Air Wardens Open New Training Course Tonight
Five classes are set tonight at Frederick's Civilian Protection School on Elm Street. Registrations are available from seven to 7 15 PM for those joining the two hour sessions starting at 7 30. Teachers include Miss Duton, Miss DeLashmutt, Mrs Weddle, George Best and John Gittinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Elm Street School
Katharine E. Dutton
Alvida B. DeLashmutt
Catherine Weddle
George Z. Best
John Gittinger
Office of Civilian Defense
Citizens’ Defense Corps
Citizens’ Service Ornrns
Civil Air Patrol
Army Information Center
OCD
Air Raid Tests To Be Conducted On Short Notice In Maryland
Col Henry Barrett statewide alert plans say surprise air raid tests may occur any time this month with at least one 15 minute daytime alert and one 30 minute blackout. No advance warning to state officials. Pursuit Command in Philadelphia coordinates signals to the aircraft warning center in Baltimore and then statewide. Specified defense industries will receive a few minutes notice.
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Baltimore
Col
Henry
Barrett
Pursuit Command
Philadelphia
Balmore
Defense Industries
Strange Whistle Heard From Baltimore & Ohio Special Train
Frederick residents reported a strange horn or whistle heard near Frederick Junction early one morning. A local resident near the junction said the noise likely came from a horn on a diesel or special B and O train passing through the area.
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Frederick
Baltimores
Onte Raifroad
Frederick Junction
Eight Hour Law Relaxed for Civil Aeronautics Works
President Roosevelt suspended part of the eight hour law by executive order. The change applies to laborers and mechanics in the Civil Aeronautics Administration building landing areas and air navigation facilities. Workers receive time and a half for hours over eight daily.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Yanks and Cards Battle in Fifth World Series Game Tie
In Yankee Stadium New York October 5 a near capacity crowd watched the Cardinals and Yankees play the fifth game tied 1 1 as Boston star Beazley started for St. Louis while Red Ruffing aimed to extend his World Series success. The Cardinals led three games to one but the Yankees tied the score with Rizzzuto’s first inning homer and Slaughter’s fourth inning solo shot.
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Yankee Stadium
New York
St. Louis Cardinals
Yankees
Cardinals
Johnny Beazley
Yanks
St. Louis
Billy Southworth
Red Ruffing
Beazley
Red Rolfe
Brown
Ruffing
T. Moore
Slaughter
Gordon
Rizzuto
Priddy
Buuul
Rolfe
Hopp
Cullenbine
DiMaggio
Cardinals Musial
W. Cooper
Kurowski
Feld
Obe
Keller
Marion
Dickey
Cardinal
Rizauto
Mus
Jal
Direction Turns Foggy in New York Stock Market
Scattered inputs of strength persisted in today’s market with several climbers from recent weeks facing moderate profit taking. Activity remained fairly brisk but turned slightly inward after midday, leaving traders cautious as prices fluctuated.
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New York
Weil
Hood College Campus Day Marks Alumnae Weekend
Hood College observes its twenty fourth Campus Day and alumnae weekend on October 10 with an outdoor parade and inter class competitions at Hudson Memorial Theater. Henry Wade will play an organ recital at 1 30 p m followed by student body processions and class performances judged for the Alumnae cup. Miss Ruth Scarr Miss Sarah Welch lead the freshman and senior marches with others. Anna Fitz will direct campus songs and the Alumnae Cup will be awarded by Mrs Yeide. An Alumnae Council meeting and dinner follow, ending with an 830 p m dance in Coblentz Hall with Joe Stephens orchestra sponsored by the Athletic Association.
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Irene Tilley
Bethesda
Ruth Scarr
Hasbrouck Heights
N. J
Sarah Welch
Annapatis
Anna Fitz
Hanover
Evelyn Keitel Yeide
Washington, D.C
The
Athletic Association of the College
First Contingent of Slave Labor Dispatched
The first contingent of 133 000 French workers left for Germany under Vichy compulsory labor. The train carried full factory crews and foremen designated for Nazi plants and ready to work immediately. More departures are expected as Paris enacts orders to send three skilled French workers for every released prisoner of war.
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Vichy
France
Germany
Paris
Fierre Laval
Hitler
Schleier
German General Killed On Don Front Saturday
The Germans report General Baron Von Langermann und Erlencamp, head of a tank corps, and Colonel Nagy of the Hungarian division were killed on the Don front Saturday. Langermann, Oak Leaves holder of the Knights Cross, died heroically alongside Nagy in combat.
