Allied Aerial Blitz in Tunisia and Grew Warns of Jujitsu Peace Lie
Allied and RAF fighters and bombers fought a large scale air war over Tunisia with 23 Axis planes shot down. In Tripolitania patrols increased and fighting flared as Montgomery perhaps planned a new drive. Former Ambassador Grew warned Japan may use a jujitsu peace ploy to lure the U.S. into a trap, urging vigilance against diplomatic feints and insisting on total victory before any peace talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Tunisia
North Africa
RAF
Bomparts
Marshal Rommel
Bernard L. Montgomery
Eighth Army
Rommel
Tripoli
Gulf of
Sirte
Gaves
Baul Ast Ieee Wps
Lagat
New York
Japan
United States
Joseph C. Grew
Women’s National Republican Club
Santheon
Grew
Tokyo
Pearl Harbor
Ranasineg Tha Men
Fan Ooh
United Nations
Congress
Germany
Reds Fight To East Bank Of Donets River
Red Army troops pushed toward the east bank of the Donets river and the Sal-Manych hills southeast of Rostov as they closed in around a major Nazi base gateway to the Caucasus. Front dispatches said Rostov battle readiness rose, with Soviets reaching the Donets line and advancing toward the north Rostov rail corridor while confronting winter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palinscow
Dan
Donets
Kamensk
Rostov
Caucasus
Don
Dornets
Soviet Information Bureau
Boradinov
Potreluiev
Moscow-Rostov
Millerovo
Rastov
Information Bureau
Sal- Manyeh
Manych
Maryland War Ration Books Issued and Plans for Distribution
The Maryland Office of Price Administration reports 1,892,900 sugar and coffee ration books No 1 issued before the deadline. A second set for processed vegetables and other items is projected at about 2,149,000, with distribution anticipated mid February. Book No 1 must accompany applications for Book No 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
State Office
Ffice
Maryland
OPA
Mount St Marys College Holds Off Season Commencement
Emmitsburg January 16 six Mount St Marys College seniors were to receive their diplomas in an off season commencement. About 73 percent of the class had been accepted by military branches for officers training schools. Bishop John J McNamara presided over the 133rd commencement. valedictorian Philip A McDonald spoke on the Catholic press and wartime obligations. salutatorian John E Connor and cantorament speaker Albert S Schmidt, Harrisburg, Pa., were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmitsburg
Mount St. Mary's College
John J. McNamara
Philip A. McDonald
John E. Connor
Albert S. Schmidt
Harrisbin
Resistance Develops In Stock Market Push
Resistance to the market’s forward drive emerged as many buoyant leaders showed little progress while favorites continued to drift higher on the New York scene.
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New York
Abandons Mediation Efforts In Rail Case
The National Mediation Board said today it had abandoned efforts to mediate wage and closed shop demands from non-operating employees of class one railroads. The board expressed confidence the dispute could be settled without a strike vote and noted no threat to wartime railroad transportation at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National
Medim Board
Mnure
Owpon
Gas Ban Cuts Meter Receipts in Frederick 1942
Parking meter receipts in Frederick dropped to 13 months totaling 13 000 in 1942 from 23 576 in 1941 due to gasoline and tire rationing. Revenue went to the general fund as meters operated the first full year. Officials expect further declines if the driving ban persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Elgin Hemp
General Fund
GOP Club Foregoes Dinner Raises Funds for USO in 1943
The Frederick County GOP Club held its annual meeting at the Francis Scott Key hotel electing Merril F. Wachter as president and listing officers and directors. A resolution to skip the Washington's Birthday dinner dance and donate 825 to the local USO was adopted, with the treasurer ordered to forward the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
GOP Club
Harold A. Frusnour
Francis Scott Key
Merril F. Wachter
Roland W. Harbaugh
Joseph B. Payne
Mary Lb. McCabe
Ruth Moberly
Anda Treaures
Arthur Purdum
Unionvillé
Francis B. Sappington
Frederick
Ross V. Smith
Thurmount
William E. Miller
Ross Howie
Brunswicks
Herbert Duvall
Walkersville
Gail Catshall
Woodsboro
Edgar Long
Creagerstown
Marshall Wachter
Jotle
Raymond Casnour
Liberty
A. R. Moleswoth
Mt. Arcy
John €. der Marres
