Spring Drive On Gibraltar Suez Likely
London sources forecast a major Axis spring offensive to seize Gibraltar and Suez timed with Japan against Singapore and Burma. If successful, Germany could threaten Panama Canal and British Isles. reinforcements would be hard due to shipping limits. Rommel’s forces could be checked near the Egyptian border, with Turkey as a last resort.
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Crew Middleton
London
Suez
Gibraltar
United Nations
Singapore
Burma
India
Erwin Rommel
Britain
United States
Turkey
Black Sea
Caucasus
Panama Canal
Harbor
British Isles
Rommel
Germany
Africa
Asia
Istanbul
Spain
Tangier
Spanish Morocco
Ceuta
Court Sessions Being Held In Two Counties
In Hagerstown the February term of the Circuit Court opened with Judge Joseph L Mish warning grand jurors that wartime conditions raise offenses such as theft of tires and automobiles. In Westminster Carroll County also opened its February term before Judge James E Boylan Jr, with 85 trial cases seven appeals and 13 original cases on the docket, a non grand jury term, civil and criminal appeals set for tomorrow, plus a memorial to Col John Reed Scott presented by Theodore F Brown, Judge Francis Neal Parke, and Attorney D Eugene Walsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Joseph L Mish
Grand Jury
Circuit Court
Mish
Carroll Court
Westminster
Reo
James E. Boylan, Jr
Carroll County
John Reed Scott
Theodore F. Brown
Francis Neal Parke
D Eugene Walsh
Answers To Cranium Crackers On Page One Features War Heroes
The page highlights wartime feats by Lieut John D Bulkeley Capt James P Devereaux Capt Colin P Kelly Maj Thomas J H Trapnell and Gen Douglas MacArthur detailing actions in battles and defenses in the Pacific theater with Wake Island and the Philippines noted. Pigeon Cove Massachusetts mentions a mouse crafted from newspapers as a local oddity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Bulkeley
James P. Devereaux
Wake Island
Colin P. Kelly
Thomas J. H. Trapnell
West Point
House Bans OCD Funds For Silliness
Washington February 9 a House inquiry into alleged boondoggling in the Office of Civilian Defense was promised as it approved an appropriation bill for gas masks fire fighting and other equipment. An amendment forbade spending funds on public entertainments or dance shows though officials said the clause would not affect OCD salaries paid from another appropriation. The bill totaling 160 million for war needs passed the House on viva voce and moves to the Senate. The debate reflected distrust of OCD extravagances and pledged a thorough inquiry while prompting Mrs. Roosevelt to request courtesy to discuss the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Civilian Defense
House
Melvyn Douglas
Maynus Chaney
Franklin D. Roosevelt
OCD
Senate
Randuet
Rep. Cox
Donald
Duck
Ren
Taber
Roosevelt
O Nzevo
Rome
Congress
D-Va
Woodrum
Appropriations Committee
Ocds
All Enemy Aliens Must Secure Certificates Of Identification
Post office officials announced the start of registration for enemy aliens over 14 in the Eastern states, with 20 to 25 expected in the county. Aliens must present an alien registration receipt card and three 2x2 photographs on light paper, taken within 30 days, and delivered only to the addressee by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Italy
Japan
Frederick
Brunswick
Emmitsburg
Woodsboro
U. S
Baltimore
Red Cross Nutrition Courses Start Feb 16
Westminster reports standard Red Cross courses in nutrition will begin Monday February 16. Miss Adeline Hoffman Home Demonstration agent and Red Cross Nutrition chairman said two groups will receive the instruction. The annual report notes growing reach of the Home Demonstration program with 22 homemakers clubs and 17 4 H girls clubs totaling over 1000 members in Carroll County. Hoffman was elected to Delta Kappa Gamma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Red Cross
Adeline Hoffman
Red Cross Nutrition
Carrall County Park
Hofffman
Hoffman
iMarch
Carroll County
Miss Hoffman
Delta Kappa Gamma
Panel chair Promises inquiry into frivolous defense matter
A committee chairman Rep. Cannon promises an inquiry after remarks that the matter looks frivolous for defense. The exchange centers on perceived seriousness and jurisdiction as lawmakers weigh next steps.
