Unending Attacks Press Allied Warplanes in New Guinea
Allied air forces intensified operations against Japanese bases in Buna Lae Salamaua and Rabaul as Maj Gen Kenney warned of a tough fight ahead. Night raids caused fires visible for miles while transport and installations were damaged. In skirmishes near Loribaiwa Australians claimed 40 Japanese killed as both sides maneuver for position along the Owen Stanley range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Australia
New Guinea
Port Moresby
Bune
Lae
Salsyoana
Rabaul
New Cretain
Pacific
Owen Stanley Mountains
T the Great Island
Salamaua
Buna
Owen Stanley Range
G. C. Kenney
Southwest Pacific
Kenney
George H. Brett
Solomon Islands
Japan
United States
Loribaiwa
Soldiers' Votes Tie For Two Offices In Maryland Election
Hagerstown September 18 soldiers absentee ballots from Washington County swelled the race for Republican County Commissioner to a tie. Amos E. Reeder of Rohrersville led with 1,781 votes to Luther W. Broom of Hagerstown with 1,779 after official canvass. Absentees from service men gave Broom two votes and Reeder none. Board of election supervisors plans to seek the Attorney General guidance on the tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Washington County
Marland
Amos E. Reeder
Rohrersville
Luther W. Broom
Broom
Reeder
Board of Election Supervisors
Ceneral
Answers To War Quiz From Page Five
Answers to the war quiz note a Western era feature on page five. An aviation cadet wears insignia while a Brazilian president is cited as the first South American leader to declare war on Germany and Italy. The regimental monkey serves as the Army band drum major’s mascot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avia Hon
Brazil
Germany
Italy
Montgomery Lawyers 13 Serving In Armed Forces
Rockville report states thirteen of the fifty four Montgomery County Bar Association members are in military or naval service at the annual meeting in Rockville. Names listed include Alger Y. Barbee Raphael W. Beall Lee Bender and others. Robert Peter was elected president to succeed F Barnard Welsh. John E Oxley becomes secretary and Ralph G Shure treasurer with an executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Montgomery County Bar Association
Rockvill
Alger Y. Barbee
Rachael W. Beall
Lee Bender
David E. Betts
Arthur C. Bready
E. Austin Carlin
James C. Christopher
Joseph C. Cissell
William A. Daniel
Walter W. Dawson
F. Archie Meatyard
Wilson L. Townsend
War Interprets Stalingrad Crisis and Delay in Allies
The article discusses the German last stand at Stalingrad seen as embittered and in crisis, with Nazis failing to breach Russian defense in close street fighting. It notes heavier German casualties, Russian resistance, and Hitler’s drive to retake the city as pivotal. It also argues a western second front is delayed, with Dieppe lessons showing need for greater Allied air, sea power, and manpower before a real invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalingrad
Hitler
London
Moscow
Siberia
Don
Volga
Russia
Dieppe
English Channel
Germany
Jay Greaier
Needle Missing In Child Heart Still Not Found
Pittsburgh reports surgeons failed to locate a needle embedded in Eleanor Marches heart after a one hour and thirty minute operation. Doctors said the needle moved, preventing detection, as the child remained in grave condition awaiting a future operation when strength returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Eleanor
Ellen Hughes
Eleanor Wat Jhidee Fervard S. Welapleine
Frederick Test Hospital
Mary Etta IL Wolfe War
Charles A. Wolfe
War
Mabel Best
Postal Clerks Begin Their Convention in Maryland
Delegates from Maryland and Delaware gather for the Bi-State Federation of Post Office Clerks and Auxiliaries fifth annual convention at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Main agenda includes wage-raise legislation before the Civil Service Commission and planning sessions through Sunday with dinners, addresses by national officials, and a published convention souvenir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Delaware
Federation of Post Office Clerks and Auxiliaries
Francis Scott Key
Civil Service
Wasaington
Gel
Washington
Welock Avis
N. E Lioffman
Hagerstown
Federation of
P.O. Lierks
William F. Sauer
Frederick
Welccome
Lloyd C. Cutler
Fin
Chamber of Commerce
Glen D. Roe
Akron
Ladies’ Auxiliary National Federation Post Office
W. H. Gunther
Baltimore
National Federation of P
Gunther
Benjamin W. Meeks
Morvis Risenberg
Walter M. Hetzler
Wilmington
National Federation of Post Office Clerks
Post Office Department
Soldier Ward clinches Democratic nomination in Maryland district
