Allied Victory Shifts North Africa War Momentum
London reports Allied air and sea supremacy in North Africa as German forces suffer heavy losses. About 200,000 Axis prisoners taken. Tunisia likened to Stalingrad as surrendering divisions mount. 500,000 French in North Africa ready to resume fighting against the Nazis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiller
Germany
Africa
North
Suez Canal
Near East
Mediterranean
Italy
London
Tunisia
Stalingrad
France
Trees Go To War Planting Trees Replaces War Losses
A wartime appeal urges Americans to plant trees to replace those felled for the war effort. The American Forestry Association estimates five mature trees are needed per service member for living quarters, mess halls, drills, and production needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
American Forestry Association
Armed Service
United States
New York
San Franaio
Sunday Sports And Movies Divide Church And State
A reader argues against opening Sunday for commercial sports and amusements claiming it undermines church programs and risks an American version of European Sunday shopping. The letter warns that partial Sunday openings will erode weekly church attendance and promote a profitable advertising dominated market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina
Income tax law debate over Roosevelts pledge and Ruml plan
The article discusses the 1923 income tax law, the Ruml plan, and the debate on taxing prior year income. It cites Hull, Hall, and Shields arguments, with references to the Wilson era, 1913 law, and constitutional concerns about when income is taxed and how liability is calculated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Davin Lawrence
Washington
Roosevelt
Ciizen
Seeds and Strength From Tiny Seeds in Redwood Tales
Earl L Douglass writes on seeds and vast redwoods, noting seeds as small as lettuce seeds produce giants. He argues small beginnings hold power, with seeds starting life and shaping history, linking the Creator’s design to humanity’s growth and moral progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
War Interpreted on Western Invasion Plans in 1942
The piece argues the main Allied land front remains the Eastern Front with the Soviet Union bearing most of the German strength. It contends Western Allied landings in Europe this year are unlikely and proposes only a limited diversion to force Hitler to reallocate forces from Russia. Stalin is portrayed as knowing more about invasion plans than the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Jen
Bay Rie
Amos John Traver
Europe
Russia
Churchill
Congress
Fuearer
Hitler
Stalin
Hiller
North Cape
Dardanelles
Hiler
Local 1893 items cite prices and community notes
Fifty years ago prices show butter 25 cents, eggs 12 cents a dozen, dressed beef 60 to 93 cents, sirloin 12 cents, hams 18 to 20 cents, spring lamb 18 to 23 cents, potatoes 25 cents peck, bananas 15 to 25 cents a dozen. Rev David A Day arrives to lead Lutheran services. Mrs Hilleary named matron at Loats Orphan Asylum. Capt E D Danner of Company C retires. Mr William Oh Reese nets 17 eels and a turtle while fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Day
Muh_lenberg
Africa
WM. MN. Hilleary
Loats Orphan Asylum
Alice Ebberts
E. D. Danner
Ialaryiana Natural G Guard
Unionville
Der
William OH. Reese
Bensta's Empire and Reckoning Rumors
The fragment discusses Bensta's fading power and a looming seven day reckoning, with fear and doubt about victory. It notes uncertainty over suppression or selling of a dream, and mentions Mr. and Mrs. Roger A Cowie moving from Thurmont to 22 West Found Frederici.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bensta
Pas
Anaramic
Asa
God
Roger A Cowie
Thurmont
West Fouda
Frederici
Ground Breaking Planned For Free Erection Project May 1925
Local notes report a ground breaking on Monday at 2 30 for a free erection project and small shacks for workers. John S Wer Shey lessee and builder of the Francis Scott Rey hotel is involved at a hotel company meeting. A Hustlers win over Chambersburg 4 to 1 is noted with Wander Moneymaker joining Chambersburg after six hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pro C. F
John
Wershey
Francis Scott Rey
Hotors
Hustlers
Chambersburg
Osnan
Fead
Wander Moneymaker
Chambersburg Tram
Delightful Cocktail Party At Court Square
Mr and Mrs T Poole Jones and Mr James H Gambrill Jr entertained a large number of friends at a cocktail party last Sunday evening at five o clock at their Court Square residence. Guests assisting included Mrs James H Gambrill IT Mrs Charles B Lane IT Mrs John Asher Markell and Mrs Peter W Chichester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Poole Jones
James H. Gambrill, Jr
Court Square
James H. Gambrill
Charles 3. Lane
John Asher Markell
Peter W. Chichester
Aerial Warfare Is In Infancy Says Edson At Desert Center
Aerial warfare remains in infancy with planes better yet limits remain. Bombing is not truly precise and strafing works mainly against undefended positions. Air ground cooperation is embryonic. discoveries from theaters and British operations drive constant study and doctrinal shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Edson
Desert Training Center
Calif
paPteystill
Europe
Africa
Pacific
Chennaults
Verdant Word Study and Common Usage Notes
English lesson notes discuss misused phrases and pronunciation tips such as should say yd be afraid not td, clarifying amfi-theater syllables. It lists mispellings mien mean and offers synonyms for differences and variety with a verdant example from Milton about grass.
