Freed High School graduates urged to build a greater world
Charles E Moylan Baltimore attorney addressed 214 Frederick High School seniors at graduation, urging them to leave isolation behind and build a ship of scholarship and leadership. He warned of tough jobs but framed the ceremony as a call to undo past messes and lead a war scarred world toward decency and honesty. The event featured diplomas presented by Eugene W Pruitt with musical selections by senior ensembles and a clarinet solo by George B Delaplaine Jr.
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Charles E. Moylan
Baltimore
Frederick County
Frederick High School
Moylan
Elgar
Charles W. Willis
Amos John Traver
Eugene W. Pruitt
Sibelius
George B. Delaplaine, Jr
Showers of Gold
Bouillon
Laidzen
Melvin Catsail
George B. Delaplaine
Howard Gaver
Harold Kehne
Richard Michael
A. Royal Remsberg. Jr
Richard F. Simmons, Jr
Italian Army Chief Of Staff Relieved And Reassigned
Berlin radio reports Gen Ezio Rasi was relieved as Chief of Staff and named commander of an army group in Rome. Earlier, Gen Mario Roatto served as Chief of Staff until Jan 19 1942. Dispatch notes Gen Vittorio Ambrosio later assumed the post and Gen Alfredo Cuggzioni was named commander of another army group. Potomac Edison stock prices featured at a Frederick public sale with Emmett Bowtus auctioneer. Personal property sales brought strong interest and prices for both stock and consignments.
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Ezio Rasi
Berlin
Rome
Mario Roatto
Sta
Vittorio Ambrosio
Potomac Edison Company
Emmett R Bowtus
Washington Road
Frederick
Potomac E
Wilbur Main
George W. Young
Conviction Of Three Gangsters Is Upheld
Washington June 14 The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of Louis Lepke Buchalter Emanuel Weiss and Louis Capone alleged members of Murder Inc sentenced to die at Sing Sing for slaying Joseph Rosen a Brooklyn storekeeper Weiss fired the shots Capone planned the escape Justices Murphy and Jackson did not participate Justice Black expressed view the petition should be dismissed The trio’s attorneys claimed convictions rested on self confessed gangsters and prejudicial trial conduct
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Washington
Supreme Court
Louis
Lepke) Buchalter
Emanuel Weiss
Louis Capone
Murder, Inc
Sing Sing
Joseph Rosen
Brooklyn
Justice Roberts
Rosen
Murphy
Jackson
Justice Black
Buchalter
Rozen
Dewey
Weiss
Capone
Kings County
Decisive Year for the Ailes
West Point June 1 Gen. Henry H. Arnold told the graduating class that the Axis powers face a decisive year as morale weakens under aerial bombardment. He noted Axis forces remain well trained and equipped, while reporting Air Transport Command sent over 1,800 planes across the Atlantic and Pacific in May with reliable delivery times.
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West Point
N. Y
Henry H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
Arnold
Air Transport Command
Atlantic
Pacific
New York
San Francisco
Davies Arrives At Fairbanks On Stalin Message Mission
Joseph E. Davies reached Fairbanks Alaska on May 31 amid reports he traveled via the Middle East to deliver a secret Soviet premier Stalin reply to President Roosevelt. Cables from Moscow last Thursday said Davies would depart for the United States soon with Stalin's response.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Joseph E. Davies
Moscow
Joseph Stalin
Roosevelt
iAlthough
Davies
Middle East
United States
Stalin
Bahamans Riot at Hebron Farm Labor Camp
About 200 Bahamans at an FSA operated labor camp near Hebron returned to work after a riot Sunday. Eight people were arrested and two detained for possible deportation as authorities investigated the disturbance.
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Hebron
Compromise Pay-As-You-Go Tax Bill Up For House Action
Washington reports a compromise pay-as-you-go income tax plan with a 20 percent withholding to start next month. The measure aims at shifting to current payments, offering abatements for 1942 and 1943 taxes, and consolidating victory tax with income tax collections. House leaders expect quick approval and a path to the White House, with President Roosevelt anticipated to sign.
