Reds Capture Bryansk as German Line Breaks Before Dnieper
London dispatch reports Soviet forces seized Bryansk last night breaking the main German defense before the Dnieper river. Evacuation of the fortress city, held since October 1942, was acknowledged by German radio as the Red army closed in on the Desna river west bank.
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Associated Press
London
Bryansk
Dnieper River
Keystone
Moscow
Desna River
Dnieper
Kiev
Dnieperopetrovsk
DNB
Fleeing Japanese Surrender North of Salamaua
Allied lines in the Southwest Pacific report fleeing Japanese giving up Salamaua fought a rear guard action against swift Australian forces on ridges northwest of the New Guinea base. Japanese troops strive to keep a single jungle trail open for retreat toward Lae as Allied pursuit closes.
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Associated Press
Southwest Pacific
New Guinea
Lae
Pacific
Lenawee Man Guilty of Draft Evasion Charges
Tex W. Meekman a 26 year old Toledo resident was found guilty in Detroit federal court of draft evasion. He had been registered with the Lenawee county board and lived in Adrian and Morenci. He shifted from 4-F to 1-A, failed to appear, and received a sentence up to five years. Judge Lederle condemned him as a fake, noting his claimed dependency of his mother, marriage and Jehovah's Witness membership to dodge obligations. Harry P. Cole testified as draft board clerk after a three hour hearing.
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Tex W. Meekman
Toledo
Detroit
Lenawee
Jehovah's Witnesses
Harry P. Cole
Lovel Draft Board
Heckman
Bond Drive Lags In Lenawee County Bond Sales
Lenawee county reports lag in Third War Loan bond sales with 15 business days left to hit a $3,567,000 quota. Hudson led with $41,708, Adrian $17,385, Addison $6,075, Blissfield $50,517, Morenci $3,619, Tecumseh $364, Clinton $450 yesterday. County co chair Charles L Robertson urged more participation as clubs and chambers organize street sales and drives continue.
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Lenawee County
Charles L
Hudson
Lenawee
Adrian
Newt
Walger
Addison
Blissfield
Morenci
Tecumseh
Clinton
Britton
Cement City
Fair Grounds
Tiayson Vanesees
Eryone
Lena Weelcome
Jasper
Manitou Beach
Onsted
Stens Palmyra
Ridgeway
Riga
Lenawee County Bonds Sale Ties To War Effort
Lenawee County faces a large Third War Loan bond sale as 33,567,000 in bonds are listed for Lenawee with Adrian and nine towns taking part. Soldiers from Fort Dearfield and veterans from Battle Creek will attend the event at the fair grounds. With only 15 bond-earning days remaining, officials urge immediate purchases to meet the quota and honor wartime costs.
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Battle Creek
Board Cancels Special Election on Building Tax
The school board cancels the September 27 vote on a proposed 50000 annual building fund as attendance figures fail to rise. Superintendent George H Little states the move preserves voter confidence and notes current turnout matches last year, while new families yet to have children may affect future need. The issue may be revived when attendance warrants.
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Board of Education
George H. Little
Little
Adrian
Vuters
Where to Buy War Bonds In Lenawee County
War bond headquarters listed at Adrian McKinster Garage building 142 North Main Street open 1 to 5 p m and 6 to 8 p m. Adrian Federal Savings Loan Association open Wednesday Knights. Walper Furniture Company Croswell theater and automobile license plate office East Main Street.
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Lenawee County
War Bond
McXinster
Northi Main Street
Adrian
Adrian Federal Savings & Loan Association
Walper Furniture Company
Croswell
East MauiMee Street
More arrests expected in bribe inquiry across Michigan
In Lansing on September 14, Attorney General Herbert J. Rushton said more arrests would follow in a grand jury probe into bribery influencing legislation. Warrants names Rep. William Green of Hillman and Francois Slattery, banker at the National Bank of Grand Rapids, tied to attempts to sway votes on a banking bill and cosmetology regulation. Slattery called the charges absurd and demanded a preliminary exam. he posted 2500 bail for a tentative September 16 hearing.
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Lansing
Grand Rapids
Grand Jury
Herbert J. Rushton
Leland W. Carr
William Green
Hillman Republican
House of Representants
Francois B
Slavs Aserstadt
Michigan “National Bank of Grand Rapids
Rushign
Slattery
George N. Higgins
Ferndale Republican
Michigan National Bank
Green
Crash
iTurmn
Paramushiro Bombed By Americans
The United States bombers struck Paramushire in the Kurile Islands, marking a significant attack from Aleutian bases. Liberator and Mitchell bombers hit enemy shipping and ground installations in a 50 minute raid, following attacks from Attu or Kiska.
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Associated Press
Washington
U.S. Army
Japan
Kurile Islands
Aleutians
Navy
Paramushiro
Attu Or
Kiska
Aleutian Chain
Tokyo
Bering Sea
Attu-Kiska
United Nations
U. S
Aleutian
Alaska
Liberator
Paramushire
Italian U boats reach Allied ports
North Africa dispatch reports 19 Italian submarines have reached Allied ports safely or are due soon and 27 destroyers are accounted for. The record lists battleships and cruisers arriving at Malta or Taranto, noting the damaged Giulio Cesare and other warships from the 1937-38 period.
