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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1942

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Warrants Served In Enforcement Of Sewer Law

Two warrants issued and served charging Clarence E. Fogle and wife with non compliance under the sanitary sewer ordinance. One warrant cites failure to connect after notice. the other cites use of an outside toilet after a street sewer was installed. City officials note no permit issued for the connection and discuss potential action while a host of properties await final notices. The warrants were sworn before Magistrate Weinberg as efforts by the city proceed toward enforcement.

Clarence E. Fogle Edward J. Smith Herbert Strawsburg Mr. Mobley Manuel M. Weinberg Chamber of Commerce

Blackout Jitters Urged to Stop in Maryland

Baltimore March 28 Rumors of surprise test blackouts spread through Maryland prompting Lt Col Henry S Barrett chief of air raid precautions to say no test will occur without first interceptor command authority. He warned communities proceeding without authorization face censor and urged an end to blackout jitters and hysteria.

Baltimore Maryland Henry S. Barrett Barrett

Hero's Widow Starts Work In War Plant

Mrs Colin P Kelly widow of Air Force Captain Colin P Kelly who sunk a Japanese battleship in the Philippines on Dec 9 begins work as a secretary stenographer at a war plant in Los Angeles. She previously sold defense bonds and aided Red Cross drives to support the war effort, saying she must now earn a living for herself and their son Corky.

Los Angeles Colin P. Kelly Philippines Wat Corky

Ten In Armed Forces Now Two More Are Ready

Red Bank New Jersey March 28 The D'Antonios considered their participation in the Weettort some what of a record. Martin Frank Rocco Dominick James Peter Carmine Vincent Samuel and Tony ten in all are already in the American armed forces. John is awaiting his call and Michael is anxious to join his brothers. Victor will have to wait a while however as he is only 14. To complete the picture three married sisters are working in war plants.

Red Bank N. J

Toungoo Airport Recaptured Ito Burmese Front Update

British HQ said Toungoo airport was retaken by reinforced Chinese troops on the eastern end of the Allied line in Burma. On the Irrawaddy front little change reported as Japanese advances toward Prome are blocked, while Chinese forces near Toungoo fight to hold key areas. Japanese air raids on an Irrawaddy River town caused heavy damage, but military losses were light.

New Delhi India Toungoo Burma Prame Irrawaddy Toungzoo Prome London Irrawaddy River

U S Forces Make 2 Raids On Philippines

The War Department reported two successful raids by Philippine defenders on Japanese targets on the Bataan Peninsula and Mindanao. American patrols penetrated near an outpost on Mindanao with no casualties, while Corregidor anti aircraft batteries forced raiders to high altitudes. Shelling by Corregidor and nearby forts hit enemy gun positions along Manila Bay.

Washington War Department Corregidor Bataan Zamboanga Mindanao Betaan Surregidor Manila Bay

British Fleet Reported On Way To Indian Ocean

Reuters said a Rome radio broadcast quoted London reporting a major British naval force passing the Cape of Good Hope en route to the Indian Ocean. The force allegedly included two battleships, two aircraft carriers, several cruisers and smaller ships. In Circuit Court, two damage suits arising from a previous automobile collision at Wes Second and Court Streets were filed by Charles H. Moffett against Waller C. Jones Frederick for 750 and by Moffett on behalf of his daughter Betty V. Moffett for an undetermined damages amount, with Charles McC. Mathias and Leslie N. Coblentz representing the plaintiffs.

London Reuters Rome Cape of Good Hope Africa Indian Ocean Wesecond Court Streets Charles H. Moffett This Waller C. Jones Frederick Betty V. Moffett Jones Charles McC. Mathias Leslie N. Coblentz The Plaints

Draft Sugar Rationing Not To Upset School Work

Superintendent Eugene W. Pruitt announced that the next Selective Service draft registration and the sugar rationing registration will proceed within two weeks without disrupting public school schedules. Registrations run April 25 to 27 and April 28 to 29, with sugar book issuance May 4 to 7, using city and county schools for venues and requiring extra volunteer help.

Eugene W. Pruitt Pruitt Frederick Brunswick

Chiang Kai-Shek Mourns AP Reporter Mills Death

Chiang Kai-Shek and Mme Chiang Kai-Shek issued a statement in Chungking honoring the death of James A. Mills, veteran Associated Press foreign correspondent. Mills died yesterday from a stroke in Ventura, California, prompting tributes to his courage and advocacy for human justice and freedom.

