Japan Prepares to Cope with New Crisis
Government cabinet statement after imperial conference notes decisive policy to meet the international crisis. Matsuoka comments on watching developments, urging calm and national unity amid German Soviet war tensions. Ambassadors Ott Indelli Stefanin call on Matsuoka as Japan seeks careful response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugen Ott
Mario Indelli
Matsuoka
Iian
Constantin Stefanin
Matsuoke
Germany
East “Asia
Grain Elevators Get Seasonal Exemption
Grain elevators including country and terminal units may count as exempt for up to 12 hours daily or 56 hours weekly for 11 weeks per year under a seasonal exemption. The 80 cent minimum wage remains unchanged. The move follows filings by the National Grain Trade Council and Millers' National Federation with a preliminary finding of eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip B. Fleming
U. S. Department of Labor
Leo H. McCormick
Maryland Wase
Hour
Cfice
National Grain Trade Counci
Millers’ National Federation
Autoist Fined After Revoked License Arrest
Elmer Joseph Delander aged 46 of Smithsburg Route 2 was fined 150 dollars plus costs by Magistrate E G Miller after deputy sheriff Bender arrested him for driving on a revoked license. Canada has at least two divisions with 0,000 men stationed in Britain.
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Autoist
Elmer Joseph Delander
Smithsburg
Route 2
Sheri Bender
Magistraia E
Canada
P D Empl oy es to Take Oath
Federal workers including senators congressmen and local post office staff must swear a solemn oath not to advocate overthrow of the government by force before receiving pay. The oath is required under a new legislative appropriation act clause restricting pay to those not advocating toppling the government. Postmaster Thomas M Simpson reports forms available for local employees to sign.
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United States
Washington
Thomas M. Simpson
Gisiiburion
Ofice
Youths of 21 Enrolled in Maryland in 21 Age Class
Maryland youths aged twenty one were registered for potential military duty under Ducie Sam's expanding defense forces. More than three hundred registered in Hagerstown and Maryland counties including Frederick, Allegheny, Prince George's, Montgomery, Carroll, and Washington counties. Registration fast and orderly with about 22,000 statewide.
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Washingtor County
Ducie Sam
Mesport
Smithsbury
Bootsboro
Hancock
Hegerstown
Hagerstown
Segicials
Far Young
Haye
Maryland
Frederick
Allegney
Prince George's
Montgomery
Carroll
Westminster
Washington
Missing Pine Grove child search widens to new channels
In Pine Grove West Virginia Chief of Police Carl Montgomery said the search for 10 year old Rosie Guilleran, last seen yesterday, has shifted from Fishing Creek to other channels. Divers and volunteers used drag hooks in a day long effort, finding clothes on a creek bank but not the girl.
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Pine Grove
W. Va
Carl Montgomery
Fishing Creek
Rosie Guilleran
Wetzel County
Wheeling
Montgomery
Report on fireworks petition investigated by grand jury
Baltimore July 2 State's Attorney J Bernard Wells presented to the grand jury the findings of the office investigation into the statewide antifireworks referendum petition. The inquiry heard witnesses after a brief suspension. more than a thousand names beyond the required threshold were noted and action may hinge on potential irregularities or perjury if signatures were fraudulently obtained.
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Baltimore
J. Bernard Wells
Grand Jury
Sus
Wells
Artics
Grand
Nersang
Fritz Prepares To Leave After Surgery In Washington County Hospital
Fritz shows steady improvement following surgery at Washington County Hospital. In Hagerstown area visits, Mrs. Alice Charlton and Ms. Snyder with children called on Mrs. Kershner in Marlowe while the Harshman and Shank families shared an afternoon with neighbors. Edgar Grove and Thomas Grooms families visited Edward Staley’s home in Hagerstown.
