Compromise Tax Plan Grows Amid Congressional Split
Congress remains divided over canceling taxes with compromise momentum building. Ramspeck foresees compromise while Dies pushes for a fair abatement, and McCormick praises the Texan speech as key. Republican leaders hint at supporting the Rum plan unless defeated, with counter proposals from Forand and Luce shaping the debate. The Ways and Means plan would offer incentives for timely payment and ease military families, while plans differ on forgiving postwar taxes and wind-down rules.
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Washington
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Ways and Means
Ramspeck
Georgia
Rep. Dies
D.tex
Beardsley Rami
Dies
House
McCormick
Martin
Massachusettes
Rap
Forand
Doughton
D.-N.c
Way and Means
Rep
Carlson
Calison Coumseilleu
Law
Japs Claim Damage In Battle Off Aleutians
American bombers attacked Japanese air forces at Buin and Kahili on Bougainville Island, hitting revetments and a runway and then returning to base. Navy communique No. 328 reports raids on March 28 in the Shortland Island area, with all planes returning.
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Washington
Buin
Kahili
Navy
Bougainville Island
Guadalcanal
South Pacific
Shortland Island
United States
Nazi minelayer suspected in New Zealand harbor incident
The Associated Press reports Berlin radio claimed a Naz auxilliary cruiser mined Auckland harbor after entering Australian waters undetected. War correspondent Wilhelm Wirtz said the ship traversed the Pacific, laid mines, and operated in the tranquil Hauraki Gulf area without challenge from defenders.
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Associated Press
Berlin Radio Today
Pacific
Auckland
New Zealand
Wilhelm Wirtz
Hauraki Gui
How To Use Red Stamps In Ration Book No 2
The article explains red stamps in War Ration Book Two indicate their cent value. It notes the letter marks the period of validity and references a schedule above. Expiration details for Gate of Esiamy will be announced later.
War rationing rules and Smolensk battle updates
The report outlines March ration limits for canned goods, meats, and fuel oil with March and April point totals. It also covers recent Soviet activity near Smolensk, noting limited front changes, village gains by westward and southward columns, and German counter efforts near Bely, with casualties and equipment losses on both sides.
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Smolensk
Vyazma
Bely
Smorensk
Lommunique
Rommel’s Defense Line Collapses Northward Push Near El Hamma
Allied forces drive toward El Hamma in Tunisia with Montgomery’s bombers striking Mareth Line from multiple angles. American units reach Fondouk on the road to Kairouan and near Sousse, while Italy announces evacuation of several strong points under heavy Allied pressure.
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Rommel
Gabes
Sir Bernard L. Montgomery
Mareth Line
Tunisia
Fondouk
Kairouan
Sousse
Italy
London
Rome
Associated Press
Ration details extend through mid June with various limits
The notice lists ration adjustments: Leach water at 3 gallons with 1 1/2 gallons weekly, No 5 coupons valid until July 22, B and C coupons for 3 gallons each, tire inspections dates for A by March 31 and B/C by February 28, Sugar Stamp 12 for five pounds through the 11 week period from March 16, Coffee Stamp 26 for one pound between March 22 and April 25, shoes via Stamp No 17 redeemable for one pair until June 15, bicycles issued to workers and students with travel needs, subject to eligibility and school/work travel justification.
Habeas Corpus Writ Denied for Frankston Prisoner
Chief Judge Delaplaine denied a writ of habeas corpus to Richard Frankston a House of Correction inmate serving a three year burglary term. The court ruled the building entered was not a dwelling but burglary statutes apply and the writ is not a writ of error. Frankston remained imprisoned by a Baltimore city court.
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Edward S. Delaplaine
Circuit Court
Richard Frankston
House of Correction
Samuel K. Dennis
Criminal Court
Baltimore City
Frankston
Deleplaine
Delaplaine
Kremlin reports slim Soviet gains amid costly battles
A military communique notes Soviet units held lines with heavy losses as casualties mounted, while German claims of capturing Sevsk after a three day fight remain disputed. The report emphasizes large detachments remaining dead on the battlefield with little progress changing hands.
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Inal
Sevska
Kharkov
Reception For Members By Catholic Daughters
A Sunday afternoon ceremony at 3:30 in St. John's High School auditorium inducted 14 new and three reinstated members into Court Maryland No. 276 Catholic Daughters of America. Miss Margaret Buckley, state regent, spoke on WHYS as the CDA’s new church study initiative. Local leaders Rev. William F. Sauer and Mrs. Catherine Burgdorf spoke, with congratulations read from Rev. Gilbert C Hann and My Mason. Refreshments followed as out-of-town guests attended.
