Holdouts Decrease as Major Leagues Sign Key Players
With spring training near, 16 clubs still have unsigned players though most holdouts have capitulated. Detroit, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Pittsburgh show remaining disputes, while stars like DiMaggio and Wyatt accept new contracts. The Yankees and Dodgers finalize deals, and Cleveland moves Walker for cash plus signing terms.
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New York
Arte
Sam
Detroit Tigers
Bobo Newsom
Luther Thomas
Tigers
Newsom
Jack Zeller
Detroit Sill
Thomas
North Garden
Tiger
Lee Grissom
Philadelphia Phils
Billy Myers
Chicago Cubs
Eddie Fernandes
Pittsburgh Pirates
Dick Siebert
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
Tucson
Ariz
Mack
Gerry Nugent
The
Phils
Grissom
Myers
Cubs
Fernandes
California
St. Paul
American Association
Pacific Coast League
Pirates
Joe DiMaggio
Whitlow Wyatt
Rudy York
Jeff Heath
Luke Appling
Dutch Leonard
Red Ruffing
Bill Dickey
Joe Gordon
Charlie Keller
New York Yankees
DiMaggio
Brooklyn Dodgers
Wyatt
Cleveland Indians
Gerald Walker
Cincinnati Reds
Wallace Urged to Oust Board Officials over Communist Links
Rep Dies chairing the House Un American Activities Committee accuses at least 35 top Board of Economic Warfare officials of Communist ties and one advocate of a nudist society. He asks Vice-President Wallace to remove the entire high level staff, naming eight employees with salaries from 2600 to 6500. The letter also details a colleague who resigned amid related disclosures. A separate item reports deserter Roser Strewder, a colored soldier, captured by city officers and to be handed to MPs for return to Fort Benning after AWOL status since March 23.
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Washington
Dies
D.-Tex
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Board of Economic Warfare
Wallace
Office of Facts and Figures
Roser Strewder
Eaststrest
Murray
Fort Benning
Strawder
Frederick
Weekend visits noted from Pleasant and area families
The page lists weekend furloughs and social visits among residents of Frederick and nearby towns. Names include Pfc Kenneth Harsher and Pvt Harry Brown of the 115th Infantry visiting relatives in Johnsville and Frederick, with many calls on Monath, Graham, Herbst, Johnson, Lochner, Lowman, and other families in Chestnut Grove, Woodsboro, Dallas Town, and Daysville.
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Pleasant
Kenneth Harsher
115Th Infantry
Greenberry Ecker
Harry Brown
Laura Brown
Charles E. Brachey
Chestnut Grove
Aug. Monath
William T. Delanter
Doris
Jennie E. Barker
Benjamin Herbst
Elsie
Martha Herbst
Dallastown
George H Nusbaum
Charles Nusbaum
Shirley May
Frederick
David C. Johnson
Everett Johnson
Raymond Hilton
Ross Smith
J. Edward Lochner
Clarence Koontz
Eddie
Albert Lowman
Patsy
Near Liberty
Joseph H Lochner
Mildred Lochner
Gene Ramsburg
Clarence Brachey
Grant Stitely
William Stitely
Donald Wetzel
Woodsboro
Charles Smith
William Strawsburg
Margaret Baker
Walter Wentzel
Isaac Smith
Carrie Boone
Daysville
Roger
Mary
Francis
Charles
Harold
Fountain Boone
William C. King
Billy
Barry
Allen
Clarence Ness
Pracille
Mary King
Edgar Fritz
Pauline Ohler
Dillinger
Annie Eigenbrode
Emmitsburg Sewing Clubs Host Dinners and Gatherings
Local clubs held social events at the Blue and Grey and homes across Emmitsburg. Guests included Mrs Theodore Maynard, Mrs C G Frailey, Mrs A L Leary, Mrs George Thompson, and others. The Entremous Sewing club met at Mrs E L Higbee's home for sewing and games.
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Emmittsburg
Blue and Grey
Theodore Maynard
C G Frailey
A. L. Leary
George Thompson
Harry Boyle
Charles McNair
H. M. Gilelan
Anne Codor
Ruth Gillelan
Baltimore
J. T Gillelan
Edward Hopp
Harry Hopp
West Main Street
Leonard Kessler
USS. N
Norfolk
Kessler
South
Seton Avenue
Decathlon Contest Halted at Local Y M C A
The Desathlon competition was halted Saturday at the Y M C A for junior and intermediate divisions under David Rothenhoefer. Final entry date set as April 4 for boys of the local Y. Contests span time and distance with events in running, basketball shooting, rope skipping, and other decathlon activities.
