Local Third War Loan Quota Passed By $36,000
Frederick city and county surpassed their third War Loan target with a reported total of 2,336,597 dollars as of today, edging past the 2,300,000 quota. Final figures will rise as drives continue through Thursday, with early receipts noting about 281,737 raised on opening day and overall 1943 efforts approaching 5,000,000 dollars.
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Frederick
United States Treasury
W. Clinton McSherry
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
McSherry
Treasury
Court Hears Nikirk Disbarment Testimony In Armys Absence
Testimony was taken in the Circuit Court chambers before three judges in the disbarment proceedings against Private Edwin F. Nikirk now in the Army. The hearing was adjourned with the record to be impounded until all evidence is received and the war ends. Mrs. Dorothy Hughes and attorneys Rosenstock and DeLauter appeared to present charges. Nikirk was represented by Storm and James as the case aims to preserve the record pending his return.
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Lois Morning
Edwin F. Nikirk
Edward $. Delaplaine
Cuaries
W. Woodward
Patrick MM
Schnauffer
Nikirk
Dorothy Hughes
Court House
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
H. Kieffer DeLauter
Messrs. Rosenstock
DeLau
Eli
Hughes
Arthur Greenhut
Alfred Belz
James H. Falk
Pilot returns from North Africa with 30 missions flown
First Lieutenant Arthur C. Madley arrives at Temple Texas after 30 combat missions in North Africa. He reports his mother injured in an accident a leg injury for his father and his wife suffering a ghip. None of the crew were hurt and Madley himself escaped injury.
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Temple
Tex
Arthur C. Madley
North Africa
Madley
Butter Points Advanced To 16 ALb. By OPA
Washington reports a third and largest butter point increase this year due to dwindling production. Butter will rise from 12 to 16 points, with farm butter to 16 points as well. Most meat points remain, some slight upward adjustments. Processed foods see major increases in canned fruits and select vegetables. Some meats and cheeses gain points, while others are removed or reduced. Zero rationing persists for dried peas and lentils with potential future values.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Telegraph Companies Merger Is Approved
The Federal Communications Commission approved the merger of Western Union and Postal Telegraph to create a single national telegraph system. The action ends years of study and a heated business battle, with a two year integration plan to restructure holdings into a profitable operation.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companies
FCC
Congress
Mussolini Regime Recognized by Four Hitler-Aligned States
London dispatch reports Berlin broadcasts that Benito Mussolini's fascist Republican government has been recognized by Romania Bulgaria Croatia and Slovakia, all under Nazi influence. This acknowledgment signals realignment among Axis allies as World War II intensifies across Europe.
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London
Berlin
Benito Mussolini
Romania
Bulgaria
Croatia
Slovakia
Adolf Hitler
Three U Boats Destroyed By Single Plane In Atlantic Action
Navy reports a single American Grumman Avenger from an escort carrier destroyed three German U boats in an Atlantic convoy clash. Lieutenant Robert Pershing Williams and crew attacked subs with aid from carriers and destroyers, with several survivors rescued and one submarine possibly damaged. Williams is listed as missing in action after a strafing run.
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Washington
Atlantic
Navy
Robert Pershing Williams
Snoqualmie
Wash
Morris ¢. Grinstead
Letts
Best West
Bader
Salinas
Calif
Williams
Paden
Lieut
Earl H. Steiger
Buffalo
N.Y
Steiger
Wildcat Hehter
Cane
Charles W. Brewer
Tulsa
Okla
James F. Schoby
Bode
Towa
Rodney A. Farmer
Greensburg
Debrig
Grinsted
Synthetic tires show early failures in state test
Indianapolis September 28 The State Department of Public Safety reports one third of 158 synthetic tires failed after 1500 miles on test vehicles. Maximum mileage reached 9000 miles. Director Don F Stiver notes blistering from heat during slight overuse. no inner tubes tested.
