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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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May 15, 1944

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Induction Notices Sent To 46 By Local Board

Forty six registrants were notified to report for induction into the Army and Navy under new Selective Service rules for men over 26. The Army call included 28 white registrants and several colored men, with many noted as fathers or without occupational deferments. The Navy call added 13 white men, nine of whom were fathers, all reportedly under 26. Postponement for over 26 inductions appears lifted. local boards to reassess under the new order and forward 26 to 37 year olds only if qualified. Board One plans a Thursday meeting to review details.

Army Navy J. Walker Carty E. Paul Magaha Board of Education Robert K. Kennedy Charles D. McLane Brunswick Cumberland Maryland Board One Richard Simpson West Patrick Street James Walker Carty Rockwell Terrace Harry Thomas Krantz East Church Street Roger Page Heck George Luther Hendricks Middletown Millard Franklin Hahn H Street Ernest Paul Magaha John Walter Soit West Seventh Charlies David McLane State Police Uriel David Kline Frederick Harry Kintz Homer Floyd Horn Point of Rocks Richard Franklin Slate Earl Melvin Green William Clyde Harding Winchester Street Robert Thomas Dutrow, Jr East Second Street Grayson Eugene Miller Redmond Stewart Davis Western Maryland College Westminster Travers David Stultz Jefferson Boulevard Braddock Heights St. Clair Maurice Clinton West Sixth Street George W Liam Gordon East Street Prias Market Street Horace Zacha Robert Bowlus Milton Knoxville Elwood Hummer Jeferson Street

China's Army Offensive Opens Cross The Salween

Chinese forces cross the Salween river at multiple points on a 130 mile front in a major offensive aimed at linking with Allied troops in Burma. The move, led by Gen Wei Li-Huang, breaks a long lull and provokes heavy fighting with Japanese forces including the 56th division. Casualties reported on both sides as fighter-bombers and Mitchells strike targets in western Yunnan and near Tengchung and Tatang.

Salween Salween River China Burma 56Th Division Ping Ka Lungling Hongmoshu Tengchung Tatang Tzu Amien Pass Chungking High Command Yunnan Joseph W. Stilwell Claire L. Chennaults V Dragons Mitchells Wanpasha Burma-Thailand Mangshih Lunesing Westren Yunnan Tatang India Lego Wei Li-Huang

Stalin Hears About Suspension Of Priest

Moscow May 15 17 Premier Stalin has heard about the suspension of Rev Stanislaus Orlemanski a Catholic priest from Springfield Massachusetts who recently conferred with him twice The Pravda dispatches note the Kremlin Vatican relations while British and American reports cover the priest appeal to apostolic delegates The three dispatches were carefully worded and gave no clear Kremlin reaction Foreign observers call Stalin’s remarks significant while Daniel Webster warned to stay out of the Hawaiian islands.

Moscow Premi Stalin Stanislaus Orlemanski Springfield Mass Pravda Father Orlemanskis United States Stalin Kremlin Vatican New York Father Oriemanski London Britis Washington

State to certify tree surgeons and tree experts

Annapolis, May 1914. State Forester Joseph F. Kaylor disclosed he would ask the legislative council on Wednesday for a law authorizing the Commission of State Forests and Parks to certify tree specialists. Raglee reported that many owners hire incompetent experts who harm trees at high prices, prompting the proposal.

Annapolis Joseph F. Kaylor Legislative Council On Wedney Commission of State Forests and Parks Raglee Depineallo

Roosevelt Heads Toward Plural Delegates as Primaries Set

The Roosevelt camp expected to win a majority of delegates with 22 pledged from Oklahoma, while California and New Jersey votes would seal a first ballot Roosevelt nomination. Delaware and Montana expected small delegations for Roosevelt, with Washington adding to the tally. New Jersey and New Jersey Republicans split on Dewey, and Montana GOP backed an uninstructed slate with Dewey and Bricker showing strength.

Jack Bell Associated Press Oklahoma California New Jersey Roosevelt Delaware Montana Washington Wallace Earl Warren Frank Hague Jersey City Thomas E. Dewey New York Walter E. Edge Dewey Dever John W. Bricker Ohio

Germans Warn West Wall Could Be Penetrated

London reports German broadcasts admit West Wall defenses may be breached as Allied invasion moves loom. Berlin commentators warn fighting will extend beyond Atlantic defenses and small waves could reach far inland amid rumors of airborne reinforcement and disrupted rail links.

London West Wall Berlin Atlantic Wall Germany Continental Britain Hitler Befere

Meadowbrook pool clubhouse burned in three alarm fire

A three alarm fire at Baltimore Meadowbrook pool yesterday destroyed the club house indoor ballroom and pavilion. Damages estimated between 50000 and 100000 dollars.

Baltimore Meadowbrook MCN

Soldier Declared Presumed Dead After Two Years Missing

War Department notified the father of Private Russell Y Dansberger that his son, a Frederick High School graduate and former Frederick printers operator, is presumed dead after being missing in action since May 7, 1942 following the fall of Corregidor in the Philippines. The finding sets a presumptive death date of May 2, 1944 and ends pay and allowances while noting no exact death date is established. He served in the Signal Corps and had been in the Philippines since late summer 1941. Survivors include his father G William Dansberger and several brothers and sisters. The family resides at 173 West Patrick Street, Frederick.

Corresider Russell Y. Dansberger Frederick Printers Signal Corps War Department G. William Danshberger West Patrick Street Dansberger Batten Peninsula Philippines Philippine Islands Corregidor Frederick High School Maa New Emory C. Dansberger Roger B. Dansberger Hagerstown Elmer W. Dansberger Harry G. Dansberger George H Dansberger Baltimore Catherine V Bond Reisterstown Millard M. Dansberger Camp Blanding Flare US Army

New York Market Slump Dashes Hope for Strong Gains

May 14 stock trading opened with buyers pricing at favorites yet overall leaders failed to spark a strong purchasing rise as markets fluctuated in the New York session.

