New City Engineer Rumored As Green Bag Items Debated
Unconfirmed reports circulated this morning about Frank W. Rothenhoefer possibly being named city engineer as Mayor Gittings opens the green bag at tonight’s meeting. A lengthy discussion with City Engineer W. Raymond Walter fuels speculation of a leadership change and a reshaped public works team.
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Frank W. Rothenhoefer
Ity
Quanty Skivey
Hugh W. Gittinger
Board of Aldermen
Mr. Rothenhoefer
Elmer St. C. Maxwell
W. Raymond Walter
Rotenhoefer
Walter
This Merning
Soldingg
Harry T. Zimmerman
East Third Street
Albert A. Schroeder
Roger Cook
John T. Best
Cook
Arthur C. Poulsen
Lobia Taeleda
Dvitic
Lloyd C. Culler
City Register
Louis E. Fichelberger
E. Paul Magaha
Herbert 5. Schroeder
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Braddock Heights Fire Company Elects Officers
The Braddock Heights Fire Company held its second annual meeting at Vindobona Hotel electing Basil Lewis as president for the coming year. Officers include Harold A. Frushour vice president Horace Ogre secretary Robert L. Smith treasurer and eight directors. Commander John R. Fitzpatrick urged keeping volunteers active and noted returning servicemen will want affairs as they were. James H. Harris outgoing president presided.
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Vindobona Hotel
Braddock Heights Fire Company
Basil Lewis
Harold A. Frushour
Horace Ogre
Robert L. Smith
Vernon Castle
James H. Harris
Frank Mantz
Kenneth Metcalf
Delbert Null
Charlies H. Renneberg
Harry Zimmerman
John R. Fitzpatrick
Naval School
Francis Statiner
Fitzpatrick
Tank Concentration Of Enemy Is Raided Near Sevsk
Russian planes raided two German tank concentrations near Sevsk in the Orel sector on the Soviet front. Four German planes were shot down. several enemy tanks and aircraft were reported destroyed. Soviets claimed the raid disrupted the enemy’s armor and inflicted casualties in the combat zone.
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London
Sevsk
Orel
Hetrigatia
Mircock
Riza
Moscow
Ian N Senuts
Vacation travel limited by Office of Defense Transportation
Washington reports the Office of Defense Transportation says vacation travel is nonessential but permitted if travelers stay at one destination until returning home. with troop movements up, civilian travel will be uncomfortable. Fall and winter trips are urged to relieve summer congestion. Travel on weekdays is recommended. expect crowds delays and reduced comforts. Carry own lunch and minimize baggage.
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Washington
Office of Defense Transportation
ODT
DDT
Poor Showing Made in Turning In Nylons
The Maryland salvage committee reports women in the state have contributed 328780 pairs of silk and nylon hose for powder bags and parachutes, averaging 0.7 pair per woman. Maryland ranks near last among four states in the area, with the District of Columbia first. The average reflects at least one salvaged pair for each of Maryland’s 463002 occupied dwellings.
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Baltimore
Maryland Salvage Committee
C. Haller Herwig
Maryland
District of Columbia
Amarsland
Need Beef For Armed Services Says War Meat Board
Chicago June 16 the War Meat Board said the armed services are in critical need of beef. The War Food Administration aims to ensure adequate meat supply for the military in its second meeting since organization. The board discussed the meat situation and enforcement of a recent WFA order likely to reduce civilian beef supply.
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Chicago
Nalion
War Meat Board
Agency of War Food Administration
WFA
Funeral services set for John Wil Tant McDevitt
Funeral Thursday at 2 30 pm from 1011 North Market for John Wil Tant McDevitt Navy gunnery who died in a Atlantic City accident. Rev John B Jones of Buckeystown will officiate with interment at Mt Olivet cemetery. McDevitt son of deceased parents was killed when struck by a taxiing airplane propeller. body arrived by train and was taken to the Bennett home.
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John Wil- Tant McDevitt
Atlantic City
N. J
Alton Y. Bennett
North Market Street
John B. Jones
Buckeystown
McDevitt
Mt. Olivet
C. EB
Cline
Bennett
Synod to Hold 1944 Sessions at Hood College
The Potomac Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed Church voted to hold its 1944 annual meeting at Hood College starting June 5. The Synodical Council was authorized to appeal authorities for a change in act that limits future Protestant ministers. Reports urged support for Educational Emergency campaigns and denominational literature, with several committees presenting plans for facilities, missions, and publicity. Continued on page five.