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North Africa
Allied Naval Command
Fmvial
Malta
Ghitio
Cesare
Giulio ‘Uy
Rejasva
Taranto
Fiulio
Cesare Isa Calo Dulio
Hipet Air Arm
OPA to Maintain Rent Ceilings Despite Court Ruling
Area Director Attorney Charles H. Baker of the QPA says rumors that a federal decision ends rent regulation are completely false. Rent controls will continue in Adrian with enforcement by this office, and violators face treble damages fines or imprisonment. An immediate appeal will follow.
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Charles H. Baker
QPA Foday
Federal Court For
Middle District of Georgia
Adrian
Baker
OPA
Emergency Court of Appeals
Washington
Mr. Baker
Supervisors to Direct Bond Sales for War Loan Drive
The board of supervisors agreed to direct the rural canvass for the Third Victory Loan Drive, targeting 4000 Lenawee farms. S. S. Neurath of Ogden township led the meeting, with 14 supervisors present and unanimous approval to start immediately. Each township will solicit every rural home, with flexible methods chosen by local supervisors. Attendees included Willis Moore, Jacob Moore, LeRoy H. Tilley, Matt Benner, Johns Fatchett, Rollo G. Conlin, O. E. Zimmerman, Holloway Sawyer, John Robertson, John Keller, William Mingus, William Newell, William Gibson, and others.
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Board of Supervisors
Court House
Neuroth
Willis Moore
Adrian Township
Jacob Moore
Deerfield
LeRoy H. Tilley
Tecumseh
Matt Benner
Dover
Johns Fatchett
Riga
Rollo G. Conlin
Franklin
Leland F. Brighton
Cambridge
O. E. Zimmerman
Medina
Holloway Sawyer
Palmyra
John Robertson
Ogden Township
John Keller
Fairfield
William Mingus
Hudson
William Newell
Rome
William Gibson
Macon
Salerno battles echoed by Gallipoli in wartime loan plea
Lenawee county faces a 3.567 million Fourth Liberty Loan quota, with officials arguing higher capacity now than in 1918. They cite doubled national money in circulation, tripled factory jobs, and a larger population to assure the public that the larger target is raiseable.
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Lenawee County
Lenawee
Lenane
Adrian
Father Draft Suspension Asked
Washington September 14 Republicans predict the White House may soon take a stand on compulsory work legislation. Chairman May of the House Military Committee called for suspension of the father-draft until Congress completes a manpower survey. Rep Wadsworth said there is acute interest in a national service bill he introduced earlier this year. The New Yorker, co-author of the current draft law, said he might not be surprised to see the administration back such a proposal.
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Washington
White House
May
D-Ky
House Military Committee
Congress
Wadsworth
R-Ny
New Yorker
Third War Loan Quota Seen Met Amid Early Sales Data
Treasury officials in Washington report 52.369 billion in the till and expect the 15 billion quota for the Third War Loan to be met. Three day sales show 2.802 billion from corporations and large buyers and 328 million from individuals. Delaware led per quota, New York next, North Carolina third with respective percentages.
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Washington
Treasury
Delaware
New York
North Carolina
The
Premiere Bond Night to Kick Off War Loan Drive
A Bond Premiere at Croswell Theatre on September 29 aims to boost Third War Loan sales with 1 040 seats allocated by bond tiering from 50 to 3 000 dollars. The film So Proudly We Hail stars Claudette Colbert and others, starting 9 39 p m and ending 2 a m. Tickets go to banks post offices and savings loan firms for bond buyers.
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Croswell Theater
H. d. Daley
J. C. Brook
Butterfield Theaters
Claudette Colbert
Paulette Goddard
Veronica Lake
Bataan
Post Office
Adnan Federal Savings & Loan Association
Brook
Pontiac
Entries Pouring In For Lenawee County Fair Preparations
Entries for Lenawee County Fair next week come in at a steady pace matching last year. Fair secretary Frank A. Bradish reports 130 cattle entries and 104 hog pens filled while the sheep pens reach three quarters. The women's department shows strong interest in gardens, sewing, and canned goods as state fair exhibitors are expected. A cleaning crew works on grounds and buildings as entries by mail or in person are accepted until 5 p.m. Saturday.
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lLenawee County Fair
Frank A. Bradish
Bradish
Faiy
Walter Weis
East Church Street
Lenawee County
Guernsey
Harry Kelley
Hillsdale
Germans Claim Allies Withdrawing From Salerno Front
Allied bridgehead near Salerno remains strong but Germans report fierce counterattacks regaining ground. British units from the south inch toward a junction with the Fifth Army while Nazi broadcasts claim Allied forces are retreating to sea. US troops suffered heavy losses in Ebboli area as fighting continues along a broad front.
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Associated Press
Tt North Africa
Salerno
Italy
Fifth Army
Gallipeli
Worl
U. S
Eboli
Ebboli
Manpower needs debated as Congress returns
Senate leaders called for a public statement by army and navy chiefs on manpower needs while Wheeler proposes immediate action to halt drafting of fathers. Wheeler opposes administration delay tactics and seeks to prohibit induction of fathers indefinitely. Navy reports loss of the submarine Grenadier and two submarine chasers after a Japanese raid on Fimafuti Island. OPA officials blame gasoline allocation policies for farm shortages amid wartime demands.
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THE
Associated Press
Washington
High Command
Congress
Army
Navy
Senate
Barkley
Wheeler
D-Mont
George C. Marshall
Ernest J. King
Grenadier
United States
Fimafuti Island
Ellice
Pacific
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Linehan & Linehan
Clayton
Deeworth
Gallipoli
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Petroleum Administration For War
Charles F. Phillips
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