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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1943
Page
7
OPS offers storage care steps to prevent deterioration while a car sits idle. Follow manufacturer grade oils waxes and rust inhibitors. Clean wash and moth proof upholstery seal openings cover windows and trims. Drain refuel engine with rust inhibitors, remove spark plugs, store battery, check lubrication and brakes, seal engine vents, and keep doors closed with vents slightly ajar for air balance.
Rescue crews in the Tagus River attempt to lift the Yankee Clipper wreckage and recover 20 missing passengers and crew after yesterday’s crash from New York. 16 survived, 1 died overnight in Lisbon hospital. list includes entertainers traveling to boost U S troops.
Maritime police recovered a diplomatic pouch still missing and found an empty weather case with the initials JR at Cacilhas opposite Lisbon. It showed signs of forced opening and theft. President Carmona and Premier Salazar sent secretaries to visit hospitalised survivors and offer sympathy and aid.
Allied Headquarters in Australia announced that a Japanese cruiser or large destroyer was bombed and damaged at Rabaul New Britain. Heavy Allied bombers and coastal sweeps caused fires and damage near Lae Salamaua and Toeri while harassing planes raided villages and enemy barges along the Warita River area. Glycerine was found in 1779 by Swedish chemist W Scheele.
Court deeds record transfers of property to Austin Foland and wife and to Jesse Windsor and wife with dollar values. Equity case seeks absolute divorce between Austin Reed and Margaret Reed. Marriage licenses issued to Cecil Meye and Vivia Jones and to Donald Geiswite and Martha Hunt. Farewell party hosted by Joseph Kelbaugh for Pvt John L Kelbaugh at Weverton home with guests including families and friends.
Washington reports the Agriculture Department proposed a 40 cent per hundredweight rise for Class 1 milk in the Washington area from 3.57 to 3.97 dollars and a 30 cent increase for Class 2 milk. Maryland Virginia producers asked for smaller boosts. Exceptions possible until March with final farmer and handler approval. The higher prices would lift wholesale and retail milk costs about seven cents per quart, with home delivery ceilings at 14 to 15 cents per quart and store ceilings 11 to 15 cents. The proposal cites higher wages, feed costs, and other farmer purchases as justification.
The will of the late George F. Baker was admitted to probate in the Orphans Court on Tuesday. It provides for distribution among his immediate family with specific bequests: Jennie H. Baker receives the home, stock valued at 500 dollars, and household furniture. his son George W. Baker gets all tools. each of daughters Mary M. Martz and May G. Davis receives 500 dollars. Deeds were made to sons during his lifetime. The remainder goes to cash and is to be divided share and share alike among the widow and children. George W. Baker is named executor, with Harry J. Miller and Mrs. James Fout as witnesses, in a document dated January 11, 1936.
Absolute divorce granted to Helena Klipp Mercer formerly Wills from George Mercer by Chief Judge Ecward 5S Delaplaine in Equity Court on February 13. Complainant may resume maiden name Helena Klipp Wills. Defendant ordered to pay costs. Manuel M. Weinberg represented the complainant. Bolivia’s flag consists of three horizontal equal bars red yellow and green.
Auditions for the Edgar Stillman Kelly scholarship awards will take place in Cumberland on Saturday April 3, per Mrs. Robert E. Clapp Sr. Rockwell Terrace first vice president of the Maryland Federation of Musicians or vocalists may perform any composition from memory up to twenty minutes. The awards aid talented youths under sixteen by March 1, 1943 who lack funds for musical education. Applicants need not be Federation members but must be U.S. citizens. A $250 scholarship may be held for three consecutive years with annual progress proof, totaling up to $730. Application blanks available from Miss Doris Wright, 609 S Paul Street, Baltimore, state chairman.
A NEA US Navy photo shows the French cruiser Montcalm with its tricolor flag rising in the free air of America. The ship arrived at the Philadelphia Navy Yard after aiding in escort duty for the Richelieu from Dakar to New York, with a marine color guard present.
Washington reports reveal wooden decoy guns and dummy soldiers atop the new House Office Building used to mislead enemies. Rep Cooley questioned why protection involved such props while the War Department explained rotating dummy positions to shield defenses. Photographer Henry Griffin documented the scene and Cooley aided access to the roof, calling the affair gruesome yet revealing.
Advertisement touts Ru-Ex Compound as a quick home remedy for rheumatic arthritis and related pains. Claims a two-week supply, lemon juice solution, and dosing of four tablespoons twice daily, with money back guarantee via druggists if no improvement within two days.
Cumberland Feb hoy George M H Thomas 37 was fatally injured when a railroad accident occurred in Memorial Hospital where he died within thirty minutes. He was riding a trolley last and fell into the path of an eastbound freight train. His chest was crushed and death attributed to injuries sustained in the yard incident.
Fragmentary ad style text urges quick treatment for bronchitis and mentions money and products. Limited readable elements reference a medical focus and promotional tone without clear names or dates.
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