Hiroshima refugees recount the bombing and its immediate aftermath
An eyewitness description from Nagatsuka near Hiroshima recalls the dawn of the catastrophe. Refugees and Jesuit Fathers recount scorched streets, burned bodies, and a city torn by fire and a searing heat wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siemee
Hiroshima
Brittany
Apatsuka
Faedy
Hiroghaia
Ostenek
Nagatsuka
Tany
Iin
la Salle
Asano Park
8 River
LaSalle
Father Schiffer
Vaal
Asano Fark
Park Bay
Charge Named In Health Regulation Warrant
A warrant issued by the County Health Department charges Riegelsberg with violating health regulation by feeding hogs on Stoney Ridge Road. Hearing is set for 7:40 tonight before Justice of the Peace Stacey in North Ridgeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Health Department
West Bee
Hiegelberger
Couit of Justice of the Peace Stacey
North Ridgeville
650 Membership Drive Aims for YMC A AL
A large campaign meeting set a goal of 650 YMC A memberships with plans for a kickoff dinner on October Monday and victory dinners later in the campaign. The drive will recruit more than 140 volunteers to build a three division native campaign and fund efforts including Big Brother and Victory memberships. Proceeds support postwar service and returning servicemen as Gen MacArthur urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Mat
Gamapalda
Elyria Ev
Desoelilian
Hey
Ge Ruasél
Margate Penaral
J Ve Bohihane Hubbard Wiltex
Ralph Standen
M. Coa
Harold Bich
Atie G. Stevie
Co A
Matty J. Mars
Campale
Dor Dhe
Cabtaliv
West
Alsa
Nere
Victory
Central
Big Brother
Gen MacArthur
Axsurane
Pleads Innocent To Larceny Charge In Cleveland Case
Alvin Reterford pleads innocent to grand larceny in a Cleveland case involving Ethan Bridges and Daniel Brown for $91.25 in jewelry from Haserodt Jewelry Co. Reterford and Bridges are sought by authorities. Brown serves time in the Ohio penitentiary. bond set at $5,000. Bridges elusive. prosecutors may forfeit bond if not located. Also, Gurt Lanaghan fined $5 for intoxication in Elyria police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Reterford
Ethan Bridges
Daniel Brown
Cleveland
Haserodt Jewelry Co
D. A. Cook
Reterford
Brown
Ohio
William Gi. Wickens
Bridges
A. PR. Agate
Wickens
U.S Fidelity. and Guaranty’ Co
Lanaghan
Elyria
Wan
A and F
Honorary roles set for Ohio post officers installation
Mowas announced Harry Eaton, Ohio department vicr-com mander, will officiate as installing agent at a joint installation on October 16 for newly elected post officers and Auxiliary officers. Eaton will be a channel guest of the post s past commanders before the installation. John Buckley, Elyria post past commander, was chosen for the department convention committee and organizational tasks. The drum corps led by George Cathersal will perform at the Southern Helah in Columbus next weekend with the march past on Sunday in the state parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee
Mowas
Harry Eaton
Ohio Department
Eaton
Department
John Buckley
Elyria
Death notices reflect multiple obituaries in Elyria and Wellington
Death records report the passing of Mrs Lillian Braman in Tulsa at 59. Burial is in Hose Hill Cemetery, Tulsa. Survived by sister Mrs Paul Hubbell and brother Daniel Brown of Elyria, plus five nieces and three nephews. Other obituaries list Mrs Susana Stargell of Akron, Mrs Susana Butsey of Oberlin, and Warden V Rogers of Wellington, with funeral details and survivors noted.
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Lillian My. Bramah
Frank R. Bratman
Tulsa
Okla
Hose Hill Cemetery
Braman
Elyria
National Tube Company
Paul Hubbell
Daniel, Brown
Susana
Butsey
Rogers
Wellington
Warden V. Rogers
Falls
Sterling Foundry
Huntington Methodist Church
Anita Carpenter
Betty Thornton
Freda Bassett
Donna Rekers
Cleveland
PR. T. C. Garcia Rogers
U.S. Navy
Burevive
Corn Saunders
Prandchiildren
Sharp Funeral Home
Hoa Cassidy
Wellingtor
Two Men Sentenced To Penitentiary
Two men indicted in Croton Vance and other counties were sentenced yesterday after plea changes. Tallon Hi om dtine V7 faced charges of cutting and wounding, receiving a minor term as part of the plea, while Fortin Pare and others were sentenced to indeterminate terms up to eight years.
