27 Mar 1944
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Newspaper
Adrian Daily Telegram
Location
Adrian, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1944
Page
1
Churchill said Russian valor and leadership have torn out the guts of the German army. He warned of Japan’s weakness, predicted Allied victory, and noted Britain’s air superiority and growing American strength. He cautioned about later war stages and domestic postwar issues.
Mr and Mrs Clarence E Poucher of 548 South Main Street received a War Department notice confirming the death of their son Kenneth S Poucher in Italy. He returned Feb 28 and was 19 turning 20 in April. A 1942 Adrian High School graduate he worked at Oliver Instrument Co before enlistment in 1942. He served at Camp Hood Texas Fort Sam Houston and left the United States in November 1942 for overseas duty. Surviving parents a brother and a sister live in Adrian and nearby areas.
A wave of public auctions listed with multiple sites: 112 miles south of Manitou Beach one mile east and two north of Rein. near Devil's Lake schoolhouse. northeast of Tecumseh on Pennington road. Addison along US 127. near Blissfield. west of Clintoner by Adrian. west of Adrian near Rome. Auctioneers include Victor Sharp Auk Linehan Jr Warhoes Davis Bradlee Voorhees and USS Virgil Pifer. See market page.
London reports on March 27 indicate rising criticism of Churchill’s government and whispers of a cabinet reshuffle. Anthony Eden may leave foreign affairs, Lord Beaverbrook could move from Lord Privy Seal, and Lord Cranborne might be his successor if reform proceeds. Churchill defends the coalition, praising victories in Europe and empire.
New York March 27. Russian submarines attacked a Romanian convoy evacuating troops from the Crimea Thursday night and practically an entire Romanian division was lost, according to a British radio report recorded by CBS.
The Lenawee county draft board orders all draftees under 26 who are deferred in 2-A or 2-B to undergo pre induction medical exams at once. The move mirrors a statewide push from Lansing to examine about 12,000 men immediately, applying to those not examined in the past 80 days. The order excludes agricultural workers deferred in 3-C and does not set a local quota. the board awaits examinations for all eligible individuals in the two classifications.
Republican charges that Senator Truman of Missouri used his war committee plea to aid a Roosevelt fourth term sparked a party clash. Bushfield accused the panel of partisan bias and advancing one man for president while Truman defended leadership and urged unity as Europe’s invasion looms.
Memphis residents reel from a freak hailstorm described as a freight train. Stones seven to eight inches around shattered windows and roofs, injuring at least eight people including a six year old boy with a concussion and a man with a fractured ankle. Weather officials noted many stones weighed heavy and caused widespread property and crop damage.
Washington reports Democrats, led by Connally, defend foreign policy amid Republican criticism. They stress victory in World War II as the priority, saying diplomacy is subordinate to winning the war and rejecting calls to quit or press harsher terms. Hull allies echo a cautious, steady approach without rocking the boat.
The article notes argument among lawmakers on isolationist positions and opposition to President Roosevelt’s moves to bolster military power before Pearl Harbor. It discusses State Department work on an American version of a global organization, bipartisan interest in expert counsel, and criticism of administration policy toward Stalin while balancing public opinion.
British heavy bombers struck western Germany last night with an estimated 2000 tons of explosives and incendiaries against Essen, home of Krupps armament works. Over 1000 U.S. planes operated over France, while RAF raiders targeted Hannover and Belgian rail targets. Clouds hid results, but Essen suffered major damage as part of a renewed push to cripple Germanys crucial industrial center.
Washington March 27 Rep Harness R Ind demanded that officials of the Office of Price Administration Agriculture Department and Selective Service explain to Congress what they know about use of the draft and rationing to pressure farmers into signing AAA crop agreements. He said the amendment added to the agriculture appropriation bill would stop the practice and sought accountability for those responsible. He cited complaints from his district and reports of similar pressure in Texas Michigan Illinois Oklahoma Iowa and others as evidence of a widespread movement needing curb.
London dispatch reports a German broadcast claiming an American commando force of 16 officers and 13 men landed northwest of La Spezia on the Gulf of Genoa but were wiped out. The German high command said there was no Allied confirmation and gave no explanation.
Detroit reads the unfolding clash as Michigan trucking firms face a possible statewide move to 35 hours a week. Union leaders push for overtime pay and a response from the War Labor Board, while shippers warn productivity may plunge. In Detroit about 500 workers are under time contracts, with freight piling up and deliveries at risk.
Naples March 27 Allied assault on Cassino stalls short of objective. Heavily armed bombardment targets German fortifications in the town southwest corner and ensures destruction of the Continental hotel and Hotel des Roses. Ground action shifts to Anzio as heavy air attack pounds northern Italy targets. seven enemy planes downed, five Allied planes missing.
Allied headquarters report Bougainville defenses held after a rare Japanese thrust near Empress Augusta Bay. Despite a temporary penetration, American lines remained intact as Japan suffered heavy losses estimated around 1,200 dead with 47 wounded and one missing in the Thursday action.
U S Pacific Fleet reports Liberators and Mitchell bombers struck targets in the Kuriles north of Japan and near Paromashiro and Shu mushu islands, with several air operations across Ponape and Truk. One American plane was lost. all returning. Coronado patrol craft sank two small cargo ships near Ponape.
The Supreme Court held that underground ore miners are owed wages for time spent traveling from the mine mouth to the ore face. Justice Murphy delivered the decision against Tennessee Coal Iron & Railroad, Sloss Sheffield, and Republic Steel, who operate 13 Jefferson County Alabama mines. The ruling cites the federal wage hour act and counters prior circuit court rulings favoring the miners.
In a public feud at a Washington radio studio Winchell and Dies clashed in a broadcast duel. Dies defended congressional probes while Winchell denounced the committee and warned of efforts to undermine Congress. They later met in the studio reception area exchanging pointed remarks.
The Red Army prepared to push into Romania as Soviet forces reached the Prut River frontier from which Hitler launched the southern wing of the invasion of Russia. Soviet guns rained on Romania, with infantry poised to cross the Prut, while Byelisl was reported captured and Straights guarding Odessa and Nikolaev under threat as Berlin faced a deteriorating front.
The Office of Price Administration announced the removal of expiration dates from red and blue food ration stamps to prevent late purchases and token hoarding. The move, aligned with shoes and sugar policies, aims to stabilize supply of new plastic ration currency and curb unspent tokens. Official orders were expected this afternoon as regional offices reported the change and late public notices varied by city including Dallas.
London March 27 British yachtsmen who aided at Dunkirk have been asked to stand by for another call from the government within six months. The Admiralty asked the yachtsmen and others skilled in small boats to be ready to serve with the Royal Navy for up to four weeks during that period.
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