Surprise dawn raid wrecks 40 Jap planes at Chiangmai
American Volunteer Group pilots struck the Thai airfield at Chiangmai at 7 a m dropping into the sun and blasting grounded jets and crews with 3 500 rounds. Seven Japanese planes burned while the rest were riddled. Squadron Leader Jack Newkirk was killed in the attack. he had just earned the Distinguished Service Order. Brig Gen Claire L Chennault praised Newkirk as among AVG’s best.
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Kunming
China
Flying Tiger
Thailand
Chiengmai
U. S
Jack Newkirk
Newkirk
AVG
Burma
Claire L. Chennault
United States
San Francisco
Lille
Verdict for Defendant in Father Versus Son Suit
In Circuit Court Judge Delaplaine ruled for the defendant in a father versus son case moved from Carroll County. Samuel J. Hoffacker sues N. Vernon Hoffacker for 1700 dollars. Witnesses say the son acted as trustee while the father was at Springfield State Hospital and $4600 was taken for the father's use, with only 1800 paid for hospitalization. The defendant argued funds benefited his father and cited attempts to destroy records. Lawyers for both sides are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Edward S. Delaplaine
Carroll County
Samuel J. Hoffacker
N. Vernon Hoffacker
Hampstead
Springfield State Hospital
Sykesville
Francis Neal Parke
Parsons Newman
Theodore F. Brown
Holden S. Felton
D. Princeton Buckey
Modification of Weekly Payments in Circuit Court
A petition in Circuit Court seeks modification and reduction of $3.50 weekly child support for a minor. Laurens E. Phobus, a Laurens plumber, says war conditions hinder his business and he cannot devote full time to work. He has tried to comply with a March 19 1941 order and claims lack of materials and that the child is now over 18. Edwin F. Nikirk represents the petitioner. Habeas corpus writ signed by Chief Judge Edward S. Delaplaine orders sheriff of Prince Georges County to produce Mrs Virginia R Comegna and her daughter Antionette V Comegna near Capitol Heights Md, following husband Anthony J Comegna’s petition alleging detention. Alton Bennett represents Comegna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vada M. Miller
Laurens E. Phobus
Edwin F. Nikirk
Edward S. Delaplaine
Prince Georges County
Virginia R. Comegna
Antionette V. Comegna
Capitol Heights
Anthony J. Comegna
Alton ¥. Bennett
Comegna
Mer tiniane Six in French African Ports
In Indo Chi era references a maritime sequence involving destroyers and cruisers near Martinique and West African ports. The fragment mentions six ships and tensions around port control, with unclear dates or concrete actions. Further readable facts are sparse for a precise card.
3500 Boxes Of Cookies Sold By Girl Scouts Campaign
Last week closed the annual Girl Scout cookie sale with orders for 3500 boxes. Troops reported delivering over 11 tons of cookies, Brownie Troop 15 topped individuals with 92 boxes, and leaders reviewed the year’s projects and fundraising. A future sewing program is planned as part of troop activities. Dust storms near Cairo limited activity on the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Ames Hendrickson
C. R. Dougall, Jr
Charlotte Summers
Parkway School
Brownie Troop 15
Juliette Low
Arianne Schroeder
Jean Lippy
Juliette Gordon Low
United States
Shirley Rickards
Suzanne Dougall
Nancy Jones
Jean Douglas
Barbara Ann Luhn
New Charter For Cub Pack 1 Is Received
The new charter for Cub Pack No. 1 was received and will be presented at the Presbyterian church during the regular evening service. Rev. W M Weaver chairs the pack committee with Charlies S Treich Henry Thackston and Russell H McCain. Cubmaster is Rev J F Minor Simpson, with den chiefs including Bernard M Davis Jr Donald Davis and others.
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Presbyterian Church
W. Merval Weaver
Charlies S. Treich
Henry Thackston
Russell H. McCain
J. F Minor Simpson
Bernard M. Davis
Donald Davis
James R. Maples
John Fleischman
C. Clifford Doll
J. Frank Main
Joseph Stephens
Melvin Nusz
Robert Siine
John Rhoads
Osborne Price
James B. Ranck
Presbyterian Sunday School
Jack Warner
Thomas Edwards
James Wickham
Richard Burgee
Constipation Remedies Promoted In Local Ad
An antiquated ad from Chambersburg Pennsylvania touts World's Tonic as a cure for severe constipation. It claims the tonic detoxifies the colon and blood by removing poisons, featuring testimonial from Joseph Hamilton of 624 Market St. The piece promotes purchase at Williamson and Peoples Drug Stores.
