Gas warfare prospect and 42 inch mortar details emerge
Washington reports experts weigh gas use by Nazis or Japan to repel invasions. Roosevelt warns Axis, Allies ready to retaliate. Infantry Journal notes 4.2 inch mortar can fire two tons of non persistent gas in two minutes reaching up to a quarter million square yards, aiding area denial and fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
War Departments
London
Hitler
Japan
Germany
Roosevelt
Alden H. Waitt
Chemical Warfare Service
Infantry Journal
Waitt
Collateral Forfeited In 15 Speeding Cases
Fifteen speeding cases heard in Police Court with Magistrate Alton Bennett presiding. Each case entered by Sergeant Daniel L. Swomley carried a $5 fine plus costs. Forfeitures listed include drivers from Maryland Pennsylvania and Virginia for speeds up to 30 mph. Also a non-support case against Roscoe E DeGrange resulted in an agreement to pay $15 weekly. A London Reuters report quotes Jean Paquis predicting Allied invasion within a week if plans proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magistate Alton ¥. Bennett
Afrien
Daniel L. Swomley
Roy A. Decker
York Springs
Pas
Joseph M. Mitchell
Baltimore
John M. McNeal
Warynesboro
R. B. Martin
Airy
Paul H. Dicsey
Harry Holsinger
Ifari D
Bennett
DeGrange
Charles W. Smith
Finland's Withdrawal Could Help Allies in War
A Finnish exit from the war would boost Allied position by freeing 70,000 to 100,000 Russian troops to join the fight against Germany in Poland and the Baltic states. It could force Hitler to divert forces, curb lend lease threats to Murmansk, end the Leningrad threat, and deprive Germany of Finland’s nickel and copper. It would also expose northern Nazi garrisons and weaken Hitler's prestige after Italy's surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Poland
Baltic States
Hitler
Italy
Russia
Arctic
Murmdnsk
Leningrad
Gulf of Finland
Baltic Sea
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Jtack
Norway
Mental development urged to cope with postwar world
Wayne Laboratories director John J Shank spoke at a Rotary luncheon urging step-up in mental development to live with others as nations face postwar challenges. He proposed matching wartime spending with efforts to eradicate disease and poverty, noting future economic, labor, and race issues. Additional remarks welcomed local students and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J Shank
Wayne Laboratories
Waynesboro
Rotary Club
Shank
Mr. Shank
T Walker Carty
Henry J. Stahr
Lel McReynolds
Warner L Brittain
Elias B Ramsburg
Reuben Solar
Frederck High School
Charles Snyder
Tne High School
Mark Miller
Hagerstown
Roland Long
Pabl Strader
Emmitsburg
Samuel S. Johnston
Frederick
Soldier Vote and Teacher Bonus Bills Advance in Maryland Senate
The Maryland Senate moved four emergency bills toward final passage, expanding soldier voting, validating absentee ballots, and extending the $20 monthly teacher bonus to July 1, 1945. A wartime bonus of $180 for low earners was also considered, with debates over cost sharing and amendments delaying final action. Delegations from counties planned to pressure the House, as a special session expenses bill sought up to $25,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Maryland Senate
Senate
House
Chamber
Vuting
Wilmer R. Carter
D-Balto
Baltimore City
James J. Lindsay, Jr
Baltimore
Will Of Lieut Quler Admitted To Probate
The will of Lieut John David Culler of Jefferson who was lost in action over Europe last June 11 was admitted to probate by the Orphans' Court. Made in Victorville California November 17, 1942 the will leaves the estate to his mother Grace Myer Culler with Jefferson named executrix. witnesses could not attest signatures while Benjamin J Shuff and Ralph G Kline certified authenticity. Probate was needed to clear title to an automobile valued at $280.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John David Culler
Jefferson
Europe
Orphans’ Court
Victorville
Calif
Hhis
Grace Myer Culler
Benjamin J. Shuff
Ralph G. Kline
Commander Fitzpatrick to Speak to Legion
Lieut Commander John R. Fitzpatrick will address the regular monthly meeting of Francis Scott Key Post No 31 at the Legion Home next Tuesday night. Post Commander Lawrence Willard announced the annual motion picture for the Legion benefit will be shown at the City Opera House on April 13 and 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Fitzpatrick
