Call to Wittenberg chair begins long review
Dr Amos John Traver receives a call to the chair of practical theology at Hamma Divinity School, Wittenberg College Springfield Ohio. Acceptance uncertain after meetings in Springfield and Kane Pennsylvania as final decision expected within ten days.
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Evangelical Lutheran Church
Hamma Divinity School
Wittenberg College
Springfield
Church Council
Traver
Kane
Baltimore
Wittenberg
Divinity School
Dr. Traver
Coal production exceeds needs sparks mine survey move
Washington August 14 Interior Secretary Ickes said the Coal Mines Administration began surveying many mines to ease government control release. He said production now exceeds requirements while the War Manpower Commission weighs releasing miners from service amid fears of home heating shortages. The miners union and a Vermont committee warned of shortages and bitterness in pricing and contracts as talks continue. Stock markets opened mixed with uneven trading and low volume despite a prior rally.
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Washington
Secretary of
Interior Ickes
Coal Mines Administration
Interior
Ickes
Solid Fuels
War Manpower Commission
Pacific Northwest
WMC
Vermont State Coal Committee
United Mine Workers’ Journal
John L. Lewis
Linden named to Md University of Maryland Station post
Md news says Linden is named to succeed the late Albert White as superintendent of the University of Maryland Experiment Station and as assistant agronomist. He will oversee field crops and soil work, appointed by University President Dr. H C Byrd.
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MD. Ann
Nazis Lousy Bombers Say Crews Of Ship Withstood 50 Raids
American gun crew aboard a ship ferrying British troops to Sicily described surviving 50 bombing raids in four days. Ensign Bernard Ogren and Boatswain Harold Richardson told a Navy press conference that 30 bombs landed nearby, one dive-bomber caused a near miss, yet no serious casualties occurred. Richardson spoke on crutches after an injury on deck.
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Crei
Sicily
Bernard OD. Ogren
Chicago
Harold Richards
Vienna
Chesapeake Bay
Patie
Ogren
Jerry
Peachhead
Boatswain Richardson
Page Hou
Two Towns Ban Sprinkling As Water Drops Noted
City and county water supplies shrink as Fishing Creek reservoir falls to 28 inches below top in 24 hours. Thurmont and Myersville impose sprinkling bans despite recent rain. ban remains strict. Other towns report little rain and water use held, while Myersville rain helps crops and gardens. Temperatures near 95 at noon, expected around 100 by mid afternoon.
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Fishing Creek
Bot Thurmont
Myersville
Middletown
Emmitsburg
Victory Gardens
Single Agency Plan Proposed
Washington August 14 Senator Hatch urges consolidation of American economic activities overseas under one agency to speed war effort. He cites conflicting authority among Lend-Lease, Economic Warfare, and Foreign Relief offices. Mead, Brewster support charges of coordination. state department notes ship shortages and exploratory wheat deals abroad for Army needs.
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Hatch
D-Nlm
Treman
Brewster
Mead
N.Y
Agencie Hatch
Trumen Committee
Algiers
Lend-Lease Administration
Office of Economic Warfare
Office of Foreign Relief and Rehabilitation
North Africa
United States
State Department
Penn Central Airlines Seeks Northeast Link Network
Baltimore dispatch reports Penn Central Airlines filed with the Civil Aeronautics Board to extend its system linking Baltimore with more than twenty major northeast cities. District Manager J E Renkopf outlined plans to reach Wilmington Philadelphia New York Boston and a group of New England parties.
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Baltimore
Pennsylvania Central Airlines
Civil Aeronautics Board
J. E. Renkopf
PCA
Wilmington
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
New England
Arties
Revoke Gas Rations Of 7 Motorists
Seven city and county motorists had gasoline rations revoked from ten to 60 days by the county OPA legal panel for alleged pleasure driving. Fourteen other cases were dismissed for lack of evidence by the panel. results were announced with hearings largely held August 5. Dismissals included cars parked near the Hagerstown track and various individuals across Frederick, Emmitsburg, and surrounding towns.
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OPA
War Price and Rationing Board
Russell Back
West Patrick Street
Maryland
Camp Detrick
Harold H. Falconer
East Second Street
Ernest M. Orme
East Third Street
Joseph T. Kerrigan
Point of Rocks
Charles Town
Joseph L. Himes
Knoxville
Harry F. Miller
Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg
Glenn K. Baker
East Seventh
Hagerstown
Hutter
Merril G. Cramer
Frederick
Lewis E. Krietz
Thurmont
Rose May Stermahlen
Luther L. Stermahlen
Union Bridge
Qmer S. Hendrickson
Toermont
Martin J. Bart
East
Patrick Street
Stull Wolfing Around Dallas Aug 14
In Dallas on August 14 Mrs J E Britton found a wall outside her door as she relaxed on her front porch swing. An animal shelter worker who captured a wet stray probed the scene, reportedly chased by dogs through bustling times.
