03 Nov 1942
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Newspaper
Adrian Daily Telegram
Location
Adrian, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1942
Page
1
A noon tally shows 1,422 Adrian voters cast ballots across 12 precincts, far below 1938 and 1940 off year, with only about 12 percent of eligible voters participating. Precinct tallies range from 59 to 194 as weather stays overcast and workers head to the polls later.
Washington reports a controlled materials plan will be phased in by July 3, 1943 to allocate scarce carbon steel copper and aluminum for army navy civilian and allied needs to maximize impact against the Axis and reduce wartime shutdowns. London notes Axis air losses over Malta while US troops in Britain will sacrifice Thanksgiving turkey to stock hospital rations and align with British practice.
Moscow dispatches report about 50,000 German and Romanian mountain troops pressing southeast of Nalchik while Red Army withdrawals and defense lines hold elsewhere. Red Star cites a reduced offensive pace as Germany concentrates on a focal push toward Ordzhonikidze amid losses at Stalingrad.
Hyde Park headlines the 1932 scene as Franklin D Roosevelt votes in the old town hall, identifying as a farmer and the 175th voter. The president notes his wife’s London ballot arrived late, with a joking line about air delivery after a near miss in Washington.
Rome reports Axis losses heavy in the North African desert fight with more than 90 armored cars destroyed. British losses also severe as Allied armored force pressed, Axis troops counterattacked with valor. Separate note: about 600 absentee ballots cast by soldiers at Fort Custer with Detroit and Chicago leading, many preferring oral absentee ballots for local issues.
In a war time vote forecast, Republicans and Democrats predicted victory as election officials expected 1.2 to 1.25 million voters to cast ballots. Key races include Governor VanWagoner vs Kelly, U S Senator Brown vs challenger, and Detroit influence shaping the statewide results. Prohibition party also fielded candidates.
A Hitler headquarters broadcast claimed Nazi U boats sunk 26 ships totaling 94 000 tons off the east coast of Canada in a convoy bound for Britain. The report had no corroboration and echoes of past German claims have proven unreliable.
Alexandria dispatch says coastal forces of the British Mediterranean fleet conducted operations to the rear of enemy lines during the past week. A Reuters report from London cites a German radio broadcast claiming Britain has committed about 560 tanks in what it calls the greatest tank battle of the African campaign.
In Egypt near El Alamein, Gen. Montgomery presses armored units after probing with infantry and artillery. A big Allied advance breaches Axis lines with many prisoners taken as heavy fighting continues along the center and north coast. British forces extend penetration toward eight miles west of El Alamein while air power pins Axis positions. The DNB quoted Montgomery as directing repeated waves against narrow sectors, causing substantial losses.
Foreign Minister T. V. Soong, arriving from Washington, said he carried a "full and complete assurance of victory" and felt the worst of the war had passed. He praised American resolve, noted US mobilization, and said China seeks to recover Manchuria and Formosa while denying territorial aims. he planned trips to England and Russia and lauded Canada’s war effort.
The Telegram will issue an election extra about 9:39 p m with first results from today’s election. News boys will distribute it citywide and election bulletins will be posted in Telegram office windows. The paper asks readers not to call for returns while circuits handle tabulation.
Allied ground forces seized the Kokoda base in New Guinea after a grueling Owen Stanley crossing and pushed Japanese troops toward Buna as heavy bombers and escorts attacked an approaching convoy. The strike set transport fires and inflicted fighter losses while the retreating force attempted a redeployment toward Buna.
Local business groups and nearly 1,000 workers contribute to the Patriotic League, aiding UW.S.0 and nine other relief agencies. Adrian totals reach 10,245 with cash pledges, factory gifts, and student subscriptions. Outlying areas report strong support, while thanks come from the British War Relief Society for its share of the allocations.
New York reports a clash over Mayor LaGuardia’s suggestion to mix fresh coffee with used grounds to stretch rationed coffee. Experts including Richardson L. Wright and the National Coffee Association criticize the idea as disastrous and impractical, while opinions differ on old pots versus modern percolators.
Nov 3 Lansing report states Michigan will extend the war transportation program to create swap ride teams across 83 counties and 13 large communities before gas rationing begins Nov 22. The plan assigns county transportation committees and full‑time administrators to rural and small communities, with mayors organizing local groups.
Pointe Aux Barques in Huron county, Michigan reports early election tallies. Republicans lead in governor Harry F. Kelly with 7 to 6 for Democrat Murray D. Van Wagoner. U S Senate Homer Ferguson 7 to Brown 6. small margins on constitutional and local measures. several state offices show Republican leads and Democratic challengers with narrow totals.
Washington dispatch reports Navy Secretary Knox warning against optimism about the Solomon Islands action and noting Japanese fleet resurgence. He cites Ghormley's revised damage tally of two cruisers and a destroyer sunk, highlights submarines as a strong point, and describes Allied air and sea blows reducing Japanese positions toward Guadalcanal as American forces press inland.
A compact Carter era style briefing lists offices up for election including 33 U.S. senators 432 representatives and state posts. It notes poll closings vary from 3 p m ET in rural Georgia to 11 p m ET in Oregon Washington and San Francisco with California finishing at 10 p m ET. It estimates concise results possibly by midnight in eastern states central states by tomorrow morning in western states and mentions absentee ballots may delay for close contests. Total expected voters exceed 33 million across 1 329 257 voting units.
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