
Harry
Truman
Belgium
Tor
Cebingny
Spuch
Tiysia High
San Francisco Arrester in Embezzlement Case At Fort Dix
Alfred Barnard a 42 year old former Army finance officer, once stationed at Fort Dix, was ordered moved to Trenton after the federal court heard allegations he embezzled about 820000 in government payroll funds. He was arrested in San Francisco last week as the case accumulates details.
Fragmented Local List From Elyria Miscellaneous Names
A garbled page item lists numerous individuals with street and place fragments in Elyria. The names include John Hine, Alyray Wrerren, Howard Evert Wood, Charles Francis Zwiuska, and William Henry Franklin among others, with scattered street references and partial addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hine Rod
Elyria
Robert Baward
TineRley
Alyray Wrerren
John Unkle
Rob
New Stordsyillay
Howard Evert Wood
R. de
Alsviay
Chester Wood Holcomb
Detroiy
Mirtigins
William Henry Franklin Asinbake
Charles Francis Zwiuska
Citatyan
George Rage
Veni Avan
Giles Gillen Kebere Marsh
Ti Adelbert Street
Elyriite Herhingh Chargtd Aturkey
Avon Hake
Mabett Wesnaind Duneham
North Ohnsted
Richeard Clarenve Browne
Hods
Laheavelle
Fdylin
Sleve Michael Racay
Elyta
Missionary Meeting At Columbia Baptist Church
The Womens Mission Circle of the Columbia Baptist church plans a September meeting on Wednesday April 4 led by Mrs. Wallin Savgersell and Mrs. Leon Cole. The program Daughter of Africa will be presented by Mrs. Leon Cole with hostesses Mrs. Millerbe Fieh and Miss Warren Meek. A social hour and tea are planned after the meeting. Nearby events note that school starts September 4 and local funeral services were held for Disighas Gibson with participation from community figures including Mr. Galen, a World War I veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Mission Stacle
Columbia
Womens Mission Crule of the Baptist Church
Mia
Stearns
Wallin Savgersell Wall
Africa
Eon Cole
Assish
Hiostesses
Miierbe Fieh
Mies Warren Meek
Cligelas
Rose Eriends
Disighas Gibson
Galen
Columbuy Baptist Ghureh
Moo
Rey EO
Michigan
Charles Voyle
Feniry- Bane
Tren
Shs
Warten
Alfred
Cleve
Leak
Mabel Meek
Bela Gritls
Los Ann
Alr
Ralph W. Cobb
North
Elyria
Wilbur Stoll
Rennison Cortes
Barttri
Kent University
Pam
Higheest
Cleveland
Columbia Garden Club
Change Alesse
Acme Grange
Longbow
Lawrence H. Barner
Lake Erie
Kiwanis hear business specialist on free enterprise
Kiwanis members heard AP business specialist Mr. Bingham argue that free enterprise remains essential as most wealth concentrates in the county. He warned against government control and urged labor calm through policy, while advocating no change in teaching American history and stressing radio and movie opportunities. Attendees included Sohn B. tintner, Paul Carbon, Sidney Foreman, Kyls Zeigler, and Richard Wainwright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Padiyt Wirect AP
Morse Bing
Kiwaniseb
Bingham
Oe Ge
Ariel
Tost
Wests
Sohn B. Tintner
Grafton
Paul Carbon
Sidney
Charles Foreman
Sandusky
Kyls Zeigler
Lorain
Kivaniang
Richard Wainwright
Elyria
Divorces and legal actions surface in Elyria court notes
The court column lists multiple divorces granted on grounds of cruelty neglect and abandonment. Wilkins, Cummings, Poretella, Niehelx, and Burgdart are among the names connected to filings in Elyria, with hearings conducted by Judge D A Cook and others. Local civil suits include Farmers Mutual Home Insurance and Citizens Mutual Automobile Insurance against various defendants, plus a property dispute in Brighton. Community news notes births birthdays church activities and a local garden club event.
