May Arrests and Police Budget Request Screened
Chief William H. Peters told the Board of Street Commissioners that May yielded 362 police arrests with 301 in fines. Breaking down by offense: drunks 65, disorderly conduct 30, driving laws 47, parking 139, traffic violations 50, assault 15. Six autos were stolen and four other larceny cases filed. The board urged funds for a new police car to replace a 1935 model. Street Supt. Charles W. Stump noted wartime rail removal and supply delays. the northeast sewer work finished, others started, and material shortages kept street repairs low.
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William H. Peters
Board of Street Commissioners
Charles W. Stump
War Production Board
Stump
First Raspberry Shipment Is Made From Washington County
The first shipment of red raspberries from Washington County, grown by F. C. Gardiner and Gail Peard in Smithsburg, moved last week via W. K. McPherson and Sons to Washington and the nation’s capital. The crop is reported good with excellent quality and other red varieties will follow as the black raspberry season nears. Washington County remains a leader in black raspberry output, with Keedysville and Rohrersville areas shipping hundreds of crates to Pittsburgh and other markets at 35 cents a pint for the early red fruit.
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Washington County
F. C. Gardiner
Gail Peard
Smithsburg
W. K. McPherson and Sons, Inc
Washington
Keedysville
Rohrersville
Pittsburgh
Opportunities In Navy Open To Negro Applicants In Hagerstown
Negro residents of Hagerstown and surrounding areas are invited to join the U S Navy Reserve and the Navy Construction Regiment with good pay. Recruiter L M Dunaway lists openings for apprentice seaman and messman among many ratings including auto repair, carpenter, electrician, deckhand, welder and more. Ages 17 to 49 eligible after physical and mental exams and other requirements.
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Hagerstown
U. S. Navy Reserve
U. S. Navy Construction Regiment
L. M. Dunaway
City Hall
DuPont Millionaire Rides Bicycle to Aid Gas Rationing
Millionaire Lammot Du Pont, six car owner and Du Pont company chairman, cycles to work in Wilmington Delaware to support gas rationing carrying his briefcase on handlebars to promote conservation and set an example for others.
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Lammot DuPont
B. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company
Wilmington
Del
C.P
Storage Program Will Be Debated
A county meeting at the county agent's office tonight at 8 will discuss plans for wheat storage of the 1942 crop. With export markets shrinking, most wheat is stored at terminals while some 1940 and 1941 crops remain stored. attendees include AAA committeemen grain dealers and elevator men. a State AAA representative will discuss storage space for the upcoming harvest in about one month.
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AAA
Elevanor
Sub Battle Off Atlantic Port Claims U Boat Hit
Survivors of a Norwegian merchant vessel torpedoed off the southern Atlantic coast reported a gun duel with a surfaced submarine. Six shells were fired with at least one hit, yet the ship was sunk after a second torpedo strike. Seventeen men reached an east coast port. others went to two more ports. The submarine, crewed by Germans, surfaced near lifeboats and offered no aid.
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Atlantic
Sydney harbor water area and coastline reach notable measures
The water area of Sydney harbor covers about 22 square miles and the coastline approaches 200 miles due to numerous inlets, reflecting its extensive maritime geography.
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Sydney Harbor
Remember the Day at Henrys Theatre
A moving drama stars Claudette Colbert and Douglas Croft at Henrys Theatre today and tomorrow. The story follows a young boy in love with his teacher, memory of a past romance, and an adult relationship with Dan Hopkins. Supporting cast includes John Payne, Ann Todd, Jane Seymour, Anne Revere, Freida Innescott.
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Claudette Colbert
Henry’s
Miss Colbert
Douglas Croft
John Payne
Dan Hopkins
Man
Ann Todd
Jane Seymour
Anne Revere
Freida Innescott
Nora Trivell
Washington
John Shepperd
Corsican Brothers Scene Provokes Havoc at Colonial
John Emery, the aspiring film actor, was the only principal hurt when a staged riot during Edward Small's The Corsican Brothers at the Colonial Theatre erupted into chaos. A fiesta with 150 extras saw mounted bandits wield swords, knives, and brickbats, yet director Gregory Ratoff had rehearsed the scene to prevent serious injury. Emery led the triumphant entry into the castle grounds amid the fracas.
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John Emery
Edward Small
Colonial Theatre
Gregory Ratoff
Emery
Rider Falls From Horse After Frantic Charge
An unspecified rider collided with a man named Emery and tumbled off his horse, striking his head. The incident occurred during or after a chaotic moment described as a fighting scene. No further details on injuries or outcomes are provided.
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Mr. Emery
Dancing star Zorina opts to stay with dance in Hollywood
Vert Zorina visiting the Reap the Wild Wind set expressed she will stick to dancing rather than become a dramatic actress. She described dancing as strenuous and tiring while Paulette Goddard discussed her ballet ambitions. In the scene Paulette was tossed from a ship deck into a studio tank as part of the shoot.
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Cecil B. DeMille
Miss Goddard
Zorina
Hollywood
de Mille
Paulette
Ray Mitland
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