Allied Forces Start Hard Drive Against Rommel's Army
Rear Admiral Wy Het Bandy, chief of the Navy's Torpedo service, says U S forces now hold the balance of power in the western Pacific. He notes that anti aircraft gun production is expanding and emphasizes destroying enemy bases to neutralize aircraft.
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Rommel
U. S
Western Pacific
Washington
U.S
Blandy
Fust
Pacific
Ame Fineginning
Navy
Resignation Accepted And Two Appointments Made
The board of education accepted the resignation of AP Mary Batty. Two new appointments were approved: Donald G. Warwood as basketball coach and Mu Faaila Green as a teacher at Romeveit School, with both already serving in their roles.
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AP Mary Batty
Donald G. Uarwoor
Emagh
Faaila Green
Romeveit Sch
Weather and Market Update Glance
A brief weather note and market snapshot appear in tonight’s page. Readers see forecasts, temperature outlook, and notable market movements alongside local business data and prices.
Fragments Of Incendiary Bomb Found In Oregon
Francisco Sept 4 The first Japanese aerial attack on the United States may have aimed to set fire to Oregon timber as defense officials disclosed fragments of an incendiary bomb found near Mount Emily Oregon. An unidentified light seaplane over the Mt Emily district and a Japanese submarine bombing off the Oregon coast were reported, with metal fragments and small incendiary pellets recovered near Brooktown. Foresters saw the fragments to guard against possible fires as the army noted planes possibly reaching a submarine.
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Francisco
United’ States
Oregon
Western Defense
Mt. Emily
Ore
Defense Command
Emily
Brook Ore
Chile
Vesercalien
Jnommal United Tmarines
Galeta
Isrest
Fizes
Cate Damare
Japancee
Uleagroyhhs
Scrap Collection By Ohio Farmers Reaches Five Thousand Tons
Ohio farmers gathered about 5,000 tons of scrap as part of a statewide effort. The campaign, described in terse notes, highlights large totals in rubber and metal recovery and underscores ongoing farm mobilization for recycling.
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Ohio
I Aes
Ohio Farms
Jap Thrust On Port Moresby Still Stalled
Gen Douglas MacArthur reports the Japanese advance toward Port Moresby stalled after days of fighting. Allied patrols intensify on the south slope of the Gwen Stanley range while air raids strike Japanese ships in the Tenimber islands and nearby areas.
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G MacArthur
Australia
Port Moresby
Gwen Stanley
Douglas MacArthur
Lofty Range
Amed
New Guinea
Tenimber Islands
Cieny
Royal Austerlan Air Force Hudson
Saumlaki
Uip
Jamdena Ieland
Reeutts
Hart Dickasen Named Rubber Conservation Administrator Here
Hart Dickasen appointed Rubber Conservation Administrator for Ely, with duties including public outreach and posters distribution to promote conservation efforts and awareness in the region. The report notes the appointment and ongoing community engagement activities.
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Hart Dickasen
Rubber Conservation
Army Expects Bigger Size Than Previously Set
Washington reports M Gene Hershey says the Army may exceed the 4 909 000 goal set by Gen George Marshall and that the number of men drafted daily is rising. He notes lack of uniformity among local boards on married men and deferral rules and says industry may rely on women workers as substitute labor. Contined on Page 21.
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Washington
Gene Lewis
B. Hershey
George €. Marshall
Army
Chinfieff
Jane. Hershey
Kutt
Normeda
Hev
P Marshey
John Jones
Hershey
Orment For Sindee
George H. Bentier
Li'l Abner Boys Terrors Of New Guinea Skies
A fragment from an Allied base report describes Li'l Abner comic strip characters as aerial threats in a New Guinea theater. The text briefly mentions pilots facing Japanese ships and air action with humorous depictions of doodle-like fighters.
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New Guinea
Australia
Adler
Abner
Tever
Mammy Vedat
Yokum
Jug Bile
Pogpateh
Robert — Hiriektond
Axis Forces Surprised By Allied Desert Attack
Allied air and sea strikes hit major Axis bases in the desert targeting Tobruk El Baba and Benghazi as American bomber sqaudrons joined RAF and Commonwealth forces. The assault disrupted Rommel’s reorganizing effort with bombings of jetties fuel tanks and harbor defenses and caused fires and explosions along Tobruk's north shore.
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CAIRG
Erwin Rommel
Desert
Tobit
el Baba
Mediterranean
Benghazi
Asis
Rome Radio
Tobruk
Ranger
Royal Air Force
Davines
Elyria Doctors to Join Army This Week
Elyria physicians are joining the military ranks this week. One doctor departs today for officer training in the Army Medical Corps at Camp Burke near San Antonio, Texas, with two more scheduled to leave before week’s end. Robert J. Erslie heads to Camp Burke, Rod Schorky to Camp White in Oregon, and Lieut. G. A. Strath will depart Thursday for Robins Field in Macon, Georgia.
