Memorial Day Parade To Be Sparse In Frederick
Memorial Day observances in Frederick during World War II will proceed with minimal traffic and few vehicles due to gasoline shortages. The parade from Seventh and Market to Mt Olivet Cemetery features the State Guard bands and local veterans, followed by memorial services at Key’s grave and related grave decoration efforts across the area.
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Frederick
Hnd
Fradcis Scott Key Post
Francis Scott Key
Mt. Olivet
Grard
Gasn Fine Distributors
Hate Guard
Minute
Wen
Frederick County
American Red, Cross
American Women's Voluntary Services
Office
Civilian Defense
Francis Scott Key Post
Legion Aunciliary
Ache
Key Grave
America
J. F. Minor Simopson
Francis Scott
Clifford M. Yilager
Arthur C. Slade
George Birely
Maryland Department of the Auxiliary
Tors. Birely
Jiast
Allied Bombers Hit Sardinian Axis Air Fields Again
Allied forces struck Sardinia Decimomannu and Willacidro in Sardinia and Pantelleria, destroying thirteen enemy fighters in air and ground actions. Over 4,000 fragmentation bombs were dropped by B-26 Marauders, with seven enemy fighters downed by gunners and six by P-40 escorts. one American Warhawk was lost but rescued. Northern Africa command noted a long range fighter sweep over the Aegean with Junkers 38 destroyed.
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North Africa
Willacidro
Decimomannu
Sardinia
Pantelleria
Italy
Decimomannu Aerorome
Cievinn
North African
Middle East
Cairo
Aegean Sea
Mediterranean
Class Host To Employers Announcement At Frederick High
Miss Clara Belle Matthews announced a summer series of short intensive retail selling courses at Frederick High School. Twenty six students registered for the two week program Pre employment War time Selling with one hour daily classes and job placements in the city until all are employed.
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Plas
Clara Belle Matthews
Frederick High School
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Matthews
Miss Matthews
Board of Education
Wast Church Street
Connie Cannon
Distributive Education Club
Roger B
No Action On Parole Plea By McClelland
Ray mond Rufus McClelland, a Baltimore and Ohio railroad engineer, had his plea for executive clemency continued with 26 other cases by the Maryland State parole director. Convicted of manslaughter for the Dickerton train wreck, he rammed a train after a yellow signal, killing 13. Parole Director Herman M. Moser took no action and said parole eligibility starts in October. His attorney said he could seek a stationary engineer position at the University of Maryland Hospital.
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Annapolis
Raymond Rufus McClelland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Dickerton
McClelland
Montgomery County
Herman M. Moser
Michael Delea
Maryland Hosinital
Attu Island Third Jap Position Attacked by U S
Washington report says United States troops attacked the third main Japanese position on Attu Island south of Lake Cornes. Navy communique notes heavy fighting along ridge south of Chichagof corridor and progress in breaking enemy forces into small pockets of resistance. Attacks also conducted on Kiska with B 24 bombers and P 38 fighters supported by Royal Canadian Air Force.
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Washington
United States
Attu Island
Lake Cornes
Navy
North
Paethe
United States Army
Chichagof
Fish Hook Ridge
Chichagof Harbor
Lake Cories
Kiska
Navy Department
Royal Canadian Air Force
Attu
Rev Stephen Galley May Become Army Chaplain
Rev Stephen Galley longtime pastor at the Kemptown Methodist charge and battalion chaplain with the Maryland National Guard, has been recommended as a chaplain for the U S Army. He and Mrs Galley plan to move, with their son Richard, to 123 West Third Street, after serving in England and the British Army during World War I.
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Stephen Galley
Kemptown
Seventh Battalion
Maryland National Guard
United States Army
Adjutant General
Mr. Galley
Galley
England
Theological
Manchester
18Th
France
the Somme
Arras
Belleau Wood
Virginia
Pennsylvania
New York
Harpers Ferry
Montgomery Church
Clagettsville
Providence Church
Pleasant Grove
Hyattstown
Gal Jey
Montgomery
Baltimore
the Methodist Church
State Guard
OCD
Mr Galley
Couple marks thirty first wedding anniversary in city
Mr and Mrs William D Garret celebrate their thirty first anniversary today in the city. They are the parents of three children including a son in the armed forces stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina. The government conducts scientific investigations into the use of industrial diamonds amid concerns over effectiveness.
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William D. Garret
Fort Bragg
N.C
Victory Corps Parade Set for Memorial Day Review
Frederick High School students will march in a Memorial Day review Monday at 2 pm, led by the Victory Corps with bands and divisions including General Land Sea Air Community and Production. Advisory members will meet at City Hall at 2 15. The parade route runs through key city streets ending at the school.
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Frederick High School
Victory Corps
38,300 Traffic Deaths Since Pearl Harbor
The National Safety Council reported 38,300 traffic deaths since Pearl Harbor, including 22,500 workers. It warned wartime restrictions do not curb manpower drain in accidents and urged officials and citizens to begin a campaign to reduce traffic fatalities before Memorial Day.
