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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1944
Page
10
Hood College in Maryland conferred 24 Bachelor of Science in Home Economics and 20 Bachelor of Arts degrees during a commencement attended by 74 graduates. Dr James Francis Cooke urged students to navigate destiny using character and ideals as the winds of fate.
Ohio Governor Bricker used a press conference at the national governors meeting in Hershey to urge candidates to discuss all issues openly. He stated Dewey should answer on the record and reiterated opposition to military alliances while noting Roosevelt will stand or fall on his own record.
The Catholic Daughters of America held a May 21 initiation and reception of new members. Mrs Margaret Buckley State Regent spoke. Court Mary land No 278 installed officers. twelve new members and three reinstatements were admitted. Readings and a duet were presented. Rev W P Sauer attended. Next meeting is June 7 in Maryland.
George L. Twentey, 68, a well known Yellow Springs resident, escaped with serious burns after an artificial gas explosion in his basement lit his clothing. He was hospitalized in Frederick with severe burns to the head face shoulders and ankles. Neighbors saw the flash and heard the blast as the gas flooded the basement. An automatic pilot valve failed causing the heater to flood the basement with gas. Twentey used a garden hose to quell the flames and his wife aided. This was his second accident in 18 months after a prior auto crash.
Mount St Mars College defeated Loyola College 3 to 1 on Saturday in Baltimore. Harry Huyes earned his first win of the year as Mount St Mars avenged a prior defeat by the Gaelhounds. A seventh inning double play eliminated a bases loaded threat, with Bassin’s line drive starting the key sequence.
The note advises spreading berries on a plate on the lowest shelf of the refrigerator and washing stems before storing. It emphasizes a tart wash of stems prior to refrigeration.
Rev Fr Gregory Francis Smith returns to his home church St John’s Frederick to celebrate his 61st Solemn High Mass. The event filled the church with family clergy seminarians and parishioners as music by St John’s senior choir and a Carmelite schola accompanied the ceremony. He will stay in Frederick until Tuesday before returning to Washington.
Two boys recovered the missing satchel of Dr. Harvey F Getzendanner on New Design Road. Police traced the satchel to a theft last Tuesday at the physician’s office and charged Ed win Mackley and Crawford Falk with the crime after arrests last Thursday. The satchel reportedly contained about 100 morphine tablets and remained undisturbed.
Senator Hill of Alabama unveils a bill to create a Department of Armed Forces headed by a civilian Secretary and an overall Chiefs of Staff division uniting Army Navy and Air Force. The plan includes civilian undersecretaries, two assistants each, and a director of supply for all armed forces. Hull plans early hearings to push action this session.
Cumberland May 28 region official Charles A. Piper announced Fifth War Loan quotas for Allegany and Garrett counties. Allegany is set at 3 000 000 and Garrett at 275 000, opening June 12, with increases over the previous drive. Joseph M. Naughton named War Finance Committee chairman for Allegany County.
The Public Services Commission announced the discontinuance of passenger and express service at the Western Maryland Railway Company station in Highfield Washington County as of today. Mail and freight service will continue, with the notice posted at the station as required by law.
Jewel Girl Miss Muth of Catonsville wins the Elsie Muir Loucks Prize at Hood College in Hudson Theater. President Henry J. Stahr announces the award named for Elsie Muir, honoring a graduating student for noble character. Muth presided over the Co operative Government Association, held Keystone Honor Society membership, and led student affairs. She edited the Touchstone yearbook and revamped dormitory governance during her presidency.
Allied headquarters said a Japanese night attack against Naga village north of Kohima on the road to Dimapur railhead was beaten off with heavy losses. The assault, aided by artillery and mortars, crumbled at dawn as Allied fire pressed the attackers whose supply lines were strained by monsoon rains and previous Indian offensives.
Allied headquarters reports 17 850 sorties in the May 21 to 27 period in the Mediterranean theater. About 11 282 were tactical fighter-bomber missions and over 6 000 tons of bombs were dropped on tactical targets in the week.
Allied forces advancing on Biak Island reach within two and a half miles of one of the airfields near Mokmer and Bosnik as bombers and fighters provide cover. Japanese air activity remains light while ground resistance stiffens, and hundreds of Japanese soldiers are reported liberated or starving in nearby Hollandia.
Water injection systems in combat aircraft inject water into cylinders to increase speed during bursts. The device enhances thrust by cooling and increasing charge density, aiding performance in high-demand flight moments.
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