Board 1 summons 80 for March physical exams and induction
The local Draft Board One issued its second March call, listing eighty men from city and county to report to Baltimore for physical examinations and probable induction into the Army. The group includes seventy white and ten colored volunteers, with 30 from the city and eight white volunteers largely from Fifth. The roster names numerous registrants from the fifth registration and a few from first and sixth registrations. Reclassification of men aged 38 to 45 from 4-H to regular classes was outlined, with farm deferment options if farming by May 1. The list of registrants includes James Lester Fox, Norman Marsden, Raymond Thomas, and many others across Brunswick, Frederick, Jefferson, and surrounding areas. (Continued on Page Two)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Marca
James Lester Fox
West Patrick Street
Norman Edgar Marsden
East Patrick Street
Chester Skerski
Frederick
Raymond Lee Thomas
Adamstown
Willard Mahoney Hormne
East Third Street
Kenneth Frank Davis
Marietta
Ohio
George William Kidwiler
East D. Street
Brunswick
James Harold Caniford
East Potomac Street
John Albert Dinterman
George William Smith
Buckeystown
Samuel Marrone
Brooklyn
Norman Elwood Ray
Patrick Street
Ernest Lawrence Lloyd
E Street
William Walter Culler, Jr
Walkersville
John Wesley Hicks
Washington
Jefferson
Robert Alonzo Grubb
Knoxville
Millard Hill
Charles Dewey Beachley, Jr
Charles Russell Gearinger
North Market Street
James Meredith Hart
Water Street
Philip Grant Handley
West 12Th Street
Meredith Dorsey Cook
William Keller Nalley
West Potomac Street
Bernard Thomas Norwood
Noah Erasmus Carver
Donald Ernest Reeder
West 13Th Street
Robert Lee Hammong
Libertytown
Donald Lee Foreback
East C Street
Andrew Wesley Albert
East B Street
Lee Eugene Lynn
Robert Sherwood Stone
Charles Edward Stoner
Worth Bentz
Charles Daniel Baugher
Richard Melbourne Morsberger
Roy Wesley Catsail, Jr
Raymond Eugene Crouss
Braddock Meight
Lewis Michael Gouker
East Church Street
Lewis Benedict Gannon, Jr
Patrick Ira O'Bryan
Merril Montgomery Drummitt
Charles Henry Willard
Fairview Avenue
Rob
Knox Says U S Forces Stronger in Solomons Than Ever
Secretary of the Navy Knox told reporters the United States is stronger than ever in the Solomons area. He cited Japanese supply difficulties, ongoing submarine attacks, and a vigorous Allied air campaign around Munda to prevent Japanese interference. He warned bases remain potential dangers and called the Pacific situation in a state of suspended animation. He noted convoys to Russia have recently been safer, though he avoided commenting on Standley’s Russia aid remarks.
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Washington
Knox
Solomon Islands
South Pacific
Bismarck Sea
Japan
Solomons
United States
Munda
New Georgia Island
Pacific
Russia
Atlantic
William H. Standley
Moscow
Soviet Union
Knuckle Nicking Ends After Two Months Trial
Washington reports the bakery sliced bread ban lifted effective immediately as food administrator Claude R. Wickard rescinded the anti slicing ban after nearly two months. He said sliced bread required more waxed paper but did not save enough and there is considerable stock on hand.
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Washington
Junior
General Sherman
Claude R. Wickard
Plane Carrier To Be Named Antietam
The Philadelphia Navy Yard will name a new air carrier Antietam after the Civil War battle near Hagerstown. Senator Millard E. Tydings says Secretary Knox approved the name, per the Washington County Historical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Antietam
Washington County
Millard E. Tydings
Russ Nearer To Nazi Base At Vyazma
Soviet forces push toward Vyazma as they drive west of recaptured Sychevka and reach the Dnieper river northwest of the German base. Pravda notes the push along the waterway from central front toward Ukraine and the Black Sea, with heavy fighting reported near Orel and advances on multiple fronts.
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Moscow
Red Army
Sychevka
Dnieper
Vyazma
Communist Party
Pravda
Ukraine
Kiev
Dnieperopetrovsk
Black Sea
Gzhatsk
Associated Press
Kharkov
Russia
Orel
Four Degrees Minimum Temperature Last Night
Spring prospects fade as a cold wave pushes the city to an official four above zero. The cold spell began Sunday, with Monday morning’s low at 12 above. Snow remnants cling to frozen ground while plantings face delays and ponds freeze over, thick ice on Culler Lake.
