12 May 1942
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Newspaper
Adrian Daily Telegram
Location
Adrian, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1942
Page
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Moscow says a German push on the Kerch Peninsula tied down briefly before fading as Red Army resistance paused. The German high command claimed an attack since May 8, while British observers suggested renewed fighting along a broad Kerch Kharkov corridor.
Adrian College will add two new faculty members next autumn. Dr. Harvey Seifert will replace Dean H. Fox as sociology professor and director of religious activities, while Dr. Clarence W. Greene will replace Prof. Homer K. Powell and serve in mathematics and science. Dean Fox and Prof. Powell will take emeritus status with part time teaching duties.
The Associated Press reports that Petain cut short a Riviera vacation and returned to Vichy amid uncertainty over Martinique and other French Caribbean possessions. State Department officials await clarity on Petain’s move as tensions rise with Axis pressures and potential negotiations led by Admiral Robert to safeguard these territories.
A civilian, Lewis Newmeyer of Detroit, was killed and five Selfridge Field soldiers were injured in a Gratiot Road crash near Fifteen Mile. Survivors include Donald G. Daugherty of Quincy DL, 22, seriously injured in one eye, hospitalized with other troops. Driver of the other car was Allen C. Irwin, 21, Mt Clemens. Injured soldiers from Selfridge Field include LeRoy Parker 18 Seminole Okla Edward F. Tentty 20 Rochester N Y James J. Lallinio 27 Mt Kisco N Y and Angelo Arillotta 28 Clairton Pa. Investigators will question survivors today to determine cause.
Washington May 12 A U S military striking force of nine million men is under consideration by officials. Representative Vinson chairman of the House Naval Affairs Committee, estimates the army could reach 7 4 to 8 million, with the navy needing about one million. Officials describe these figures as unofficial.
Construction of a 20 inch natural gas line linking Michigan cities with Texas oil fields stopped four miles north of Blissfield after State Local 1191 AF of L called a strike demanding a 65 cent hourly raise and better hours. About 90 percent of the 125 workers are from out of state. Negotiations ongoing between Pat Brady and J C Little as underpass work resumed briefly to complete railway crossings.
Precinct air raid wardens in the city will start a series of lessons to prepare them for protecting their areas during bombings. Instructor Paul Johnson of Tecumseh, who completed the American Legion course at Jackson, will lead. Each precinct chief will be aided by a high school teacher to relay instructions to wardens. Three precinct changes announced: Melvin Brown replaces Rev H B Peter in Precinct 1, Carl Granger substitutes for Clyde Duncan, and Bruce Thompson replaces Haig L Gay in Precinct 12 due to conflicts with other defense duties.
Graves Meacham, 40, of Detroit, is dead after an auto overturns and plunges over a 10 foot embankment near Veedersburg Indiana. Four others including Mrs Katherine Meacham, her sister Sue Curtis and child Mary Lou, and Julie Bushell of Detroit are injured. They were en route to St Louis and hospitalized in Danville. Meacham died instantly from a broken neck. Mrs Meacham has a broken collar bone and the baby a broken arm.
Adrian junior high students in Matt Lunns civics classes collected their nonessential spending for a Red Cross fund. A box labeled I Dare You drew 180 students who donated 20.35, on top of war savings and a prior waste paper sale that raised 10. All funds will go to the Red Cross.
Three merchant ships, two American and one British, were attacked by submarines off the Atlantic coast. Survivors reported crews reaching shore in lifeboats after an American vessel was struck. Navy forces fired on subs that surfaced, while another ship avoided direct fire as submarines dove. Five lives appeared lost across the incidents, and an assistant engineer sacrificed himself by stopping engines before torpedoing.
May 12 Chungking China deputy reports Japanese vanguard retreating to Wanbing after penetrating Yunnan Province. Deepest reach was 12 miles northwest of Lungling as Chinese counter offensive drives them 30 miles back. Both sides seek to encircle the other. air support deemed critical to prevent consolidation.
