Hood College Commencement Honors Class of 1943
Senator Milard Tydings urged Hood College graduates to shape postwar policy and government strength, warning of vast wartime leftovers in labor, debt, and industry. He pressed critical thinking over slogans as he noted Army, Navy, and air power scales and urged graduates to use authority wisely. Seventy-seven degrees were conferred, including 37 bachelor of arts and 59 bachelor of science in home economics, with 12 more to be awarded in September.
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United States
Millard Tydings
Hood Courge
Maryland
U.S
Tinal Aman
United States Navy
Air Force
Senator Tydings
Republic
White House
Congress
Iusa
Hudson
Henry I. Stshr
Toaener
Audrey Irene
Virginia McMurry
Batty Ly Lancaster
Miners Near Return as Union Operators Reach Near Pact
District 5 union official John P. Busarello said about 80 percent of Pittsburgh area miners, roughly 36 000 workers, would resume work today with an expected nationwide agreement within two weeks. The Midland mine of Pittsburgh Coal Co at Houston, Pa. voted to stay out until a contract is signed.
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Pittsburgh
United One Workers
John P. Busarello
Midland
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Houston
City Election Forecast Brings Apathy Amid Close Races
Frederick voters face a apathetic mood with a possible turnout below 1940 levels unless Sunday movies and sports measures spur participation. Mayoral candidates Hugh W. Gittinger and Paul Magaha lead, while Aldermen and a mixed slate from Republicans and Democrats contest. Little money or mudslinging noted. polls open 6 am to 8 pm with several precincts listed.
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Frederick City
Hugh W. Gittinger
Paul Magaha
City Register
Louis E. Eichelberger
Mehrl F. Wachter
Russell H. McCain
Edward P. Oden
Charlies W. Stup
Emmett R. Bowlus
Harvey A. Harrington, Jr
Charles P. Staley
Harvey B. Edwards
Francis L. Kennedy
Wilbur M. Seeger
Alvey V. Renn
Politicos
Agneais
Elbe
Figsohs
St & A. m. Roc
Argentina Governing Crisis Shifts as Rawson Resigns
In Buenos Aires on June 7 General Arturo Rawson resigned as head of Argentina's provisional government after failing to reach agreement on the cabinet's constitution. General Pedro Ramirez, previously War Minister, assumed powers and postponed today’s swearing-in, signaling a new regime and uncertain early timeline. The move follows Rawson's ouster of Ramon Castillo and a split over cabinet design.
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Buenos Aires
Arturo Rawson
Argentina
Pedro Ramirez
Rawson
Ramon &. Castillo
Ramirez
Castillo
Taneytown Man Killed in Bethlehem Shipyard Blast
A Bethlehem Steel shipyard explosion on the Key highway killed George Krobhel of Taneytown and later died Francis Farley of Baltimore. One man was fatally hurt and several others sustained minor injuries as a oxygen tank ruptured, with the blast heard across 15 city blocks.
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Baltimore
Dune
Key Highway
Bethlehem Steel Company
Tve
George Krobhel
Anevtown
Francis Farley
Corp Gaither Returns Safe From North Africa Campaign
Mr and Mrs Francis S Gaither of Elm Street report their son Corp Francis S Gaither Jr US Army has returned safely to headquarters in North Africa after active duty in the Tunisian campaign. He trained at Camp Wheeler Georgia and Fort Benning Georgia landing in England last August and participating in the invasion forces in North Africa on November 8. He notes exciting experiences at the front and praises the Red Cross work there.
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Francis S. Gaither
Elm Street
Corp
Francis S. Gaither, Jr
United States Army
North Africa
Corp. Gaither
Camp Wheeler. Ga
Fort Benning
England
Te Front
Africa
Red Cross
New Military Waiver Allows 14 Daycard Licenses
The marriage license bureau at the Clerk of the Circuit Court has begun issuing waivers for men in the armed services. A new policy waives the 48 hour waiting period for licenses, with required notations in a special docket. The act took effect June 7.
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Circuit Court
Ta Faw
NY stock market steady amid mild advance
Prices moved irregularly across sectors in New York as the index held a gentle advance. Throughout the day many leaders failed to sustain gains and most categories drifted down fractionally while selling remained subdued and the tape slowed.
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New York
Dune
Indus
Preferential Gasoline Treatment Lists Four Priority Groups
A June 7 release from the Office of Defense Transportation, approved by the War Production Board, issues a revised list of industries to receive preferential gasoline in the eastern shortage area. It replaces the May 30 list and splits sectors into AA-1, A-2, A-3 classes with AA-1 for Army Navy Maritime Commission Coast Guard and lend lease exports. other uses follow similar priority. Newspapers and periodicals receive A-3 when area deliveries are pooled as approved.
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Washington
Office of Defense Transportation
War Production Board
WPE
Coreke
Army
Navy
Maritime Commission
Coast Guard
Sta
ODT
Miners Return to Work Under Fourth Truce Accord
Washington reports indicate John L. Lewis led about a half million coal miners back to the pits today after a fourth truce accord. While signs of a fresh crisis emerged from dissension among southern operators, the war effort showed broad arms output gains. April munitions production rose 7 percent over March, per War Production Board head Donald Nelson.
