United States Troops Arrive in Northern Ireland
New US units join the AEF in northern Ireland as they train and prepare for potential combat. Major General Hartle discusses ongoing training and defense plans while RAF planes patrol overhead. Soldiers from Iowa and other regions recall Pearl Harbor and Rotterdam as they assimilate after the voyage. Private Van De Voorde from Parrfield learns of a Belgian commander's imprisonment. The contingent includes men from across the United States and Europe.
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U. S
Northern Ireland
United States
AEF
Russell P. Hartle
Paris
George C Marshall
Iowa
Pearl Harbor
Rotterdam
Julius van de Voorde
Parrfield
Low Countries
France
Pacific Coast
Middle West
Europe
Saturday Evening Post Price Increase to 10 Cents
The Saturday Evening Post will rise from five to 10 cents starting with the April 11 issue. The annual subscription climbs from $2 to $3. Curtis Publishing, led by Walter Full er, cites rising paper costs and market trends toward 10 to 15 cent magazines. Liberty magazine in New York also plans a 10 cent price rise with an April 18 issue.
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Philadelphia
Saturday Evening Post
Curtis Publishing Company
Post
Walter D Fuller
New York
Liberty Magazine
Colliers
Curtin Announces Parliament Reconvenes April 8
In Canberra March 5 Prime Minister John Curtin said the Australian Parliament, which held a secret session on the war situation, would reconvene on April 8 to reassess wartime measures.
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Canberra
Australia
John Curtin
110 Days Left To Pay Income Tax To U S
Taxpayers line up at the post office to consult deputy collectors Oscar C Sponseller and Thomas B Carney about federal income tax. They note less complaint this year despite higher payments as the war drives changes in forms and the earned income credit.
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Oscar C Sponseller
Thomas B Carney
Court House
Passenger Train Strikes Landslide Near Paw Paw West Virginia
A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train eastbound from here derailed after a landslide one half mile east of Paw Paw WV in heavy snow and rain. No injuries were reported and the high line will stay closed for the rest of the day. The landslide is heavy and the cause tied to Monday night weather. Senator Norris in Washington shows improvement after admission to Naval Hospital for a checkup. he is 80 years old.
Forgery Case Tangles Frederick Banks and Stores
Edward Moore, a Virginian resident, pleaded guilty to four forgery indictments. He used checks bearing the forged name S A Clark to buy items at R B Woe East Patrick, Dunlop Tire, and Standard Service in November. Clerks Frank Frasey and A D Phobus noted Moore's familiar face, while D H LeCrone questioned the Clark alias and described a railroad agent claim. Moore was arrested after attempting to cash a $12 check at Rosenour's and later at the Frederick Motor Company.
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Frederick
Edward Moore
East Patrick Street
Dunlop Tire
Standard
West Patrick Street
Moore
S A. Clark
Frank Frasey
Wolfe
D Phobus
Dunlop
D H LeCrone
Clark
Rosenour’s
Marion Talley
Frederick Motor Company
Challedon Favored In Widener Handicap At Hialeah
At Hialeah Park Challedon trusted to race Sunday is tabbed favorite by fans for the $50,000 Widener Handicap. Owner W. L. Brann notes the six year old in top form with a chance to chase Seabiscuit’s all time money record if he wins. Brann dismisses leg trouble rumors citing only a past quarter crack and a deliberate rest last July.
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Miami
Fla
Hialeah Park
Challedon
W. L. Brawn
Seabiscuit
Chalcedon
America
Sun Beau
Whirlaway
Widener
Brann
Maryland defense volunteers reach 124 374 county breakdown
Governor O Conor reported 124 374 Marylanders enrolled as civilian defense volunteers as of Monday with 57 774 in training or on duty. County totals include Montgomery 7 500 enrolled and 2 500 wardens 1 500 auxiliary firemen 250 auxiliary policemen 300 medical men 500 in other branches.
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Annapolis
O’conor
Taiing Carroll
Frederick
Howard
Washington
Moore Detainers Linked to Hagerstown Charges
Mr. James represented Moore as authorities indicated several detainers were in place for him and that he was sought in Hagerstown on similar charges.
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Moore
Hagerstown
James
Two Weeks of Life Left for Java, Telegraph Memo Says
Sydney correspondent Tom Fairhill predicts Java will fall within two weeks and a Japanese attack on Australia’s east coast, likely North Queensland, as Dutch official Hoogstraten defends Java’s holdout. He cites Malaya losses blamed on red tape, blunders, airpower gaps, and native fifth column.
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Sydney
Australia
Sydney Daily Telegraph
Malaya
Batavia
Java
J. E. Hoogstraten
Dutch Indies Department of Economic Affairs
Indies
Hoogstraten
Bandoeng
Tom Fairhill
Queensland
Rabaul
Fairtill
Chinchillas Breed Successfully in North America
South American chinchillas bred in various North American regions show growing success. The species, once tied to mountainous origins, now adapts to diverse farm conditions, with breeders reporting healthy litters and expanding markets.
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South America
North America
12 Passenger Ship Brings 2500 Evacuees To Australia
A British freighter with space for 12 carried 2500 evacuees from Singapore to Melbourne after a harrowing voyage. The ship endured air attacks by 90 Japanese planes and was hit by bombs thrice. Twelve people were killed and 25 wounded. Nurses Sisters Tourney and Anderson aided a wounded anti aircraft crew member. Fellow refugees praised the nurses for braving machine gun fire.
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Melbourne
Australa
Singapore
Tourney
Anderson
Nurses Honored for Gallantry Stir Debates in Australia
Gun crew members urged Australian authorities to decorate the nurses for gallantry in a letter. The action sparked discussion among officials about recognizing civilian bravery during the incident.
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John Blandford Jr
New National Housing Agency
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Kemp
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Arid
American Institute of Laundering
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Frederick, MD
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Daddy
Frederick County National Bank
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Schick Electric
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