Artillery Opens On Seized Clark Airfield In Luzon
American Sixth Army forces press toward Manila after capturing Clark Field, the largest Philippine airbase, facing new Japanese artillery fire and stubborn resistance near the Bamban river as detachments push toward San Fernando and potentially Manila.
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MacArthur
Luzon
Sixth
Clark
Bamben River
Clark Field
Philippines
14Th Army Corps
Sixth Army
Manila
14Th Corps
Angeles
Tomoyuki Yamashita
Bamban
Magalang
Fortieth
37Th
San Fernando
Pampanga
Bataan Peninsula
Assembly Ends Fourth Week With Tax Break Bill
In Annapolis the General Assembly, finishing its fourth week, saw the governor sign a bill granting $1500 state income tax exemptions to armed forces members. A proposed House amendment would cover Merchant Marine and Maritime Service. The House approved 11 Senate bills, including a measure making failure to file state tax returns a misdemeanor with fines up to $500 and possible imprisonment.
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Annapolis
General Assembly
House of Delegates
J. R. Reed
D-Balto
S. P. Pollack
Dbalto
Assembly
House
Senate
Geo S Goodrich Dies at 62 in Hagerstown
George S Goodrich aged 62 died at the Alexander Hotel after a six month illness. He was born in Baltimore and moved to Hagerstown thirty years ago to work for Pangborn Corporation. Survived by wife Nancy and three Murphy relatives, services set at St Marys Church with interment Rest Haven.
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George S. Goodrich
Trail's End
Williamsport
Alexander
Baltimore
George S
Margaret (McCarthy) Goodrich
Hagerstown
Pangborn Corporation
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Holy Name Society
Knights of Columbus
Elks
Order of Police
Nancy
Carter) Goodrich
John J. Murphy
William ©. Murphy
Donald Murphy
Moody Field
Georgia
A. K. Coffman Funeral
Ward Seizure Held Illegal In Court Verdict
Judge Sullivan ruled the December 28 seizure of Montgomery Ward plants by the Army was unlawful. The government petition to affirm legality and enjoin Ward officials was dismissed. Sullivan said Congress must compel obedience to War Labor Board directives, not the courts, if parties defy advisory recommendations. Maj. Gen. Joseph W. Byron attended the reading.
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Sullivan
Army
Navy
Montgomery Ward and Company
Ward
War Labor Board
Congress
Joseph W. Byron
Ward's
In Memoriam Rosa Cunningham Died January 27, 1943
In loving memory of my mother and grandmother Rosa Cunningham who died two years ago. The poem notes the passing of a dear mother, her example as gain to the family, and the wish to be together again. Signed by Lloyd (Doc) Cunningham Adv and Family.
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Rosa Cunningham
Lloyd
Doc) Cunningham
Cafeterias in County Schools Serve 4500 Lunches Daily
County schools now feed about 4500 children at noon across 22 sites. A central kitchen could cut costs, improve quality and menu uniformity, though space limits at most buildings hinder expansion. Cafeterias fund themselves, needing no tax money, and a home economics teacher guides menus.
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Board of Education
Board of
Laundry Troubles Plague Air Crews
Miami dispatch notes air transport crews face laundry chaos from Africa to Georgetown and Natal with scattered garments soaring worldwide. Ascension island suffers water limits hindering laundry, while remote bases report varying conditions and the Miami unit jokes about the situation. Row's Park hosts a Saturday night dance with Silvertone Melody Boys serving chicken oysters and beer.
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Miami
Fla
Air Transport Command
Miami Army Air Field
Africa
Gold Coast
Accra
Georgetown
British Guiana
Natal
Brazil
Ascension Island
Row’s Park
Silvertone Melody Boys
Draft deferments shift under 30s and reclassifications urged
69 More Young Farmers Called would cause hardship for their families. Stanwood said Tas her skills would no longer be a basis for deferring men under 30. Local boards review under 30 cases with occupational deferments in 2-A and 2-B. Boards hope to meet quotas by reclassifying such men, but Stanwood said men over 36 would also be reclassified and inducted when required.
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Stanwood
Sailor’s Gargling Tip Sparks Salty Sailor Quip
A sailor visiting a USO center in St. Louis explains a sore throat after elbowing through a crowd. A solicitous hostess suggests salt water gargle. The sailor retorts with a witty line implying he has survived multiple torpedo attacks.
