Draft 3-B classifies Hagerstown defense workers with dependents
Scores in Hagerstown and Washington County defense plants qualify under the new 3-B draft category for men with dependents in war production. Local boards expect many eligibles, and those who gained dependents since the war began will not be deferred. Nationally, 3-B aims to reserve 3-A slots first and delay 3-B until registrant supply under current standards is used.
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Hagerstown
Washgton County
Selective Service
Norwegian Merchant Ship Fights Submarine Off Atlantic
A Norwegian merchant ship fought an attacking submarine off the Atlantic coast on April 23. U S destroyers planes and a blimp joined the scene and forced the submarine to retreat. The vessel arrived in New York harbor with one dead and two wounded after a fierce exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Harbor
Atlantic
U. S
Board Certifies Many For Tires And Cars
The Jocal Ration Board granted certificates this week to 76 persons or firms for the purchase of new truck or passenger tires or tubes and issued permits for six new automobiles. Recipients include Harry Shaffer Harry H Myers American Fruit Growers Price Construction Durward G Apple Chas Betts Robert Andrew Hershey Creamery William L French Richard Henson Lynn Spickler J B Resley Wayne Sellman Jerome Poffenberger Dr Herbert R T abis Kirby S Conner Kenneth Hartman George W Gardinous Ernest R Carter Railway Express.
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Jocal Ration Board
Harry Shaffer
Harry H. Myers
Price Construction
Durward G. Apple
Chas
Betts
Robert Andrew
Hershey Creamery
William L. French
Richard Henson
Lynn Spickler
B. Resley
Wayne Sellman
Jerome Poffenberger
Herbert R. Tobias
Kirby S. Conner
Kenneth Hartman
George W. Gardinous
Ernest R. Carter
Railway Express
Chinese Left Flank Threatened By Jap Tanks Near Mandalay
Japanese troops threaten to roll back Lieut. Gen. Joseph W. Stillwell on the Chinese held left flank in Burma as heavy fighting rages within 100 miles of Mandalay. Tokyo says bombers hit bases in Chekiang and Kiangsi as Allied forces report a grave Burma situation and possible cut of the Burma road. Allied air forces claimed success over Port Moresby in the battle for Australia as Japanese fighters engage in deadly air combat.
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Associated Press
Joseph W. Stillwell
Burma
Mandalay
Japan
Tokyo
Chekiang Province
Chekiang
Kiangsi
Imperial Tokyo
U. S
China
Mankyu
India
Australia
Douglas’ MacArthur
Port Moresby
New Guinea
Flood threat and evacuations as Colorado river floods
Denver faces ongoing flood danger amid rain, sleet, and snow. The Arkansas River peaked at 5 000 cubic feet per second near Caddoa Dam, prompting evacuations of lowland homes below the structure. Lamar reported inundation of 20 families and 144 000 residents prepared for possible evacuation as South Platte rivers neared Denver.
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Denver
Colorado
South Platte
Arkansas
Lamar
Greeley
Fort Lupton
Woman reveals cache of fuel in Merida coast gun battle
Mexico City report says an attractive woman spy linked to the German-American Bund disclosed a cache of aviation and submarine fuel off Isla Mujeres after a gun battle at Merida. She was arrested on U.S. information and returned there after questioning. No injuries. 10¢ soldiers guarded the site until Mexican tankers emptied it.
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Mexico City
Novedades
Merida
Isle Mujeres
Yucatan Peninsula
Bund
United States
City Park Showcases Korean Double Cherry Blossoms
City Park dazzles visitors as Korean double cherry blossoms bloom in full. Hundreds have visited over the past two days to view the trees planted many years ago, creating a popular spring spectacle.
Japs Prepared for Captives
New York April 25 The Japanese had two concentration camps ready for U S citizens months before Pearl Harbor, an American correspondent said describing Nippon plans to strike. Joe Newman of the New York Herald Tribune said correspondents knew about the camps, but could not fully verify from Japan.
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New York
U. S
Pearl Harbor
Joe Newman
New York Herald Tribune
Japan
America
Max Hill
Joe Dynan
Associated Press
Hill
Cynan
Tokyo
Apple Blossoms At Peak Sunday
Washington county orchards will reach peak bloom tomorrow as warm weather hastens flowering across early and late varieties. A large orchard spokesman invites motorists to view the pinkish white blossoms along Route 40 from Fairview Mountain to Hancock and west to Sideling Hill, noting gas and tire rationing may limit future opportunities.
