Changes In Draft Rules Take Effect February First
Changes to the draft system will start February 1 with a revised pre induction exam process. Eligibles in class 1-A will be dispatched to induction stations for medical screening and then sent home as civilians unless found fit.
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Washington
Selective Service
Congress
Army
Navy
Army General Service
Army Limited Service
Marines
Coast Guard
Armed Services
Examination for fourth class postmaster at Managansville
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an examination to fill the fourth class postmaster position at Managansville. The test will be held in this city with applications due February 4. The past salary was 853 dollars, temporarily increased by 15 percent, and applicants must be between 21 and 65.
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U.S. Civil Service Commission
Managansville
Coat Stolen From Hagertown High School
Lucille Ruth of the 1700 block Virginia Avenue reported the larceny yesterday of a topcoat from Hagertown High School.
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Lucille Ruth
Virginia Avenue
Hagerstown High School
State Policeman Ousted From Post
Baltimore reports Thom as M Ward a State Patrolman was found guilty of merit system and State Police rules violations and was permanently dismissed by State employment commissioner Walter D Owens. Col Ober the police superintendent charged Ward with incompetence insubordination conduct unbecoming and failure to be armed after a November 1 altercation with an unidentified Black man who allegedly took Ward's money and badge.
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Baltimore
Jan
State
Thomas M. Ward
Walter D. Owens
Col. Ober
Ward
Col
Ober
Wife Of Former President Hoover Dies
New York reports the death of Mrs. Herbert Hoover, First Lady from 1929 to 1933, at Waldorf Towers after a heart attack. She died with former President Hoover beside her. two sons Allan and Herbert Hoover Jr. notified. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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New York
Jan
Herbert Hoover
America
Hoover
Waldorf Towers
Ralph H. Boots
Allan Hoover
California
Herbert Hoover, Jr
Hoovers
Mrs. Hoover
China
London
Commerce
Jury To Probe Booze Shortage
A grand jury investigation of the liquor shortage was broadened nationwide. The Justice Department obtained subpoenas for records of five large distillers vintners processors and wholesalers. Wendell Berge said the probe seeks possible monopolistic practices and whether large distillers hoarded stock or output and the introduction of new brand names.
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Grand
Justice Department
Big Four
Schenley
Hiram Walker
National Distillers
Seagrams
Wendell Berge
Reds encircle Kirovograd amid Soviet advances
The Soviet drive tightens west and south of Berdichey and along the Shepetovka railway, with Kirovograd cut off and German positions described as disastrous. Vatutin’s 300 mile arc advances near Berdichev and Komsomolskaya while German escapes rely on the Dniester rail route.
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Pavrilion
Kirovograd
Novou- Krainka
Smela
Kiev
Berdichey
Shepetovka
Vinnitsa
Bug River
Odessa-Warsaw
Zhmerinka
Dniester River
Dniester
Konev
Ther
Hitler
Dnieper
Rzhishchev
Belaya Tserkey
Nikolai F. Vatutin
Ukraine
Berdichev
Tanushpol
Farter
Komsomolskaya
Lipovets
Red
Pair Taken On Ride Of Terror
A Washington airport taxi ride turned into a terror episode as two armed men robbed a receptionist from the United States Embassy in Havana and a driver named Corman after boarding near the airport. They escaped with cash watches and a boastful threat, while the stolen limousine remained missing and FBI agents pursued leads.
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United States
Havana
Toronto
Corman
Washington
Miss Platt
Baltimore
Cormanas
Washington National Airport Transportation Company
FBI
Treasury Tightens Whisky Control With Daily Reports
The Treasury announced a shift from monthly to daily reports from whisky wholesalers on consignments. Secretary Morgenthau said the change will enable immediate tracing of every liquor shipment flagged as unusual or suspicious, in a broader effort to curb black market operations.
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Treasury
Morgenthau
Walker Says Conscience Guided Esquire Ban
General Walker defends his decision to suspend Esquire magazine from second class mail, claiming conscience guided him and the law is unclear. He rejected being censor and set a Feb 28 appeal deadline, noting a panel advised but he alone finalizes the action. The case hinges on obscenity and whether second class status serves public information while avoiding government subsidy.
