British Expect More Attacks On Supply Line
British circles predicted increased German strikes against Britain's supply lines to Russia with longer days ahead. They cited intensified U‑boat actions in the Caribbean and off the U S east coast, and said Britain would aid the United States against submarine threats. They noted convoy defenses, Mediterranean stakes, and praised the U S fleet's role in the Pacific while warning Japan would act when lines of communication are challenged.
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London
United States
North Atlantic
Malta
Mid- Mediterranean
Far East
Australia
New Zealand
South Atlantic
Africa
Caribbean
Beaverbrook Arrives in Miami on Secret US Mission
Lord Beaverbrook, former Minister of Aircraft Production and new British lend lease coordinator, lands in Miami unheralded aboard a friendly air craft. British Vice Consul L A Oates confirms arrival and says he will proceed to Washington soon. no lodging details released.
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Miami
Fla
Lord Beaverbrook
Great Britain
United States
Lendlease
Atlantic
L. A. Oates
Michael A Robb
Oates
Washington
Prepare For Proper First Aid Service
A city wide air raid first aid plan advances after a morning conference with Dr. E Kefauver and J Walker Carty. The plan divides Frederick into 15 districts with a Red Cross instructor and trained aides in each, approved by the OCD, with names of appointed instructors listed.
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Frederick
E . Kefauver
Office of Civilian Defense
J. Walker Carty
County Red Cross First Aid Committee
Carty
Red Cross
First Aid Committee
Kefauver
OCD
Kéfauver
Laurens N. Bowers
Daisy Mae Baumgardner
Horace F. Kline, Jr
Lucille Harbaugh
Helen Bader Johnson
Barbara Haller
Evelyn Horne
Sara Quinn
Beatrice Summers
Harriett Kreh
Evelyn Kefauver
Ralph Stauffer
Doug Weddle
G. Elmer Brengle
Corinda Stewart
Axis Allies Clash Between Romania and Hungary
Moscow radio reported a clash between Romanian and Hungarian army units east of Lightscare on the Transylvanian frontier with casualties on both sides, indicating open fighting among Axis allies.
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Moscow
Moscow Radio
Rumania
Hungary
Lightscare
Last Census Shows But 12 More Males Than Females In County
Frederick county population rose 53 percent from 1930 to 1940 according to the U S Census. The 1940 figures show 28 662 males and 28 650 females, a narrow male surplus of 12. The 1930 census had females leading by 202. Contiguous counties mostly show female majorities while Howard and Frederick stand out for male balance. The bulletin lists age groups and rural farm population for Frederick.
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Frederick County
U. S
Fredenck County
Carroll
Montgomery
Washington
Howard County
Montgomery County
Carroll County
Washington County
State of Maryland
New
Frederick Red Cross Surpasses 1941 Year in First Quarter
The Frederick County Sted Cross Production Service reports $5,316 in local Red Cross garment value for 1942, beating the 1941 yearly total. A May to Fort Knox and Norfolk shipments include 175 Army sweaters, 125 Navy sweaters, 24 wool socks, and four afghans for Fort Myer hospital, plus hundreds of children's and adults' garments and 80 toddler packs. The Victory Club at Frederick High School contributed 72 inch mufflers, and toddler packs contained heavy snowsuits and knits.
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Frederick County
Sted Cross
Red Cross
United States Army
Navy
Army
Fort Knox
Naval Operating Base
Norfolk
Victory Club
Frederick High School
Heights Fire Co Elects Reorganization for Civilian Defense
Braddock Heights community meeting at Basil Lewis home elected officers for one year and adopted new by laws. Earle Shriner outlined air raid warning and spotter system, recruits for Minute Men were solicited, and traffic-signal discussions at hazardous crossings continued. About 75 residents attended the Braddock Heights Community Center gathering presided by Prof Remsberg.
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Braddock Heghts Fire Company
Braddock ‘Hleights
Basil C. Lewis
Braddock Heights
Diecers
James H. Harris
Mr. Lewis
William C. Oberlander
Robert L. Smith
Vernon Cassell
M. J. Croghan
Harold Frushour
Frank Mantz
Delbert Null
C. H. Remsberg
G. William Stultz
H.C. Davis
Washington, DC
Fre
Earle Shriner
Frederick County
States Roads Commission
Prof
Remsberg
Aliens Not To Be Drafted For U.S. Military Service
State headquarters announced that aliens from neutral countries must be reopened for new classifications under the Selective Service Act. After 1-A or 1-B or conscientious objector designations, aliens will be sifted out and given personal history forms to submit to the armed forces for induction eligibility. If approved, they report for induction. if denied, they return to 4-D. Citizens of neutral countries may seek relief from training and service before induction by applying to local boards.
Alien registration forms limited to co belligerents
The passage notes 4 D classification for aliens and states that no other aliens may fill out forms. It lists co belligerents neutral and enemy countries with Germany Italy and Japan named as enemy. It mentions relatively few alien registrants in the Incal records.
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Germany
Italy
Japan
Origins of Easter Name in Laxor Times
A note suggests the fourth month in Laxor times was devoted to the spring goddess Eastre, hinting that the word Easter may originate from this origin rather than from Christian tradition.
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Laxor
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McCleery’s Jewelry Store
Frederick, Md
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