Gas Rations Revoked For Eight Auto Drivers In City
Eight motorists had gasoline rations revoked for 10 to 90 days after hearings on pleasure driving charges. Of 31 cases heard, 99 were dismissed and one letter of reprimand issued. Additional hearings scheduled for Thursday in police court involve many Frederick area residents and local businesses.
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OFA
Charles Raymond Johnson
Seneca
River Recreation Point
Johnson
Walter L. Brown
Thurmont
John Roland Ebberts
Frederick
Francis Carmel Kelley
Emmitsburg
Paul L. Freshman
Levi A. Doneary
Libertytown
Dirpe
Tanne
Finnae Meire
Charles W. Linthicum
Hyattstown
Kenneth McG. Woerner
Bernard W. Warrenfeltz
Charles E. Hahn
E. R. Pemsei
Harry D. Stup
Emory Baker
Francis Hempson Jackson
J. Henry Troxell
Walter Fuss
Ira L. Burdette
Mr. Airy
Elmer Hildebrand
Bessie L. Burkier
Grayson F. Barthlow
Mason T. Summers
Alvey M. Norwood
Charles K. Smith
Graceham
Harry D. Kinna
Walter D. Main
George E. VanFossen
John S. Rhoderick
William Fout
Raid On Ceylon By Japs Is Reported
The Tokyo radio said Japanese naval planes raided Ceylon on Sunday night bombing the port of Colombo and Trincomale before returning to base. A British communique from New Delhi noted Japanese aircraft approached the east coast but reported no bombs dropped.
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Associated Press
Tokyo Radio
Ceylon
India
Colombo
Trincomale
New Delhi
Ceri
Allied shipping reaches Izmir direct from United States
The first Allied vessel to reach Turkey directly through the Mediterranean since the North African campaign has arrived at Izmir in southern Turkey without incident.
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Izmir
Turkey
Mediterranean
United States
German General Staff Plans to Eliminate Hitler
London reports a high German source predicts the general staff will move to end Hitler as Germany nears collapse. The observer warns Junkers will push a second war myth, portraying the army as undefeated while sacrificing others, and may pursue civil conflict to save themselves.
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London
Hitler
Germany
Jebs
Reich
Llitler
Junkers
Fuehrer
Gestapo
Luftwaffe
la Pose
Shoe Stores Open Under New OPA Rex Ration Rule
Shoe merchants report busier than normal as the OPA odd lot rule takes effect. Stores can sell a portion of April 10 stock at 25 percent below ceiling without ration coupons, with limits of 4 percent for ladies, 11 percent for men, and 2 percent for children. Some restrict shoppers to one or two pair, others not at all. The sale runs through July 31 as merchants anticipate clearing stock and saving on hand shoes.
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OPA
Couid
Enus
Weaver
Burkittsville Property Sale Under Advisement
The Orphans Court heard arguments to set aside a private sale of the Burkittsville Seminary building, argued by Hieffer DeLauter and Zimmerman for Florence Maught, contending a higher public sale price was possible, while Storm for the executor maintained the private bid was the top offer and appraised value. The court took the matter under advisement.
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Orphans Court
Burkittsville
Seminary
Martin Horine
Ezra
Horine
Baxter T. Horine
H. Kieffer DeLauter
Hichnd E. Zimmerman
Florence Maught
Baxter
British Plan For Md. Guard
Brig Gen Dwight H Mohr praised the British Home Guards and announced Maryland State Guard will adopt their methods. He prepared a schedule for the Fort Meade encampment starting Sunday including house to street fighting and lauded compulsory service to boost morale.
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Baltimore
Dwight H. Mohr
Home Guards
England
Maryland
State Guard
Maryland Guard
British Isles
Fort George G. Meade
Mohr
Root Penetrates Swimmer's Abdomen Injury in Swim Hole
Jack Brengle a 12 year old of Daysville was injured while diving in Israel's creek near his home. A small rod or stick pierced his abdomen and lodged between the pelvis and bladder. He was operated on at Frederick City Hospital and is reported in satisfactory condition. Two other boys were swimming nearby at the time.
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Jack Brengle
Madeline Brengle
Daysville
Frederick City Hospital
Young Brengle
Israel's Creek
Cory
Alta Hi
Fire torches Astoria Finnish district leaving 209 homeless
A blaze in Astoria Oregon on July 21 destroyed an entire block of frame homes in the congested Finnish district. The fire left 209 people without homes and prompted emergency sheltering efforts. Fire crews fought the flames through the night as residents surveyed the devastation.
