Explosions Kill Many At Bremen
In Bremen Germany June 5 two blasts wrecked the U S Military Government Police HQ a four story building formerly used by Nazi SS detachments Initial reports count at least three Americans dead with two missing and around 15 total fatalities including Germans with about 80 injured Rescue teams worked through the debris to reach those trapped as of 5 PM with continued searches for the missing amid the dust and rubble
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Bremen
Germany
U. S
German and American casualties from delayed bomb blast hit police HQ
The blast severely damaged police headquarters and ignited German ammunition stored on a ground floor, as American casualties rose to four dead and many injured. Major Kennedy of Washington cited a delayed action bomb with fuses up to 64 days.
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Rmans
Pacific
EB. Russell Kennedy
Washington,d. C
Kennedy
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Cows Returned After False Theft Report in Washington County
Three cattle belonging to Elmer Durbin of St James were reported missing yesterday morning prompting sheriff involvement. The animals were found to have strayed rather than stolen amid heightened farm rustling fears during a meat shortage in Washington County.
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Elmer Durbin
St James
Washington County
Public Reminded Stores To Close On Wednesdays
Hagerstown Retailers' Bureau reminded shoppers that stores will close at 12 noon tomorrow and every Wednesday afternoon during summer hours. The policy may become permanent pending War Labor Board approval, with December and Easter weeks exempted. Some shops already close on Wednesdays, and June to August closings have passport approval. War deaths in Washington county reach 185 with 4 missing and 19 prisoners of war unaccounted for.
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Hagerstown
War Labor Board
Retailers’ Bureau
WLE
Mount Washington
Morning Herald
Frederick Man Receives Bronze Star For Sons Action
Clarence A Huntzberry of Frederick received the Bronze Star posthumously for his son Sgt Richard W Huntzberry of the 34th Infantry Division. The citation notes his courage in attempting to evacuate wounded comrades near German lines in July 1944 during the Italian campaign.
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Clarence A. Huntzberry
Frederick
Baltimore
Richard W. Huntzberry
34Th Infantry
Young Huntzberry
Washington County
Set
Huntzberry
Barefooted Daddy Stages Shoe Stamp Plight in City
A man walked the business district yesterday with a placard reading Barefoot daddy two sons in the Army and no shoe stamps. He attracted notable attention as he highlighted his family’s hardship amid wartime shortages.
Red Symbolism Described as Courage and Generosity
A brief note explains the color red as signaling courage generosity and vigor. The piece highlights cultural associations and potential symbolic meanings across contexts.
Many Activities Sponsored At Y M C A Overseas And At Home
Harold E Peters Ha gerstown Y M C A general secretary describes Y M C A efforts in wartime across the Allied nations. The group ships equipment to American POWs, staffs service clubs for soldiers and provides recreation and education in China India Italy Burma and Jerusalem among other places. Troop turnout in U S clubs exceeds prior war activity.
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Y.M.C.A
Harold E. Peters
Hagerstown Y.M.C.A
Nevada
China
Peters
Louisville
Kentucky
Maine
Chiang Kai- Shek
Italy
Burma
Y.M.C
YMCA Hosts More Uniformed Visitors Than WWII Army
The YMCA has served more men and women in uniform than the entire American Army during World War II, reflecting a vast wartime presence at the organization.
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United States
Y.M.C.A
Search Continues For Missing Men In Maryland Waters
The search remains for the bodies of Mark Frisch and Frederick W. Baldwin after a small cruising boat capsized on the Magothy River on May 30. Ferndale police and the U S Coast Guard persist in the hunt, with Frisch of Baltimore brother to Julius Frisch of Fountain Head.
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Mark Frisch
Baltimore
Julius Frisch
Fountain Head
Magothy
River
Frederick W. Baldwin
Frisch
Ferndale
U. S. Coast Guard
WPB Reverses Refrigerator Production Ban
Washington June 5 The War Production Board formally revoked its ban on manufacturing household refrigerators allowing 265000 electric and gas machines to be produced. The decision shifts policy to expand civilian consumer goods during wartime.
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Washington
War Production Board
July to September stockpile for essential uses
WPB said the entire output for the July-September period will be added to the stockpile built up for military hospital and other essential uses. None of the machines are expected to reach the general public before the end of September.
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WPB
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