Churchill Defends Detention of Gandhi in India Crisis
Prime Minister Churchill stated the India Government will keep Gandhi and other Congress leaders confined during war time to defend India from invasion. Gandhi, and under doctors’ care in Poona, remains on a 21 day hunger strike, with official bulletins noting slight improvement and continued strength as supporters urge a conditional release.
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Delhi
Churchill
India
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Poona
Mao
Tej Bahadur Sapro
U. S
William Phillips
Gandhi
Sapro
Sir Stafford Cripps
United Nations
Gand
Congress
Mr. Gandhi
Heme
Bombay
Two Factors Reduce State Traffic Toll
Baltimore February 24 The Maryland Traffic Safety Commission reports that the 35 mile per hour speed limit and the pleasure driving ban have reduced deaths and accidents. January saw 876 traffic accidents in Maryland with 31 killed and 401 injured. Baltimore City recorded 610 accidents and six deaths with 287 injured. There was a 65.7 percent drop in two vehicle accident deaths since January 1942 and pedestrian fatalities fell 27.8 percent. The commission says the speed reduction is the main factor in the improved severity rate.
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Baltimore
Maryland Traffic Safety Commission
Maryland
Baltimore City
Ritter returns to duties after sick leave
Private first class Ritter has resumed work in the detachments office of the medical division at Nichols General Hospital Louisville after a fifteen day sick leave at his parents home near Frederick following a bronchial illness. A Frederick High School graduate, class of 1939, he served in the Army prior to his current assignment through the local office.
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Pic. Ritter
T. C. Ritter
Frederick
Nichols General Hospital
Louisville
Pfc. Ritter
Frederick High School
Radio Programs Listings For A July Broadcast Schedule
A dense readout lists radio programs across networks CBS and peers, detailing show titles, hosts, ensembles, and time slots. Notable entries include The Len Bernie Mus Show, Captain Midnight repeats, World War news segments, Fred Waring programs, Henry Aldrich Family, and March of Time reviews among others, with multiple orchestras and dramas scheduled throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krapt
Farrell
Len Bernie Mus
Cbs
Tevin Supies
Nhieduik
Nbe
Chx
Basic Tance Music Orchestra
Cis
Harry Wismer
Oreo Sebastian
Cba Rhythm Ensemble of
St. Louis
Indiana
Orcheat
Korn Kobblers
Dand
Blureast
Jack Arimegrong
Dobn
B. Kennedy
Cbs War Overseas
Bill Stern
Lowell Thomas
Midnight
Cba
Fred Waris
Stoopnagle
Fulton Lewis
Harry James
Jatagon
Dancle Music Orchestrashawe
Arthur Hale
hKaltenhorn
Keen
Fanny Brice
Morgan
Corlins Archer
Ehis
Sam
Matice
Henry Aldrich
Nha
Henry
Gmbs
Minuta
Taweau Montene
Gabriel Mettler
Mbs
Basso
Les Cherne
Antonin Oren
Ronge
Dale Carnegia
Ee Abele
Castella
Raymond G. Swing
U. S. Navy
Raymond Clapper
Gracia Fields
Biu Dance Orchestra
March of Time
Nbo
Mit
Paul Schubert
Frank Sinatra
Tance Music Orchestre Tuhes—mba
Fred Waring
Accidents drop 777 this month amid driving ban and safer habits
January 1942 saw fourteen counties report no fatal accidents while overall crash figures fell by 47 percent. The decrease is attributed to a pleasure driving ban, reduced speeds, and wiser motorists. The local club marked its 28th birthday with a wartime toned gathering in the Francis Scott Key Hotel, featuring a film from telephone company labs and guests from Baltimore, Hagerstown, Frederick, and government circles.
