Morgenthau presses larger wartime tax hike plan
Secretary Morgenthau urged the Senate Finance Committee to raise the tax bill far beyond the House figure, proposing a minimum $8.7 billion in revenue. He warned that insufficient wartime taxation would force heavy borrowing and threaten future economic health, calling for higher personal and corporate taxes, new excises, and removal of loopholes.
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Civilians killed by lone German raider
London reports a single German plane dropped bombs on an East coast shopping center in daylight killing several civilians. A family of six perished in one direct hit while a house was split in two. Hotels and other buildings were damaged as rockets struck East England and the East Midlands. The RAF did not raid Germany last night due to poor weather.
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Possible Parachutists Sought Near Ellicott City Farm
On July 25 four militia companies joined three Minute Men and one State Guard to search a farm near Ellicott City after Edgar Amos reported two men carrying a white object. The men fled into woods around 5:30 AM. Brig Gen Mohr led the patrols with Maryland State Police cooperating. An early report suggested something dropped from an airplane.
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Large Convoy With American Troops Arrives in Britain
United States Army officials disclosed that new American contingents including pilots ground crews and Negro troops arrived in Britain on a large convoy part of a series bringing forces for a potential invasion of Europe Nurses aboard the ships accompanied thousands of men and supplies A commander praised the arriving pilots promising they are among the best of the lot
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FBI Conference in Hagerstown Addresses Prostitution near Military Camps
Local and state officials attended a quarterly FBI conference in Hagerstown focused on enforcing prostitution laws near military camps. Army representatives from Camp Ritchie voiced law enforcement and medical concerns, while Dr. Nils Nelson and State's Attorney Charles Wagamman spoke on prevention and legal provisions.
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R. Paul Buhmnan
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Earl M. Lowell
Clarence L. Howard
Robert H. Esworthy
G. Edgar Fox
Roosevelt signs Florida oil pipeline and barge channel bill
President Roosevelt signed legislation authorizing a pipeline and a navigable barge channel across Florida to ease transportation shortages for moving oil and gasoline to the eastern seaboard.
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28 Indicted on Sedition in Military War Effort
A federal grand jury indicted 27 men and one woman for conspiring to disrupt morale in the armed forces and obstruct the war effort. The indictment, returned after nine months of investigation, was announced by Attorney General Biddle in Washington. The female defendant, Mrs. Elizabeth Dilling of Chicago, is named with the alias Rev. Frank Woodruff Johnson.
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Award To Heating Firm Is Sustained
The Fourth Circuit upheld a district court award of 2128.68 to W. Lee Elgin dba Potomac Heating and Supply Co of Hagerstown in a suit over the colored low rent housing project. Sofarelli Bros Inc, the general contractor, faced the judgment. Attorneys were Rosenstock and Bartlett for Elgin. McCahan for Sofarelli.
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Secretary Hall To Address Nation At 9 30
Secretary of State Hall will report on war progress over the four major radio networks at 9 30 oclock Eastern War Time tonight. CBS will rebroadcast the address in nine languages and NBC will repeat it in English Turkish German Italian French Spanish Portuguese Swedish and Danish. Markets turned downward in New York as steels declined and trading moved slowly with some fractional losses near the fourth hour.
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Hauptmann Judge Dead in New Jersey
Thomas W. Trenchard longtime New Jersey Supreme Court justice and presiding judge in the Lindbergh baby murder trial died at his home at age 78. He had capped a long judicial career. The note adds a history of extravagant French royal spending on buttons by Louis XVI, totaling about $600,000 per year.
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British Army Japs Gain Of The Nile Front Fortified At El Alamein
General Auchinleck's Army of the Nile reports simultaneous attacks along the El Alamein front driving back Axis centers and consolidating gains on the central ridge while heavy dust storms limit air support. RAF losses noted as one Axis plane shot down and seven British planes lost.
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Bombers Hit Yangtze Port Docks And Sinks Ships
United States bombers set docks and warehouses aflame at the Yangtze river port of Kiukiang and scored direct hits on the railway station. Two Japanese ships were sunk and 10 harbor fires were reported in a communique from Lieut. Gen. Stilwell's headquarters.
