Fulbright Nominated for Arkansas Senate With Peace Theme
Nominees echo peace problems as war successes influence postwar policy. Rep Jy A Y Fulbright is named Democratic nominee for Arkansas senator, facing Homer Adkins in a historic race. Returns show Fulbright leading 69 801 to 52 030 after 1 470 precincts reporting. Negro voting cited as a new wrinkle in state politics.
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Jy AY
Fulbright
Arkansas
New York
Fubright
Ahnor Homer M. Adkins
Hattie W. Careway
Gover
Adkins
Robert F. Wagner
New Deal
Thomas J. Curran
British Doubt Himmler Killed Yet Unconfirmed Rumor
British officials said no concrete proof emerged that Heinrich Himmler was assassinated as claimed by a captured German officer. The Normandy dispatch reports the officer’s tale as unverified rumor with missing details such as timing. The claim also involved injury to Hermann Goering during a new outbreak against the Nazi leadership.
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London
Heinrich Himmler
Pritous
France
Himmler
Normandy
Gestapo
Reichsmarshal
Hermann Goering
Longer Waterfowl Season Expanded Across Regions
Washington reports liberalized waterfowl hunting rules with a longer open season and higher bag limits. Hunters may shoot more ducks including mallards geese pinchails and widgions. The change aims to aid farmers amid rising continental waterfowl populations. The Maryland season runs November 2 to 20 inclusive.
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Washington
Fish and Wildlife Service
Ira N. Gabrielson
Fish and Wildlife Director
Maryland
Deputies Check Cars for Federal Auto Tax Stamps
Three deputy internal revenue collectors led by Allen H. Mumma patrol the downtown area to enforce display of $5 Federal auto tax stamps. By noon they had sold over twenty stamps and warn owners without stamps on vehicles will face penalties or jail.
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Internal Revenue
Allen H. Mumma
Mumma
Baltimore
Man Charged With Possessing Ration Coupons in Baltimore
Pete Quertiero a 39 year old Baltimore store operator faced arraignment before U S Commissioner James K Cullen on illegal possession charges. He allegedly held 560 C B and T gasoline ration coupons 115 certificates totaling 53000 gallons of fuel oil and 7000 pounds of sugar. He was arrested overnight on a warrant from Cullen requested by the state Office of Price Administration.
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Baltimore
Pete Quertiero
U. S
James K. Cullen
Cullen
State Office of Price Administration
Deaths Miss Helen A Fechtig of 257 South Prospect
Miss Helen A Nell Fechtig 257 South Prospect street died at home at 5 15 a m today after a two year illness She was daughter of the late Dr George and Louise H Doyle Fechtig A member of St Marys Church and Sodality Her sisters Mrs V M Cushwa Mrs Frank Mich Mrs Lawise and brothers William B J Frederick Alex Edward M and Pat S all of this city Interment at Hose Please run flowers lists a prayer meeting 7 20 at the Sorat house Thursday at Obs
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Helen A
Nell) Fechtig
South
Prospect Street
George and
Louise H. (Doyle) Fech
St. Mary's Church and Sodality
Ing
V. M. Cushwa
Frank Mich
Lawise Brothers
William B
J. Frederick
Alex
Edward M
Pat S
St. Holic Church
Hose
Sorat House
Post Office Issues Overseas Christmas Parcel Rules
The U S Post Office Department urges secure wrapping for overseas gifts. From Sept 16 to Oct 18 shipments are allowed. after Oct 15 no parcels to soldiers without written request. Use sturdy fiberboard containers, inner addresses, avoid shoe boxes, and limit parcels to five pounds and 16 by 34 inches combined. One parcel per week per service member. Perishables and inflammables banned.
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U.S. Post Office Department
Frank C. Walker
Ithe Hs
Hee
Hengyang Falls to Japanese Forces Opening Route in China
The Associated Press reports Hengyang the vital Chinese city has fallen to Japanese forces after six weeks of stubborn defense. The capture closes a 170 mile gap on the Hankow Peiping railroad, threatening to cut China in two and sever coastal links to Allied forces in the west.