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David Rothenhoefer
Rothenhoefer
Iiem
Barcinnimg
Facial Time Saver Tip Lets You Double Up On Routine
A compact tip proposes cleansing the face thoroughly and applying cold cream before a bath, then massaging the skin while soaking to maximize time. It emphasizes efficiency for busy readers.
Governor OConor Warns Marylanders To Buy Coal Now
Annapolis March 29 Governor OConor urged Marylanders to purchase coal for next winter and store it while using it sparingly. He cited a rapidly worsening bituminous coal shortage and war-time demand, warning that August and fall will see higher needs and limited transport. He said ample supplies exist if orders start after April 1 and outlined a state survey of stockpiles in agencies, hospitals, schools, and colleges.
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Annapolis
O'Conor
Uconor
Europe
Department of Budget and Procurement
Expansion Of Rubber Production Considered
Washington officials report a meeting among rubber company officials and three government agencies to discuss expansion of natural rubber production in South and Central America and Africa. Brazil produced about 19,000 tons last year with 1942 output near 20,000 tons and a forecast of at most 30,000 tons next year. Firestone noted a plantation in Africa and rubber produced in Free French controlled areas.
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Washington
Rubber Company
South
Central America
Africa
Jesse Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
State Department
Commerce Department
Brazil
South America
Firestone Company
Free French
Wage Increase Granted By Jack And Heintz Inc
Cleveland March 29 An employee of Jack and Heintz Inc will receive defense bonds as part of a wage raise effective April 1 raising the average hourly rate to about 120 cents. The plan includes bonds maturing at 50 and 100 dollars, with year-end bond accumulations of 100 dollars. Edmund Toland accused the firm of 100 percent profit on a government contract. Jack claimed a 1 million dollar profit on a 10 million dollar contract. Baltimore convention set for May 21-22 at the Lord Baltimore Hotel with Dr Elmer Louis Kayser as speaker and George Washington University involved.
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Cleveland
Jack & Heintz, Inc
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Washington
William
Jack
Detroit
Edmund Toland
Jack & Heutz
Baltimore
Maryland Bankers’ Association
Lord Baltimore
Matthias F. Reese
Emerson Hotel
Elmer Louis Kayser
George Washington University
Nazi Prisoners Recaptured After Escape Bid
London reports two of four German POWs from a northwestern England camp were recaptured when trying to board a train. Lieutenants Karl Stix and Albert Zeiss of the air corps were seized. Police, aided by bloodhounds, continued to search wide countryside for the remaining two escapees.
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London
England
Karl Stix
Albert Zeiss
Air Corps
Controversy Over Labor Legislation Still Pends
Washington notes a bitter clash over labor reform as the Senate attends war duties and the House embarks on a two week Easter recess. Key events include bills for a women's volunteer corps and Army pay raises, plus Senate probes into synthetic rubber patents and grain based industrial alcohol. House leaders announce no action during the hiatus, while Ways and Means continues tax bill hearings.
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Washington
Senate
House
Connally
D-Tex
Ways and Means
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By Austin Bealmear
U. S. Board
Niewera Pro Bre Hive
NEA Telephoto
New York City
Joe Louis
Abe Simon
Army Emergency Relief Fund
Madison Square Garden
Abe
Vengeance
Colin Kelly, Jr
San Diego
Calif
Mr. Pleasant
Harry Green
Mises Lucille
Ruth Cramer
Aug Monath
William R. Slemmer
Liberty Finance Corporation
N. Market St. Frederick, MD
Emmitsburg
Renn Pontiac CO
N. Market St
Williamson
Rexall
Frederick, MD
Jack and Heintz, Inc
Esherman
Jack’s
Market St
Ture
Ford
Wtmeny
Senate Committee
Thurman Arnold
Standard Out Company
New Jersey
America
Agecuttare Committee
Senator Gillette
D.-Ia
Quaker City
North Market Street
Frederick Iron & Steel Co
Robert G. Mumma
Lincoln Loan Service, Inc
W. Patrick ST
Potomac Edison Co
Frederick County
Maryland
Rere the
Bank For Home People
Farmers & Mechanics National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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