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ST. Louis
USO
Wallace Faces Uncertain Fate in Senate Nomination
In Washington on January 27, Henry A Wallace’s cabinet nomination faced an uncertain Senate fate after the Commerce Committee labeled it rejected. Supporters sought a middle path by separating the Reconstruction Finance Corporation from Commerce while backing a bill to keep monetary powers distinct. Pepper signaled likely passage with assurances, as Wallace backers pressed for confirmation tied to structural changes.
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Washington
Henry A. Wallace
Senate
Senate Commerce Committee
Commerce
Lucas
D-N
Maybank
D-N.c
Wallace
Commerce Department
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Jesse Jones
Pepper
D.fla
Jones
Pangborn Trust Plan Approved for Employees
Pangborn Corporation president Thomas W. Pangborn announced that government approval has been received for an Employees Profit Sharing Trust. Eligible workers with five years service will receive a percentage of annual base pay credited to their trust accounts, with initial funding of 15 percent of base salary plus further 1944 contributions.
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Thomas W. Pangborn
Pangborn Corporation
Pangborn
Public Health Nurses Shortage Highlights Wartime Strain
Dr J A McCallum of the Washington County Health Department says the county has four public health nurses for 72 000 population about one for every 18 000 nearly half the Maryland county average. He notes one vacancy and no immediate hires due to wartime drafting and military demand. statewide 133 nurses with 16 vacancies across 23 counties reflect a general shortage as wartime population grows.
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J. A. McCallum
Washington County
County Health Department
Baltimore
Prince Georges
Anne Arundel
Montgomery
Harford
Charles
Helen E. Fisk
State Health Department
Maryland
Fisk
Staley Medal Honors Soldier in Europe and Pearl Harbor Note
First Sgt Joseph Lee Staley of Williamsport Route 2 earned the Bronze Star for bravery with the 29th Division in Germany and received the D-day certificate for invasion fighting. His wife Mary Jane Rupp, also of Williamsport, reports a Pearl Harbor arrival letter from a native noting Pvt Harry E. Rupp reached home safely after 38 days without word. In Italy, Sgt Pic Samuel F Judd of Hagerstown Route 1 was cited by the 91st Division for Combat Infantryman Badge eligibility with the Fifth Army. Separate Marianas commendations praised Ha gerstown area airbase workers aiding B 29 operations and base construction under Brigadier General Hansell. Private George M Hambleton of Dargon and Private Noble E Swandel, Williamsport native, were named among ground specialists commended for their roles in expanding the Marianas airstrip and supporting Tokyo bombings.
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Joseph’ Lee Staley
Joseph &. Staley
Williamsport
Route 2
Germany
Staley
Mary Jane Rupp
Pearl Harbor
Harry E. Rupp
Rupp
Buster Richards
XLI Bomber Command
Guam
Hagerstowh
Marianas
H. S. Hansell, Jr
XXI Bomber Command
Tokyo
Hansel
George M. Hambleton
Stella F. Hambleton
Hilda M. Gay
Betty Ann Hambleton
Dargon
Navy
Floyd F. Hambleton
Noble E. Swandel
Grover C. Guessford
Merchant Marines
Killed In Germany Pfc Charles W Thomas Confirmed Dead
Pfc. Charles W. Thomas, 36, formerly reported missing in action in Germany, was killed on December 106 according to War Department notice to his wife Dorotha Thomas of 502 North Mulberry Street. He served overseas since June last year in the 83rd Infantry Division and earned the Combat Infantryman Medal. Before enlisting in May 1943 he worked for M P Moller Company. Known to friends as Tommy, he is survived by his wife and daughter Nancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Thomas
Germany
War Department
Dorotha Thomas
North Mulberry Street
Thomas
83Rd Infantry
M. P. Moller Company
Tommy
Nancy
Superforts Blast Indo China and Honshu in Two Attacks
American B-29 Superforts carried out twin daytime raids hitting military installations in Indo China and industrial targets on Honshu. Official results were not immediately released and will be announced in operational reports.
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Indo-China
Honshu
Washington
Japan
Every Saturday Night Round and Square Dance at MT Lena Hall
A weekly event at MT Lena Hall featuring the Penn Maryland String Band delivering round and square dancing with fried chicken on offer. The venue, formerly Mt Lena Tavern, hosts the advertised social gathering every Saturday night.
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Fish
Kemp's Mill
Uncle Roy
Dixie Serenaders
Ross
Adv
Mt, Lena Hall
Mt Lena Tavern
Penn Maryland
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