Scrap drive to harvest Lenawee farms for war effort
Lenawee County launches October 1 scrap metal collection to supply steel mills. Farmers requested to pile old iron, fill a coupon with estimates, and route via township supervisors to the county salvage committee. Road Commission trucks will haul to depots, with pay at $72 a ton or donations to the Patriotic League.
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Lenawee County
Lenawee
WPA
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Road Commission
County Salvage Committee
Lenawee County Patriotic League
America
Bringman wins GOP nomination for county sheriff
Elmer M. Bringman, a ten year deputy sheriff, won the Republican nomination for Lenawee County sheriff with 1 933 votes to 1 763 for Roscoe W. Scott and 529 for Harry R. Rodgers. The Morenci precinct delivered a decisive margin as total county results showed Bringman ahead by 170 votes. turnout was just over five thousand, with Republicans predominating the primary.
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Morenci
Roscoe W. Scott
Elmer M. Bringman
Bringman
Scott
Harry R. Rodgers
Rodgers
Lenawee County
Homer Ferguson
Detroit
U. S. Senate
Jones
Lenawee
Congress
Adrian
Blissfield
Riga
Ogden
Palmyra
Ogden Township
Seneca
Hudson Township
Hudson
Dover
Ballot For November United States Senator Race
The ballot lists November voting for U S Senator Bomer Ferguson Rep Prentiss M Brown Dem Governor Harry F Kelly Rep Murrey DP Van Wagoner Dem Lieutenant Governor Eugene C Keyes Rep Frank Murphy Dem U S Congress Earl C Michener Rep Redmond M Burr Dem State Senator Elmer K Porter Rep Edward C Heilman Dem State Representative Fred Rodessler Rep Earl W Dryer Dem
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Lenawee
U. S Senate
Homer Ferguson
Prentiss M. Brown
Harry F. Kelly
Murray D. van Wagoner
Eugene C. Keyes
Frank Murphy
UU. S. Congress
Earl C. Michener
Redmond
Burr
Elmer R. Porter
Edward C. Heilman
Fred Rocestier
Earl W. Dryer
Lawrence J. Hammond
Bernard N. Williamson
Elmer M. Brington
Everett H. Seeley
Robert B. King
Edwin J. Morden
Harry Bradley
Theodore Glaser
Leonard A. Warner
Harold F. Clark
Archie Brace
Ed Braun
Paul E. Mott
Walter E. Frazier
Elmer K. Porter
Fred Rodessler
Vargas orders mobilization in Brazil during wartime
President Getulio Vargas announced general mobilization across Brazil on September 16, with Brazil having declared war against Germany and Italy last August 22. The move follows heavy losses at sea and continues steps to put the nation on a military footing, potentially field 250000 infantry. Congressional names are listed in attendance, including representatives Warner, Clark, Bruce, and Hemmond among others.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Getulio Vargas
Braz
Brazil
Harry Bradley
Germany
Italy
Theodore Glaser
Register
Warner
Harold F. Clark
Archie Bruce
Coroners Ed Braun and Mott Named to Board Slate
Coroners Ed M. Braun and Paul E. Mott join fellow official Walter E. Frazier in a slate of nominees for local offices. The group, listed by public notice, outlines names and roles as part of an upcoming election slate.
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M. Braun
Paul E. Mott
Three Week Old Girl Smothers in Pillow
Carol Ann Jensen, three week old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Jensen of 425 South Main Street, died last night around 10. She suffocated after turning her face into a soft pillow. Survived by parents and grandparents Leora Erickson of Montazuma, Indiana and Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman of South Haven, Michigan. Body taken to Mott Funeral Home and later moved to South Haven for grave services at Covert Cemetery.
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Carol Ann Jensen
Irving Jensen
South Main Street
Mrr
Jensen
Leora Erickson
Montazurma
Ind
John Hoffman
South Haven
Mich
Mott Funeral Home
Covert Cemetery
Auction at Adrian site minded by Greenwald and Japay Agus
Auction notice from Market Page lists a sale on Sept 22 near Broaklyn with auctioneers Greenwald and Japay Agus. Readable fragments indicate a local property or goods auction and the advisory to view the Market Page for full details.
