County Flood Damage Could Reach Fifty Thousand Dollars
National Red Cross surveyors assessed flood damage across the county from the Potomac crest, with estimates near 50 000 dollars for Reed scene properties and 20 000 to 25 000 dollars for Point of Rocks homes and businesses. Brunswick and Knoxville faced extensive stock and building losses, warehouses, mills, and riverfront houses damaged or washed away. Evacuees housed in Point of Rocks schools were relocated to private homes, while riverfront homes suffered damage and redecoration costs run high.
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National Red Cross
Point of Rocks
Brunswick
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Brunswick Cooperative Association
D. C. Winebrower and Company
Charles
William Gross
Knoxville
Point of Rock
Brunswick Knoxville
Benjamin E. Rosenstock
County Disaster and Relief Committee
the Red Cross
Lawrence Sigafoose
Hallowe'en Parade Likely Cancelled in War Time
Indications point to the annual Hallowe'en parade being not held this year with Armistice Day parade already canceled. Chamber of Commerce officials said no action yet by directors but sentiment favors discontinuing for the war duration. A final decision may come at Monday’s meeting. Hallowe'en falls on a Saturday night.
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Hallowe'en
Frederick
Cyamder of Commerce
Board of Directors
Chamber of Commerce
Gas Rationing May Impact Motoring Thursday
Motorists face possible gasoline shortages Thursday as B and C ration book renewals depend on returning 2,500 filled questionnaires. Rationing Board officials said only about a quarter had been returned, risking loss of supplementary rations if delays continue.
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Manuaritte
Much-Sought Criminal Kadens Captured in Chicago
Chicago, Oct 19. Irwin Kadens, 32, labelled a three state crime wave by J Edgar Hoover, was captured after attempting to rob a currency exchange at 4806 Madison Street. The operator alerted police who beat Kadens into unconsciousness. Detroit authorities had warned Kadens would shoot if questioned. Patrolman Richard Nelson subdued Kadens as he menaced employees with a pistol.
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Chicago
Irwin Kadens
J. Edgar Hoover
Madison Street
Kadens
Detroit
Inc Anh Fallon
Filmore Street
Richard Nelson
Nelson
Civilian Defense Commended for Maryland Flood Work
Bathmore Md Oct 19 Col Henry S Barrett A R P director commended Civilian Defense workers along the Potomac for flood relief. Bladensburg families were aided with civilian defense equipment and evacuation. Hancock Cumberland and points along the Potomac also provided valuable assistance during the emergency period.
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Bathmore
Henry S. Barrett
Maryland
Potomac River
Bladensburg
Point of Rocks
Hancock
Cumberland
Potomac
Bank robbery fugitive held in Hyattsville case
Baltimore bureau of the FBI announces Gordon Blalock aged 47 of Washington has been taken into custody on charges of aiding and abetting and conspiracy in the robbery of the Prince George County Bank and Trust Company at Hyattsville Maryland on September 25, 1941.
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Baltimore
uPi
Federal Bureau of Investigaton
Gordon Blalock
Washington
Poe
Printe George County Banks and Trust Company
Hyattsville
New Police Chief To Assume Command Tonight In Frederick
Arthur C Poulson, a 44 year old retired Washington police officer, will become Frederick's police chief at six this evening. Mayor Lloyd C. Cukies announced the handover at headquarters with all day and night officers ordered to attend. The mayor, acting chief since Bert Pelissier's resignation, says Poulson will lead Frederick through a legislative change affecting chief qualifications. An investigation into the department is being compiled for submission to the Aldermen at Wednesday's meeting, with possible next steps to the Police Commission.
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Arthur C Poulson
Washington
Frederick
Lloyd C. Cukies
Poulsen
Ali
Bert Pelissier
Claim Prisoners From Raid We Lost None
New York reports that Japan claims United States airmen were captured during the April 13 raid on Japan and will be punished for inhuman acts. General Doolittle said no American planes were lost in Japan. one plane came down in Russia and the crew was interned.
