War Time clock changes sweep several counties
Adrian and Lenawee county schools switch to War Time with clocks moved ahead one hour at 2 am Monday. Schools adjust start times, with city hall and factories aligning to the new schedule, while many districts set later openings, including Morenci 9:45 am and Britton 9:45 am. Hudson may delay kindergarten. Tecumseh and other districts announce varied adjustments as ballots seek parent input.
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Adrian
Lenawee
Harry W. Landan
Dr. Lundahl
City Hall
A. D. Billings
Chamber of Commerce
St Morenci
Morenci
Sand Creek
Britton
Hudson
East Side
West Side
Tecumseh
Onsted
Deerfield
Cement City
Residential Singapore hit as Japanese shell first time
The Associated Press reports Japanese long range guns shelled residential areas of Singapore for the first time. British artillery silenced a Japanese battery in Johore Strait and engaged enemy small boats. Japanese raids on the fortified island caused some damage while British fighters claimed several Japanese aircraft destroyed or damaged.
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Johore Strait
Associated Press
Singapore
Porgesa
Far East Command
Johore
British destroyer sunk off English coast by U boat
German war bulletin reports a British destroyer sunk off the English west coast by a Nazi submarine. It also notes six enemy merchant ships totaling 38 000 tons sunk off the east coast of North America and two merchantmen totaling 10 000 tons sunk off the English west coast. Overall Allied shipping losses reach 55 ships and 390 000 tons. Also no Feb 16 draft registration figures will be released as restricted information.
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Beaid
High Command
Atlantic
North America
Washington
Selective Service Headquarters
War Department
Malaya
Singapore
Inter
Sumatra
Sunda Straits
Java
Indo-China
British North Borneo
Sarawak
Dutch Borneo
Pontianak
Japan
Philippines
Tarakan
Borneo
Balikpapan
Macassar Straits
Red Cross blood donor drive in Adrian yields 109 pints
A Detroit Red Cross blood donor unit in Adrian collected 109 full pints in under six hours at the Presbyterian church basement. About 17 donors reported, with four rejected and four unable to donate a full pint. Donors enjoyed refreshments post-collection as volunteers described the process and aims for future drives in Tecumseh and possibly Adrian this spring.
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American Red Cross Blood Donor Service
Adrian
Presbyterian Church
Detroit
Adrian College
Red Cross
Tecumseh
Allied Staff Chief Board Established for Joint Action
An eight man combined chief of staff board was formed in Washington to direct British American joint action by land sea air and factory lines. American members include Admiral Harold R Starr Gen George Marshall Admiral E J King and Lieut Gen H H Arnot. British members include Field Marshal Sir John Dill Admiral Sir Charles Little Lieut Gen Sir Colville Wemyss and Air Marshal A T Harris. The board directs operations and has jurisdiction over war supply production and distribution while remaining in collaboration with other United Nations. It resembles the inter Allied command of the last war but with broader power to act promptly on current operations.
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Washington
United Nations
Harold R. Starr
Naval Operations
George Marshall
Army
E. J. King
United States Fleet
H. H. Arnot
Army Air Corps
John Il
Imperial General Staff
Charles Little
Colville Wemyss
A. T. Harris
War Department
High Command
Japanese Cruisers Sunk as Dutch Announce Off Amboina
Dutch high command said Japanese cruiser sunk and another cruiser damaged plus a submarine hit off Amboina, while Pontianak, Balikpapan, Menado, Kendari, and Soerabaya air raids were reported. Indies navy declared intact though. Japanese claimed Dutch losses and continued conquest in the Indies.
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Associated Press
Batavia
Amboina
Dutch High Command
Netherlands, Indies Sea
Borneo
Amboltia
Celebes
New Guinea
Molucca Sea
Indies
Pontiahak
Dutch West Borneo
Tarakan
East Borneo
Balikpapan
Menado
Kendari
Soerabaja
Indies No
United Nations
Singapore
Java
Palembank
Sumatra
Bali
Time change protests ripple across Michigan
The federal order to adopt Central Standard Time sparked protests in Michigan with Holland Zeeland and Grand Rapids moving to Central time while rest of state follows Eastern time Pressure grows for a state wide shift as officials discuss a special session and rural farmers seek operation hours aligned with daylight others oppose the move citing regional sentiment and political resistance
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Michigan
Holland and Zeeland
Grand Rapids
Bad Axe
Howard Nugent
House of Representatives
Huron County
Thumb
Td Agricultural
Leo V. ‘Card
George Brush
Saginaw County
Van
Wagoner
Tammany Hall ousts No 2 Tiger Christopher Sullivan
Christopher D. Sullivan loses his post as No 2 Tiger of Tammany Hall after a 123 to 121 vote. He had led the city’s Democratic committee since 1937 and walked out saying it’s all right with me. He is the second leader ousted since LaGuardia era began eight years ago.