Florence Lu Uroyna
Earl Remeburg
Bigtown
Miz
Helen Remsberg
Jefferson
Harold le Frushour
Braddock Heights
Verner Redmond
Petersville
G. C. Rhoderick
Middletown
Elmer E. Shafer
Burk
Edgar Myersville
Flord Lovell
Hane
Edgar Stanzbury
Emmite
Emmite Bur Fereze Pinner
Russell Ho McCain
Emmett R.bowlus
Harold A. Frushour
Wilbur F. Baker
Washington
Lorient Under Heavy Night Attack Again by Allies
London reports Lorient, the Nazi submarine base in western France, faced a heavy night assault with large fires in the dock area. Western Germany targets and railway hubs in France, Holland, and Belgium were struck, two bombers failing to return. The raid marked the 58th Lorient attack, part of multi-night operations including daylight strikes on fuel dumps, undersea pens, and power stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lorient
France
Air Ministry
Germany
Holland
Belgium
Ypres
U. S
British Isles
RAF
England
Hotel Directors Report War Strain Cuts Use At Key House
Frederick Holt Company executives report rationing oil and weak traffic reduced room occupancy and events at the Francis Scott Key hotel. For 1942 the hotel shows a $2,063.87 deficit after depreciation, with $161,1544 in volume, down from 1941’s $199,872.44. Heating and equipment upgrades cost $5,472.97 and $2,547.86, respectively. Stockholders to meet January 25 for elections and year-end reports. Directors listed. Also notes a plane search for J B Pierce Jr, a war plant executive, extending across southern West Virginia and parts of Kentucky and Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Holt Company
Francis Scott Key
J. H. Gambrill, Jr
J. Russell Zimmerman
C. Walter Kleist
Wlach Pepared Tie Dé Pindi
Kleist
James J. Gambrill, Jr
Holmes D. Baker
R E. Delaplaine
Iees
Charles McC. Mathias
Ll. R. Dertazbaugh
W. H. A Anders
3800 Miners Shifted To Support Wildcat Coal Strike
Washington reports a major escalation as 3800 more miners join a wildcat coal strike. In the Solomon Islands campaign, American forces claim 30 Japanese planes shot down, three destroyers damaged, and a cargo ship bombed. Seven US planes were lost. coord entries describe heavy combat near Guadalcanal with significant air and sea engagements and multiple enemy destroyers damaged or sunk.
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Washington
Jan
Solomon Islands
Guadalcanal
United States
Catalina
Tve
Ameri Ican
Guidalewaal
Ning Destroyera
Dauntless
Navy Marine Corps
Ning Jap
Lunga Point
Fast Island
Shortland Island
Munda
Wildcat
Airacobra
Man Held In Jail Accused Of Grabbing Girl
Frederick man Alvie Stine, 408 North Bentz street, completing a term for earlier assaults, is jailed awaiting Police Court on a charge of assaulting a Mood College student. Stine admitted grabbing the girl near West Second Street after a church meeting. The 8:30 p.m. incident led to his arrest an hour and a half later, with officers citing a signed statement. State's Attorney Nikitk said a trial date will be set for Monday and police will patrol outlying areas amid gasoline restrictions. The victim was Betty VanFossen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Eldred VanFossen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
House of Correction
Alvie Stine
North
Bentz Street
Edwin F. Nikitk
Soluil
Ballers
Betty VanFossen
Eldred VanFossen
Lindbergh Avenue
Arthur C. Poulsen
Sergi
Frank Dorsey
Norman Dietz
Stine
Jast
Manuel M. Weinberg
Walkirk
Verdict Returns Against Rouzie Couple in Liquor Case
A circuit court verdict found defendants Mr. and Mrs. Stockton Rouzie in a suit by Liquor Dealers Credit Control Inc. The judge ruled no party relation existed between Valentine and the Rouzies regarding the Vaqueriei business. Attorneys noted a prior stipulation that no judgment would be entered against the Rouzies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asopia
Patrick M Sehnaufley
Circuit
Liquor Dealers Credit Control, Inc
Stockton Rauzie
Jentina
Prache Atta Wines
Valentine
Wo iwWle
Gobis
Rouge
Renzie
Leslie N. Coblentz
Manuel M. Weinberg
FE. Austin James
British Patrols More Active in Tripolitanian Desert Front
Cairo reports say British patrols were more active than usual on the Tripolitanian desert front. Allied bombers attacked Rommel’s forces, and fighters conducted offensive patrols with limited Axis opposition. Rail junctions, trains, and military stores were targets, with fires set and several fuel trucks destroyed north of Gabes. one Allied plane is missing.