Frederick
Francis Scott
American Legion
Legion
Comdr. Fitzpatrick
U. S . Naval Intelligence School
Lawrence Willard
Benefit of the Legion
City Opera House
Mt Airy bank marks fortieth anniversary and fires past
First National Bank of Mt Airy marks 40 years of service on March 10 1944 noting assets of about 1.75 million dollars. The article recalls early days with kerosene lamps and manual ledgers, fires that destroyed parts of the old building, and the 1926 completion of the present bank building. It lists current directors and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Mt. Airy
Mt Airy
First National Bank
Federal Reserve System
Jones & Co
Charles Co. Gorsuch
Bank
Main Street
F. D. Zepp & Son
Nicodemus Brothers
Walkersville
Milton G. Urner
Jerry L. Burdette
Charles D. Walker
Walker
C. Ray Barnes
Franklin E. Beall
Hubert P. Burdette
Frank A. Conaway
John H. Hardy
Jesse P. King
John R. Lewis
Ralph Sellman
H. Deets Warfield
John F. Leatherwood
Helen M. Glaze
Helen §. Johnson
Barbara Moxley
Kenneth E. Williar
Twenty five local registrants reach 18 for selective service
Twenty five area men registered in February after reaching age eighteen. Names and addresses include Donald Harrington Brunswick William Miller Middletown Denzel Goins Wisner Frank Abrecht Market James Burch Kiln Albert Anglebower Patrick William Harding Winchester Qhle Wikirk Middletown Aston Danewood Knoxville Elwood Lyles Ice Street Richard Jackson East Seventh Street Harry Kanade Adamstown Leon Printz Brunswick Grayson Miller Westminster Uriah Shockley Middletown Grayson Himes Middletown Route 1 Roy Mitchell Gettysburg Frank Routzahn Young Third Street Robert Dutrow Jr Second Street Edward Tyeryar Thirteenth Street Thomas Cole Fifth Street Redmond Davis Westminster Grayson Miller Uriah Shockley Jr Grayson Miller Middletown Route 1 Hagerstown gas firm wins SEC approval to sell assets to new same-name company after PUC OK confirms holding company link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald David Harrington
Maple Avenue
Brunswick
William Lewis Miller
Rosemont Avenue
Denzel Goins
Wisner Street
Frank Meredith Abrecht
South Market Street
James Maurice
Burch
Albert Vernon
Anglebower
East Patrick Street
William Clyde Harding
Winchester Street
Qhle Charles Wikirk
Middletown
William Abraham Hemp
Jefferson
Donald Paul Eagle
Knoxville
Aston Miskell Danewood
Elwood Barnest Lyles
Ice Street
Richard Carlton Jackson
East Seventh Street
Harry Newton Kanade
Adamstown
Leon William Printz
New Addition
Grayson Howard Hoffman
West South Street
Roy Lee Mitchell
Gettyspurg
Frank Routzahn Young
East Third Street
Robert Thomas Dutrow, Jr
East Second Street
Edward Joseph Tyeryar
West Thirteenth Street
Thomas Edward Cole
West Fifth Street
Redmond Stewart Davis
Western Maryland College
Westminster
Grayson Eugene Miller
Uriah Bruton Shockley, Jr
North Market Street
Grayson Maynard Himes
Price Of Bottled Liquor To Go Up
Washington reports new excise taxes will raise bottled liquor prices by up to 75 cents per quart starting April 1. The tax base increases to 9 dollars per 100 proof gallon. higher for strong spirits, lower for weaker ones. Wine and champagne prices also rise modestly, beer up only fractions of a cent per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Berryville Council Backs Town Manager Plan
Berryville March 8 The Town Council approved a resolution favoring hiring a town manager if costs come from current revenue. The vote followed a Chamber of Commerce committee briefing. The manager would serve as secretary to the chamber and handle duties now done by the city treasurer assessor and recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Chamber of Commerce
Army Navy Qualifying Tests Held On March 15
All Frederick county high schools will administer the Army Specialized Training Program and Navy College Program V 12 tests on March 15 at nine o'clock in the morning. Open to males 17 to 21 who are graduates or graduates by July 1 1944. Express intent to the high school principal. Paramushiro Raided Navy bombers fight through anti-aircraft fire to hit Paramushiro base and four enemy positions in the Eastern Marshall Islands. Field Secretary Rockville Montgomery County Girl Scouts appoint Mrs Jean Pollard to the new post through the county church budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied
