Postal Clerks to Meet Next in Wilmington
Delegates gathered in Wilmington Delaware for the 1843 convention of the B State Federation of Post Office Clerks and Auxiliaries. Ambrose O Connell urged wage increases while Mrs Glen Roe outlined aims including a ten percent raise and a $300 yearly bonus. The two-day sessions covered license constraints under civil service and planned lobbying efforts to press Congress within thirty days.
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Wilmington
Del
Afth
Tee B-State
Federation of Post Office Clerks
Ambrose O'Conner
Congress
Post Office
Francis Scott Key
Rey Deat
Harry Truit Wilmington
Civil Service
N Earl Hoffman
Hagerstown
Merrit A Lantz
Frederick
Taylor A. Marsh
Washington
Gard
J. Harkins
Marie C. Felfer
Brentwood
Aunthary
Truitt
Thomaster
Cosenitsy Sulavane
Frank M
Post Office Clerks Federation
Senate
Maryland
Delaware
Francis Scott Key Hotel
H. H. McGill
God
Wrecked Plane With Seven Bodies Found
Blairstown New Jersey September 20 state police recovered a crashed Army airplane in Walnut Valley four miles from town. Crews found fewer bodies than expected and the investigation began as authorities sought details on the aircraft type and origin. Wreckage was located after patrols heard reports of a crash and the Eastern Defense Command and First Army sent search teams.
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Blairstown
N. J
Walnut Valley
New York
Eastern Defense Command
First Army
Wer
Repeal of Silver Purchase Act Sought
Washington reports Rep. Cel lar (D NY) pushed measures to repeal the silver purchase act and the 1939 silver buying law. He called the disposal of 1.361 billion ounces at West Point asinine and scandalous, while opponents doubted the bills would advance from committee.
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Washington
Rep
Cellar
D.-N.y
Weelgen
West Point
Treasury
Ways and Means
Weekend Traffic Crashes In Yellow Springs And Adamstown
Two automobile accidents over the weekend in Yellow Springs and Adamstown left one eight year old girl with a cut above the eye and Nancy Harley injured when a stop sign violation and a two in one crash occurred. Police said Joseph Harley drove through a stop sign on Third and Bentz, colliding with Roy Heinz, while a separate incident on North Market street involved Mrs Pauline Stup pulling away from a curb and tangling with two cars. No charges were filed against Mrs Stup after damages were settled. Police also noted six arrests for street drinking and a late Sunday fight leading to hearings in Police Court.
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Yellow Springs
Feak
Nancy Harley
Joseph C. Harley
Third
Bentz
Roy G Heinz
Thuruga
Accordiig Lu Poelice
North Market Street
Pauline V Stup
Adamstown
Mrs Stup
Austin Young
Sergi Dorsey
Jessie Weddle
Harry Stup
Webster Luby
Tobey King
Gideon Haine
Olver Stephens
Norman Dietz
John St
Ballot totals tallied by Maryland election board after September pri
The Board of Election Supervisors counted nineteen absentee ballots five Republicans and fourteen Democrats. Results by race include Governor Cook and McKeldin, state offices, and party committee votes. Notable: the Black-eyed Susan remains Maryland’s state flower.
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Board of Election Supervisors
Pri- Mars
Dae Agaional
Cook
O'Conor
Bowers
Clapp
Coblenté
DeLauter
Campbell Wikirk
Bennev
Browning
Chew
Grove
Houck
McCollister
Mentzer
Saylor & Signfoote
McKeldin
West
Congross—Beall
Triesler
Register of
Wille
Eldridge
Hooper
Young
Orphans’ Court
Fairiey
Moberly
Richardson
Boutson
Alexander
Los
Bell
Flook
Freeze
Frushour
Haugh
Payne
Ramsburg
State Central Committee
Birely
Bowlus
Bourne
Maryland
Your Guide For Overseas Mail Deadlines and Rules
Washington Sep 21 Post Office Department offers Christmas mail advice for service men abroad. Key points: mail between Oct 1 and Nov 1, after Nov 2 may not arrive. mark parcels Christmas Parcel. weight and size limits apply. avoid sending food clothing inflammables and intoxicants. wrap for censorship and pack smaller pieces with big package. postage prepaid, insure if possible. allowed messages like Merry Christmas. no cash gifts, use money orders due to import laws.
