Dissolution of the Comintern Called in Moscow
The executive committee in Moscow proposed dissolving the Communist International and disbanding its branches worldwide due to wartime limits on meetings. London and Soviet monitors echoed the plan, while critics called it a bluff. The move aims to unite Communist and Socialist parties on a new voluntary basis as World War II persists.
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London
Comintern
Moscow
Russia
Berlin
International
Communist Party
Presidium
Executive Committee
Communist International
Hitler
Whirlwinds Sink Two Enemy Ships in English Channel
London reports RAF Whirlwind fighter-bombers sank two ships and damaged a third in an enemy convoy east of Cherbourg last night. Beaufighters Mosquitoes and Boston bombers supported the attack as trains were also hit in several areas.
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London
English Channel
RAF
France
Cherbourg
One Horse Killed Two Hurt When Hit By Truck
One horse was killed and two badly injured this morning about half a mile east of Petersville on Route 340 after straying onto the road. State Trooper Tucker said the driver James Edward Newland of Mt. Jackson Va. did not see the animals in darkness. The horses belonged to D Charles Flock of Knoxville and the Mt. Jackson Produce Company owned the truck. No charges were filed.
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Ukiven Wiktar Sey
Petersville
Tucker
Ube State Police
James Edward Newland
Mt. Jackson
D Charles Flock
Knoxville
Mt. Jackson Produce Company
Japanese Barges Used To Deliver War Supplies In Pacific
Allied headquarters report intensified air war in Southwest Pacific as Japan uses barges to move troops and materiel toward New Guinea coast. Mitchell bombers sank several barges near Salamaua while Allied air forces claim success against Gasmata and Huon Gulf targets. Six enemy planes fell to Liberator raids and additional combat losses were noted as the struggle continues.
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Solsween
Salamaua
Huon Gulf
Papua
Gasmata
South New Britain
New Guinea
Five Local Gas Distributors Face Complete Shortage
Gasoline supplies collapsed across Frederick as five major distributors reported empty tanks and many bulk plants ran dry. Farmers faced tractor shortages while cooperatives tried to ration remaining fuel and meet farm needs. Authorities warned of a strict enforcement of driving bans and anticipated further station closures over the weekend.
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Can
U.S
Millard E. Tydings
R. B. Wolfe
Frederick
Secon
Delivering War Ration Book 3 Applications
The Frederick post office began distributing War Ration Book 3 applications to city and rural route households. About 8,000 forms were placed in mailboxes starting Thursday, and the forms must be returned completed. ration books will be mailed after processing.
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Frederick
Washington
Office of Rice Administration
Focal Ration
Contour farming efficiency discussed for slope lands
Contouring per acre yields in certain areas like ten percent grade. fifty contoured acres can equal about fifty three level acres. Contour farming saves fuel labor time and equipment wear versus level farming on slopes.
RAF Bombing Berlin For Third Time This Week
London May 22 2014 Britain's Mosquito bombers returned to Berlin for the third time this week to strike at targets in the Reich. British planes also mined waters and attacked railway targets by France. American bombers hit Wilhelmshaven and Emden, while two ships were sunk off the French coast. The Luftwaffe claimed major damage but said 17 four engines were shot down. One raider was downed near London and Eighth Air Force reported heavy raids on Emden and Wilhelmshaven despite heavy opposition.
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London
Britain
Berlin
Reichespatial
France
French
Wilhelmshaven
Emden
Hitler
Europe
Germany
High Command
América
London S
Noz
North Sea
Pleasure Driving Ban May Cut K C Attendance
The pleasure driving ban may reduce attendance at the Knights of Columbus State convention to start at Hotel Frederick with a banquet tonight and business meetings tomorrow. Delegates were arriving by bus from sections this afternoon for the event, but the ban could limit turnout.
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The
Knights of Columbus
Frederick
Flood Binds 100,000 Homeless as Mississippi Waters Rise
Floods driven by the Mississippi surge force 100,000 homeless across Missouri and Arkansas. Troops from Acton Wisconsin to Cape Girardeau Missouri patrol the swollen river as thousands endure ruined crops, disrupted water service, and widespread damage. Emergency efforts include 25,000 civil defense volunteers. dead numbered in the dozens with many missing.
