Scrap Drive Gathers 700 Tons Monthly in City and County
Dr David G Everhart chairman of the Frederick County Salvage committee says the county leads the state in scrap collection with about 700 tons monthly. Much of the material is good scrap sent to Bethlehem Steel in Baltimore. Farms and rural areas are emphasized with trucks sent on request. A 20 ton batch from the old city light plant is among salvaged materials.
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David G. Everhart
Frederick County
Everhart
Dr. Everhart
Bethlehem Steel Company
Baltimore
Middletown
Boy Scouts
Urbana
Strube
Frank L. Gastley and Sons
Old City
Gastley
WPB
Connor
Francis Scott Key Post
American Legion
Brunswick
Frederick
Can Mail Parcels After November 1
Postmaster Guy K. Matter debunks a rumor that the post office would stop accepting Christmas parcels to armed service members overseas after November 1. He clarifies packages mailed by November 1 are likely to arrive by Christmas, and parcels may be mailed after that date if desired.
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Armed Services
Guy K. Matter
Matter
Lions President to Speak at Westminster Event
Edward H. Paine international president of Lions clubs will attend a reception in Westminster and dinner at Western Maryland College with delegations from Maryland Pennsylvania DC Virginia and West Virginia plus Rotary Kiwanis members. Governor O Conor to head a list of officials at the banquet. Rickey to head Dodgers as resident general manager in New York report.
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Westminster
Edward H. Paine
Lions Clubs
Western Maryland College
Maryland
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Virginia
West Virginia
Rotary
Kiwanis Clubs
O'Conor
Rickey
Dodgers
New York
World-Telegram
Brooklyn Dodgers
Branch Rickey
Turned In Pop's Fishing Boots During Drive
In Mont on October 2 a boy named Li pleaded for a certificate to buy hip-length rubber boots. The rationing clerk refused, saying it was impossible. Li explained the boots were his father’s fishing boots he had turned in during the scrap drive and his father just learned of it.
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Mont
Reds Retake An Important Position At Stalingrad Front
Moscow reports Soviet forces retook a major northwest position near Stalingrad as German defenses fray. Red Army counter attacks seize initiative in ruined blocks amid wintry steppes. Pravda notes weakened German lines in Mozdok area and German civilians ordered to surrender warm clothing.
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Moscow
Russia
Stalingrad
Red Star
Pravda
Budennovsk
Red Army
Mozdok
Caucasus
Guenvsseg
Lieut Blickle Killed In Auto Crash Near Cedar Rapids
Lieut John Edward Blickle 37 coach of Seahawks junior varsity at Navy Pre Flight School Iowa City was killed in a head on collision seven miles south of Cedar Rapids last night. He was returning to Iowa City alone. Blickle, a former Ohio State assistant coach and Ohio Wesleyan athlete, led Huntington W V high school's state championship teams before joining Ohio State in 1936.
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Iowa City
John Edward Blickle
Seahawks
Navy
Cedar Rapids
Larry Snyder
Ohio State
Snyder
Buckle
Ohio Wesleyan
Buckeye
Huntington
W. Va
Britain’s plane output far ahead of Axis claim
London report quotes Capt. Oliver Lyttleton saying British aircraft production is four times the first quarter of 1940 and far surpasses the total Axis output. He notes Britain cannot greatly boost output by more labor, but can raise the ceiling by better use of existing labor and machines.
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London
Oliver Lyttleton
Britain
Tate
Lyttleton
Institute of Production Engineers
Urged To Make Caucasus Into Grave For Nazis
Moscow October 23 President Michael Kalinin warned Germany aims to use the Caucasus as a stepping stone to India and urged the Red Army to turn Soviet territory into a grave for the German occupants. McKeesport Pa Oct 23 The Allegheny county coroner's office reported Harry Hickey of Hagerstown Md was killed by a truck near here while employed at a fruit stand.
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Moscow
Michael Kalinin
Caucasus
India
Red Army
McKeesport
Allegheny County Coroner’s Office
Harry Hickey
Hagerstown
Hickey
Roosevelt outlines reduced tanks and planes to boost combat power
President Roosevelt said production of tanks and planes would be cut in volume while improving hit power and range. He noted the 45,000 tanks goal and 60,000 planes goal would not be met, and that production totals remain secret. He meets advisers to adjust the war program as combat experience guides priorities.
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Washington
Roosevelt
War and Navy
William D. Leahy
George C Marshall
Army
Ernest J. King
The
Navy
Emory S. Land
Howard L. Vickery
Lewis C. Douglas
Maritime Commission
Donald M. Nelgon
Harry L. Hopkins
Processors Hunt Coffee Substitutes Amid Scarcity
New York October 22 processors hunt for substitutes as coffee shortages drive housewives to mix in toasted bran to stretch supplies. Roasters seek an extender and consider rationing, while labs test products that could be sold separately for home blending.
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New York
County Officers Probe Filling Station Robbery
County authorities investigated a tire theft at Day and Durrow Ailing station on Market and Fourth streets. Twelve passenger car tires were stolen after entry through a rear window on Wednesday night. no tubes missing and no other items reported. Value listed at 134 dollars wholesale amid rationing.