Southwest Pacific
United States
Los Negros Island
Admiralty Group
Bismarck Sea
Talasea
New Britain Island
Willaumez Peninsula
Momote
First Cavalry Division
Los Negros
Manus Island
Pacific
St. George
Rabaul
Vitiaz Strait
New Guinea
New Britain
Island
Douglas MacArthur
Truk
Kavieng
New Ireland
Arawe
Gasmata
MacArthur
Frederick County
E. W. Pruitt
Paramushiro
Washington
Navy
Marshall Islands
Rockville
Jean Pollard
Montgomery County Girl Scouts
Mary E Lucas
Montgomery County Community Church
Ford warns UAW after Rouge plant disturbance
Detroit March 8 Ford Motor Company warned the United Auto Workers that riotous methods threaten its contract. A plant protection man was injured during a disruption at the Rouge aircraft building as 250 workers protested disciplinary actions, overturning desks and damaging offices. Four reports were reported missing amid the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Rouge
United Automobile Workers
CIO
Uaw-Cic
Ford Company
Ford
Ope
Col Harry C Jones Dies In Baltimore
Col Harry C Jones former Maryland Employment Commissioner died suddenly at his home in Baltimore at age 75 of cerebral hemorrhage. Native of Baltimore he was sworn in February 15 1935 by Gov Nice and served through October 1 1943. Survived by son Lawrence and three daughters all of Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Harry C. Jones
Maryland
Harry W. Nice
W. D. Owens
Col. Jones
Lawrence Jones
Denies Poles Playing Ball With The Germans
Roanoke Roanoke Va March 8 Dr Gaither Warfield foreign mission ary of Frederick Md who witnessed the fall of Warsaw took issue with reports that the Polish Government-in-Exile is playing ball with the Nazis in a Roanoke Kiwanis Club talk He asserts the Poles remain 100 percent loyal to the Allied cause and notes no Polish leader attracted Nazism while claiming he was a prisoner of Germans and later repatriated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Gaither Warfield
Frederick
Warsaw
Roanoke Kiwanis Club
Europe
Poland
Dr. Warfield
Latvia
Court News Bayiter Court News Bayiter needs an absolute divorce
M. Jefferson sues Wilson T. Jefferson for an absolute divorce. Property transfers include Lafayette A. Main and wife to Joseph T. Kaylor and wife for $10. Robert D. Osburn and wife to Dorothy E. Keyes for $10. Dorothy E. Keyes to Robert D. Osburn and wife for $10. Charles H. Feete to Lulu McMurry for $3. Jesse Fox and wife to J. Franklin Fox and wife for $10. Marriage license issued to Nicholas Shubeck and Beatrice M. Spotts, both of Selinsgrove, Pa., with noted divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anny Mez M. Jefferson
Wilson T. Jefferson
Lafayette A. Main
Joseph T. Kaylor
Robert D. Osburn
Dorothy E. Keyes
Dorothy E. Keyse
Robert D., Osburn
Charles H. Feete
Lulu McMurry
Jesse Fox
J. Franklin Fox
Nicholas Shubeck
Coaldale
Beatrice M. Spotts
Selinsgrove
Future Air Bases For U S In Pacific
London reports plans for post war U S bases in the Pacific as a topic for British American talks. Edward R. Stettinius arrives for a review of issues, with aviation conferences where Joseph C. Grew may outline U S needs. Stettinius will be joined by Dr Isaiah Bowman to discuss maps and borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Pacific
Edward R. Stettinius
U.S
Joseph C. Grew
Japan
European Advisory Commission
Stettinius
Isaiah Bowman
Johns Hopkins University
Roosevelt
Washington
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Jean Paquis
Paris
Churchill
Leesive
Bali
Helsinki
Los Angeles
Stanley Mosk
Charhe Tos
Joan S
the Mask
Chaplin
New York
W. €. Stolk
American’ Can Co
Quler
William C. Feaga
Mamie G. Foaga
Fitzpatrick
Gas Co
Draft Board
Hagerstown Gas Company
Securities and Exchange Commission
Maryland Public Service Commission
Hagerstown Company
Consolidated Electric and Gas Company
Public Utilities Holding Company
Public Service Commission
Harrison and Co
Philadelphia
Consolidated Electric and Gas
New Hagerstown
Charles C. Harrison
Army-Navy
Delphey’s
W. Patrick St
Blanks
Auto Workers Union
Ford Co
C.E. Cline & Son Funeral Directors
Col
Mys
Hendrickson
South Market
Allen
Crisi I
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