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Puscly Croton Vance
le Hees Winekingoo
Leno
Mrs Bines Learns Husband Is Liberated From Japanese
Mrs. Janes A Bines of Lake Avenue learns her husband Lance Corporal James A Bines of the Ipoh Malay Volunteers has been liberated from Japanese custody and is in good health. He was captured in Singapore in February 1942 after aiding his wife to safety and was among 280 women and children sent to Java and then Australia. Mrs Bines, the last white woman to leave Ipoh before the invasion, drove a Red Cross ambulance and was wounded in Singapore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes A. Bines
Florence Schotptle
Lake Avenue
Bines
Singapore
Java
Australia
Bings
County To Receive The Usual Discount On Typewriters
County commissioners said Baker Typewriter Sales and Service Co will allow a 10 percent discount on three Royal typewriters bought for 402.50, with the discount to be applied as usual though not previously offered. Injuries prove fatal in Martins Ferry as Jennie Metcalf, 16, dies after a fall at her home last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker Typewriter Sales Ands Service Co
Royal
Baker Agency
Baker
Chronicle-Telegram
Martins Ferry
Jennie Metcalf
Smithfeld, O
UAW threaten strike and wage demands amid auto industry tensions
The UAW threatened a gear tapewide strike against General Motors if demands were unmet. Wage hikes of up to 30 percent were urged across the auto industry’s big three. Officials played down immediate walkouts while noting the Kelsey Hayes dispute showed union leverage. Detriot faced gasoline shortages as a related strike by Local 104 drivers and Refiners Transport drivers reduced deliveries and tank storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UAW
General Motors
Frankensteen
Wis
Kelsey-Hayes
Schellenbach
Ja Nagueg
Warren
Chicago Regional War Labor Board
Schwellenbach
Detvat
Heid
Cleveland
B. J. Cunntigngm
0. S. Conmliguen Service
Ol Workers Union
Transport and
Teriminal Corp
Anon
Sacony-Vacuum Oil Company
Trenton
Michigan
Oberlin Woman Joins Local American Legion Post
Barbara Ann Tanner of Oberlin becomes a member of the American Legion Post No 12. Her father Frank Tanner, a World War I veteran, also belongs. The post plans a formal oath at a later meeting as WWII veteran inflow grows and Lt. Davis is named service officer.
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Barbara Ann. Tanner
Oberlin
Fnl
Aire Besime
Elyria
American Legion
Devemonal
Devemonal Toaty
Miny Tannery
N. Ai Ig
Frank Ho-Tanter
Woodland Avenue
Léwioh
Mia Tanner
Atel Fémining
Lt. Davis
Constitution
Ohio Street
Operation Patient Theodore Yesterbn at Thayer General
Pte Theodore Yesterbn aged 20 is recovering at Thayer General Hospital Nashville Tenn after knee surgery last week. He was wounded in Germany just before V E Day while serving nine months overseas with the 278th Combat Engineers in France and Germany. He wears the Purple Heart and three battle stars on the ETO ribbon, and is the son of Mr and Mrs Steve Yesterbi of Vincent. He attended Clearview High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Yesterbn
Vincent
Thayer General Hospital
Nashville
Tenn
Germany
278Th Combat Engineers
France
Yesterbi
Steve Yesterbi
Clearview High School
Burton Named Associate Justice as Bricker Eyes 1946 Senate
President Truman appointed Sen Harold H Burton of Cleveland to the U S Supreme Court, succeeding Owen Roberts. Ohio Gov Lausche released a list of nine Democrats for potential Burton successors while Bricker’s 1946 Senate bid looms, with Solingen and three former governors among top possibilities.
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Harold H. Burton
Cleveland
Ffor
John W W. Bricker
GOP
Lousche
Senate
Robert M. Solingen
Solingen
Burton
Ohio
Lausche
Vic Bonahey
U.S
James M. Cox
Dayton
Martin L. Dbayey
Kent
Robert L. Moulton
Galion
House
James W. Huffman
Frazier Reams
William G. Pickrel
Nayton
Linsehe
Truman
Aurion
Bricker
Thrace
Petties
Arun
Winte House
Brieker
Robert S. Reightipr
Ascatia
Dien
Thomas J. Herbert
Regardig
Court House Damages and Divorce Cases Report
The report notes property damage from a sideswipe near West Ridge road and a series of divorce filings and settlements. It mentions a transfer request of $2000 from township funds, judge rulings on several divorces, and probate estate details for Dr. Everett J. Clauser with the will and shares allocated to Doris and son Gordon. Kenneth W. Akers sues over a 1927 land transaction. Justice Findley presides.
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Earl Schaefer
Kenyon
Hof
Clark
West Ridge Road
Welltigioh
Trustaes Heda Pesitinn di Caimithon Pleas
Pérussiat
Everett J. Clauser
Doris
Gordon Clauser
Lord Haw Haw to Die on Gallows
William Joyce known as Lord Haw Haw was found guilty of treason at Old Bailey and sentenced to death by hanging. Justice Sir Frederick Tucker ruled Joyce owed allegiance to the British crown, a central issue in the treason trial. Also reports Lt Gen Hamada Os his suicide in Siam.