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St. John’s High School
Court Maryland
Catholic Daughters of America
Maryland
District of Columbia
Margaret Buckley
Washington
CDA
St. John's Church
Catherine Burgdorf
Gilbert C Hann
St. Joseph’s Church
Buckeystown
Mason
Notable Daughters of Local Court Orders Mentioned
Mrs Mary Spencer grand regent of Court Our Lady of Lourdes Bethesda and Mrs Marie Victory grand regent Court Forest Glen with their organizations and Miss Mary Jane McCuilrey of Court District of Columbia are named in the excerpt.
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Mary Spencer
Court Our Lady of Lourdes
Bethesda
Marie Victory
Court Forest Glen
Mary Jane McCuilrey
Court District of Columbia
Special Service Of Intercession Held
A special service of intercession was held Sunday morning by the Lauders Sable Class for members who have joined the armed forces. C Albert Gilson presided, prayers by Millard E Crum and E. S. Rice, letters from service members read, remarks by Edward M. Mantz. Mr NOGGLE sang gospel solos. Attendance 110, offering $357. Class business meeting Tuesday at 7 30 in the chapel. Next Sunday E S Rice to present the lesson with a 15 minute musical program by Excel Ingling.
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Gre
Albert Gilson
Millard E Crum
E. S. Rice
Edward M. Mantz
Noggle
E.S Rice
Murphy, Sun-Papers Executive, Is Dead
Edwin Murphy 66 year old vice president of Abel Company which publishes the Baltimore Sun papers died after a two week illness. A veteran newspaperman he spent over 45 years in journalism mostly as an editorial executive. He retired as Evening Sun managing editor in 1939 after a long tenure from 1920.
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Orlando
Tia
Edwin Murphy
Abel Company
Baltimore Sun-papers
Murphy
Baltimore
New York
Wachingsr
Blood Donor Appointments For Two Day Red Cross Stand
The Red Cross Blood Donor Service mobile unit will be in Frederick on Tuesday and Wednesday with appointments filled and a reserve list of about 35 people. The unit operates 1 to 7 p m Tuesday and 930 a m to 330 p m Wednesday at Calvary Methodist Church parish hall. Lt. Ward W Briggs and staff from Baltimore will oversee and ensure donors are physically fit to give blood.
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Red Cross Blood Donor Service
Wis
Frederick
Calvary
de. Ward W Briggs
Leutenant
U. S
Navy
Baltimore
Japs Bases Again Bombed in Aleutian Fight
Tokyo radio cites a March 24 clash off the Aleutians in which Japanese naval units defended against an enemy force. The Japanese claim two cruisers damaged and light losses, while the allied report notes a long-range battle with Japanese heavy and light cruisers and destroyers escorting cargo ships, with no confirmed losses.
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London
Tokyo Radio
Aleutian Islands
Tokyo
Washington
United States
Aleutians
Associated Press
Army Air Forces streamline command structure for war effort
Washington March 28 The Army Air Forces trimmed red tape and reduced offices from 25 to 13 and major divisions from 19 to six effective immediately to speed war prosecution. The plan relieves headquarters of order execution, creates cohesive command, delegates field responsibility, and lowers Washington staff. General Henry H. Arnold remains commander, with Stratemeyer as chief of air staff and three deputy staffs including Laverne Saunders and T J Hickley, while six assistant chiefs oversee field commands.
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Army Air Forces
Henry H. Arnold
Stratemeyer
Arnold
George E. Stratemeyer
Air
Abiats
Staf
Laverne Saunders
Segup Pacific
Wallington
Chbeta Af Ata
T. J. Hiekley
Aiguesney
Willian £. Hall
Senate
Presiden
Roosevelt
Emcle Wit
Class Meets Friendly Circle at Calvary Methodist Church March 23
The Friendly Circle Class of Calvary Methodist Church held its regular monthly meeting March 23 at Mrs Alton J Loas home with ten members present. Mrs James H Harris led the devotional period and a brief business session followed with refreshments served. Attendees listed include Mrs Harrie Mrs Linne Mrs Mage nard Mr e Tregoning Mrs F J Thompson Mrs Wm J Davis Mrs Alfred Sharpe Mrs Glenn Strine Mrs Bruce Palmer Mrs Maynard Wacuter and Miss Katherine Bell and Charlotte Loy.
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Friendly Circle
Calegary Methodist Church
Alton J.loas
James H Harris
Whitey
Harrie
Linne
Magenard Tregoning
F. J. Thompson
Wm. J. Davis
Alfred Sharpe
Glenn Strine
Bruce = Palmer
Maynard Wacuter
Katherine Bell
Charlotte Loy
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