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Washington
Post Office Department
United States
Gasoline Burns In Brunswick Rail Yard Fire
A steel tank car derailed and burst into flames on the eastbound hump of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad between Brunswick and Knoxville around 5:30 Sunday. Firemen from Frederick, Brunswick, and Hagerstown battled the blaze for hours, engulfing three other gasoline laden tank cars and several freight cars. A brakeman escaped injury, the scene caused about 310000 in damage, and officials planned an investigation. Normal traffic resumed with one tank car completely destroyed.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Brunswick
Knoxville
Frederick
Hagerstown
Andrew
Wartinsburg
Ren
Frederch Brunswick
Callision
Booott Efa
Danace
Finland May Quit War Says Minister Procope
Finnish Minister Hjalmar J. Procope declared that Finland seeks to erase fighting once existential threats are removed and lasting security is guaranteed. He noted no peace proposal had been made, and spoke after a press reception as Russian forces pressed in the Caucasus.
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Washington
Hjalmar J. Procope
Finland
Russia
Procope
Caucasus
Soldier shot in Belfast under mysterious circumstances
An American soldier guarding Belfast was found dead from a bullet wound with officials not releasing his name. Authorities said no civilians were seen nearby and speculated the death could be accidental self harm or suicide. The incident occurred as the sentry began duty, with comrades reporting a gunshot heard at that moment.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
United States
Iim
Held under bond on warrant from Carroll County
Wilms and Lewes Baker were arrested Saturday near Emmnburg on a false pretense charge. State Trooper WW Corbin took them to Westminster. They posted bond for later appearance.
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Carroll Coun
Lewes Baker
Emmnburg
WW. Corbin
Westminster
Domes Fire Incident Report Sparks Early Confusion
Initial Sunday morning reports claimed a tank car explosion and multiple injuries after domes ignited, but later information said those claims were unfounded and injuries not confirmed.
Nazis Claim Many Ships In Convoy Sunk
Berlin reports a large Allied convoy to Russia on September 13 suffered heavy losses. German high command claims 36 freighters sunk, three warships lost, and 60 destroyers damaged, with total Allied tonnage around 270000 tons. British statements dispute German claims as exaggerated. The operation stretched into Arctic waters beyond the Polar ice.
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Berlin
United Nations
High Command
Arctic
Russia
Rusia
Istorm
Buna And Lae Bombed Again By U S Planes
Allied warplanes continued daily attacks on Japanese positions along the Northern New Guinea coast bombing Buna and Lae and burning five barges and a tugboat at Lae. The report also noted hits on Kokoda huts and supply dumps and patrol activity across the Owen Stanley region with no change in the overall situation.
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MacArthur
Australia
New Guinea
Buna
Lae
Southwest Pacific
Kokoda
Owen Stanley
Port Marehy
Port Moresby
Toribaiwa
Owen Stanleys
Moresby
Southwestern Pacific Command
Kokoca
Vitiaz Strait
Goodenough Bay
Buka Island
Solomons
Convoy Aims for Russia Veering Near Spitzbergen
The report notes a large convoy intent on reaching Russia, with vessels traveling close to Spitzbergen as a precaution to dodge German sea and air patrols. The movement reflects wartime strategy to minimize exposure to enemy forces.
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Russia
Spitzbergen
Suit for 300 damages over accident on Thurmont road
Sam Kares sues Ralph Muller and James Miler in Circuit Court for 300 alleging his auto was damaged on March 14 on the Thurmont Blue Ridge Summit road when Muller’s car, backing along the road, struck his vehicle. He cites 19766 dollars in damage and claims the Fire Association had insured payment. Attorneys B. B. Rosenstock and J. R. Wilkins represent the plaintiff.
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Thurmont
Blue Ridge Summit
Sam Kares
CS Beates
Ralph W Miler
James R Mlter
Kares
Ralph Muller
James Miler
Fire Association
B. B. Rosenstock
J. R Wilkins
The
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Faye
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Silver Spring
Sealleak
Ee Melvin M. Engle
Seiberling Tires
Frederick, Md
Stieff .x. Silver
Stieff Rose
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