Allied raid sinks or damages 10 Jap ships at Rabaul
Allied bombers sank or damaged 10 Japanese ships in a raid on Rabaul New Britain Island killing a cruiserdestroyer and two large merchantmen and damaging five more with total tonnage around 50000. The operation followed another bombardment near Bougainville and supported ground actions toward Kokoila and Milne Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabaul
General MacArthur
Australia
New Britain
Al-med High Command Anme
Gasoline Rationing Boosts Pro Football Attendance
George Strickler notes gasoline rationing in the East has boosted pro football attendance while pacing in parks remains constrained. He observes fans travel to stadiums near transit lines and public transport boosts crowds, with rationing expected to improve western division club turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Parks
George Strickler
Wien
Answers To War Quiz From Page Five Clues and Names
Fragmentary wartime quiz notes reveal references to the quartermaster branch and a so called great leader Queaideszam. Mentions two candidates for War Secretary and a canceled bout between Sgt Joe Louis and Billy Cone, with partial spellings and unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gavuerets
Miewigite
India
Mosiem Laggue
Queaideszam
Semsen
Joe Louis
Bet
Billy Cone
War Interpreted by Kirke L. Simpson
The piece reviews Allied long range air raids from China to Italy and Roosevelt’s plan realigning American production for longer reach. It notes 1500 mile RAF sorties to Genoa and Turin, Chinese raids on Hopeh coal fields, and the impact on Axis war economies with emphasis on range and hitting power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Ualy
Roveevelt
Trajan
LLY
Tao
Britain
Alps
Genoa
Turin
Plancs
Rome
Geno
Hopeh
Linsi
Japan
Mukden
Pereps
Snat Boses
Turnik
Roosevelt
Actios
Axis
Tokyo
Moe
Wan
Flood Damage Report From Potomac Edison Board Meeting
Potomac Edison Company reported flood damage across its plants from the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers with total losses not exceeding $10,000. President Paul Smith outlined impact on Cumberland, Millville, Warren, Cacapon, and Williamsport facilities, noting hydro and steam plants, cleanup, and restoration timelines. The meeting also covered war-effort initiatives and bus delivery changes with wide operational effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Edison Company
Potomac
Shenandoah
Paul Smith
Francis Scott Key
Smith
Shepandook F
Pivis Dakard Rhoad
Potomac River
Ede
Harpers Ferry
Cumberland
Waler
Mr. Smith
Williamsport
Dam No. 4
Millville
Warren
Cacapon
Shenandoah River
Millviile
Warren Hydro
American Car and Foundry
Blue Ridge Transportation Company
War Production Board
Rickenbacker Missing on Pacific Flight
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, famed World War I ace and aviation adviser, is overdue after a Pacific flight from Oahu. The War Department says his aircraft, possibly a bomber with multiple crew, was last heard from October 21 and a search by air and sea is under way near islands southwest of Honolulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eddie Rickenbacker
America
Pacific
Oahu
Hawaiian Islands
War Department
Amelia Earhart
Nigat
Army Air Forces
England
Rick
Rickenbacker
Caplan & WV
Secretary of War
Capa Rickenbacker
Hoh Arnold
Tne
Honolulu
Jedo
Canton
Ederbury
Phoenix Islands
Baker
Howland Islands
Earhart
John J. Persning
France
Stimson
Eastern Air Lines
Shiamied
Sade
Guamly Oh
Columbus
Ohio
Officials Listed In Local Meeting Attendances
A roster of officials includes J David Bele Medford William Bennett Robert Crothers R E Delaplaine Paul S Michael W Clinton McSherry Guy K Motter Richard P Ross R L Smith Grayson H Staley G T Swisher Charles Wertheimer Dr Morris A Ibarely Thurmont Leslie N Coblentz Meddletown Abram Hemp Jefferson William C Maugans Maugansville Asa H Watkins Mt Airy Robert G Foltz Henry Holzapfel Jr G Humphrey A F MacDonald M P Moller Jr D Ramacciath R Paul Smith D Stultz Eric Summers Walter D Willson Hagerstown 30MIN PRINTING Joe Cleveland Oct 23 It will take 8000000000 separate pieces of printed matter using 15000000 pounds of paper and costing 3000000 to put national gasoline rationing in effect next month Leigh S Plummer DPI said 30 different forms would be issued by 120 printing plants More than 190 tons of soil from each acre of moderately sloping fields are lost through erosion annually
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. David Bele
Medford
William B. Bennett
Robert B Crothers
R. E. Delaplaine
Paul S. Michael
W. Clinton McSherry
Guy K. Motter
Richard P Ross
R L Smith
Grayson H. Staley
G T Swisher
Charles Wertheimer
This City
Morris A. iBirely
