Post War Highway Plan Urges Jobs and Airports
William F. Childs Jr. of the Maryland State Roads Commission urges postwar planning to absorb about thirty five million transitioning workers through highway and airport construction. He cites data on road failures and argues parking meter funds could finance off street lots, while Rotary members pledge cooperation for bond drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam F. Childs, Jr
Maryl and State Roads Commission
Childs
Rotary Club
Frederick
Brea Nf
PWA
Holmes
Baker
James H. Gambrill, Jr
Fliae
Charles McC Mathias
Millard E. Crum
William Leichert
Don Russell
Isaac Weinberg
Lexington
L. F. Fitzpatrick
Toronto
Canada
Mentzer in England Serviceman Ties to Jeannette Family
In England Saturday Mentzer, now stationed in England, has served since December 1M. He is the son of Mr and Mrs. 5. F. Mentzer of Jeannette Pennsylvania and for years made his home with his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. H. A Norris west of Middidawna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sat. Mentzer
England
5. F. Mentzer
Jeannette
H. A Norris
Middidawna
Shipyards Lose Thousands of Workers in War Drive
Labor turnover in shipyards threatens 18 million dead weight tons of merchant vessels and escorts as Maritime Commission reports a 11.2 percent monthly turnover in Q1. Deficit of 71,078 workers, Pacific Coast hardest hit with 60,854 short. Vickery calls for reversal to keep ship program on schedule. Also notes anniversary at Ottebein Guild and Centennial Memorial United Brethren church with music and social events.
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Washington
Maritime Commission
S10
Howard N. Vickery
Commission
Vickery
Scort
Shipy Yards
Pacific Coast
Ieserves
Ottebein Guild
United Brethren Church
Iau
Mater Charles Anders
Grace Keyes
Dorothy Keyes
Harriett Shook
Induction and Navy Enlistment News for Colliffower Family
In Army and Navy notices Pvt Howard 8 Colliffower Jr was inducted in January and recently transferred from the Army Air Corps base at Miami Beach Elgin Field Fra Thomas F Colliffower Fireman Clars enlisted November 17 and is now stationed They are the son and daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard S Collifiow Market Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Farm Bloc I Is Sent Back To Committe
Washington April 7 Farm bloc rescues the vetoed Bankhead bill by a 2 to 23 vote, sending it back to the Agriculture Committee to keep it alive. Administration efforts to kill the measure failed, though the vote signals a threat to revive it if wage increases threaten inflation. The bill would set farm price ceilings and affect government benefit payments. enactment requires a two thirds vote in both houses, with the committee allowed to act later this session.
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Washington
Farm Bloc
Senate
Friendly Agriculture Committee
Roosevelt
Agriculture Committee
Barkley
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Vandenberg Ur-Mich
Bankhead
D-Ala
Utwkth
Lewis
Congress
US Granted Free License For Mareng Cell In War Effort
The J Glenn L Martin Company today announced it granted the Government a free license to its Mareng cell, a key patent for self sealing battle tanks and fuel transport, developed under Red B Gray. Martin said the cell, designed to resist bullet damage and seal immediately, is issued to speed victory and aligns with air craft war production council aims. Camp Pickett VA welcomed Freddie Singer to aid training, with Singer noted for boxing past and combat expertise including jiu jitsu.
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Baltimore
J .Glenn L. Martin Company
Mareng Cell
Glenn L Martirt
H. H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
Martin
Red B Gray
Matin
Singkeh
Pickere
Pickett
First Army
Frederick Counlians
al Singer
D. John Markey
Frederick Singer
Brothers Shaffer Brothers in Army Stationed at Southern Camps
Two Brunswick brothers, Privates Charles C and Irvin W Shaffer, recently inducted into the Army, have been assigned to separate southern camps. Charles serves at Camp Rucker Alabama while Irvin is at Camp Croft South Carolina. They are sons of Mr and Mrs H H Shaffer.
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Charles C
Irvin W. Shaffelle
Brunswick
South
Charles
Camp Rucker
Ala
Irvin
Camp Croft
5. C
Forest fires reported near Poolesville and Burkittsville
District Forest Warden Herman D. Toms reports two fires this week in the Gambrill Park area. The Monday blaze burned about 40 acres west of Poolesville in Club Hollow. residents aided firefighters. A Wednesday fire near Burkittsville damaged about a quarter acre of timber. Both likely started by farmers burning brush, with rapid response limiting damage.
