Defenders Of Singapore Reject Japanese Demand To Surrender
London reports Singapore's garrison rejects a Japanese demand for unconditional surrender. General Percival's bulletin says British forces are retreating in places on the island as a vigorous Japanese push presses toward Singapore City. Dispatches from New Delhi indicate radio broadcasts remained on air at midnight London time, signaling continued British control despite heavy losses and deteriorating odds.
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Associated Press
London
Singapore
New Delhi
India
Percival
Berlin
Tokyo
Ford War Production Halt Shocks Nation
The Ford River Rouge plant shutdowns paused war production, 20,000 workers sent home amid union protests over a tool and die department dispute. R. J. Thomas urged workers to return, citing national security as bomber plants require metalworking speed. Army officials called the situation critical and demanded resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
River Rouge
Men Tool
Pressed Steel Department
Tool
Washington
R. J. Thomas
United Automobile Workers
CIO
Wil- Tow Run
Tool and Die Department
Thomas
George Strong
Army Air Corps
Tool and Die
American Federation of Lebor
Cio Union
Uniion
Draft Board Prepares for Registration in Lenawee County
Forty village and township clerks and volunteers gathered at the Adrian armory to receive training for registering 4500 men aged 20 to 45 under the selective service act. Adrian registrars report tomorrow at 1 p.m. for instructions as the draft board, led by Rev George D Prentice, organizes the third enrollment with about 1500 expected to register at the armory from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 115 volunteers aiding.
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Adrian
Lenawee County
George D. Prentice
Ralph Tew
John C. Howell
Harry Cole
Armory
Civilian Defense Council
Tuen
CIO Union Strikes at Ervin Foundry
Local 963 of the IVAW-CIO called a strike at J. F. Ervin Foundry and Manufacturing Co at 930 East Michigan Street. About 100 workers, mainly producing steel abrasives for defense plant cleaning, halted operations as the union seeks a written contract, a 75 cent minimum wage, and seniority rights. The plant, 90 percent defense work, awaits formal demands. management has not yet responded.
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East Michigan Street
Ivaw-Cio
State Mediation Board
Tim Staples
Detroit
Elo
Staples
CIO
A. Roberts
Ervin
Page
Pension repeal urged by Michener
Washington February 12 Representative Michener of Michigan urged Congress to repeal instantly its recently enacted pension law. He warned public indignation sweeps the country and called for a roll call to show whether retirees deserve Congress retirement pay. He opposed the law, saying its passage was untimely unwarranted and unjustified.
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Washington
Michener
R-Mich
Congress
House
Two inquiry plan urged on Michigan unemployment pay
Lansing reports Senate leaders proposing a dual inquiry into unemployment compensation reforms. Senator Brake requests hearings by House and Senate committees to test actuarial soundness and expand benefits to 20 weeks. If approved, a two week recess may be needed.
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Lansing
Cies
Michigan
Senate
D. Hale Brake
Stanton Republican
Rangoon
Burma
House Judiciary Committee
Senate Judiciary
Armand
Lincoln Birthday Honors Amid Wartime Observances
Lincoln Birthday ceremonies drew crowds to Springfield and Illinois landmarks as the nation marked Abraham Lincoln's birth. The American Legion led a tomb tribute while diplomats attended. Chisholm's recreation hall in town reopened with dancing and a lunch counter after remodeling.
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Associated Press
United States Today
Abraham Lintoln
Kentucky
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Lynn U. Stambaugh
Fargo
American Legion
Lincoln
Springfield
Lord Halifax
Illinois
White Frame
Ilinois
New Salem
Court House
British Mistakes Blamed For Loss Of Malay Battle
New York February 12 British mistakes blamed for failing to foresee and meet the Singapore crisis. Cecil Brown, censored in Singapore, resumed broadcasting to charge neglect of jungle training, misidentification of Chinese and Japanese, and a scorched earth policy lapse. He warned of rapid fall of Singapore City and impending Australian attack.
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Associated Press
New York
Cecil Brown
Singapore
Sydney
Brown
Malaya
Penang
Australia
No Spoint
Sumatra
Java
Fighting ships at water today in Philadelphia district
Three new fighting ships rushed to completion weeks ahead of schedule slide down the ways today as this district contributes to Lincoln’s birthday celebration. Destroyers Butler and Gherardi enter the water at the navy yard while Camden Camden N J hosts the Montpelier cruiser named for Montpelier Vermont. Keels for two escort vessels will be laid as destroyers clear the ways. Sponsors include Mrs William F Corry Lansdowne Pa and Mrs John Wehle Lansdowne Pa with other officials present.
