Bonded Debt Of City Cut $117,000 In Past Year
Frederick city reduced bonded indebtedness by 117000 in 1943, lowering future interest by about 4000 annually. The year ended with expenditures exceeding revenue by 43124.77, but a year-end surplus of 63827.47 plus a net water department profit of 24.36 kept finances in good shape. Unpaid water rents fell to 11601.65, while total uncollected taxes dropped to 16841.80. Outstanding bonds stood at 1244000. The auditor urged monthly, detailed budget reports to the Board of Aldermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
George G. Scott and Company
Charlotte
N. C
General Operating Fund
Board of Aldermen
Wounded Yet At Ceremonies
Public Relations Officer Major Warner W. Hail announced Corporal Alfred L. Mer of Ha Kansas will attend the Army Navy E pin presentation at Price Brothers Company in Frederick. Mer was wounded during heavy combat at Maknassy Tunisia and is hospitalized at Walter Reed General Hospital in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner W. Hail
Alfred L. Mer
Ha Kansas
Frederick
Price Brothers
Explosion Rocks French Coast Echoes Across Deal
A blast off the French coast was heard near Deal and other British towns, raising fears of a bombing or blast linked to ongoing coastal defenses. The event occurred around noon and follows multiple similar incidents in recent days as authorities assess the threat and scope.
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London
Deal
British
Dovner Strait
Citizens ask for kerosene aid in relief request
A letter to the Monroe county relief board from Rochester residents pleads for more kerosene to cook their meals. The board grants the request, providing additional fuel to those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Monroe County
Re‘ion Board
Aiding With Sugar Applications Trained Local Helpers
Through the Maryland State Extension Service Rural Women's Clubs in Frederick County have trained representatives to assist women with canning sugar application blanks. Miss Jesse Hammerly announced club members ready to help, with other neighborhood volunteers taught to use the forms. Homemakers may write for blanks now and contact club presidents for names of helpers in their area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland State Extension Service
Frederick County
Ration Board
Jesse Hammerly
Adamstown
William Gav
Charles A. Walter
Hallenger
T. P. Culler
Braddock
Joseph Reeder
J. W. B. Summers
Buckeystown
L. F. Magaha
Emmitsburg
Ernest Shriver
Joseph Hoke
Harmony Grove
Carl Brown
Jefferson
Luther Remsburg
Johnsville
Frank Soper
Harry Holtzople
Jug Bridge
Edward Sharpe
Albert King
Lewistown
Mehrle H. Ramsburg
R. Paul Buhrman
Libertytown
Edwin Devilbiss
Merryland Tract
Thomas, Tucker
Middletown
David Young
Frank Darner
Mid-Valley
J. Wilmer House
Two Minor German Attacks Repulsed
Allied forces repulsed two minor German attacks in the Adriatic sector of the Italian front as bad weather limited air operations to routine patrols. Only 80 Allied sorties were flown with no enemy planes observed over the battle area and one Allied plane listed as missing. Allied naval forces sank four small enemy supply ships and prisoners were taken.
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Allied
Naples
Adriatic
Mediterranean Air Force
Fifth Army
Corsica
Northeast Rainstorm Drops Monthly Rainfall Total
A Northeast rainstorm pushed the month’s rainfall to 3.44 inches by eight this morning, just above normal. The 0.21 inch of precipitation by 8 a.m. cooled temperatures with a low of 41 degrees. Gardeners lament slow progress as wet weather delays planting and field work.
Two Ships Sink In Fog Ten Men Are Lost
In heavy fog on Lake Erie at dawn two ship collisions killed ten seamen. The James W. Reed, from Cleveland, collided with the Ashcroft north of Erie, while the Frank Viger sank after hitting the Minch in Pelee Passage. Twenty Reed crewmen were rescued. all Viger crew survived. Coast Guard reported 26 Reed survivors en route to Erie with medical teams en route.
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Cleveland
Lake Ewie
James WH. Reed
jPockands Mather Lines
Keterlake Steamship Co
Erie
Dcraft
Canadian Steamship Lines, Ltd
Montreal
Ure Reed
Ashcroft
Columbia Traveit Co
Frank Viger
Win Repo
Pelee Passage
Lake Erie
Phillip Minch
Kinsman Transit Co
Vivar
Minch
Coast Guard
Reed
Escanaba
Mich
Buffalo
N. Y
Toledo
Chicago
Tire Record Needed With Extra Applications
The War Price and Rationing Board announced that over 25 percent of gasoline ration applicants face delays because they lack a current tire inspection record. Each supplemental gasoline application must include the tire inspection record, though a fresh inspection is not required with every submission. A valid tire record must accompany the application regardless of method, and operating without it is not legal.
