No Interest In Primaries Now Only 10 Days Distant
Political observers report near total voter indifference to upcoming primaries in the city and county. May 1 is the election date with expected turnout under 20 percent of registered voters as candidates and endorsements receive little attention.
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U.S
Millard
Baltimore
Blanchard Bandall
Randall
Paul Robertson
Rives Matthews
Eastern Shore
County Central Comitee
County State Central Committee
Senator Tydings
Willis R. Jones
Baltimore City
Roosevelt
Charles Baden
Montgomery County
Vincent F Long
Stephen B. Peddicord
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Dewey
General MacArthur
Harald Stassen
Secu
Armed Services
Limited Furlough Schedule Planned for Troops in Central Pacific
New York April 21 Army officials will announce a limited schedule of furloughs for soldiers in the Central Pacific area on a percentage basis. Crowded transportation facilities have caused discontent, The Times reported.
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New York
The
New York Times
Central Pacific Army Headquarters
Central Pacifea
the Times
Germans Claim Soviet Troops Enter London Rumor
A German controlled radio broadcast alleged Soviet troops had landed in London. The report, likely in error, followed mentions of Princess Elizabeth reaching adulthood.
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Traly
London
Viehs
Parade Opens Frederick Boys and Girls Week With Big Youth Parade
Frederick plans its largest children's parade in 25 years for May 1 as part of National Boys and Girls Week April 30 to May 6. About 3,000 to 4,000 youths parade from Fourth and Market to Baker Park with Elm Street school dramatizations under Elm Street faculty.
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Frederick
Alton Y. Bennett
Market
Patrick Streets
Baker Park
Elm Street School
Frederick City
Frederick High School
Lincoln High
Elm Street
Parkway
Washington
North Market
Lincoln
St. John’s
Bennett
Frederick County Board of Education
Boys and Girls Week Committee
Japs Send Reinforcements To Kohima Front As Monsoon Nears
British and Indian troops push 30 miles northeast of Imphal toward Kohima as Japanese reinforcements move into the Kohima area. Allied garrison relieved earlier. Japanese losses count about 400 in recent fighting around the village. Stilwell's forces advance southward along the Mogaung river toward Kamaing near Myitkyina.
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Southeasteia
Kandy
Ceylon
Kohima
India
Dimapur
Imphal
Joseph W. Stilwell
Burma
Ban
Mogaung River
Kamaing
Myitkyina
Hot Senate Fight In Alabama Ends May 1
In Birmingham on April 21 the Democratic senatorial race in Alabama centers on the racial issue as voters prepare for the May 2 primary. Incumbent Lister Hill faces James A. Simpson, a Birmingham attorney, with both candidates accusing the other of opposing traditional white supremacy and segregation.
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Birmingham
Ala
South
Alabama
Lister Hil
Senate
James A. Simpson
Apple investment aids demand push amid today trade
In New York trading, stronger demand for apples lifted market sentiment though overall prices showed weakness as buyers remained cautious and near-term demand appeared soft.
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New York
Point Value Of Butter Likely To Be Reduced
Washington reports the ration value of butter may drop four points this week from 16 to 12? to 22. Informed sources say the Office of Price Administration will announce a cut with enough supplies to permit the reduction without shortages in remote producing areas.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Miss Florence Trail 89 Noted Italian Literature Figure dies
Miss Florence Trail longtime advocate for women in professions dies at home at 33 East Patrick Street after a lingering illness. Born September 1 1854 she grew up among Italian art and literature and taught at Daughters College Harrodsburg KY. She authored The History of Italian Literature and had written multiple papers and books before her passing.
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Florence Trail
East Patrick Street
Col
Charles E
Ariana McElfresh Trail
Miss Trail
East Church Street
U. S
Spain
Greece
Homer
Ticknor
Boston
Oliver Wendell Holmes
James Truman Clark
Samuel Eliot
Mighty Fleet Gathering Near Britain for Western Invasion
Berlin radio reports a massing of American and British naval forces in British home waters as troops depart London. Troop trains move to channel ports and eastern coasts amid rumors of an Allied assault synchronized with actions in the Ila and Balkans.
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London
Berlin
Pdunx
Erau
Vocevery
H ¥ Radio
Ila
Balkans
Morgenthau Reveals Joint Statement on Monetary Cooperation
Secretary Morgenthau announced a preliminary agreement on an international monetary cooperation program and said the joint statement would be made public simultaneously at 8 p m in Washington and in the capitals of United Nations members tonight.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
At & Pom
United Nations
Churchill Defends Mutual Aid Pact and Imperial Preference Stance
Prime Minister Churchill told the Commons that the 1942 British American mutual aid agreement protected imperial preference while not binding either side to abolish protective tariffs. He recalled Newfoundland talks with President Roosevelt and urged careful postwar economic planning to raise living standards and expand global trade.
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London
Churchill
Commons Today
Roosevelt
United States
Newfoundland
British Empire
White Star Earns Army Navy E Pennant Again at Everedy Company
Milestone note from Undersecretary of War Robert Patterson informs The Everedy Company of Maryland that they qualify to add a second White Star to the Army Navy E pennant for six more months of continued exemplary production. The letter commends the workers for patriotism and steady effort. Milton A. Pyle, 49, associate professor of civil engineering at Maryland University, died suddenly at his College Park home.
