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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1944
Page
3
Tuesday night residents mistook the first air raid drill in months for a fire alarm as signals flickered between blue red and yellow. Police Sergeant Philip Culler fielded calls while the city tested the system, which later officials called fully satisfactory after preliminary observations.
Governor Thomas E. Dewey, speaking at the Chicago meeting of the Republican National Committee, declined to rule out a possible presidential run. He said he is focused on governing New York and has not considered a draft or final decision on nomination.
Frederick readers learn of Pfc Edward T Geesey and Pvt Raymond I Ford Jr meeting in Fiji while riding through jungle in darkness. Geesey recalls hearing a familiar voice from Frederick Maryland and home Bible class. The soldiers, both from Frederick, discuss hometown events as they travel unknown destinations.
The Senate voted 48 to 17 to keep the 1944 social security tax at one percent, blocking a proposed rise to two percent for workers and employers. Critics warned about future burdens, but Finance Committee backed the present rate to protect the old age and survivors fund. Senator Barkley argued the freeze shifts deficits to future taxation, while Chairman George said solvency is assured.
The British Ministry of Information notified the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road that the flying ambulance bought by railroad employees and given to the Royal Air Force has been lost in the Mediterranean near Bengal. The $67,000 craft aided frontline patients to rear hospitals during El Alamein. Baltimore and Ohio workers contributed over $83,000 in 1941, with $6,800 funding an English orphans home. Remaining funds bought radio sets for British radio workers.
Fourth Circuit affirms a Baltimore District Court verdict finding Charles Joseph Mannix guilty of attempted rape of a WAVE at the United States Public Health Service grounds in Montgomery County Md. The trial included challenged cross examination and good character testimony. The witness testified Mannix offered a ride and attempted to derail the car before the attack. others heard screams. The court found ample evidence and a fair trial, affirming the lower court.
Jury in Circuits Court awarded 700 to Jon B and Mary Bell C Shepard of Chevy Chase in their suit against Walter Gibbs and Walter Gibbs Jr near ML Airy. Checks paid into court by agreement netted plaintiffs 780 97, total 1 480 97. Case involved farm tenancy near Poolesville with distribution between landlords and tenants.
Australian forces advancing across the Buri River on the Huon peninsula in New Guinea against a Japanese rearguard report using mortars artillery and tanks. The push narrows distance to Saidor to about six miles as American Sixth Army troops approach from the opposite flank. Meanwhile American Marines on Cape Gloucester New Britain repel two Japanese counter attacks and press toward Hill 600 near Slimati Point. Japanese convoy attacked by a Catalina scout plane and a raid against Rabaul air bases damages runways and shoots down planes, while Allied air forces hit Vunakanau and Tobera airfields and scoreboard shows ongoing air superiority efforts.
Palo Alto Calif Jan 11 4 Ann Clare Brokaw 9 daughter of Clare Boothe Luce Republican Congresswoman from Connecticut was fatally injured in an automobile collision near the Stanford University campus today She was dead on arrival at a hospital The girl a senior at Stanford and member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority was en route to her sorority house from San Francisco She had accompanied her mother to that city from Los Angeles yesterday Mrs Luce on a speaking tour Her husband Henry Luce editor of Time Life and Fortune magazines is en route from New York to the scene Miss Brokaw Mrs Luces only daughter born to a previous marriage to George Brokaw a wealthy New York broker who died May 28 1935 six years after a Reno divorce London Jan 12 U S Army headquarters disclosed a new model American fighter plane presumably a P 51 Mustang now in operation in the European theater
Notices mailed to fifty County registrants call men from both local boards to report at Winchester Hall for a same date pre induction physical. This marks the first special group under new Act of Congress ending screening tests. Each man will learn if physically acceptable and await induction, likely in February, before being sent home. Names listed include Frederick Gordon Crampton and many others from Board One and Board Two, with addresses in Frederick, Middletown, Brunswick, Jefferson, and nearby towns. The notices specify white registrants and several from the same locales.
In a Bougainville action two Marines treated a wounded buddy in utter darkness during a Japanese air raid. Pic. Douglas Griffith of Gaithersburg helped administer first aid as hospital corps men moved wounded marines to foxholes and a tent, delaying dawn rescue efforts.
Annapolis January 11 Governor O Conor announced eight positions in the State Military Department would be eliminated on Saturday after assurances from State Guard commanders that efficiency would not be harmed. The move saves Maryland 29338 dollars and follows a call to reduce department expenses amid a diminished need for guarding operations. Those affected by the cut are named in the official release.
A lieutenant colonel, captain, lieutenant, sergeant, three privates and a clerk were named. The Governor said state Guard commanders would announce the eliminated on Saturday January 15. O'Conor pledged to review all state departments for justified reductions.
Washington January 11 The House Military Committee approved mustering out pay of 309 for service members with more than 60 days in World War Two, rejecting delays on veterans benefits. Discharges averaging 1600 daily, 800000 already civilian. plan also proposes 50 muster out pay and 100 for under 60 days. Eligible 190 recipients gain 190 at discharge. 300 receivers get 100 at discharge 100 after 30 days and 100 after 60 days.
Five of six Maryland Congressmen voiced opposition to bringing Prohibition to the nation during wartime. Only David J. Ward did not commit, with D Alesando Jr Baldwin Ellison Lasseer and Bezall also opposing further Prohibition trials while service members are abroad.
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