Red Men Elect State Officers At Meeting
Cumberland April 27 P D H Holston of Berlin was elected Great Sachem of the Great Council of Maryland Javed Order of Red Alen Hesuee of Westernport Prophet W Ewald Roehl of Cumberland chosen Junior Sagamore after W Fitchen Baltimore withdrew Jame A Phillips of Baltimore advanced from Jur 10 Sener ce Maer are Wf Keeyer of Re Bohannan Caior Warane Thomas HH Tasiar of Midland and lob WD Tes af Northoast paid desates to the ae corvon ert Toder me Grent iets aot Bakingare and oma H ie Reaper of smepting
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Cumberland
P—D. H. Holston
Berlin
Great Council of
Maryland
Javed Order
Red Alen
Hesuee
Westernport
W Ewald Roehl
Sagamore
W. Fitchen
Baltimore
Jame
A Phillips
Balimore
Midland
Northoast
Ae Corvonert
Rout by Cloudburst Floods Prattville Area
A heavy April cloudburst forced residents to flee as floodwaters rose up to ten feet near homes in Prattville. The sudden deluge overwhelmed several hundred people, damaging property and prompting emergency responses from local authorities.
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Prattville
Shows No Speed Prompts New York Experimental Advertising
The fragment notes an April 27 event in New York about a speed show or campaign described as a hot seller for sale week. It mentions Ye z Pubng teecniul and an oma fon dd ta dees apoed, with unreadable details but hints at a tech or public display in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tay Comba
Selon
Senator Murdock warns liquor industry fuels prohibition
Washington April 27 Senator Murdock, a member of the Senate liquor investigating committee, urged a closed session to reveal a private inquiry by counsel J G Sourwine. He accused the industry of unreliability and said corrupt practices drive high prices and lower blend quality.
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Washington
Murdock Debinh
Murdock
Senate
J. G Sourwine
Pattern For Future Drives By U S Set
Washington April 27 Pattern for future drives again at dapar set by the long leap frog up a New Guinea coast and the complete cooperation of land, sea and air forces, Secretary of War Stimson said today There is evidence that future hops can be even longer than those we have thus far taken The landings of American infantrymen at Hollandia in conjunction with those at Aitape should alarm the Japanese The action is described as methodical by General MacArthur bringing the Palau islands within range of a based bomb Tokyo is aware the pattern set in New Guinea threatens the Japanese empire and the home islands In other theaters Stimson reviewed operations In India British Indian troops have begun to take the offensive north and northeast of the Imphal plain In the continuing air assault on Germany losses were fewer than in earlier penetrations though more planes took part Air operations from Italy against Balkan centers aid the Russian southern offensive Stimson noted the Allied forces in the east meeting forces from the west and drew a parallel to the 1860s war ending the pattern for future drives was set
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Washington
Dapar
New Guinea
Stimson
Hollandia
Aitape
Douglas MacArthur
Palau
Tokyo
India
Imphal Plain
Germany
Italy
Balkan
Union
Negro Arrested In Local Robbery Case
A local colored man was arrested last night and held on a $1,000 bond on a warrant charging receiving stolen goods related to jewelry and money from the residence of Magistrate Alton Y. Bennett Sundaught. Detective Sergt. Frank Dorses declined comment as the investigation continues. Reports say Hackey was named by youths at Montevue as the recipient of a ring taken from the Bennett home. No recovery of property is known.
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Alton Y. Bennett
Sundaught
Charles W. Hack
Seetreet
Frank Dorses
Hackey
Montevue
Bennett
Army Casualties Now Total 118 425
Army casualty totals rise to 118 425 as official reports recount losses across campaigns. The tally reflects ongoing conflict costs and opaque wartime accounting.
Secretary Knox Confined at Home in April Update
Secretary Knox remains confined to his home in Washington addressing a gastrointestinal ailment. The illness prompted a cautious postponement of duties as authorities monitor his condition and plan a gradual return to responsibilities under President Roosevelt’s guidance.
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Knox Hilk
Ward's Head Taken From Office By 2 Soldiers
Two soldiers seized Montgomery Ward and Company Chicago plant ejecting chairman Sewell Go Avery from his offices after he refused to yield to government authority amid a labor dispute. Attorney General Francis Bridle said the ejection was ordered to keep the business running while possession remained with government bookkeepers and plant operations continued. Avery claimed he was the boss and would do things his way, then resisted and was carried out of the building. He refused to cooperate with U S officials. Wayne C. Taylor directed Maj. J. Robert to eject him and prevent return until cooperation occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Montgomery Ward and Company
Sewell Go Avery
GY Company
Tuo
Avery
Stam
Biddle
Aley
United States
New Espionage By Foe Likely Stirs Public Warnings
Stowe, Major Albert J., Military Intelligence, Washington, told the General Federation of Women's Clubs in St. Louis on April 27 that enemy espionage could rise as Allied forces advance. He warned that even small talks by civilians can reveal plan details and stressed strict military censorship to protect secrecy and hasten victory.
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St. Louis
Albert J. Stowe
General Staff of Military Intelligence
Washington
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Stowe
Relati
Coxe There Again Verse From General Bond Theme
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Coxe and a general theme of bonds and economic measures. Mentions 7 000 jobless men and interest bearing bonds tied to wartime actions. Readable parts point to a contemporary political financial discussion.
Placed Under Arrest on Carroll County Warrant
Panui Ajnaugh was arrested this morning by Deputy Sheriff Pani Bo Raosads on a Carroll County warrant. He was taken to the county jail to await Carroll County authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panui Ajnaugh
Sherif Pani
Carrol Cour
Yar
Carroll County
Sprirkers Reclassified On Draft Update At Meeting
Unclear text indicates Sprirkers were reclassified to 1 N on the draft during a recent meeting. No clear names or places could be identified in the legible portion.