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Lyons
Acton
Cape Giardesu
Aie
St. Lois de Wie
Cay
Ecormtraharn
Sigecaule
Mid-West
Floyd Zone
Yaere
Immedude
Mississippi Newe
Alton
Dee
Indiana
Arkansas
Kansas
Oklahoma
Molines
Missour
Arbaneds
Mushesges
Rihways
Tivers
Tulsa
Bomb offensive on Italian ports nets 300000 pounds dropped
Cairo dispatch reports the Ninth U.S. Air Force unleashed about 300000 pounds of high explosive and incendiary bombs on San Giovanni and Keva a Calavita. Ten enemy fighters were shot down, others damaged amid heavy anti aircraft fire over Reggio Calabria. RAF raids followed, with night strikes on Messina and Calabrian targets, and a daytime American raid hit Regia Calabria and nearby ferry berths.
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Cairo
U. S
San Giovanni
Keva'a Calavita
Reggio Calabria
RAF
Messina
Yn Sicdy
Resmi Calabria
Raines
Harba
We Seas
Beztio
Calabria
Restraithone
Messinia
Regia
Quiet on Russ Front as German Offensive Looms
Moscow May 22 An ominous silence on the eastern front spread as evidence pointed to an approaching major German offensive. German forces continued to stockpile ammunition tanks and men for a summer push. Russian broadcasts described the tense New Tishina mood while Berlin claimed Russians were concentrating huge forces on the Kuban front in hopes of a synchronized southern push.
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London
Novorossisk
Tdal Miznl
Moscow
Igbo
Gerand Pitha
Red Army
Caucat
Orel
Berlin
Londen
State Growing Season Falls Week To Ten Days Late
College Park May 22 The Maryland growing season remains a week to ten days late with early May weather only partly favorable to crop growth. The Agriculture Economics Bureau report says the season will speed up toward month end with potatoes cucumbers and some tomatoes becoming available. Canning pans are in excellent condition amid recent favorable weather.
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College Park
Maryland
UB Anlute Department
Bureau of Ax Culture Economics
Han
Japs On Attu Split Into Three Groups By U S Forces
U S forces report Japanese troops on Attu Island are divided into three groups in the final stage of the campaign. The three sectors named are Chichapot harbor Chichagul valley and the north shore of Lake Nicholas. A fuel depot at AlO village was set afire and Attu village was largely destroyed.
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Washitetan
Attu
Have
Navy
Chichapot Harbor
Chichagul Valley
Lake Nicholas
Alo
Chichagot Larbor
Nosag
North Pacific
Atti
Chichagos Harbor
Chichagos Valley
Lake Nileholax
Saruia-Massacre Bay
United States
Chichagol Valley
Atetu
Kiska
Kahiti
Mit ‘South Pace
Consolidated
Ballate
Shortland Island
Karbiti
Knox
Lock and Iasters Affair Stirs Readers Amidst Alarms
A fragment notes a local dispute dubbed the lock and Iasters affair, with stalled progress and widespread reader confusion. Despite sparse details, readers show rising interest as staking materials and rail issues draw attention from the community.
Allied air power in North Africa claims three day victory total
Allied Headquarters in North Africa on May 22 reported American bombers and fighters destroyed 19 enemy planes in air combat and 67 on the ground over Axiaa air bases, Sicily, and nearby targets. The Northwest African Air Force’s three day total reached 272 enemy planes, with 70 shot down and 202 destroyed on the ground, though three enemy fighters reportedly destroyed Thursday night would raise the total to 275. Large fires followed fighter escorted raids on Sciacca and Castelvetrano airfields in Sicily. Pantelleria Island again faced attacks by Reaf ether bombers of the Strategic Air Force, with Sardinia airfields targeted by Wellington bombers and supporting fighters.
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Australia
New Guinea
Southwest Pacific
North Africa
Italy
ANI
Stelly
Sanna
Cairo
San Giovanni
Reggio Calabria
Taly
Amercana
Tost
Combas
Axia
Sap Jdinta
Sicily
Northwest Afrcan
Sciacca
Castelvetrano
Pantelleria
Pantelleria Island
Cap Bon
Strategic Air Force
Villacidra
Decimomanna
Sardinia
O Conor And Beall To Be Antietam Speakers
Memorial Day ceremonies at Antietam National Cemetery list O Conor and Rep J Glenn Beall as principal speakers. Parade at 2 pm is cancelled due to transportation issues. Other notes include five pound sugar allotment for home canning and joint memorial service with flag dedication at Boonsboro with Brig Gen Francis Porrote and Rev Fr Simon Kenny as speakers.
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Snarpsburg
O Conor
J. Glenn Beall
R-Md
Antietam National Cemetery
Boonsboro
Francis Porrote
Frederick
Maryland
Simon Kenny
St Mary's Church
Hagerstown
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Young
Allen Herndon
Snellville
K.C
Mississippi
Russ
Ruhr Valley
Rae
RAP
New York
Mohne
Northwest Africa
O’conor
Beall
Antietam
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