02 Jul 1943
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Newspaper
Adrian Daily Telegram
Location
Adrian, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1943
Page
1
Washington officers announce July beef ration values increased by one point per pound, with some cuts up two points, effective July 4 through August 1, as supply shortages persist. Pork values unchanged. processed foods see 17 changes. blue coupon costs rise effective July 4.
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of all National banks at the close of business June 30. The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued calls for conditions of Federal Reserve member banks and insured banks not in the system as of June 30. In Michigan, the State Banking department announced the condition of Michigan banks at the close of business Wednesday, June 30.
Eye witness account of a dawn assault on New Georgia Island near Rendova and Munda Point. U S Navy destroyer division reports landing ahead of shore batteries, with Japanese defenses fired on as forces secured objectives. Key details describe a bold surprise attack and rapid advance toward the Blanche Channel area.
Rex B. Forrister, Lenawee County ration board chairman, urged motorists to renew their A and D gasoline books before current ones expire July 21. Renewal forms are available at local stations and the ration office. mail renewal is arranged to save time.
Washington July 2 A federal grand jury indicted two Federal Housing Authority architects for illegal compensation linked to the Aladin Company of Bay City Michigan a maker of pre fabricated houses One indictment charges George D Conner with seeking and accepting a 1000 dollar fee while acting as FHA architect The second charges Conner and Oscar Water with conspiring to secure payment The cases allege Feb of this year the company submitted plans to FHA to qualify for government housing contracts and that changes were needed to receive approval An intermediary reportedly proposed Conners name to the company
In Deerfield, Reyco Manufacturing expands after relocating remaining equipment to a Deerfield building in March. The firm now employs 106 workers producing war equipment under five subcontracts alongside its main line, marking a significant wartime boost for the village.
Adrian district residents will vote July 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the senior high auditorium to elect two board of education members and approve a 3347,864 budget including a 177,760 voted tax. Incumbents Samuel A. King and William M. Shepherd seek re election as president and secretary. no other candidates announced. Budget rise about 46,070 due to higher operating costs and 30,000 from last spring salary increases. voted tax 10,760 with remaining expenses covered by state funds.
Allied night bombers hit Axis barracks and a railway station at Cagliari in southern Sardinia just before dawn. Four enemy planes were downed, fires reportedly started in the Sardinian capital, while a Rome broadcast cited a daylight raid on Palermo causing heavy damage to the city center.
German-born Max Stephan escaped execution after President Roosevelt commuted his death sentence to life in prison. Attorneys and officials described the clemency as a wartime mercy, with Stephan expressing relief and gratitude as he awaited possible future clemency in peacetime. The decision followed a lengthy legal battle and redacted messages outlining the rationale for sparing his life.
Pittsburgh July 2 A sporadic picketing of captive mines in Western Pennsylvania continued for the twelfth day of a nationwide coal strike. About 100000 of the nations coal miners remain idle spread across districts including Alabama Virginia Arkansas and Tennessee with 147200 in the region and 25000 in the anthracite area. District presidents expect local meetings to clarify the situation by next Sunday and foresee normal operations by Tuesday. A telegram from John E Lewis International President to Frank Hughes UM W district 3 advised mines to work starting July 5 with overtime and time and a half compensation.
London reports eight enemy fighters destroyed in separate sweeps over northern France and the Low Countries by British Spitfires and American Thunderbolts. One Thunderbolt missing. four British aircraft lost in the fighter sweep. Earlier, a convoy attack by Typhoon bombers damaged three merchant vessels and shot down two escorts off the Dutch coast.
Detroit July 2 Nicholas Salowich attorney for Max Stephan credited Justice Frank Murphy and Chief Justice Harlan Stone for the death sentence commutation. Murphy once Michigan governor urged clemency as did Stone, while prosecutors noted Congress foresaw cases where death was not required. Jury members offered mixed views as federal officials prepared to consider citizenship revocation if Stephan is released.
Construction to concrete the south spillway bank at Wolf Creek dam starts next week. E. Smith, water works superintendent, said steps to the dam spillway will be tanked with gutters to direct runoff into the reservoir. Concrete bank extensions aim to curb erosion after May rains caused damage and prompted temporary reinforcements.
Washington July 2 Congress fought over a 2.9 billion war agencies appropriation bill with cuts to the Offices of Price Administration and War Information. Disputes centered on farm labor crop insurance and the National Youth Administration while Interior irrigation funding met House opposition. Senate and House bills differed on OPA and OWI heads salaries, with a conference report proposing compromises and a rider on higher paid war agency employees awaiting action.
The Pacific front report states 223 Japanese planes were shot down with American losses of 25 planes and 15 pilots as U S forces land in the Solomons. On the first invasion day the enemy divided its attacks between ships and land targets. The McCaw was sunk after an aerial attack. one American transport loss. The Guadalcanal operation marked a shift in the battle, with continued air combat and ship actions.
Lenawee county will raise about $264,320 in taxes this year on a four and one half mill rate, approved by the board led by Finance Chairman Rollo G. Contin. Last year the rate was five mills, with receipts totaling $270,806, about $436 more than the current projection. County officials expect tax receipts to exceed expenses as the financial review continues.
The navy reported American dive bombers attacked Japanese positions in the Munda area of the central Solomons as the pin-pronged offensive presses through the Solomons and New Guinea airfronts.
The Memphis Belle crew, after 25 dangerous European bombing missions, will visit Adrian to address Magnesium Fabricators and Bohn Aluminum employees. The visit honors Adrian workers and notes parts possibly built here. The ship’s crew received Service Cross and Air Medal, with others earning Oak Leaf Clusters for missions over Brest, St Nazaire, Lorient, and Wilhelmshaven.
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