Navy Hero Bulkeley Sinks 5900-Ton Vessel Off Philippines
Lieutenant John D. Bulkeley of Long Island City New York led a daring night attack in a motor torpedo boat against enemy targets in Binanga Bay near the Philippines. His crew of eight braved machine gun fire and shore batteries to torpedo a 5900 ton Japanese vessel. The Navy commended Bulkeley for successfully executing his commission as part of Admiral Hart’s Far Eastern command. The report notes only his crew was unnamed while detailing the perilous mission and the small boat’s swift tactics.
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Washington
Navy
Philippines
John D. Bulkeley
Long Island City
New York
Thomas 8
Hart
Far Eastern Command
Navy Department
Bulkeley
Mozhaisk Falls to Soviet Forces as Germans Recede
Moscow reports Mozhaisk, once a German base for as many as 100,000 troops, fell to Soviet troops led by Lieutenant General Leonid Govorov at 8:30 a.m. Monday. The Soviet claim describes a strong central counteroffensive with Moscow radio noting continued German withdrawal along a critical Smolensk highway.
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Moscow
Russia
Mozhaisk
Smolensk
London
Daily Herald
Soviet Information Bureau
Moscow Radio
Leonid Govorox
War Production Board formed by Nelson
Donald M. Nelson announced the abolition of the Office of Production Management and said six major divisions would be created under the new War Production Board. The plan includes absorbing contracts, managing priorities and allocations, and converting industry to war production with immediate effect.
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Washington
Donald M. Nelson
Office of Production Management
War Production Board
Nelson
Board Clarifies Tire Confusion in Rationing Rules
The Rationing Board explains the meaning of obsolete tires and tubes under county rules. Qualified autoists may obtain tires or tubes if their current tires are worn out and the old stock is not in production. A tire inspector must adjudge wear on the in-use tires. The document lists valid sizes and related qualifications.
Deputies’ Photo Sellout Sparks Sheriff Complaint
Milwaukee January 21 sheriff Joseph J. Shinners denounced the sale of copies of a deputy sheriffs department group photo. He said the images were sold to operators of houses of ill fame and others, making it harder to identify and procure evidence as deputies could be recognized.
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Milwaukee
Sherif Joseph J. Shinners
Milwaukee County
Plan to Abolish Trade Barriers Across Hemispheric Nations
A Commerce Department official disclosed a wartime plan to abolish all trade barriers, create a common currency for anti Axis nations, and deploy U S naval and air units to protect hemispheric shipping. The program, drafted by the United States, was expected to be approved at the American Conference of Foreign Ministers in Rio de Janeiro, with application to subscribing nations.
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Washington
Western Hemisphere
United States
Commerce Department
American Conference of Foreign Ministers
Rio de Janeiro
Col Muhlenberg Cleared Of Criticism At Court Martial
Col H C Muhlenberg, retired air corps officer, was acquitted on all charges after a 49 minute court martial in Columbus Ohio. He faced two articles of war for criticizing distribution of war planes abroad under the lend lease policy and for public political statements. The verdict now goes to Maj Gen Van Voorhis for review before War Department confirmation.
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Columbus
H. C. Kress Muhlenberg
United States
Muhlenberg
Air Corps
Edgar A. Fry
Daniel van Voorhis
Fifth Corps
War Department
Washington
Hickman Field
Hawaii
Richard N. Hurst
Hurst
Missing Bell Company taxi found near Baltimore
Police learned that the Bell Company taxicab reported missing with its new driver on his first call turned up near Baltimore this morning. A county girl was found in possession of the vehicle, and the driver failed to return on his first assignment.
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Bell Company
Baltimore
Cuba Placed On Full Wartime Footing by Cabinet Action
Havana January 21 Cuba’s cabinet ordered a full wartime footing granting broad powers to fix prices wages and salaries regulate agriculture industry and commerce and control production and supplies. The government could buy essential foods machinery livestock fuel clothing medicines and other items and expropriate key commodities if needed for defense.
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Havana
Cuba
Legislation Would Limit War Profits Legislation Would Limit War Profits
Far reaching measures to curb profits on defense work and force special interest groups to reveal finances were outlined by House Naval Committee chair Vinson. He plans bills requiring big chambers of commerce unions and other groups to report assets liabilities contributions and expenditures to a federal agency. The push follows committee findings that some naval contract profits were excessive and questions to contractors were not fully answered.
