Camp Ritchie contract awarded to regional firm trio
A construction contract valued around 1.5 million dollars and employing over 1000 men was awarded to Wickersham Moyer Woefgel Associates for Army work at Camp Ritchie Maryland. The project will be directed by US Army Engineers and emphasizes local labor with about 600 carpenters and other trades needed. Transportation plans aim to move workers from Frederick and Thurmont via a potential trolley link with Army trucks supplementing as needed. Wee The bo Cdndne Teee Taceee Service designated as the employing agency for the new work.
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Wickersham, Moyer, Woefgel Associates
Camp Ritchie
US Army Engineers
Butt 2
Detrick Field
Frederick
Army Engineers
Frederick City
Thurmont
Bo Cdndne Teee Taceee
Money Allocated To Aid U S Farm Tenants
The Agriculture Department announced 32.5 million dollars for 1942 43 to help farm tenants buy farms. The loans would total 40 years at 3 percent interest, enabling about 7 000 tenants to obtain farm purchase loans. Allocations to states include Maryland 168 780 West Virginia 318 720 Tennessee 1 351 896 Virginia 699 135.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
States
Congress
Department
Maryland
West Virginia
Tennessee
Virginia
Fight To Get Stories Of War On Wires After Battle Is Ended
War correspondent Larry Allen describes the perils of transmitting war news from British ships in the Eastern Mediterranean. He details censorship, delays, and the nerve-wracking process of sending dispatches while under threat of enemy action. He recalls long train journeys, censor checks, and the thrill of reporting from the front aboard the Illustrious. The piece also notes Ida Johnson escaping injury when a ceiling light shattered on her in Brooklyn.
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Larry Allen
Mediterranean
Rogele
Woods
United States
Breen
Naval Advisor
London
New York
Madison Square Garden
Tran
Gatiag Og
Ida Johnson
East Third Street
Muss Johnson
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Bobby Shaw
Len Faye
Pop Fisher
N.B.C
Hank Lawson
Knights of the Road
Tom & Osborne
Brooks’ Sisters
Chester
Frankie Richardson
Hollywood
ETON
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Betty Jay
WBAL
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Bergen
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Maintela
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Vane
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