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Astoria
Ore
July Heat Wave Enters Eleventh Day With Drought Concerns
The July heat wave extends to its eleventh day with hopes for rain fading. Officials project July could become the second driest on record behind 1930, as only .65 inch has fallen this month. Thunderstorms brought limited rain, while temperatures neared 100 degrees and nights stayed around 62. Water supplies hold but rainfall is badly needed for Maryland and Delaware crops.
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Drouth
Fishing Creek Reservoir
Linganore Creek
Frederick
Baltimore
Weather Bureau
Maryland
Delaware
Buvreau
A 6 Gasoline Coupons Take Effect Tomorrow
Operators anticipate higher gasoline sales as A-6 coupons become valid and A-5 coupons expire. A-6 covers three gallons per coupon over four months, with about 1.5 gallons weekly usage. Supply improves post dry period, though not fully back to normal, and motorists are expected to increase purchases as coupons shift volume. Washington reports 4500 soldiers with mining trade knowledge to be reassigned to vital metals work due to demand.
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Washington
Italy Set to Proclaim State of Emergency If Allied Landing
A Rome dispatch reports Italian authorities prepared to declare a state of emergency in case of an Allied landing in the mainland zone. Notices say bells would signal invasion and citizens would be required to stay at home or in air raid shelters to fight.
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Ead
Rome
Aleutians Bomber Raid Hits Paramushiro Base
Aleutians based planes from the 11th Air Force made the first raid on Paramushiro, northern Japan, since Tokyo bombing. Pilots reported no losses, light anti aircraft fire, and bombs dropped near harbor ships on a clear, high altitude mission following Attu occupation.
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Alaska
Kiska
Tokyo
Paramushiro
Japan
Attu
Army
11Th Air Force
Aleutians
No Cut Made In Value Of Fuel Oil Coupons
Confusion over fuel oil coupons led residents to fear reduced winter heat rations. War Price and Rationing Board explained unit coupons change and fixed value coupons, noting ten gallons per unit and that five unit coupons equal 30 gallons, so no cut occurred unless a request is made.
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Tulthow
Truce in Farm Policy Talks Emerges Amid Food Debates
Washington July reports indicate executive branch and recreation leaders near a temporary agreement on key farm and food policy differences. Senator Russell D. GaI urges farm state colleagues to meet halfway as War Food Administrator Marvin Jones plans to consult with Congress before final farm decisions.
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Washington
Russell D.gai
Agricultural Adjustment Adteacy
AAA
Russell
Marvin Jones
Red Army advances along line near Orel drive
Reuters from Moscow reports the Red Army moving east of Orel toward Ermolaeva and capturing several towns as it widens a front about 400 miles long. Heaviest fighting centers near Orel with four to six mile advances and renewed German counterattacks.
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London
Reuters
Moscow
Red
Ermolaeva
Orel
Datieds
Melle
Red Army
Voroshilovgrad
Mius
Voroshioy
Dhaio
Arkhangelsk
Kursk
Belgforod
Fishermen Using Horses Return in Emmitsburg Area
Emmitsburg residents report anglers are using horses to travel and fish, reviving old rigs for local excursions. The horse drawn rigs are common in town and surrounding countryside, with fishing trips noted as a principal activity.
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Emmitsburg
Kiska Defenses Bombarded Again by American Ships
The U S Navy reports two small American warships bombarded Japanese defenses on Kiska Island in the Aleutians Tuesday, with the enemy not returning fire. In the South Pacific the Japanese bombed Funafuti at Ellice Islands, causing no damage or injuries.
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Washington
I Navy
Kiska Islands
Aleutians
South Pacific
Funafuti
Ellice Islands
Ino
Australia
Allies take half of Sicily in major advance
Allied forces report half of Sicily under their control for tactical purposes as American and Canadian troops push from Enna toward the north coast. Eisenhower predicts overall victory with slow progress for British and Canadian forces while the Seventh Army moves rapidly through weaker resistance toward Catania and Messina. The By crest sees Axis retreat along central roads as Italians blame their government and the Nazis for shortages and poor equipment.
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Sicily
Catania
North Africa
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Seventh Army
Eighth Army
Messina
U.S
Sicilian
Palermo
Termini
Mount Etna
Paterno
Taormina
Messina-Catania
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