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Washington County
Fairview Mountain
Hancock
Route 40
Sideling Hill Mountain
Dillons
Seaman Attacks Women With Hammer Outside Tailor
A 200 pound seaman named Martin C. Dewreeds, 49, born in Holland, struck down three women with a hammer after being denied entry to a tailor shop in New York. He uttered a prayer with each blow before a taxi driver overpowered him and he was taken to Bellevue Hospital for observation.
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New York
Martin C. Dewreeds
Holland
Bellevue Hospital
Bren Huyett for Sheriff
John B. Bren Huyett, a lifelong county resident and World War I veteran, announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff. He has long been active in party work, serving as party treasurer in several campaigns, and is known for his broad support in Democratic primaries. He was wounded on October 29, 1918 in World War I service with the 104th Infantry, 26th Yankee Division.
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John B
Bren) Huyett
Huyett
Democratic Party
104Th Infantry
Twelve Men Enlist In U S Army From Local Office
Twelve men enlisted in the Army this week through the local recruiting office and were sent to Baltimore for training camp assignment. Residents of Washington county included Clarence L. Carbaugh and Gilbert G. Ward of Hancock. others hailed from neighboring counties. The officer urged 1-A classified men to consider voluntary enlistment before call-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Baltimore
Washington County
Clarence L. Carbaugh
Gilbert G. Ward
Hancock
Three Children Die in Chattaroy Fire Disasta in Williamson
Three children perished in a large blaze that destroyed eight homes a post office a store and a restaurant at Chattaroy three miles northwest of Williamson. Firefighters battled the blaze as searchers recovered bodies and officials assessed damage between thirty thousand and fifty thousand dollars.
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Williamson
W. Va
Postofice
Chattaroy
Marie
Bonnie Jean Marcum
Ruth Pennington
J. O. Young
Lee District
Eck Davis
Williamson Fire Department
Forest Fires Ravage Western Washington County
Forest fires raged in the mountains of western Washington county with smoke visible for miles around Hancock and outbreaks reported elsewhere. In Morgan and Berkeley counties West Virginia fires spread rapidly, burning over 4000 acres in three days as 500 firefighters struggled to contain them. Fire on Sideling Hill blocked Route 40 and spread along the Potomac river as smoke darkened the West Virginia side near Sleepy Creek.
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Washington County
Wancock
Morgan
Berkeley
West Virginia
Sideling Hill Mountain
Hancock
Route 40
Potomac River
Sleepy Creek
Fairview Mountain
Thousands To March Tomorrow In Colorful Defense Parade
Weather permitting Hagerstown plans a major patriotic parade tomorrow at 4 PM with several thousand participants including 18 Maryland State Guards companies and ten band and drum corps. Governor Herbert R. O Conor will speak at 5 30 PM in City Park, with a review from Public Square. The route runs from State Armory to Potomac, Square, Washington, Summit and Summit and Virginia avenues.
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Hagerstown
Maryland State Guards
Herbert R. O’conor
State Armory
Potomac
the Square
Washington
Summit
Virginia Ave
Patent On Screw Held Up Planes
A Senate committee heard that a small fastener patent has delayed U S aircraft production. Assistant Attorney General Thurman Arnold said 80 planes were slowed at one plant and 20 flying fortresses at another, while an entire assembly line halted at a third site. The patent holder is William Dzus of the Dzus Fastener Co, a small businessman defending his patent rights. The government prosecutor urged balance, noting the inventor lacks funds for large ads and had not protested the inquiry.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Thurman Arnold
Arnold
Senate Patents Committee
William Dzus
Dzus Fastener Company
Daus
Bakery Tax Held Valid By Court
Berkeley Springs 1940 privilege tax ordinance levying 24 dollars annually on all bakeries was upheld as valid by Judge D H Ledgers. The case followed arrests and fines of bakery delivery drivers who ignored tax notices and faced mayoral penalties. The 1940 roll of ordinances taxed many business lines in the town.
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Berkeley Springs
D. H. Ledgers
No Parking Rules for Civilian Defense Parade
Captain of Police William H. Peters announced no parking enforcement tomorrow from 1 to 5 p m on Jas Washington from Public Square to Mulberry West Washington from the Square to Prospect North Potomac Street from the Square to Maple Avenue Broadway Randolph Avenue East and West Bethel Street and the park side of Virginia Avenue from Park Circle to Howard Street The mansion house space in the park is reserved for the Governor s party.
