14 Of 38 In Crew Saved Norfolk Ship Sunk Off Atlantic Coast
Norfolk Va March 26 Through the daring of her boatswain the Stars and Stripes fluttered to the last above the deck of a small American merchant ship sunk Monday off the Atlantic Coast but only 14 of the 36 man crew were rescued Four bodies and the survivors were landed at Morehead City NC The other 20 crewmen were missing and presumed lost Garland Henderson boatswain of New Orleans La described his leap from a lifeboat two hours after the torpedoed ship went down and how he swam back to the sinking vessel and raised the flag Able Seaman Floyd of Houston duplicated the feat and Henderson remained aboard until rescue ships neared then jumped overboard and was picked up Lloyd lowered a raft and raised a yellow flag for others to climb aboard Chief Engineer Martin Walczak of Berea Ohio and Quartermaster John F Oberer of Little Neck NY were in charge of the lifes boat that survived carrying ten survivors Bodies identified include Able Seaman Charles H Lanham Houston Ordinary Seaman Joseph Ference Baltimore Oiler David D Huguley address unknown Ordinary Seaman Vincent Moore Seattle
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Norfolk
Atlantic
Fifth Naval District
Morehead City
N. C
Garland Henderson
New Orleans
Joseph Sierer
Navy
Henderson
Lloyd
Martin Walczak
Berea
Ohio
John F. Oberer
Little Neck
N. Y.a
North Carolina
Charles H Lanham
Houston
Texas
Joseph Ference
Baltimore
David D. Huguley
Vincent Moore
Seattle
Wash
Rubber gathering in Sumatra discussed by Mrs Marsh
Mrs Clarence Marsh addressed Hood College Science Club on rubber plantations in Sumatra. She described tapping five year old rubber trees, collecting viscous liquid in cups, and processing it into sheets for export. She noted tree diseases, moisture needs, oil palms, orchids, gardenias, and various local insects.
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Clarence Marsh
Frederick
Hood College Scence Club
Marsh
Singapore
Sumatra
Heavy March Frosts Continue Overnight
A heavy frost settled over the city with temperatures at seven degrees below freezing and a 25 degree low after a 51 degree high yesterday. March has been dry recently with little rainfall in over three weeks and potential precipitation could decide if the month ends wet or dry. Orchardists warn the Wednesday frost harmed peach buds, and the lighter frost today may worsen damage though temperatures have not risen enough to encourage further bud development.
Russian Troops Land Behind German Front at Murmansk
Moscow reports a large surprise movement on the Murmansk front as Red fleet warships land Russian troops behind the German lines. The broadcast claimed a decisive repositioning on the northern front.
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Murmansk
Cow
Red Fleet
Libertyville program highlights civilian defense plans
Libertytown residents viewed a wartime moving pictures program in St. Peters Hall with Alton C. Whitmore outlining civilian defense roles. He urged greater public readiness near Baltimore and Washington, noted two offense types against the enemy, and announced March 28 as the date for distributing incendiary bomb signaling devices.
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Arr
Libertytown
Alton C. Whitmore
St. Peter's Hall
Pearl Harbor
Mr. Whitmore
Baltimore
Washington
Frederick County
Whitmore
F.L. Simpson, Jr
Liberty High School
Harriet Kreh
Frederick
Food And Mercy Ship Leaves U. S. For Greece
A New York voyage report describes the Sicilia, a war relief ship leased by the Greek War Relief Association, sailing to Piraeus with 50,000 bags of flour and 500000 vitamin tablets. The vessel sails under safe conduct guarantees from the United States, Great Britain, Germany and Italy arranged by the International Red Cross.
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New York
Greece
Sicilia
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
International Red Cross
Piraeus
Greek War Relief Association
Shcila
Officers Uniforms Prices Too High Prompt WPB Action
The War Production Board called a meeting of mens clothing retailers to cut officer uniforms prices, warning the government may enter the business. Deputy director Houlder Hudgins heads a committee to push dealers to reduce profit margins to about 10 percent within 30 days. Some items under $30 are priced above that, and young officers often spend two months’ salary on outfitting.
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Washington
War Production Board
Mens Clothing Rettailers
Houlder Hudgins
WPB
Winning The Peace Subject by Dr Reddick at AAUW Meeting
The Frederick branch of the American Association of University Women met at Mrs Miriam Apple’s home in North College Park on a Tuesday evening. Dr Oliver Reddick of Hood College spoke on Winning the Peace, urging that national leaders strive to prevent the next war and that postwar reconstruction rely on international cooperation and collective effort.
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Frederick
American Association of University Women
Miriam Apple
Reddick
Federal government of international powers proposed by Dr Reddick
Dr Reddick argues for a federal government of international powers modeled on the 48-state federation. He outlines standards and principles for forming such a body, stressing practicality, adaptability, voluntary membership, a democratic base, and enforceable decisions within a law and order framework.
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Reddick
AAUW regional conference set for Baltimore dates
Progressives push for security progress and urge members to attend the South Atlantic Region AAUW conference in Baltimore on April 24 and 25, instead of the regular April meeting.
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Muutal
South Atlantic
Baltimow
Negro troops included in forces in Australia
Washington reported that Negro soldiers were deployed with American forces reaching Australia. Secretary of War Stimson declined to specify numbers but stated Negro troops were in virtually every branch and grade, with a service ratio roughly matching the national racial makeup.
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Washington
Stimon
Australia
Await Answer On Dual Road
The State Ready Commission waits on Federal abatement to finish the Frederick Hagerstown dual highway project. May Esta Whitman says locals urge the Frederick Mascisville link but doubt current status. They oppose WPA labor and want a defense financed approach, while county groups clash over policy.
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State Ready Commission
Hagerstown
May Esta Bo Whitman
Frederick-Aggisville
Frederick
May Whitman
Heowever
Fredfenck-Mascisville
State Roads Commission
Frederick County
Whitman
Sufirm
Battle of Atlantic May Affect Dairymen
Washington reports the Atlantic battle could disrupt dairy markets as lend lease needs rise and shipping tightens. Officials warn that reduced overseas purchases threaten dairy and raw milk price support unless shipping improves or the government buys more surplus for future shipment.
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Washington
Atlantic
Agriculture Department
Department
Great Britain
Russia
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Panama Canal Zone
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Frederick County National Bank
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