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Elyria
Army Medica Corps
Robert J. Erslie
Camp Burke
San Antonio
Texas
Rod, Schork
Camp White
Oregon
Lieut
G. A. Srath
Robins Field
Macon
Georgia
Elyria Faces Meter Reading Shortage for Women Readers
In Elyria a state law restricting women from meter reading prompts changes as officials consider replacing monthly reads with quarterly checks. A shortage of readers forces the department to adapt plans and explore alternative methods to monitor water usage and bill accuracy.
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Servier Direrit
Faxon
Faxcin
Gollmar Named to Board Amid Leadership Changes
Howard County club executive Goil, company manager, announces Gollmar’s appointment to the board as the September 4 election consolidates governance. The move fills an expired term of Lever and marks a shift in leadership dynamics.
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Howard CC. Goil
Senedd
Edo
Ide Wcase
Lever ‘Terry
Canton publisher murder case figure dies
A former Canton journalist and press figure linked to the 1926 murder of Publisher PR. Mellett has died. Details of his involvement or exact funeral information are not clear in the surviving text.
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Pokes
PR. Mellett
Inflation Threat Warns Senate As Leon Henderson Speaks
Washington sept 18 1b price administrator Leon Henderson told the Senate Banking Committee the inflationary threat is as deadly as a bomb and treacherous as the Japs. He supported an administration backed Senate bill to extend wage and living cost controls with aug 15 as a milestone and warned farm price rises could add about 2.036 billion to 1942 prices. Henderson appeared with War Labor Board chairman and Sec Claude Wickard as witness and a House bill to revise parity base was introduced by Henry Steagall.
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Washington
Leon Hendson
Senate Banking Committee
Hendéigon
Senate
Roosevelt
Henderson
Htings
Senate’ Committee
Chainaviam
H. Davis
Secretary of Agriculture
Claude A. Wickard
House
Henry B. Steavall
Ala
House Banking Committee
Starting Time At Elyria High School May Change
Elyria High School starting times may be altered after a board meeting. Superintendent RCJ indicated discussion followed a copy of a resolution from East Carlisle Board urging a later start. The plan would shift high school hours to relieve congestion and fit district needs.
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Elyria High
Ja Stiall
Maston
East Carlisle Board of
Earamete
Tits Pures
Avery
Frey
Aborthies Clinic At College Of Charleston Tomorrow
Local notice indicates an Aborthies clinic is scheduled at the College of Charleston tomorrow. The event aims to provide services to attendees and runs under the organization’s arrangements.
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Aborthies “Clinic
C. of C
Elyria Budget for 1943 to Be Studied at Friday Meeting
Elyria city officials will review the 1943 budget and compare figures with comparable cities. The session at City Hall will include a summary of the budget, with chamber officials presenting the latest figures and analysis.
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Elyria
Hap
Jen
Comés Arch
Voters League Plans Welfare Work Correlation
The Voters League aims to seek correlation of welfare work with community needs and coordinate efforts through continued discussion and action by the committee. Officials outline steps toward organizing volunteers and aligning aid programs with local priorities.
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Ely
Mayer Jezerh
Petra
Diegasen
Voters League
Hundreds Of Nazi Bombers In Action At Stalingrad Front
MOSCOW reports on September 5 describe a new critical turn in the Stalingrad battle. German bombers unleashed the year's largest raids on the southwestern front, penetrating the outskirts of an important village as Red Army forces fortify positions. The dispatches indicate determined Russian defense and reinforcements moving toward Stalingrad, despite heavy enemy pressure.
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Pennsylvania
NOREN
Carl M. Spaatz
Army Air Force
Europe
Sergt
Prederitk Rich
Erie
England
Crgeant Rich
We ‘Trait
France
Acme Telephetai
Moscow
Stalingrad
Raparts
Fen
Tansy
Thas
Red Army
Stalingra
Ihe
War Summary From Global Fronts Amid Crisis
Reported chaos across Europe and the Pacific as German advances falter and Allied forces push back. In Europe a sustained raid hits strategic targets while in the Pacific progress stalls on the fifth day of a stalled Japanese push.
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Iors
Jide Beyntian Desert Front
Erwin Flemmel
Acme Telephotoy
U.S. Army
Capi
Petri
Cleveland
Yremine
Gollmar
Tormer Canton Cnet
Leon Henderson
E.H.S
Buee
Yayterdar
Jscat
Lunron
German Radio Today
Braat
DNB
United
Russia
Htaliazrad
Wilhelmshavet
Mav Arthur
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