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Everedy Company
Robert P. Patterson
Evereds Company
Patterson
Arm Navy
Mira Forces
Milton A. Pyle
College Park
Maryland University
OPA Raises Poultry Price Ceiling Across April
The OPA boosted poultry ceiling by 15 cents per pound across all sales levels, effective immediately and through April. Stabilization Director Fred A. Vine announced revisions adding increments for May and June and a planned rise from January to June 1945. The move aims to lift overall poultry prices to about two thirds of a cent per pound over the year.
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Fred Abe Vinesun
OPA
Badoglio forms new civilian government in Italy
Naples April 2100 Vy Marstad Pietro Badoglio announces a new civihan war government with himself as Premier and Foreign Minister. War Navy and Air ministers remain. Finance headed by Badoglio. Five parties plus independents share posts. four ministers without portfolio named. Togliatti returns from Moscow to push cooperation with Badoglio.
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Marstad
Pietro Badoglio Tudes
Badoglia
Russia
Ercole Ercoli
Third International
Togliatti
Moscow
Badoglio
Stolen Taxi Crashes Into Parked Car in City
A Blu-Lite taxi stolen from West Patrick street crashed on East Second and East streets injuring a parked car owned by Robert Dutrow. Two soldiers were detained nearby and turned over to military authorities. The incident occurred around 11 PM with both vehicles heavily damaged.
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East Second Street
East Street
West Patrick Street
Robert Dutrow
Church Street
Frank Dorsey
Ofiesey Phillips
Strong Jap Forces Cross China Rail Line
Fragmentary report says Japanese forces crossed a Chinese rail line amid heavy fighting. The drive reportedly involved tens of thousands of troops and aims to push back enemy forces in Manchuria and the northeast region.
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China
Tram Lung
Cao S
Ueng
Cregion
Manchuria
Nazi Attacks In North Beaten Back By Russians
Allied dispatches report Soviet forces repelling German attacks along the Narva front and near the Carpathians as Red Army counterpressures push toward Peraria. Sevastopol remained under siege with naval bombardments and convoy losses noted, while Russian bombers hit several Axis shipping at sea.
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Narva
Carpathian
Peraria
Natesa
Stanislaw
Amna Vredried
Euieuce
Sevastopol
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Associated Pre
Henry C. Caly
Odesa
Admial
Sergei Federovic
Belazov
Hope Pistartani
Black Sea
Press urged to focus on public duty not free press
Washington April 2 Roy Roberts of the Kansas City Star urged the American Society of Newspaper Editors to emphasize responsibility over free speech. He said the press will keep a free press as long as it deserves it and called for constructive coverage supporting national duty and morale.
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Roy Roberts
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Nubows Pres
Robert
Kansas City Star
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Wye Society
Hitler
Gapanoan
Americ
Petia
Patton Arrives in European Theater for Duty
Gen George Patton Jr arrives in the European theater of operations to assume command of the Seventh Army. He is expected to lead American forces in forthcoming actions and coordinate allied operations under urgent wartime duties.
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London
George Patton, Jr
Fats Ration Points Persist in Household News
Public notices report household fats remain valued at two ration points. Readers are urged to combine purchases to maximize ration ports amid wartime supply concerns. Officials note waste dots and pestilence influence markets and that payees face state scrutiny.
U S Bombers Strike Japanese Bases Across Central Pacific
Allied forces led by General MacArthur and Admiral Nimitz pound Japanese positions in the Caroline and Marshall Islands. Dozens of raids since Sunday target Truk Woleai Wake Ponape and Moen with heavy Liberator bombardments and shipboard air cover.
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South Pasiig
Central Pacific
Aurshall
Culbert Islands
Army
Navy and
Marne Corps
Adin Chester W. Nimits
Central Pacifv Fishers
MacArthur
Caroline
Waoleat
Pingeliap
Nave
Truk
Nimite’ Command
Nimitz
Muk
Atoll
Dublin
Moen Islands
Seventh Army Air Force Liberator
Admiral
Ponape
Wake
Ainey
Het
Marshall Islands
MacArliui
Woleai
Allies Bomb Venice Harbor During World War II Actions
Fragmentary wartime report describes Allied bombing near Venice harbor and attacks on positions around Trieste. Mentions clouds hampering operations and fear of port damage affecting supply lines and morale.
Smoke forces evacuation in Baltimore event
A smoky incident in Baltimore forced a temporary evacuation as about 200 people, including dancers, were relocated from a venue on April 210. The cause appeared to be fumes from a fire or smoke source, and police and officials responded to secure the area.
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Baltimore
St. Joh
RAF Pounds Cologne With 1100 Planes In Major Night Raid
Allied air forces launched a massive strike against Cologne and rail targets in France and Belgium using about 1,100 aircraft. The attack aimed to sever transport links and destroy military objectives as part of a broader blitz across occupied Europe.
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RAF
Cologne
Genantinavascan
France
Belgium
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Atlantic Wall
Air Ministry
Britain
Reich
Dwight DB. Eisenhower
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Ollignies
Brussels
Lens
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le Chapelle
Paris
Beaufighters
Coastal Command
Papers Drop Their Suit in Australian Censorship Case
Sydney reports state that Australian daily papers, once halted by government censors, agree to drop injunctions after publishing controversial articles. A high court had enjoined further publication. papers now let the injunction lapse while a broader legal challenge proceeds.
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Australia
Dtown High Court
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