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Adrian
Greenwald
Broaklyn
Japay Agus
Yorktown Carrier Sunk After Midway Battle
The U S Navy confirmed the 19 900 ton aircraft carrier Yorktown was sunk by Japanese bombs and torpedoes following the Midway battle. The loss, kept secret to protect ongoing South Pacific operations, left a normal complement of 85 planes and about 2 012 men reduced as salvage efforts continued.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy
United States
Yorktown
Midway
Department
South Pacific
Midway Island
Pearl Harbor
U.S. S. Yorktown
Navy Department
Southwest Pacific
Japs Hurl New Attack at Solomons
Washington dispatch reports Japan expected a grand scale drive to recapture the Solomon Islands and strike at the Australian lifeline. American forces are resisting with heavy combat ongoing since Saturday night on land sea and air. Navy says Marines hold positions as new U S air command structures form in a tightened Pacific strategy. Admiral Nimitz warns not to assume the Japanese are on the run while praising Allied resolve and readiness.
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Associated Press
Washington
Japan
Solomon Islands
Navy
United States Pacific Fleet
Southwest Pacific
Uesihté
Chester W.nimitz
Pearl Harbor
Pacific Fleet
Solomons
Bringman Asked to Resign Deputy in Lenawee County
Deputy Elmer M Bringman received a letter from Sheriff Roscoe W Scott at Morenci requesting resignation from the deputy post in the best interests of law enforcement Lenawee County. Scott said Bringman could not campaign and serve as an officer simultaneously and hoped a free campaigner would better serve the county both sides confirmed Bringman plans to resign immediately
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Elmer M. Bringman
Roscoe Wi. Scott
Lenawee County
Mr. Bringman
Morenci
Roscoe Scott
Lenawee ‘County
Roscoe
W. Scott
Scott
Bringman
Planes Attack Kiska Island In Alaska Base
The Sept 7 report describes the first American fighter plane attack on Japanese held Kiska Island. Two pilots targeted a line of troops, machine gunned a four-motored flying boat and a converted yacht, and silenced a machine gun crew.
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Kiska Island
Southern farmers push price control stance in inflation hearings
Agricultural officials from the cotton belt urge care on farm prices as Senate committees hold formal hearings on a price control bill. Senator Thomas notes southern-state resolutions may oppose blanket presidential powers and seek wage controls linked to parity. Labor and farmers voice views on parity and labor costs in price calculations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Cotton Belt
Roosevelt
Senate Agriculture Committee
Senate Banking Committee
Thomas
D-Okla
Agriculture Committee
Congress
Wardens to Receive Helmets at Sept meeting in Adrian Armory
About 250 city air raid wardens and auxiliary police will receive certificates, identification cards, helmets, and armbands at a graduation exercise scheduled for September 23 at 8 p.m. in the Adrian armory. LaVon B. Kumey announced the event, with Col. Owen J. Cleary of Ypsilanti as speaker. Auxiliary wardens and the public are invited. Volunteer firefighters will obtain gear at separate meetings.
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Adrian
LaVon B. Kumey
Office of Civilian Defense
Karl 5
Hoch
Fense
Owen J.cleary
Ypsilanti
Michigan
Enco
Jack Hawley
Jeffers Named Rubber Chief In War Rubber Drive
Washington September 16 William M Jeffers the Union Pacific president was named the nations rubber czar by Donald M Nelson He will reorganize consolidate and run the governments rubber program becoming effectively boss of the Rubber Reserve Company and related agencies in wartime efforts to ease the rubber shortage.
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Washington
William M. Jeffers
Union ‘Pacific Railroad
Donald M. Nelson
Jeffers
Nelson
Rubber Reserve Company
Rationing Of Fuel Oil Ordered Across 20 States
The War Production Board ordered fuel oil rationing for the coming heating season across 20 states, including Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan, due to tanker shortages. The move aims to spread the burden nationwide with limitations in the middle west to ease eastern shortages.
