Rationing plan set for tires by county committee
Mayor Sweehey forwards recommendations for a three member county rationing committee with a single distributing officer to govern tire allocation starting next Monday January 5. Eligible groups include essential public health and freight transport but most motorists face new tire limits. bicycle tires remain mostly unrestricted.
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Richard H. Sweehey
Isaac $. George
Maryland Defense Council
Washington County
Office of
Russians Build Armored Train in Wartime Effort
A group of Russian railway workers in a repair shop built an armored train for the war effort. The 100 ton locomotive features three inch steel protection and four armored cars with double steel, machine guns, mortars, and a revolving turret. The crew plans to direct it from a super turret with multiple communications lines. The commander jokes about lacking reverse capability and hopes to reach Berlin.
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Russia
Army
Berlin
Christmas Dinner Coincidence In Richmond With Private York
Private Alvin York, famed sergeant's nephew, dined with Mrs. A. W. Jennings in Richmond after she invited him upon learning he was stationed at Camp Lee. She chanceily picked him among soldiers on Broad Street while seeking her guest. Roosevelt hints U S war materials could head to Kamchatka.
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Richmond
Alvin York
A. W. Jennings
Camp Lee
Private York
Treasury plan behind defense bonds sales drive
The Treasury aims to ease pressure by appealing to public desire to aid national defense and save for future needs. Buy Defense Savings Stamps where convenient, at post offices, banks, savings and loan associations, or retail stores. Purchase stamps regularly and exchange completed albums for Defense Savings Bonds.
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The
Treasury
Defense
School Budget Is Presented by County Board
The county board reviewed a $834,593 school budget, with $280,000 state support and a $554,598 county portion plus about $30,000 for elections. The instructional services item totals 664,340 and the draft budget is $29,000 higher than last year. The panel also plans to retire $15,000 of school bonds in 1942. Final levy action is expected by week’s end.
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Segular
Scouts Camp in Catoctin Area
Senior Scouts mostly of Hagel rank left for the Catoctin Recreational Area yesterday to spend a few days. They are Explorer Scouts of Troop 12 St. Jon's Episcopal Church led by Floyd Neal. Jordan Bean is scoutmaster. About 20 members of Troop 4 St. Paul's Methodist Church left for a winter camping trip at Catoctin last Saturday and expect to return.
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Hagle
Catoctin
St. Jon's Episcopal Church
Floyd Neal
Jordan Bean
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Caloctin
Towns named Okay and O. K. appear in Arkansas Oklahoma and Kentucky
A quirky geographic note highlights towns bearing the names Okay in Arkansas and Oklahoma and an O. K. in Kentucky. The item contrasts the similar names across states, illustrating local naming oddities and regional variety.
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Kentucky
O. K
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Okay
Martial Law Proclaimed in Singapore After Air Raids
Singapore reports martial law after four heavy Japanese air assaults with 11 casualties and minimal damage to the British base. Military courts will handle Fifth-Column acts looting and restricted movement in designated districts as Japan presses the Perak front near Ipoh with costly, limited gains.
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Singapore
Japan
Perak
Ipoh
Malayan
British describe Singapore raids and Kuantan bombardment
The British Command gave a brief report on four enemy raids on Singapore last night causing damage to thatched buildings and a small petrol store fire with four casualties reported. Kuantan on the Malayan Peninsula was bombed with no damage or casualties.
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Singapore
Kuantan
Malayan
Boundary Dispute Between Frederick and Washington Ends
County Commissioners from Frederick and Washington counties approve a compromise boundary after a joint survey begun last October. Longstanding tax bill confusion ends as the new line is filed in land records at Frederick and Hagerstown, affecting residents at Blue Ridge Summit and Weverton.
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Frederick
Washington
Blue Ridge Summit
Weverton
Hagerstown
Davis Gives Bonds to Sons in Christmas Gift
Thomas J. Davis, Kent County supervisor of assessments, sent $1000 defense savings bonds to each of his three sons as Christmas presents.
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NICE
Chestertown
Thomas J. Davis
Kent County
Women Train In Defense Courses Surpass Expectations
Women newly enrolled in sheet metal and welding courses at the National Defense Training School on West Washington street have surpassed expectations in ease and facility, with 68 currently enrolled and more classes planned as the West Washington site expands. Instructors report a serious attitude and readiness to master details, with graduates to be referred to Fairchild Corp for placement.
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National Defense Training School
West Washington Street
Brewer L. Stouffer
West Washington
South Potomac Street
Benjamin G. Willis
Washington County
Defense Training
Stouffer
Fairchild Corp
Women excel in new learning say instructors at Will
Stouffer reports that instructors told him women entering their new study show enthusiasm and interest in the work, with some cases indicating they are superior to men in their undertaking as future draft calls are discussed by army officials.
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Stouffer
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