Navy Sinks Japanese Sub That Sent Yorktown Down
Salisbury resident Preston Richardson recalls the Japanese submarine that torpedoed the aircraft carrier Yorktown and Hammann during World War II. He describes being aboard Hammann, surviving a two-torpedo hit, and witnessing the Yorktown’s destruction amid dive bombers and torpedo planes. Richardson, who later served at Pearl Harbor and in battles at Coral Sea Gilbert and Midway, notes the rescue and his 40 days of sick leave after the sinking.
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United States Navy
Yorktown
Hammans
Hammanns
Preston Stephen Richardson
Richardson
Hammann
Thames A Richardson
Navy
Pearl Harbor
Coral Sea
Gilbert
Midway Islands
Lexington
Survivors return home as sailors plan future service
Malone and Herbert J Lentz were among Lexington survivors who said they were glad to be back home and would resume active duty when doctors approve. The article notes Navy service and candidates for the House of Delegates reporting expenses totaling 45.25. A jury sentenced Corporal Harry Edward Farris to death for first degree murder of Vinichio Bichi in Richmond Hastings Court.
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Herbert J Lentz
Lexington
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House of Delegates
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Hastings Court
Harry Edward Farris
Vinichio Bichi
Five More Statements Filed By Candidates
Five additional candidates filed statements of primary campaign expenditures with the Clerk of the Court on Thursday. Hubert W Beachley, unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for County Commissioner, reported $58 spent. John W Grove, a successful Democratic candidate for County Commissioner, listed expenditures totaling $8100. Jerome Offutt, successful Democratic candidate for the House of Delegates, reported $7050 spent. Welty Fairney, Republican nominee for Judge of the Orphans Court, reported $155.38 spent in his primary campaign. Harold U Frushour, Republican ...
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Hubert W Beachley
John W Grove
Jerome Offutt
House of Delegates
Welty Fairney
Orphans’ Court
Harold U Frushour
Republi
Mayor Culler delays Police Committee study decision
Mayor Culler has not yet called a meeting of the Police Committee or the full board to study the Police Department as Alderman McCain suggested. Police officials declined to discuss the proposal, while a cryptic note about all night parking appeared at Police Headquarters amid concerns over car theft temptations and conditions.
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Lloyd? C Culler
Board of Aldermen
Russell H McCain
McCain
Culler
Police Department
Ion
Custody Battle Over Grandchildren In Washington Case
Thursday hearings in the habess corpus proceeding seek custody of two small sons for their mother Mrs. Cito W. Noell from paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Guyon J. Noell of 708 East Patrick Street who presently hold the children. Judge Edward B. Delaplaine presides and the decision is under advisement.
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Edward 8. Delaplaine
Washington
Guyon J. Noell
East Patrick Street
Ae Nis
Alaska
Cito W. Noell
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