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Washington
Atlantic Seaboard
Middle Western
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ohio
Missouri
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Kentucky
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Nelson
Middle West
Tennessee
Adrian
Oklahoma
Adrian Jun-burners
Commissioners of Public Safety
Squre Chase
Junior Chamber
Rationing Rules Set for Fuel Oil Deliveries
As regions await OPA plans, fuel oil deliveries during Sept 16 to 30 in rationed areas will be tightly controlled. Private dwellings may receive tanks up to capacity if under 275 gallons, while other buildings face 50 percent of capacity. Beginning Oct 1 deliveries require a written guaranty to surrender coupons.
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OPA
Nelson
French Governor Seeks Madagascar Cease Fire Amid British Advance
Radio reports say Governor General Armand Annet of Madagascar asked for a cease fire and terms to end hostilities as British forces close within 100 miles of Antananarivo after six days of operations. London officials had no confirmation. Diego Suarez and Port Louis stations carried the report.
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London
Armand Annet
Madagascar
Diego
Suarez
Port Louis
Mauritius
Tananerive
Port Louis Mauritius
Madagacar
Annet
Diego Suarez
Solomon Islands diary excerpt by Clark Lee aboard carrier
Diary notes by Clark Lee of Associated Press aboard the U S carrier near the Solomon Islands describe the August 7 invasion scene. The entry recounts the launch and aerial phase of the U S assault as a torpedo bomber accompanies Marines, with vivid field observations from the Pacific theater.
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Trhis
Clark Lee
Associated Pres
Pacific
Solomon Islands
Lee
Southwest Pacific
Keyes Leading for Lieutenant Governor
Michigan Republicans chose Circuit Judge Homer Ferguson of Detroit as their U S Senate nominee in the primary, with Ferguson winning big over Gerald L K Smith and Elton R Eaton. In the lieutenant governor race Eugene C Keyes led, followed by Hale Brake and Thomas Head as votes tallied from 3591 of 3751 precincts.
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Eugene C. Keyes
Dearborn
Leutenant
Lenawee
Ferguson
Gerald L. K. Smith
Elton R. Eaton
Smith
Michigan
Keyes
Thomas Read
D. Hale Brake
Kayes
Read
Associated Press
Detroit
Homer Ferguson
Prentiss BM. Brown
St. Ienace
Huey Long
Plymouth Weekly
Eaton
Hale Brake
Thomas Head
Hoth Ferguson
Harry F. Kelly
Michigan Republicans lead in pre Pearl Harbor era primaries
In Detroit and across Michigan, incumbent Republicans including Hoffman and Fenerowicz lead in preliminary returns from yesterday's primaries as island isolationism themes surface. Dorothy Kemp Roosevelt tops Democrats in the seventeenth district while Earl C. Michener and Shafer secure renomination notes.
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Detroit
Rudolph Fenerowicz
Clare ©. Hoffman
Allegan
J. T. Hammond
Dorothy Kemp Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Michigan
British Convoy Heavily Attacked in Atlantic
London reports a British convoy under heavy attack by German U boats with no carrier losses confirmed. The German high command claims 19 ships sunk from two convoys while Capt Rolf Muetzelberg is said to have died in the attack as his U boat continued operations.
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London
Atlantic
Rolf Muetzelberg
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GOP
Sheriff Scott
Bomer Ferguson
Rep
Prentiss M Brown
Dem
Murrey
van Wagoner
Eugene C Keyes
U.S
Earl C Michener
Redmond M. Burr
Vargas
Lawrence J. Hemmond
Sherif Elmer M. Bringman
Wardens
Judge Ferguson
Prentiss Brown
Senate
Dunial Chamber
Plana
Orion
Hoffman
Tenerowicz
Sadowski
John B. Sosnowski
Ann Arbor
Shafer
Battle Creek
Collins
Kalamazoo
J. AL
Steinbacher
Congressional
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