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Dallas
Tex
J. E. Britton
Animal Shelter
Police Ordered Armed Duty in Montevideo Barracks
Buenos Aires reports that PAT police in Montevideo Uruguayan capital were ordered to report to their barracks armed for duty. The government gave no reason for the order and there was no explanation provided.
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Buenos Aires
Montevideo
Soviet Army Breaches Kharkov Streets In Heavy Fighting
Soviet troops push into Kharkov from multiple directions as heavy combat rages along the Poltava-Kharkov rail line. Red Army advances threaten Bryansk and Smolensk while counterattacks from German forces include mortars self propelled guns and bombers.
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Moscow
Red Army
Kharkov
Ukraine
Russia
Bryansk
Smolensk
Rev Star
Spas Demensk
Gryansk
Cess
Rome
Associated Press
Poltava-Kharkov
Bombing Of Burma Doubled In July says Air Force Leader
Delayed New Delhi dispatch quotes Maj. Gen. Claston Bissell, commander of the 10th Air Force, reporting July bombing in Burma rose 70 percent in tonnage over June despite heavy rains. He credits meteorological crews led by Maj. William Jarling of Los Angeles for weather navigation. Only one Zero plane was destroyed due to scarce targets.
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New Delhi
Claston Bissell
C. S. 10Th Air Force
Burma
10Th Air Force
William Jarling
Los Angeles
French Troop Ready For Coming Offensive
Aug 14 reports Gen. Roger, chief of staff of the French Army, said an air force of French troops was ready to participate with Allied forces in Europe’s forthcoming offensive, whether in Italy or the western front.
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Roger Or
Sto
Europe
Thaly Or
Clewnere
Allies On Threshold Major War Developments
Roosevelt declares Allies stand on the threshold of major developments in the war. He cites the Atlantic Charter’s purposes and urges extending Social Security benefits to more workers. He frames the fight as a universal struggle against oppression and insecurity, noting ongoing global cooperation and the need for broader coverage.
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Roosevelt
Prvm
Ps Ook
Ps Ook Nue Ovaweren Adils
Ife
Ronty
Germany
Aly
Japan
United Nations
Italy
Paul V. McNair
Federal
Securits
Heelatp
Expandadt
McNult
Government Advertising Plan Urged By Bankhead
Bankhead argues for a government advertising plan to promote the war effort. He cites a bill with Rep Cannon to require spending 28 to 30 million dollars annually on government ads. Safeguards would prevent improper influence by the treasury, and advertising would supplement sponsored campaigns.
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Bankhead
Birmingham
Ala
Cannon
Torsien Aevertiane
Wiltat
AME
Conde Cokie
Freasbury Department
ADA Raly, Bas
Nazi Retreat and Allied Push in Sicily Opened Rome Declared Open
Reuters dispatch reports Rome declared an open city after Allied bombings targeted its rail network on July 19 and August 1. German evacuation accelerates as British and American forces advance, capturing Randazzo, Floresta, Riposto, Giarre, Milo and others while Messina defenses falter. Allied engineers clear mines, bridges, and by-passes as naval bombardment and air strikes press the retreat toward the Italian mainland.
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London
Reuters
Rome
North Africa
Rue
Sicily
Maly
Randazzo
Mt. Mina
Mesaina
Piraine
Plorata
Riposto
Giarre
Milo
Eld
Geran
Talian
Wverrow
Messita S Jt
Siunian
Lourles
Straik
Tak Alley
RAF
Isidstrin
Marrowing
Messina
Cap Bon
Tunisia
Gavan Heurguard
Messina Strait
Eighth Army
College Sale Advertised at Public Auction in Windsor
Windsor Md Aug 1 GPR Blue Ridge College advertised for sale at public auction Sept 4 under mortgage foreclosure by the East ern Maryland District meeting of the Church of the Brethren The 26 acre site includes four main buildings two dormitories a gymnasium auditorium and a weather boarded dwelling The sale follows a dismissal in Carroll County Circuit Court on petition by the college Board of Trustees of a suit to restrain foreclosure of a 34500 mortgage The property has housed a school since 1848 known as Calvert College In 1912 the Church of the Brethren took over the school and operated it as Blue Ridge College until 1937
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Windsor
Blue Ridge College
Maryland
Church of the Brethren
Carroll Counity Circuit Court
Surplus Of Orchard Workers Reported In Martinsburg Area
In Martinsburg West Virginia district farm labor supervisor Roger Copeland said eastern Panhandle orchardists face a labor surplus on the eve of harvest. About 400 workers had signed up for emergency work but many remained unassigned, while an estimated 690 additional workers would be needed at peak harvest. Prices for Elberta peaches from Virginia ranged from 6 to 650 per bushel, with higher rates for Hale Havens and Golden Jubilee varieties.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Roger Copeland
Virginia
Inne Martinsburg
Hale
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