Six Killed in Bomber Crash at March Field Calif
Investigations began into the crash of an Army 93rd Bombardment Pursuit Squadron bomber at Marion mountain three miles northeast of Hullwild San Bernardino National Forest. Six officers and men died as the 22 ton bomber struck a snow line, exploded, and burned. Names include First Lieut Harold A Turner pilot Corning California Second Lieut Donald T Ward co pilot West Los Angeles First Lieut Vernon Mc Cauley Riverside Staff Sergeant Thomas F Sweet Riverside and Corporal Frank J Sirak Salem Oregon.
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March Field
Calif
Army
93Rd
Marion Mountain
San Bernardino National Forest
Hullwild
Idyllwild Inn
Pine Cove
Harold A. Turner
Corning
Donald T. Ward
West Los Angeles
Vernon McCauley
Riverside
Thomas F. Sweet
Frank J. Sirak
Saiem
Ore
Army air corps veteran trains with B 17 in practice flight
Radioman Private James C Sos siong from Bisbee Arizona and Lieut Turner an Army Air Corps reserve veteran of six years experience took part in a practice flight with the B 17 standard heavy bombardment aircraft. March Field operates 36 of these bombers capable of 30000 feet ascent. A Buddhist cave 212 millin length in the Shonan district Japan was carved out by head.
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James C. Sossiong
Bisbee
Ariz
Turner
Army Air Corps Reserve
March Field
Shonan
Japan
Britons 36 Years Old Ordered to Register for Call-Up
London reports Britons aged 36 must register January 17 and 18 for military duty. The Labour and National Service Ministry aims to mobilize about 250000 more men as Britain expands its army. War Office calls this “the weapon which ultimately will force the submission of the enemy.” About 2 million currently serve, with 1 million in the home guard. Registration under the conscription act starts at age 19.
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London
Ministry of Labor and National Service
Britain
War Office
Home Guard
Auto Death Toll Rises Across Maryland Areas
Washington county reported three automobile fatalities last month as Maryland totals climb. Frederick, Allegany, Howard, and Wicomico counties each logged five deaths, while Baltimore County bound seven and Baltimore City saw fourteen. Year to date Maryland deaths reach 474, with prior years showing 377 in 1939, 872 in 1938, and 518 in 1937.
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Washington County
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Frederick
Allegany
Howard
Wicomico
Marsford
Baltimore County
Baltimore City
Maryland
Princess Martha of Norway Faces Maryland Taxes
Maryland Law Department rules Crown Princess Martha is liable for state income tax if she remains a Maryland resident. The ruling notes a guest status does not affect abode residency and that exemptions apply only to temporary visitors. The opinion also confirms she must pay motor vehicle taxes in the state.
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Baltimore
Dee
Martha of
Norway
Maryland
State Law Department
Sumner Welles
Willam L. Henderson
United States
Martha
Bethesda
Welles
Henderson
Law Department
Ten recommended for Yale paroles
James Baker a 36 year old life-term inmate for first degree murder of James Carey in 1925 and Daniel Kirby serving 18 years for second degree murder were among ten prisoners recommended for executive clemency by parole director Herman M. Moser. Moser also continued one case and made unfavorable reports in ten others at the last parole hearing before Christmas.
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Annapolis
James Baker
James Carey
Worcester County
Herman M. Moser
Daniel Kirby
Baltimore County
Moser
Wives Pour Water On Husband In Divorce Court
In a divorce case from MEMwtiis dated December 19 a wife testified she poured water on her husband’s bed to rouse him after a hard day’s work, and the court granted the divorce.
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Memwtiis
Wenn
Charleys Aunt charms Broadway with Jose Ferrer
The piece notes the long run at Royalty Theatre London since 1892 and its Broadway revival this season starring Jose Ferrer the Puerto Rican actor. It highlights Ferrer’s background at Princeton and ties to James Stewart and notes Ferrer speaks fluent English.
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Herman Allen
New York
Royalty Theater
London
Charles Frohman
Charley
Grandpa
Ferer
Princeton
James
Mr. Smith
Washington
Stewart
Joe" Ferrer
Ferrer
Oxford Luncheon Plot Goes Awry in Theatrical Farce
In a vintage stage spoof, Young Chesney and Wickham plan a luncheon at Oxford with two young ladies but Aunt from Brazil is delayed. Charley imitates Babberley to act as chaperone and chaos unfolds as imposture and confusion drive the comedy. Meanwhile reports from Manila recount a disaster as eighteen Moros die in a crocodile-infested river after a makeshift raft sinks, leaving seven survivors.
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Jack Chesney
Charley Wickham
Oxford
Charley
Brazil
Ola Babbs
Manila
Agus Zirér
Luebert's Iron Tonic Tablets Promises Strength
Weak and run down men and women are urged to try Luebert's Iron Tonic Tablets. Each package contains sixteen tablets with iron cod liver extract and blood building tonics said to restore tone and vigor to mind and body. Price 50 cents per box. free trial offer available with 10 cent mailing charge. A G Luchert, Pottsville Pa.
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Luebert
A. G. Luchert
P. D. Contesville
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Wurlitz
Tor
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Notin
Trentience
Shockey Furniture Coummit Avenue
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Seagram
YALE
Congress of Industrial Organization
James B. Carey
Philip Murray
Frank Rosenblum
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
S. H. Dalrymple
Rubber Workers
Emil Rieve
Textile
R. J. Thomas
Automobile Workers
Jose Ferrer
America
Rudy
Rexall
Hamilton Corner
the Bon Ton
Hollander
Hagerstown
Fancourt Babberley
Washington Street
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