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New York
United States
Japan
James M. Doolittle
Doalilte
Ae Yeace
Russia
Washington allows fuel oil burner servicing charges
Washington reports the Office of Price Administration authorized Baltimore area fuel oil retailers to charge for servicing burners. Previously winter free service ended, as margins in Baltimore would be too low otherwise. Authorized charges include a $1.50 per call, $1.00 for a flue gas test, and $140 for a vacuum cleaning job once in twelve months.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Baltimore
OPA
Pool Parlors and Billiard Halls Placed Under Price Control
Price Administrator Leon Henderson announced that billiard parlors pool halls and bowlingAlleys will come under price controls around Nov 1 with no allowable price increases. He said these venues serve war workers and armed forces and must not charge more than the highest March 1942 prices, with club discounts kept in effect. American warplanes are equipped for specialized combat at secret Modification Centers nationwide.
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Washington
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Two Escapees Reach Australia After 159-Day Philippines Trek
Gen MacArthur's HQ reports Ham Lloyd Osborne of Los Angeles and First Lieut Damon Gause of Winder Ga. arrived safely in Australia after a dramatic escape from the Philippines and a 159 day journey by foot and small boat. They endured harrowing travels, survived encounters with Japanese forces, and completed a 100 mile land and sea trek in a native built craft.
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MacArthur
Australia
Cap. Wiles
Ham Lloyd Osborne
Los Angeles
Damon Gause
Winder, Ga
Philippines
Os.burie
Ates
Diay
Seyverrt Tienes
Harrow maraAal
U S Fighter Planes Performed Well On Average In 1921
Washington reports an office of war information analysis citing that US Army and Navy aircraft showed good average combat performance and improving trends. It notes Curtiss P-40 P-39 Abracobra and North American P-31 Mustang underperform at high altitude, while bombers B-27 and B-24 are top notch.
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Washington
Office of War Information
United States
DWT
Army Frontere
America
Britain
Russia
Africa
Aleutians
Hoover Urges Vote On November 3
Former President Herbert Hoover appeals to all American voters to go to the polls on November 3 to show democracy endures. He argues total war demands government control, but elections safeguard individual liberties and the two party system remains essential.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Pathfinder
Total War
Court Denies Justice Dept Request on Hydro Project License
The Supreme Court denied the Justice Department request to compel Appalachian Electric Power to accept a 1942 license from the Federal Power Commission for the New River hydroelectric project near Radford Virginia without a trial in the Western Virginia Federal District Court. The government argued a trial would interfere with the war effort.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Justice Department
Appalachian Electric Power Compons
Western Virginia
Federal District Court
Federal Power Commission
Newriver
Radford
Justiee Department
War Wound Models Show Chamber of Horrors at Fort Meade
Fort Meade soldiers preview a chamber of wax and synthetic rubber war wound models designed to teach Medical Corps recruits steadiness and knowledge for battlefield care. The life like recreations include arms and legs torn by machine guns and explosions, aimed to overcome shock and improve empathy and response.
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Fort George G. Meade
Batttefield
Fort Meade
Medical Corps
Carl D. Clarke
University of Maryland Medical School
Clarke
Army Medical Museum
Washington
Gordon H. Haggard
76Th Division
Walter E. Ball
Fort Meade Area Beer Dealers Called To Meet
Fort George G Meade Oat 19 ee ARTee restaurants and taverns that sell beer in the Fort Meade area have been called to attend a meeting Tuesday afternoon. For the purpose of promoting wholesome conditions at such establishments the session was called by brewers at the instance of Col. O S Wood post commander. Post officials said they did not believe any drastic measures were necessary but that the meeting would serve as a medium of explaining the problems that confront the military. Col Wood will outline the problems confronting the military and there will be talks by medical military police and state police officers.
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Fort Meade
Col
O. S. Wood
Col. Wood
Named Comptrot Ler Named Corinly Ager Of Ox Fibre Brush
The article notes Comptrot Ler named corinly ager of Ox Fibre Brush Co in Baltimore, and outlines his new role and duties. It also reports on American steel mills' expected record output of 1,727,800 tons for the week, with a 1010.1 percent operating rate per capacity.
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Leratimore
Corinly Ager
Ox Fibre Brush Company
Tne
Tae Qian Army Air Corps
Fredee Oto
Germany’s Last Best Chance Next Year
Berlin reports quote Propaganda Minister Goebbels urging Germans to seize the coming year as their last best chance for victory. He says Germany must fight for existence, exploit early advantages, and delays in reprisal raids on Britain are justified to focus on Stalingrad and the Caucasus.