Chungking China

President signs air raid insurance law in wartime measure

Washington March 28 President Roosevelt signed a bill creating a 1,000,000,000 fund for the War Damage Corporation to insure private property against enemy air raid damage. The act sets no insurance terms but Commerce Secretary Jesse H. Jones said premiums would start at about 1 per 1,000.

Washington Roosevelt War Damage Corporation Secretary of Commerce Jesse H. Jones

Three Dutch Citizens Jailed Over Listening to Victory Broadcasts

Three Netherlanders were sentenced to prison in Holland for spreading reports from United Nations broadcasts and for making anti German utterances. The information comes from Ancta, the Dutch news agency, dated March 28.

Londor Holland United Masons Ancta

Subdued Trading in New York Stocks Fails to Pick Up

March 28 report shows Pi selling subsiding in blue chips but bids remained timid. Early gains and losses were mixed, and at the close there was no definite trend. Many leaders neither opened nor held Friday's final levels, signaling weak recovery cues.

New York

Admiral Joan R. Blakely Dies After Fall at Fitz Salmons

Denver dispatch reports Admiral Joan R. Blakely, aged 69, fell to his death today from the fifth floor of Fitz Salmons General Hospital. The incident occurred on March 28 and details remain limited as investigators review the case.

Falls TG Denver

Yugoslav Guerrilla Chief Predicts Spring Offensive Against Axis

Col Dragutin Savich says 100000 Yugoslav guerrillas are preparing to attack the Axis in a spring offensive. He urges cargo parachutes or Adriatic submarine routes to supply the patriots on the Dalmatian coast. Three airmen recount brutal confinement in German camps, including meager rations and overcrowded quarters.

New York Dragutin Savich Draja Mihailovic Col. Savich Adriatic Sea Dalmatian Jabor Vukadin Yelich Milan Mitich Janko Kalega Yugoslavia Mitich Yelich Belgrade Munich Baden Baden Mitch

29th Going To A. P. Hill For Hard Training

Fort George G. Meade March 28 Maj Gen Leonard T Gerow commander of the 29th infantry division today announced the division will leave Fort Meade within a month for intensive training in Virginia at the A P Hill reservation near Fredericksburg Va where the 29th trained last summer Some artillery units may join later at the reservation or depart to North Carolina for further field maneuvers The division primarily comprises Maryland Virginia and Pittsburgh guardsmen and has been stationed at Fort Meade since federal service mobilization in February 1941

Fort George G. Meade Leonard T. Gerow Fort Meade Virginia Gerow Square” National Guard Army A. P. Hill Fredericksburg A. P Hill North Carolina Maryland Pittsburgh Fort Meace Carolinas

Union Case Highlighted by Representative Rich

Representative Rich of Pennsylvania drew attention in Congress to a Detroit war factory worker Genevieve Lamp who lost her job for attempting more work than the average employee. She was suspended and faced firing by a fellow union coach on charges of conduct unbecoming a union member according to Rich.

Representative Rich Pennsylvania Congress Genevieve Lamp Detroit Rich

U S Submarines Sink Japanese Naval Losses Reported

The London Star reports American submarines in the Pacific sunk five Japanese destroyers one aircraft carrier and about 30 transports in the past weeks with more ships damaged. The Sydney correspondent cites authoritative sources while the U S Navy in Washington denies the information. A Brisbane dispatch notes a full Netherlands Indices infantry division arriving, ready to fight.

London London Star Sydney Pacific Austral Star Brisbane United States Navy Washington

Australia braces for invasion as Blamey warns of Japan

Sydney's defense plans hinge on the assumption Japan will try to invade the continent. Australian leaders say Darwin and Port Moresby must be protected as U S and Australian forces regroup from Tobruk and Singapore. Koepang and Port Moresby face renewed raids, with 7,090 ton vessel damaged and two Japanese planes shot down in recent days.

Tobruk Singapore United States Sir Thomas Blamey Australia Pacific Koepang Dutch Timor Port Moresby New Guinea Britain British Isles Blamey Darwin Queensland East Indies India Douglas MacArthur Southwest Pacific CBS

Cripps Sees Progress in India Talks

Sir Stafford Cripps said he was entirely satisfied with talks in India with Gandhi and other leaders as he prepares to decide within ten days whether the British plan for self government is acceptable. The envoy plans to stay in India for a fortnight and release the proposals Monday offering a postwar federation with provinces choosing to join or stay out.

