Battle Of Stalingrad Mounts To New Heights Of Ferocity
The Russians acknowledged renewed German pressure southwest of Stalingrad as front-line dispatches describe four German attacks repelled by Soviet artillery and infantry with heavy losses. They mention German tanks and air support, while Soviet forces withdraw to new positions and fight delaying actions in the eastern Caucasus and Mozdok area.
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Russia Not Short On Manpower Says Soviet Officials
Congressional sources report the Soviet Union declined a U S manpower offer to reinforce the Red Army. They claimed to face severe shortages of power despite fighting Germany and favored using available resources for planes and equipment. The State Department and War Department officials stressed Allied resolve to push the offensive globally while Moscow asserted its stance.
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United States
Red Army
Germany
Sxttirs
United Natons Assetant
Jon 1. McCloy
Cincinnati
India
Greta
Weather forecast and market note from page ten
The Weather report from CHTIO Center predicts showers and evening thunderstorms in the north portion after sunset. Market sections to pound on page ten include updates on prices and trends.
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Dr. Basinger Named Acting Health Commissioner
Dr. Basinger, a physician of 26 years, will become acting Health Commissioner on September 25 during Lt. Harold A. Robinson’s absence with the Army Medical Corps. Appointed by the Board of Health at a special meeting, he previously practiced in New London and Omaha, with two sons serving in military roles.
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San Antonio
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Amy Medical Corps
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Maxwell Field
Montgomery
Alabama
New Londo
Cleveland Homeopathic Medieal College
Rochester
County's Tax Rate Will Be Slightly Less
A 0.02 mill reduction in the county tax rate was set by the budget commission for 1943, reducing the levy to retire bonds and interest. The total tax duplicate is estimated at $2,003,000, with valuation higher. County Treasurer Walter J. Wright, County Auditor C. Wickens, and County Prosecutor 16 are noted in the report.
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Budset Commission
Walter J. Wright
Wickens
Elyrian Wounded In Action In The Solomons
Private Lester H. W., Christian of the United States Marine Corps is reported wounded in action in the Solomon Islands. The notice, drawn from the War Department, cites parental confirmation and lists Private Chastain as a cited related service member.
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United States Marine Corps
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WE Department
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Missionary Held Prisoner By Japs Tells Of Experiences
A missionary formerly connected with Columbia Station recounts being held by Japanese forces in the Orient. The report details capture, confinement, and eventual safe release amid wartime tensions, with references to Rev. and Mrs. Osborn and related incidents.
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Roosevelt Calls Allies Ready to Use Victory for Postwar World
President Roosevelt declared Allies will fully use victory to build a new world order based on freedom and justice, denouncing Nazi Fascist and Japanese militarist ideologies. He warned against cynicism and petty politics, urged unity under the United Nations, and praised youth sacrifices while noting a hard postwar fight ahead.
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Judge Findley First To File Petitions
Judge Findley files petitions first in a local court records recount. The filing precedes other candidates as officials note the process and calendar dates for a forthcoming election. No further details on names or places are provided in the fragment.
Morgenthau Proposes 3 Point Revenue Plan
Secretary Morgenthau proposes a three point program to raise about 650 million dollars annually through a tax and savings scheme. The plan would expand the total tax take to roughly 311.77 billion dollars and redirect a portion into compulsory savings repayable after the war. He urged Congress to attach these features to the 1942 tax bill.
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Washington
Treasury
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Morgenthau
Randolph Pan
Enn Finance Committee
Elections Board Votes To Bring Mandamus Suit
The Elections Board announces plans to file a mandamus suit concerning ongoing vote-count issues. Board member Frank A. Hottenberger stated the board had dismissed a complaint and pursued legal action against William G. Witman. The hearing considered costs totaling $72,318 for the first phase of the suit.
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Frank A. HoTnember
William G. Witaen
Elyria Armed Services Honor Bell Request
Elyria defense headquarters seeks names and addresses of all local men and women now serving in the armed forces. A public notice asks residents to submit information at once for a city honor bell to be placed at Fly Park. No complete list exists. relatives and friends are urged to help.
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Corporal Rozga of Grafton Reported Killed in Action
A brief war casualty notice reports Corporal Rozga of Grafton killed in action. Details are limited due to the fragmentary source, but the report confirms his death while serving. Local records and military acknowledgments are expected to follow.
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Elyria Schools to Hire Seven New Teachers for 1942-43
Elyria public schools plan seven fresh teachers for the 1942-43 term. Only one vacancy remains, at Elyria High School, after Ralph F. Raver left for military service. Miss Aurelia on joins Lake Avenue School as a first grade teacher, with all other positions filled.
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Ralph F. Raver
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Aurelia
Lake Avenue
Thirst Frankfint
Alexan
Auxiliary Firemen Learn Their Parts In An Emergency
A garbled report describes Bremen river pumping 2 200 feet to simulate water discharge and return to the river during last night’s demonstration. It mentions pumping capacity, intake height, and fireistens locations along a roadway to supply water for firefighting drills.
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Broad Street
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Ely
British Destroy Many German Vehicles In Alamein Fight
Allied forces halted along the Alamein line as heavy artillery barrages and air support pressed the battle. British planes claimed hits on enemy ships off the Libyan coast while continuing engagements yielded six Stuka bombers and nine fighters shot down.
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War Summary September 3 1942
Russia reports Nazi dive bombers blasting Red Army lines southwest of Stalingrad as infantry pressure rises in fiercest fighting. In the north Caucasus German forces advance while German bombing hits Karlsruhe area. In Africa Allied and British forces stall near key positions. Pacific fronts see Allied planes attack a major air base on Buk Island at the northern Solomon Islands.
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Stalingrad
North Caucasus
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