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Washington
House
Cat USA
Ses
White House
Adminon Irancis
Runcevelt
Meeree Cee
Fleasels Dd Rlee
Two Apply For Pension Under New Law
Two former Frederick County teachers, Littleton Fox and Robert Ridgely, formally applied to the County Commissioners for a $300 annual pension under a new law effective today. The pair, with 30 and 34 years teaching respectively, seek pension eligibility under the measure funded by local taxes. commissioners worry about immediate payments and the need for attorney interpretation.
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Frederick County
Littleton Fox
Creagerstown
Robert Ridgely
Myersville
Maryland
William M. Storm
Fox
Ridgely
Thomas R. Saylor
Walkersville
Grayson
Mercer
Frederick
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
Ngs
Max Stephan Loses Again in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court refused to review the Detroit restaurant owner's treason conviction for the third time and lifted the stay of execution. Chief Justice Stone announced the denial of leave to appeal directly to the court and vacated the previous stay. Stephan aided German flyer Peter Krug who escaped from a Canadian prison camp.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Max Stephan
Detroit
United States
Federal District Court
Stone
Peter Krug
Loyalty of 12000 Japanese Americans Held Loyal
Washington reports the War Relocation Authority affirms loyalty of 12,000 Japanese Americans released from custody after Pearl Harbor. The agency rejects claims spies were freed, calling such charges irresponsible and ignorant. Director Dillon S. Meyer states no disloyal activity has been reported among those on leave from relocation centers.
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Washington
War Relocation Authority
Pearl Harbor
Dillon S. Meyer
Robert E Stripling
Dues
Congressional
New High Ground in stock market despite coal walkouts
New York June 1 stock market favorites moved into new yearly highs while coal labor strikes restrained bids for many leading issues.
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New York
Allied Air Raids Pummel Foggia Attu and Other Targets
Allied air forces continued heavy bombing of southern Italy on May 29 40 with Liberators B 24s and fighters striking Foggia and nearby airfields. Reports say over 400 Japanese troops killed on Attu Island while morning operations near Cahicayat harbor pressed pockets of resistance. Casualties for Allied raids remained light as air supremacy expanded in the Mediterranean theater.
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Washington, Dune
Attuc Island
Navy
United States
Cahicayat Harbor
Noray Pagine
Alta Island
Chicago Harbor
Kiska
Army Liberator
Gertrude Cove
Allied
Nore
Africa
Fie
Foggia
Fahwa
Alles
Annouiherd
James H. Boolittle
Liberators
Middle East
Italy
Sardinia
Paratelasa
Jztand
Tunisia
Sicily
Hitler
Cairo
North Africa
Horbor
Naples
Pantceria
Ogee
Inasl
Thirteen Leave For Camp Today From Board One
Thirteen white men from local Draft Board One depart this afternoon via Baltimore and Ohio train to enter the Army. They end fourteen-day furloughs and assemble at Winchester Hall around 4 p.m. for travel to Fort Meade, with arrival about 8 43 p.m. Tomorrow another man from the same board will depart at similar time to enlist. The current group includes Richard A. Beachley acting corporal Irvin L. Kinsey Vernon T. Bear Richard M. Allison Bernard ly Kreh Robert W. Carey John S. W. Sporrier Paul A. Rockwell Melvin L. Lindsay Paul D. Higdon Jacob W. Shinnick Michael J. Mulcahey George Shafer.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Arm
Winchester Hall
Fort Meade
Army
Richard A. Beachley
Irvin L. Kinsey
Vernon T.bear
Richard M. Allison
Bernard Ly. Kreh
Robert W. Carey
John S. W. Sporrier
Paul A. Rockwell
Melvin L. Lindsay
Paul D. Higdon
Jacob W. Shinnick
Michael J. Mulcahey
George ©. Shafer
Samuel E. Crone
Board
One
Emmitsburg Man Wounded in North Africa War Action
Joseph D. Lingg of Emmitsburg was listed by the War Department as wounded in action in North Africa. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Lingg of 143 North Second Avenue Emmitsburg. Lingg, about 28, had been slightly wounded before and is said to be recuperating in an African hospital. He served about two years and was among the first invasions of Africa. He was wounded around March 9 and is a Mt St Mary’s High School graduate.
