Roosevelts address to Congress moved to radio
President Roosevelt will deliver the annual state of the union by radio tomorrow due to health concerns. He met with Congressional leaders at the White House and will have a shortened version read to Congress after a noon broadcast. The plan aims to tackle domestic issues and stalled social security and CCC legislation ahead of deadlines.
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Legion Advances Proposal To Aid Discharged Vets
A bipartisan group in Congress considers a broad American Legion plan offering post discharge support for veterans. Proposed demobilization pay scales, doubled unemployment credits, education stipends, and federal aid for state veterans housing plans accompany stronger Veterans Bureau authority and rehabilitation focus under the Veterans Administration.
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Court calendar outlines three jury trials and five more
Three criminal trials by jury set by Judge G Arthur Rath opening the January term. Five issues of fact to be heard by juries and 24 chaicecy cases reported ready. Ora Nelson pleads not guilty to carrying concealed weapons and waives jury. The People against Everett Cilley for rape starts Jan 18 at 9 30 a m. Dale McCarbery pleads not guilty to assault with intent to rape. Albert Harbaugh traffic case appeals from justice court. Gene Nelson felonious assault pleads not guilty and waives jury. County Bar to meet with dinner at Hotel Lenawee 6 30 p m Wednesday. officers to be elected.
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George Bean
Congressmen barred from active duty in Armed Forces
President Roosevelt directed the War and Navy departments that members of Congress may not serve in active components. Attorney General Biddle advised a constitutional prohibition on simultaneous service. He cited the need to preserve a strong Congress to meet total war demands and noted constituents chose legislators as their paramount wartime contribution.
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Exiled Lithuanian President Smetona Dies in Fire
Exiled Lithuanian president Antanas Smetona, who resisted German pressure and fled Soviet occupation, died of suffocation in a residence fire in Cleveland on January 10. He was 69, had lived with his wife and family since 1942, and earlier led Lithuania to independence, serving as president in 1920 21 and again in 1926 32 and 1938.
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GOP Alone With Foreign Policy Stand Declared
Jan. 10 Chicago Mackinac declaration called the only concrete and comprehensive statement of American foreign policy by any party. Spangler said the administration has not offered a direct declaration, and warned of a world-wide WPA at US expense. He urged GOP unity and rejected Dems as “Win the War” party, saying the slogan belongs to all Americans.
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Von Mannstein Reported Out Of Uniform
Stockholm reports an Aftonbladet informant saw Field Marshal Fritz Von Mannstein in Vienna on January 2 suggesting he may no longer command German forces in the southern Russian front. Rumors of his relief amid Hitler disputes persist without confirmation. mentions of Rundstedt, Rommel, Brauchitsch, and von Leeb as potential figures linked to the West invasion countermeasures.
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Nazi Retreat Plan to Destroy Warsaw Industries
London January 10 A Polish underground broadcast says German evacuation plans for Warsaw include destroying the capital’s industries and communications and deporting all Poles fit for work to Germany. It urges resistance and notes those deemed capable of leading an uprising are to be gathered with their families.
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Fifth Army advances two miles toward Cassino front
Allied forces push two miles north west of Cassino as American doughboys seize ground near Mount Ma i and the Catena Vecchio peak. British troops hold a bridgehead on the Peccia river west of Mount Maggiore while air strikes hit Pola and inland targets.
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Lenawee Supervisors Open January Session
A Lenawee County Board of Supervisors session met at the courthouse this morning and adjourned to 2 pm. Chairman Eugene Ryan was authorized to appoint three supervisors to represent the board. The group discussed committee assignments for Clarke Baldwin and E Baker, and bills were referred to committees. A Michigan State Supervisors Association invitation to the annual meeting in Lansing on January 25 26 and 27 was noted.
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Parolee held after fatal farm shooting near Lapeer
John Abbatoy a 25 year old parolee sought to take a car from Albert Lee a crippled tenant on a Lapeer area farm and fired a 22 caliber rifle injuring Lee who died later at Lapeer County Hospital State police used tear gas to capture Abbatoy at the Ronald Welker farm sheriff said Lee s wife testified Abbatoy shot before Lee could answer his demand Abbatoy was paroled to Walker in 1841.
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Hearing on railroad wage dispute carried over until Thursday
A special presidential board hearing on the railroad wage dispute involving fifteen operating unions was postponed to Thursday due to the absence of the unions chief counsel Donald Rickberg. Union attorney Frank Mulholland appeared after a delay, and suggested an agreed statement. carrier spokesman Jacob Aronson dismissed the idea as news.
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Detroit Discharge Lapel Button Distribution
Detroit January 1014 Five thousand Michigan men and women have received the army’s discharge lapel button for honorable service in the war. Col S S Dr Ringsdorf district commander notes many must produce discharge papers to obtain the buttons. Applications may be mailed or made in person at Penobscot Building Room 1304 Detroit.
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Ike In London Boosts War Mood And Doctrine
Eisenhower returns to London amid plans for the North African invasion. Reports describe his decisive leadership style, insistence on cross Allied cooperation, and a pivotal exchange with a subordinate over a British officers speech. His presence signals renewed momentum in Europe’s war effort.
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Fortresses Hit Sofia Hard In Raid
American heavy bombers struck Sofia the capital of Bulgaria in a noon raid, the fifth attack in two months on the German controlled city. The operation follows yesterday's raid targeting Pola, a key Adriatic port and naval base used by German forces in the Yugoslav front.
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Deliberate Low War Production at Muskegon Plant
Testimony at a War Labor Board hearing in Muskegon claims the Norge division of Borg-Warner Corp kept Navy orders production below capacity. Union and management witnesses differed on causes, with workers allegedly rationed to maintain payrolls. Plant superintendent Snodgrass cited workers failing to produce full shifts, while Jankowsky testified he was pressured to cut output. The panel adjourned to Jan. 20 as Muskegon is labeled an acute labor shortage area by War Manpower.
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British air raids ease to small scale over weekend
London reports Allied air activity against continental targets dwindled to small forays over the weekend with no announcements last night. RAF Mosquito bombers still attacked the western Reich on Saturday night targeting Aachen, while American heavy bombers had been idle since Friday’s attack into southwest Germany.
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Marines Renew Push In Borgen Bay Area
Allied ground fighting rages in northwestern New Britain as Marines press toward Borgen Bay near Cape Forrester with bombers adding 38 tons of ordnance. Hill 660 and an artillery point are reported captured amid ongoing patrol clashes. Rabaul area air raids continue with Liberators and Beauforts targeting Cape St George and nearby airfields.
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Bank Elections Planned Tuesday
The annual election of directors and officers of the three Adrian banks will be held tomorrow, bank officials announced today. Stockholders meetings of all three banks convene at ten o'clock. Directors of Adrian State Savings Bank and Lenawee County Savings Bank will meet and elect officers and transact other business. Newly elected directors of Commercial Savings Bank will elect officers at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
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Nazis Face Disaster As Red Armies Drive On Railway Centers
Soviet offensives across Ukraine threaten German communications as Vatutin and Konev drive toward Sarny and the Odessa Warsaw rail line. Moscow reports say 110 towns fallen, 2,500 Germans killed, and rail networks under pressure while German retreat appears chaotic.
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