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Walker
Esquire Ban
James Marlow
George Zielke
Washington
Jan
Esquire
Haseen
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Congress
U. S. Postal Service
Sharpsburg News Notes Holiday Visits and Local Updates
Sharpsburg January report lists residents visiting relatives over the holidays including Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Shroder and family, Washington. It notes Holy Communion at Trinity Lutheran at 10 30 a m with Rev H P Lan pastor. Naval personnel EMIC USN Cape May N J and Ensor Otto MM3/c gain updates. Several residents travel to Baltimore Xenia and other cities for studies or family gathering. Trinity Lutheran Sunday school holds annual election of officers.
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Sharpsburg
Ronald Shroder
Washington
Chas. Bender
Oliver Grove
Trinly Lutheran Church
H. PD. Chaplan
John D. Renner
EMI/c
USN
Cape May
Chas. Swain
Nihifer Kipe
Pvt
Elwood Kipe
Italy
Ensor B. Otto
U. S. Naval Training School
Dearborn
Mich
Upper West
Eleanor Blessing
Xenia
Ohio
Hare
Fred Renneburg
Carl Eavey
John Eavey
James L. Eavey
Medical School
University of Maryland
Charles Clarke
Thurmont
W. D. Furry
Ashland College
Ashland
Warren Adams
Gen. M. Snavely
BR. Rowlette
Burlington
N. C
Raymond Showe
Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
Local school officers listed for coming year
Results follow for the ensuing year with J. W. Dorsey as superintendent of the intermediate department and E. P. Earley as assistant. Albert Bowers, A. H. Dorsey, Hubert Stine, Elmer Poffenberger, Chas. F. Gross, Bull Tom DeLauney, Bobby Fisher, Miss Martha Gross, and Edna V. Earley are named in various posts including librarians, assistants, and cradle roll superintendent. Miss Martha Gross entertained four tables of bridge. Kenton Baker of Missouri is on furlough at his home.
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Cers
J. W. Dorsey
E. P. Earley
Albert, Bowers
A. H. Dorsey
Hubert Stine
Elmer Poffenberger
Chas. F. Gross
Bull Tom DeLauney
Bobby Fisher
Martha Gross
Virginia Chapman
Edna V. Earley
Kenton Baker
Missouri
Medal Presented Sergeant Fiorio in England
Sergeant Arthur C. Fiorio, son of Mr and Mrs, 604 West Washington Street, has been awarded the U S good conduct medal for devotion to duty efficiency and good conduct. He is in England and notes beautiful places and friendly locals though rationing is widely unknown back home. He sends greetings to friends.
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Arthur C. Fiorio
Bond Drive Talk At Hagerstown Retailers Meeting
John D. Hollyday and L. Vinton Hershey led a Hagerstown Retailers meeting at the Hamilton Hotel yesterday. Hollyday outlined a $200 stamp quota per sales clerk and a county goal of 2,500,000 for the drives starting January 18, while Hershey discussed retailer roles and his 1944 outlook. Also present were A. Jay Schaff in the Navy and Herman L. Mills of the Chamber of Commerce.
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John D. Hollyday
L. Vinton Hershey
Hagerstown
Mr. Hershey
Washington
A. Jay Schaff
Herald-Mail Company
Navy
Herman L. Mills
Chamber of Commerce
Car Crash On Fairground Ave Adds Passenger
A crash on Fairground Avenue involved Richard A. Wolfensberger driving a car with Chauncer W. Geyer of Lee Street as a second passenger. Earlier report listed only a young woman as a passenger.
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Fairground Avenue
Chauncer W. Geyer
Lee Street
Richard A. Wolfensberger
De Seversky Sees Jet Planes Invasion Weapon
Major Alexander P. de Seversky predicts jet propelled aircraft will be a key tactical weapon against the Axis and may be used in a western invasion of Europe. He notes jet propulsion offers high speed at altitude, with potential for home defense use and interceptor roles, and discusses possible installations in bombers and aircraft carriers. He also suggests future wing shaping and altitude capabilities could remove the need for propellers and wings.
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Steven Williams
New York
Jan
Europe
Alexander P. de Seversky
de Severesky
Fiy
Japan
Russia
Baltic Sea
de Seversky
Caribou of Alaska Exhibit Quick Water Escape
The Caribou of Alaska are noted as strong swimmers, capable of moving through water at speeds up to five miles per hour when frightened, showcasing remarkable aquatic mobility.
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Alaska
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