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New York
Tammany Hall
Christopher D. Sullivan
Democratic Committee
Sullivan
Republican Fusion
F. H. LaGuardia
Tammany Forces
John F. Curry
Events Of Last Week Bring The Japanese Closer To Java
Batavia, Feb 7. The last week’s air raids on Soerabaja and other Java towns signal an imminent all out Japanese onslaught to surround Java. A Pacific war pattern sees a seven tentacle hydra driving from Indo China toward the Indian Ocean and Singapore, with Balikpapan and Tarakan seized before halts.
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Oy J
Frouwer
Eaponteut
Axcis
Potehousticial
Batavia
Java
Southwest Pacific
Soerabaja
South Seas
Dich
Pacific
Indian Oceans
Indo-China
Hainan
Formia
Japan
Indian Ocean
Burma
China
Army Reserves Called to Active Service in New Executive Order
President Roosevelt issued an executive order calling into active military service all organized Army reserve units not yet on duty. Units will serve for the war duration plus six months after termination, with dates of call to be announced by the secretary of war. The action follows existing authorities and extends mobilization under national defense laws.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Secretary of War
Army of the
Sugar rationing to begin in weeks at schools
Fear of neighbors gossip may deter sugar hoarding as the stamp rationing plan starts in a few weeks with registration. School houses will host applications for stamp books, one per adult and child, with teachers acting as agents. Neighbors’ awareness could influence compliance more than penalties, officials say.
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Washington
Price
Leon Henderson
Submarine S-24 Lost With Only Three Survivors
Navy reports the loss of submarine S-24 in SOS feet of water on January 24 near Balboa Panama Canal Zone with three survivors. War Department notes heavy artillery shells landing on three American forts at Manila entrance but no material damage reported.
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Balboa
Panama Canal Zone
United States Navy
Washington
War Department
Manilal
Ship India Arrow sunk by submarines off Atlantic coast
Captain Carl S Johnson of New Dorp NS said survival unlikely after the 327 ton tanker India Arrow owned by Socony Vacuum was torpedoed and shelled near the Atlantic coast. Of 38 crew members 26 remained unaccounted for as 11 survivors reached shore after 36 hours in lifeboats in bitter cold. Radio Operator Edward J Shear described the ship tipping and crew screams as ships passed, avoiding potential submarine traps.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Atlantic
United States
Canada
Carl S. Johnson
New Dorp
N.S
Cad
Socony-Vacuum Oil Company
Johnson
Lothers
Edward J. Shear
Port Arthur
Tex
Shear
German Defense Works Destroyed Near Moscow Front
Russian troops battered the German lines on the western front near Moscow driving Germans from two localities and destroying firing positions. An artillery unit killed over 1,000 enemy soldiers in two weeks. An area tank unit wiped out 300 more. The nightly communique reported 32 planes shot down over four days.
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Moscow
Soldier and farmer share reward for fort duty act
A sentry at Fort Custer guard house No. 4 was approached by a man with a large basket during a cold night. The defender’s brave response led to a reward, highlighting community support for defense duty and a home front supply effort involving chicken dinners for the boys.
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Fort Custer Guard House No. 4
Train wreck kills one and injures three at Blasdell
In Blasdell New York area, the Pittsburgh Flyer crashed into a freight train. One man, W. Mast of Oil City, Pa., was killed and at least three others were injured. The incident disrupted the lanes and blockaded the main line. Gus Sahlstrom of Augusta, Michigan, known for fried chicken, reported the scene and later joked about a chicken dinner tradition for railroad workers.
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Gus Sahlstrom
Augusta, Mich
Blasdell
vPi
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburgh Flyer
Sahlstrom
F. D.pavis
W. Mast
Oi City
John D. Hahn
Oil City
Philippine Quisling Sideshow Amid Pacific War Rumors
General MacArthur's forces rebuff Aguinaldo's surrender appeal amid amplified Japanese pressure from Lingayen Gulf. The War Department notes widespread broadcasts urging surrender, with Aguinaldo touted as a puppet leader. Japanese propaganda targets Allied troops with claims of devalued money and futile pay, while Aguinaldo's influence wanes aboard Manila’s political scene.
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Associated Press
Washington
Macarthur
Emilio Aguinaldo
Philippines
Lingayen Gulf
War Department
General MacArthur
Manila
Aguinaldo
United States
Islands
Baten Peninsula
Pacific
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