Preinduction quotas set by age groups for 18 to 26 year olds
Draft boards receive state guidance to fill future pre-induction quotas first from 18 to 26 year olds, then from 26 to 29, with no plans yet for 30 to 38, and indicate calls will come from 1-A and 2-4 2-B registrants. Reclassification and review of 4-F registrants to determine eligibility for medical advisement and possible transfer to other deferment groups are outlined.
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Baltimore
Armed Services
Board Two
Hulao Pass Falls to Japanese Forces Near Chungking
Chinese field reports admit the fall of Hulao Pass, a key ancient battleground guarding the approach to Los Anges in Honan. The pass lies on flat terrain with mountains on three sides and fronts the Yellow River north of Lunghat rail line a Chinese track removal preceded the assault. Invaders begin fortifications and rush preparations for a possible drive toward Loyang. Also noted Melvin Bittinger, 7 Linden Hills, suffers heart attack at Frederick County National Bank. hospitalized and reported improving.
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Chungking
Hulao Pass
Losang
Honan
Yellow River
Lunghat
Loyang
Melvin Bittinger
Linden Hills
Frederick County National Bank
No Change Request in Jerusalem Name Paper
May 1 70 year old Jerusalem resident Rudolf Messerschmidt of Switzerland applied to the government for permission to change his name to Ruaulf Snitier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Rudolf Messerschmidt
Switzerland
Ruaulf Snitier
Andrews Missing In Action In North Africa During World War II
Mrs Annabelle L. Andrews of Pearl received a War Department telegram reporting Tech Sgt. Charles W. Andrews missing in action since April 20 in North Africa. He was an airplane mechanic and crew chief, 27, enlisted January 1941, formerly with the 29th Division then Air Corps, son of Mrs. Mae Andrews of Monrovia, husband to a Pearl wife with a two year old son, and a brother Sgt. Howard H. Andrews in the Army Air Corps in England.
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Annabelle L. Andrews
Pearl
War Department
Charles W Andrews
North African
Andrews
Africa
Army
Air Corps
Mae Andrews
Monrovia
Glenn L. Martin
Baltimore
Sgt
Howard H. Andrews
Army Air Corps
England
Plans for church services as invasion opens
Plans for services in Frederick's churches were discussed at the City Ministerial Association meeting. Rev Samuel S Johnston was appointed to arrange prayer services for the county's men and women and for a just peace. Officers elected: President Rev Harold C Baer, Vice President Rev Ralph E Shober, Secretary Rev C William Sprenkel, Treasurer Rev Mr Johnston.
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Frederick
Europe
City Ministerial Association
Samuel S Johnston
Harold C Baer
Ralph E Shober
C William Sprenkel
Mr Johnston
Rites For Knox Are Held Today
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery with U S Navy and allied fleets observing memorials. The service follows Knox’s death from heart attacks and honors his leadership in building the United States Navy. A guard of honor and naval officers will attend the church ceremony where Dr Fred S Buschmeyer will deliver rites.
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Washington
Frank Knox
Secretary of the Navy
Arlington National Cemetery
U. S. Navy
Navy
Admiralty
United States
Knox
Manchester NH
Fred S. Buschmeyer
Mount Pleasant Congregational Church
Little Church
Nazis Abandon Efforts To Salvage Destroyer
German salvage attempts failed after their destroyer was torpedoed and driven ashore on the French coast. A Canadian destroyer Athabaskan was sunk in the English Channel during the same action.
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English Channel
Athabaskan
Insurance Company To Mark 100th Anniversary
The Mutual Insurance Company of Frederick County marks a century of service with a 630 dinner at the Francis Scott Key hotel. Directors, officers, and invited industry officials will gather as the company reflects on 1843 charter roots, growth in manufacturing, and community progress over 100 years.
