Deferment Rules Scrutinized by Draft Officials in Martinsburg
Selective service director Carl Eton Pierce said he will confer with draft boards in Martinsburg on proposed rules raising work unit requirements for farm deferments. East region would need 32 acres per man, west 16. Pierce criticizes perceived regional discrimination and notes potential full consideration for farmers increasing output. He will then proceed to Washington for a four district meeting.
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Charleston
Selective Service
Carleton C. Pierce
Martinsburg
Panhandle
Morgan, Jefferson
Berkeley
Hampshire
Carroll R. Miller
West Warwinia Horticulture Society
Usda War
Pierce
Paree
Washington
Fourth War Manpower District
Retired railroad car inspector Hugh Kinter dies at 84
Hugh Foster Milligan Kinter, 84, longtime Baltimore and Ohio railroad car inspector, died at his home 1307 Railroad Street after a brief illness. A Indiana County, Pennsylvania native born April 8, 1859, he lived here 63 years and was a Methodist church member. Survived by wife Elvira Alice Brown and children Ada Mayle, Lottie Lee Pier, Lawrence W. Kinter, Ceciley Losh, Bessie A. Butcher, Rose Setavely, a brother Linn Kinter, 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral at 2:30 Friday at 1307 Rivermont Street, Bartlett Funeral Home, Rev. J. R. Staley officiating. Burial in Woodedale cemetery.
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Hugh Foster Milligan Kinter
Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Street
Indiana County
Hugh
Emiline Walker Kinter
Methodist
West Main Strect
Elvira Alice Brown
Ada Mayle
Bertyourg
Lottie Lee Pier
Lawrence W. Kinter
Ceciley Losh
Bessie A. Butcher
Grafton
Rose Setavely
Wyoming
Linn Kinter
City
Aviation Trainee Harold Fawcett Reveals Wartime Service
Harold S. Fawcett, veteran aviation trainee with eight years of service, is featured as chief photographer and war action recorder. He served at Pearl Harbor and completed missions for Bougainville, New Britain, New Guinea, and Central Solomons campaigns. Also mentions Parkview’s Prank Fawcett and Great Lakes leave, plus five local men arriving in England including Messinger, Sapp, Boylen, Walls, and Thorn.
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Harold S. ‘Jabe) Fawcett
U.S
Pearl Harbor
Bougainville
New Britain
New Guinea
Solomons
United States Naval Plight Preparatory School
University of Texas, Austin
Texas
Fawcett
Prank Fawcett
Parkview
England
Wold
Bete Messinger
James Morgan
Thayersville
Samuel Sapp
J. M. Sapp
Bereh Street
Homer Boylen
Mieian
Erade
Harold Layton
Norman ©. Walls
William F. Watkins
Seek cash to fund anti poaching and enforcement efforts
Officials say at least 25 percent of funds are needed from the drain sale to allow the OPA to purchase evidence. Congress cut agency budgets forcing interruptions in countertriter efforts. An example from the west coast shows 2100 of personas to buy badges. 23 poachers of illegal stamps were arrested and the money will be returned after legal action. About 109000 women are employed in U S banks.
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OPA
Congress
Esult
Agaist Thess
Girl Scout Leaders Serve Over 158000 in 1943
In 1943 more than 158,000 adults served as volunteer troop leaders for the Girl Scouts, supporting girls across communities. The figure reflects broad participation as the organization expanded its programs during wartime.
Lemon Juice Recipe Claims Fast Rheumatic Pain Relief
An advertisement touts a home remedy using a mixture of water and lemon juice to relieve rheumatic pain. It promises quick results within 48 hours and offers a money back guarantee if pain persists. It promotes Ru-Ex Compound as a product carried by Malone's Drug & Chemical and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Slywain
Malone's Drug & Chemical
Salvation Army Guests Tonight At Grafton Meeting
The Salvation Army in Grafton hosts Brigadier Charles Dodd and Captain George Clenden nan from Baltimore divisional HQ for visits marking Capt Clenden nan's first Grafton appearance. A children and youth meeting led by Capt Clenden nan is set for Wednesday at 4 15 pm with evening services at 8 pm at 127 East Main Street.
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Salvation Army
Charles Dodd
George Clencennan
Baltimore
Clencenan
Grafton
William Powell
The
S. Army
Clendennan
Maryland
North
Patriotic Hen Displays Bomb Shaped Egg Named After Bomber
A hen proudly shows a bomb shaped egg called Bertile Myr tle referencing a famed Eighth Air Force bombing plane. Since the war began the bird's egg shape moved from Usui style to resemble the missiles used by airmen on international targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertile Myrtle
Eighth Air Force
Cyrtle
Enamy
International
Three City Fire Alarms Tie Up Fire Crews
City firemen responded to three alarms today caused by early spring grass and brush fires with minimal damage. The first call at 11 50 this morning involved a vacant lot shed or playlot fire. The second at 12 45 on East Knotts Avenue saw brush and grass ignite. The final alarm at 2 00 reported broom sage and brush in the rear lot of West Boyd Street alight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Knotts Avenue
West Boyd Street
Bombing raid on Cassino destroys town and German forces
Allied forces describe the March 15 Cassino air assault as the most intense bombing ever against Germany, leveling buildings and blasting ancient stone houses while infantry and artillery push the German pocket south of Carroceto. British and American troops patrol the perimeter as ground fighting continues.
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Cassino
Pulveriz
Naples
Germany
Cartoceto
Rme
Payeuasuyese Syoent
Carroceto
Nazi Prisoners Get C Rations As Reds Drive On
Reported Nazi prisoners are to receive C rations as Soviet forces push toward Kherson. The front line map shows a 106 mile gap widening south of the Dnieper with a major Red advance from the north toward Tarnopol Luck and toward the Romanian border. Von Manstein’s forces face peril as the Red offensives converge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dnieper Bend
Kherson
von Mannstein
Tarnopol
Sloan Arrested Again On Disorderly Conduct
Tom L of this city was arrested in Washington on charges of causing disturbance and placed in the city jail by the Mayor. C O King states Sloan has repeatedly been jailed for drunkenness and has been given time to reconsider his ways as authorities test military vehicle grounds in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom L
St Washington
C. O. King Morning Sloan
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Otate
Hugh Fma
Kiaster
Rvlrond Street
Bartlett
J. R. Staley
Woodedile Cemetery
Sir
Opera House
Dave
Pip i
Liceul
Nab Deserter
Washington, D. C
Dolores Bender
Inset
Pvt
Frank W. Collins
Collins
India
International Soundphoto
Great Lakes
Rex Jackson
U.S. Naval Training Station
E. J. Jacksne
West Main Street
West Boys Street
Talanderas
the Sentinel
Tonite
Hazel Barker
U. S
Malone’s Drug & Chemical Co
Rome
Cpl
Jeck E. McDermott
Lorain
Rumania
Petovka
Kiev
Cherkassy
Wie
Aue
Sora
Karen DeWort
Leigh Jason
Connie Low
Burt Kelly
Sloan
Zirxxeixii
Fort Pitt Shoe Stores, Inc
Cfier
United States
Clarksburg
Coca-Cola Bottling
WKS. Inc
Iice
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