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London
William Joyce
Old Bailey
Joyce
Frederick Tucker
Haw Haw
Markets Veland Homegrowers Market Apples Selections
A long list of produce and livestock prices from Veland homegrown market appears. Items include Cortlands Grimes Northern Spies and Jonathans apples at various prices, celery onions radishes peppers corn tomatoes lettuce squash and peaches with many quantities and pack sizes noted alongside other farm goods and livestock market figures. The document also references a political note about Burton’s succession and Ohio supreme court history.
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Veland
Baskers Cortlands
Grimes
Northern Spies
Jonathans
REA AR & Valentines
Jimas
Nerte
Uskis
Bexts
Baveta
Hales Asda
Ean Ug
PRAHA
Tekis
Bskta
Californa Wons
Nekys
Cobblers
U. R
St Josackw
Dakia Wi
Omatoer
Okt
Shovel Company Declares Dividend Amid Trading Hype
The Shovel Company declared a dividend of 5 edits per share at its meeting. Bo Miller, treasurer, announced the payout date and payable details. The dividend is payable October 10, with record date September 28 at close of business.
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Hiteelore
Thes Thee “Shovel Company
Peaterday
Itk Bo Miller
Front Tire Blows Out Causing Minor Accident
A rear tire blowout on East Bridge Street near 443 caused a minor collision involving drivers Mary Rosgeriktard and Harald Dishrow. Vehicles on Broad Street and West Avenue reported damage as the Rosenkrands car and Vince car collided, with debris and a stray tire noted by police.
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East Bridge Street
Ars
Mary Rosgeriktard
Bath “Stréet
Heong Vince
Lora
Trost
Rosenkrand
Folles
Balint
Prospect Street
West Ave
Harald Dishrow
Forrestal Urges Postwar Navy Build Up
Secretary of the Navy James V. Forrestal urged a substantial peacetime fleet and air force, arguing control of sea and air is key to security. He called for about 300 major combat ships, 800 major ships in reserve, 6000 naval planes, and 600,000 personnel, plus 18 major bases in the Pacific and Atlantic. Admiral Ernest J. King was slated to testify after him.
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Washington
James V. Forrestal
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Forrestal
United States
Marine Corps
Pacific
Atlantic
Ernest J. King
U. S. Fleet
Forestal
Great Lakes Rowing Service Faces Threat Amid Tugboat Dispute
In Cleveland a maritime service on the Great Lakes faces threats as seven tugboats are involved in a dispute with crews accused of disobeying orders. Buffalo tensions rise over the discharge of two crew members while authorities monitor the harbor activity.
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Hupfalg
Great Lakes
Ned Putations
Erswa
Cleveland
Buffalo
Veterans Arrive at Boston by Transports in Large Convoy
A Boston arrival reports 7,921 veterans from the European theater aboard live transports General George W. Goothale Frederick Lyked John Steve ens and Benjamin Hartington. The ships carried units from the 4th Armored Division and the 10th Armored Division, with medical, engineer, and fighter groups, along with replacements and a group of Negro veterans.
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Boston
George W. Goothale
4Th Armored Division
Bith Armored
3278Th Engineer
78Th Paley
Frederick Lyked
Esa
Permit for New Two Story Home Issued on Onis Street
A permit was issued by Building Inspector Hart Dickason yesterday to W. C. Draper of 154 Lake Avenue for a two story frame dwelling on Onis street. The projected house sits on a 48 by 28 foot foundation and is valued at about $8,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onis Street
Lhnspector
Hart Dickason
Lake Avenue
Sperrolt
Lady Finds Relief From Gas With ERB-HELP
A Elyria advertisement claims a woman cured chronic stomach gas and headaches by taking ERB-HELP. It asserts 22 herbs cleanse bowels and improve liver and kidney function, promising no gas or bloating after meals and urging readers to buy locally.
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Elyria
tAdv
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Republic
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R. W. Stargell
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Charence W. Nesbit
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Hanson Recoreee
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Lerdiang
Legion Post
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Fran Ray
Slohawk
W. Va
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Guyb. Pindley
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Grace DeNarce
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Guy BR. Findley
Anthony Columbann
Dean
Eleanor Ebe
Lincoln
FAH
Hamada Hitoshi
Siam
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Gael Leon Choice Butchers
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Abe
Bo Hogs
Mead
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Fark Bats
Pole
Toledo - Cargin City
Senom
Qhin
Supreme Court Court
Clusure
Willa Howard Taft
Taft
Harding
Sudro-Curtis
Liner Gas Factory
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Hazel and
Beech Street
Elyria, Ohio
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