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Newspaper
Adrian Daily Telegram
Location
Adrian, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1942
Page
1
A wartime OWI warning cites a tense situation as Nazis smash toward Maikop oil fields. The day's map highlights a renewed Japanese offensive in the southwest Pacific as monsoon season wanes, signaling intensified combat risks.
Warden reports blackout drill across southern Michigan left streets dark and silent. Wardens, police, and fire crews enforced curfews and penalties while residents and officials note few mistakes and vow improvements before the real blackout test.
The Office of War Information warned that U S military and production output lag in June threatening victory in a total war. OWI urged Americans to work harder, cautioning the nation is not yet fighting at required tempo and noting shortages across planes tanks artillery and naval vessels.
The first Adrian blackout began at 9 27 pm with sirens and factory whistles, police sealing streets as lights faded across the business district. Civilians awoke to knocking at doors, air wardens ordering instant darkness while observers called the exercise a success and in examples stating it was effective for the first blackout. In Moscow, a German bomber was shot down near the city as Admiral Standley and General Bradley met to discuss U S aid to the Red Army.
Aug 8 Chungking The United States army warplanes raided the Canton area again early this morning, shooting down two Japanese planes and destroying several on the ground. Lieut Gen Joseph W. Stilwell's headquarters said another enemy aircraft was probably shot down. American bombers operated with fighter escort, striking docks and harbor buildings and causing extensive damage. Capt. Charles Sawyer and Lieut. Patrick H. Daniels downed two fighters. rear gunner Cooning probably destroyed a third. Ta Kung Pao praised the Sky Dragons for boosting Chinese morale.
EAST LANSING Aug 7 Prof C A Brown Michigan State College animal husbandry says a meat shortage may exist but a serious emergency is unlikely. He notes U S has ample cattle hogs and sheep. contra seasonal demand from armed forces and lend lease strains farmers. Markets will shift as crops finish. another seasonal shortage expected next summer though no panic. Record slaughter hog movement expected after 105 million pigs produced this year, surpassing the prior 82 million.
Mohandas K Gandhi appeals to Americans to recognize India's independence and withdraw British rule, calling it a war measure to aid the allied cause. He warns that failures in Malaya and Singapore show disaster must not repeat in India and urges timely justice before civil disobedience campaigns proceed.
Adrian citywide blackout passed a 15 minute alert with police and auxiliary units reported as visible from city edges. Hoch, city defense coordinator, praised the attempt noting it showed the difficulty of blacking out a city of Adrian size.
National League of Women Voters urged Senate Finance to raise taxes by increasing rates in the lowest income brackets and cutting exemptions. Miss Marguerite M. Wells argued for 30 percent or higher rates on the smallest earners, aligning with Treasury aims to boost revenue beyond the House plan.
The German high command stated in special and regular communiques that Nazi submarines sunk 15 Allied merchantmen an American destroyer and an escort vessel in North Atlantic convoy attacks and off America and West Africa coasts no independent confirmation.
Lenawee county draft registrants with occupational questionnaires will receive "call in" cards guiding them to report to the U S Employment Office at 118 West Church Street Adrian for interviews. Starting next week about 50 cards go out, with over 15 000 expected, prioritizing workers with critical skills to place in war production and potential placements elsewhere if local openings lack. If refused, names may be filed for possible War Manpower Board action. England bombed as German raids hit eastern England and eastern midlands at night. casualties appear light and one aircraft reportedly down.
Pvt. Harley J. Dewey once dubbed the loneliest soldier at Camp Pickett Va has become the center of mail attention. He reports about 150 letters daily after a Telegram story and a Adrian township woman responding. By August 3 he had 865 letters, apologizing for delay due to being swamped.
Washington dispatch reports the district jail holding eight alleged Nazi saboteurs is under enforced silence. No White House word on the military commission findings has been issued. President Roosevelt said he would spend days reviewing the commission's report before acting, amid rumors of possible execution before formal sentencing.
Four persons injured in two accidents near Billington's Corners. Mrs Gladys Prenderjast 45 of Ann Arbor and Mrs Amy Wheeler 63 of Chelsea riding together were in a southbound car that collided with Robert B Dansard 35 of Monroe traveling east on M 50. Prenderjast received head cuts Wheeler a possible broken rib and collarbone Dansard head cuts and possible skull fracture. Police said Prenderjast was cited for failing to yield. Separate crash on US 223 sent Edmond DeWaergeneer 17 of Ottawa Lake to Bixby hospital with head injuries after his westbound car struck a horse.
Washington Aug 8 War Production Board approves Kaiser to start building 500 70 ton flying boats in his shipyards. Navy skeptical though Nelson insists on commitment. Kaiser aims to complete first batch 10 months after final production drawings.
German columns smashed toward the Maikop oil fields as the Red Army faced a tense frontline in the Kuban area. Nazi forces pushed from the north and east after a breakthrough, with tank swarms and dive bombers closing on Armavir and Kushchevka as Stalingrad looms nearby.
Detroit area war plants plan to hire 75,000 women by June 1943 as part of a broader effort to meet a 283,000 worker shortfall in defense plants. John Le Craig of the U S Employment Service outlined registration plans and allocations from unemployed, students, commuters, and migrants to fill manufacturing roles amid ongoing Axis and Allied air operations nearby.
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