Problems of Farm Expected 10 Get Grange Attention
The 70th annual Michigan State Grange convention opens Monday at the Adrian armory with 600 to 700 members expected from across the state. Isolation policy on war shifts. discussions will cover farmer problems, labor shifts, price controls, fuel, and machinery. State Master W. C. Armstrong likely to be re elected with no opposition. Dr. C. L. Anspach to speak. 4 H clubs present a citizenship pageant. Adrian hosts provide housing for about 30 guests and welcome all delegates.
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Lenawee County
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Pearl Harbor
United States
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Grange
C. L. Anspach
Central State Teachers College
Assembly
A. D. Billings
Chamber of Commerce
Bilings
Scrap matinee draws 500 at Croswell Theater
About 500 youths attended the Croswell scrap matinee as of 10 30 am with 458 pounds led by Miss Maxine Hume of Adrian who also brought in a cook stove and miscellaneous iron items Harold and Billy Heistand of Adrian followed with 399 pounds Richard Gantz of 323 East Maple Avenue hauled 176 pounds in his first load and is returning for more Proceeds go to the Lenawee County Patriotic League The top two metal collectors will win Croswell passes for a month
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Croswell Theater
Maxine Hume
Adrian
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Billy Heistand
Richard Gantz
Eest Maple Avenue
Lenawee County Patriotic League
Croswell
British fleet attacks Axis positions near Matruh
Alexandria dispatch says the British fleet bombarded Axis positions near Matruh on the Libyan coast and supplies area behind the El Alamein line, according to a navy communique released today.
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el Alamein
Navy
MacArthur Pays Tribute To Doughboy In 25th WWI Rememberance
General Douglas MacArthur, commander in chief of Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific, pays tribute to the doughboy as a brave foot soldier who dies unknown yet with faith. In a cable to the Doughboy Commemorative Committee he notes the lasting symbol of victory is the man with a steel weapon and mud covered ground. The committee marks 25 years since the first doughboy served in World War I.
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Red Army Breaks German Line at Stalingrad Front
Red Army troops breached the German fortified left flank northwest of Stalingrad and repulsed all attacks on a north side factory despite a bombardment of 1,500 Stuka bombs. Red Star reported a stiff German counterattack was driven off after daylong fighting with 700 enemy dead, while a neighboring Russian force pressed a supporting assault, killing 300 Germans and taking prisoners and materiel.
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Red Star
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Rickenbacker Feared Lost in the Pacific
World War I ace Eddie Rickenbacker, 52, vanished after reporting dwindling fuel while en route to a Pacific patrol with General Arnold. Air and sea units combed the region around Hawaii for him and crew, with hopeful notes from his brother Dewey and mother Mrs. Elizabeth Rickenbacker.
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Twelve Die As Plane Crash Near Palm Springs
A passenger airliner from American Airlines crashed near Palm Springs after a reported collision with a bomber. Twelve people died, including three crew and nine passengers, as wreckage burned hours later. Civil defense spotter R. M. Marley saw two twin-engined planes at about 1,000 feet, one behind the other, before one veered into a cloud and then collided or nearly collided. Army officials claimed no military aircraft was involved, while a Fourth Air Force spokesman declined comment pending inquiry.
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March
Tires flood Adrian area as government buys used units
As tire rationing takes effect, Adrian's American Railway Express office reports about 100 used tires arriving daily for government purchase. Most come from rural residents, with average consignments of two tires per person and one oversize private buyer. In Blissfield Tecumseh few tires are turned in, while Detroit officials will inspect collected tires for payment at ceiling prices.
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Paisley
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W. L. Miller
Edward C. Heilman
Detroit
Plan to provide tires for all motorists by November 15
Detroit sources say the government will unveil a rigidly controlled tire program for all motorists by November 15. It relies on reclaimed rubber tires and Victory casings, with rationing cards determining eligibility and replacement options as production scales toward 25 million units in the year ahead.
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Detroit
War Chest Drive to Open Monday Across Lenawee County
Lenawee County Patriotic League launches a Monday drive to raise 35000 for ten war relief groups including USO. About 1000 workers will canvass industrial plants, businesses, fraternal groups and homes, soliciting payroll deductions rather than cash, with Vicky volunteers entering factories alongside management and union reps. The drive targets national and state quotas, aiming to exceed the set goal as residents and organizations pledge support.
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United Service Organization
National Budget Committee For
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Vicky
British Break Axis Lines In Desert War At Alamein
In Cairo October 24 the rebuilt British Eighth Army struck the Axis at El Alamein, aided by a strong air force and American troops. The offensive aims to decide the Mediterranean winter, with mounting desert patrols moving toward Rommel’s rear as Montgomery’s forces surge along a narrow inland front. Heavy air strikes and ground pressure set the stage for a wider advance under Alexander’s Middle East command.
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Washington fights over teenage draft and training rules
Administration leaders rush to muster support in the Senate for a one year training requirement before 16 and 19 year olds could ship to combat. Senator O Daniel proposes the rule while Norris Taft and Gurney clash with President Roosevelt's stance. Senate debates delay final approval of lowering the draft age, with Army officials warning of manpower and deployment implications.
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Ohio
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Alabama
Mrs Roosevelt Guest of British Royalty at Buckingham Palace
Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt visited Bucking ham Palace as a guest of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth after arriving in London to observe British wartime work by women and troops. Elliott Roosevelt, a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Air Forces, joined the royal dinner, with Prime Minister Churchill and other dignitaries present.
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Coffee stocks remain normal despite local shortages in 1944
Government sources say national coffee stocks are at normal to above levels, limited by War Production Board cuts. Officials refuse to discuss rationing, noting shortages stem from shipping uncertainties and hoarding fears.
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Attainment of anti aircraft gun objective discussed by WPB
WPB sources say reaching the 20 000 ack ack weapons goal is uncertain but possible if other weapons are counted such as 50 caliber machine guns 30 and 40 millimeter and related guns. One spokesman predicts 45 000 tanks and other combat vehicles will be produced by New Year, though not all rolled from arsenals and factories.
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Self
Map of Guadalcanal in Telegram page seven
Today’s Telegram provides a map of Guadalcanal on page seven. The brief note directs readers to turn to that page for the illustrated outline and surrounding contextual references.
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Guadalcanal
High School Boys Join Beet Harvest Effort in Michigan
Blissfield and Deerfield high schools will volunteer 69 students for two weeks to harvest sugar beets. Sixty two from Blissfield and seven from Deerfield will leave classes, with pay estimated at 5 to 6 dollars per day. University of Michigan students also planned to work a single day in the fields.
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Adrian
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Milford Willis
Deer Held
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Rice
Ellis Roosa
U. S. Department of Agriculture War Board
Len‘awee County
Michigan
Ohio
Kentucky
Mulder
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IAPS CLOSE IN ON GUADALCANAL ISLE
Japanese invasion forces pressed toward Guadalcanal as American and Allied air power reported major losses to Japanese ships and planes in the southwestern Pacific. Russell Island landing acknowledged. Pacific front actions included heavy bomber strikes under General MacArthur’s command near Rabaul, Bougainville, and the Guadalcanal airfield defense by Grumman Wildcats.
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Pacific
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Rabaul
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Bougainville Island
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V. S
British bombers raid Italy again across Europe
RAF bombers crossed 600 miles from Britain to northern Italy last night for a second raid in 34 hours following Thursday’s attack on Genoa. Swiss alarms at Bern, Basel, and Geneva signaled widespread air activity as Italy faced heavy bombing targets including Genoa and Turin. Concurrent daylight raids hit Nazi-occupied France, the Netherlands, and Germany with several aircraft reported missing.
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