Italy May Be Knocked Out Of War Soon
London observers speculate on a swift end to the conflict through minimal force and psychology. Allied air and naval pressure in Tunisia could lead to a Sicily invasion and a demand for Mussolini’s surrender, while Germany’s role remains pivotal. Italian cabinet meetings and rumors of the king’s abdication add to the tension as invasion plans unfold.
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Jefferson Woman's Club Meeting Notes May 13 1942
The Jefferson Woman's Club met May 13 at Mrs. Luther Remsburg's home with 19 members. President Mrs. Roy Remsburg led, readings by Mrs. Fry, poems by Edgar Guest and Alfred Noyes, and a talk on the New World Order. Plans for College Park meeting June 16 discussed, picnic canceled, goods labeling urged, table setting demonstration, and a September 9 reunion planned. Also notes a 54 billion passenger miles by Americans on trains in 1942 as an all time high.
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Father
Mankind
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Paul Stockman
Two Frederick Graduates Join Naval Reserve V-12 Class
James Elwood Smith and John David Hendrickson, both Frederick High School Class of 1942 graduates, were sworn into the United States Naval Reserve V-12 program. They took oath and were placed on inactive duty in Baltimore with plans to pursue government sponsored courses in electrical engineering and medicine at approved colleges. Smith hopes to study at Georgia Tech, while Hendrickson seeks placement at Princeton. Students were selected by a competitive process from a pool of 33, with future assignments pending. they may serve as apprentice seamen until a college placement is determined.
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John David Hendrickson
United States Naval Reserve
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East Seventh Street
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Princeton University
Navy
New Truce In Coal Dispute
Washington reports John L. Lewis forged a new truce in the coal wage dispute after appealing to avoid a walkout. UMW leadership asked members to continue working under the existing retroactive extension to midnight May 31. The War Labor Board condemned Lewis for bypassing its peace machinery as anthracite talks extend and hard coal negotiations await study.
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Lewis and mine workers in dispute over union action
Report details government officials urging wage talks with Lewis while mine operators refuse jurisdiction. Also notes a soldier’s home visit, family dinner, and local Sunday school class activities with names and addresses of participants and hosts.
Gillem Named Acting Chief of the Armored Force
Washington announces Major General Alvan C. Gillem will lead the armored force, succeeding Lt. Gen. Devers who goes to London after Gen. Andrews death. Gillem arrived at Fort Knox to assume command. An armadillo kills snakes by rolling on them.
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Aziz
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Fort Knox
Jacob L. Devers
London
Frank M. Andrews
Iceland
Glasses Help Waner Improve Batting This Spring
New York May 7 report on Paul Waner who credits wearing glasses for a dramatic improvement in his hitting after years of near sightedness. He says the glasses let him see the pitcher’s hand and the ball better, aiding his timing and line drive ability. Waner notes he may hit above .300 this season and would urge his brother Lloyd to try them too.
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Police Court Cases Tried In Review
Police court cases tried involve Jerome Hallivan fined for disturbing the peace after profanity directed at officers. Hartman and White faced speeding and reckless charges with fines. James Newland was fined for excessive speed and improper passing. A hearing on assault and battery against Jesse Clark was postponed to May 26. Several drunks were jailed or fined, and collateral forfeitures listed for multiple offenders in Frederick area, with state troopers Basore Holsinger and Tucker cited.
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Winchester
Alton Y. Bennett
Bobice Callet
Daniel Swomley
Hartman
Hatman
Charles ©. White
Whisner
Early closing of high schools to aid farmers in Maryland
Baltimore reports that Maryland will again close high schools early to relieve farmers facing crop shortages and drought. State Superintendent Thomas G. Pallen said schools will follow the 1942 policy with the earliest class dates in years, aiming for about 180 instructional days near last year’s schedule in most regions.
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Malaud
Free State
Scho
Thomas G. Pallen
Traffic resumes after wrecks disrupt Baltimore and Ohio line
Counties adjust crops and hours as children help with farm chores. Ellicott City traffic back on after two nights clearing tracks of debris from a wreck on the old Baltimore and Ohio line. Ten cars of a mixed freight derailed. one car carrying acetylene drums plunged over a bank. other cars carried crude oil coal automobiles and empty bottles.
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Stephens Injured in St Louis Doubleheader
In St Louis on May 17 Vernon Stephenson of the St Louis Browns suffered a fractured pelvis after a Sunday second game against the New York Yankees. Club surgeon Dr. Robert Hyland announced the injury will sideline the second-year star for about six to eight weeks, with immobilization in a cast to follow.
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