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Washington
House Naval Committee
Vinson
D-Ga
Roosevelt
Jurors Drawn For February Jury Duty
Judge Joseph D. Mish drew jurors for the February term of court opening Monday February 9. Names span Hagers Blown Nelson House Hancock Chester Creek Boonsboro Smithsburg Rohrersville Leitersburg Sandy Hook Cearfoss Ringgold Indian Springs Beaver Creek Halfway and more.
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Joseph D. Mish
Hagers
Nelson House
Byron J. Grimes
Charles F. Strole
Abram C. Ruth
Samuel L. Greenawalt
Clarence W. Emerson
Brewer L. Stouffer
Harry L. Henneberger
C. Dyson Burnett
G. W. Tyler
Charles C. Ditto, Jr
Allen Long
Charles O. Ward
Robert L. Martin
Dillon, Jr
Boonsboro
Charles H. Minne
British bombers hit Japanese airfields in Malaya
Singapore January 21 British bombers launched heavy and successful strikes on Japanese held airstrips in Malaya last night, the headquarters communique said. Sixty four killed and 154 injured in an attack on this British base by about 90 heavy bombers yesterday.
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Singapore
Malaya
Fractures Leg Suffered By Agnes Huff In Fall
Agnes M Huff of Hagerstown Route 3 suffered a fractured lower left leg in a fall yesterday. She was taken to Washington County Hospital for treatment and later returned home.
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Agnes M . Huff
Hagerstown
Route 3
Washington County Hospital
Three Here Join Army Tuesday
Hagerstown area men enlisted in the Army of the United States yesterday through the local recruiting office and were sent to the Baltimore receiving station for their assignments. The enlistees named are Richard B. Snyder of 308 South Potomac Street, Lester L. Ridenour of 307 Reynolds Avenue, and Albert L. Wiley of Big Pool. Five other local county men also enlisted yesterday.
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Hagerstown
Army of the United States
Baltimore
Frank Likar
Richard B. Snyder
South Potomac Street
Lester L. Ridenour
Reynolds Avenue
Albert Ll. Wiley
Big Pool
Garfield Man Fatally Burned in Cabin Fire
Mrs. Hubert Wolfe of Smithsburg learns from La Plata Maryland hospital that Richard L. Lewis of Garfield Maryland died from severe burns sustained when his cabin burned Sunday night near Waldorf. He lived near timber land where he worked for W. M. Wills. Fellow workers found and pulled him from bed but medical prognosis was poor. The fire was thought caused by a cigarette or stove explosion. Burial set for Garfield Thursday morning.
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Hubert Wolfe
Smithsburg
Richard L. Lewis
Garfield
la Plata
Charles County
Waldorf
Lewis
W. M. Wills
County allocates 475000 fire insurance among agents
The Board of County Commissioners distributed 475000 worth of fire insurance on county property among city agencies and representatives. Payouts vary with each agency’s business volume.
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Board of County Commissioners
Terrace Homes Sold on The Terrace
The Marshall Wilson residence on The Terrace was sold to a buyer from Nicodemus National Bank, trustee. The John E. Stone braker former Governor Hamilton home on The Terrace was previously purchased by Philo A Statton and wife, who have taken possession several weeks ago.
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Marshall Wilson
Nicodemus National Bank
John E. Stonebraker
Governor Hamilton
Philo A. Statton
Defense Road Approved for Fairchild Plant Traffic Outlet
The Federal Public Roads Administration approved a defense highway from the Fairchild plant to Maugansville and Hagerstown, with work to start after War Department approval. County road Superintendent Hetzer plans an immediate start to ease congestion on U S Route 11, as traffic counts show heavy flow at shift changes.
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Federal Public Roads Administration
C. William Fietzer
Fairchild
Maugansville
Hagerstown
War Department
O. K
Hetzer
Board of County Commissioners
State Roads Commission
Burger And Woman Assessed Fines
Milton Burger and Effie Houser were fined 25 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail after a brawl in a North Mulberry street apartment. Burger faced assault charges, Houser faced disorderly conduct. Police reported slashes on Burger’s wrists and blood in the room, with Burger later taken into custody.
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Milton Burger
Effie Houser
North Mulberry Street
Harry BE. Snyder
Burger
Houser
Russian envoy Smetanin to depart Tokyo for Moscow
London dispatch says Russian ambassador to Tokyo, Constan tin Smetanin, will leave for Moscow to report on various matters and to recover his health. The Japanese radio quoted by Xeuters notes he has been in poor health since last year.
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London
Constantin Smetanin
Tokyo
Moscow
Xeuters
Smetanin
Joe
Twin Sons Win Annapolis and West Point Appointments
Vashon Washington family pride centered on twins John and George Smith. John earned an Annapolis appointment while George was selected for West Point, marking a notable achievement for the Smith household.
