Milan Turin Genoa Hit Heavily In RAF Raids
Allied air attacks on Milan Turin and Genoa last night damaged central districts and disrupted war industries. Milan reported two enemy planes shot down, while Swiss reports noted major fires visible from the frontier. RAF Mosquitoes hit the Rhineland and cross-channel raids pressed the air war as fighters clashed over France and Rennes depot.
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iThe
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Federal auto use tax stamps urged after checks
Baltimore reporters noted 443 motorists stopped by state and city police found 798 lacking federal auto-use tax stamps. A Parks, acting collector for the Marland district, said some drivers promised to buy stamps but Sheriff Flynn would seek action. Authorities traced many to stores and wallet compartments, fearing stamp theft.
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Marland
Bernard J. Flynn
United States
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Peace demonstration in Bar reported as Italian troops abstain
A diplomatic report from Rome to Madrid says a new peace demonstration occurred in Bar with Italian troops refusing to fire on the crowd. The scene followed by reports of replacements and continued public demand, reflecting broader government pressure and shifting interior events amid unclear details.
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Madrid
Rome
Bar
WEA Plans Production Expansion
Washington Aug 8 Anticipating shortages of meats dairy and eggs the War Food Administration moves to sharply expand substitute foods from vegetable sources Soybeans and peanuts base the program with soy products for civilian use 12 times last year’s midyear volume and peanut butter up 23 percent Domestic soy products dubbed soya will be added to soups macaroni cereals and bread fillings though national availability may not occur until October or November The plan alongside farm programs aims to boost dry beans and peas while flour fortified with vitamin B1 is considered to ensure protein intake for conservation of livestock nutrition and meat supplies
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Food Agency
Pantake Bhd
Sears
Tha
Amercan Eylians
Third War Loan Drive Begins September 9 in Maryland
Maryland's third war loan drive will start September 9 under Hooper S. Miles as state treasurer and campaign director. Charles H. Roloson Jr. will be vice chairman and Walter N. Ruth executive manager. The state is divided into six regions with Baltimore city as one region. The national drive targets 13 billion dollars. Maryland's exact quota was not announced.
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Hooper S. Miles
Maryland
Charles H. Roloson, Jr
Walter N. Ruth
Roloson
Central Fire Insurance Company
Treasury
Henry Morgenthau
Moses
Baltimore City
Frederick
Bonded Indebtedness Reduced Says Governor O Conor
Governor O Conor said Maryland bonded indebtedness fell to 33 619 000 at June 30 down 24 538 000 since he took office in 1938. He credited wartime policy delaying nonessential capital spending and noted 6 496 000 bonds issued and 21 134 000 redeemed since January 1939 to June 1943. He urged further reductions to eliminate real estate taxes, pointing to the tax rate drop from 23 35 to 12 cents. A highway into a military area near Pen Mar Highfield Road will be rebuilt with bids opened August 17 as the State Roads Commission seeks federal advances.
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O'Conor
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Board of Public Works
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Hagerstown
State Roads Commission
Pam Relea Blea Ridge
Pen Mar Highfield Road
Post Office Clerks Endorse Price Ceilings Plan
At the sixth annual Maryland-Delaware Bi-State Federation of Post Office Clerks convention held at the Francis Scott Key Hotel the group endorsed price ceilings on foods and manufactured products and commended the Office of Price Administration. Officers were elected including Francis Filbey as president and Earl Hoff man as first vice president. About 120 delegates attended with Sunday sessions focusing on business and the event featured remarks by local officials and postmaster Neal A. Sibley.
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Office of Price Administration
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Roy D. Sundergill
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Hagerstown
Daniel J. Carr Washington
I. J. Harkins
Wilmington
Del
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Brentwood
Hugh V. Gittinger
Glenn D. Roe
Morris Ensenberg
Hi-State
Walter M. Hetzler, Jr
Roe
Two Injured In Route 40 Collision Near New Market
Two people were injured lightly when a sedan driven by David Chaffman from Baltimore ran off Route 40 east of New Market around 7:30 PM Sunday. Chaffman’s car skidded 70 feet and fell over an 8 foot embankment into a fence post but did not overturn. Police said Chaffman swerved to avoid a vehicle driven by Wilbert L Kline of New Market, who reportedly entered the highway from a lane. Reckless driving charges were filed against both drivers.
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New Market
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Wilbert L Kline
Kline
Kine
Powers Reported Placing Goering At Germany's Head
Madrid reports from Berlin say a triumvirate of Goering Keitel and Doenitz now holds real power in Germany with Goering as intermediary between military and Nazi party. Army fronts press production and civil affairs fall under military control, while Hitler remains nominal head of state.
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I Duce
Petro Badoglio
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Lewspaper Arriba
Will Seek Funds To Complete Garrett Dam
Senator Radcliffe announced plans to obtain federal funds to finish the Savage River dam in Garrett County without hindering the war effort. The earthen dam has already seen over 4 million dollars spent, and work was halted by the War Department.
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Radcliffe
Savage River
Garrett County
Aviation Cadet Keilholtz Training At Chickasha Flying School
Aviation Cadet Keilholtz son of Mr and Mrs RBOR moitholes at Watton Ridge is attending the flying school at Chickasha Oklahoma training to be a pilot. He has served a year in the Army Air Corps and previously studied at Tulsa before the course. A graduate of Emmitsburg High School class of 1941 he attended the University of Maryland for one year.
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Watton Ridge
Chickasha
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University of Maryland
Dam project to regulate Potomac flow and supply industry
Production Board said the dam, cost about 5,250,000, was nine months from completion when halted. It would regulate the Potomac River and provide a steady water supply for Maryland and West Virginia industry. Radcliffe urged continuing the work if it does not clash with the war program, aiming to finish at the earliest possible moment.
Two Are Hurt In Accident On Route 40 Near Ridgeville
State Police seek the driver of a car after two machines collided on Route 40 about half a mile east of Ridgeville Saturday night around 7 30. Mrs Donald M Warfield and Roy H Ellin were treated for bruises and lacerations while Mrs Warfield s husband was uninjured. The pickup driven by Warfield overturned after collision with Denver Jefferson s car from Gaithersburg. Jefferson is being sought on a charge of leaving the scene amid reports a woman occupant sustained a fractured arm. The injured were treated by Dr J Stanley Grabill and sent home. The other vehicle and truck suffered heavy damage. First bowling tournament was held in Chicago in 1901.
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Donald M. Warfield
Mt. Airy
Roy H. Ellin
Denver Jefferson
Gaithersburg
Jefferson State
Frank Badger
Jefferson
Badger
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