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Associated Press
Japan
Pacific
Burma
India
Hengyang
China
Chungking
Ringworm Clinic Sees 62 Children Enrolled To Date
Sixty two children are enrolled at the scalp ringworm clinic in the Health Department on King Street. Boys outnumber girls among admissions, with only eight girls under treatment so far. Dr. Isadore Botvinick says parental cooperation is excellent and most children attend daily treatments. Reexaminations begin tomorrow using Wood lamp to assess progress. A third treatment group of 25 started yesterday, bringing total being treated to 72.
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Health Department
King Street
Isadore Botvinick
U.S. Public Health Service
Fairchild 1943 Sales Jump 118 Percent
Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corp reports 1942 business volume at 102 million, up 118 percent from 1941 and 642 percent above 1940, with net income of 1.83 million after federal taxes of 8.51 million. Earnings per share stand at 1.75. J Carlton Ward Jr, president, released the annual report to stockholders. The accounting reflects negotiated renegotiation adjustments with the Price Adjustment Section and Army Air Forces ratification. A government settlement involves 2.50 million payment plus waivers of 419 thousand in claims and an escalation estimate of 4.73 million for the year. The document notes a time frame and corporate obligations amid wartime controls. Advertising snippets follow.
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Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation
J. Carlton Ward, Jr
Washington
Masternor
Army
OPA
Jury Probe Of Strike Opens In Philadelphia
A federal grand jury convened to probe Philadelphia transit strike and possible conspiracies to sabotage the war effort. The Army resumes training for white and Negro operators as guards man every bus and rail line amid 181 absentees on day one of restored service.
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Philadelphia
UD. S
Edward A. Welly
Philadelphia Transportation Company
CIO Transport Workers Union
Government War Agency
Army
Roosevelt
PTC
Philip Hayes
War Department
Two Arrested On Larceny Charges
Charles L. Flair and Jane Campbell were arrested yesterday evening by Patrolmen Palmer and N. Smith on a warrant charging larceny of 160 dollars worth of items from Janet E. Flair Hagerstown Route 5. They are accused of taking a steel cabinet clothing clock stove bed mattress and dishes. They were arraigned before Magistrate Martin W. Bostetter and held under 250 dollars each for November grand jury action.
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Charles L. Flair
Jane Campbell
Palmer
N. Smith
Janet E. Flair
Hagerstown
Martin W. B. Bostetter
Price support extended for Maryland and Delaware potatoes
The War Food Administration extended the price support period for Irish potatoes produced in Maryland and Delaware by four days due to harvest delays. The extension allows the price support program to cover shipments throughout the week.
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Washington
Aus
War Food Administration
Maryland
Delaware
Before You Invest Prices On Diamonds And Jewelry Ady
Saum s at 21 Jonathan Street advertises wholesale quality diamonds and jewelry. Watermelons and cantaloupes are also offered along with home cured meats three miles south on Sharpsburg Pike. W. G. Turner serves Ady with fresh produce and meats.
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Saum'’S
Jonathan St. Ady
Sharpsburg Pike
W. G. Turner
Threatening To Sue Wealthy Cat
In Brookline Massachusetts eight year old tiger cat Buster who inherited sixty thousand dollars from a late owner faced a possible lawsuit after a Baltimore woman claimed a tiger cat relative of Buster might be entitled to a share. Attorney John Rogerson said the claim could be hard to prove. Buster’s custodian Mrs Thompson reported the cat was nervous and refusing food as news crews gathered at the home.
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Brookline
Mass
Buster
John £. Rogerson
Boston Safe and Deposit Company
Woodbury Rand
Baltimore
Rogerson
Margaret Thompson
Thompson
Modena Club Stages Show at Hagerstown Fairground
The Modena Club held a young bird lawn show at Hagerstown Fairground with 162 birds. Champion was Gazzi, owned by L. Toms, best opposite sex a red cock owned by V Linder, with judges from Hagerstown and York. Over 100 people attended and enjoyed a picnic lunch.
