Henderson Out of Post as Price Administrator
Washington reports Leon Henderson resigns as head of the Price Administration effective upon his successor’s qualification. President Roosevelt accepts the move amid congressional criticism of GPA policies. Prentiss Brown is discussed as a likely successor. Henderson vows to assist during transition and focus on fuel and rationing stabilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leon Henderson
Price Administration
Capitol Hill
Roosevelt
Prentiss M. Brown
Michigan
Henderson
Congress
Office of Price Administration
Brown
oGee
Roos
Germans Fear Norway Invasion Report
The article notes German fears of an Allied invasion of Norway with Russian submarines active off northern coast and RAF activity in coastal areas. It mentions heavy German escort traffic, Norwegian resistance such as mural defacement, and Daily Express reporting German airfields near the channel coast abandoned as a precaution. Lieutenant General Andrew G. L. M. Naughton suggests Canadians may see action soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
RAF
Orth
Oslo
Nor
Lettle
Daily Express
Channel
iLieut
Andrew G. Ll. M Naughton
Hritat
City Tax Rate Cut Ten Cents in 1943 Budget Shifts
The 1943 city budget lowers the tax rate by ten cents and increases total spending to 1 065 759 dollars. Water and electric budgets rise while emergency reserves are dropped. capital projects receive 355 084 99 dollars. Bond interest stands at 203 445 and retirements at 193 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Department
Forterest
Third City Fire Truck Damaged in Downtown Incident
Three of Hagerstown's fire trucks were out of service last night. The Junior apparatus broke a steering gear at Baltimore and South Potomac streets and struck a building. The Antietam truck later developed a broken axle while responding to a minor blaze on Concord street. The First Hospital truck also suffered a similar ailment. Replacements were sent for all trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Baltimore
South Potomay
Zalion
Kye
Frederick Street
Western Enterprise Company
Concord Street
British force closes on Rommel in Tunisia air offensive
Allied air units pounded Tunisian targets as RAF and U S bombers battled Axis defenses. Fortresses and A-20 bombers supported by P-35 fighters struck docks, airfields at Bizerte and Taber, and ships sank or damaged. German aerial retaliation seen, with several planes shot down. In Russia, Red Army advances along the Rаhev Vyazma front signaled growing threat to the central Nazi line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunisian
Tunis
Bizerte
Gahes
Taber
Moroccco
Red Army
Oek
Rahev-Vyazma
Moscow
Toropets
RAF Bombers Raid Northwestern Germany Amid Heavy Losses
Smolensk base 220 miles from Moscow noted as the RAF launched heavy bomber sorties over northwestern Germany last night. The British reported the loss of 18 raiders while German claims stated 21 aircraft shot down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smolensk
Moscow
RAF
Germany
Five youths charged in fatal car crash that killed Harry Pryor
Five youths pleaded innocent to voluntary and involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of 19 year old Harry Pryor of Smithsburg after a car collision near South Mountain Pennsylvania. Bond set at 3500 each. witnesses described a pursuit and exchange of gunfire before the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pryor
Smithsurg
South Mountain
James A. Walsh
Pennsylvania Motor Police
Justice of the Peace John
Gillan
Franklin County
Ernest Side
Oseph Ditch
Arthur Stouffer
Harry McBean
Sil
Waynesboro
Jy Carbaugh
Fayetteville
Dayer
Paul R. Cartee
Ernest Shade
Joseph Ditch
Junior Carbaush
Harry McKean
Cartee
Pryor
Optimists Hope Victory Near as Ads Boost Reading
Optimists predict prosperity as optimism grows about readers of classified ads. The note hints at improving engagement and possible gains in circulation and revenue, reflecting a hopeful tone about community interest in listings.
St Johns Alumni Produce Notable Army Generals
Two Countians among five Army generals who attended St Johns are listed among alumni now wearing general officer insignia. Col Freeney, missing in action on Bataan, recalled by peers, joins Col Harrison and Col Noble as Leathernecks. Major General Hartle, nicknamed Vonny, led by example alongside Col Freeney and Brig Gen Sheetz on Marshall staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
America
Marine Corps
St. John's
Col
Samuel W. Freeney
Col. Freeney
Navy Department
Bataan
William H. Clarrison
Harrison
St. John’s Philomathean Literary Society
A. Houston Noble
J. W. Knighton
Carey Jarman
USA
Russell P. Hartle
Rat-Tat
Hebron
Sheetz
George HH. Sheetz
Summit. Avenue
Hagerstown
Mal
George C. Marshall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cushwa
Milly’s
N. Potomac ST
Sears & Roebuck
Yale
Milly
Third City
Antietams
Rommel
Tunmarmies
Isia
Aentitye
Kays
Washington Street
Freeney
Rosea Wiz
Public Square
Eee
United Nations
Honduras
Shockey Furniture Company
Summit Avenue
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!