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Philadelphia
Lincoln
B.W.T
Butler
Gherardi
Navy Yard
Delaware River
Camden
N. J
Montpelier
New York Ship Building Corporation
Smedley D. Butler
Marine Corps
Bancroft Gherardi
Navy
William F. Corry
Vermont
John Wehle
Lansdowne, Pa
Christopher Robinson
Rockcliff
Ont
Japanese Push Toward Rangoon Across Salween River
Japanese forces push along the Salween toward Rangoon Burma as British defenders report a crossing near Martaban. Observers foresee a major offensive possible, with Martaban reportedly in enemy hands while the rail line from Thein Daung area remains contested.
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Associated Press
Gulf
Rangoon
Burma
Martaban
Thaton
Salween River
India
Salween
Moulmein
Gulf of Martaban
Islands guard against sneaks raid in Curacao Aruba
Washington dispatch says grim leaders urge rapid deployment of planes tanks and guns to East Indies Australia and Burma after Curacao Aruba reinforce Dutch garrisons to deter potential sneak raids. U S Army contingents operate under Dutch direction with end of war withdrawal noted. This marks second US troop assignment in the hemisphere following Dutch Guiana aid.
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Associated Press
Washington
Singapore
East Indies
Australia
Burma
Curacao
Venezuela
Cu Irgeso
Aruba
Caribbean
Philippines
Pacific
State Department
Department
U. S
Dutch Guiana
Netherlands
United States
Sharp reduction in tin cans order hit home front
Washington reports a War Production Board mandate cutting tin can use after March 1. Pork and beans coffee dog food beer tobacco and oil must not be packed in tins and small cans production will end. Perishable items like tomatoes milk fish remain allowed. Public worry eased by stockpiles and substitute research.
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Washington
America
Trea
War Production Board
Pacific
Ma-laya
WPB
Paul S. Willis
Associated Gracery Manufacturers of America
Willis
Mac Arthur s guns smash another Jap landing
American shore defense guns on Bataan Peninsula repelled a Japanese landing attempt before dawn. The barrage sank a sea tug and several barges, with many troops killed or captured as daylight revealed drifting vessels. MacArthur, then a brigadier, had sent lifesaving equipment to Japan in 1993 after a quake and fire.
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Bataan Peninsula
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Philippine Scouts
Japan
Lee
Former Devils Lake hotel man is dead
John Wilcox a 27 year proprietor of the Pleasant Grove hotel at Devils Lake died at his Rome township home at 5 this morning. He was 74 and had two weeks of heart ailment. Born in Adrian township he lived in Lenawee County all his life. He moved to Rome township four years ago from Devils Lake. He married Carrie E. Cale on March 24, 1892. she died December 17, 1937. Survived by son Fide, daughter Mrs. Robert Shadbolt, granddaughter Joanne Shadbolt, sister Mrs. William Jefreils, and brothers Amos, A E, and Jerome Wilcox. Funeral at Everiss Funeral Home Sunday at 2:30 with Rev. Laurence Taylor. burial Lakeside cemetery at Devils Lake.
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John Wilcox
Pleasant Grove
Devils Lake
Rome Township
Wilcox
Adrian Township
Lenawee County
Carrie E. Cale
Fide Wilcox
Robert Shadbolt
Joanne Shadbolt
William Jefreils
Adrian
Amos Wilcox
A. E. Wilcox
Clayton
Jerome Wilcox
Detroit
Everiss
Laurence Taylor
Addison
Lakeside Cemetery
Devils/ Lake
Japanese Seek Footholds For All-Out Java Attack
Dutch forces resist in Celebes and Borneo as Japanese aim to seize key footholds for an assault on Java. Macassar and Bandjerma sin are cited as critical hubs with bomber ranges near Soerabaja. Reconnaissance flights reported, while some beachheads already held by Japan are noted along the Celebes and Borneo coasts. The report warns the Indies' loss would threaten Allied security in the Pacific theater.
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Associated Press
Batavia
Dutch
Java
Macassar
United Nations
Soerabaja
Bandjermasin
Dueorth
Java Sea
Soergbaja
Djeneponto
Balangaipa
Dutch East Indies
Singapore
Pacific
Indies
Democratic Front
China Sea
Hongkong
Manila
Russian Guerrillas Harass Germans In War Front Updates
Moscow reports guerrilla actions in the Leningrad zone claim to have killed at least 1462 German soldiers in January. The statement notes sabotage of eight munitions dumps and several railway trains behind German lines, while Berlin relays a Moscow radio reply denying harsh punishments for civilians who complained. Battles stretch from Leningrad frontline to Sevastopol with continued advances and air losses.
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Moscow
Russia
Leningrad
Berlin
Bern
Switzerland
Sevastopol
Information Bureau
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George B, Prentice
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Singapore Radio
Chisholm
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Tecumseh
G. H. Daisher
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