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Washington County Hospital
Alice Charlton
Flomence Snyder
Lorraine Grove
Dolores Fowler
Daniel Kershner
Marlowe
W. Va
Charles Harshman
Sor
Ronald
Halfway
Earl Shank
Edgar Grove
Thomas Grooms
Remembering the 21st Birthday Draft Moment
In Missouri and Kansas City amid the 1 July draft deadline stories, Harold Lat linger and Jack Tucker New faced last minute registration. A mother recalls a son born around midnight as families reflect on the selective service moment and the urgency of Uncle Sam’s call.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
Harold Joh Latlinger
Sem
Herbert Yates
Jack Tucker
Pinesburg Letter Notice of visits and arrivals
Pinesburg notes list gatherings at local homes with Air and Mrs Richard Snyder and family visiting Moats household and Peggy Rap. Ray Moats recently moved from Anglewood Colorado. other visitors include Arthur Miller in Wile Namsport and Samuel Lynch in Hopewell along with Higbert Fowler and Dolores, Lottie Hear and daughter, and Henson Bowser families.
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Pinesburg
Air
Richard Snyder
Laftyeann
Donnie
Moward Moats
Ray Moats
Peggy Rap
Anglewood
Colo
Henry Charlton
Arthur Miller
Wile Namsport
Samuel Lynch
Hopewell
Williamsport Social Notes Include Visits and Returns
Edna Harsh and children Skippy and Mary Nell visit Mrs Mary Hetner in Williamsport while Lester Snyder and Mrs Walter Garrett and daughters Miss Beviat Shank spend the weekend with Etha Shank. Private Bruce Reid returns to camp after time with his father Ernest Reid. Miss Hazel Gueseford stays with Mr Lawrence Bragmler and daughter Ha Serstown. Clarence Teach, who was present, is noted.
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Edna Harsh
Skippy
Mary Nell
Mary Hetner
Williamsport
Lester Snyder
Walter Garrett
Beviat Shank
Stent
Etha Shank
Bruce Reid
Ernest Reid
Hazel Gueseford
Lawrence Bragmler
Ladies Aid Society meets in Charlton July gathering
The Charlton Reformed Church Ladies Aid Society met last Thursday. A birthday cake with fourteen candles honored Mrs. Mildred Kretzer marking the society birthday. A chicken dinner fed Rev. Wade Hoffman and many members and friends. Ason born to Mr. and Mrs. Jaliet Mowen of Charlton road.
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Elais Farrow
Keifer Seibert
Stanley Moore
Ralph Leatherman
Clark Seibert
Mildred Kratzer
Harold Snively
Allen Schnebler
William Martin
Betty Joe Hoff-maan
Louise Ankeney
Mary Hoffman
Joyce Kretzer
Patsy Farrow
Marlyn Snyder
Jane Ankeney
Jean Far
Ason
Jaliet Mowen
Charlton Road
Marion Farrow
Naomi Hege
John Farrow
St. Paul's
Sarah Mowen
Sharnsburg
Clayton. Shupp
Clyde Ankeney
Gerald Bhersole
Grace Ankeney
Mt. Rose School
Howard Ankeney
Bond Quiz Defense Bonds by Mail Inquiries
Question and answer from a wartime guidance page explain that Defense Bonds and Stamps can be bought by mail by writing to the Treasurer of the United States in Washington, D C, and that no price advantage exists for mail orders. It notes post offices and banks sell without profit and urges purchases at local post offices or banks or by written information request to the Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington, D. C
Washington, D
Marion Talley Wins Divorce and Custody in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on July 2, Superior Judge Ta gall W Bull granted Marion Talley a divorce from Adolf G Eckstrom with full custody of their six year old daughter Susan and barred further court actions over the child. Judge Bull reprimanded Eckstrom for immoral accusations and allowed limited visitation, warning against influencing the child against her mother. The six week trial ended with Talley free from further disputes. Meanwhile, the Netherlands Indies flower trade slackened due to war-related expenditures reported by the Department of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Marion Talley
Susan
Tagall W. Bull
Bull
Miss Talley
Adolf G. Eckstrom
New York
Hae
Eckstrom
Sayi
Netherlands Indies
Department of Commerce
Puzzler in Chicago Registers for Selective Service
Lee Hung Sheun presented a draft board of officials with a Chinese puzzle when he attempted to register for selective service. He spoke no English, causing futile gestures and miscommunication. An interpreter added confusion, but an official asked him to write, and he managed to write in three languages including English.
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Chicagg
Lee Hung Sheun
Sheun
Anna
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