News Of Our Men And Women In Service Angle Sam
A broad World War II era summary lists servicemen in combat roles and home front updates. It mentions Cpl Walter B. Waite from 161 West River Street, Lt George Libritz, and others, noting battles in Europe and the Pacific, air combat, port operations at Antwerp, and depots in Belgium and Germany. The piece highlights awards, duties guarding harbour approaches, and personnel movements, including cadets and officers. Various home front items cover births, relocations, and local incidents, including intoxication fines for three individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Libritz
West Bridge, Street
Hallery
United States
Antwerp
Gelalum
Fratde
Lugembourg
Belg
Hatend
Germany
Sharp Decrease In Traffic Arrests
Deputy count drop in Sheriff Carl Fleetman’s department correlates with a sharp fall in traffic arrests and fines. August reported two traffic arrests and 15 misc offenses totaling 89.10, against 25 traffic arrests and one misc in August 1944 with 730.347 in fines and costs. Automobile accidents rose. last month 22 investigated versus nine a year ago. The criminal branch received 102 calls, down from 217 four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Fleetman
Atguet
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Sudro-Curtis Ambulance
House
Charles G. Ross
India
John J. Kolopos
West River
Third Street
VOVF
The
Lorain County Savings & Loan Go
Rediegtes Meek
AB Webber
Lebo
Tregs
R Horn
Fateliceey Stet Cath
Ricuaris Hanmer
Birmingham
Townsend
Cripp
Rey
Jenn
Mlaretwe
Chilleh
Mary Yrechinachor
Walter Pure
Catrothy Ashbrook
Eh Israel
Lelie Bentley Caby Creed
Alvair
Yernalinn
Bastar
Waker
Greptioy
John
Ve Methutier
Hardin
Arthae
Sebo
le Wilertin
Moos Kevinig
Misg Noekola
Terap
Ripatioge
Paathan M. Wailwright
MacaArinae
Bataan
YoRubama
Tigestatt
Jaettie
Ming
Abareus
Trak
Atatle Gaviisen
New Britain
New Lah
Singapore
Aled
Weokyiy
Veitartes
Venice
Miss Whittaker
Yoenl
Dy L
Um Utman
Margarit Jeuhans
Fran
Miss Bors
Mallom
Atalie Ram
Ana
Bart Gallabe
Erie Ua
Piyihe Senate
Menus
Veeieter
Ty Holt
Sopherby Mewes
Claras Khae
Albert Jobeurset
Suntier
Alice Schueplle
Adyotsriee
Esse Durtiai
Wellington
Midna Mess
Molgan Siders
Boston
Cecil Johasar
Hinkvon-lygell
Fors Cian
Wats
Roope CL
Thebnson
Howe
Reuss
Secon Brase
Low Dames
Dahanie Simpson
Riverside
Hlomes
William
Street
Cruetty
Wilbert E- Young
Myrtle
Martha Cummings
Willi&am
Dudge D. A. Cook
Croelty
Mary Will
Henry M. Will
Dudge D. A. Conk
Emily Poreiella
D. A. Conk
Ruth Niehelx
Ebyria
Mason
Middle Avenue
Cook
Stalkenburg
Crange
Don E. Patter
Joby "Getz
Adames C. Davis
Farmers. Mutual Home Insurance Co
Fae
Jim
Murry Kenney
Oberll
Plessure
Brighton
Thompson
Citiizens
Mutual Automobile Inssiince Co
Henry Gd. Knoth, Deigrat
MUK Producers Federation of Clevetiod
Martha Burgdart
Joe
Walliam
Diedalkpe Meadison
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Tnday
Elizabeth
Lake Avenue
Marc
Bernet Lepiak
Justice of the Sleare Coc
North Ridge Road
Don
Angle Sam
Walter B. Waite
West River Street
Sein Anlie Ajrekall
Anhoarye
Cpl James
A. Read
Rowery Blytin
205Th
Rhruisschane
Americen
Aalstwerp
John “Lyoris
Frempftshett
Re Naval
Frederick H. Meng
Mowest
AB Ordnance
Bimen
Pat
Halse Fleat
Pacific
Harold Welker
Harald Webher
AAFBU
Cor
Engishéork Geiger
Spokane
Col
Dobn FooRyan
Okinawa
Thema Ryan
Cpt
Ryane
Ha Boen
Clark Field
Manzila
Stn Air Force
Chakor
Pati
Miy Lodi Street
Broad
Tven
Elyria Auto
Broad Street
Mplete Co Econ Repaira
Chicago
Matael
Mirtien
Broilers
F. A
Ty Rivés
Leghorn
Leshorg
Alito
H. R. Rorick Co
Nichols
Nichols Funeral Home
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