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One Execution Stayed Two Must Hang in Maryland
Governor O Conor ordered a stay of execution for Robert White, while Edward Wolfard and Charles Jackson Benjamin were denied commutations for the December 28 slaying of Vincent Di Pietro, Baltimore delicatessen owner. The governor met the condemned men in their cells after questioning two Washington lawmakers who testified White was in Washington at the time of the robbery.
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Trial in recess in Nazi spy case at request of attorneys
Washington July 23 eight alleged Nazi spies had a weekday recess today, the first in the secret trial that began July 6 as defense and prosecution teams sought more time to prepare their cases.
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Mary Jane Michael Weds Tlard Clinton Rhoades in Lutheran Church
In the Evangelical Lutheran Church decorated with palms and white gladioli, Miss Mary Jane Michael daughter of Mr. and Mrs H L Michael joined Tlard Clinton Rhoades son of Mr. and Mrs Clinton M Rhoades in matrimony this afternoon at two o clock. Rev Dr Amos John Traver performed the ceremony. She wore a white net and chiffon gown with pearl cap gloves and carried a small white Bible with an orchid and stephanotis bouquet. Her only jewel was a platinum diamond necklace given by uncle Theodore Titze. Continues on page seven.
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Theodore Titze
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Van Meter Remanded After Habeas Hearing
Edwin Van Meter, 30, Washington attorney, remains imprisoned after Chief Judge Edward S. Delaplaine overruled his habeas corpus bid challenging state jurisdiction over a $1.08 theft from Horine and Pennell. The court held possession proves ownership not necessary, and Van Meter faces state charges for breaking and entering larceny and receiving stolen goods.
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Edward S. Delaplaine
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Edwin Vin Meter
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Roosevelt urged to keep wage policy of War Labor Board
The six man CIO AFL War Labor Board urged President Roosevelt to continue the wage policy set up by the board and to block interference from other federal agencies, especially the Office of Price Administration. Senator Barkley said Congress may need new legislation to give Roosevelt authority for a broader inflation prevention effort.
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Roosevelt Signs Major Agriculture Bill For Current Year
President Roosevelt signed a 805 million dollar appropriation for the Agriculture Department for the current fiscal year. The measure also authorizes sale of government wheat for livestock feed and industrial uses at parity prices.
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FCC Asks NBC And Petrillo to Explain Cancellation
The FCC demands a full statement from NBC and James C. Petrillo president of the American Federation of Musicians AFL about the cancellation of a broadcast by the National High School Orchestra from Interlochen Michigan. Petrillo contended the amateur orchestra used professional musicians.
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Task Force in Action Against Axis in North
Rear Admiral Robert C. Gillin said the U S naval task force with the British fleet has been in action against enemy aircraft in the north. He described operations as the usual and noted no severe damage so far and morale remains high with some sailors due for leave in London after a year.
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Bar Association Seeks Delay in appointing Sixth Circuit judge
Frederick County Bar Association urges no appointment of an associate judge in the Sixth Judicial Circuit to replace Judge Arthur D. Willard until after the September primaries. Governor O Connor acknowledges receipt and promises every possible consideration. Judge Willard retires at 70 on Saturday leaving Chief Judge Delaplaine as the sole local judge until after the primaries.
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Arthur D. Willard
Herbert R. O'Conor
Byriel
Amos A. Moller
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Edward S. Delaplaine
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Rainfall totals rise with last night's showers
The July precipitation reached about 2.75 inches overnight with an extra quarter inch from a subsequent shower. The Weather Bureau anticipated more scattered rain today. At Fishing Creek Reservoir caretaker Frank Weddie noted improved stream flow as the spillway increased from a trickle. July rains remain about one inch below normal, with temperatures moderating after a 87 degree high and 57 degree low yesterday.
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Soviet forces brace as Rostov, Stalingrad under pressure
Nazi armored columns push toward Rostov and Stalingrad as German High Command claims Rostov on fire. Soviet heavy bombers hit reinforcements near the Don river while three directional threats mount against Rostov and the Volga corridor.
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OPA Mulls Live Hog Price Ceilings
Washington July 23 an Office of Price Administration spokesman said the agency was considering price ceilings on live hogs despite the administrative difficulties involved.
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Mrs Devereux Wife Of Wake Island Hero Dies
Mrs James P. S. Devereux 27 widow of Wake Island garrison commander died after a long illness. No word from her husband since the Wake Island fall. International Red Cross reports Major Devereux a Japanese prisoner in Shanghai.
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