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Chicago
uPi
Pearl Harbor
America
National Safety Council
Great Fleet Of Bombers Hits Essen Fifty Sixth Time
London reports a large RAF bomber force attacked Essen and other Ruhr targets after a Mosquito strike on Jena. Twenty three bombers were lost in the Essen raid. damage described as considerable to Krupp works and other industry. Mosquitoes hit Carl Zeiss and Schott at Jena, with both facilities sharply damaged.
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London
Essen
Ruhr
Jena
Essenangel
Dorlmiings
Duesseldorf
Flll
Dortmund
Duvsseldorf
France
Meek Wet Aeige
Denaee Dees Lee
Mosquitoes
Carl
Open House To Be Held By Police Dept
Open Houses will be held by the city Police Department in rooms on the second floor of City Hall on Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public is invited to observe operations and a complaints book will be provided without requiring names. An inspection of the department will occur in Market Space between 1 and 2 p.m. on Sunday before the parade.
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City Police Department
City Hall
Arthur
Poulsen
Phos
Antietam Memorial Day Program Is Cancelled
Sharpsburg May 28 A cancellation announced by Dr W W H Shealey chair of the Antietam Memorial Committee bars the annual Memories Day ceremony at Natal Cemetery on the Antietam battlefield due to an automobile collision involving an Army truck and vehicles near Camp Ritchie. No injuries were reported and charges were not filed as Lt O Sx investigated.
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Sharpsburg
Ww H Shealey
Antietam
Natal Cemetery
Antietam Battlefeld
Uetoe Gn
Ft i
Camp
Ritchie
Rann Ana
Ida V. Pareeger
Route 5
Nelans John Snail
Eden Warns Bombings Will Intensify Across Europe
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told a wartime luncheon in Portsmouth that Italy lies open to attack and Britain will press the war to destroy fascism. He condemned appeasement, recalled Mussolini and Hitler, and vowed continued bombing and anti submarine warfare until Nazi regimes are defeated.
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Portsmouth
England
Anthony Eden
Italy
Paschm
Dialy
Mitter
Eden Sand
Mussalini
Hitler
London
Fas
Britain
Warsaw
Rotterdam
Hold Institute Monday Night Final Arrangements
Frederick Institute on Post War Problems plans a panel discussion in Trinity Chapel Monday evening from 7 10 to nine. Robert Smith announces a Brotherhood style event with two main speakers Dr Reddick and Dr Ranck, plus two advisory panelists. The meeting, timed for Memorial Day attendance, will focus on national and international issues facing a postwar United Nations world.
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Frederick Institute
Trinity Chapel
Robert Smith
United Nations
Norman L. Trott
First Methodist Church
Bruns- Wieik
Wall the Lie
J Olin F .L. Gates
Uleannomics
Hood College
James B. Ranck
Hood
Eugene
University of Luknow
Raswa
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Ranck
Tockholm
Oxford
Edinburg
Col Markey To Deliver Memorial Day Address
Col Markey as Post Commander of Camp Pickett will deliver the principal address during Memorial Day exercises on May 20 at the Confederate cemetery near the Surrender Grounds in Appomattox Virginia.
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Camp Picket
John Markey
Camp Pickett
Surrender Grounds
Appomattox
War Board Created To Unify Home Front War Effort
President Roosevelt names Byrnes to lead a compact War Mobilization Board to coordinate production distribution and transportation of military and civilian supplies. The group includes Slimson Knox Hopkins Nelson Vinson and will resolve interagency disputes to keep the economy and military machine running at high speed. The office aims to unify federal war agencies, streamline decisions, and reduce interdepartmental friction while the war effort intensifies.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Byrnes
Symes
William M. Jeffers
War Patterson
Congress
Secretary of
Henry L. Slimson
Secretary of the Navy
Frank Knox
Harry l. Hopkins
Munitions Assignment Board
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Fred M. Vinson
Office of Economic Stabilization
Vinson
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Kentucky
Johnny Allen Suspended For 30 Days And Fined 200
New York May 22 Johnny Allen veteran Brooklyn pitcher was suspended 30 days and fined 200 by National League President for involvement in an argument during the eighth inning of last night’s Dodgers Pirates game in Pittsburgh Frick also fined Les Webber 75 and Rube Melton 50. The action comes as the league cracks down on on-field conduct amid a busy season.
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New York
Johnny Allen
Brooklyn
Ford Prick
National League
Dodgers
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Frick
Les Webber
Rube Melton
DeGaulie and Giraud to Meet in Algiers Tonight
London reports informed quarters say Gen. Charles DeGaulie will meet Gen. Henri Giraud in Algiers tonight to begin talks that could lead to a union of French elements opposing the Axis.
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London
Charles DeGaulie
Henri Giraud
Algiers
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Dill Avenue
Market Street
the Squire
Patrick
Bentz
Carroll Parkway
School
Germany
Police Dept
Eden
Wering
Hold Institute
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Markey
Judge Vinson
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Knox
White House
Johnnny Allen
Oakland
Moore Drydock Co
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