Caen Battle Rages as British Hold Caen Front
British forces resist a German counterattack near the Odon river after heavy bombing at Villers-Bocage. tanks and armor were hit by over 20 heavy bombers. Lt Gen Miles Dempsey reports German divisions moving from the eastern front to France while British troops claim prisoner gains and readiness amid renewed Allied advances.
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Rommel
Villers-Bocage
Odon
Séalient
Oder
Miles Christopher Dempsey
France
Dempsey
Russia
County Failing In E Bond Sales
County Failing In E Bond Sales contends with a drive at the ball park next Thursday featuring a parade baseball auction and number drawing for free bonds and baseballs. Legion buyers gain free admission to the game. A British tank veteran will stay in Public Square to support the drive. Bond sales at the post office surged with 5412.50 in a day, lifting total Fifth War Loan Series E sales near 95000 to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Park
Legion
Maryland
Holiday Travelers Warned By ODT In July Broadcast
Washington July reports warn holiday travelers to skip nonessential trips as ODT director Col. J. Monroe Johnson says trains and intercity bun galleries have no room. He cautions travelers of possible stranding, long waits, eviction from space, and difficulties finding meals amid crowded terminals as New York City stations run at capacity for summer vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Col. J. Monroe Johnson
ODT
New York City
July Tire Quota Set for City and County
The Washington county quota for July is 550 tires, about the same as last month. Applications exceed the monthly quota, but motorists who find a Grade II tire not subject to rationing can get a delay release to purchase without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Staning
Last Moonth’s
WLB Moves To Quell Strikes
The War Labor Board pushes to settle two major labor disputes affecting war production. A 9,000 worker stoppage at Timken Bearing in Canton disrupts vital materials. A 26,000 strong truck drivers strike was postponed pending a WLB hearing in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
WLB
Washington
Timken Baller Bearing Co
Canton
United Steel Workers Union
CSO
WLE
Pennsylvania
Thomas E Flynn
AFL International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Realty Market Takes A Spurt
Realty market activity is reported with multiple property transfers on streets including North Prospect North Mulberry West Antietam Highland Way and East Antietam. Prices range from 4 500 to 32 590 with entities such as Ritrite Homes Corp Claude Carty Bertha Zetzler and Arthur Knodle involved in transfers across city blocks.
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Cooper
East Antietam Street
Claude Carty
B. Frank Leiter
North Prospect Street
Sereriah W. Barneard
Leonard V. Shank
North Mulberry Street
Arthur F. Knodle
Samuel F. Lloyd
West Antietam Street
Bertha A. Zetzler
Santo Gallo
Foundry
W. Franklin
Samuel Branch
Geo
Bloom
North Jonathan Street
Ritrite Homes Corp
Clifton J. Knodle
West Washington Street
Charles E. Creager
Edmund B. Williams
Highland Way
Edgar S. Keefer
David R. Brewer
Williamsport - Greencattle Pike
Ralph J. Brandenburg
Jers
Stotlemyer
Manila
Mulberrs Avenues
Esther
Leah M. Spessard
Harvey ©. Beard
Ridge Avenue
Melvin M. Jones
Jessie P. Creek
Berleque Avenue
New USES Hiring Rules Target War Labor Allocation
Washington county and the United States Employment Service announced new regulations guiding female workers in critical occupations. The plan, approved by the county labor committee, prioritizes job referrals by skill, industry need, and local labor supply to support war production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
United Statesment Service
Apnoroy Grafton Lee Brown
Agsix Manpower Commission
Yestearday
Brown
Don R. Staley
WMC
Maryland
Staley
Mannpower
Meg Hagerstown
Cigarettes Taken In Local Robbery At Small Fry
Police report a burglary at the Small Fry restaurant on Penney Vania avenue and Park Lane. A front screen was cut and a window raised with Mrs Elva Trees estimating a loss up to 50 cartons of cigarettes.
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Penney Vania Avenue
Park Lane
Elva Trees
Opera, Screen Stars Visited By Stork
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly Woon
Tria
Opera
F Stevens
Metrapalitay
Anastator
Marreem Otara
Miss Bravens
Iatian Weton
Nicholas Vincent
Wise O'Mara
Paine
Pep Vihownee
Ryk Bridzet
Megatar Hanily
Urges Use Of Small Containers To Combat Frailty
A city official urged residents to use small containers for rubbish to reduce frailty and injury when handling heavy metal cans. The note mentions workers collecting rubbish and cautions about risks from bulky containers and potential tampering with property.
Rainfall and skies chart a variable June month
June brought 2.78 inches of rain, below long term norms, with eight days reaching 90 or higher. Oswald notes clear days, clouds, and thunderstorms, including hail on June 24, while last year tied 95 degrees on three consecutive days. Rainfall history cites 1942 at 3.81, 1999 at 5.35, and 1927 at 5.53 inches.
