Stalin Calls For Complete Victory Against Germans
Premier Joseph Stalin urged a “complete victory” in a war of liberation against Germany on the Red army’s 24th anniversary. He pledged to drive the invader from Leningrad and liberate White Russia, the Ukraine, and the Crimea, warning of continued hard fighting and promising renewed Soviet efforts.
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Red Army
Joseph Stalin
Germany
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Draft Lottery Set for March 17 on St Patrick's Day
Washington reports a new national draft lottery will be held on March 17. It will determine the order of call for 6,000,000 to 9,000,000 men ages 20 to 44 who registered Feb 16. Local boards will shuffle and number new cards, then blind officials will draw numbers from a goldfish bowl.
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St. Patrick’s Day
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Coast Guard Cutter Alexander Hamilton Torpedoed Off Iceland
The navy announced the Coast Guard cutter Alexander Hamilton was torpedoed by an enemy submarine off Iceland. The loss of life was described as moderate with few specifics. The 327 foot vessel, built in 1937 in New York, displaced 2141 gross tons and could reach 20 knots.
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Self-Help Earnings Dip as Student Participation Rises
A report by Dean W. R Rush from Adrian College shows total Self-Help earnings fell by 2779.06 dollars while student participation increased by 22. The first semester 1940-41 compared to the current term ends. Average weekly pay dropped from 8.10 to 6.35 dollars and hours worked rose to 55,624.
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Navy convoy ship armed with poor ammunition
NBC correspondent Marion Agronsky quoted a navy air lieutenant from Sydney saying an American warship convoying U S troops in Java carried anti aircraft ammunition dated 1930 and 1931 and only 20 percent effective a year ago. He charged officials with supplying unsuitable shells and urged accountability for the foremast crew.
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Russian Army Wins Praise Of Hero of Bataan
From besieged Bataan Douglas MacArthur sent anniversary greetings today to the Red army on its 24th anniversary. He called the Soviet campaign against the Germans the greatest military achievement in history and praised its scale and daring counterattacks.
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Baldomir Dissolves Uruguayan Congress Sparks Exile Flight
In Montevideo Baldomir dissolved congress and canceled the March 29 election. Opposition leader Herrera left for Argentina in voluntary exile as the army, navy and police appear loyal to the president. General Sicco resigned from the army staff amid pro democracy messages and relief among supporters from the Colorado party.
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Alfredo Vigioloa
Manuel Sanchez Morales
Senate approves record defense fund in Appropriations panel
Washington Feb 23 the Senate Appropriations Committee endorsed a record 52 362 737 000 defense budget up 891 856 000 from the House tally. Increases include 506 836 000 for clothing embroiderers tied to lend lease warehousing. Darwin placed under military control as northern Australia’s unrest grows. Thalia tanker torpedoed near Mancos Islands about 100 miles from Aruba with three lifeboats seen offshore.
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Moncoa Islands
President Roosevelt to address nation on war progress
President Roosevelt set to speak tonight at 10 o clock Eastern War Time outlining in plain language the Titanic struggle, American efforts to hold the enemy at bay, and how distant battles impact remote towns as war production and manpower build for counter-offensives.
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Seven Die In Auto Accidents In Michigan Weekend
The weekend traffic toll across Michigan rose with 17 deaths reported in various incidents. At M-59 east of Pontiac Cyril A. Riddell age 24 and his wife Bernice 21, married seven weeks, perished in a car crash. Charles Maxwell 32 of Pontiac sustained a fractured skull. Deputy Sheriff Fred H. Cotton, 86, of Bay County, was fatally injured when a car struck him. he died at Mercy hospital. Morris Chew 18 of Eaton Rapids died when a car skidded into a tree, his brother Forest 23 held for investigation. Hyman Toporof sky 32 of Detroit died in Ontonagon, five-year-old Edward Taylor was fatally struck in Harbor Beach. More details on ACCIDENTS, Page 7.