Representative David J. Ward won the Democratic nomination for re election in Maryland s First Eastern Shore district subject to recounts sought by rival State Senator Dudley G Roe Official absentee ballots increased Ward s margin over Roe In Queen Annes his home county Roe led by 34 to 14 with Ward gaining margins in Kent Dorchester and other counties Roe predicted absentee votes would narrow Ward s lead after tabulation showed Ward 12561 to Roe 246 Roe s county results included Kent 298 margin and Dorchester 10 margin No Democratic party absentee ballots were cast in Caroline County Ward carried absentee margins in Ceci Somerset Talbot and Wicomico Counties Ballots recounts set to begin next week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
David J. Ward
Maryland
Dudley G. Roe
Ward
Sadlersville
Roe
Queen Anne's
Kent County
Dorchester
Caroline County
Worcester County
Ceci
Somerset
Talbot
Wicomico
Baounls Whieh Rue
Victims Named In W Va Car Crash Near Ghent
Winfred C. George 49, vice president and general field superintendent for the George F. Hazelwood Co. Cumberland and who supervised the Potomac River bridge at Hancock, along with two other men, were killed and four others injured Wednesday when two submobiles collided head on at a curve near Ghent West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfred C. George
George F. Hazelwood Company
Cumberland
Potomac River
Hancock
Ghent
W. Va
Flying boat Clare missing over Atlantic to London
London on Sept 13 reports say the British flying boat Clare with 13 passengers and six crew disappeared on a flight from West Africa to the United Kingdom. Official word gave no immediate details but search and rescue operations were expected to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Clare
West Africa
United Kingdom
Maryland Parties Rally as McKeldin Seeks Governor Post
The Maryland State Republican convention nominated Theodore Roosevelt McKeldin for governor and backed a two party platform proffering wartime unity, fiscal balance, higher workmen’s comp, and popular support for both parties. Governor O’Conor led the Democratic convention with pledges to boost civilian defense, maintain wartime unity, and launch postwar public works while praising the current administration’s handling of state finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Theodore Roosevelt McKeldin
State Central Committee
McKeldin
Herbert O'Conor
Baltimore City
William H. Lloyd
Dorchester County
George R. Norris
Baltimore County
Edwin Selby Panetti
Daniel Ellison
John N. Torvestad
Prince Georges Peenen
Louisiana
Huey Long
Georgia
Talmadge
Vuin
Missouri
Pendergast
Hague
New Jersey
Kelley
Tammany
New York
O'Conor
William Curran
State Central Democratic Committee
Campfire Celebration Planned by Frederick County Boy Scouts
Frederick County Boy Scouts completed plans for an overnight camp and a public campfire at the Frederick Fairgrounds next Friday and Saturday. The event will be led by patrols with W. Dave Morton stating the public is invited to Friday’s campfire. Reorganization progress was noted for the Middletown troop led by Rev Donald L Brake, with others from Walkersville and Troop 19 Salvation Army reporting ongoing meetings and interest. A summer camp report showed 78 boys participated over two weeks along the Potomac with no financial loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Fairgrounds
Frederick County Boy Scouts
W. Dave Morton
Donald L. Brake
Midddletown
Middletown
Irving M. Landauer
Salvation Army
L. Thompson
Walkersville
Frederick County
Potomac
Hey. W. C. Roval
Ignatius Bjorlee
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
Cacrol E H. Hendrickson
Robert F. Nicodemus
C. Cyril Klein
L. L. Wilson
Brake
F. R. Sotbel
J. F. Minor Simpson
C. Walter Kleist
Niemann A. Brunk
Mr. Morton
Mr. Parkinson
George B. Delaplaine
Charles Taylor
Mr. Laridauer
Norman F. Ford
RAF Drops 8,000 Pound Bombs On Germany In First Disclosure
The Air Ministry announced that RAF raids over Karlsruhe and Düsseldorf used 8,000 and 4,000 pound high explosive bombs. Düsseldorf suffered extensive fires and railroad and dock damage, with several factories hit or ruined including International Harvester and Ruhrstahl works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
RAF
Karlsruhe
Duesseldorf
Air Ministry
Germany
Hitler
Deutsche Ruhrwerke Steel Tube
Oberbilker Steel Works
Ruhrstahl Steel Works
Friday Night Court Fines and Not Guilty Finding ẹya