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Mutual Insurance Company
Frederick County
Francis Scott Key
Compani
North Market Street
James H Gambrill
A. LeRoy McCardell
William H B. Anders
William B. Bennett
Uns
Casper E. Cline
Charles D. Walker
William H. Renn
S Elmer Brown
R. E Delaplaine
William M. Storm
R. Ward Stauffer
F Ross Myers
Mr. Storm
Mr. Delaplaine
Katie Seeger
Lincoln D
Storm
Hubert P. Burdette
Mt. Airy Insurance
Folger McKinsey
Bentztown Bard
Baltimore Sun
Harford County
Bel Air
John T Routzahn
Grangers Mutual Insurance Company
Middletown
George E. Gorsuch
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Kent County
Chestertown
Paul D Horst
Brethren Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Hagerstown
Robert H Tenne
Planters Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Henry B. Gibbes
Lititz Mutual Insurance Company
Liity
John N Wilkinson
Eastern Federation of Mutual Insurance Companies
Havre de Grace
John H. Coppage
Maryland State Insurance Department
Baltimore
General Assembly of Maryland
Mutu Insurance Company
Judas
Lawrence J. Brengle
Patrick Toomes Wiliam H Albaugh
Altar Board of
Walram
Ress Corvin Pare
George J Fischer
Vector
Lewis Medtat
David Bord
Francis Leabe
John Kunkel
Edward Tia
Zaccares T
Windsor
Peter Toso
South Abaket Street
Light Vote In Primaries Signals Record Low County Turnout
Early primary ballots in Frederick County show an unprecedentedly light turnout with precinct results in several downtown locations yielding tiny totals. Dem observers warn of weak interest in Mullard E Tydings renomination while Republicans anticipate modest participation and an open delegation.
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Frederick Uty
Politico
Court House
Voite
Frederick
U. S
Mullard E Tydings
Tydings
Brunswick
Willis R. Jones
Baltimore
Blanchard Randall
Baltmore
G. Qop
Politicis
Pauli Robertson
Randall
Wendell L. Wilkie
Frederick County
Republican Central Committee
President Delays Return to Washington for Rest
President Roosevelt remains south of Washington to continue a recuperation from flu and bonereal complications. Doctors and aides say he will likely stay about a week longer before considering travel back to the capital, as a press conference noted by Mrs. Roosevelt and the First Lady reporters.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Frankie D Roosvelt
Here
Nazis Secret Weapon Believed Disrupted Invasion Plans
London reports that a rumored German secret weapon on the French coast appears disrupted by heavy Allied bombardment. Despite talk of an unbeatable device capable of repelling Britain, mounting attacks have prevented its use and delayed any invasion timing.
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London
England
Praince
Missing Flight Officer Watkins Reported in North Africa
Flight Officer Dallas D. Watkins, formerly of Monrovia with ties to Frederick, is listed as missing in the North African theater since April 20. He last spoke from the United States in late March, and a War Department telegram informed his sisters Mrs George Blumenauner and Mrs Edward Lehade of his status.
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Dallas D. Watkins
Monrovia
States
War Department
George D Blumenauer
West Fifth Street
Neds
Edward Lehade
Frederick
North Market Street
Watkins
Charles W Andrews
Wathins
W. To Watkins
Pearl Harbor
Air Corps
Roswell Army Flying School
Roswell NM
Frederick High School
47 000 Autos In U S Stockpile Shrinking
The Office of Price Administration reports the U S stockpile of new passenger cars has fallen from about 432 000 at the start of rationing to 47 000. OPA warns rationing will tighten until new car production improves, while allowing some cars to support essential services such as police and medical use.
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Washington
Office of Price
Coblentz Named State Bar Vice President in Maryland
Attorney L N Coblentz appears unopposed for vice president of the Maryland State Bar Association at the annual meeting in Baltimore. Officials note the election is to be held during the association’s banquet at the Belvedere Hotel.
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L. N. Coblentz
Ieshe
Coplenty
Frederick
Withoout Oppositio
Maryland
Enec
Belvedere
Baltimore
Fredericn
Sancours
Sabout Oppositon
Treichring
EL Frari Bai Nore
Fatal Suffocation Incident Near Myersville
Frederck City Hospital treated Patricia Ann Murphy, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Murphy, who died after a reported suffocation incident. Police and hospital staff responded to the scene shortly after the accident, but lifesaving efforts failed.
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Frederck
Patricia Ann Murphy
James Murphy
Myersville
Woolock
Chichard Ooo
1000 U.S. Planes Strike Nazi Targets In France
Allied air offensive intensifies with heavy bomber fleets over northern France and Belgium. US bombers and fighters hit railways, airfields, and installations while RAF forces target junctions and ports, aiming to disrupt German invasion preparations.