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Indianapolis
State Department of Public Safety
Destruin
Don F. Stiver
Stiver
99 Year Old Woman Mourns Pet Dog Death in Liberty Town
Anna Bowhan of Liberty town aged 99 mourns the death of her pet dog Mickey. The dog, a constant companion for years, died after a fall at home. Neighbors visited to offer condolences and flowers as the community marked her long life and the dog’s bond with her son Tommy who cares for her. Relatives from Sunbury and York attended the quiet funeral and visitation.
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Anna Bowhan
Libertytown
Suzy
Ekes
Adow
Tommny
Mickel
Bowhan
Bing A
Bowban
Mile George Steel
Sunbury
Steel
Gramison
Warren Steel
Synbury
Melvin Sowers
Edward
York
Tag Ts
Trucks Crash Injures Three Near Baltimore
A collision on the New Bavidge road near the Golden Ring road injured three people. John J. O Conor 20 Nesbit L I d sustained a fractured leg and head injuries. Alberta Ryan 22 Mahwah New Jersey suffered internal injuries. Charles Brown 45 Elkton had internal injuries. All were treated at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
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Baltimore
New Bavidge Road
Golden’ Ring Road
John J. O'Conor
Nesbit, L. Ld
O'Conor
Alberta Ryan
Mahweh
N. J
Charles Brown
Elkton
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Marshall Field Finds Millions More Waiting
Chicago on September 28 Marshall Field III, heir to the Field fortune, is now expected to receive an estimated 70 to 73 million dollars as the residuary estate of Marshall Field I. The figure, calculated by Carl J. Weitzel, reflects current appraisals and follows earlier allotments totaling about 93 million dollars. Field, founder publisher of the Chicago Sun, and head of PM in New York, remains Chicago’s leading financier and benefactor.
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Chicago
Marshall Field III
Marshall Field I
Carl J. Weitzel
Marshall Field
Field
The
Chicago Sun
New York
Two Former Air Raid Wardens Face 30 Year Terms
New York September 2. Two Staten Island air raid wardens, Ernest F. Lehmitz, 57, and Erwin H. De Sprethey, 33, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the wartime espionage act and were sentenced to 30 years each by Judge Mortimer W. Byers in Brooklyn Federal Court. The judge said they did not tell the truth to the government and failed to cooperate with the FBI, ordering the severe penalty.
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New York
Staten Island
Mortimer W. Byers
Brooklyn
Byers
Ernest F. Lehmitz
Erwin
H. de Sprethey
Traih
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U S Transport Plane Crashes In India Twenty Die
Twenty persons, including U S Army officers and enlisted men, were killed when a U S transport plane crashed near Calcutta last Tuesday, reports reaching U S Air Force headquarters in New Delhi say. A second item notes a near armed German cruiser blown up off Le Havre and an engagement with light naval craft, as per Admiralty announcements.
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New Delhi
U.S. Army
Calcutta
U. & Fenth Air Force
London
le Havre
France
Admiralty
Urd
New Reign of Terror as Danish Deportations Begin
Stockholm reports Gen Kurt Daluege and Gestapo commander Mwubiatigator seized control from General Herman Von Hannecken in Denmark. Under Adolf Hitler, personal orders directed the deportation of 6 000 Danish Jews as the new regime starts.
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Stockholm
Denmark
Kurt Daluege
Ruthlies
Dan Gens Nyheter
Daluege
Adolf Hille
Motorists to Be Quiz Kids in Gasoline Rationing
Frederick city and county motorists today undergo a government questionnaire to renew basic gasoline ration books. Returns are due October 21 to the Frederick County War Price and Rationing Board or OPA depots. The form requires name, address, vehicle details, license numbers, tire serials, and signatures. A new A book will be issued after the blanks are processed and the old book is returned.
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Frederick City
Frederick County War Price and Rationing Board
OPA
Rationing Board
Nazis Claim Occupation Of Corfu Island
Berlin radio reported German forces landed on Corfu off Greece and claimed full occupation after Italian surrender bid failed. The dispatch notes a harbor in Spitaki area was seized, with German forces asserting control following Italy's capitulation and Yugoslav forces abandoning harbor operations.
