Move to Have Road Bill Vetoed by Governor
Reports circulate that a quiet effort seeks the Governor’s veto of the General Assembly roads bill. County Commissioners are asked to request veto. board members remain noncommittal while the governor has until May 6 to act. The bill’s public hearing requirement on road construction drew opposition and fears of conflicts among pressure groups.
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Baltimore County
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County Near Goal In War Bond Sales
Frederick county nears its Second War Loan goal with 60 percent of the $2,071,000 quota raised by Friday. Banks plus other subscribers contribute, lifting county totals to $2,416,810 when bank-held securities are included. Region 2 leads the drive with 327 investors and a total of $2,? million in sales.
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Sruecies
Taft
Washington
Montgomery
Carroll and
Howard
Holmes Ly Baker
Sands
Father Kills Two Daughters Then Kills Self
Bay City Michigan in the morning a distraught father of six shot and killed two young daughters and wounded two others before turning the shotgun on himself. Police used tear gas but could not quell the assailant's rampage in his home.
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Soldier's letter from overseas reaches Alamo resident
April 27 report from Alamo California notes Clyda Claunch receives a letter from Bil McGeehon who has just returned from overseas. The message begins Dear Clyda and ends Yours Bil with the middle portion unreadable in the clipping.
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Alamo
Calif
Clyda Claunch
Wantine
McGeehon
Oversess
Clyda
Nazis Looting Europe Of 36 Billions
Washington reports the Board of Economic Warfare describes Nazi looting across occupied Europe as surpassing all prior conquests. It tallies total plunder at about 36 billion dollars by the end of 1940 and warns that wealth, industry, and labor power have been seized and moved to Germany.
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Washington
Europe
Board of Economic Warfare
Germany
Poland
Japan
France
Norway
Edw. F. Haller Dies At Home
Edward Fessler Haller dies at his home 17 East Third Street after years of illness. He was born in Frederick and married Marie Stoner in 1904. A longtime merchant, he ran the Haller dry goods shop with his brothers on North Market Street. He belonged to the Evangelical Lutheran church and was a former Lions Club member. he also held Masonic membership in Lyndon Lodge 163 A M. Survived by his wife, one son John Haller, two sisters Ann Elizabeth and Clara Haller, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at 2 pm Thursday from 54 East Patrick Street with Mt. Olivet Cemetery burial. Funeral directors: Harry E. Carty Company. Washington note follows.
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Clara Haller
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Harry E. Carty Company
Heavy raid on Duisburg by RAF in major night strike
London reports Britain's biggest bomber attack on Duisburg last night with about 1000 tons of bombs on the German port. Seventeen bombers missing, likely heavy losses claimed by Air Ministry. Berlin radio says 16 raiders shot down. Civilian casualties noted.
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Associated Press
Grew Links German Japanese War Efforts Across The Allied Campaigns
United Nations planning for coordinated destruction of Germany and Japan is described as perfectly timed by former U S ambassador Joseph C Grew. He says the war against Japan and Germany is one war fought on multiple theaters, with China pinning back German forces as the Allies push in Africa and the Mediterranean.
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Japan
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Yunnin
Pacific
Europe
Air battles reach new fury on Russian front
Moscow reports intensified air warfare on the Soviet German front with Russians increasing air power against German positions. The Kuban Caucasus action remains the busiest with German bomber fleets and fighters massed in the Taman peninsula Crimea and Kerch area while Russian air activity rises after April 22.
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Kerch Strait
Nelson criticises department over fighting at hearings
Washington witnesses Nelson says government efforts can proceed on synthetic rubber high octane gasoline and escort vessels while condemning internal fighting. He told the Truman Committee that expediting construction and production will be pursued through cooperation rather than conflict.
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WPB
Donald M. Nelson
Truman
Jeffers
Pattersin Sod Petroleum
Jeks Nelson
Polish-Russian break shades Allied hopes for conciliation
London April 27 British officials disclose Poland and Soviet Russia severed diplomatic relations after a dispute over Polish charges of mass executions. The Polish government in exile meets to decide next steps while Britain, the United States, and other Allied governments seek a settlement in a high level talks at Downing Street with Prime Minister Churchill and Foreign Secretary Eden.
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Russia
Foreign Office
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Britain
Poland
Churchill
Anthony Eden
Wladyslaw Sikorski
John G. Winant
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Downing Street
General McNair Leaves Hospital After Injury
General Lesley J. McNair, chief of American ground forces, left a hospital bed three days after being wounded by a German artillery shell in northern Tunisia. He wore the Purple Heart, received for a scalp laceration and fractured shoulder, and joked he would like body armor to match the helmet.
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Tunisia
Zacharias Qualifies as City Liquor License Commissioner
Richard M Zacharias former Burgess of Emmitshucc qualified this morning in the office of Mie Clark to serve as liquor license commissioner for the unexpired term of the late Paul M Little of Thue mont. The term expires June 1 and Governor O'Conor had appointed Zacharias to succeed Little, reports confirm.
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Mie Clark
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Army says basic equipment for troops will lag into 1944 end
Lt Gen Arebon B. Somervell warned the Army Service Forces will not be able to furnish full basic equipment for all troops by late 1944. He said production is rising strongly and overseas needs are being met, but capital equipment for Allies will outpace U.S. forces this year. He urged balanced supply to both Europe and the Southwest Pacific without neglecting any theater.
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First Mothers Named as Mother's Day Guests at Fort Benning
Mrs. E Catherine Ensor of Westminster Maryland and Mrs. Catherine Fisher of Chicago are named as the first two mothers chosen as Mother's Day guests at Fort Benning with all expenses paid. Ensor is mother of Private Joan O Ensor at the parachute school and Fisher mother of Pfc John S Fisher at the parachute school. Twelve additional mothers will be selected for the special weekend.
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Small Bond Lets You Buy War Supplies
The $25 war savings bond can be purchased for $18.75, with $18 immediately allocated to guns, planes and equipment. The Treasury explains the bond funds will finance Army blankets gas masks and gas for self-inflating devices.
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Treasury
Big North Africa Battle Drives Germans Back Near Tunis
Allied forces push toward Tunis and Bizerte with heavy tank losses for Germany. British First Army and French units advance from Medjez El Bab toward Pont Du Fahs while American troops hit Green Hill and Bald Hill amid a sweeping front attack. Air forces fly over 1,000 sorties as Goumiers push toward Pont Du Fahs.
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Coal Mines Face Widespread Closures Across Region
Western Pennsylvania and Alabama coal mines moved toward shutdowns as UMWA members prepared for a possible strike on April 27. The unions warned operators to sign a new contract, while dozens of mines already halted production amid mounting labor tensions.
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Western Pennsylvania
Tadat
Columbus
Onis
United Mines Workers of America
Joan Owere
Tas
Umws
Washington
Group Votes Trade Pacts Approval by Ways and Means
Washington April 27 The House Ways and Means committee approves the reciprocal trade agreement program as requested by the State Department after rejecting Republican amendments. The panel accepts one amendment by Dewey to suspend trade with nations dealing with international cartels. Chairman Doughton says the measure renewing the State Department authority for three years will be sent to the House floor after tax issues are settled. The Democratic executive committee of Frederick sets a Wednesday meeting to pick precinct primary dates and a date for the Democratic municipal convention to nominate candidates for mayor city register and five aldermen for the June 8 election. Edward J. Smith chairs. Miss Mary S. Maulsby is secretary.
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