Thermont Man Dies In Blast At Hanover Plant
Caeies W. Messner a 28 year old refrigeration engineer from Thurmont is fatally injured and several others hurt when an explosion erupts in a test room at the R. H. Sheppard Company plant in Hanover, Pennsylvania. He died at Hanover General Hospital from a fractured skull. Messner worked for Frick Manufacturing of Waynesboro and commuted daily. His wife and two children survive along with his father and other relatives. The blast's cause is not yet known and the body lies in Thurmont awaiting burial.
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Caeies W. Messner
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R. H. Sheppard Company
Handelson
Hanover General Hospital
Frick Manufacturing Company
Waynesboro
Messner
Hanover
Werner
Associated Press
Charles
Thurmont
John J. Messner
Knox
E. Warren K. Chioaiondl
War And Taxes Prediction From Senator Barkley
Senator Barkley of Kentucky, majority leader, predicts an 80 percent tax cut after the war. He emphasizes maintaining a sound financial basis, balancing the budget, and ensuring interest and principal payments on the national debt. He argues tax cuts will boost consumer spending and stimulate employment and new product demand.
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Alban W. Barkley
Kentucky
Senate
Uncle Sam Pays Off A Long Standing Debt
The Treasury makes a yearly payment of 1.52 yards of percale per New York Indian tribe amounting to 5200 dollars for friendship since 1794. The Choctaw receive 600 dollars for a blacksmith and 320 for steel tools plus 600 for a light horse raft’s maintenance since 1855. Shipping murdered wires in trunks is rising amid transport problems.
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Uncle Sam
Treasury Department
New York
War outlook and Pacific strategy in mid 1944 briefing
The article discusses Churchill’s cautious war timeline with months to end of Germany, and predicts a shorter interval before Japan’s surrender. It notes Allied production pressure, Pacific air and base challenges in the Marianas, and Russian involvement. It also mentions naval actions and potential bases needed for sustained bombing campaigns in Asia-Pacific.
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House of Com
Atlantic
Europe
Churchill
France
Germany
Japan
Pacific
Eeduction
Cecil
Navy
Gheese
Legion of Oe
Manchuria
China
Siberia
United States
Marianas Islands
Guam
Saipan
Britain
Philippines
Formosa
Delightful mountain dance and railway drama in 1894
Fifty years ago The News columns report a pleasant dance atop Braddock Heights with two busloads of dancers and music by Yinger's orchestra. It also recounts a wagon wreck near New Midway crossing when a freight train frightened horses and spilled eggs, plus tramps delaying two Baltimore and Ohio freights near Sykesville and a new reservoir fence. Henry Wineberg jokes about electric cars to reach the pavilion.
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Braddock Heights
H C. Zacharias
Yinger
Harry Lochner
Charles Brengle
Howard Norris
Gerson Rosenour
George Stull
Charles Wilson
Roger Young
Jacob Hull
Woodsboro
Smith
New Midway Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Sykesville
Henry Wineberg
Local Golfers Compete in 36 Hole Maryland Event
Maryland Professional Golfers Association members stage a 36 hole medal play tournament at Catoctin Country Club with Warner Mather and Charley Bet-Schler leading after 18 holes with 76. Firemen’s Field Emmitsburg hosts annual picnic drawing about 2 500 attendees. Frederick drops 2 1 to Waynesboro as West takes loss. Albert collects three Frederick hits.
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Maryland Professional Golfers Association
Catoctin
Warner Mather
Charley Bet- Schler
Baltimore
Firemen's Field
Emmitsburg
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
True Jewels and False Jewels in Christian Character
A Babson Newspaper Syndicate feature compares real diamonds to glass, arguing true worth reflects inner integrity. It likens genuine Christians to flawless gems without backings and condemns ostentation and public shows of virtue.
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Babson Newspaper
Vocabulary Note on Misused Words and Pronunciation
English lesson notes discuss common errors with words like proceeded versus preceded and stationary versus stationery. It explains discursive meaning wandering between topics and provides a quote from H G Wells about using a word frequently to master it.
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H. G. Wells
Proverbial Wisdom and Quote by La Rochefoucauld
A compact reflection contrasts a biblical line from Proverbs with a La Rochefoucauld remark on folly. The verses imply that foolishness persists despite attempts to curb it and critique the lack of material for goodness.
War Interpreted By Kirke L. Simpson
The piece reports on Allied and Russian advances on multiple fronts, noting Finland’s possible exit, Turkey breaking relations with Berlin, and Bulgaria exposed. It highlights Ploesti bombings, Soviet pushes from the Carpathians to the Baltic, and Teheran strategy tying east south and west fronts for a decisive blow on Nazi forces.