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Durrow
Market
Fourth Streets
Horace M. Alexander
No Strings To His Bennett Endorsement
President Roosevelt informs John J Bennett Jr that his endorsement of Bennett for New York governor has no strings attached and he meant what he said The President replies there is no formal or lukewarm support and the endorsement is wholehearted The Democratic candidate had questioned the sincerity of the White House backing and wired for clarification
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Washington
Roosevelt
John J. Bennett
New York
Bennett
When Baby Carriage Is Luxury Told By FDR
Roosevelt said a baby carriage could be a wartime luxury under certain conditions as he discussed curbing luxury production at a press conference. He recalled seeing a baby carriage in a store window and remarked that he and the country could do without such a item.
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Fdr
Washington
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Await Word From WPB on Sewerage Connections
City Attorney Edward J. Smith expects near term guidance from the War Production Board on how local plumbers should connect to the sanitary sewer system. He has written three letters without response and awaits a jetter from WPB attorneys. Plumbers question if connections can bypass priority numbers without violating federal law. Inspector Mobley travels to Baltimore to discuss WPB procedures with regional officials.
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Edward J. Smith
War Production Board
Smith
WPB
Laurens Phebus
Edward S. Mobley
Baltimore
Rich Woman Fatally Beaten In Evanston Slaying
Evanston, Oct 23. A physician's report on the deaths of Mrs. Lillian Galvin and her maid Edna Sibirski states the victims were shot and then beaten, with three blows to the head. Police Captain Daniel Gilbert says robbery was not the motive and believes the pair knew the assailant. the son found jewelry missing but the probe focuses on a personal killing by someone close.
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Evanston
Daniel Gilbert
State
Thomas Carter
Lillian Galvin
Paul V Galvin
Edna Sibirski
Carter
Galvin
Sibirski
President Roosevelt On Prisoners' Treatment War Threats
President Roosevelt stated Japan would violate the Geneva convention by threatening captured American aviators. He declined to discuss possible U S reprisals, saying such action would be for the State Department to consider.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Japan
State Department
Boisson Returns to Dakar After West Africa Inspection
Lomion Oct 23 Vichy radio reports Pierre Boisson governor general of French West Africa has returned to Dakar following an inspection tour.
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Dakar
Lomion
Vichy
Pierre Boisson
French West Africa
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt Visits Britain In War Effort
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt arrived in London as the guest of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to gain first hand knowledge of British women's war work and to visit United States forces in Great Britain. She travels with secretary Malvina Thompson and plans to observe the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force and other services, civil defense, and women at work in industry.
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London
Eleanor Roosevelt
Britain
George VI
Elizabeth
United States
Great Britain
Buckingham Palace
Malvina Thompson
England
Royal Palace
Roosevelt
Churchill
Women’s Auxiliary Air Force
Auxiliary Territorial Service
Women’s Royal Naval Service
Fire damages ship in port at Bethlehem Yard
A fire swept through the hospital area of a United States ship undergoing repairs at Bethlehem Steel's Key Highway yards in Baltimore. The vessel listed slightly as rescuers pumped out hundreds of gallons of water. the exact ship identity and damage estimate were not released, and authorities suspected mattresses sparked the blaze from a welder.
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Baltimore
United States
Key Highway
Bethlehem Steel Company
Assault Case Set for Wednesday Trial in Circuit Court
Indictment charges Henry Fry of Frederick and Point of Rocks with assault with intent to rape a nine year old Frederick girl. Fry also faces simple assault. Seven witnesses for the state and two for the defense are listed. Trial date moved from earlier this month. Judge Stedman Prescott to preside via Rockville arrival. Civil suit Warrenfeitz vs Horton Motor Lines was continued to a later date.
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Henry Fry
Frederick
Point of Rocksman
Circuit Court
Fry
E. Austin James
Stedman Prescott
Rockville
Alvey M. Warrenfeitz
Horton Motor Lines
Allegany County
Dave
Page's Heirs To Receive Six Months Salary
Washington report notes House Accounts Committee backed Res 563 to grant the heirs of late William Tyler Page six months salary and an extra $230 for funeral expenses. The move affects Page's sons and daughters, honoring the former minority clerk of the House.
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Washington
House Committee On Accounts
William Tyler Page
House of Representatives
Dutch Hostages Shot Reported in Holland
London dispatch says 14 Netherlands hostages were shot by military authorities in Holland. The report notes the killings occurred amid escalating tensions following the invasion and occupation, with officials providing limited details on the executions or the identities of those executed.
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Londen
Fi Aneta
Netherlands
Holland
British Battle Squadron Sails to Aid Burma Drive
London reports a powerful British battle squadron in the Indian Ocean. It includes the Warspite, Royal Sovereign, and Resolution with the aircraft carrier Im*perial Star, under Admiral Somerville. The move follows General Wavell’s vow to retake Burma as Allied forces plan renewed pressure on Japanese positions.
