Allied forces seize Augusta as Sicily invasion advances
Allied gains in Sicily expand with Augusta captured. General Davet is taken, and two Italian divisions are encountered as air assaults and heavy shipping movements push the invasion forward. Eisenhower visits the front while Patton’s drive tightens, with Ragusa and Comiso airfield near falling. More than 3,000 ships support the operation amid rough seas.
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Catania
Sth
Augusta
Achilles Davet
Sicily
Sicilian
Communiaque
Dwight D._ Eisenhower
Patton
Ragusa
Comiso
Palazzolo
Syracuse
Mount Laura
Man Arrested For Assaulting Woman
Kenneth Drenner, 38, of West Franklin street, was arrested on an assault charge after allegedly cutting Mary Shatzer, who was treated at Washington County Hospital with a 17 stitch arm wound. Police, aided by Grason Doornberger and Detective Sellman, say Shatzer was attacked at 490 Fremont Street where broken glass in a back door caused the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Shatzer
Freemont Street
Washington County Hospital
Kenneth Drenner
Franklin Street
John S. Divine
Edward Kuhlman
Drenner
Shatzer
Grason Doornberger
Sellman
Panel Convicts Eleven Motorists of Pleasure Driving
Eleven men were found guilty by the Local Ration Board panel in the Juvenile Courtroom for pleasure driving during the race period. Most convictions resulted from failure to appear. several cases were dismissed after explanations. Additional hearings are planned as OPA investigators continue patrols at the fairgrounds and other amusement sites.
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Ration Board
Hagerstown Fairgrounds
OPA
Rationing Board
Wayne A. Sellman
Fairgrounds
Sellman
Randolph Avenue
North Mulberry Street
Too Many Fronts For Luftwaffe
General Henry H. Arnold argues for equal or superior aircraft and stresses not underestimating the P 40 Warhawk. He notes Allied aircraft commonality with Britain, growing U S and Soviet supply of planes, and a balanced approach to strengthening China’s air force as fast as possible without overextending resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Russia
China
Japs Lose From Four To Six More Warships
General MacArthur reports Japan being pushed back in the Munda area on New Georgia as American forces tighten the siege. U S ships shell air bases around Munda while air and sea actions across Rendova Rabani and Vila intensify. Japanese losses mount with multiple aerial and naval engagements.
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Mun‘da
New Georgia Island
Kula Gulf
Solomons
United States War
New Georgia
Gulf
U.S.S. Helena
United States
Munda
MacArthur
Japan
Enogai Inlet
Vila
Kolombangara Island
Kahili Airedrome
Bougainville Island
Rabaul
New Britain
Rendova Island
Ransacked Restaurant And Gas Station Damaged By Vandalism
City detectives suspect juvenile involvement after a Moor location restaurant and Baughman station show deliberate property damage. A broken victrola, scattered merchandise, splattered pies and fur niture, plus eaten ice cream at Trees place indicate planned acts by youths.
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Baughman
Wayne Seilman
Army Probing Shenango Race Incident at Depot
At Shenango Personnel Replacement Depot Pennsylvania an Army Board of Inquiry investigates a clash between white and black troops. One black soldier died and six were wounded after armed black soldiers entered a supply building and fired into white troop areas. Pvt Norman Taylor of Rosedale Kansas died in the depot hospital.
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Shenango
Army Board of
Norman Taylor
Rosedale
Kas
Law proposal to end states denounced in Maryland remarks
Governors and officials denounced federal plans to abolish states after the war. Governor O Conor said such ideas ignore state capabilities and the dual sovereignty system. Baltimore roundtable and Johns Hopkins forum heard Robt Law advocate federal districting, while others urged state leadership and urban-area planning.
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Annapolis
Federal ‘Bureau
O’conor
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University
Robert M. Law
Federal Housing Authority
Pittsburgh
Q'Conor
Council of State
O'Conor
Roy Barton White
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Maryland Commission On
Vacation travel forms for car use issued by OPA
The local Rationing Board on South Locust street began receiving vacation travel forms, which must be filed to seek permission for private car trips this summer. Forms open for July 15, with a 360 mile round trip limit, and occupancy rules restrict Book A to vacation travel while Books B and C are for work driving.
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South Locust Street
OPA
CPA
New Temporary Tire Rules Limiting Replacements
Earl H. Howard of the Automobile Club of Maryland says new Office of Price Administration rules on tire replacements are temporary and address a special situation. The regulations limit replacements by region and require occupational use proof for book drivers, with recaps still allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl H. Howard
Automobile Club of Maryland
Office of Price Administration
Howard
AAA
Jeffers
Meat Picture Much Brighter in Beef Market Outlook
Government and packing company spokesmen say farmers ready to unload stock as cattle move to markets. Indications point to improving civilian beef supplies and the worst part of the beef share may be past after seven months at big Chicago yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Government
Packing Company
Beef supply and cattle receipts surge across midwest markets
Receipts in Chicago and other midwest yards reach 80,000, the largest July run since 1936, with 18,000 headed to Chicago. Demand broad at centers as eastern buyers place large orders. Packers note many cattle came from corn belt feedlots and were kept off market for higher margins. War Meat Board plans a program to ease beef scarcity, aiming to move cattle to markets this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Middle West
War Meat Board
Lindsay Named Council Chief
The Maryland legislative council reorganized with Senator James J. Lindsay as chairman and Delegate John White as vice chairman. They prepared for an August opening session and will address local legislation and state-wide proposals. Nominations for vacancies from Brice and Conlon will occur at the next meeting.
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Annapolis
Maryland Legislative Council
James J. Lindsay
Balto County
John 58. White
Prince George's
Lindsay
Arthur
H. Brice
Kent
Senate
Public Service Commission
White
Thomas E. Conlon
D-Balto
House
Baltimore City Council
Ways and ‘Mearns
See & i Caroline
J. Milton Dick
Allegany
Maryland General Assembly
Brice
Conlon
Horace E. Flack
Legislative Council
O'Conor
Governor Proposes Early Local Legislation Disposal
The governor and O Coney advocate revising legislative rules to finish all local bills well before the session end. They argue that extending businesslike procedure can prevent jams and free time for state wide measures. A leading idea is to clear local items fifteen to thirty days prior to the closing date.
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O’coney
Girl and Boy Power Diverted Here
Employers welcome young workers though under 16 must meet rules. Permits require health and parental consent, with limits of eight hours per day and 48 per week and a one hour meal break. No alcohol-serving workplaces and safety standards apply. As draft-exempt workers head for high-paying jobs, demand for youths will grow before the war ends.
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Harry’s Price
Jonathan St
Howard's
E. Baitimors St
Luftwaffe
Hagerstown
Durham
Four States Livestock Sales, Inc
1St Street
B. & O. R.R. Hagerstown
Aetiey Hagerstown Gas CO
Stimson
London
Henry L. Stimson
England
Jacob L. Devers
U S
William H. S. Wright
New York City
Council
Rudy
Baltimore Pure Rye Distilling Company
B.P.R
Baltimore Pure Rye
American Bank Note Company
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