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Joseph Hamilton
Market St. Chambersburg
Williamson
Peoples
Sean Eas
At My Nest
Veex Daz
Fox Sue
Poud Drug
Frederick
Investiture and Pack Activities Highlight Scout Meeting
Joseph Bradshaw and Kenneth Troxell joined as Wolf Cubs in a meeting where James Main Richard Burgee Boyd Smith and Stephen Longley received Wolf Cub ranks and gold and silver arrow points. Assisting were Robert Rhoderich Coral Halter Robert Nicodemus and James Main. William Hammond seconded as associate member of the organization. Troop No 18 to receive cards later. county Scouts plan church attendance Sunday evening.
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Boy Scout Troop
Only Union Members Can Work At Camp Blackstone Cantonment
Governor Colante W. Darden Jr said in Richmond in March 2010 that only union members could work at the Blackstone Army cantonment project. He accused the Federal Employment Service of recruiting for unions and denying work to nonmembers, alleging the arrangement favored unions over nonjoined workers.
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Richmond
Colante W. Darden, Jr
Lobuy Union
Blackstone Army Cantonment
United States Employment Service
Blackstone
Federal Employment Service
Employment Service
No Person Employable For Farm Labor On Welfare Rolls
Frederick County Welfare Board says no one on its relief rolls is employable for farm labor now. Executive secretary Mrs. Ruth Jones notes board relies on Maryland State Employment Service for placements and has not certified farm laborers to WPA, citing lack of training and applicant reluctance to farm wage terms.
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Frederick County Welfare Board
Persods
Merce Ner
Ruth Jones
Jones
Herarce
WPA
Frederick County
Wreter
Cannel de Karin
WEA
Japanese detachments seize Mati Mindanao town
Tokyo dispatch reports special detachments of Japanese bluejackets landed and occupied the town of Mati, 38 miles southeast of Davao on Mindanao. Damaged text notes note that in some cave beetle species the females are blind.
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Tokyo
Mati
Davao
Philippine
Mindanao
Manila
Public Sale Listings Across Maryland and Nearby Areas
A long classified style notice lists multiple upcoming public auctions across Maryland and nearby counties, detailing livestock dairy cattle hogs machinery harness hay corn and fodder and farm equipment. Dates range March 1942 with locations New London New Market Dickerson Urbana and Petersville among others.
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Dallas W. Kehne
Emmett R. Bowlus
R. L. Kelly
Pleasant Grove Church
State Road
New London
New Market
Maryland
T. B
Studebaker
McCormick-Deering
Syracuse Barshear
Frank N. Hoffman
Audt
Raymond L. Kelly
Buckeystown
Dickerson
Guernsey
Holsten
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Bearn
Mertiniane
Jean Bart
Strasbourg
Toulon
Provence
Germany
Russia
Vichy
Italy
Japan
Vichy Britain
Girl
Wilbur Seeger
Needle Art Club of
Leaders Club
William M. Storm
Rockwell Terrace
Henry R. Shoemaker
Paul Johnson
Storm
Mary Lowe Smith
Betty Mullican
Cairo
Colton Manor
Atlantic City
Paul Auchter
The
Frederick Iron & Steel Co
Frederick, Md
William R. Slemmer
Liberty Finance Corporation
Market Si
Ft Erick, MD
Rexall
Parsons CO
Aris
Plra
Fry
Jerkin
A&a
Billousine
Yesteryear
Quaker City
Frederick's
North Market Street
Bank For Home People
Farmers & Mechanics National Bank Feederick
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Melvin M. Engle
Seiberling
Havittz
Fountain Mills
Pleasant Grove
Hyattstown
Urbana
Prince
Maude
Lark
Rose
Queen
Lelgean
T. B. Ace
Deering
Saxton
Llumburg
Oliver
John Deere
Joseph C. White Emmett R. Bowlus
Alvie M . Etzgler
R. Thomas Dutrow
Gashouse Pike
William Horton
Colonvile
Edgar £ Thomas
Adamstown
C. Lester Longerbeam
Sappingston
Libertytown
Stilely
Woodsboro
Thomas C. Tritappe
Brownsville
Wash County
F. B. Whitmore
Johnsville
Archie Stop
New Design Road
Dallas W. Kehne, Sr
Petersville
H A Brashear
Prospect Church
ML Airy
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