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London
Indian Ocean
Archibald P. Wavell
Burma
Warspite
Royal Sovereign
Resolution
James Somerville
India
Red Cross to Resume Surgical Dressings Work
The Frederick County Red Cross resumes surgical dressings as gauze arrives at Imst. The Key hotel workroom opens next Wednesday daily 9 30 to 4 and 7 to 9 40 except weekends. 48 000 dressings can be made now toward September quotas with October push to catch up. more workers needed for United States Army gauze sponges pads and dressings.
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Holmes
Baker
Red Cross Surgical Dressings
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Frederick County
Red Cross
United States Army
War Effort Service By Elks Sunday
Frederick lodge Elks No 664 hold a wartime service at Tivoli theater Sunday at 2 30 pm with parade, band music, choir, and featured speakers. Lieut Col Richard C O Connell will deliver a patriotic address, followed by hymns and benediction. Approximately 70 organizations planned representation.
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Frederick Lodge
B. P. QO
Elks
Tivoli Theater
Men of All Creeds
Charles 8. Houck, Jr
Albert M. Scott
Mr. Houck
State Guard
Harris Hirschberg
Grand Lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Lcott
Hood College
Paul B. Beckhelm
Henry T. Wade
Schwab
Houck
Rupert L. Smith
America
Maryland
Richard C. O'Connell
Third Service Command
Baltimore City
J. D. Dave
Columbia
Gem of the Ocean
Lamont
Charles E. Wehler
D. D
United States
Dave
William F. Sauer
Hilversum Radio Off Air Amid Allied Raids
London reports Hilversum radio in the Netherlands went off air from 1:90 to 3:18 p.m. as Allied daylight raids persisted over the continent. The Hilversum transmitters fell silent while RAF pressed attacks on the Ruhr in northwest Germany.
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London
Hilversum Padin
Netherlands
Hilversum
RAF
Ruhr
Germany
Single Administrator For Oil Industry Asked
Washington October 23 UFRA recommended wartime controls over petroleum flow and the oil industry be placed under a single administrator. Rep Cole of Maryland, resigning to join the Customs Court, urged a man with wartime power to restrict drilling, control supplies, and set prices to assure production, refining, and delivery. Speculation linked Harald Ickes to the post.
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Washington
UFRA
Roosevelt
Rep. Cole
D-Md
House
Congress
United States Customs Court
Cole
Harald Ickes
Xxx
War Production Board
Advocates 57 Hour Work Week to Ease Labor Shortages
Senate Military committee chairman Reynolds urged raising the standard work week to 57 hours and eliminating overtime pay as an immediate fix for labor shortages. He claimed many hours could be saved by ending strikes but did not propose methods. Reynolds opposed importing alien labor for harvest emergencies as committee hearings continued.
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Washington
Reynolds
Senate Military Committee Today
Donald Nelson
The
War Production Board
Frank J. McSherry
War Manpower Commission
Late Rally Extended With Industrial Stocks Gain
New York industrial stocks followed the rail sector into an extended late market rally. Trading paused briefly on air-lift drill suspensions, but strong opening demand and a heavy carry-over of buy orders kept buyers active. Advances came in small fractions before profits-taking cooled the advance.
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New York
Genoa Bombed Heavily in RAF Raid From Britain
Genoa, a major port and manufacturing city, was heavily bombed in a moonlit RAF raid last night the first Italian targets hit from Britain in over six months. The attack damaged buildings and set fires in Genoa and Turin, with reports noting vast bomber forces and long round trips from British bases.
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London
Genoa
RAF
Italy
Britain
Ti Way
Alps
Zeme
Rome
High Command
Turin
Rehearing Recommended in Chanticleers License Case
Baltimore October 23 A rehearing on the Chanticleers appeal from a suspension order has been recommended by State Comptroller J Millard Tawes. The Alcoholic Beverages License Appeal Board revoked a 50 day suspension and Tawes referred legal points to Attorney General William C Walsh and noted a timing issue raised by Charles T Leviness the chairman of Baltimore Liquor License Board.
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Baltimore
Chanticleer
J. Millard Tawes
State Comptroller
Alcoholic Beverages License Appeal Board
Chanticleers
Baltimore Liquor License Board
Tawes
Frank P. Bratten
William C. Walsh
Board of Liquor License Commissioners of
Charles T. Leviness
U S Bombers Strike Far North In China
United States Army bombers struck far north in China causing serious damage with many high explosive and incendiary hits on Lines Mine installations in Hopeh province according to a communique from General Joseph W Stilwell. All American planes returned to their bases.
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Chungking
China
Hopeh
Joseph W. Stilwell
Death of Gandhi Reported by Nazis
A German broadcast claimed Mohandas K. Gandhi had died. The report was unconfirmed by British or Indian sources.
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London
Mohandas K. Gendh
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Stilwell
Imst
Elks Sunday
Tivoli
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Ansaido
Archibald Sinclair
Commons
Royal Arsenal
Mediterranean
Sicily
Lyon
Geneva
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