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Joseph D. Lingg
Emmitsburg
War Department
North Africa
Associated Press
Pfc
Lingg
Elmer Lingg
North Second Avenue
Lings
Africa
Mt. St. Mary's
40 OT At Cumberland Truce Failure Halts Labor Idle
June 1 Cumberland and nearby Western Virginia counties saw extensive shutdowns as more than 40,000 workers stayed idle across the Cumberland area due to operators and union officials failing to reach a renewed truce before the twice-extended deadline last night. The stoppage mirrors widespread idle periods in several states as talks collapsed and markets feel the impact of halted production.
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Cumberland
Cuuruceland
Countes
West Virginia
Henry Ford Returns to Presidency of Ford Motor Co
Henry Ford was elected president of Ford Motor Company at an adjourned shareholders meeting following Edsel Ford's death. New officers include Charles E Sorensen and B J Craig. directors add Mrs Edsel Ford and R R Rausch. Edsel Ford's sons Henry Ford II and Benson Ford noted among successors.
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Detroit
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Company
Edsel Bryant
Ford
Charles
EF. Sorensen
B. J. Craig
H. L. Moekle
H. E. Schlechter
Agre
Jf Benson Ford
Charles E. Sorensen
Eleanor Ford
Edsel Ford
Harry H. Bennett
M L. Bricker
B. J Craig
R. R. Rausch
Henry Ford II
Benson Ford
Walkout Nearly Full in Fields Where United Mine Workers Operate
The United Mine Workers largely refused to work as President Roosevelt warned against a nationwide coal strike. About 0.5 million miners in roughly 150 soft coal and 450 hard coal mines under federal control stayed away, though some mines continued with non union, AFLP or independent workers. Production halted in many fields while a few mines remained active. No major disorders were reported as negotiations continued and the White House stayed silent.
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Roosevelt
John
Lewis’ United Mine Workers
Tohiy
Lewis’ Union
UMW
Falcon
White House
Lekes
Coal Fielda
Lewis
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Tom Minnee
Kentucky
Harlan
International Harvester
Bkenham
Progressive Miners of America
Progressive
Illinois A
Gas Shortage Persists Across Federal Gasoline Network
Reported shortages continue at Baltimore Washington bulk plants as supplies trickle in. Some terminals received none while others saw limited deliveries. Trucks shift from Frederick to Washington, farm cooperative reports very low stocks and efforts to ration scarce gasoline begin.
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Baltimore
Washington
Frederick
Greensboro
N.C
Has Prog For Hospital In Frederick County
The Frederick County Medical Society has a workable program to assure the continued operation of Emergency Hospital and plans to present it to the County Commissioners soon. A conference may be held before week’s end. The society aims for cooperative operation of the county institution and members are ready to make sacrifices to keep it open. Dr H L Fahrney, who has resigned, continues to serve pending changes. The hospital still needs registered nurses with several practical nurses assisting the single registered nurse.
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Frederick County Medical Society
H. L. Fahrney
Crisis and Negotiations Mark Coal Strike Timeline
A chronology from April to June detailing the soft coal crisis. Key events include mine contract expiry, UMW and operator bargaining, War Labor Board actions, Roosevelt seizure orders, Ickes control, truces, and repeated bargaining halts. Violence in Baltimore noted with police covering incidents amid labor dispute tensions.
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Associated Press
United Mine Workers
War Labor Board
Roosevelt
Interior
Harold L. Ickes
UMW
WLB
Ane
Baltimore
Federation of Labor Transit
Memorial Day Fatalities Drop, Nation Sees Safer Weekend
The nation marked Memorial Day weekend as the safest in years with 230 holiday fatalities, down from last year and well below the peacetime average of about 400 lives. Authorities attributed the drop to increased safety measures and public awareness during the holiday period.
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Associated Press
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Phillips Packing Company
Cambridge, Md
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Lin Sen
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