Naval Battle in Kula Gulf Sinks Jap Cruisers Amid Solomons Action
Allied forces report the sinking of Jap cruisers and three destroyers in the Kula Gulf near New Georgia and Kolombangara during a night and day battle. American planes attacked Munda air base and Vila supply depots while raids hit Rabaul and Bougainville. Captain Cen of the Helena survived, and U.S. forces continued bombardments ahead of an impending Allied assault on Munda.
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New Kula Gulf
Southwest Pacific
Leen
Kula Gulf
Central Solomons
Munda
New Georgia
Kolombangara
Vila
Dragon Peninsula
Enogai Inlet
Bairoko
Douglas MacArthur
Solomons
Rabaul
New Britain
New Guinea
Mubo
United States
Helena
New Georgia Arrose
Seige
Kahili
Bougainville
Dap Villay
Keaukwa
Timi
Tyo Engins
Selaru Island
Tanimbar
Tedium
Eemy
Vilagen
Charles PL Cen
Kznt
Roads Board To Hold Public Meetings
The Frederick County Roads Board, with three opposed, approves public meetings for district residents to present road maintenance and construction requests. They nominate Clarence A. Dorsey Woodsboro Roy M. Fisher near Rocky Ridge and Frank W. Fraley Catoctin Furnace to Governor O Connor for appointment. U. S. appointments in progress. The plan aims to broaden resident input while meetings may be held in districts or centrally. Engineer Roger H. Willard updates on material shortages and progress. expected repairs and a planned two week ramping of Deerfield to Foxville road work.
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Frederick County Roads Board
Clurence
A. Dorsey
Woodsboro
Roy M. Fisher
Rocky Ridge
Frank W. Fraley
Catoctin Furnace
Herbert KR. O'Conor
Vile OL lLogee Leutend
Ucceed
Fisher
Roger H. Willard
Awetutoa Ance Progam Ag
Rey ’ Ley Sr
Willard
Deerfield
Foxville
Eastern Shore Balks Annapolis Vacancy Fight
July 12 Eastern Shore Senator opposes filling the Maryland Legislative Council vacancy created by House Speaker Thomas E Conlon's resignation. Delegate John Luber proposes naming another Baltimore City legislator to succeed Conlon. Wilmer Fell Davis argues the Eastern Shore bloc should have a representative on the council.
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Eastern Shore
Annapolis
Maryland Legislative Council
Thomas E Conlon
Baltimore City
Easter Shore
John Luber
Conion
Baltimore
Wilmer Fell Davis
Caroline
Senate
Luber
House
P Senate
Zonta Club backs Chinese girl adoption for a year
The Frederick Zonta Club announced at its weekly meeting at the Francis Scott Key Hotel that it will fund one Chinese girl’s care for a year. The club cited a report on the twenty third international Zonta convention at Lake Placid showing 380 Zontians from the US Canada Iceland and Hawaii representing 90 clubs. Leaders outlined postwar plans and scholarships including two $500 Amelia Earhart awards for 1942 44.
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Frederick Zonta Club
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Zonta
Lake Piauid
Doroths R Carty
Royal Clu
Carty
Iceland
Hawai
Amelia Earhart
Charlotte Whitton
Ottawa
Liepatne
Abrivesau
National Resources Planning Board
Eveline M. Burns
Washington
Dcc
Marlon Dudley
WCA
China
Hong Kong
J. Winifred Mughes
Syracuse
Jessie M. Elking
St. Catherines
Ontario
AB Judd
Dallas
Tex
Rut H. Gates
Devamslon
Bil
C. Richards
Chicago
Wil
Inter Stats
Mies
Martha E. Carris
Rueburn
Anne Vinser
Isabella E. Brugur
Jamestown
Celeste T. Blesse
St Louis
Mabel G. Bennett
Fort Wola
Movie Fitzgerald
Spokane
Wash
Georgia C. Bousines
Presno
Caitt
Methodist Junior High Institute Opens in Westcoaston
July 12 delegates from Marshard West Virginia and the District of Columbia gathered at the seven day Methodist Junior High Institute run by the Baltimore Conference Board of Education. Rev Wilh Ford, executive secretary, will deliver the opening remarks tomorrow as the council details and sponsors are noted.
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Westcoaston
Marsfard
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Seven Day Methodist Junior Hight
Baltimore
Ponto
Lindsay and White Named Maryland Legislative Council Leaders
Senator James J. Lindsay and Delegate John White were elected chair and vice chair of the Maryland Legislative Council. Lindsay, former senate majority leader, and White, former House majority leader, will lead the council in its first meeting since April 3 as it plans work ahead of the next General Assembly session.
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Annapolis
James J. Lindsay
D-Balto
John
White
D-Balto Std
Baltimore
House
White A
Ways and Means
Wilmer Fell Dawes
Caroline
Lindsay
J. Milton Dick
R-Alfecanys
Council
Cainer
Lindessid A
Marsland General Assembly
Lawmaker Seeks End to Last Minute Legislative Jams
Tam declared confidence that the legislature can finish before the time limit and avoid usual end of session jams. He said effort should push to maintain orderly businesslike procedure and prevent delays.