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Hagerstown
Modena Club
Hagerstown Fairground
L. Toms
V- Linder
Charles Ebersole
C. BE. Ratfensberger
York
Brz
Names Confusing Over Hagerstown Poultry Market Ownership
Two local men share similar names causing confusion about the operator of the Hagerstown Poultry Market on North Mulberry street. The market is owned and run by David W. Milburn formerly of Brandt Cabinet Works. Also an advertisement for fountain pens and lighters appears.
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Hagerstown
North Mulberry Street
David W. Milburn
Brandt Cabinet Works
Naval aviation graduations note local enlistees and transfers
Robert Andrew Schnebly has graduated from the naval aviation training school in Corpus Christi Texas and is commissioned ensign in the naval air corps now at the Naval Air Station Lake City Florida. He attended Hagerstown High School and studied at the University of Maryland before enlistment. Also noted are officers commissioned at Cadet Center San Antonio and families reporting service locations in India Burma China theater and France.
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Robert Andrew Schnebly
J. William Schnebly
Sumrait Avenue
Naval Aviation Training School
Corpus Christi
Texas
Naval Air Corps
Naval Air Station
Lake City
Florida
Andy
Hagerstown
Engineering
University of Maryland
Naval Reserve
Veterans' sacrifice over percentages in war mailbox plea
Editor Daily Mail shares a heartfelt appeal about mourning parents losing sons in battle. The writer denounces empty percentage talk, praises service members like Company B from Hagerstown, and condemns strikers harming those in combat. Calls Americans to appreciate soldiers and pray for return.
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Hagerstown
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Echo
Columbia College
South Potomac Street
Savings
Joan Assn
Western Maryland Restaurant
Washington Street
Fleigh Motor Co
Oak Hill Avenue
Ringworm Clinic
Doctor Botvinick
Fairchild
Saum's
Jonathan St. Adv
Saum’s
Frederick Street
Wilhelm
Thumma Motor Co
Exide Batteries Wholesale & Retail
Reichard’s
W. Antietam St
George Street Grounds
Lew Henry
The
Potomac Fish and Game Cinh
Shaness
Community Finance Service, Inc
Earle Dept. Store
Grand Jury
Green Lantern
N. Potomac Street
Golden East Sun High
Gardenhour Bros
Smithsburg
Modena
V. Linder
Fountain
Goodyear
Balto, & Locust Sts
Jonathan St
Sloppy South Haven
Rochester
Newman's Packing House
Kraiss Funeral Home
N. Potomac St
Central Chemical Corporation
Mitchell Avenue
Hagerstown, Md
New York Central Iron Works
Arthur F. Detrow
Mer
Hagerstown Industrial Loan
D. Earl Nelkirk
Washington Co
Yingling Auto Sales & Service
Pontiac
GMC
Hale Haven
South Haven
Hiley Belle
Commercial Small Loan & Finance Co
Summit Avenue
Court House
San Antonio
AAF
Cadet Center
William R. Maugans
R. D. Bates
Virginia, Avenue
Harry F. Bates
Lt. Bates
China- Burma-India
William Warfield Jones
Robert Smalls
Great Lakes
Bessie Pike
Mulberry Avenues
George G. Smith
Nklin Street
Clyde E. Smith
Sgt. Smith
Howell Hammond, Jr
Daily Mail
Consumers Credit Service
Consumers Credit Service, Inc
Public Square
Billy Slayman
Indian Inn
Indian Springs, Md
Central Garage’s Value Center
Summit Ave
Ford
Dodge
Chev
Ord
Buick
P’kard
Ford Pui. Trask
Value Center
12Th, Inc
Potomac Fish & Game Club Carnival
George Street
George & Wise
Jamison Cold Storage Door Co
Maple Avenue
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