Col Markey to be Retired on September 30
The Third Service Command announced Col D John Markey commander at Camp Pickett will retire from active service on September 30. A veteran of Spanish American War through World War I his 45 year career spans command of infantry units and staff work in Washington. He is decorated with the Distinguished Service Medal and foreign honors.
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Third Service Command
D. John Marker
Camp Pickett
VasHl
Markey
War Department
Oliver S. Wood
Fort George G. Meade
Velover
Frederick
Campaig
Col. Markey
111Th Infantry
Agi Jast Ostober
Maryland Volunteer Infantry
Maryland Infantry
France
Command and General Staff School
Washington
Stef
Road Fees
Nazis Press Sweden Ties Strain Over Fishing War Talk
Stockholm reports German propaganda accuses Swedish fishermen of aiding the Allies and attacks the Swedish press as relations with Germany worsen. Swedish fishermen demand naval protection after German attacks on Danish coast boats. Prime Minister Hansson warned the Denmark episode as a caution, while Sweden denies fishermen’s involvement in espionage.
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Stockholm
Spsing
Germany
Sweden
Per Albin Hansson
Geelarad
Denmark
Poe
Derrostaten
Tye
Actie
Visitation Notes List Soldier Families and Kin
A block of names lists visiting soldiers and their families including spouses and children. The notation mentions Gladius of Camp 3 and various kin such as Grace, Donald, Mildred Earl, Finns, Meredith Jr., Ronne, Eddie, Kenneth, Leo, Charics, and others, reflecting a community notice of family attendances.
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E Gladius
Sil
Harry
Fill
Donald
John Gladdren
Grace
John D
Richard
Marcy Cine
Mildred Earl
Gienna Kinmtu
Finns
Ter
Fas
George Romkies
G.tre. O
Ralph Gladhill
Eddie
Kenneth
Charles Norris
Leo and
Charics
Scarcity Of Butter Continues Unabated in Baltimore Aug 30
Butter wholesalers report a severe shortage with some having no butter for weeks and ration stamps proving ineffective. Causes cited include strong cream markets with western creameries shipping cream instead, drought reducing production, and government sales and stockpiles delaying relief. Dealers note the government holds about 225 million pounds, enough for one to two years, suggesting possible easing or stopping purchases.
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Baltimore
Pres
Venue Change Held Possible in Chatterbuck Murder Trial
In Leesburg Virginia August 30 a likely venue change looms for the trial of Thomas William Chatterbuck charged with murdering three Loudoun County family members and their tenant couple. After 60 veniremen, only six were tentatively chosen, defense argues bias, affidavits to support the change will be filed, and the judge may relocate the case to Fauquier or Rappahannock or another circuit.
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Leesburg
Thomas William Chatterbuck
Loudoun County
Walter Russel
A. Morris Love
Love
Russell
James Love
Robert A. McIntyre
Warrenton
McIntyre
J Ro OH Alexander
Major McIntyre
Fauquier
Rappahannock
Cicu
Alexander
Expect Farmers to Buy War Bonds in 1943 Plan
Washington reports Treasury official Partain says farmers will commit to war bond purchases using idle bank balances. Aimed at 60 percent of six million farms with defined schedules, the plan links farm income gains and lower debts to secure future prosperity. Indiana and Texas examples show varied methods like a yardstick plan. farmers intend to convert surplus cash into government securities for stabilization and patriotism.
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Lisvd E Partain
The
Treasury
Partain
Pariain
Bureau of Agricultural | Sconomacs
Indiana
Parton
Texas
Luce Cancels Speaking Tour Until Spring
Rep Clare Boothe Luce of Connecticut announced the cancellation of her touring schedule from Greenwich into the Middle West and South until spring. She said the move was needed because important bills are expected in Congress this fall. The plan was to start early next month and end in October.
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Wostpones
Greenwich
Conn
Clare Boothe Luce
R-Conn
Middle West
South
Connecticut
Elected Bishop Edward Pinkney Wroth Named Erie Diocese Head
Rev. Edward Pinkney Wroth, rector of Trinity Memorial Parish Warren Pennsylvania, is elected bishop of the Diocese of Erie succeeding Bishop Ward. He is son of late Rev. Edward Wroth of Baltimore and brother of Dr Peregrine Wroth of Hagerstown. Marriage licenses issued at Westminster for Myron Tracey and Mary Sharrer of Taneytown and Charles Mitten and Virginia Lang of Weyor yitig.