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Allegany
Calvert
Caroline
Carroll
Cecil
Charles
Frederick
Howard
Kent
Montgomery
Queen Anne's
Somerset
Talbot
Wicomico
Ciudad
Jocal Club
Francis Scott Key
Alfred R. Boiz
Elias B. Ramsburg
Telephone Company Laboratories
R. H. Dilsworth, Jr
Baltimore
J. E. Tribie
Hagerstown
J.C. Bigger
Department of Agriculture
Raymond Z. Ford, Jr
Ceilings Set On Lettuce Spinach Prices In Relief Move
Washington on February 24 announced emergency price ceilings for fresh lettuce and spinach. Retailers wholesalers and country shippers must not charge above the last five days' prices. The move follows a prior freeze on cabbage carrots beans peas and tomatoes. Local OPA offices may adjust ceilings to correct inequities as frost damage and shifting demand affect prices. A separate item reports a San Mateo plane crash near the Bay—Navy trainer involved. Alameda Naval Air Station assisted. no further details.
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Washington
Prins Administration
OPA
San Mateo
Calif
Alameda Naval Air Station
York Could Add Eighth Team In Interstate League
Feb 26 The negotiation of a major league working agreement for York Port and an eight club Interstate Baseball League setup was discussed by President Arthur Ehlers. Directors of the Joep prefer a six club schedule, Don Stewart of the Tulsa Gilers eyed Reading Pa. An eighth team would be placed at York Pa with local businessmen funding a club but no major league agreement yet to supply players. If no major league partner places players at York, eight club plans may fade with a decision possible within a week.
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Baltimore
York
Port
Arthur Ehlers
Ehlers
License Issued For Hagerstown Wedding Pair
A marriage license was issued in Hagerstown to Lemuel H. Shipp 24 of Texarkana Texas and Charlotte G. Weagley 18 of Lantz.
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Hagerstown
Lemuel H. Shipp
Yexarkana
Tex
Charlotte G. Weagley
Lantz
Mother Donates Son's Books To Victory Book Campaign
A Frederick County mother, Mrs. N D Money of Point for Rocks, donated a dozen of her son Willard Money’s books to the 1942 Victory Book campaign after he was reported missing in action in the Philippines. Campaign chairman Otho J Keller said about 2000 books had been received so far and 1000 were to be transported to Baltimore by Red Cross volunteers.
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Jimmy
Pacific
Africa
India
States
Frederick County
Philippines
N. D. Money
Point For Rocks
Willard
Alice King
Texas
Morshe
Otho J. Keller
Baltimore
Red Cross Motor Corps
Rotary Club Fueling Local Campaign Drive
The Brunswick Rotary Club sent a $10 check to the local campaign committee. Reports from chairman Rev. Norman L. Trott indicate the drive is gaining momentum and moving forward.
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Brunswick Rotary Club
Norman L. Trott
Musicals Meet Hosts Discuss Tone Color At Home
The Monday MusicAles gathered at Mrs. H Webster Whitehill’s home with Mrs. Whitehill, Mrs. Ruth Dixon Thomas, and Miss Harriet E. Shook as hostesses. Francis B. Sappington chaired the evening and led a discussion on tone color. Performances included violin solos Poeme and Liebesfreud by Fibich and Kreisler, with James M. Etchison accompanied by Mrs. Richard Ross in the vocal item I Bacio.
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H Webster Whitehill
Arditi and others perform musical selections at meeting
Mrs Stephen Langley accompanied by Mrs Rass presents Nocturne Op. 19 No 7 and O Bless the Lord from Iljah while Mondale's son and Mrs William M Brish with Mrs Rew provide accompaniments. Refreshments served by the hostesses and the meeting adjourned.
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Arditi
Stephen Langley
Rass
Plese Sols
Ros
Mondale
Sohn
William M. Brish
Rew
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Pte. Verren G. Ritter
Brooklyn
Richelieu
Manhattan Bridge
New York
East River
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Navy
Nature
Deaa
Donn
Signature Auto Furniture
Frederick, Maryland
Family Treasury
Frederick County National Bank
North Market Streec
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Tak TV
Allstate
Sears
Seary T
Gaiden
Poper
Wittameon
Frederick, MD
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