Americans pushed around by bureaucrats over auto seizure plan
Seven government officials endorsed a proposal to requisition private automobiles to aid the war effort, prompting Senator Johnson to denounce bureaucratic overreach while opposing new legislation. Amid this, the OPA expanded rationing guidance on the eastern seaboard as Mindanao battles raged and fuel shortages pressed the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Johnson
D-Cole
Office of Price Administration
Davaoer
Tokyo
Tamparan
Bubang
OPA
H Petroleum Co
Ickes
OPA To Explain Price Ceiling Plan In Michigan
An intensive campaign to acquaint Michigan retailers with the price ceiling program, effective May 18, will hold forty-three meetings in forty-two cities. Two sessions are set for Benton Harbor and Adrian, with public access after merchants are accommodated. OPA Regional Director Birkett L. Williams says meetings will detail the general maximum price regulation and its provisions to ensure retailer cooperation and understanding nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Benton Harbor
Adrian
Armory
Birkett L. Wiliams
Cleveland
OPA
Henderson
Williams
Hells
How to Use Sugar Books in Rationing
The sugar ration program requires presenting the ration books at retailers who place used stamps on a master card. Each stamp equals one pound of sugar and every person may receive half a pound weekly, totaling a 96 week supply unless changed. Stamps have fixed date periods. No 1 is May 5 to 16, No 2 May 17 to 30, No 3 May 32 to June 13, No 4 June 14 to 27.
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Lenawee County
Court House
Marblehead's epic voyage home after heavy bombing
Navy reports the U S Marblehead, an 18 year old light cruiser, returned to an east coast port for repairs after being bombed and set ablaze. damaged yet afloat, she sailed from near Java through the Indian Ocean around Africa and north to safety, a 13 000 mile voyage accomplished through sheer grit and duty.
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Washington, D. C
Marblehead
Navy
United States
Java
Indian Ocean
Africa
Atlantic
U.S. S
Massachusetts
Cienfuegos
Cuba
Borneo
Tarakan
United Nations
Philippines
Dutch East Indies
Macassar Straits
John D. Ford
Parrott
Pope
Paul Jones
Sand depots offer foundry sand for Adrian fire bombs
Residents can obtain sand to fight magnesium fires from seven depots set up about a month ago. Magnesium Fabricators and the Plant donate the dark colored sand, useful for smothering magnesium fires. Depots are at Pearl Street behind the I C O F building, South McKenzie and Merrick, Loganstor Center Streets corner, Croswell Street near Front Street, behind the county jail on North Winter, the island parking lot at Broad Street north end, and Greenly Street west of the voting booth. Sand remains at depots as piles thin, with more to be hauled when needed.
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Adnan
Adrian Homes
Pearl Street
South McKenzie
Merrick Street
Loganstor Center
Croswell Street
Meple Avenue
Front Street
County Jail
Adrian House 1
Defense
Magnesium Company
West Side Yields 312 Tons of Metal
A wartime scrap drive in Adrian collected about four tons by noon with total Western side yield near seven tons after the day’s end. Two Louis Frank & Son tracks gathered metal and rubber while previous day west side amounts were about 3½ tons. Most donations are bulky junk with low weight but potential for future salvage from local firms.
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Adrian
Louis Frank & Son
Japanese Drive Pushes 25 Miles Into Chinese Territory
Chaungqing dispatch says a Japanese mechanized spearhead with air support advanced 25 miles along the Burma Road into Chinese territory reaching Chefang. Heavy fighting rages as China notes the rapid thrust may presage a broader assault toward Chungking.
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Chungking
Burma Road
Chefang
Yunnan Province
Burma
China
Japan
Yunnan
Shansi
Henan
Hupeh
Chiang Kei-Shek
Tokyo
Domei Agency
Akyab
Hunan
Sinyang
Hankow
Million Must Still Register for Sugar in Michigan
Michigan's war rationing administration reports over a million residents must register today for war ration books to reach an anticipated four million by the four day period. Across 96 counties 3,162,211 applications already filed in three days, with schools extending hours to capture last minute signups and rural counties nearing full registration.
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Lansing
Michigan
Arthur H. Sarvis
Sarvis
Genessee County
Kent County
Macomb
Expect Japanese to Turn Full Fury of War on China
Washington May 7 The Associated Press reports that after conquests in Burma and the Philippines Japanese war lords are expected to shift full focus to China. Military experts foresee possible pincers on China, attacks toward Russia, raids on Hawaii or Alaska, and pressure on Australia. They caution that United Nations may face heavy new blows as Tokyo may pursue multiple theaters before pacific tides turn.