Organizational difficulties delay Adrian's local effort to collect pledges for war savings stamps and bonds as residents are urged to participate starting Monday. The drive aims to boost war financing through public participation and savings.
George H. Little announces Adrian drive will kick off next Monday with a four club led campaign. Rotary Exchange Kiwanis and the Junior Chamber of Commerce will organize sub committees of six workers each to conduct four division drives inside industrial and commercial firms with management presenting plans to employees.
War in the Far East report says U S submarines sank a Japanese destroyer and two cargo ships. The War Production Board imposes curbs on cocoa tea and coffee, shifting ship space to cocoa beans and standardizing bottle sizes to conserve materials. Eight lines of wartime logistics cover imports, storage, and container redesigns continuing through 1943.
Port Louis Mauritius May 12 Reports say life is normal at the Madagascar naval base of Diego Suarez with British occupation. Vichy authorities allegedly still hold Tananarive. British broadcast from a hospital ship claims equal treatment for wounded of both sides. Reunion station went off air under pro Vichy supervision amid pressure.
London dispatch reports the Paris radio saying Japanese forces were 31 miles from Chittagong in the Bay of Bengal area. If verified this would place Japanese troops about 25 miles inside India from the Burma border. Paris radio notes unreliability on Burma campaign reports.
May 12 The House Ways and Means Committee moved toward a vote on counter proposals for increased personal income taxes. Henderson opposed a wartime sales tax while backing lowered exemptions. Morgenthau pushed cuts to $800 for singles $1,200 for married couples and $300 for dependents, claiming $1.1 billion additional revenue. committee considered boosting normal tax to six percent with a heavier surtax plan.
Mayor Harry W. Lundahl announced that O. P. Judd of the Cleveland OPA will speak at the armory tonight at 8 about general maximum price regulations. Similar meetings are held in 42 Michigan cities. Lenawee County retailers are urged to attend for instructions and discussion of the price ceiling plan. about six hundred observers expected. Mother attendees welcome.
Washington May 12 Navy communique reports U S submarines sank a destroyer two cargo ships and a large transport ship in Far East actions not linked to the Coral Sea battle. Allied HQ in Australia notes continued Japanese losses as MacArthur warns of renewed threat. Two more enemy transports hit in the Solomon Islands and a large tanker damaged near Deboyne in the Louisiade group as invasion plans seem delayed but not ended.
Washington May 12 The House gives two hours to debate a Senate approved pay increase for service members including nurses sailors Marines and Coast Guard with no opposition to the raise but dispute over a rider restricting commissions for civilians to doctors dentists veterinarians and chaplains War Department would report every 60 days on names qualifications and ages of those receiving commissions while Paul W McNutt faces questions on dependents provisions and related legislation
An explosion at the Peerless Cost Company mine near Excelsior, 1 500 feet underground, killed five miners and badly burned two others. The victims lived in Greenwood, Ark, and were part of a 14 man crew in a bituminous coal slope. An official investigation by Arkansas mine inspector J W Fitzjarrer will determine if gas or dust caused the accident.
Tourists along the Eastern seaboard faced a go home signal as gas rationing looms. The Office of Price Administration began alphabetical registration of automobile owners in 17 coastal states and the District of Columbia, with about one third classified as non essential receiving 21 gallons for a 37 day period May 15 to July 1. Essential vehicles like trucks and taxis get unlimited X cards, while others must apply and risk penalties for false statements. Tourists from elsewhere were urged to return home before rationing starts. those staying would apply for cards.
Michigan state troops who had entered their third week of guard duty at the Adrian armory were dismissed last night by orders from state headquarters. The men were set to end service Saturday night but the orders were delayed by being missent to Alpena.
May reports state that three British destroyers Lively Jackal and Kipling were sunk by German bombs. Over 600 officers and men from the ships were saved. The events reflect ongoing naval actions in the Mediterranean theater during the war.
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