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Washington
Uly
John L. Lewis
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Firemen Parade in Frederick Celebrates 751st Hose Anniversary
Two thousand firemen from many states joined a monster parade in Frederick marking the 751st anniversary of the Independent Hose Company. The event drew teams from Reading, Allentown, Albany, and Philadelphia, with 40 companies, 20 bands, seven drum corps, and extensive demonstrations. A banquet for 1,200 capped the day as officials welcomed visitors and the city rang with bells.
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Frederick
Mireland
State Firemen's Association
Reading
Allentown
Altoona Columbia
Chambersburg
Warrisburg
York
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
New Brunswick
N. 2
Wilmington
Del
Portsmond
Vai
Iyiany
J. Roger McSherey
Tim Wire
Mit
John B. Fleming
Fred
Crick
City Opera House
James McSherry
Firemen’s Association
State Cars Covered By Rationing
Governor OConor stated that state cars fall under the Office of Price Administration rationing system and that no judgment will be made before tonight’s hearing. He noted OPA’s jurisdiction over a Georgia trip by Comptroller Tawes in a state car and confirmed Captain Connor’s authority to certify state vehicles to the rationing board.
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Govamumpat Ycandae Sid
Comptroler
Tawes
CPA Board
Crisfold War Price and Rationing Board
O'Conor
Andrew Jt, Connor
State Police
Capt
Connor
Office of Price Administration
OPA
CPA
U S Troops Reach New Zealand for Training Before Combat
Rear Admiral Theodore Wilkinson announced that a large body of United States troops arrived in New Zealand and are training intensively before deployment to combat. Some troops recently fought at Guadalcanal. all except malaria cases are set to return to duty. Heat wave ends as cooling breezes arrive. showers may follow. President Roosevelt will address radio networks at 9:15 p.m. Eastern War Time to delegates at the United Nations congress in Hot Springs Virginia.
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Iglawe
Patrice Street
Bentz Street
Washington Fune Room
Market and
All Saints Street
Church Street
East Street
Church School
North Market Street
Market Street
Roney Motor Company
Novy Market Street
Auckland
New Zealand
Theodore Wilkinson
South Pacific Area
United States
United State
Guadalazanal
Weather Bureau
Washington
Roosevelt
Hot Springs
Dutch Nazi Leader Posthuma Shot Dead
London June 7 Dutch news agency reported Dr Folkert E Posthuma a prominent Dutch Nazi was shot and killed in an apparent slaying.
State Delinquent Income Tax Law Now In Effect
The comptroller’s office reports new delinquent income tax law making willful nonpayment a misdemeanor with fines up to 500 dollars and six months in jail. Wages in excess of 15 dollars weekly may be attached. Employers can be fined or jailed for paying delinquent employees.
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General Assembly
Comptroller's
Allied Air Force Sweeps Across Channel
Big Allied air force believed to include bombing planes crossed the Strait of Dover shortly before noon today. Aircraft were on a course over the coast between Calais and Duiches.
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Allied Air Force
Folkestone
Tyne
Strait of Dover
Unat
Calais
Duiheigue
Derailment disrupts key Penn railway lines near Baltimore
Derailment last night at Tan y Run about nine miles south of Baltimore tied up two of three main tracks between Baltimore and Washington, delaying trains up to 49 minutes. Three cars derailed. railroad officials reported no injuries and only slight damage.
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Hagerstown and Frederick
Br. Heights
Edward M. Mantz
Sail
Frederick
Braddock
Mattz
Braddock Heights
The
Heights
Pen Mar
Mantz
Blue Ridge Lines
Pennsy
Baltimore
Penn Vabia Railroad
Tany Run
Washington
Weather Summary From Historical Data
The report records four hours of precipitation ending at an unspecified time. June to date shows a deficit of 0.145 inches versus normal, with June 1942 totals noted. Yesterday’s high and low temperatures are not clearly listed, while night temperatures show a low around 64 and the reference to a prior year low near 6. Moon and sun times for the following day are provided, with sunrise around 3.44 am and sunset near 3.4 pm.
Axis Seeks Base in Spain Amid Invasion Fears
Stockholm reports from Berlin and Rome say Axis leaders fear a strong Allied invasion through Spain. Observers hint at plans to use Spanish air bases to defend a European fortress, while Franco signals possible external aid if invaded. Spain’s role could provide air cover for operations in France and Mediterranean shipping.
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Berlin
Rome
Spain
Eurospean
Francisca Franco
Tatia
France
Franco
Musgiolini
Tas
Axis
Mediterranean
Francs
Germany
Italy
Fire crews quell generator blaze at Welarg plant
Firemen from the United Company and Citizens Truck Co. answered an early morning call to the Frederick Welarg Company and quickly extinguished a generator fire with no serious damage reported.
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United Company
Citizens Truck Co
Frederick Welarg Company
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