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Associated “Press
Washington
Burma
Philippines
China
United Nations
Pacific
Australis
Russia
Australia
Hawaii
Alaska
India
Tokyo
Schools Weigh Military Classes For Older Students
Adrian high school pupils will be surveyed on interest in summer classes for senior and older students. Superintendent George H. Lit reports the U S Office of Education suggests ground school aviation or artillery topics. Classes may run day or evening or be added to September curriculum. The board also accepted a coal bid at 24.2 per ton and ordered $4,435 in April bills.
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Adrian High School
Sae Bens
Board of Education
George H. Lit
U.S. Office of Education
Little
People’s Fuel Company
Birth rate up in first quarter says Census Bureau
Washington May 7 The American birth rate rose in the first three months of this year by 9.3 percent from the same period last year. The Census Bureau reports a rate of 19.5 births per 1000 people for January through March, down from 27.9 the previous year. Gains were led by Washington Missouri Rhode Island and Maine while Vermont Nevada New Hampshire Georgia and Idaho showed declines.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Missouri
Rhode Island
Maine
Vermont
Nevada
New Hampshire
Georgia
Idaho
Surrender Terms Formed As British Take French Naval Base On Madagascar
The piece reports on a wartime call in Michigan for a “work for victory or fight” program urging draft registrants to move into defense production if they have dependents. Col Rosecrans emphasizes orderly manpower transfer to boost war effort, warning that those with dependents not in essential war work may be drafted. Registrants must notify boards of any changes affecting deferments.
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Madagascar
Lansing
Selective Service
Rosecrans
Paris
Parlid
France
Cri du Peuple
Tonger
Japanese Warships Attacked Bases in New British Areas
Allied headquarters in Australia reports a rise in Japanese naval activity near New Britain and the Solomon Islands. A communique says Japanese warships near Bougainville were attacked yesterday as the Allies counter with heavy bombs. No exact details released, but authorities warn of potential threats to supply routes to Port Moresby and Australia.
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Associated Press
Australis
New Britain
Solomon’ Islands
Commonuniqué
Bougainville
War Department Decorates 17 Men for Valor and Skill
The War Department announced decorations for 16 Army Air Forces officers and one enlisted man. Distinguished Service Crosses and Distinguished Flying Crosses honored courage against enemy fire in the Philippines and other Pacific battles, including a dramatic 40 minute air combat near Manado. Major Stanley K. Robinson posthumously earned DSC for multiple missions and heroic actions, while Captain Hewitt T. Wireless and Master Sergeant Louis T. Silve received awards for gallantry in combat.
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Washington
War Department
Army Air Force
Clark Field
Philippines
Southwest
Pacific
Louis
T. Silve
Ric Vista
Calif
Ron
Menado
Netherlands
East ‘Indies
Silya
Stanley K. Robinson
Morgantown
W. Va
Robinson
DSC
Hewitt T. Wireless
Menard
Texas
Associated Press
Rosse- London
Royal Air Velt
Hitler
Stuttgart
Iegaspi
Luzon
Office of Defense
France
Air Ministry
Smaash
Can-Leach
Great Lakes
Nantes
British forces seize Diego Suarez Madagascar fortifications
British troops landed at dawn and captured Diego Suarez after heavy fighting that may have cost over 1,000 casualties. Churchill announced terms of surrender were being drawn up as British operations aimed to block Japanese supply routes in the Indian Ocean.
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Associated
London
France
Diego Suarez
Madagascar
Churchill
House of Coramions
War Office
Admiralty
Ministry of Information
Indian Ocean
Antsirana
Oranjis
Ant Sirana
Sturges
Royal Marines
War Department reports mass capture at Corregidor and Manila Bay forts
The War Department said about 11 674 allied personnel and civilians were captured at Corregidor and other Manila Bay defenses. Among the captives were 2 273 naval personnel 1 570 marines 3 734 American soldiers 1 280 Philippine Scouts and 4 249 casualties. Lieutenant General Jonathan M Wainwright was among the captured.
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Washeington
War Department
Corregidor
Manila Bay
Philippine Commonwealth Army
Robert P. Patterson
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Wainwright's Rock story of endurance on Corregidor
Dean Schedler reports from Australia on Corregidor and General Wainwright holding out under brutal air and artillery bombardment. The last U S newsmen left The Rock, echoing the famed Battling Bastards of Bataan as Wainwright and his defenders endured to the end.
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Dean Schedler
Associated Press
Bataan
Corregidor
Australia
The
Rock
Wainwright
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Luzon
Maj
William R. Bradford
San Antonio
Tex
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Uanca
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Weca
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Imalabang
Lebak
Mindanao
Davag
Davao
Jotom
Miles
U. S
Valiant
AAS
Betton
Marika
Britain
Germany
Raf
Oranjia
Bar
Robert P
Patterson
Gen. Wainwright
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