FBI Probing Blast Of Two Munitions Cars
A large section of Grand Junction endured a lengthening blast when two freight cars loaded with munitions exploded at the west end of Man Street. Fire raged for about four and a half hours with shells bursting, shattering windows, and injuring several residents and workers. Fire Chief Charles Downing, severely injured, required amputation. others including Bob Walraven and Virginia Buckley sustained various injuries. FBI special agent Gordon Nicholson said investigators would determine the cause as crews moved cars to a safe area.
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Grand Junction
Cole
Man Stree
Charles Downing
Bob Walraven
Virginia Buckley
Henry Teoerty Aremar
FBI
Gordon A Nicholson
Federal Bureau of Investigator
Joseph Lowe
Denver and Rio Grande Western
Lowe
Artiy
Pvt Ramsburg Serving in the South Seas Marines
In The South Seas Pvt Ramsburg son of Oscar Ramsburg of Frederick and the late Elsie Clem Ramsburg is serving with the Marines in the South Seas. A cablegram stating that he is well was recently received by Mr and Mrs Harvey U Harris of Woodsboro, with whom we made his home.
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Pvt Ramsburg
Oscar Ramsburg
Frederick
Elsie Clem Ramsburg
Marines
South Seas
Harvey U Harris
Woodsboro
Unexploded shells found after barrage near Grand June s
A systematic search for countless unexploded shells continued after a heavy barrage. Shrapnel was found across a wide area of Grand June s. Two truckloads were removed by city workers, with Army officers fearing others may have been taken as souvenirs. Officials warn shells can explode unexpectedly. A separate note reports Constable John R Lloyd posting $500 bond in Brunswick on a bastardy charge awaiting September grand jury action.
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Avaid
Jonn R Lloyd
Brunswick
Edward J. Smith
War keeps rolling as Allied forces gain ground
The piece portrays ongoing global conflict with Allied initiatives showing progress and momentum. It notes uncertainty about end dates and suggests Allied efforts are influencing the enemy to consider surrender while urging collective resilience and growth despite the long struggle.
Man Returns to Martinsburg Jail After Escape
Forrest Caniford, held on break ing and entering, escaped from a West Virginia chain gang last Thursday and evaded officers before being captured Saturday night by Maryland Troopers and Bruns wick Police. He was returned to Martinsburg Sunday by state and local officers and is serving a second sentence. In a separate report, Washington County civilians missed a statewide air raid alert Friday due to signal changes and confusion among civil defense officials.
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West Virginia
Forrest Caniford
Beoneuch Aay
Brunswick
Charles W. Magaha
W. W. Corbin
Maryland
Sergt
West Virginia Police
Martinsburg
Hagerstown
Washington County
Civillan Defense
Local Soldier Stationed at Newport News Va
Cpl Grable son of Mr and Mrs George Grable of Thurmont is stationed at Newport News Virginia.
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Cpl Grable
George Grable
Thurmont
Newport News, Va
Headquarter Clerk Misreads Jeans Test As System Check
Police headquarters records show a desk clerk misunderstood the jeans and believed state officials were just testing the system, causing confusion about the procedure. This interpretation contrasts with the officials’ actual intent to conduct a routine test.
Class Meets Victory Clase of Usa Lutheran Sundday School
Members and eight guests gathered at Dorothy Grim’s home for the Us a Lutheran Sunday School class meeting. Katharyn Baker presided. Margaret and Gittex provided entertainment. Kath Aline received an award. each member named a favorite radio program. next meeting will be at Genevieve Tog’s home with Kathryn Baker presiding.
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Clase
USA Lutheran Sundday Achoel Woodsboro
Mise
Dorothy Grim
Phiarese
M- Kathryn Baker
Pevaruis
Margaret Ana Gittex
Queer Box
Moe Kath Aline
Margearet Kline
Veil Vail
Radio
Progran Tie Vist
Fragmentary Meeting Notes From Social Evening
Incomplete OCR shows a program committee scene with guests. The remainder of the meeting included games and refreshments hosted by the hostess during a social gathering.
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Seattle
Burma
India
Lufburrow
New York
Columbia Broadcasting System
Arriba
Newport News
Cpl. Merhle
J. Grable
Citizens National Bank
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Briyalonf Paints and Sarmants
Coorgete
America
Fefslcola Company
Long Island City, M. Y
W. G. Crowther
C. E. Geisbert
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