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Weather Bureau
Culler Lake
Andrews Named Deputy Commander of Allied Forces in Europe
Maj Gen Harry C Ingles will head as deputy commander of American Army forces in the European theater. Lieut Gen Frank M Andrews is named for the top command role, with Andrews elevated to senior leadership in the European area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C Ingles
Frank M. Andrews
Nuernberg Bombing Raid By Strong Bomber Force
London reports a large Bomber Command raid on Nuernberg and surrounding western German targets last night. Seven bombers failed to return. one German interceptor was shot down. Lancasters took part with Canadian squadrons, as Nuernberg key for diesel engines and other wartime production.
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London
Nuernberg
Germany
Air Ministry
Berlin
Avescigtnd Pines
Messerschmitt
Furth
Britsh
Continent
Britain
Rouen
Rennes
France
Tremors Hit East and Midwest Causing Alarm
Strong earth tremors rattled sections of the east, midwest, and Ontario just before 11:30 p.m. eastern time, shaking crockery and furniture with little damage. Police in Detroit to Pittsburgh logged many anxious telephone calls as tremors lasted up to forty seconds. Ohio, western New York, and parts of Ontario reported shocks, with an Erie man knocked from his chair. The University of Michigan observed a distinct seismic event at 11:27 p.m. and readings continued for about forty seconds.
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Pittsburgh
East
Middle West
Ontario
Canada
Detroit
Ohio
New York
Toronto
Hamilton
London
Ont
Erie
University of Michigan At
Ann Arbor
Roosevelt asks Congress to let Puerto Ricans elect governor
Washington March 9 President Roosevelt asked Congress to consider legislation to permit Puerto Rico to elect its own governor as the current chief executive appoints the position with Senate confirmation Rexford G Tugwell leads the island administration facing attacks from insular elitist parties accusing him of pushing a communistic state Interior Secretary Ickes supports Tugwell while the Popular Democratic party backs the administration and insular legislature holds control
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Puerto Rico
Senate
Rexford G. Tugwell
Tugwell
Ickes
Popular Democratic Party
RAF Bombers Strike Japanese Positions in Burma
RAF bombers raided a wooded area near Kanzauk about 20 miles northeast of Rathedaung in western Burma yesterday. Casualties were inflicted on Japanese troops who had infiltrated and established positions there. An Allied communique confirmed the raid.
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Rew Bete Lana
Kanzauk
Rathedaung
Burma
State Dept Requests Copy Of Standley Remarks
Washington March 9 Under secretary Sumner Welles said Ambassador William H Standley spoke in Moscow without Washingtons prior consultation. He said he has cabled for a text of remarks and that comments will wait until received. Welles stressed trust and understanding among the United Nations as essential to their war aims and implied Standleys remarks should not undermine that confidence.
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Washington
Sumner Welles
William H. Standley
Moscow
Welles
Standley
United Nations
Admiral Standsley
Country Club Sells West Frederick Property at Auction
The Catoctin Country Club near Frederick sold its 58 acre complex including a two story clubhouse and nine hole golf course for 45750 to Frederick attorney Dr. Princeton Buckey after an opening bid of 10000 by an out of town bidder. The sale covered real estate and personal property with a 15000 mortgage reportedly existing. The auction, led by A Grant Hooper, reflected wartime restrictions and prior club closure after 20 years in operation.
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Catoctin Country Club
Frederick
A. Grant Hooper
Buckey
Montgomery Work Or Fight Bill Passed by State Senate
Montgomery county bill requiring all able bodied men over 16 to work or face fines or imprisonment was approved last night by the State Senate. The measure titled work or fight would compel labor or penalties, reflecting wartime policy tensions in Annapally.
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Annapally
Mareh
Montgomery County
Senate
Number Of Rejections Under Selective Service Runs High
Washington reports rising draft rejections with more than 40 percent of those examined deemed unfit by physical mental or educational standards The War Manpower Commission lists a record of rejected registrants including many for dental and eye defects As aging draft rules and medical criteria tighten the drive aims to reach 10 800 000 service members by year end and rehabilitation efforts lag due to a shortage of doctors and shifting standards
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Washington
War Manpower Commission
Uhre Army
Roosevelt
Leo Durocher
Brooklyn Cangers
Hetis Somme
Selective Service
Hiwie
Lewis B. Hershey
Maryland
Virginia
Wallace Speech Highlights Hard Questions in East Europe
Vice President Wallace warned a third world war looms unless Western democracies and Soviet Russia reach a satisfactory understanding. He cited Poland border disputes and Soviet claims on Estonia Latvia and Lithuania, noting past losses and recoveries shaping current Eastern European tensions.
