Japan's China Offensive Near Four-Front Expansion
War desk reports indicate Japan massing in Indo China and Henan for new drives toward Kunming and Chungking. Changsha siege advances 60 miles in five days with 40 remaining, as Chiang authorities evacuate civilians ahead of fourth defense. The Yellow River front in Henan shows indecisive fighting while Chinese forces press some counterattacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Changsha
Hankow-Canton
China
Chungking
Yellow River
Henan
No Legislation This Year To Modernize FCC
Washington June 1 Bitter differences between FCC Chairman Wheeler and radio industry officials appear to have killed prospects for legislation this year to modernize the Federal Communications Act. Wheeler called off a committee meeting and said the measure is dead blaming a few in New York. The National Association of Broadcasters said the need for radio legislation was reiterated after a three day session. Networks argued FCC power threatened radio FM and TV, while Fly claimed networks sought to return to old monopoly. Annapolis June 1 The 2th Company led by Midn Robert Beresford Williams won the intercompany competition for the regimental colors at the United States Naval Academy. Spare note: One out of ten Army sentry dogs recruited are too good natured for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wheeler
D-Mont
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
White
R-Me
New York
National Nation of Broadcasters Legislative Committee
National Broadcasting Company
Columbia Broadcasting System
FCC
James L. Flys
Fly
Annapolis
Robert Beresford Wiliams
Sausalito
Calif
United States Naval Academy
New Hotel Manager Charis M Tiernan Arrives in Frederick
Charis M. Tiernan former Hendrick Hudson and recent Francis Scott Key hotel manager arrives in Frederick to assume duties. He brings 18 years in hotel management including posts at Hotel Capitol Embassy Great Northern and Columbus Club Hotel. Tiernan served in World War I and led Army Officers Club at Fort Bragg before joining American Hotels Corporation in 1936. Alice B. Carter promoted to assistant manager and auditor, continuing duties with Key since 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charis M. Tiernan
Charles M. Tiernan
Hendrick Hudson
Troy
N. Y
Mr. Tiernan
Frederick
New York
Capitol
Columbus Club
US Navy
Army Officers’ Club
Moss
Fort Bragg
N.C
American Hotels Corporation
Francis Scott Key
Alice B. Carter
Carter
Lions Honor Fallen Members With Memorial Day Graves Visitation
Frederick Lions Club conducted its annual Memorial Day graves visitation for deceased members since 1928. wreaths were placed at multiple graves and brief prayers were offered by Rev. William C. Royal and Capt. Glenn E. Stovall. future visits to remaining deceased members are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lam
Frederick
Herman C. Gubisch
G. Raymond Shipley
Richard Simmons
Hart Etchison
Alvey V. Renn
F.J Russell Young
Leulogy
Mr Royal
Stovall
A Frank, Miller
Mt Airy
Rabbi Walf' Wilner
Baltimore
Rent Control Grounds for Evictions in Frederick Area
Federal rent control in Frederick city and county outlines eviction grounds and notice rules. Landlords may file in local court with notices or obtain an area office certificate for actions, with limits on eviction for nonpayment or lease status and specific conditions for purchases and remodeling. The executive notes landlords must register and disclose rent figures. construction and housing markets may be affected but not halted by controls.
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Frederick City
Area Rent Office
Baltimore
Lucien E. D. Gaudreau
District Rent Executive
Union Chaplains Warn of Religion Outlook in Wartime
Dr Calvin Wingert told the Potomac Synod at Hood College that atheists may be in foxholes yet revival among servicemen is unlikely and churches must prepare for emotional stress. The Synod also passed a resolution urging Congress to repeal the Asiatic Exclusion Act to allow Indian nationals equal property and residence rights in the United States. A committee report noted missionaries repatriated from Japan despite the claim that Christ has not been repatriated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Wingert
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Wingert
Grace Church
Washington, D. C
Potomac Synod
Hood College
Congress
America
India
Gottlieb Siegenthaler
Baltimore
Committee On International Missions
Asia
Japan
Christ
Brunswick Resident Purchases Home and Furnishings
John W. Kaetzel of Brunswick has purchased the residence of Mrs. J. F. Bittle and the late Mr. Bittle at 409 Brunswick Street along with the household furnishings. Mrs. Bittle has moved to Washington to live with her son John and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Kaetzel
Brunswick
J. F. Bittle
Mr. Bittle
Brunswick Street
Unfavorable Weather for Farmers in May
Weather data from Baltimore reports May was dry and warm across Maryland. Rainfall and cool springs delayed planting but benefited winter wheat and grasses while army worm damage affected small grain on the Eastern Shore. Planting for oats potatoes and tobacco started late but fields were in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Weather Bureau
Joseph Bily, Jr
Bureau
Bily
Maryland
Entertaining for Soldier Pie Sheridan at Bear Home
Mr and Mrs Charles C Bear near Mt Airy entertained at dinner Sunday May 21 in honor of their nephew Pie Carl V Sheridan US Army recently stationed in California and now at Fort George G Meade Guests included Sheridan family members and Wallace Hite 2c US Navy who has returned to the USS Cebu at Portsmouth VA after leave with his parents in Brunswick
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elion H Smith
Navy
NTC
Bainbredie
South Market Street
Melvin Gladhill
Raron Gladhill
Eddie
Kenneth
Harmony
Glenn Kinna
Middletown
Charles C. Bear
Mt. Airy
Pie
Carl V. Sheridan
California
Fort George G Meade
Pfe. Sheridan
C. E Sheridan
Norna Lee Sheridan
Welzie Sheridan
Donald Sheridan
Ronald Sheridan
Chorazine Sheridan
Vernon Currier
Albert Klun
Wallace R Hite
US. Navy
John C. Hite
U.S. S. Cebu
Portsmouth
Brunswick
Final Plans For Frederick High School Dance
Frederick High School Alumni Association officers finalize plans for the annual June dance at the YMCA. The event runs Friday night nine to one at Braddock Heights pavilion with Miss Mary C. Ott and EW Pruitt among guests. Joe Stephens and his orchestra perform as officers are elected and a vote on association funds is held. Dress is optional reflecting changing local fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offcers
Frederick High School Alumni Association
YMCA
Braddock Heights
Mary C. Ott
Pruitt
War begins and tickets offered to members and guests
The war began. Members are entitled to bring any number of guests. Members and guest tickets will cost the same.
169 418 Lbs Of Paper Cached In Homes Here
A Department of Commerce survey shows 850 0900 tons of uncollected waste paper nationwide in April despite rising demand due to the war. Frederick residents average 46.1 pounds per family with 17.6 pounds newspapers 20.5 pounds magazines 5.2 pounds brown kraft and 2.6 pounds scrap. Farms nearby average 57.5 pounds per family, highlighting the need to prevent waste buildup of this vital war material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Frederick
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J.B. Krueger
Associated Press
Wey A
Christian World Service
Kingdom of God
General Synod
York
John L. Barnhart
Synod
Charles Enders
Concordian Church
Scott R. Wagner
Zion Church
Hagerstown
St. Matthew's Church
Fox Holes
Boh
Post
General Foods
Gues
Clorox
F. H.S
Kellogg’s
Lord Calvert
National Biscuit Company
G. L. Baking Company
Maryland Biscuit Company
Ice Box Cookies
America’s Favorite Cookies
McCormick
Lege
LGE
Octagon
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