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1 _iidcd with th#* oilier mac hine, { heen drhmg on the loft hand sole J chine* via* not known thin noony* *idMessagmPhippinesdaanhCL I mrIIderiif;eserPromotion0STASSEN SWORNLt. Col. E. B. Miller, leaderIof Brainerd s men and all oth-CREATE PACIFICINTO THE NAVYers comprising the 194th tankbattalion on the Philippine warWAR COUNCIL TORESERVE CORPSfront, was sate, healthy and ingood spirits on Jan. 13, 1942,sC,k,aid8-tore-‘gi-t.itST. PAUL n I!1 Gov. Harold E.Stassen, 34, the nation's youngest governor, was sworn in today as a Lieutenant Commander in the U. S. Naval Reserve.The oath was administered in the governor's office at the state cupi-tol by Lieut. Com. H. C. Doan.com. mandant at the Wold-Chamberlain Naval Air Base in Minneapolis.Lieut. Com. Truman C. Penney, chief of the Might selection board at Wold-Chamberlain Field, and Col. J. E. Nelson, state selective service director, attended the biiefa letter received by his wifehererevealed.MEET WEDNESDAYicThe letter, one of severalwhich arrived from Brainerdmen the past week end, is thefirst communication from thebattle-scarred Philippines toBrainerd since Christmas Eve.The entire letter, veiled and giving little definite information,was in a tone which suggestedceremonies.that at least the major portionisily1-:sStassen announced last week that he had obtained the commission but would run for re-election next fall. He said that if re-elected he would resign from office aftei the next legislative session and enteractive duty with the*Navy in Apiil,1943.Stassen said he would enter theGreat Lakes Naval Training School April 6 for 30 days of intensivetraining.of the outfit was in good healthand spirits through the middleInvestigate Deathof January.Pro mot ion rniihrnmlnof Bemidji ResidentBEMIDJI d'.Rt—Authorities todayinvestigated the death of William K Elliott, 60, who died of heart disease after a street fight.Bernard Chouinard, 22, with whom Elliott quarreled over a $3 debt, was held pending further investigation.County Coroner Charles W. Van-dersluis said Elliott died a natural death’’ of schlerosis of the heartarteries and complications.ramFeafcureslookingConfirmed by the message was the army officer’s piomotion to the tank of lieutenant colonel. The piomotion was effective Dec, 19. prior to the publicized tank battle of Dec. 26 Mrs. Miller was given advance notice of the promotion in that her allotment from the government was increased Jan. 1. Two weeks ago, she received another increase in allotment but has had nonotification of the believed to beWASHINGTON (IT* - Creation of a Pacific War Council which will sit in Washington was announced touay by President Roosevelt.Membership of the council— which will hold its first meeting at the White House Wednesday— includes Australia, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Canada, China, Great Britain and the United States.The Piesident, announcing ere-ault;»n of the council, said:“It in imperative that all of the United Nations now actively on-gaged in the 1*1 ific clt; M.rt consld-ei togothei matters of policy relating to our joint vir effort,“An effective war can only beticanmii iclChir feionrajthlt;thni|hacoprosecuted with the complete cooperation and under.-t mdm^ of ailthe nations concerned.‘He explained that the new council “will be in intimate contact witha similar body in LondonThree Are FinedHere Today forSOmi c o rm usthisqnoCOmipiomotion.Cited for DecorationcooILt. Col. Miller has also been cited for the Silver Star Citation, one of the six honors granted to army men by the United States. The citation is being considered for certain things which have happened in combat, the Brainerd man stated. “I can’t tell you at this time just what for and where but it is a coveted thing to have and I’m glad and thankful I could hold up my end of it to that extent.” He went on to mention that word of the promotion and citation might have been made by radio but he would not know about that.Can’t Tell Newsofle-ork-in311heit-illorssIO-The mixed octette will sing Thursday afternoon at 1:30, giving contest numbers. Miss Alice Hanson will be the soloist in two numbers.Careless DrivingfitTtuee drivers were fined a total of $57 and 10 days in the city jail this afternoon in traffic court on charges of careless driving.Veto J Vatalaro was fined $29 when he pleaded guilty to cai eleas driving along Washington and A streets from Sixth street to Third avenue. On payment of $4 eo.jts balance of fine was suspended. He was picked up Saturday.Cail H Peterson was fin*- i $26on a similar charge. He pleaded guilty after being picked up Saturday while driving on Highway -10 in Irondale township.Victor Carlson, in a continuedCfdrnndijargoRalph Williams, choir director, will not be present, but has worked with the students in preparing forthe programs.The annual Dispatch CookingSchool is held each afternoon, Monday through Thursday, beginningI can’t tell you any news,” Lt Col. Miller continued in the letterto his wife. The envelope in which the letter came was marked Censored by Lt. Col. E. B. Miller,” leading to the belief that part of his duty is to censor letters. In the message, which was only a page and a half long. Miller mentionedhe believed it might be easier in the future to communicate with the United States by mail. The lettercase, wag given a 10 day sentence in the city jail. This sentence was suspended for a year, however, and his di iver’s license suspended until May 26.gaarbearMst iat 2 o’clock.MILLER(Continued on page 2.)Postpone MurderaCOMTrial, Judge li!mithst tMINNEAPOLIS (Lib — Illness ofDistrict Judge W. \V Bardwell today forced postponement until Wednesday of the trial of Rudolph Rediker, who is accused of fu-t degree murder in the bathtub death of his wife last Jan. 25.initivgaofagfoi
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Brainerd Daily Dispatch
Brainerd, Minnesota, US
Mon, Mar 30, 1942
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