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Soviet
Russia
Wallace
Popen
Moscow
Poland
Bensarabia
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Soviet Union
Delaware
Ohio
Josef Stalin
Finland
Bessarabia
Ukraine
Rumania
Union
Fin‘nor Karelan
Nia Senac
Bombers Hit Kiska and Solomons in Pacific Raids
U S bombers attacked Japanese positions on Kiska Island in the Aleutians and conducted minor raids in the Solomon Islands. March 7-8 night missions included Liberator strikes on Kahili and Ballale in the Shortland Island area and Vila and Reckata Bay in the central Solomons. No results observed. all planes returned.
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Washington
Kiska Island
Aleutians
Navy
Solomons
South Pacific
North Pacific
U. S
Kiska
U. 5
Kahili
Ballale
Shortland Island
Vila
Reckata Bay
Sues For Assessments On Insurance Premiums
Circuit Court actions filed last week by Hazelton A. Joyce as receiver for the Eastern Mutual Casualty Company name Cecil Stephens Frederick B. Bidle and claim amounts of 300 and 607 dollars. The defunct Baltimore based company faced about 30 additional suits in local magistrate court for assessments on premiums. Francis Perrett and E Austin James represented the receiver in the three noted suits.
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Hazelton A. Joyce
Eastern Mutual Casualty Company
Cecil Co Stephens
Frederick
BE. B. Bidle
Middlelpan
Stephens
Bidle
Casualty Company
Baltimore
Mayixtrate
Cirus Court
Francis Perrett
E. Austin James
OCD Plans Additional Air Raid Drills in Maryland
Col Henry Barrett Maryland director of air raid precautions says the State Office will hold two or three more air raid drills within the next few weeks. Alerts will be announced and confined to Maryland. Residents should be on alert for signals, in addition to Army calls.
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Baltimore
Henry Barrett
Maryland
State Office
Civ
Barrett
Grocers Plan For Membership Campaign In Frederick County
Approximately thirty persons attended the annual dinner of the Independent Retail Food Distributors of Frederick County and the Serv-U-Save-U stores held at the Barbara Fritchie Tea Room Monday evening as a membership drive for the year was launched. Charles E Roddiemoser, committee chair, outlined plans for the drive. Harry W. Walker of Baltimore spoke on rationing and the drive. A round table discussion followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tof
Frederick County
Barbara Fritchie Tea Room
Charles E Roddiemoser
Harry W. Walker
Baltimore
Rommel Halts Raid After Losing Fifty Tanks
Allied Headquarters reports Rommel withdrew deeper into defenses after six counterattacks near the Mareth Line failed. About 50 German tanks were destroyed or captured, raising losses to 50 from 34. In the north, French forces seized Tozeur while Rommel regrouped. Montgomery’s pursuit appeared unlikely.
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Aferica
Erwin Rommel
Mareth
Traigia
Bernard L. Montgomery
Asis
Gex
Rommel
Eighth Army
Hallour
Montgomery
Twelve to Answer Victory Speed Charges
Twelve alleged violators of the Victory speed regulations have been summoned to appear before the county OPA legal panel Friday morning to show cause why their gasoline ration books should not be revoked. Hearings begin at 10 p.m. in the Court House with former Judge Arthur D. Willard and William M. Storm presiding. About 80 additional cases involving Victory speed limits have been reported. Names and addresses of the violators are listed among the readable fragments.
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OPA
Court House
Arthur D. Willard
William M. Storm
James Marshall Boone
Libertytown
Daniel Sylvester Ketterman
Patrick Street
Gordon Sylvester Smith
Frederick
John Price Farsht
Middletown
Ira Kelbaugh
Thurmont
Noah 8. Jenkins
Carroll Parkway
Eugene Bowers
Maple Avenue
Brunswick
C. Vernon Rhoderick
Mt. Airy
Carter L. Reed
Braddock Heights
Paul C. Duckett
South Bentz Street
Compromise Tax Plans Rejected By Committee
On March 9 the House Ways and Means committee rejected two compromise proposals to the Rumt skip-a-year income tax plan. Both would have abated smaller portions of 1042 tax liability and failed to break the deadlock on pay as you go taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingon
House
Ways and Means Committee
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Board 1
U.S
Jape
George Sylvester Viereck
Supreme Court
Aids Andrews Ee
RAF
Midwest
State Dept
Dacobach 48
Freu
Riod Savings Institution
Wade Werner
Grocers Plan For Membership Campaign
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