Axis drives eastward recaptures agedabia in new push
Cairo Jan 23 Axis mechanized troops advancing 90 miles from El Hiela recaptured Agedabia and moved over ground recently lost in a renewed forward thrust. British communique noted continued advance with German and Italian units supported by bombers and artillery, while light Allied forces withdrew east of Age Rabia. Separately, Lawrence E Davis enlisted in the U S Army at the local office and Lula E Ridge filed for divorce from Albert Ridge.
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Cairo
el Heila
Agedabia
Middle East
Mersa Brega
Gulf of Sirte -Mudway
Agheila
Erwin Rommel
Beara Brega
Britain
Fighth
Age- Rabia
Two Acquitted By Magistrate In Kentucky Case
Levi H. DeHaven and Bruce Luttrell were found not guilty by Magistrate Martin V. Bostetter in a city court proceeding charging assault on Kenneth Boward Qard. The incident occurred weeks earlier at a local hotel. Boward testified he was drinking and cannot recall the events, possibly slipping after a push or fall. Former State's Attorney Martin Ingram represented the defendants.
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Levi H. DeHaven
Bruce Luttrell
Martin
Bostetter
Kenneth Bow Qard
DeHaven
Pattrell
Boward
Washington County
Ingram
Luttrell
Three family killings found near Catonsville
Baltimore on January 23 two married sisters Helen Johnson 21 and Irene Carter 32 were found dead beside Johnnycake road near Catonsville. Helen was shot in the head and Irene stabbed. a unidentified man also shot lay nearby. Police noted no knives or pistols at the scene and said the victims may have been slain elsewhere and dumped. Leonard Johnson identified his wife Helen. Bodies moved to the Baltimore City morgue as investigators hunted for weapons and motive.
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Baltimore
Catonsville
Baltimore County
Johnnycake Road
Harry Souers
George Trammell
George Neéb
Souers
George S. Kieffer
Helen Johnson
Irene Carter
Leonard Johnson
Alberton
Johnson
Oscar Grimes
Hollofield
Election Board Had Busy Year 1941 Summary
The Board of Election Supervisors registered 437 new voters in 1941 with 297 Democrats and 128 Republicans, issued 215 transfers, filed 280 declarations of intention, and issued 1 236 certificates to help obtain birth certificates. They removed 358 names from permanent files and changed 62 party affiliations. Over two years with permanent registration, 3 125 new voters were registered and 2 956 transfers issued, plus 1 464 certificates. With 1942 as an election year, extra registration is anticipated and county centers will host visits in summer to assist new voters.
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Board of Election Supervisors
Thief Steals Wheel. Tire Left Behind in Centerville
Centerville Indiana January 23 A motorist reported to Sheriff Jack Bailey that a thief stole a wheel from his car but left the tire behind. Tires are being rationed at the time.
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Centerville
Jack Bailey
Mutinous Crew Hailed as Heroes in Pacific Port
A mutinous crew comprising Russians, Chinese, and Dutch aboard a Japanese freighter turned over its officers to U.S. authorities after overpowering them to prevent reaching Yokohama following Pearl Harbor. The ship, carrying 4000 tons of coal, reached an undisclosed Pacific port where locals greeted the mutineers, while Navy rules barred disclosure of the ship and port.
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Seattle
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Pacific
United States
Yokohama
U. S. Navy
Army seeks record funds for 33000 warplanes knockout blow
Arlington report shows Army asking 12.5 billion dollars to build 33,000 planes for an offensive knockout blow. Lt Gen H H Arnold testified to the House Appropriations Committee that the program speeds up preparedness and supports Allied air power, with 7.14 billion for aircraft and 1.55 billion for armament and bombs among the allocations.
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Washington
Army
House
H. H. Arnold
Air
United States
House Appropriations Committee
Arnold
Congress
Battery Theft and Wallet Stolen Reported
Lewis Wingert of 323 North Potomac Street reports yesterday's motor battery theft from his car parked behind his home. G. E. Eyler of West Franklin Street reports wallet theft containing $38 in cash and provides police with a suspect description.
