World Capitals Survey Tale of War Odds Ahead
A condensed preview from a 1940s style inquiry asking how the next 12 months will shape World War II outcomes. It discusses Allied and Axis prospects, weather impacts on German operations, potential invasions of England, and strategic moves in the Middle East and Far East. Notable figures and regions include Roosevelt, Konoye, Germany, Japan, Britain, the Red Army, and Turkey with Iran and the Caucasus oil fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biel
Jutley
Red Army
Sumner
Mailurk
Germany
England
Distok
British Empire
Japan
Far East
Hiler
Lo Falko
United States
Vic Pavilic
Britain
Pisk Heen
Raghh
Middle East
Europe
Africa
Near “East
Libya
Gretean
Turkey
Syria
Egypt
Near East
Russi
Iran
Itad
Vermilion youths swept up in tragic yacht accident
Rescue efforts continued after a sailboat carrying Johnson 21 and two Vermilion youths capsized near Gre Phach Park. Arthur Goebach 19 and Tibert Stevenson 19, both of Vermilion, struggled to keep Johnson afloat as waves and offshore winds hampered recovery. Stevenson, a Metropolitan College student, and Gorbuch, a Bowlidge Green alum, fought to reach shore with Johnson before help arrived. The scene near Vermilion details a heroic struggle as rescuers searched the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermilion Yacht Club
Harewood
Johnson
Sady
Arthur Goebach
Tinhert
Stevenson
Heruic
Gre Phach
Julies Sori
Smer
Garbuth
Tulish
Gdohnson
Rami
Metropolitan _ Colege
Clegchind
Arch Stevenson
Tevenson
Gorbuch
Bowlidge Green
Weather Update Reports Cloudy Skies and Showers Nationwide
The Weather Op reports considerable cloudiness with showers Wednesday mainly in the southwest, with changes in temperature. High atmospheric pressure in the eastern states contrasts with lower pressure over the Rocky Mountain plateau. Over the past 24 hours, showers have been widespread from Virginia westward to central states, and conditions remain cloudy across the region, with showers also in Florida and Mississippi Valley areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey United Press
Rocky Mountain
Virginia
Centriplulus
Shuil
Florida
Lake Region
Rocklia
Roosevelt Calls Americans to marshal power to crush Hitler
President Roosevelt urges full American effort to defeat Nazi Germany in a nationwide mobilization. He returns from Hyde Park to Washington to brief Congress leaders and coordinate war material flows. Tankers with gasoline are routing to the United Kingdom as U S ships move toward the Atlantic theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Hitler
Washington
Hn Provident
America
Hyde Park
Germany
White House
Ieary A. Waliiene
Alban W
Britain
Slight Decrease In Elyria School Enrollment Indicated
Elyria opens its 14142 school year with a likely small drop in enrollment. First day counts show 1,924 students, 147 below last year after excluding kindergarten am students. On a comparable basis the decrease is about 60. Several elementary schools show varied starts with some gains and others down, while high school figures account for much of the overall drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Lotan County
Elyria i
St. John's Lutheran Sevant
Air Ingiease
St. Mary
Sir Agnes and Holy
Crastoachaals
Jatit Lomuerans
Gehanls
Atieracan
Rhisets
Aly AD
War Likely To Shift To The Southeast
War coverage notes a possible shift of military focus from the eastern front toward the southeast toward Leva sturts and Alpirinist areas. Observations by Louw FP. Kermle, United Press foreign news commentator, suggest intensified action near Smolensk and north-central Russia, with new fronts opening as the conflict broadens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emitor
Louw FP
Kermle
United Press
Anrest
Louis F. Reemle
Smolensk
Leva Sturts
Russia
Labor Day Picnic Draws Huge Crowd at Crystal Beach
A Labor Day celebration at Crystal Beach Park drew a large crowd hosted by the Elgran Central Labor Union. Jesse Gallagher Cleveland organizer reported on American Federation of Labor gains as members from Lorain joined the parade from Myria streets and Lake Averna, with prize awards and games completing the midday picnic program.
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American Federation of Labor
Jesse Gillagher
Cleveland
Crystal Beath Park
Elgrnt Central Laver Union
Gallagher Iso
Clowds Tawr Mlyria
Lake Averna
Lorain
AF of T
Crystal Beach
Sheriff's Document
Nation's Death Toll Nears 600 Mark
United Press reports the three day holiday period saw at least 515 traffic deaths with 376 in highway crashes and 39 due to drowning and other incidents. California led states with 35 traffic deaths as midsummer weather boosted travel nationwide.