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U.S
France
London
Navi
Belgium
Todas Ina
Senichatt
HECHT
Matotenon
Paris
Fort
Os Air Porce
Britain
Fortress
Lal
Harry Spirey
Elwood City
Harland Paul
Portland
Ore
RAF
Second Tactical Air Force
E-Cert
RAE
New Zealand
Spitfire
Hutters Atlantic Wall
Somain
Lille
Belaan
Genoa
Naples
Alina
Gonga
Bamaer
Haly
Yeti
Moufate
Porto
Government action spurs debate in Chicago area
Fragmentary OCR text shows references to government, figures like Haldar and Bessel, and a Chicago association with dates and events. The readable bits hint at a formal notice or report of policy steps prompting discussion among local officials and residents.
Train Wreck Kills Several in Pennsylvania Collision
A serious wreck occurred on the Pennsylvania lines near Tyrone with the head locomotive of a freight train derailed. Firemen and an engineer were killed as the eastbound freight collided with a passenger train from St Louis, causing extensive damage and disruption.
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Penns
Pittsburgh
Penmsylvanie
New York-St Louk
Amle
Tiaflaid
Sinking of American Ship Causes 198 Missing in Mediterranean
The War Department announced a recent sinking in the Mediterranean with 198 military personnel missing. The date was not provided and the cause—submarine or aircraft—was not disclosed. Next of kin have been notified.
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Washington
Mediterranean
War Department
Sedition Case Contempt Cited Halt Fails to Impanel Jury
Washington May date for contempt hearing in sedition trial stalls jury selection. Judge Edward C. Eicher cites inability to form panel and delays restart of the trial of about 30 defendants. Attorney James J. Laughlin faces contempt and Chicago attorney Max St George is fined $20.
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Washington
Edward C Eicher
Federal District Court
Eicher
Dwain
Cane
James J. Laughlin
Thin
Laughlin
Maxmilian St George
Chicago
St. George
St George
St George Say
Price Bros. Armory Supper and Dance Honors Navy E Award
Nearly 1,000 Price Bros. Co. employees officials and guests attended a supper and dance at the State Armory Saturday in celebration of the Arms Navy E award earned by the plant the day before. John Hull chaired the event with Tim Sinn as master of ceremonies. entertainment included music by the Army Navy emblem band and a roller skating act. Prizes of war bonds and stamps were awarded to several employees in a program organized by a joint committee of employees and management.
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Price Bros. Co
State Armory
Navy E
John Hull
Tim Sinn
Bemg Bs
Croghan
Armory
Philadelphia
Army-Navy & Emblem
David Hasan
Oran Leae
Shaiman
Ruth
All-American Tank Unit In Burma Action
Southeast Asia fronts report Lt. Gen. Stilwell recaptures part of the Mogaung valley and deploys the first all American tank unit on the Asiatic continent. The tanks press north and west of Inkangahtawng toward Mogaung as Japanese forces mass near Imphal and Kohima for a possible assault.
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Southeast Asia
Kandy
Ceylon
Burma
Joseph W. Stilwell
Mogaung
Uni
Stilwell
Myitkyina
Liex
India
Imphal
Kohima
Group 2 Bankers To Meet Here On May 12
The Maryland Bankers Association Group 2 holds its spring meeting at the Francis Scott Key hotel on Friday evening May 12. Frederick Carroll Montgomery Howard and Washington counties are included. Officers will be elected. The group is chaired by John H Cunningham of Westminster.
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Maryland Bankers Association
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Frederick
Carroll
Montgomery
Howard
Washington
John H. Cunningham
Westminster
Evacuation Of Lublin Begun By Germans
German forces have begun evacuating Lublin Poland as rail junctions on the Kiev Warsaw and Odessa Warsaw lines are reported by the Polish Telegraph Agency. Lublin lies west of Krowel and north of Lwow in a shifting wartime map with workers noted in assembly and drill shifts at local plants. The grand prize of a $30 war hand is won by Josephine Oden, shipping clerk at Plant 2.
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London
Gere Mars
Lublin
Poland
Kiev
Warsaw
Odessa
Agence
Krowel
Lwow
Lloyd Hoover
Punch
Pauline Ramaburg
Kathleen Wallace
Assembly
Catherine Bussard
Josephine Oden
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Niewepar
T. Set. Andrews
Arlington
D.D. Watkins
North Africa
War Dept
D. D. Watkins
Senate
Agrese
Uae
Wari
Mop Fimmvet
Arthur Sze
Edward Corner
Elvin Gross
Floyd Grove
Cleo Wynkoop
Ivins Flunker
Assembly de
Bankers
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