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Berlin
Baron von Langermann Und Erlencamp
Nagy
Baron Langermann
Iron Cross
Russians At Stalingrad Hold Despite Nazi Attacks
German forces surged into Stalingrad adding divisions but failed to break through. Soviet dispatches say Red Army positions improved northwest of the city while fighting raged near a factory settlement. Casualties and stubborn resistance marked the day in the Volga front.
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Stalingrad
Moscow
Red Army
Jane City
Pravda
Voronezh
Adaad
Caucasus
Mozcok
Local Draft Board Appeals Meet in Hagerstown
The Western Maryland Selective Service Board of Appeal met in Hagerstown on Saturday and affirmed 14 classifications. Several local cases were sustained, including Smith, Main, Strailman, Burgee, Pickett Jr, Wilson, Mullinix, Nehouse, Glaze, Chrobot, Bankard, and others. Willard was reversed from I A to 2 B. Mullinix sought justice department review, with others returned for more information. The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday October 24.
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Western Maryland
Selective Service Board of Appeal
Hagerstown
Clyde Gordon Smith
Teamsville
Walter Downey Main
Frederick
John Lee Strailman
Buckeystown
James Clayton Burgee
Charles S. Pickett, Jr
Claude Gordon Wilson
Monrovia
James Leonard Mullinix
Hilton Boyer Nehouse
James Newman Glaze
Germantown
Pete Chrobot
Woodbine
Robert Ernest Bankard
Taneytown
William Richard Willard
Obed Lansdale Beall
Earl Thomas Nicholson
Boyds
Wilson Leon Mullinix
Long Corner
Department of Justice
Thomas W. Pangborn
Russian planes over Bratislava reported by Vichy radio
Vichy radio claimed Russian planes might bomb Bratislava the capital of Slovakia. The same sources said German bombers were over Dover and Canterbury at night and attacked targets on Britain's south coast. The British ministries dismissed aerial operations with no report.
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London
Bratislava
Slovakia
Vichy
Dover
Canterbury
Air and Home Security
Record Surpassed in Freight Car Service by Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio announced it surpassed its prior August record for freight car service with 50.1 miles per car per day excluding unserviceable cars. The previous high was 47.2 miles per car per day set in June this year.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Green interprets Roosevelt remarks at AFL convention
Toronto reports that President William Green interpreted Roosevelt's speech during the American Federation of Labor convention. Green said Roosevelt rebuked government critics who claimed unions were unnecessary and that the nation was losing the war.
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Toronto
American Federation of Labor
William Green
Roosevelt
United States
Mail By Truck Faces Slow Start On Western Maryland Route
The new truck haul for early morning mail on Western Maryland Railway began with delays. The Thurmont bound truck arrived 1 hour 20 minutes late, while another truck to Union Bridge was 1 hour 20 minutes late. Officials expect quicker deliveries in days as speed limits and route adjustments affect schedules.
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Western Maryland Railway
Frederick
Thurmont
Ahodakhese
Baltimore
Union Bridge
Thurman
Railway Express Company
Baltmore-Hagerstown
Soldier Hurt By Explosion Near Emmitsburg
An American soldier, possibly James Miller from Asheville North Carolina, was seriously injured in an explosion during maneuvers near Emmitsburg Saturday. He received first aid from Dr W R Cadle and was rushed to Carlisle Barracks hospital. one eye was blown out and the other severely injured, with initial hopes of saving sight. Military authorities took charge and civil investigation was not conducted.
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Emmitsburg
James Miller
Asheville
N. C
Carlisle
W. R. Cadle
Cadle
Byrnes Begins Stabilization Effort in White House
Washington reports James F. Byrnes assumes control of national economic stabilization from the White House to curb rises in food and rent costs. He extends price ceilings to most foods and orders rents rolled back to March 1, with a 60 day food price freeze backing the move and broad coverage for retailers manufacturers and processors.
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Washington
James F. Byrnes
White House
Leon Henderson
Ane
Brennes
Economic Stabilization Board
Permanens
Civilians' Products To Reach Public Affirmed By Roosevelt
President Roosevelt told the Boston conference on distribution that the government will ensure civilian products reach consumers in an orderly, equitable fashion. He warned that failure could disrupt the war effort and urged rapid, efficient flow of goods by all distributors.