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Vashon
Wash
George J. Smith
John
Annapolis
George
West Point
Darden Takes Office As Virginia Governor
Richmond Virginia Jan 21 Colgate Darden Jr 44 former Marine aviator and ex congressman assumed the governorship replacing Gov James H Price in a war time ceremony without fanfare Darden is linked to VirginiaDemocratic organization and by marriage to the Du Pont family
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Richmond
Virginia
Colgate Darden, Jr
Marine Corps
House of Representatives
du Pont
James H. Price
Darden
Newsboys Are Top Salesmen
Herald-Mail reports Newsboys have sold between 60 000 and 65 000 ten cent US Defense Savings Stamps. The boys pledge to continue selling for the duration and provide a patriotic service. Many subscribers have yet to form the habit of weekly purchases. readers can call the Herald-Mail to arrange orders.
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Herald-Mail
U. S. Defense
Dizzy Driver Fined After Stop by Sheriff Deputy
Herbert Overcash, 34, Chambersburg, arrested by Deputy Roy L. Stoner on a drink and driving charge. He paid $160 and costs to Magistrate Harry E. Snyder in city court this morning after his wide corner drew attention from the officer, a former city officer.
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Herbert Overcash
Chambersburg
Roy L. Stoner
Harry E. Snyder
Overcash
Stoner
No Surprise to Proud Wife New Hero of War
Mrs Hilda Bulkeley speaks proudly of Lieut John Duncan Bulkeley the navy torpedo boat hero who sank a 5000 ton Japanese vessel in Binanga Bay Philippines. The Long Island City father chats about family and war, saying his decks are cleared yet worries his 16 month old daughter Joan Isabel must have plenty of milk and a normal childhood.
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Bulkeley
Long Island
United States
Japan
Joan Isabel
Joan
County Tire Quota Given for February
Washington county was allotted 138 tires and 298 tubes for February. Louis C. Burr state rationing administrator said the county may sell 42 tires and 35 tubes for passenger cars and motorcycles and 96 tires and 163 tubes for trucks, subject to county rationing board approval. Adjustments may follow January certificate analysis. Allotments are not cumulative and unused tires revert to the jackpot.
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Washington County
Louis C. Burr
Burr
Roads Slick in Garrett County Weather Report
State Roads Commission headquarters reported slick highways in the extreme western part of the state. Garrett County saw a light snow after a Monday squall, causing slippery conditions on some roads. Allegany and Washington counties had minor snow with few flakes. Temperature fell to 40 degrees per Keedysville observer J. A. Miller.
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State Roads Commission
Garrett County
Allegany
Washington
J. A. Miller
Keedysville
British raid on Emden sparks fires. four planes lost
London officials report another air strike on the Emden naval base, a major RAF target in ten days of raids. The Air Ministry says many fires were started in the port area and four aircraft were lost in the operation.
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London
Emden
RAF
Air Ministry
Surprise Raid Report From War Fronts In Pacific
War Department bulletins describe MacArthur forces driving back Japanese in the Philippines with heavy enemy losses on the Batan peninsula. Japanese infiltrations were repelled. U S casualties were moderate. A guerrilla raid on a Japanese airfield at Tuguegarao killed 110 and routed 300 others. Red Star estimates large opposing forces in Luzon as U S troop movements continue.
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Tvele
United Ni Ing
AEF. Vanguas
Philippines
War Department
Douglas MacArthur
Batan
Comunique
Uv. Ss
Luzon
MacArthur
Tuguesgarao
Red Star
U. S
China Urges US Britain to Aid China War Effort
The Chinese press called for a convoy system to rush war materiel to Chungking and urged extended credits to the government to aid its war effort. It also hailed American leaders’ recent statements as aligning with Chinese aims to focus on crushing Germany and hasten Japan's defeat.
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Chungking
China
United States
Britain
Ae Chungking
Pacific
Germany
Japan
U.S
Frank Knox
Adolf Hitler
America
Archbishop of Canterbury to resign March 31
The Archbishop of Canterbury Cosmo Gordon Lang announced his resignation for March 31 to allow a younger successor. Lang, primate of all England, has led the church since July 27, 1928, and was 71 last October.
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London
Canterbury
All
England
Edward VII
Cosmo Gordon Lang
Divorce suit filed by Wilson against Dessie Wilson
David H. Wilson through attorney Grace Gerber Silverberg filed a divorce suit today seeking dissolution of marriage from Dessie F.P. Wilson. The action names both spouses and requests court relief.
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David H. Wilson
Grace Gerber Silverberg
Dessie FP. Wilsony
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