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Berlin
Goebbel
Munich
Gernyiy
Bey Cbs
Staingrad
Britain
Stalingrad
Caucasus
Draft Bill Debate Opens On Thursday
Washington Oct 19 the administration agreed to a delay your Thursday of Senate debate on legislation to subject 18 and 19 year old men to the military draft. Democratic Leader Barkley and Republican Leader McNary agreed to postpone awaiting absent Senators. Senator Vandenberg announced a constitutional amendment to lower the voting age to 14.
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Washington
Senate
Barkley
Kentucky
McNary
Oregon
House
Vandenburg
R.-Mich
Michigan
Navy
Need License For Meat Curing Ingredients
Farmers buying any meat curing ingredient in amounts over one ounce must hold a license. The ruling from Ellis C. Wachter and Roy Lench of the Bureau of Mines clarifies that each farmer purchasing curing agents beyond an ounce requires a license, with exemptions for sodium nitrate used on the farm and licenses also needed for dealers and wholesalers.
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Ellis C. Wachter
Iren Roy Lench
Explosives Contral Division
Bureau of Mines
U.S Department of Interior
M. Wachter
Co Deaiere
Jap Restrictions Along Manchurian Frontier
A Tokyo dispatch reports border controls along the Manchurian frontier with Soviet Siberia. Measures include restricted residence and travel within the frontier area as part of national defense efforts.
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Manchurian
New York
Tokyo
Soviet Siperia
Danish King Hart Nazis Say He Fell From Horse
Danish King Christian X, 72, was injured in a horse fall near Amalienborg Castle after his horse shied. Passersby aided the king, whose face bled, and he was taken to Amalienborg in an ambulance. Doctors said he did not suffer a concussion.
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Hart
Berlin
Christian X
Denmark
Transocean Agency
Copenhagen
Amalienborg Castle
Royal Palace
Castle Amalienborg
Germans Gain One Block In Stalingrad
Moscow reports German troops, advancing through dead, seized another block of Stalingrad’s crumb ling buildings as Soviet defenders sent fresh troops to blunt the sixth day assault. The battle rages with many enemy casualties and Croatian legion forces aiding the German drive toward a final breakthrough.
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Moscow
Stalingrad
Red Air Force
Barking Dogs Chasing Cattle Alarm Western City
Mayor Liveld Culler announced police are investigating reports of unknown owned dogs chasing cattle and barking in the early mornings, causing disruption to residents in the western section. He urged owners to keep dogs on premises at night and said shooting of dogs in fields within city limits may be necessary.
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Liveld C. Culler
Uruguayan firm to raise Graf Spee for steel recovery
Montevideo October 19 The Uruguayan government authorized a private firm to raise the hull of the scuttled German pocket battleship Graf Spee from the River Plate to reclaim its steel. The 10 000 ton Nazi ship has been sinking into the riverbed since salvage work removed the superstructure. The Graf Spee was driven to self destruction in Montevideo harbor on December 17 1939 after its battle with the British.
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Montevideo
Plate
Atlantic
Undertone Steady Markets Amid Guadalcanal War Fears
New York October 19 brokers reported a narrow uneventful stock market with a steady undertone despite minor losses by key issues. Absence of volume selling was seen as a bullish sign amid recent board swings and growing concern over Japan's Guadalcanal offensive.
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New York
Guadalcanal
Ship Sunk In Caribbean By Enemy Submarine
Washington reports a medium sized American merchant ship was sunk by a submarine in mid August during Caribbean convoy operations. One casualty occurred, a Navy officer who served as convoy commodore. The Navy Department announced the loss today.
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Washington
Caribbean
Navy
Navy Department
U S Forces Brace For Battle On Guadalcanal
American troops entrenched on Guadalcanal brace for a potential land assault as Japanese troops move into strategic positions along the island’s north shore. Four waves of Allied bombers target supply lines and depots while U S fighters and anti aircraft fire repel enemy air raids.
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Washingitan
Guadalcanal
Aulvas
MacArthur
Australia
Soalo- WE
Raidera
Guidalcanal
Buin- Snorlland
Buin
Salamons
Navy
Army
Marine Corps
United States
New Guinea
Kokoda
Hull returns to work after vacation in Shenandoah Valley
Secretary of State Hull resumes duties at his Washington desk after a two week leave. He is scheduled to lunch with President Roosevelt today.
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Hull
Washington
Shenandoah Valley
Roosevelt
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