Major Burma Victory Scored By Allied Forces
The Allies report their first major Burma victory as a Japanese task force of about 8,000 is destroyed after two weeks of jungle fighting north of Akyab. Japanese casualties exceed 1,000 killed and 2,000 wounded, with about 500 killed at Ngayke dauk Pass. Allied losses were lower, and British and Chinese troops pressed four fronts across 500 miles toward the Akawng Valley as Stilwell’s forces push toward Mungwan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Delhi
India
Burma
Arakan
Akyab
Southeast Asia Command
Aden
Ngaykedauk Pass
Akawng
Atwin Yamas
China
Joseph W. Stilwell
Ritu
Tanai
Tawang River
Mungwan
Numgawn
Woodfield Area Social Notes and Court Action
Woodfield residents share visits and gatherings with neighbors in Indiana and nearby towns. Social items include meals, hospital updates, and family visits, along with a habeas corpus petition seeking the return of two minor children to their father and Mrs Decker, with a court date set for March 8.
Penetro salve promoted for cold relief
An old time ad touts Penetro salve as a yearly remedy for colds. It claims warming vapors ease nasal and throat congestion while stimulating circulation at the rub spot. Priced 25c with 35c dollsic supply.
Spring Comes on March 20 in Evening Sky
Science Service reports spring begins March 20 at 1 49 p m EST with Mars Saturn and Jupiter visible in March evenings. Mars and Saturn approach closely after a bright Jupiter in Leo near Regulus while Canis Major and Orion guide stargazers. Venus rises as a morning star, Mercury remains hidden near the sun.
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James Stokley
Science Service
Earth
Mars
Saturn
Jupiter
Leo
Regulus
Planets
Sirius
Canis Major
Rigel
Orion
Procyon
Pollux
Gemini
Castor
Aldebaran
Taurus
Bull
Arcturus
Bootes
Spira
Virgo
Mercury
Venus
Twin girls born at Frederick City Hospital
Cedar Grove welcomes new twins to Mr and Mrs Philip Watkins born February 21 at Frederick City Hospital. Mother and daughters in good health. Also notes Emma Bowman visiting Arlington Virginia and various local social events and 4-H club activities including officers elected and war effort focus. Additional items: Mrs Jennie Miles improving, Rev Benson visiting, a shower for Mr and Mrs Crawford Williams, university student Florence Mason visiting with Home Furnishing Project leaders, and 4-H details with officers. Also Navy enlistment of Tex Hughson of Boston Red Sox and local skating contest results. Johnsville 4-H Club organized with meeting at Johnsville School last Friday night.
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Chester Haeley
Indiana
Woodfield
Red Cross
W.S.C.S
Bessie Howes
Frederick City Hospital
Mary Ann Ward
Roland Ward
Everett Jones
Damascus
Webb Burns
Paul Roupard
Arlington
Olney
Dora Duvall
Normne Ward
Hervey Burdette
Ralph Howard
Dorsey Swartz
Gaithersburg
Donald Bowie, Jr
Harrison King
Bobby Ward
New York
Harry
Howard
Coral Burdette
E.G. Ward
Tommy
Albert Burdette
Marion Duvall
Cedar Grove
Philip Watkins
Emma Bowman
William Beall
Amos Burdette
Lewis Watkins
Mr. Benson
Baltimore
Salem Methodist Church
Jennie Miles
Mamie Bowman
Jerry Pugh
Salem Church
Crawford Williams
Florence Mason
University of Maryland
Edythe Turner
Germantown
Clarisburg
William E. Beall
Martin Burdette
New Market
Martin
Kennth
David K
Dotterer
Woodsboro
David R. Stoner
Austin M. Bohn
Keymar
Gerald Grabill
Union Bridge
Franklin H. Singer
Carlton Catlin
Jesse Nicodemus
Johnsville
F. M. Rogers
Kidnapping Warrant For Langan Asked
A petition to compel Municipal Judge Thomas D. Quinn to issue a kidnapping warrant against John Langan, former Hollywood director, was filed in Municipal Court of appeals by Joan Manners, the child's mother. A writ of habeas corpus to produce the daughter is to be heard in Federal District Court. Langan disputes service on Sunday. Tokens run short in Baltimore as residents save ration coins. officials say tokens will return to circulation. A bomber base in England adopts faster, aluminum colored Flying Fortresses after shedding camouflage and donning heated gear and new green flight jackets.
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Washington
Thomas D. Quinn
John Langan
Hollywood
Municipal Court of Appeals
Joan Manners
Jeil Lichtenberg
Miss Manners
Quinn
Langan
Joan Langan
Federal District Court
England
Extra Fuel Oil Rationing Rules Expanded
Frederick County War Price and Rationing Board allows additional fuel oil in hardship cases until March 24 when next coupons become valid. Only households with insufficient oil or valid coupons may apply. Applicants must prove necessity and savings, using special forms with current coupon sheets.
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Frederick County
Matters Taken Up At Bar Assn. Meeting
At a special Frederick County Bar Association meeting this afternoon the association informed Draft Board No 1 that Court Stenographer Cael Ev Holts is an indispensable officer. A committee to revise the fee schedule was augmented by new members to resolve disputes. The Orphans Court announced a new rule on attorney fees to take effect March 1 requiring petitions with fee amounts and approvals from administrators, executors, and principal legatees where possible.
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Frederick County Bar Association
Draft ‘Board No
Cael Ev Holts
Thoes
Newman
W. Clinton McSherry
William M. Storm
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
Manuel M. Weinberg
Lettie N. _Coblentz
Orphans Court
Increased Applications Tinned by New Directive
A government directive led to a rise in applications as the policy prompted more individuals to seek approval. Officials note a clearer process and higher participation across departments, with turnout expanding in multiple regions during the implementation phase.
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Harry O. Decker
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Violet Decker
Clinton M. Schwartz
Loparbals
Iewati
Hiro
Toavus
HYDRA
EAST
Vela
Pyxi
Ince South
Westp
Purina Mills
U. S. Department of Agriculture
John Eyler
Donald Fritz
Robert Bohn
William Keefer
Thomas Keefer
Herman Eyler
Grayson Soper
William Bond
Paul Soper
Julian W. Miller
Hughson
Navy
Boston
Eddie Collins
Boston Red Sos
Cecil “Tex” Hughson
U. S. Navy
Red Sox
Patsy Runkles
Dill Avenue
Riverside Stadium
Miss Runkles
Addren
A. A. Lough
South Market St
Tecree
Aamed
Francis Scott Key
Frederick
U.S
TC Rsa
Ieee
Markell & Ford
South Carroll ST
Farmers & Mechanics National Bank
Frederick, Maryland
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Bar Assn
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Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company
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