New Delhi India Sir Stafford Cripps Mohandas K. Gandhi Stafford Gandhi Wardha Cripps Sir Stafford Britain

Vichy Opens Civilian Labor Office in Germany

In unoccupied France on March 28 the government announced the first civilian representation in Germany since wartime relations broke. Eight civilians will head a department of French labor in Germany to handle French workers employed in German factories. German sources estimate about 100000 French workers under voluntary contracts. Previously only a non diplomatically accredited embassy for prisoners of war existed, under Georges Scapil.

Vichy France Germany Werman Privaoners Georges Scapii Armistice Commission Wiesbaden

48 Hour Week Law For Postal Employes

President Roosevelt signed a law setting a 48 hour work week for postal employees where needed by the Postmaster General. The change ends compulsory time off beyond 40 hours and allows overtime pay at the regular rate instead of time and a half.

Washington Roosevelt

Chimney Fire Extinguished With Little Damage Nearby

A chimney fire at Millard Haines residence in the 600 block of North Market Street was extinguished about 10 30 this morning with little damage. The Juniors responded along with Citizens Truck Company and United Rescue, using a booster stream to put out the blaze.

Millard Haines North Market Street Orth Citizens Truck Company United Rescue Truck

Nashua Telegraph Raises Paper Price

Nashua New Hampshire March 28 The Nashua Telegraph an afternoon paper announced a price rise from two to three cents effective April to the public and readers this spring, reflecting cost pressures on print editions and delivery services.

Nashua N.fl Nashua Telegraph

Men At New Camp Aid In Putting Out Forest Fire

A Civilian Public Service camp near Smithsburg trained in forest fire control and assisted at fires around Lantz and Mt Belar. About 25 men from the camp, led by Sheldon Burns, faced fires that burned several acres, as snow and rain cooled the tinder dry area. Local wardens reported mixed precipitation with temperatures dipping near freezing overnight.

Smithsburg Santa Friday Washington-Frederick County Boonsboro Wiliamsport Clear Spring CCC Frederick Sheldon H. Burns High Knob Lantz Burns Mt. Belar Washington County South Mountain

Quezon's Second Philippine Inaugural Held in Australia

In an austere ceremony in Australia President Manuel Quezon was sworn in for a second term after fleeing Manila. Officials say the event used khaki dress instead of ceremonial uniforms due to wartime conditions, and Quezon traveled through Japanese battle zones with security concerns kept undisclosed. Officials describe the trip as demanding yet impressive given his mental and physical strain since the war began.

United States Army Australia Manuel Quezon Philippines Quezon Douglas MacArthur Manila Staf

British Raid On St Nazaire Attack Crushed Says German High Command

German press reports detail a night raid on the St Nazaire naval base by British Marines and other forces. They claim heavy losses for the British, with one destroyer and multiple torpedo boats destroyed, while German forces report no damage to their warships and state several British boats were sunk. The British say the operation was a small raid with little achieved and promise a further communique upon return.

Berlin St. Nazaire Germany Atlantic Bate London

No Negotiated Peace Says G O P Director

Clarence Budington Kelland, executive director of the Republican National Committee, urged military destruction of enemies so they kneel to sue for peace. He said any voice for appeasement or negotiated peace will be denounced and that the war must be carried to complete victory. Also: County Commissioners accept resignation of assistant clerk George F Abrecht and name Millard F Shaff Jr as replacement effective April 1. Abrecht to join Maryland Racing Commission as inspector.

Youngstown Ohio Clarence Budington Kelland Republican National Committee Kelland Youngstown Young Republican League Republican Republican Party George F. Abrecht Millard F. Shaff, Jr Emmitsburg Abrecht Maryland Racing Commission

New York Post Adopts Smaller Size Starting April 6

The New York Post will switch to a tabloid format in all editions beginning April 6. Acting publisher Mrs. George Backer announced the change today.

New York The New York Post George Backer

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Hero U. S Chiang Kai-Shek Axis U.S United Nations Keepang Port Northern Territory C. Yates McDaniel Melbourne Imperial Force Libya Malaya Mr. Burns Cumberland Islands St. Nazaire Naval Base
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