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Cyril A. Riddell
Royal Oak
Bernice
Here
Charles Maxwell
Bay City
Fred H. Cotton
Bay County
Arthur Radlauth
Cotton
Mercy Hospital
Charlotte
Morris Chew
Eaton Rapids
Forest
Investiga Ontonagon
Hyman Toporofsky
Detroit
British Cabinet Shuffled in Major Churchill Overhaul
London reports a drastic reshuffle of Prime Minister Winston Churchill's wartime cabinet, including the appointment of Sir James Grigg as War Minister. Five ministers were dropped and critics question whether the changes clear parliament for action amid recent setbacks and pressure for fresh leadership.
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Associated Press
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House of Commons
Roosevelt seeks extra army funds in emergency appropriation
President Roosevelt asks Congress for 596 836 000 to clothe and equip the army, to be added to the 33 070 901 000 military funds bill. The move would lift total clothing and equipment appropriations to 1 525 764 000 as Senate debates a vast War Department package and related measures. The crowded week includes repeal of pension laws, a general war powers bill, and a women’s auxiliary for home defense. Dies Committee actions on un American activities also loom. The farm bloc may push a crop surplus sales ban to hold prices steady.
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Washington's Birthday War Time Duty in 1942
Thousands honor Washington while boosting war production as the nation marks his birthday. Representative Sol Bloom urged unity and the War Production Board pressed for continued work. Detroit war plants ran at full force as Congress paid tribute with readings of Washington's farewell address by Senator Green and Representative Stefan.
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India Likely to Gain Independence Soon Says AIR
The Associated Press reports British sources foresee partial realization of India's independence after weekend events. Chiang Kai-shek urged world support for India's freedom as Britain considers expanding self governance. Churchill reportedly plans cabinet representation and a path toward a national administration led by Nehru, with Gandhi influence.
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Commonwealth
Axis Resistance In Libyan Battle Reported Suffer
Cairo reports heavier Axis resistance along a wide stretch east of El Mechili and south of the El Mechiti Tmimi line as imperial patrols engage. Communique notes movement from Martaba toward Tmimi and increased enemy air activity while British air forces sweep and bomb targets in the front and rear areas.
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Mac Arthur praises Igorots as fearless fighters
Washington reports set by War Department. General MacArthur commends Igorot soldiers of the Northern Luzon highlands for their discipline and bravery in early February, noting frequent air raids on Bataan and artillery activity near Cavite and harbor defenses.
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Battle for Burma Rages in Full Fury
The battle for Burma rages as Japanese forces push toward the Sittang River near Rangoon. Allied British and American pilots strike Japanese columns and bases while imperial troops retreat to the last line protecting the Burma Road. Japanese aircraft bomb Mamyo and other northern towns.
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Feb 25 26 27 Farm and auction notices north of Syl Linehan
Feb 25 notices list sales north of Syl Linehan Linehan and Linehan auctioneers with market page adv. Feb 26 farm sale north of ier Linehan Linehan auctioneers see nui on market page Feb 26 auction south of age an Ered C Greenwald auctioneer adv on market page Feb 27 sale south of Py Virgil Pifer auctioneer see anv on market page
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Sowih
Invasion of Bali Checked by Allied Air and Sea Commands
Dutch and American air and naval forces destroyed and scattered the Japanese invasion fleet at Bali. Some Japanese troops landed and overran part of the island, seizing Denpasar airport. Dutch communiqués said the invaders are isolated from supplies, with no warships or transports nearby for support. U S war department reports additional formations attacked. The Bali operation appears largely defeated, though details remain scarce.
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Bali
Denpasar
Netherlands Indies
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Washington
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Ballik- Bapan
Palembang
Borneo
Sumatra
Indies
Legislature Confuses Officials Over Pay Raise Language
Lansing February 23 The legislature’s attempt to dampen pay raises for state employees in high salary brackets has left officials confused. Auditor General Vernon J. Brown said he cannot grasp the scope of the amendment limiting salaries, while Rep John P Espie noted it would stop raises in higher brackets. Civil service director Thomas J Wilson said he would confer with Brown and others to clarify the provision. Brown outlined two possible interpretations that would either invalidate raises after July 1 1931 for those earning more than 195 per month or allow current raises but cap future checks at pre raise rates, with legal questions remaining.
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