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Cairo
Erwin Rommel
Rommel
Tripoli
Traq Declares War On Germany Japan and Vichy Nations
London reports the Traq legation announced Traq is at war with Germany and Japan. Diplomatic relations with Japan were severed in November 1941, while ties with the Vichy government ended concurrently.
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London
Legation
Traq
Germany
Haly
Japan
Retahe Mgic
Vichy
Nighttime Army crash near Kuna kills about nine officers
A military aircraft crash near Kuna last midnight killed about nine officers and men. Gowen Field public relations officer Capt. BE. R. Davis announced today. Kuna lies roughly 1% miles northeast of the capital city.
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Thabo Jar
Army Chamber
Kuna
Accounting Ordered Filed In Ebert Case
In a decree signed by Chief Judge Delaplaine, Edward Ebert is ordered to file an accounting by February 1 showing all income from his late mother Annie O Ebent’s real estate at 647 West Patrick Street. The case, initiated by Mixlpha K Brown of Baltimore, seeks rents, taxes, and repairs since her mother’s death, with heirs listed across several cities. The court notes John Ebert’s right to keep the home if taxes are paid, while permitting sale if encumbrances threaten the property, and demands a full accounting of income and disbursements related to repairs or improvements. The proceeding also addresses Mrs Brown’s right to scrutiny of expenditures and potential equitable liens. The matter includes John and Samuel Ebert’s duties and potential mortgage remedies, with attorney J. T. England represented for Mrs Brown.
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Edward S. Delaplane
Aled
Edward Ebert
Annie O. Ebent
West Patrick Street
Yas
Ebert
Mix “Ilpha K. Brown
Baltimore
Deesie S. Ebert
Mabel
Wise
Frederick
Mes
Ruth
Gare
New York City
G. Robert
Samuel E. Eoert
Cnly
George E. Linth
Tcum
Washington
Grandman
John Ebert
Slaters
Bettjamin B. Roxenstock
Atlorsey
Delaplaine
Jokn Ebert
Joan Ebert
John
Samuel Ebert
Jenavage
Jozeph T. England
Beltmore
Brown
Tenure Ultimatum From War Labor Board Impacts Coal Strike
Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania January sixteen. Escalating coal strike widens as 3800 miners join an 18 day wildcat walkout of pennsylvania antheacite miners despite a war labor board ultimatum directing 10000 to 17000 other strikers to return to work immediately. UMW leaders say insurgent and loyal factions expect a Monday return if the order holds. The board warned of using all powers and possibly seeking presidential seizure to resume production amid northeast coal shortages. Spokesmen decline to name individuals, citing membership decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
War Labor Board
United Mine Workers
UMW
Whach
Roosevelt
WLB
Md Surplus To Cut State Realty Tax Proposal
Senator John B Funk of Frederick introduced a bill to let the State Board of Public Works use any surplus beyond 2 million to reduce the state real estate tax for the next two fiscal years starting July 1. The measure, referred to the finance committee, mirrors a 1941 action that cut rates from 23 to 14 cents and then to 12 cents this year and envisions potential further reductions as debt is paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Public Works
State Senate
John B. Funk
Frederick County
Finance Committee
Funk
Funkavid
Hilleal
Reed Kas Plans Early Vote On 48 Hour Week Bill
Washington January 16 Senator Reed Kas announced he will force a Senate showdown on his bill to set a 48 hour work week. He said he wants action to get a vote on the measure after returning from a Midwest fuel situation trip. The bill would amend the fair labor standards act to start overtime at 48 hours when no contract governs pay.
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Washington
Reed
R Kas
Senate
Midwest
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Martinsburg
Hazebrouck
Sharie-tan
J. B Puerce, Jr
War Plant
Virginia
Paris
Kentucky
Ohio
Wildcat Coal
Deka
Amcrican
Isaell
Washington, Dan
Office of Defense Transportation
District of Columbia
Wilkes Marre
Bill
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