Thurmont
Leslie N
Coblentz
Meddletown
Abram Hemp
Maugans
Maugansville
Asa H Watkins
Mt. Airy
Robert G. Foltz
Henry Holzapfel
G, Humphrey
A. F. MacDonald
M. P. Moller
Ramacciath
R Paul Smith
D. Stultz
Eric
Summers
Walter D Willson
Hagerstown
Joe Cleveland
Leigh S Plummer
OPA
Department of Information
North Carolina Pre-Flight routs Temple 34 to 0 in inter sectional clash
The North Carolina Pre-Flight Cadets defeated Temple 34 to 0 before 20 000 fans. Len Eshmont scored two touchdowns in the first half including a 14 yard run and an 81 yard interception return to spark the Cadets, who rolled to victory with five rushing touchdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Philadelphia
North Carolina
Len Eshmont
Japs Use Second Team Pilots In Solomons Losses Told
Marine aces Maj John L Smith and Capt Marion E Carl report Japanese air forces in the Solomons are losing ten planes for every one of the Allies. They recount 35 Japanese planes downed by them and Lt Col Richard Mangrum and note Allied field safety and recovery enables pilots to bail out and land. They also cite reported Japanese atrocities against civilians and a British official rescue of a Catholic sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Solomons
Marine Corps
Pacifi
John L. Smith
Lexington
Oklo
Marion E. Carl
Hubbard, Ore
U.S
Guadalcanal
Richard C. Mangrum
Seattle
Marine Headquarters
San Diego
Cari
Midway
Smith
Henderson
Mangrum
Navy Planes Collide Kill Two Flyers Near Des Plaines
Two Navy planes collided near Des Plaines, killing two occupants of one aircraft. One pilot was trapped, the other found near an unopened parachute. the other diver landed safely about a mile away. Bodies were taken to Glenview naval air base.
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Chicago
Des Plaines
Glenview
Parole Recommendations For Four Frederick Draftees
Four draftees from Frederick County Draft Board No 1 were certified as delinquents by the Department of Justice. Three are from Frederick City. a fourth from Jefferson. The men are Elwood Thompson Walter Gillis Marshall Williams and John Hicks. Thompson cited for failure to report. others cited for registration issues or address changes. Descriptions list ages heights weights and physical traits. Thompson linked to several addresses and unclaimed mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Thompson
General Delivery
Balti
W. Patrick Street
Frederick
Chester
South Carolina
West Patrick Street
Draft Board
Department of Justice
Elwood Forest Thompson
Rockingham County
Wesley Hicks
Irempaleau
Wisconsin
Walter Edgar Gillis
Mt. Airy
Marshall Walliams
Charles Town
W. Va
Parole Recommendations For Youth Arising From Maryland Case
Annapolis authorities recommend parole for 2 year old Bethesdas Everhart after an “excellent adjustment” at the House of Correction. State Parole Director Herman M. Moser submitted Everhart's name to Governor O Conor with six other prospects, noting his vow to return home if released. Also recommended were Houston Greenway serving 15 years for assault with intent to rob in Prince Georges County and Elmer E Gruber awaiting release after 18 months for larceny in Frederick County.
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Annapolis
Wilson Everhart
Bethesdas
Bethesda
Herman M. Moser
Everhart
O’conor
Moser
House of Correction
Montgomery County
Sweethear
Houston Greenway
Maryland
Prince Georges County
Tva4
Greenway and & Companion
Elmer E. Gruber
Frederick County
Emergency Price Control Act Upheld By Court
A three judge court ruled the Emergency Price Control Act of 1942 constitutional but did not rule on rent ceiling regulations in defense areas. Judge Orie L. Phillips said landlords may challenge rent ceilings only via the act’s emergency court of appeals or the Supreme Court. The case involved Temprance Kimmel, a Wichita apartment operator, and the injunction blocking evictions or excess rents remains pending final decision after a hearing next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Orie L. Phillips
Tenth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Emergency Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Wichita, Kas
Temprance Kimmel
Office of Price Administration
Miss Kimmel
Phillips
Wichita
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Buin
Solomon Island
Bougainville
Kokoila
Port Moresby
Alola
Milne Bay
New Guinea
Navy
Rusell Island
Naval
Russell Islands
Pat Owt
Feerler
Arca
Grumman
Enomy
Aist
Es- Piri Ssuto
New Hedarides
Kirke L. Simpson
United States
King’s Mountain
N.C
P. E
Navigdlar
Lae
C. E. Cline & Son Funeral Directors
Allen
Carty
E. Patrick St
Frederick, Md
Walter E. Sinn
Ation
Roy L
WFMD
Delphey
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