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Potomac
The
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Hood College
Hood
Synodical Council
Committee On Educational Instit
John B. Frantz
Baltimore
Tae
J. Pesl Kerm
Bettimore
Harvey A. Feperman
Hagerstown
Ev. A. W. Newell
Richmond
Committee On
Christian
Homewood
John
Hollenbach
Carroll County
A. MM. Gluck
Martinsburg
W. Va
My. Geschwind
F. R. Cass
Fuefeise
Attacks in Burma Widen as RAF Bombers Hit Japanese
British communique reports spread air attacks in Burma yesterday by RAF bombers and escorting planes. Targets ranged from the Arakan front to Mandalay, causing extensive damage to enemy lines and communications with the loss of a single plane.
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Burma
New Dehli
RAF
Mane Wate
Arakan
Mandalay
King George VI in Africa for Allied Army visit
Buckingham Palace announced King George VI arrived in North Africa for a personal inspection of Allied forces. Accompanied by Sir Archibald Sinclair and Sir James Grigg, he visited One British First and Eighth Armies and contingent Royal Navy and Air Force units. Eisenhower received the Knight of the Bath, and the King named Counsellors of State to govern Britain in his absence.
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London
Buckingham Palace
George Vic
North Africa
United Kingdom
Archibald Sinclair
James Grigg
British Broadcasting Corporation
Empire
Duke of Gloucester
Princess Royal
Duchess of Fife
Countess of
Southesk
Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Order of the Bath
Douglas MacArthur
Southwest Pacific
George
France
Toa Channel
Canada
United States
Tivwle
Varios
Mediterranean
Ankara
Syria
Turkey
U. S
Palestine
Iraq
Iran
Daily Herald
Germany
Sir John Cunningham
Levant
Leaves Hospital Ready For Combat Duty Again
Lieut John D. Mause son of Mr and Mrs J D Maure of Myersville was wounded in a crash landing of his plane during the Africa invasion. He has been discharged from Destin Gaslight Hospital and is at Fort Lockbourne Base Columbus. He is ordered back to active duty. His brother Lieut James P. Mauss has been in Fortress combat group in the U S and was ordered into active overseas duty arriving safely in England over a month ago.
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Sieut
John D. Mause
J. D. Maure
Myersville
Africa
Destin Gaslight
Butler
Lockbourne Base
Columb
James PP. Mauss
Maspee
Rogland
Unclear text from an OPA related note
Fragmentary report cites OPA remarks on inflation and a missing father reference. Spokesman mentions Black Market and Roll back. Text includes garbled phrases and questionable person mentions with no verifiable details.
Tojo Addresses Diet on War Strains and Supposed Allied Losses
Premier Tojo told the Japanese Diet that wartime conditions are tense and that Allied offensives are producing severe losses. He claimed Japan is countering with counteroffensives, while Tokyo radio and AP reports detail Japanese naval and military losses and reiterate promises of regional cooperation and independence steps for India, the Philippines, and Burma.
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Bush Sasari
Hinehi Tojo
Jaduy
Fre Watt
Darge Swale
Tokyo
Dum
Tajo
Tojo
East Asia
Danan
Japan
India
Ndia
Philippines
Diet
Hirahito
Sion
Money Orders and Post Office Record Best Week Yet
Frederik post office reports a record 74,000 money orders issued on Tyga day along with quarterly federal time tax payments. Customers say the unusual surge stems from past events and city county residents. Post staff cite office activity ST000 and about 350 orders written, with clients attributing the spike to recent local conditions.
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Frederik Post Ofice
Alice
Sais
Guy Chener
Flea Beetle Emerges as New Pest for Victory Gardens
County agent Dr Shoemaker reports a new flea beetle affecting home gardens this year. Weather favored the beetle, with many complaints about damage to greens and leafy vegetables. He advises careful spraying to control the pest without harming plants.
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Victory Gardeners
County Gardens
Vesehebles
County Ascot
Heoury BR
Denver
RAF Bombers Range Over Continent Night Campaign
Allied air forces conducted a broad night raid across continental Europe. RAF bombers attacked targets from Denmark to France, with Berlin reporting some damage while British sources confirmed strikes near Dunkirk and Bruges Ghent canal. A Mosquito crossed the North Sea to Denmark and downed an enemy bomber as it tried to launch. Beaufighters damaged defenses near Nantes and Brittany, and a Typhoon bombed a torpedo boat off Ostend.
