Driver Surrenders in Death Car Case in Foxville
Charles Anthony Toms was fatally struck in Foxville early last Sunday. Charles W. Marker of Foxville surrendered Thursday to State Trooper Lewis, posted $1000 bond, and said he believed it was his car that hit Toms in fog. Marker, a Frick Company foreman, had been sought since the hit and run.
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Charles Anthony Toms
Foxville
Charles W. Marker
Raymond F. Lewis
Hagerstown
Frederick County
Toms
Washington County
Clyde Brown
Marker
Frick Company
Waynespore
Lewis
City Hall
Wagaman
Charles F. Wagaman
Patrick M. Schnauffer
William 3. Stoner
Thurmont
Sarah Fox
Fricx Company
The Shoe Wizard Pledges Steady Profits Amid Rising Prices
Haines promises the same low profit percentage in all stores despite shoe price increases. Customers are assured they can buy with confidence and trust in the valued pricing policy.
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Haines
New Jersey Monument Damaged at Frederick Junction
Reporters describe two defacements of the Union soldiers monument at Frederick Junction near Route 240. A New Jersey couple, Mr and Mrs Fred J Cairn of Pompion Lakes, observed the right hand of the 14th New Jersey Volunteer monument damaged with granite pieces detached from the base. A local stonemason cited freeze thaw damage as a possible cause, noting the breakage occurred high on the statue and that vandals could not be confirmed.
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Frederick Junction
Frederick
New Jersey
Fred J. Cairn
Pompion Lakes
N. J
Route 240
Caten Caid
New Jersey Volunteer
Monocacy
Postponement sought in Baker trial over alleged embezzlement
The defense asks the court to delay the trial scheduled for today claiming excessive public agitation prevents a fair hearing in Washington County. Baker’s attorney Leo Weinberg of Frederick cites volatile public statements while State’s Attorney Wagamah contests the delay, noting Baker conducted legal business from a hospital. Eight indictments were returned by the February grand jury charging embezzlement of about $25,000.
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Baker
Leo Weinberg
Frederick
Washington County
Charles F. Wagamah
Ecourt Baker
Admiral Rockwell Joins MacArthur in Melbourne
The Navy announced Rear Admiral Francis W. Rockwell, commandant in the Philippine Islands, has arrived in Australia with General Douglas MacArthur and is now in Melbourne. The communique also disclosed further details.
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Washington
Navy
Francis W. Rockwell
Philippine Islands
Australia
Douglas MacArthur
Melbourne
Pearl Harbor Hero Weds Schoolgirl Sweetheart
Williamsport, Pa. reports the elopement of Staff Sergeant Joseph L Lockard, Pearl Harbor hero, to his 19-year-old schoolgirl sweetheart Pauline Elinor Seidel. The bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E Seidel, announced the marriage arrangement tonight.
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Williamsport
Joseph L Lockard
Pearl Harbor
Pauline Elinor Seidel
Ronald E Seidel
Anti-Sabotage Steps Approved by Knox in Baltimore
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox inspected anti-sabotage precautions in Baltimore harbor and praised the municipal awareness of sabotage risks. He noted a greater degree of local vigilance and readiness to address potential threats.
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Knox
Baltimore
Secretary of the Navy
Frank Knox
Baltimore Harbor
Sharks Found 200 Miles Inland in Patuca River
Report notes that sharks inhabit the Patuca River in Central America far inland from the ocean, a surprising migration of species typically confined to saltwater.
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Central America
Patuca River
Registration for 45 to 64 year olds set for April 27
Washington reports the government orders men aged 45 to 64 to register on April 27 for possible non combatant service. Rossevelt announces the date as part of a broader manpower plan. Estimates place this age group at about 15 million, with some possibly assigned to essential war work.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Lewis B. Hershey
House
Hershey
United States
Guthrie urges ouster of dollar-a-year WPB men
Former Paducah department store operator Robert R. Guthrie testified before a House committee that dollar-a-year WPB members should be removed from policy making to avoid conflicts with private business. He cited his resignation after clashes with WPB chief Donald Nelson and said personal interests had biased past decisions on wool supplies and other materials.
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Robert R. Guthrie
Paducah, Ky
WPB
Textile
Donald Nelson
Enief
House
Guthrie
Paducahan
Alben W. Barkley
Nelson
Guthriel
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Rockville
M. McKendree Boyer
Damascus
Montgomery County Medical Society
Manor Country Club
Boyer
George M. Boyer
George Washington University
London
Berlin
Vienna
Paris
Naomi T. Lucius
Silver Spring
Jacob W. Bird
Sandy Spring
Marion J. Bankhead
Upton D. Nourse
Dawsonville
Claude W. Mitchel
Board of Censors
N. Market St
HIVE
C. Walter Baker
Charles Bagley, Jr
Baltimore University Hospital
Bagley
Girl Scout
Naval
Marine Corps
Philippines
MacArthur
Rockwell
16Th Naval District
Norfolk
Coast Guard
August Idzik
Arstaid
Red Cross
Frederick Association of Girl Scouts
Frances Grove
Frances Ann Delaplaine
Louise Leichert
Frances Colliflower
Betty Jane van Fossen
Mary Elkins
Frances Ann Schroeder
Siss
Daisy Mae Baumgardner
Admiral Rockwell
National Brewing Co
National
NATIONAL & Z @ BOHEMIAN CG Prewne COMPANY
J. Austin Whitehill
West Patrick St
Frederick, Md
WFMD
Francis Scott Key Hotel
James S. Browne
Ralph W. Boyer
Lewis H. Martz
Lloyd B. Winebrewer
Burton H. Creager
A. R. Remsberg
Leonardo da Vinci
Maxwell House
Newspropre
War Production Board
Dickson and Eddy
Albert C. Palmer
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