Record B-29 Raid Blasts Japanese Oil Centers
Allied air fleet of more than 400 B 29s attacked Honshu oil storage and fuel plants at Tokuyama Otake and Oshima to disrupt Japan's homeland supplies. The mission hit Shikoku and Kyushu airfields and faced heavy flak over a Japanese naval force with no confirmed American losses.
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AP Regrets War End Report Distribution
The Associated Press president Robert McLean says the AP profoundly regrets distributing on Monday the report of the total surrender in Europe before approval by Supreme Allied Headquarters. He notes the AP’s record of integrity and authenticity of news and references Cooper’s statement yesterday.
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Mt. Clemens to Have Swank New Theatre
Emsee Realty Co and operator R Roy Shook announce a new motion picture theatre to rise on Cass avenue at Walnut street. The 55 by 125 foot addition will seat 900, enter from Cass avenue, and use the existing seven story Monitor Leader building lobby. Ground will break once critical materials are released.
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Memorial Day Parade Honors Late President Roosevelt
Mount Clemens officials heard from Guy H. Griffith grand marshal that the Memorial Day parade will honor Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Griffith, veteran and VFW officer, urged inclusion of the late president among those who sacrificed for national and world freedom in the war era.
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Detroit
Veterans of Foreign Wars
City Officials Correct Bus License Misunderstanding
The City Commission was misinformed that a new pick-up bus service would start on Gratiot. Clerk Joseph H. Matthews explained the phrasing caused the impression, noting Crocker Cass Broadway and Terry streets referred to a Lakeshore line route, not a new service.
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Court Assailed Over Junk Yard Fight on Hubbard Avenue
City Commission backed action for a new junk business ordinance and showed support for taking to court the delayed cleanup of LeRoy's junk yard on South Broadway. Commissioner Edward J. Dubay opposed nearby yard while facing protests from residents and ongoing police and court actions over eight months.
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Henry Bruneel
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Bond Holders Seek Title to Disposal Plant
Macomb County supervisors heard a report on long running drain litigation tied to the Nine Mile drainage bonds. Bondholders, after court rulings declaring the bonds illegal, filed an amendment seeking a lien on the Nine Mile Disposal Plant in the Circuit Court.
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Macomb County
Nine Mile
Supervisors boost probate budget for neglected children
Macomb County supervisors at their regular session considered doubling the Probate Court budget for dependent and neglected children from 8000 to 16000 dollars. Probate Judge Joseph V. Trombly cited overdrawn funds with seven thousand one hundred forty four spent and about half the year uncovered. He highlighted economical care and overtime by three workers, one clocking over 240 hours in a year, as justification for the request.
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Joseph V. Trombly
War-Torn Europe Faces Reconstruction After Nazi Collapse
Allied forces arrest prominent Nazis including Konrad Henlein and Karl Frank as Europe begins rebuilding. Russian troops liberate Prague amid heavy casualties. refugees and German stragglers head west toward American lines after the city’s fall. See EUROPE-Page 2.
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Weygand Held by Paris Police Amid Arrests
Paris police disclosed the arrest of Gen Maxime Weygand last night amid unspecified charges. Also taken into custody was former tennis champion Jean Borotra, both recent survivors of German camps in the Alps.
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Tokyo Feels Allies Too Harsh to Pass
San Francisco dispatch reports Comei News Agency saying the United Nations repeat Versailles errors by imposing a harsh peace on Nazi Germany. It argues division into occupation zones aims to create Soviet and Anglo American spheres of influence in Europe. Domer proposes a Europe federation under German leadership for stability.
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Fire Prevention Essay Winners Named in City Contest
Six winners from public and parochial schools announced by city chairman Milton Thomas in the Fire Prevention essay contest. First prize is $25, with $10 and $5 for second and third in each class. High School winners are Lueia Lapin Betty Krickstein and Joan Glisky. Junior winners are Dawn Hameister Dennis O'Brien and Phyllis Kraatz. Mayor Wagner awarded prizes at a noon luncheon at Gowanie Golf Club. Over 250 essays entered.
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Mount Clemens High School
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St. Mary's High School
Dawn Hameister
St. Mary’s
Dennis O'Brien
St. Mary's
Phyllis Kraatz
Lutheran
Gowanie Golf Club
Albert A. Wagner
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Red Cross Blood Plan Closed in Detroit Area
Macomb County Red Cross Blood Donor Service ends its blood collection mission for armed forces on May 18 as Army and Navy needs drop from 90 000 to 45 000 pints weekly. Centers in East Detroit Roseville Center Line St Clair Shores Utica Romeo Richmond New Baltimore Mount Clemens will wind down after 40 months of service. Mrs Walter Fenton thanks the county for its cooperation and notes 13 253 pints donated since January 1942.
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Macomb County
Red Cross Blood Donor Service
Detroit
Europe
Hes. Fenton
East Detroit
Roseville
Center Line
St. Clair Shores
Utica
Romeo
Richmond
New Baltimore
Mount Clemens
John Kantner
Fenton
Point System Sets Release Threshold for Army Personnel
The Army introduces a point system for discharge of enlisted personnel after Victory in Europe, setting a minimum 85 points across service credit overseas duty combat and parenthood. About 1.3 million men are to be released in 12 months, with separate service scores to follow in six weeks. Officers face tougher criteria balancing military necessity and responsibilities.
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Russian losses in World War II Berlin estimate 12 to 15 million
Canadian Broadcasting Company correspondent cites a source claiming Soviet casualties cost 12 to 15 million lives including about half civilians. He notes prior official tallies were 5.3 million killed missing or captured in 1944 and 20 million casualties reported by Germany in 1943, with no civilian loss figures released by Moscow.
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Macomb Red Cross to Hold Annual Meeting May 21
The Macomb county American Red Cross chapter will hold its annual meeting Monday May 21 at 8 pm in the Circuit Court room fifth floor Macomb county building Mount Clemens. John E Merrill chairman announces election of the chapter officers including chairman vice chairman secretary and treasurer and invites all members to attend.
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Spring Serenade At High School Auditorium
A capacity audience is expected tonight as over 500 students from public schools perform in the Spring Serenade at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The program features 300 grade school pupils, the A Cappella Choir and high school Glee Clubs, bands directed by Alice Vance, orchestral pieces under Margaret Simpson, and a ballet group by Eugenia Stepkowska with orchestra accompaniment.
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Alice Wright
Alice Vance
Margaret Simpson
Service Names Sought for War List Shortfall in V E Day Edition
The Monitor Leader explains that many servicemen could not be named in Tuesday's V E Day edition. Editors apologize for omissions and say it is better to publish a reasonably correct list than none. They invite readers to submit names for a service page on page two.
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