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Herman D. Toms
Gambrill Park
Poolesville
Club Hallow
Burkittsville
Toms
Manley Dies Suddenly in Cumberland at 63
Harry Albert Manley 63 longtime Cumberland figure dies at Memorial Hospital from a heart attack. Born Harrisburg April 10 1880 he moved to Cumberland 35 years ago. Former Second National Bank associate and Cumberland Brewing Co manager. Served as city police and fire commissioner to fill term. Mason and Ali Ghan Shrine representative for 20 years and president of Ali Ghan Shrine Country Club.
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Cumberland
Harry Albert Manley
The
Cumberland Fair Association
Memorial Hospital
Harrisburg
Manley
Second National Bank
Cumberland Brewing Company
Harry Irvine
Thomas W. Koon
State Tax Commission
Manlese
Ali Ghan Shrine Temple
Imperial Council of the Shrine
Ali Ghan Shrine
Deferment Plea For Policemen Hears Aldermen Action
At a regular session on Wednesday night the Aldermen agreed to petition local draft boards to defer Frederick policemen. Chief Arthur C. Poulsen noted nine officers subject to call and urged attention to a WPB ruling that holds policemen with two years of service as essential. The board also discussed city staffing and repairs, including sewage connections, CCC buildings at Fishing Creek, and new benches for Baker Park.
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Arthur C. Poulsen
Frederick
Poulen
Lloyd C. Culler
Edward J. Smith
Edward S. Mobley
Armed Services
Washington
CCC
Fishing Creek
Roger H. Willard
Elmer St. Clair Maxwell
Roxbury
Bnoy
W. Raymond Walter
Baker Park
McCurdy Field
Hugh V. Gittinger
Local youth enlists in Marine Corps training in SC
In Training Pvt Crambaugh son of Robert E Crambaugh Sr formerly of Frederick and grandson of Mrs G M Crambaugh of this city has enlisted in the Marine Corps and is in training in South Carolina He is a graduate of Keyser West Virginia High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt. Crambaugh
Robert E. Crambaugh
Frederick
G. M Crambaugh
Marine Corps
South Carolina
Keyser, W. Va
Leaders at Brenner Pass Discuss Europe Defense
Reports from Rome indicate Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini held talks likely at the Brenner Pass on plans for defending Europe against invasion. Mussolini focused on Italian defenses facing Allied advances in Tunisia as they reviewed the broader strategic defense problem with their main advisers present.
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Bern
Switzerland
Rome
Hitler
Mussolini
Brenner Pass
Europe
Tunisia
Hart in Hospital After Workplace Injury
Mrs. Martin Henry Kepler of Middletown was notified Wednesday night that her husband was injured at work and is hospitalized in Havre de Grace Maryland.
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Hart
Martin Henry Kepler
Middletown
Havre de Grace
Five Drivers Lose Licenses In State Hearing
W. Dana Rudy, State License Examiner, revoked automobile driving permits for five drivers after hearings at the Court House. Six others had permits suspended, with one case pending re-examination after a failed eye test. Reprimands issued in two cases. Names include James Paul Adams, Leo Sylvester Fritz, Joseph Wile Nam Haugh, Jerome J. Hoffman, Jesse Ray Marshall, and others.
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W. Dana Rudy
Court House
James Paul Adams
Middletown
Leo Sylvester Fritz
Frederick
Joseph Wile
Nam Haugh
South Market Street
Jerome J. Hoffman
Boest
Jesse Ray Marshall
Thurmont
William Lee Cariford
North Market Street
Nelson Cockswell
East Patrick Street
Ira Staley Grimes
Howard G. Shipe
Brunswick
West Virginia
Shipe
Brown
Fitz
Grimes
Gillugi
Ad Marshell
Deed Recorded Transfer Of Middletown Farm To Ahalts
William H. Gaver and wife sold a 79 acre Middletown district farm to J. Guy Ahalt and wife for about $5,000. The note mentions New Holland as Australia’s original name.
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William H. Gaver
J. Guy Ahalt
Middletown
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Roads Commission
Henry A. Mentzer
Army
Navy
Colliflower, Jr
Firemson
Themay F. Colliflower
U. S
Burma
Neazaunghpei
Mrs
H. H. Shaffer
Charles C. Shafer
Irvin W. Shaffer
California
Harry A. Manley
Poulsen
Burall
Bike Man
Delphey
West Patrick St
Edgie Russell
West
Patrick Street
Pvt
Robert E. Crambaugh, Jr
Australia
New Holland
Patrick St
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