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London
Denmark
France
Germaine
Mae Ber
DNB
Associated
Berlin
Germany
Dunkerque
Bruges
Usar
Nantes
Brittany
Ostend
Jap Positions Bombed Again in Solomon Islands Attacks
Washington reports U S planes attacked Japanese positions in the central and northwestern Solomon Islands on Sunday and Monday. Japanese forces countered with an attack on Guadalcanal on Tuesday. Communique said no personnel or material damage was reported from the American strikes.
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Washington
United States
Solomon Islands
Navy
Guadalcanal
South Pacific
Kahili
Shortland Island
Buin
Army Amitebell
Koalambangara Island
Japanes
Kaluli
Burn
Gattern
Bougainville
Selomons
Shortland Teland
Bay
Vila
Kolombangara
Russells
Frobe Votes in New York Amid Midnight Canon Debate
In New York on June 18, Frobe votes as the administration faces a rationing fix amid a midnight canon debate. The event centers on approval by officials and the political climate surrounding the measure.
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Frobe
New York
Ine Y Coane
Rails Spark Upturn Shows Modest Recovery
Rail shares edged higher as markets extended Tuesday's gains in light trading. The modest uptick followed mixed economic signals and expectations for policy clarification from central banks.
Just Durable Peace Parley Opens Tonight
Delegates to the National Conference of the Churches on a Just and Durable Peace begin registering at Hood College at five, hear Dr. Walter W. Van Kirk speak on the Churches' Responsibility for a Just and Lasting Peace. Four study commissions, regional representation, and five major addresses shape a three day program through Friday afternoon.
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Ional Conference
Churches
Hood Cotlege
Walter W. van Kirk
Epenors
Noble C. Powell
Com
Raymond
James UW. Ranck
Naeerteeren
Gant Sv
de Wo OM Gewehr
H 4
University of Maryland
Olive J. Reddick
Hood College
William Stuart Net
School of Religion
Howard University
Bertram Pickard
Americs Service Conmites
cConsultant
Rehmpus
Lawrence Little
Western Maryland College
Thayrmen
Widam R Barnhart
Tee
Maryland
Dela Ware
District of Columbia
Ram Lomem
Kork
Flying Forts Renew Attack On Airfields In Sicily
Allied air and sea action intensifies over Sicily with heavy bomber and fighter sweeps targeting airfields at Ene and Cartelyet Sciacca and Gorma. Reports note multiple aircraft losses on both sides, with seven Allied planes missing and Italian claims of damage and sunk ships yet unconfirmed by Allies. Casualties cited in Italian broadcasts total around two thousand three hundred with allied and Axis assertions varied.
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Sicily
North Ateraldine
Kiybvy
Ene
Cartelyet
Sind
Sciacca
Gorma
Marsala
Italia
Associated Press
Asis
Pantelleria
DNB
Berlin
Rame
Popolo di Roma
Rome
Nantes
Indiet U S Official Charged in Wave Assault Case
Indicted on assaulting a WAVE with intent to tape and for striking a 13 year old WAVE near Bethesda Naval Hospital. Charles Joseph Mannix identified as assistant chief of the Green Products Division U S Department of Agriculture, released on $5000 bond after a June 1 hearing. Mannix, married with one child, pleads innocent at the preliminary hearing before Commissioner Reeves at Bethesda.
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Baltimore
Charles Joseph Mannix
Green Products
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Mannix
Joan Reeves
Bethesda
U. S. Naval Hospital
Bea
Wa de Ae Fisak
ULS
K. Thomas Eves
Agriculture Department
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Washington
Reeves
Chinese Report Taying Captured From Japs
Chinese high command announced that Chinese forces recaptured Taying 18 miles south of Sasi while others reached Owe¢hinkow, 38 miles south of Shasi. The counter drive against the Japanese offensive toward Caung king continued, with attacks extending toward Wachow 55 miles southeast of Shasi.
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Chungking
Taying
Yangtze
Sasi
Owe¢hinkow
Shas
Caungking
Wachow
Shasi
Chaplin to Wed Joan O'Neil in Santa Barbara
Charles Chaplin motion picture comedian and producer and Joan ONeill daughter of Eugene ONeill obtained a marriage license in Santa Barbara California today.
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Victory City
Gittinger
Rothenhoefer
ORA Legal Panel
OPA
Court House
Rationac
Maurice Bureh
Lime Kiln
Rodney R. Kelly
Harry C. Lenhart
Frederick Junction
Benjamin E. Oberstreet
W. H. Bier
WMB
John W. McDevit
King George
Gen. Eisenhower
Axis
Shigewara
Shimada
Southwest
Pacific
Flo
China
Continent
York
van Kirk
Federal Council of Churches
Delaware
Indiet
U.S
Wave Attack
Dept. of Agriculture
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