Churchill Discloses Allied Plans and U Boat Watch
Churchill outlined nine month Allied action with a big shipbuilding push and intensified U boat measures. He cited Casablanca talks with Roosevelt on Japan, and said Britain and the United States will press to defeat the Axis with expanded shipping, arming Turkey, and Russia’s front efforts while keeping Stalin at bay from direct attendance.
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John Dill
Liet Ge Henry H. Arnold
Chungking
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Britain
Japan
Roosevelt
Churchill
United Nations
Casablasca
White Sea
Black Sea
United States
Stalin
Russia
Casablanca
Europe
Adana
Ismet Inonu
Turkey
Akara
Navy Swears In Screen Star Robert Taylor as Lt (JG)
From Los Angeles on February 10 the film star Robert Taylor was sworn into the Navys Aviation Volunteer Transport Division. He will be assigned to Ferry Command transport pilot or flight instructor roles.
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Los Angeles
Robert Taylor
Naval Air Force
Navy
Aviation
Girl Is Identified By Police In Fund-Raising Case
The 19 year old girl who obtained money from local physicians dentists and clergymen has been identified from a photograph, police reported last night. Money she secured was refunded by relatives after most stories claimed she needed funds to visit a soldier friend about to leave the country. Investigators said she pretended to be another person on several occasions and she likely will be prosecuted when apprehended.
Aaron Lodge Valentine Party Planned Friday Night
Aaron Lodge No. 33 I. O. O. F. Williamsport invites Odd Fellows and wives to its Valentine party Friday February 12 at 8:00 p.m. in the Salisbury Conococheague hall. Grand Master Harry E. Fisher and staff will attend. Prizes, music, games, and refreshments await guests from town and nearby lodges.
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Aaron Lodge
Harry E. Fisher
Grand Lodge of Maryland
Baltimore
Townsend Club Meeting At Western Enterprise Fire Hall
Town send Club Nos 2 invites all interested to attend a meeting this evening at 8 o clock in the Western Enterprise Fire Hall. Bring a vehicle or vehicle note as directed.
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Townsend Club
Western Enterprise Fire Hall
Ovcinck
Nine Charged by U S Jury in Army Munitions Bribery Case
Federal grand jury in Baltimore indicted nine men tied to Triumph Explosives in Elkton Maryland on bribery and fraud schemes over about 1.42 million dollars in overpayments for army and navy munitions production. Defendants include Triumph president Gustav Kann and EVP Joseph Decker with others linked to contract brokerage and Navy inspections.
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Washington
Biddle
Triumph Explosives, Inc
Elkton
Baltimore
Triumph
Navy Department
Roosevelt
Navy
Gustav H. Kann
Pittsburgh
Joseph B. Decker
Alfréd P. Shipley
Floyd B. Picott
Forrest G. Nichols
Joseph A. McCambridge
Anthony P. Fabrizi
Elston
War Department
Frank W.forrestell
Reginald Gregory
Members Initiated At Montaarada Grange 404 Meeting
Tuesday evening regular meeting at Lappans Parish House with Master William B Leatherman presiding. Members gave February birth data, four officers installed, first and fourth degrees awarded to Mr and Mrs Robert Vickers Mr and Mrs Jacob Schaller and Kemp Kretzer. Lincoln Gettysburg address read. Next meeting set for February 23.
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Montaarada
Lappans
William Bleatherman
Lincoln
Washington
Robert Vick ‘Ers
Jacob Schaller
Kemp Kretzer
Theodore Hebb
England
D. C. White
Pat
Ada Hammond
Appeal for Junked Radio Sets for Civilian Defense
Stanley Freeze called for junked radio sets to support Washington county short wave hookup. Auto junk yards are asked to search for old automobile radios and any other type is welcome. Donors can leave names at the Office of Civilian Defense in city hall for pickup. Classes in radio building meet four nights weekly at Hagerstown high school as several sets are assembled. People may register at once to become third class radio-telephone operators.
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Stanley Freeze
Washington County
Freeze
Office of Civilian Defense
City Hall
Hagerstown High School
Leniency in enforcing 48 hour week grows with national plan
The WMC announced a manpower bureau to boost worker productivity and widen the 48 hour week. It will study absenteeism turnover and job performance to craft nationwide programs. Officials said the order could add tens of thousands to the labor force and may extend to other regions and industries.
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W.M.C
Paul V. McNutt
Chicago
W M.C
McNuit
McNutt
W M. C
William’ Green
American Federation of Labor
C.L
Philip Murray
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Baltimore
Grocers Consider Sitdown Strike Hint Amid Protest
The wording suggests grocers may stage a sitdown strike in protest. No further details or names are provided in the readable text.
Free fishing licenses proposed for seniors in Maryland counties
A bill sponsored by Delegates Howard E. Ankeney and Charles Lee would grant free fishing licenses to residents of Washington and Allegany counties aged 65 and over. Proponents say the measure would provide recreation for older adults and help alleviate meat shortages.
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Washington
Allegany Counties
Howard E. Ankeney
Washington County
Charles Lee
Allegany County
General Assembly
False Teeth Solve Dignified Comfort Woes
An ad touts a denture powder that firms plates and reduces odor and slipping. It promises secure fit, pleasant taste, and no nausea. Sold as a non acid product with a claim of improving bite and comfort for wearers.
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