New York

Names surface as candidates for Methodist bishopric

Baltimore on May 15 reports two Maryland clergy named as possible Methodist bishops for the forthcoming northeastern jurisdictional conference at Ocean City New Jersey. Potential candidates include Dr Holloway president of Western Maryland College since 1936 and Dr Baxley the Baltimore conference superintendent with multiple general conference delegations. The Washington area bishopric remains vacant since the death of Adna Wright Leonard in an Iceland air crash last year.

Baltimore Maryland Fred G. Wolinway Western Maryland College Holloway FO OR Bayley Wilson Memorial Church Ocean Citys N. J Washington Area Adna Wright Leonard Iceland Edwin Holt Hugi Sem Dr Baxley

Cumberland Pastor Accepts Call to Orwigsburg

Rev. Alfred T Creager, pastor of St Marks Evangelical and Reformed Church, is to accept the pastorate at St John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church at Orwigsburg PA via the Reachthr synod. He will begin his pastorate at Orwigsburg June 18 after signing in June.

Fred T Creager St. Marks Evaraeiial Tsa Wa Ie St. Johns

Frederick County surgical dressings unit seeks 1 020 000 in four months

The Frederick County Red Surgical Dressing Corps has been tasked to produce 1 020 000 dressings by the end of September, a huge jump from nearly 1 million produced in all of 1948. The effort hinges on recruiting more women to workrooms at the Francis Scott Key Hotel and Asbury Methodist Church, with local communities urged to organize group sewing sessions. The quota includes 240 000 four by four inch dressings and 700 000 two by two inch gauze sponges.

Frederick County Red Frederick Francis Scott Key Asbury Methodist Church Holmes D. Baker Prederigh County

White Blazer Award Won by Hood College Student Miss Marilyn Jo Hayes

Miss Marilyn Jo Hayes of Irwin Pennsylvania, a Hood College junior, received the White Blazer at the Athletic Association banquet in Coblentz dining hall. Hayes, elected Athletics secretary for the coming year, has been a standout in hockey, basketball, softball, and volleyball, and has held leadership roles since freshman year. She also served as advertising assistant for the Blue and Gold and was a member of Keystone Awards committee.

Marilyn Jo Hayes Irwin Hood College Athletic Association Coblentz Asvard Ae Memmbers Miss Hayes Stecesaively Tiea Ur Iereutrsmp Las Grosse Keystone sAwets Hiyy Ievaliv

Debate limit on poll tax bill rejected in Senate

Washington May 14 The Senate rejected a motion to limit debate on the poll tax bill amid a heated session. The filibuster maneuver failed to halt consideration, signaling continued push for the measure and stiff opposition from opponents.

Washington Senate

Politicos To Meet Tuesday Rally In Frederick County

Between 225 and 250 persons are expected to attend a spring rally and dinner Tuesday evening under the Young Women Democratic League of Frederick County. The Windobona Braddock Heoighty venue hosts the event at 6:70. Senator Twdings Governor OCono Senator Radcliffe Daniel McMullen and Attorney General William C Walsh are among those attending. Speaker Ray burn will give the main address introduced by Governor O'Conor. Mrs Clifford Dall is league president with Miss Mary C. Ott introducing guests. General chairman is Mrs. & John Fisher and program chairman Mrs Victor Marken.

Young Wamiens Democratic League Frederick County Windobona Braddock Heoighty Twdings Ocono Radcliffe Daniel McMullen Congress William C Walsh Rayburn House of Representatives O'Conor Clifford Dall League Mary C. Ott John Fisher Victor Marken

Injunction Suit Hearing Before Judge Delaplaine

A hearing began in Equity Court this morning over a temporary injunction to stop the sale of a farm near Middletown. Mr and Mrs Washington S Castle seek relief claiming a deed by Walter Beachley released a mortgage. Defendants include Walter Beachle and Wesley Coblenty with Amos A Hester representing them.

Eduard S Delaplaine Equity Middletoan M Wahington S. Casile Walter Beachley Middletown Beachle Uesley Coblenty Meade Holden S. Felton Castle Coblents Amos A. Hester

Vital Enemy Mountain Posts Taken By Americans

Allied headquarters in Naples reports French and American forces breaking enemy lines across the Ruth Seniedu and Santa Mar iante sectors. They advance toward Minturno San Giorgio Ausonia and Liri valleys, with 2 000 prisoners and heavy casualties. German 1st division severely disrupted. French and American units push toward Rome while securing Ausonia and surrounding hills.

Naples Simulus Poiit Toda. the Aniwrrcouns Have Snias the Enemy Nul of Santa Mariante San Bietio Garigkianoe River Vilub Minturno San Giorgio Cassino Lint River Loy Rapido River Liri Valles Rome Constanth Stalingrad Fifth Army San Ambrosio Villa Maio Ausonia Fromia Santa Infante San Pietro Monte Cerro Monte Bracchi Ausente Signo Garis- Hane Liri San Giormo

No 1 Commando Maj Gen Sturges New Pulse Commando Chief

No 1 Commando Maj Gen Wo O G Sturges of the Royal Marines named chief of Pulse Commando forces. A 12 year veteran with 30 years in Marine service, he directed the cult on Diego Santee naval base Madagascar during the Allied occupation in 18 and was wounded in Iceland in 1941.

O G. Sturges The Royal Sfvines Pulse Commando Forces Diego Santee Madagascar Iceland

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