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Lewis Wingert
North Potomac Street
G. E B. Eyler
West Franklin Street
Not To Improve Frederick Airport Plans Abandoned
Plans for developing De trick Field near Frederick as a first class airport have been practically abandoned. The project was not listed in Civil Aeronautics Authority or War Department prospectuses. Informed sources said the $1,258,590 Maryland airport appropriation by the CAA had been fully allocated to Hagerstown and Salisbury.
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Detrick Field
Frederick
Civilian Aeronautics Authority
War Department
Maryland
C.A.A
Hagerstown
Salisbury
FDR Expects Report on Surprise Pearl Harbor Attack
President Roosevelt said at a press conference that he expected soon a report on the investigation into Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. An investigating board led by Associate Justice Roberts has returned from Hawaii and is preparing the findings. He did not know if the report would be made public.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Asociate
Justice Roberts
Supreme Court
Hawaii
Our Warplanes Best Foes Foretold by Arnold
Army confidence in American aircraft was outlined to Congress as both quality and quantity planes are produced. Lieutenant General H. H. Arnold testified that U.S. planes, including new pursuit aircraft and heavy bombers, compare favorably with German Messerschmitts and Japanese fighters, and in some respects lead.
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Washington
Army
Congress
H. H. Arnold
Air
House Appropriations Committee
Arnold
Broken Glass Duty Urges Hagerstown Public Cleanup
The city warns residents about a law requiring those responsible for broken glass to remove it. Glass from auto crashes must be picked up after incidents, and public cooperation is urged due to tire and tube shortages. Citizens should also remove nails or tacks from streets.
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Hagerstown
Roosevelt Proposes Wartime Labor Truce Plan
In Washington a White House proposal to declare a wartime truce between AFL and CIO stirred today. The plan reportedly calls for unannounced talks and a joint three member committee to meet during the war to settle differences, with limited production discussions to ensure uninterrupted victory work. Leaders of both groups showed mixed support, aiming to curb John L. Lewis while preserving unity efforts. The two sides held private discussions with AFL’s Green and Meany and CIO’s Murray, without White House publicity. Murray invited Lewis to address the CIO board in New York tomorrow amid tension over peace moves.
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Washington
White House
AFL
CIO
John L. Lewis
Roosevelt
Lewis
William Green
George Meany
Girdles and Golf Balls Banned by Rubber Use Order
The War Production Board announced after Feb. 1 crude rubber or latex may not be used to manufacture girdles golf balls bathing suits erasers caps lawn hoses and hundreds of common items. A list of essential products and production quotas was issued and non listed items must be made from reclaimed rubber, a move that torpedoed girdles since reclaimed rubber cannot withstand repeated stretching.
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Washington
War Production Board
Dutch Smash At Invaders Swarm Into South Sea
Dispatches report Japan pressing for peace with China while urging China to reform its stance. Premier Tojo told Parliament Japan would consider Chungking overtures if attitudes change, calling China a sister nation and blaming Anglo-American influence for past faults. London sources cite Wu Koo doubting a separate peace in Japan’s favor amid Malaya and South Seas tensions.
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Tokyo
Hideki Tojo
Japan
Chungking
China
London
V. KK
Wellington Koo
Malaya
South Seas
Burglar Leaves Forgiving Note After $41 Theft
In Indianapolis on January 23 a burglar stole $41 from Irene Zimmer’s home and left a remorseful note reading Please forgive me Some day you'll be repaid with interest. The note hints at a promise of repayment for the theft.
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Indianapolis
Irene Zimmer
Baer Sues For Mishap Involving Auto Crash
Boxer Jacob Baer sues for 150000 damages in Monmouth County court claiming auto accident worsened injuries from a boxing career and contributed to a failed bout with Joe Louis on January 9. Plaintiffs include Baer, trainer Issy Kline, and others seeking varied damages from multiple defendants.
