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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1944
Page
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Frederick county War Price and Rationing Board warned residents to tone down thermostats as supplemental oil allotments are unlikely this year. Officials said few period two coupons remain and kerosene is extremely scarce. Savings and careful use are urged, with extra coupons only for dire need and medical certs.
London reports an anonymous American Mustang pilot charged into a formation of about 30 Nazi fighters during a daylight raid on central Germany. Bomber crews credit him with high daring and possibly downing up to six enemies before disappearing. several officers praised his courage though his identity remains unrevealed.
Lynch Lodge No 163 A F and A M held an installation Thursday evening at the Masonic Temple. New officers include Worshipful Master E Bryan Rice Senior Warden James H Falk Junior Warden Lewis J Martz secretary Paul D Simpson treasurer Nevin R Waskey tiler William Herwig chaplain Rev William C Royal senior deacon Ralph B Zimmerman junior deacon Vernon L Rippeon stewards Ray Munshour Carroll Kinsey musician Guy C Roser marshal Harry O Smith Retiring Master Mr Smith. AREHIVES
In Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, 144 students at Wilkinsburg Junior High cheered when a stranger claimed to be the brother of a band leader and offered to sing. The performance was halted when two men in white escorted the singer away to an institution, prompting groans and laughter from the audience.
Mrs. Elsie M. Mills 50 of Sandy Springs faced an indefinite continuance in Silver Spring police court on an accessory charge tied to her son Pvt. Robert L. Mills 23 who escaped from Frederick jail Christmas Eve. Trial Magistrate Einar Christenson also delayed a separate unauthorized auto use case against Marjorie Mills 28 wife of the soldier. Robert Mills was recaptured near Elkton January 3 and held for grand jury on a gas station robbery charge. police said the mother aided him with money and food after the escape. The wife was arrested last month in a car abandoned by her husband near Burtonsville.
The Attorney General notified Register of Wills Roy L. Leatherman to delay action while possible Maryland inheritance taxes on the $500,000 Bright estate are determined. Condemnation suits cover 52.97 acres for Camp Detrick expansion, filed in Baltimore federal court. Officials consider collecting taxes from the condemnation award, with an estimated tax up to $30,000.
London reports strong Allied medium bombers and fighters crossed the channel toward northern France, breaking the lull in daylight air operations that followed Tuesday’s American penetration of central Germany.
Paris dispatches report that Joseph Serlin former French senator was killed by an unidentified assassin in Lyon several days ago. The new details indicate the crime occurred recently and remains under investigation.
Secretary of the Navy Knox told Cleveland's Boy Scout audience that a German home front collapse is wishful thinking and urged hard resolve. He warned the Pacific war will be costly and said national service may be enacted. He praised Admiral King and noted his Guadalcanal decision.
Washington reports a heated clash as Rep. Taber charges Roosevelt's wartime budget is padded while both parties insist funding for the war will come. Taber urges cuts of 15 percent for admin departments and 25 percent for war agencies, while Cannon cites an unallocated balance and defends the budget as prudent.
Citizens National Bank held its annual board meeting on Wednesday selecting Holmes D. Baker as president and naming John H. Baker William H. B. Anders as vice presidents. W Bartgis Storm was chosen cashier with D Ralph Zimmerman and Lewis M Spon seller as assistant cashiers.
Washington says Army mentors warn future veterans against any idea of governing the nation after war. The War Department guide urges informative, not inciting, media for overseas personnel, stressing soldiers as citizens serving the people while keeping politics neutral and objective.
From Istanbul January 13 trains from Bulgaria failed to reach the Turkish frontier for 24 hours following Allied air strikes on Sofia. Only two Bulgarian passengers reached the Turkish line today as police permits limit border movement and crowds face severe penalties. A Swedish report says Bulgaria’s railway traffic is paralyzed and Budapest broadcasts note vehicles are requisitioned to aid Sofia’s evacuation.
A state inquiry to the county Board of Election Supervisors seeks changes to Maryland voting laws for armed service members, hinting at a possible special legislative session. Officials doubt local action will rise above 1942 interest levels, noting only 65 service ballots returned that year and predicting similar trends despite the presidential race.
Baltimore January 14 J Allison Ballinger head of ration banking said Maryland grocers should have no difficulty obtaining ration tokens for change beginning February 27 The token distribution program is progressing smoothly after a system change that eliminates the need for grocers to supply banks with token estimates.
Washington lawmakers debated uniforms for military ballots as the House Elections Committee rejected a federal ballot plan 7 to 5, pushing the issue to the states. Chairman Worley warned 11 million troops may be disenfranchised, while Rankin argued the measure would allow voting in a full constitutional election.
Wellington New Zealand date line reports the death of William C Burdett United States minister to New Zealand. Burdett aged 14 P appears misprinted. the note confirms his death today as the American envoy to Wellington.
London reports on Tuesday night air raid over western Germany by RAF Mosquitoes and US bombers. Losses include 60 American bombers and five fighters, with 89 bombers missing. Targets include aircraft factories at Oschersleben Halberstadt Brunswick and plant at Bielefeld Meppen and Dortmund region.
Baltimore Jan. 14 4y Engineers claim James Rumsey Maryland inventor first to use jet propulsion for propulsion of a vessel. He built jet propelled boat in 1783 at Shepherdstown and later on the Potomac before dying the day before a test.
London reports via Ankara that the Japanese and Hungarian ministers to Bulgaria were killed in Monday's Allied bomber raid on Sofia. The Bulgarian capital endured a major air raid with casualties and damage.
The War Department advises editors against showing the female form in Army newspapers. It notes civilian periodicals already exploit the subject and adds that such coverage is not a military matter, though it often appears in military contexts.
Allied commands report German assault on Cervaro repulsed and forces pushed beyond the village toward Cassino. American and French units advance along Clark’s inland line while New Zealand and British troops push positions near the Adriatic. Coste San Pietro foothold captured. 8000 prisoners taken since Allied landings. Rome airfields at Guldonia and Centrocelle raided with heavy and medium bombers.
Washington reports that President Roosevelt reduced his news conferences in 1943 to 59 due to wartime travels and illnesses. The pattern dropped from prior years with conferences on rare occasions when traveling, while the White House press corps faced limited travel with the President.
Moscow radio reported Soviet siege guns pounded Mozyr and Kalinkovichi while Cossack cavalry cut the Nazi escape route westward from Mozyr. Vatutin's forces moved toward Pinsk and Kovel as Ukrainian and Second Ukrainian Armies advanced past Sarny and Berdichev amid renewed counterattacks on the southern front.
Washington January 14 pres Roosevelt may restore harmony among southern Democrats amid talks of a third party. A White House social for southern governors meeting Monday aims to renew their push for railroad freight rate equality. Southern leaders press administration support to end economic peonage while party lines crack over poll taxes absentee voting lynching and fair employment directives. Former Bulgarian Premier Andrea Toschev dies in Sofia after a heart attack. one son serves as Bulgarian envoy to Budapest.
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