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Edward Pinkney Wroth
Trinity Memorial Parish
Warren
Erie
Ward
Edward Wroth
All Saints Parish
Baltimore
Peregring Wroth
Hagerstown
Westminster
Myrton R. Tracey
Mary L. Sharrer
Taneytown
Charles D. Mitten
Virginia M. Lang
Wytig
Ban On Pleasure Driving Ends Tonight At Midnight
Washington reports the Office of Price Administration and the Petroleum Administrator for War lift the Eastern pleasure driving ban effective 12:01 am September 1. Nonessential driving remains restricted only as long as gasoline is needed for the fighting forces. The decision shifts enforcement to curb black market gasoline operations and urges patriotic drivers to limit consumption to essential needs.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
The
Petroleum Administration For War
Petroleum Administrator For
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Appeals From Fine Of 100 In Maryland Court
In a morning session Magistrate Edward J. Smith heard appeals from a 100 fine for drunken driving by Adam William Smith of Libertytown and a similar fine by Arnold W. Weast of Monrovia for driving with a revoked license. The night session saw John Joy of Frederick found guilty of assault and battery on Vernon Brown. a city warrant tied to the same case was nolle pressed. Joy’s 10 dollar fine was paid. State troopers testified that Smith, found during the search for the assault charge, was drunk and charged with drunken and reckless driving. The defendant, a tenant farmer on the Gilmore R. Flautt farm, posted a 1,050 dollar bond on appeal. Additional fines included 5 dollars for Edward Daniais for disturbing the peace and various minor charges. Mrs. Florence Shankle announced she would not press assault and battery charges against her husband and paid costs.
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Adam Wiliam Smith
Libertytown
Arnold W. Weast
Monrovia
Edward J. Smith
William M. Storm
John Joy
Frederick
Vernon Brown
Joy
Smith
James T. Trayer
Unionville
Traver Farm
Gilmore R. Flautt
Liberty
Florence Shankte
Norman A. Shankle
West Patrick Street
Brown
New York
Edward Daniais
Ridgtey K Frederick
Allen Bartgis
Marks
Roy
Taunton
Knoxville
Robert Kauffman
Alvie Muds Nidd
Poviesville
Gailord E. Putman
Rocky Ridge
PLW
Grady
Cumberland
Bruce Brucher
Clyde Tucker
25 Killed In Lackawanna Train Wreck at Wayland
At least 25 people were killed and about 60 injured when the Lackawanna Limited passenger train from New York to Buffalo collided with a freight engine near Wayland, New York. Twelve cars derailed including three coaches plus diner, baggage, and mail cars. one dead was Fred H. Meineke of Scranton, supervisor of locomotive operations for the DL&W. Emergency crews rushed the injured to hospitals in Dansville, Hornell, Geneseo, and nearby towns as steam filled cars and a chaotic scene unfolded.
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Wayland
T. Sug
Lackawanna Limited
Delaware, Lackawanna and Westra H
W. G. White
New York
Buffalo
Tne
Dansville
Hornell
Geneseo
White
Fred H. Meineke
Scranton
Limited
Gerald Murphy
Mt. Morris
Springwater
Bath
Cohocton
Groveland
Stafk
Richard L. Frang
Marshfield
Ore
Franz
Frank Wagner
Walter Baird
Wagner
James E. Leroy
F. L. Cooper
Binghamton
Hampton Baumgartner
Madison
N. J
Baumgartner
F. H. Meineke
Steuben County
Elmira
Hoboken
Train Collision Leaves 15 Dead In Buffalo Route
State Police at Batavia reported patrols at the scene after word that 15 people were killed. The passenger train, attached cars bound for Chicago, was to be transferred to the Nickel Plate Railroad in Buffalo New York.
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Ing
Buffalo
N. Y
Baumgartner
Chicago
Nickel Plate Railroad
New York State Police
Batavia Barracks
Street lights dim in Market area. repair billed to city
A City circuit failed Monday night causing dim street lights along Market between Seventh and Eighth streets. Lineman Harmon L. Staley reported the fault to police and fixed the problem shortly after midnight. Pan American Airways reports 2,350,000 passengers and 161,000,000 passenger miles over 13 years.
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Seventh
Eighth
Harmon L. Staley
Pan American Airways
Liquor Price Changes Under New OPA Ceilings
In Baltimore the Office of Price Administration liquor ceilings take effect with mixed results. Smaller stores slash rye and bourbon prices up to 45 percent per half pint while some wines rise up to 47 percent due to higher allowed markups. Large stores report minor revisions, and dealers warn of substantial increases under former policies. Colorado’s mountain area note appears incidental.
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Baltimore
Office of Price Administration
Liquor
OPA
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