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Freehold
N. J
Jacob
Buddy) Baer
Monmouth County Common Pleas Court
Joe
Louis
Howard A. Lawn
Red Bank
Baer
Navy Relief Fund
Madison Square Garden
Wellington H. Wilkins, Jr
Wilma H. Wilkins
Tinton Falls
Wilkins
Jerry Casale
Oceanport
Eatontown
Issy Kline
Casale
Anna Greifenhain
Lakewood
Japanese coastal thrust threatens Australia and Pacific routes
Allied warning notes Japan's 3 000 mile detour threat as sea landings reach Guinea Solomon Islands and likely New Britain. MacArthur reports heavy Japanese assaults repelled at Bataan while US reinforcements rush to the Pacific front. Dutch bombers strike back in the Macassar Strait as Australia orders city blackouts and military vigilance increases.
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MacArthur
Mass
Philippines
New Guinea
Solomon
Islands
Ganan
Australia
Guinea
Solomon Islands
New Britain
United States
Torres Strait
Cape York
Tip
War Department
Douglas MacArthur
South Sea Islands
Strait of Macassar
Dutch Borneo
Celebes
Japan
Tokyo
United Nations
Dutch East Indies
Singapore
Burma
China
Solomon Chain
Japanese Raid on Hanoi Involves Chinese and American Planes
Reuters dispatch from Chungking reports a raid on Hanoi by 57 Chinese bombers and fighters with 15 American volunteer planes. All attackers returned safely as no Japanese aircraft intervened and the French Indochina base was attacked yesterday.
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London
Indo- China
Hanoi
Reuters
Chungking
Tr Uplift: Hagerstown Ambulance Corps Recruits Sixty Five Trucks
Sixty five vehicles have been recruited for the Emergency Ambulance Corps in Hagerstown as part of Civilian Defense. Owners will gather Sunday at City Hall for group photos. A second unit is planned at Maugansville near the Fairchild plant and airport.
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Emergency Ambulance Corps
Emergency Medical Service
Hagerstown
Park W. Loy
City Hall
East Franklin Street
Maugansville
Fairchild
Lester Bros
Anderson Co
Chas. H. Eyerly
Abe Martin
Horatio Wilhide
Henry Bester and Sons
Acme Linen Service
Huyett Bros. Maryland Motor
Red Cross Inquiry Service Open To Relatives
Local people anxious about relatives in Hawaii or the Philippines may seek help from the Red Cross inquiry service. The Washington County Red Cross Chapter at 210 West Washington Street provides special forms to gather information about the service member under inquiry.
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Hawaii
Philippines
Red Cross
Washington County Red Cross Chapter
West Washington Street
Chinese Guerrillas Reportedly Attack Japanese Naval Base
A British relay cites Chinese guerrillas crossing the Yellow Sea to storm the Japanese naval headquarters on Yok o Island off Korea. Central News claims over 300 Japanese were killed, per BBC broadcast notes.
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New York
Yellow Sea
Yoko Island
Korea
CBS
BBC
Central News
China Central News Agency
Elevator Fire Destroys Easton Grain Elevator
In Easton Maryland on January 23 the J McKenny Willis and Sons grain elevator was destroyed by fire. Firefighters saved nearby structures including the office seed building and large brick feed warehouse. Estimated loss around 59000 dollars. The elevator capacity is about 45000 bushels and about 20000 bushels were inside at the time.
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Easton
J. McKenny Willis and Sons
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T. J. H. Trapnell
AXIS
Rommel
Lawrence E. Davis
U. . Army
Balimore
Lula E. Ridge
Welles Little
Albert . Ridge
Election Board
Office
FDR
William L. Batt
War Productions Board
Donald M. Nelson
Navy
Lend-Lease
Maritime Commission
Board of Economic Warfare
South Sea
PEASE
Roger D.greene
Associated Press
Batan
Manila
Japerseat
Naval Base
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