Petition Seeks Buckey as Judge in Frederick County
A Monday circulated petition among Frederick County Bar Association members urges Governor Herbert R. OConor to appoint D Princeton Buckey to fill the remainder of Associate Judge Arthur D Willard term after his July 25 retirement on turning seventy Buckey has practiced law for over forty years served in the House of Delegates counseled county commissioners and currently serves as circuit court auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Bar Association
D. Princeton Buckey
Herbert R. O'Conor
Arthur D. Willard
Buckey
House of Delegates
Automobile mileage figure from industry group cited
The National Automobile Dealers Association reports that automobile use accounts for 278.8 billion passenger miles on a per passenger mile basis, underscoring cars as a dominant transport mode in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Auomobile Dealers Association
Local court confronts domestic assaults and disturbances
Charles N Reeder of West Patrick Street released on a $1000 bond after a jury trial for assaulting his wife Ruth E Reeder. Wife testified no. Edwin F Nikirk represented the husband. Gene Brown found guilty of assault by his wife. a buckshot incident at the Brown home noted by Constable Charles W Smith. James Klipp and Albert Summers face charges, with Klipp hearing continued and Frank Klipp fined for disturbing the peace. Samuel P Thompson, colored, mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Reeder
West Patrick Street
Ruth E. Reeder
Reeder
Edwin F. Nikirk
Gene Brown
North Court Street
Alton ¥. Bennett
Brown
Charles W. Smith
Washington
Howard Spencer
Walter K. May
Spencer
Frederick
James Klipp
South Market Street
Albert L. Summers
Monavia
Klipp
Frank Klipp
James
W. Jerome Offutt
Samuel P. Thompson
Oil conservation plan urged as fuel stocks fall
Washington reports a threatened East Coast fuel oil shortage prompting government and oil industry action. Transportation facilities will switch to fuel oil service, reducing gasoline and light products stocks, with a nationwide civilian conservation campaign under the Petroleum Industry War Council using the slogan Oil is ammunition use it wisely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ralph K. Davies
New York
American Petroleum Institute
Davies
Gulf
East Coast
Petroleum Industry War Council
British Sink One Axis Supply Ship
British submarines sank one Axis supply ship and torpedoed two others in new attacks on enemy transports in the Mediterranean. Each ship was in a separate convoy, and the attacks occurred despite heavy protection including aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Drunkenness and traffic fines noted in local sentences
412 Middle Alley resident received 30 days in jail for drunkenness. Albert Thomas of Monrovia Route 1 forfeited 6.45 on reckless driving. Five out of county drivers surrendered a total of 37.25 on traffic charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Alley
Albert Thomas
Monrovia
Route 1
Court Denies Habeas Corpus To Stalnaker Under 1941 Act
Chief Judge Edward Delaplaine denied a writ of habeas corpus to Dean A Stalnaker a Maryland House of Correction inmate sentenced December 5 in Washington County to three years after a breaking and entering conviction The 1941 habeas amendment aims to curb repetitive petitions and the court ruled no basis for release despite claims of trial prep errors and new evidence The ruling notes the petitioner was counseled at trial and could have pursued a new trial or appeal If jurisdiction existed the petitioner still would not be entitled to release A white rose bush planted in Mission San Gabriel California from Madrid 130 years ago still blooms there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward 8. Delaplaine
Circuit Court
Stalnaker
Delaplaine
Court of Appeals
Madrid
Spain
Mission San Gabriel
Calif
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Rep. Cannon
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C. C. Carty, Inc
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Harry ©. Schroeder
Lutheran Men's Club
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Laurens N. Bowers
William 5. Lambdin
Glenn E. Biehl
Melvin Schwearing
Delphey's Daily
West Palrick ST
C. E. Cline & Son
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