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Jeres Leni
Jenny
Observer Oswalt
Oswald
FBI Conference At City Hall July 7 1844
FBI enforcement conference announced by J W Vincent will be held at City Hall on Friday July 7 with law enforcement officials from Frederick and Washington counties expected. A New York Board of Fire Underwriters representative will lecture on arson investigations and incident types, followed by slide demonstrations and a closing session for discussion with local officials present.
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J. W. Vincent
Baltimore
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
City Hall
Frederick County
Washington County
Prrsent
Dofenh
Gilleen
Se Board of Fire Underwriters of
New York
Gifare
Coperiener
Tramarsen
Florence Declares OPA Status Amid Tense Seaborne Terms
Florence on September 1 announced OPA status after the Oslo rein in Newway ship Tadaw the Termine, declaring the city an OPA Miesa at fis moarseums. Meesmos would mot ha en dangered, signaling heightened caution and potential risk to maritime movements.
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Florence
Lontion
Oslo
Newway
Termine
Fis
Post War Planning Session Set by Western Shore County Group
A Westminster courthouse meeting at 2 30 P M on July 6 will discuss post war planning under Western Shore County Commissioner's organization. I Keller Shank says the program aims to provide work for returning veterans and others after the war. A follow‑up session is planned August 2, with venue to be announced. A flood control committee for Washington county was formed at Beall's request to work with a Federal panel. Members include Mayor R G Hawken Williamsport Mayor Omar Carryer Hancock and County Commissioner Joseph Hoff man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Shore County Commissioner's Organization
Westminster
I. Keller Shank
Washington County
Western Shore Organization
Shank
J. Glenn Beall
Maryland
Wo N
R. G. Hawken
Williamsport
Omar Carryer
Hancock
Joseph Hoffman
Auto Plunges Into Kemp's Mill Race. Two Rescued
A 1940 coupe fell into Kemp's Mill race after a tire blew out, sending Frank H. Webber 32 of Boonsboro route 2 to Washington County Hospital in serious condition with an oxygen tent. Driver Calvin Gardner Drenner sustained facial cuts but escaped the car and helped extricate Webber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp's Mill
Frank H. Webber
Boonshoro
Webber
Leister Isanogla Efti Drenner
Harry Warner Calls Legion Members to Practice Sessions
Harry Warner of the Sons of the Legion Nrum Corps requests members meet at the American Legion home Monday evening for practice and again Thursday at 7 pm to participate in Legion Road Day exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Warner
Sons of the Legion Nrum Corps
Last Nish
American Legion
Local Prices and Commodities Placed in Kilne Bees Market
Prices paid for wheat cattle bacon butter and poultry show a charged rural market with reads of onions chestnut fowl and meat products. The list notes ceiling prices for chick apples turnips and walnuts along with various country goods and miscellaneous kitchen staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenevolo
Man Confesses To Detroit Race Track Barn Fire
LeRoy McCummish confessed to setting a fire that burned two barns at the Detroit race track, killing one man and 31 horses. Merte Cramer, a local man, was apprehended in Ohio and handed over to Michigan authorities for investigation. the story notes Cramer's involvement and McCummish faced murder charges in connection with the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy McCummish
Detroit Race Track
Jack Black
Merte Cramer
Ohio
Michigan
Cramer
McCummish
David
Scott groom linked to arson confession and warrants
Detroit police say Scott signed a confession admitting starting the fire while Mc Cammish sought to get even. A warrant also charged him with arson. Iceland spar, a transparent mineral that polarizes light, is mined in New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. Scott
Groom
Mc Cammish
Detroit
Iceland
New Mexico
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R. D. McKee
City Hall N
Potomac
Proreecht
Leiter Brothers
Stork
Jime
D. Paul Oswald
THE
Hagerstown
Willow Lane
Show Grounds
Telcr
Sth
Fai
Ameican Legion
Jack Carson
Jane Wyman
Warner Bros
Maryland Sunday
Joel McCrea
Maureen O'Hara
Linda Darnell
20Th Century
Fox
Henry's
Dale Evans
Roy Rogers
Republic
Colonial Theatre
Kemp
Iraary Lee
Jon Uber
Sun Rai
Rugey
Dal Pe
Man
Blaze
Sears, Roebuck & Co. & North Petomsne St
Academy
North Africa
WU. S
Ose Ny
Jack Cars
Nis
George Tobias
Robert Shayne
Peter Godfrey
Rochard Sharon
Eater
Cadet
Rervey L
Barret
Iran
Baty
Anthony Mtel
Harry
Sheemen
Catal
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