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Boston
Roosevelt
Joseph B. Eastman
Office of Defense Transportation
Fatally Injured When Struck By Automobile Near Westminster
George E. Riffle a 38 year old Hanover resident was fatally struck by an auto while walking on the highway near Silver Run. Garland Halter the driver a sailor from near Westminster now stationed in Baltimore faces a possible manslaughter charge. Riffle died at Hanover General Hospital after the collision.
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Westminster
George E. Riffle
Hanover
Silver Run
S. Dashier
Riffle
Garland Halter
Baltimore
Hatter
Rifle
Dashiell
Biffle
Hanover General Hospital
Bombing Output Reported for Early September Rail Europe
London reports the RAF dropped nearly 10,000,000 pounds of bombs on Europe in the first half of September. The Air Ministry says United States bombers took part on three days in September, with precise days not clearly listed.
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London
RAF
Europe
Ate
United States
Second Front Appeal Takes First Place
Stalin's letter answering questions on the second front is broadcast across Soviet, British, and German networks. London papers highlight the appeal as Allies rush to honor Churchill’s pledge to aid Russia.
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London
Russia
Stalin
Associated Press
Henry C.dy
Todiay
Germany
Cassidy
Wyiling
Mosscow
Landau
Hussian
Ger- Hitigiak
Baghisa
Evening News
Churchill
Marshal Goering
Ludin
Moscow
Rome
Berlin
Aimer
Notables Attend U. S. Supreme Court Opening
Washington observers attend the opening of the 142 43 term as Chief Justice Stone honors Justice Byrnes who resigned to become economic stabilization director. The ceremony also remembers Justice Brandeis and Justice Sutherland while officials like Attorney General Biddle and Solicitor General Fahy look to fill Byrnes vacancy. A bronze Brandeis bust is presented by the American Bar Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Stone
James F. Byrnes
Jusitice Louis D Brandeis
George Sutherland
Biddle
Charles Fahy
Byrnes
Justice Byrnes
Brandeis
Tribunal
American Bar Association
George Maurice Morris
Washington, D. C
Reassessment Nears Finish in Walkersville District
The county Board of Assessors reports the Walkersville first district reassessment is complete and new real estate and personal property values are being set in Mt. Pleasant district. Officials say new figures may not appear in the 1943 budget to avoid inequities, with further districts possibly included in 1944. Grayson H. Mercer and Ernest C. Speaks oversee the process, likely finishing earlier than the five year plan.
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County Board of Assessors
Walkersville
Mt. Pleasant
Grayson H. Mercer
Ernest C. Speaks
Frederick City
Submarine Grunion Lost, Navy Announces
The Navy said the Grunion has been overdue in the Pacific for some time and must be presumed lost. Launched at Groton last December 22, the submarine's crew size is not specified, but ships of this class carry about 68 men. Commander Mannert L. Abele led the vessel. his wife resides in Tiverton Rhode Island.
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Washigton
Navy
Grunion
Pacific
Groton
Conp
Mannert L. Rabele
Quincy
Mass
Pacife
Electric Boat Company
Willkie Visits Chungking Students and Officials
Wendell Willkie spent over four hours meeting students and faculty at four Chungking educational institutions. He lunched with Minister of Education Chen Li-Fu and Brig. Gen. Claire L. Chennault, and ate chopsticks Chinese food for the first time. He toured war industries, met leaders including Chou En-La and Chiang Kai Shek, and described being moved by student demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Chen Li-Fu
Claire L. Chennault
US Army
China
Chou En- la
Chiang Kai Shek Chiang
Ses
Chiang
Wanki Intermediate School
Chungking University
Central National University
Central Institute of Technology
British torpedo hits Axis merchant vessel in Ionian Sea
British communique reports a torpedo carrying aircraft scored a direct hit on a medium sized Axis merchant vessel during a convoy attack in the Ionian Sea on Saturday night. It notes limited land activity on the Egyptian front with patrol skirmishes and serial operations curtailed by bed weather yesterday.
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Cairo
Ionian Sea
Bed Jweaker
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Elm Street
Strange Whistle
Bureau of Mines
Keith Huott
York
Alamein
Don Front
Green
Bexun
Eastman
Department of That Transportation
Tipelife
Steneacale
Harold Beresford Buller
United Nations
European
England
Cordell Hull
Oliver Lyttleton
Great Britain
America
Britain
U. 5S. Supreme Court
Pearl Harbor
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