Engineers to study plans for air raid protection
UWASHINGTON Jan 13 A committee of outstanding engineers convened Sunday to seek guidance for civilian defense measures. They discussed air raid shelters water supply and power protection and latest methods to safeguard the population in war. The group included Department members and representatives from New York City and American Society, aiming to inform future civilian defense plans.
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Sundey
Simson
WW “Department
New York City
Jordaz
American’ Stereos Association
New
Engineers
City
Eugene Wi
Department Ofe Stal
Ites
Three Injured In Highway Crash At Leitersburg Pike
Three Waynesboro men were injured when an automobile struck the rear of a truck near Antietam Creek bridge on the Leitersburg pike shortly after midnight Sunday. Driver Charles E. Danzberger, 27, and truck operator Steven Farkas, 19, plus passenger Joseph Aldrich, 23, were treated at Washington County Hospital for cuts and bruises. both vehicles were badly damaged.
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Waynesboro
Antietam Creek
Leitersburg Pike
Sherif
Charles E. Danzberger
Steven Farkas
Danzberger
Farkas
Joseph Aldrich
Carrier pigeon found bearing serial No 49403577
Police seek the owner or handler of a carrier pigeon found yesterday bearing the serial number 49403577. Investigators ask anyone with information to come forward to identify the bird and its affiliated party.
Wyand Elected President of Bank
Grant Wyand was elected president of the Citizens National Bank of Keadysville at an organization meeting of the board of directors held in January. Directors named include H Paul Bovey, Russell H Geeting, George Line, and others with officers such as Russel H Geeting vice president and George Line secretary.
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Grant Wyand
Citizens National Banh of Keadysville
Russil H. Geeting
George S.line
George WW. Baxter
Carhier
Paul N. Wyand
Eetvaskier
Harry Brindle
Hagers Sown
Willkie surveys war plan and lends support to modified aid bill
Willkie announces he favors passage with modification of Roosevelt aid-to-Britain legislation and will travel to England to survey the war. He calls for thorough debate and amendments to keep war powers in Congress, criticizes partisan framing, and defends the democratic process while asserting need for emergency action.
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New York
Wesedll L. Willkie
Roosevelt
England
Alf M. Landon
Willkie
Kenses
Topeka
Wilkie
Congress
Willie
United States
Alfred M. Landon
Wilson hints at Europe visits and timing for waffling diplomatic steps
Wilkie discusses possible lend lease modifications and future overseas meetings. He aims to see anyone who wants to meet him and hopes to schedule abroad appointments in the week of January 19, possibly starting then. He plans to return for the Lincoln Day dinner on February 12 and doubts visiting unoccupied France. He faces a heavy mail load, receiving about 220 000 letters since the election, with 5 002 delivered daily, and has narrowed employment offers to two or three.
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Europe
Wilikis
Witkle
National Republican Club
Frances
Willkie
Salesman Held On Federal Charges In Maryland
J. M. alias E. Morris, about 52, arrested in Martinsburg by Inspector Dix on fraud charges. He allegedly answered a paint firm ad, worked as a salesman, mailed two fake orders, and altered two checks and a money order for 77.10 dollars in commissions. Warrant issued November 28 by U S Commissioner D Angle Wollinger.
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E. H. Morris
Hagerstown
Martinshburg
Dix
H. R. Maugans
Martin
U.S
D. Angle Wollinger
Clergyman's Son Is Slain in Mountain Road Fatality
In Ep arta Pennsylvania a 3 year old truck driver was held on murder charges for slaying 18 year old Robert R. Hackman, son of a local pastor, after a quarrel over a girl. Hackman’s body was found beside his car on a Jun e mountain road. police say the suspect admitted the killing and described taking Hackman to an isolated preserve for a beating. Hackman had been involved with a woman the attacker had known. The suspect was expected to be charged today.
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Robert R. Hackman
Jonesy Mountain
Here
E. R. Rubincam
Hackman
Charles MM. Hackman
Hackmans
Lincoln
Rubiacam
Rubincam
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Hel
Classes Suspended At Washington and Jefferson College
Washington and Jefferson College suspended classes for two days due to influenza among 550 students. Dean FE M Wever said the suspension lasts until Wednesday morning, noting the illness is mild and no student is seriously ill. He reported 77 cases at noon and 106 by morning.
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Washington
Washington and Jefferson College
FE. M. Wever
Defense Bill Faces Battle in Senate Debate
The article reports a heated Senate debate over a defense bill with lawmakers split on wartime powers and aid to Allies. Wheeler derides the measure as warlike while Lee argues England must be supported to stave off greater risk, urging action to prevent total war.
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Hagland
Willkie
Senate
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England
Greece
China
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D-Ga
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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America
Great Britain
Lee
Hitler
Europe
Attempted Safe Crack at L J Wiebepin Factory
City police reported a break in at the L J Wiebepin factory in the 400 block of North Foundry Street. Entry occurred through a window and an attempted safe cracking was observed with evidence that suggests an effort to gain access to the door.
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L. J. Wiebepin
Foundry Street
Neely Takes Office Oath Amid Swift Party Power Play
In Charleston West Virginia January 13 Democratic factions clash over Neelys succession as he is sworn in at midnight and moves to name a U S Senate appointee while Holt also signals his pick. The scene centers on a disputed dual appointment and political maneuvering.
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Charleston
W. Va
U. S. Senate
West Virginia
Matthew Mansfield Neely
Neely
Senate
Homer A. Holt
Democratic Party
Joseph Rosier
Fairmort State Teachers College
Jo N. Kerna
State Supreme Court
A. Hele Watkins
Watkins
Secretary of State
Ofice
Neek
Suneter
Children Die in Kent Island Fire
Two black children Wallace Handy and Maurice Handy died in a blaze that destroyed 10 small oyster packer houses on Kent Island Saturday night. Twenty one occupants lived there, most were away when the fire started and lost everything.
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Centerville
Kent Island
Wallace Handy
Maurice Handy
Theft reports from Glenside and Randolph streets
D E Willis on Glenside avenue reported 39 dollars in cash and 22 50 in endorsed checks stolen from trousers in his bathroom over the weekend. E L Doub Jr on Randolph avenue reported a radiator cap stolen from his car parked on South Prospect street Saturday night.
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D.E. Willis
Glenside Avenue
E. L. Doub, Jr
Randolph Avenue
South Prospect Street
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