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William H. Peters
Jas Washington
Public Square
Mulberry
West Washington
Prospect
Potomac Street
Maple Avenue
Broadway
Randolph Avenue
Bethel Street
Park
Virginia Avenue
Park Circle
Howard Street
Mansion House
Hancock Minute Men rally in Hancock at public meeting
Major James Fitzgerald and Joseph Cantrell spoke to a large Hancock audience about Civilian Defense and forming a Hancock Minute Man unit at Hancock elementary School. About 75 volunteers have signed in. James Omps will lead, with J Andrew Cahill aiding. planned activities include weekly meetings at the American Legion hall and a proposal for a separate Minute Women group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
James Fitzgerald
Joseph Cantrell
Chevy Chase
James F. Omps
J. Andrew Cahill
Hancock District
James Omps
American Legion Hall
Home Robbed of Articles in Alexander Street Residence
Raymond Kline reported a burglary at his home on Alexander Street. Thieves forced a side door and removed thirty half gallon jars of fruit and vegetables, a 48 piece dish set, and several antiques after moving jars earlier in the day. It appears a vehicle was used to haul the loot.
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Kline
Raymond Kline
Paper Mill
Alexander Street
Paper Mill Road
England struck by German raids devastate Exeter and city
April 25 dispatch reports heavy air raids across southwest coast towns. Hundreds homeless and unknown deaths after night attacks. air raid crews search debris and relatives fear rising death toll. Among dead are evacuated teachers. a famed Devon cathedral city suffers major damage. Berlin claims reprisals against Exeter.
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London
England
Air and Home Security Ministries
Berlin
High Command
Devonshire
Exeter
RAF
Plymouth
Bristol
Governor Leads Maryland Men Into War Registration
Hundreds of Hagerstown and Washington county men aged 45 to 64 registered in the nation's war machine at schools across the area. Governor Herbert R. O'Conor, 45, was first to file in Anne Arundel county, with Col. Henry C. Stanwood noting no lottery or order assignment for the fourth group. Registrants tomorrow and Monday will complete occupational questionnaires to assess their possible service.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
Maryland
Herbert R. O’conor
Anne Arundel County
Henry C. Stanwood
Selective Service
Col. Stanwood
Negro Held Here For South Carolina
Negro Graffin 23 colored was arrested at the circus grounds by Deputy Sheriff Stangle on a charge of breaking and entering and grand larceny. Chester County authorities claim a man answering to Graffin’s description is being sought, and Sheriff Peden plans to depart for Hagerstown.
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William Henry Graffin
Chester County
South Carolina
Graffin
Kenneth Stangle
Peden
Hagerstown
Auto robbed of light and camera at rear of Myers Co
Dorothy Mills, Brunswick, reported to police this morning that around midnight last night someone pried open a door of her parked car behind J. W Myers & Co on North Prospect Street and stole a camera a flashlight and a box of candy.
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Dorothy Mills
Brunswick
Thelves
J. W Myers & Co
North Prospect Street
Fires Rage as RAF Blitz Hits Rostock and Dunkerque
British sources say Rostock near total ruin after a second night of raids with over 400 tons of bombs. Heinkel aircraft works and Neptune shipyards heavily damaged while Dunkerque docks and French airfields also bombed. Luebeck suffered 40 percent devastation in March 28 attack.
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Associated Press
Germany
Heinkel
Rostock
London Air Ministry
Baltic
RAF
Luebeck
Neptune
Dunkerque
France
Low Countries
Anti labor propaganda called menace to U S
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt warns that "awfully clever people" spread anti labor propaganda among the armed forces. She says labor and the American people must counter the drive, which aims to create class divisions and undermine wartime unity. She spoke at a YWCA roundtable urging urgent effort to win the war and save lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Y.W.C.A
Theater Circuit To Face Trial May 19
U S Attorney George L Grobe announced that the government antimonopoly case against the Schine theater circuit will go to trial in Federal Court in Buffalo on May 19 The Justice Department accuses the chain and its affiliates of running an illegal monopoly through a string of theaters The chain operates nearly 200 movie houses across New York Ohio Kentucky Delaware and Maryland with headquarters in Gloversville.
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Buffalo
U. S
George L. Grobe
Schine Theater Circuit
Justice Department
Anti-Trust Division
Schine Circuit
New York
Ohio
Kentucky
Delaware
Maryland
Gloversville
Mayor urges flag display along march route for parade
Mayor Richard H. Sweeney called for merchants and others along the parade line to display the American flag in a show of patriotic spirit tomorrow during the march.
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Richard H. Sweeney
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Woman
Mexico
FBI
Peter Krug
Muller
Bowmanville
Canada
Detroit
Detroit River
Krug
Bren Huyett
U.S. Army
Morgan County
May
Fitzgerald
O’conor
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