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Milton
Today in History and Birthdays An Almanac Slice
A compilation of notable anniversaries from 1796 to 1992 listing figures like Reverdy Johnson Gustav Lindenthal Gleon Curtiss and Charles Lindbergh along with milestones such as the first steamboat on Missouri and the 1888 founding of the U S Department of Agriculture. Birthdays include Maj Gen Dawson Olmstead Gen John L Hines Cyrus Ching and others. A brief horoscope notes a tendency toward religion but cautions against luxury.
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Reverdy Johnson
Maryland
U. S
Annapolis
Anas C. Brackett
Woran
St. Louis
Boston
Thomas C. de Leon
Mobile
Ala
His Day
Columbia
S. C
Gustav Lindenthal
Austria
Metuchen
N. J
Richard C. Cabot
Brookline
Mass
Gleon H. Curtiss
Wright Brothers
Hammondsport
N. Y
Independence
Missouri
Star
Baltimore
Andrew Jackson
National Society of the American Red Cross
Ratlee da Tahank
Washington
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U. S. Marines
Nicaragua
Charles A. Lindbergh
Paris
Dr. Townsend
House
North Pole
English Channel
Abbeville
Robin Moor
South Atlantic
Gibraltar
Dawson Olmstead
Army
John L. Hines
Springs
W. Va
Cyrus 5. Ching
War Labor Board
U. S. Rubber Co
Prince Edward Island
Canada
Postmaster General Facts and Famous Trivia Notes
A quiz recalls Benjamin Franklin as early postmaster general, Samuel Osgood under Washington, and Arkansas nicknamed Bear State and Bayou State. It also covers Cotopaxi’s height, Mayday origin, DiMaggio’s 56 game hitting streak, a radiotelephone distress call, and a McGill engineer’s Peru assignment in Junin Province.
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United States
Benjamin Franklin
George II
Samuel Osgood
Washington
Joe DiMaggio
DiMaggio
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Lary
Taw
Ip T Cayinat
David Lawrence
Cordel Huli
Ways and 3
Withoot
Reuts
Hall
Attorney General
Sia
Watson
Senate
Hal
Wilbon
Shields
Tennessee
Senate Finance Committee
Wilson
Democratic Majority Congress
Earl L. Douglass
D. D. Seeds
Marvel
iCopyright Bahan
By Glenn Babb
Joseph Stalin
the News
Locictuz
Glenn C. Wilhide
Ashtabula
J. Alleine Williamson
West Second Street
Anna T. Harding
Frederick Chanter
Davehiers
Frank Dixon
Wayside
Daughters of the American Revolution
Jesse B. Anders
Howard S. Tull
U. S. Marine Corps
Marine Base
New River
N. C
John T. Routzahn
Middletown
Frederick
Charles Byers, Jr
U.S. A. Camp Pickett
Miss Hodges
Barbara Hodges
Portsmouth
England
Rockwell Terrace
Robert H. Hodges
Frederick High School
Hood College
Gambril
Eugene Wilson
Gaffney 1S. C
Louis L. Wilson
Rajeish
Fiend
National
Anik R. Gat
Cintieneliss
Pt Shigion, DD OC
Oh Wedresd
AV. Casselman
Board of
Directahonal Sons of the Evangelical and Reformed Church
Thy
Enany
Helen Sia
sRood Copege
Conpelsyne jPa
Plymouth
Miss Enany
Elizabeth Buller
Hood
John W. Rustin
William R. Barnhart
West College Terrace
Rustin
Vernon Places
Washington, D. C
Heros
Dev
Coblentz Hall
Dr. Rustin
Arthur C. Robinson
Robert Montgomery
II Navy
Beacin N.X
Q's
Arkansas
Cotopaxi
Eucador
South America
L. H. Reisler McGill
We. McP. McGill
Peru
McGill
Rust Engineering Co
Pittsburgh
Jumasler
Junin
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