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London
Europe
Baltic
Riga
Latvia
Estonia
Finland
Turkey
Berlin
Bulgaria
Balkans
Teheran
Ploesti
Romania
Galali
Danube Valley
Black Sea
Stalin
Carpathians
Churchill
Balkan
Today in History and Birthdays Almanac
Lists multiple historical anniversaries and births with dates and places including Hamilton Fish Elisha Gray Otis and Ernie Pyle. Notes events from 1492 Columbus voyage 1804 Preble attacks on Tripoli 1848 Rochester Woman's Rights Convention 1873 Detroit News founded 1907 Standard Oil Indiana fine 1941 Roosevelt warship trip 1943 Italian campaign. Includes brief horoscope.
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Hamilton Fish
New York
Grant
Elisha Gray Otis
Halifax
Wrigh S. Stephens
Philadelphia
Knights of Labor
Cape May
N.J
Greene V. Black
Northwestern Unit Dental School
Scott Co
Christopher Columbus
Palos
Spain
New World
Edward Preble
Tripoli
Hisitoric
Rochester
Historic
Detroit News
Congress
Standard Oil
Indiana
Roosevelt
Chasehhill
Italy
Investors Need Vision, Babson Says on Modern Portfolios
Chicago columnist Roger W. Babson argues that conservative investing is outdated. He cites rising taxes and costs shrinking net yields and urges diversification along with focus on relative security values. He highlights special situations like reorganization railroad bonds and selective high dividend issues as potential gains.
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Roger W. Babson
Chicago
Pub Financial Bureau
Dangers Of Inflation Warns Against Poverty Choices
A参 columnist argues inflation threatens postwar prosperity and urges readers to save. He cautions against impulse spending by consumers especially women, linking current shopping to future poverty and wartime hardship, urging willpower to secure tomorrow.
Inflation Preventive War Bonds Appeal
Chancellor D C Carmichael of Vanderbilt urges the public to curb inflation by buying War Bonds to the limit, paying ceiling prices, buying only necessities, and avoiding higher wages. He warns that unchecked inflation could wreck life insurance values incomes and the national economy, stressing citizen support for the home front.
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D. C. Carmichael
Vanderbilt University
Leaves From Notebook Of A Correspondent In Normandy
HAL BOYLE reports on July 31 1944 Allied advance in Normandy feeding French refugees with German Army supplies. A forest bakery abandoned by retreating Germans yields thousands of hard bread loaves prized by locals while refugees from Cherbourg are aided. Outdoor rummage sales emerge as women salvage valuables and clothing from discarded Nazi belongings.
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Hal Boyle
Normandy
Canisy
Cerisy la Salle
Cherbourg
Soldiers share scarce shoes with French civilians
Cemetery scene notes soldiers removing their shoes and distributing them to French civilians. Good shoes are scarce. one trooper was offered the equivalent of $100 for his G. L. brogans but refused, saying he might regret not walking away in sock feet.
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Aran Garis
G. L. Brogans
Minutes that hold vast power and daily chances
A reflection by N A Lufburrow on minutes and their value. The piece asks if we use minutes wisely or waste them, noting their potential to grow opportunities and influence daily life.
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Aryl
Handling a Son’s Army Rejection with Sensitivity
Parents report their son’s Army rejection due to a disqualifying physical condition. Do not assume relief or happiness. acknowledge their feelings and offer support as they process the news and consider civilian plans.
Equity suit seeks sale of Ida E. Gorman real estate
In equity, Jacob H. Gorman sues Catherine Crowe and David B. Crowe for sale of Ida E. Gorman real estate. Iris O. Armstrong seeks an absolute divorce from Junious C. Armstrong by bill of complaint. Marriage licenses issued to Pierce Charles Stine and Guyla Virginia May. Real estate deeds recorded within city and county limits. Palestine manufacturers produce about $2,000,000 of pharmaceuticals annually.
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Jacob H Gorman
Catherine Crowe
David B. Crowe
Ida E. Gorman
Iris O. Armstrong
Junious C. Armstrong
Pierce Charles Stine
East Fifth Street
Guyla
Virginia May
South Carroll Street
Ruth L. Bierley
Irving H. Bierley
Lawrence C
You'll Need That Money Later
Clifton Fadiman urges wartime readers to resist spending and channel extra dollars into War Bonds and savings to ensure postwar stability. He warns that peace and inflation together would ruin postwar hopes and that every dollar spent for momentary pleasure harms future security.
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Clifton Fadiman
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