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Tam
Water project approved for Camp Detrick supply
A Baltimore hearing saw the State Water Resources Commission accept the H. K. Ferguson Company plan to draw 250000 gallons daily from Montevue Springs and Carroll Creek for Camp Detrick. Frederick County and City officials debated sewer discharge, but the commission rejected sewerage jurisdiction. County leaders had verbal approval to tap the springs and awaiting contract. Brunswick man Leroy T. Dixon received a 30 day jail term for drunk and disorderly conduct.
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Baltimore
Frederick County
State Water Resources Commission
H. K. Ferguson Company
Montevuie Springs
Carroll, Resk
Camp Detrick
Frederick
Montevue Springs
Carroll Creek
Charles G. Geisbert
William M. Storm
Hugh V. Giltinger
Austin James
Pleads Guilty To Use Of Auto In The Rockville Area
July 4 Stanley Carter 17 near Rockville had sentence postponed until Wednesday evening by Magistrate Alton Y. Bennett in Police Court. He faced unauthorized use of an automobile and the Plymouth sedan was recovered with about ten dollars in damages. A Cumberland truck stolen by Carter was left on a lot as officers testified. Edward Williams fined 7.40 for assault on George Moore. a dispute over advances to a former girlfriend led to Moore being struck and aided by a milk bottle. Albert Smith pleaded guilty to driving without a license, fined 1 plus costs and a 5 fine suspended for passing a boulevard stop. Denver Watts got 3 or two days for drunkenness with collateral forfeited. Other arrests listed include Raymond Jamison, Sylvester Poser, John Stevenson, Claude McGaha, Robert Hill, Samuel C and Samuel Louis Smith, Charles Delmar Fox and Frank Bianco encountered for various offenses and fines.
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Stanley Carter
Alas
Buck Cross
Rockville
Alton Y. Bennett
Carter
Franklin E. Baker
Cumberland
Baker
Edward Williams
George Moore
Williams
Moore
Albert Smith
Denver Watts
Tvo
Raymond Jamison
Sylvester Poser
John Stevenson
Claude McGaha
Robert Hill
Samuel C
Samuel Louis Smith
Charles Delmar Fox
RFC 1
Woodsboro
North Market Street
Frank ¢ Bianco
Scranton
Reno S
Ofhcers Tramp
Phillips
Renizell
Collislower
Charles Smith
Sub-Normal Wheat Yield Reported in Montgomery County
Rockville July 12 Montgomery County wheat yields are below normal with figures from 17 to 24 bushels an acre. County Agricultural Agent Anderson cited a county normal of 21 1 2 bushels per acre and noted early sowings show better results than later crops.
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Rockville
Montgomery County
Anderson
Local Officers To Get Blake In Oregon
Portland authorities say George Wilson Blake, wanted on four Circuit Court charges, will be extradited to Frederick County. State's Attorney Edwin F. Nikirk travels to Annapolis to secure Governor approval, with Sheriff Horace M. Alexander and Investigator Allen S. Bartgis. Blake, arrested here last November on assault related to unionizing work, posted bond, fled, and later faced perjury and sodomy charges. Extradition hinges on assurances Blake will be in Portland for proceedings to continue the case.
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Portland
Oregon
George Wilson Blake
Frederick County
Edwin F. Nikirk
Annapolis
Herbert HK. UO Conor
Horace M. Alexander
Allen S. Bartgis
Bartgis
Alexander
Blake
Fortland
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Ellis Wachter
Prince Georges County
Francis E. Weightman
Hyattsville
Weightman
Mayor Criticism Rebuked By Poulsen In Baltimore Style
Chief Arthur C Poulsen condemned Mayor Hugh V. Gittinger for criticizing the Frederick Police Department as unfair noting his inability to plan since the June 8 election. The Mayor approved department changes on Saturday and Poulsen urged discretion about public statements on patrol shifts and deserter arrests at Fort Meade. Civic groups urged a trial period with City officials to back Poulsen if a qualified successor is sought. JAP BASES RAIDED By The Associated Press said Haiphong and Hongay in French Indo China were hit by US bombers from China. 21 civilians were killed and 40 wounded. Forty-two states and DC are using last year’s auto plates with 1943 date.
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Arthur C Poulsen
Hugh V. Gittinger
Frederick
Poulsen
Gittinger
Whdh
Fort Meade
Mayo
Associated Press
Berlin
Haiphong
Hongay
United States Air Force
China
Hanoi
District of Columbia
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Rendova Island
Office of Price Administration
Office of War Information
Roosevelt
Labor Department
Federal Security Agency
Interior Department
OPA
OWL
Congresa
Zonta Club
Methodist Juniior High Institute
Diam F. Forward
Olympia
American Red Cross
John P. Lambert
Boston
Mass
J. B. Campbell
United
Army
Navy
Lindsay and
State Council
Howard Marvin Jones
Brunswick
Leroy T. Dixon
Sicily
Maly
Ces
San Bernardino
Calif
San Francisco
Frederck County
Winchester
Turkey Knob
Mount Jackson
Byrd
Thomas B. Byrd
Burr P. Harrison
C. E. Cline & Son Funeral Directors
Elebre
C. C. Carty, Inc
E. Patrick St
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