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London
Phthe Berlin
Corfu
Greece
Berlin
Col Stokely Named New Fort Meade Commander
Col Stokely will become post commander at Fort Meade Friday, succeeding Col O B Wood. Meade officials announced the appointment, noting his prior service in the Third Service Command and that many high ranking officers will retire under age limits.
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Carlin C. Steksly
Taediaytown Gap
Timontas
Fort Meade Frida
Meade
Col
O. 8. Wood
Abe
RAF Night Raid Strikes Emden and German Bases
RAF bombers followed forts with a night attack on Emden and hit German targets in the North Sea area including Hannover and Brunswick. Fires were started at a rail hub west of Berlin as Hannover, a key rubber and metal works city, faced air strikes. Intruder patrols over Helland and northwest Germany claimed seven enemy planes down.
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London
Anmienr
Geriske North Sea
Gerneim
Hanneres
Brunswick
Benalye
Berliin
Hannover
Genny
RAP
Helland
Germany
Maryland Newsmen in U.S. Armed Forces
Maryland newspaper workers flocked to national service figures, with 267 from Baltimore papers leading the state’s count. Reports note 16 correspondents killed and 142 former writers in action nationwide, led by the Baltimore Sun and the Associated Press Baltimore bureau.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Omodehal
Taday
Imploves
Armed Services
Trade Journal
William T. Delaplains
Frederick
Southwest Pacific
James T Fisher
US 8
Marine Curpa
Waa
Funa- Moi
Et Iglands
Fisher
Mary Reee
Baltimore Sunnapers
Mars
Brown Ready To Step Out As Head Of OBA
An uncertain report notes Brown preparing to resign from leadership of the OBA amid internal ties and conflicting associations. The piece mentions Capito Til and other OPA denuds with unclear details.
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Brown
OBA
Henderson
Allied Drive Expands North of Salerno and Captures Foggia
Allied reports from North Africa dated Sept 27 say a British armored thrust drove 25 miles through German defenses to seize Powpin and its 12 satellite airfields. Montgomery’s Eighth Army entered Sym yesterday while Fifth Army advanced 2 to 5 miles north of Salerno amid stubborn German resistance. Mehl, Lions, and Castelmor were captured as the Germans suffered heavy losses, with Panzer divisions claimed nearly half wiped out. Foggia, a key air base with major roads, is reported to be within reach, signaling a crucial shift toward the Balkans and Romania’s Ploesti oil fields.
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North
PIA
Salerny
Birth Army
Lions
Castelmore
Armerigan Atheps
Mehl
Salerno
Panzer Division
Sonus
Fifth Army
16Th Panzer
Eighth Army
Foggia
Kesselring
Haly
Balkans
Germany
Ploesti
Romania
Moggia
Uae
Four-Cent Hour Wave Increase Reported by White House
The White House said a Railroad Emergency Board recommended a wage rise of at least four cents an hour for about 300,000 operating employees of U.S. rail carriers. Roosevelt received the board’s report amid debate over a higher raise, while the minority dissented for a larger increase. Buffalo and Baltimore items note officials calling the increase insulting and a court hearing on milk pricing alleged by Blue Bell Farms.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Buffalo
Thomas C. Cashen
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Railroad Emergency Board
Mtv Aeninioan
W. Cain Chesnut
S.1 District
Baltimore
Pret M., Brown
OPA
Blue Bell Farms, Inc
Emmitsburg
Season of Hay Fever Ends in Frederick County
Local health officials report hay fever sufferers breathing easier as frost and dry weather curb ragweed pollen. Residents note fewer symptoms this summer, while late crops suffer from frost. Tomato and bean crops damaged. some crops like peas kale and carrots escape with minimal harm. Wheat trading suspended on Winnipeg grain exchange.
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Frederick County
E. C. Kefauver
Toe Trust
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Pacific
U.S
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Geman
Slay Harbor
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Nocera
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