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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1944

Page

8

Mixed Drinks Cause Thefts Lead To Short Sentences

Two transient artisans who admitted shoplifting in Frederick after mixing wine and beer here Saturday were each sentenced to three months in the House of Correction by Magistrate Edward J. Smith. Several other defendants received fines or short terms for drunkenness, assault and disturbances as police chased suspects through the city.

Frederick House of Correction Edward J. Smith Wincis Marshall Murray Zira Azriel Wiseman Birmingham Ala Jack Roy Crockett Charlotte N.C Focal Baltimore Murray Smith William Margie Jordan East Street Martin Kanode Kanode West Patrick Street Sergt Frank Dorsey Ellis Carty Denver Wesley Mania Charles Lenhart Shook Mansfield South Market Street Lenhart Patrick Court Carty Sergt. Dorsey Joan Ross Massachussetts Roy Keeney Tony Gilbert Leonard Moore City Charles Rank William Bennett Montevue Alice Hughes Nannie Frith Irving Shankle

Seizure in War Effort Stirs Capitol Protests

Davis tells House committee that government seizure of Montgomery Ward Chicago plant was legal to avert a strike epidemic. He cites Springfield Indiana Hummer plant as next to be seized, with War Labor Board reports backing government action. Roosevelt took over Ward operations after a union contract dispute. Congress launches probes into legality amid claims of war necessity and potential impact on 15,500,000 workers.

WLB Iam H. Davis Todiy Washington Wiltola House Montgomery Ward Chicago Davis Hummer Manufacturing Company Springfield Roosevelt War Labor Board Mont-gomery Ward Sewell Avery Hep. Ramspeck D-Ga Ward Dewey WLS Sears, Roebuck

Wachter Estate Valued At 100000 In Orphans Court Proceeding

The late Ralph F. Wachter, a local wholesale merchant, left an estate valued between ninety thousand and one hundred thousand dollars. The Orphans Court attached the estate after his widow Helen Gosnell Wachter qualified as administratrix. A major portion of assets is held jointly. 8000 in real estate and 800 in personal property were listed.

Ralph F. Wachter Sing.hoo Orphans’ Court Helen Gosnell Wachter Caplan Allen Louise Sigler Outh Market Street John J Igles Grace A. Lewis Knoxville Ellen A. AleBride

Culler Lake Cited as Answer to Juvenile Delinquency

In Frederick near Baltimore, city leaders built Culler Lake to give youths outdoor activity. The lake stocked with bluegills and crappie became a popular hangout where five fish per person is the limit and fishing teaches sportsmanship. The writer argues such wholesome recreation keeps kids from mischief.

Culler Lake Wallis Gatin Martin Middle River Frederick Baltimore

CIO Plans Millions in Roosevelt Re-Election Push

Texas Republicans allege CIO Political Action Committee will spend millions to back Franklin Roosevelt and portray him as a wartime planner. John W Bricker of Ohio accuses the group of funding radical labor and socialist schemes to dominate government and drive policy toward state socialism.

Houston Exas Guy John W Bricker Ohio Texas Roosevelt National Committee Republian Nowar Ito emyaSi Menos CIO Patrity

Burkittsville Nominates Mayoral and Board Candidates

Burkittsville residents gathered to nominate a slate for lawn offices and the Board of Town Officials at a convention chaired by Rev Dr Erdman. Edward H, incumbent commissioner, and John Samuel Weber were named for Burkittsville’s top post along with seven board nominees including Ralph Weer and Lee Arnold who did not gain nomination. Other candidates listed include Lowell Roy McBride, Edward Rice, James Wetnighs, and Roy G. PS. Also notes show a tax and asset report referencing May 2 and figures near 1.0 billion in assets and a 1943 year end surplus of 668,102,290.

Burkittsville Edward H John Samuel Weber Buron Burgess Ralph Weer Lee Arnold Lowell Roy McBride Edward Rice Stewart Bowlus James Wetnighs Pmaxae C Naw Ag Tax

Rent Control Likely For Cumberland and Frederick Areas

State OPA Director Leo H. McCormick said rent control will be extended to Cumberland and Frederick in the coming weeks after a Baltimore success. Frederick officials and county boards await federal decision with surveys pending and local regulations to fit conditions. Critics note the process requires proof of need and time to reach tenant and landlord agreement.

Cumberland OPA Leo H. McCormick Freden Associated Press Frederick Ter McCormick Baltimore Arthur D. Phebus Frederick County Washington Maryland 1 Columbia Ralean

Sweden Adds 38 Firms to War Blacklist

Washington May 22 The interdepartmental Proclaimed List Committee voted to add 38 Swedish firms to the blacklist for alleged aid to the German war effort. This brings total Swedish companies listed to 426 excluding SKF whose name did not appear in the 39 announced. Publication of the regular supplement will follow in about two weeks.

Washington Sweden Germany Lotfal Swedih Junna Aleost SKF Sivekhuly SRF Nave Muicame Bng

Pvt Chester Crampion Reported In Army Since February

In Missouri Pvt Chester G Crampion 33903107 Ca B Platoon No 3 d4th Engineer Tr Ral Fort Leonard Wood Missouri is the son of Mr and Mrs Claron G Crampton Lew Market. He has been in the Army since the first of February.

Chester G Crampion Ca. B Tr & Ral Fort Leonard Wood Blo Claron G. Crampton Lew Market

Des Moines Area Hit By Worst Iowa Floods in 40 Years

Described as the worst floods in four decades swept across Central and Southeastern Iowa with continued high water and the Weather Bureau predicting the deluge would last more than a week. A tenth death from tornadoes and floods was reported though not confirmed, while dramatic eyewitness accounts emerged from Ottumwa as bodies were sought near flooded facilities.

Des Moines Iowa Weather Bureau Ottumwa

Tie Sama Hamilton Abridged Ball Text

Fragmentary local note mentions Mrs. Mac Baker awaiting service and a planned next picnic at home. Partial names appear Kept unclear, with references to Dahel Street and Heien Bei.Entities: Mrs Mac Baker location Dahel Street Hamilton.

Tie Sama- Hamilton Mac Baker

Protest and Tax Law Fix Sparked by City Officials

Amid Post opposition, a fixed tax rate for the coming year sets at $2.29 per side as budget adoption proceeds. Debate centers on revenue projections and the tentative agreement amid calls for reductions. Amiss Finrence Nac points to Derothy Eigenbrode involvement.

All Post Post Came of Wihey

Massacre of 47 Allied POWs by Nazi Guards Reported

London dispatch cites eye witness accounts from pilots who escaped to Sweden detailing a days long spree of shootings at Stalag III H. Guards reportedly lost discipline and shot prisoners in barracks and courtyards, with 6 Canadians and 4 Polish aces among the victims.

London Stockholm Exepress Dent. B. D. Masterman Sweden Masterson Ates Britain Lord Beaverbrook Express England Germany the Express

Sailor's Wife Held After Fatal Shooting

Washington May 22 Phyllis Green Junghans 18 wife of a sailor overseas was held for the grand jury after a coroner inquiry into the fatal shooting of Lewis Hindle 21 a gas station attendant. Detective Carania tes tified she claimed a quarrel led to the shooting but did not know a bullet was in the gun. She later altered her story saying if he goes I want to die too. She had been unable to obtain a divorce from her husband Daniel Junghans 22. Hindle was driven to Casualty Hospital with a bullet in his stomach and died two hours later.

Washington Phyllis Green Junghans Lewis R. Hindle Horace E. Carania Carania

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