Stiwell’s Forces Break Through in Northern Burma Advance Near Manpin
Allied columns under Stilwell press into northern Burma driving toward Manpin and Kohima area. Reports describe Chinese and American units advancing to seize Manpin and push west of the Mogaung valley while Japanese forces redeploy along Kohima front amid an imminent major battle. Casualty and supply lines noted as reinforcements flood Kohima and Manipur corridor.
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Southea
Kandy
Deyion
Kohuna
Assam
Kohima
Manipur
Hillien
Rehima
Rohime
Taphaloo
KILLEDOIN SHELTER Mystery Text
Fragmentary OCR reads like an unclear note about shelter, numbers, and names. key details and context are garbled, making it impossible to identify a clear person, place, or event from the readable fragments.
Muster Out Pay Records and Military Benefits Noted
A garbled historical notice references muster out pay and war service benefits. It mentions sums such as 400 or more, 655 800, and 200 payments for personnel with varying days of service, noting eligibility under United States authority and references to a Sur veyors, War Seere Stumeon, and an Aira woman.
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AGA
Mischarard
Wed Ta Casa UK
75 Arrests In Morals Case In Seattle
Sheriff Harlan Callahan says at least 75 arrests will be made after an probe into "wolf packs" that admit young girls to gatherings. Housing projects near Seattle have led to forced vacates for 100 young workers linked to orgies. An 11 year old was allegedly compromised by multiple men. Fifteen arrests target contributing to delinquency of minors. others charged with supplying liquor to minors. Investigations extend to autos, taxis, cemeteries, and Long Acres race track grandstand.
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Seattle
Sherif
Sherif Callahan
Jack Best
Sheriffs Office
More OCS To Close Soon
Washington April 27 A further reduction in officer candidate schools was announced by Secretary Stimson as Army requirements for junior officers shrink. Of 26 U S schools not more than 11 will operate by fall and only the Australia overseas school remains active. Knox Ky OCS ends May 29 with graduation September 23. Three others close this summer: Edgewood Arsenal July 8, Ft Mich June 27, Camp C N C June 1.
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Washington
War Stimson
Army
United States
Stimson
Australia
Armored Command Ocs
Fi Knox
Edgewood Arsenal
Mad
Military Police
Ft. Mich
Camp An C
Ft. Belvoir V Field Arilery
Sill
Oklo
Finance
Durham
Ft. Benning
Ann Arbor
Mich
Medical Administration
Camp Barkeley
Tex
Ordnance
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Camp Lee
Signal
Ft. Monmouth
Transportation
New Orleans
Law
Army Ai Forces
San Antaro
Miami Fla
Preinduction Notices Prepared by Local Draft Board One
Local Draft Board One prepared to send out pre induction notices to reservists. Those under 26 will be summoned to Baltimore for pre induction physical examinations. The call targets mainly younger men with additional calls expected during the month for the older age brackets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tocus
Baltimore
Unis
War Labor Board criticized by American Newspaper Publishers Association committee
A special standing committee of the American Newspaper Publishers Association said the War Labor Board arbitration machiners was criticized today as dominated by outsiders whose aidings are motivated and frequently untrustworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Premayer
War Labor Board
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Bomb blitz pounds Reich in massive Allied air raid
London reports Allied air forces strike Nazi targets in a massive pre invasion offensive. US Liberators and Flying Fortresses join 2 000 planes to drop thousands of tons on Schweinfurt Essen Paris rail yards and Hamburg while German bombers raid English coast and Portsmouth harbors. Skies filled with planes for hours as heavy losses are reported on Schweinfurt and Vileneuve Saint Georges.
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London
U. S
Atlantic
Essen
Schweinfurt
Paris
Naa
France
Germany
Italy
Cay
Channel
Zon
Pittsburgh
Villeneuve St. Georges
Hamburg
Berlin
Portsmouth
Krung Works
Air Ministry
Surrender Passes From Japan Lure Troops In Propaganda
Washington reports U S officials released Allied finds of Japanese surrender passes and propaganda leaflets from the Southwest Pacific. The passes promise armistice, urge surrender, and show white flags with lyrics praying for peace. Other leaflets mock leaders, question fidelity, and urge soldiers to consider prison camps, with art depicting a prewar GI.
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Washington
Office of War Information
Southwest
Pacific
Owi
G. I. Joe
Japanese advance widens in Hosan region amid famine relief
Chinese dispatches report a northern Japanese push expanding over about 1800 square miles in nine days. The offensives threaten a record wheat crop as millions of famine-stricken Chinese await relief.
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Hosan
Dual Personality Johnstown Post Office Janitor Noted
Johnstown news notes Herman F. Myer Jr. works a split schedule at the post office. He sweeps from 10 p.m. to 10 p.m. and handles a morning mail route, reflecting a quirky routine in local civic work.
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Johnstown
Post Office
Herman F. My«er, Jr
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Maewang
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