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United Press
Roosevelt
National Safety Council
IMI
Falee
California
Death Toll Rises Amid Ohio Accidents Over Weekend
Across Ohio over the fall weekend at least 34 people died in traffic wrecks, falls, and other accidents. Victims included G T Little and Edward Aspeck in Ravenna, Wilbur Piguman near Walhonding, and John Hulsey in Zanesville, with injuries and fatalities reported in Toledo and Cincinnati areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brass
Oho Aver
Tabor
Hughway
Ohio
Cleveland
Toledo
Painesville
Ravenna
G. T. Little
Akron
Edward Aspeck
New Fulton
Usic
Madison
Anton Gienik
Cincinnati
Coliubis
Youngsdown
Variehsville
Henry Bourher Bifuscarawas
Leonard R. Achison
John Hulsey
Zaneaville
Jack Barr
Jene Peurissin
James Martha
Manchester
New Manchester
Former Senator Dmes Notwalk Passes Away in WV
State Senator G. D. Lanning of Jermee WV died last night after a long career in Washington. Lamping, a Republican, served in the Senate from 1604 to 1808, according to state records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dmes Notwalk
Bee Jay Ford Lanning
Jermee
Lamping
Washington
Senate
Many Traffic Accidents Reported Over Weekend
Weekend traffic patrols logged a dozen accidents with injuries. Mrs William Butts of Lerath treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a rear collision on East Avenue. George Planter of Detroit drove the car that struck James A Smith of Wellington. Other incidents involved a Cleveland driver’s wreck near 505 Cleveland fired, a motorcycle crash on Lake Avenue injuring Robert Shober of Huron, and a Route 20 curve rollover near Brookdale cemetery. One car tipped over to avoid a bicycle, and another collision damaged vehicles on Route 301 near Route 20. Details continue on Page 11.
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William Butts
Lerath
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Aflernoon
East Avenue
Wellington
Smith
Planter
Wousavage
Cleveland
Robert Shober
Huron
Yester
Ubrae Siona
Lake Avenue
Edward K. Davis
Toledo
Davis
Brookdale Cemetery
John Black
Emily Sheriffs
Hall
Carter
Wiser
Chief Stankard Acts To Keep Streets Safe For Children
Under Police Chief E J Stankard the department increased traffic vigilance to protect schoolchildren as they return to classes. A written directive orders lower speeds in school zones and emphasizes careful crossing. About 300 children begin school today and patrols will guide first timers. Elyria reports no fatal traffic accident this year, per the chief, who urges motorists to use caution and maintain steady enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Stankard
Gance
Stankao
Elyria
Chit Stankard
Grand Jurors Convene For Summer Session
Grand jurors met to review roughly no score of criminal casts since the previous session earlier this summer. Hazel ford of Indian Hollow filled in for Arthur Miding who failed to appear. One hundred eighteen witnesses were subpoenaed for the session, which is expected to end Wednesday. Prosecutor William G. Wickens said more witnesses will likely be called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelford
Indian Hollow
Arthur Miding
William G. Wickens
Elyria Board to decide bond issue for vocational school
The Elyria City Board of Education plans to decide at its September meeting whether to ask a bond issue vote in November for funding a proposed vocational school building and a new gymnasium. Estimated total cost ranges from 426,500 to 513,700, with a 135,000 grant sought from the Public Works Administration region office in Detroit, covering half the projected 270,000 cost of the vocational building. The board may file the request 60 days before the election, with the November ballot contingent on tonight’s decision. The monthly meetings normally occur on the first Monday, but this month’s was delayed one day. The board has consulted Elyria groups to gauge support for the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Public Works Administration
Detroit
Mit
Tloyas
E'Beard
Board
Romanian Oil Supply Cut By Soviet Raids
London dispatch reports Tass from Moscow that Soviet raids destroyed over a million tons of Romanian oil, halving output and damaging wells and refineries across the Romanian oil sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tass
Rugsian
Dispatch
Moscow
Todnny
von Ae
Nazis Replace Terrific Losses In Manpower
Terrific manpower losses reported as German forces on the Eastern Front suffer heavy casualties while reserves are drawn from France Belgium and other regions. Communiques claim air raids hit harbors and ships disabled with continued operations overnight. reports note disruption of Soviet and Allied fronts and shifts under Marshal Semyon Budenny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Belgium
Ae Sion
Arc Farmice
Regi
Semyon Bi
Arrangements for taking large estate at the hearing
County commissioners were arranging for a hearing on the estate matter. The report notes ongoing interest in the case and describes activities by the commissioners today as they organize the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calla
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