Harvey Chester Gastley was fined 35 by Magistrate Manuel M. Weinberg after a Route 15 collision near Hansonville. Other defendants included L. B. Iser and L. Rains, both fined or jailed for reckless driving or minor collisions. Mrs. Louise Silvous was found not guilty of stealing from S. W. Steele home. Five Universal Credit drivers faced collateral forfeitures for driving without tags. multiple cars were repossessed or warned. Joe Brooks was jailed 10 days for drunkenness. Robert Hacker jailed one day or $3 fine. Robert Snurr forfeited 19 dollars for not appearing. Italian envoy Myron C. Taylor arrived in Bern en route to the Vatican. German report notes heavy security at Littoria airfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Chester Gastley
East Fifth Street
Manuel M. Weinberg
Gastley
Route 15
Hansonville
Arthur Argauer
Clifton
N. J
Argauer
Frederick City Hospital
Louise Silvous
Monrovia
S. W. Steele
Monroevia
Steele
Silvans
Finance Company
Detroit
Washington
Montgomery County
Corp. Puncke
Joe Brooks
Robert Hacker
Robert W. Snurr
Taylor
Bern
Switzerland
Europa Press
Rome
Littoria
Myron C. Taylor
Roosevelt
Watton Cy
Barcelona
Vatican
Papal State
Seven Indicted In White Slave Ring Case
Seven persons were indicted by a Federal grand jury as members of a five state white slave ring with headquarters at Reading Pennsylvania. They were accused of transporting women for immoral purposes between Restling New York City Havre De Grace and Baltimore Maryland Williamson and Red Jacket West Virginia. Additional indictments were expected. Named defendants include Dave Campman Joseph Kilyk David Newell Michael Fischetti Michael Torbidone Vincent Forgione and William La Polla. The ring operated through 1941 and into 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Reading
Restling
New York City
Havre de Grace
Baltimore
Williamson
Red Jacket
W. Va
U.S
Thomas J. Curtin
Dave Campman
Dale Eiler
Joseph Kilyk
Joseph Kelly
Shorty
David Newel
Dave Williams
Michael Fischetti
Mike Palmer
Michael Torbidone
Mickey Lough
Kaiser Gets Go Sign For Three Huge Planes
Washington reports Henry Kaiser and Howard Hughes were authorized to build three experimental super cargo planes for 18 million dollars. No profit to Kaiser or Hughes, plans for a Culver City factory, 25 month completion, first in 15, full production possible by 1945, weight around 60 tons, seven engines, double Mars capacity, duralumin construction, engines and instruments from War and Navy Departments. Also six women air raid wardens in Unionville ready for daylight and night alarms with planned training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry J. Kaiser
Howard Hughes
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Kaiser
Hughes
Defense Plant Corporation
Whch
Army
Navy
Kaiser and
Glenn L. Martin
Baltimore
Culver City
Calif
War and Navy Departments
Unionville Ocd
Ruby Wilt
Margaret Lease
Everett Garber
Kate Martin
Caroline von Eiff
Ethel Martin
Casein's Industrial Role Highlighted for Victory Use
Because casein from skimmed milk is an important industrial material, the dairy farm may contribute greatly to victory. Casein substitutes may be used by makers of paints, adhesives, plastics, furniture, plywood, insecticides, polishes, and metal cleansers.
Two Movie Stars Come to Lead Bond Rally in Baker Park
William Gargan of MGM and Warner Bros will join Paulette Goddard for a war bond rally in Baker Park Monday evening. Gargan, seen in Miss Annie Rooney as Shirley Temple’s father, will travel with Miss Goddard on a Maryland tour. Local leaders expect a 6 45 PM start as the pair are escorted from Hagerstown and arrive for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gargan
Metro-Goldwyn Mayer
Warner Brothers
Annie Rooney
Shirley Temple
Paulette Goddard
Hollywood
Baker Park
W. Clinton McSherry
Gargan
Miss Goddard
Maryland
Hagerstown
Charter Post Refused by Montgomery County Leader
Allen H. Gardner, president of the Montgomery County Charter Committee, declined a nomination by the County Commissioners for the County Charter Board after they named a five member slate following charter petition filing. Other nominees listed include Joseph A. Cantrel, J. Bond Smith, Otto W. Anderson, and Roger J. Whiteford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charter Post
Rockville
Allen H. Gardner
Montgomery County Charter Committee
County Charter Board
Charter Board
Gardner
Joseph A. Cantrel
J. Bond Smith
Maryland Park and Planning Commission
Otto W. Anderson
Roger J. Whiteford
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. C. Folkard
Melbourne Herald
Folkard
Montgomery
Kirkel
Simpson
O’conor
Liberal Party
Edgar Allen Poe
F. Murray Benson
Benson
Boy Scouts
Lewistown
E. B. Parkinson
Eeman
W. E. Trotter
J. H
Delphey
W. Patrick
Best
Allen
Market ST
C. E. Cline & Son Funeral Directors
Andirons
Carty
C. C. Carty, Ince
E. Patrick Street
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