Axis massing huge guns to batter fort Sevastopol
Moscow June 16 A three day German assault in the Kharkov sector failing to cross a key river has the Russians defending hill positions. Sevastopol defense stiff as German artillery including Bertha guns strikes the Crimean stronghold. Tass says seven infantry divisions and 150 tanks support the effort. Sevastopol garrison reports heavy German losses while Soviet air forces claim multiple tank and truck destructions.
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Moscow
Kharkov
Donets
Sevastopol
Crimean
Paris
Red Army
Tass
Berry Picking At Its Height
Berry patches across the county swarm with pickers including children released from school. Keedysville shipments and brisk Boonsboro sales set fruit at 3.75 dollars per 24 quart crate. Keadyville children average about 1 dollar daily. a seven year old picked 10 quarts, an older sister 38 quarts. County berries go to Pittsburgh markets and New York/New England via commission men. weather remains ideal with staged ripening due to cool nights and days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keedysville
Boonsboro
Keedyaville
Pittsburgh
New York City
New England
Indictment of Seventy-Three In International Lottery Ring
U S District Attorney J C Lehr announced 63 residents from the United States Cuba and Panama were indicted in a vast international lottery operation. The grand jury handed up the indictment June 1 detailing a scheme tied to the Republica de Cuba funds lottery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
U. S
J. C. Lehr
United States
Cuba
Panama
Republica de Cuba
Edward Schindel Dies Aged 48 County Surveyor
Edward Mull Schindel a well known county surveyor died at Washington County Hospital after about two weeks illness. He was 48 and had been a resident of Funkstown since his marriage. A civil engineer and registered surveyor, he worked for J. B. Ferguson Co before dedicating his life to the county office and private engagements. He fell ill June 4 with cerebral hemorrhages and gradually worsened.
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Edward Mull Schindel
Washington County Hospital
Mr. Schindel
Funkstown
J. B. Ferguson Co
Maryland
Auto Tax Stamps Reach 700 At Local Post Office
About 700 of the 1942 43 auto use tax stamps have been sold at the local post office since last Wednesday, the first day of the sale. Postmaster Thomas M. Simpson announced the total, noting it excludes sales at other county post offices. An estimated 13,000 stamps will be sold locally and must be bought by July 1. The stamps carry a serial number with space on the back for the car license and motor number. Car owners must have a stamp to obtain a new gas ration card next month.
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Thomas M. Simpson
Simpson
Miss Downey Named To FSA Office Here
Miss Milbrey Downey daughter of Simon Downey of Williamsport has been appointed Home Management supervisor for Washington Frederick and Montgomery counties with headquarters at the local Farm Security Administration office. She will aid farm families with loans in budgeting and is a University of Maryland home economics graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milbrey Downey
Simon Downey
Williamsport
Washington, Frederick
Montgomery County
Farm Security Administration
Miss Downey
FSA
University of Maryland
Jap Navy Reeling After Third Major Defeat
Washington reports the Japanese navy endured a third major air attack in as many Pacific areas. American fliers bombarded a Japanese invasion force off the Aleutian Islands, with significant vessel losses claimed including a cruiser and an aircraft carrier, plus several cruisers destroyers and gunboats damaged.
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U. S. Fliers
Washington
Pacific
Coral Sea
Midway Island
Middle Pacific
Navy Department
Aleutian Islands
Rocky Island
Alaska
Navy
Danny the monk goes back on road after romance
Union City Connecticut June 16 A carnival monkey named Danny escaped last year and lived in a coal pocket as locals fed him. Carnival promoter Ronald Baker returned with three monkeys to lure Danny back. He chose Susie and Baker captured him with a rope trap. Danny is on the road again.
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Union City
Conn
Danny
Simian
Ronald D. Baker
Baker
Susie
Former Williamsport Man Killed By Train
Isaac A. Corby of Juniata Pennsylvania, a native and former Williamsport resident, was killed instantly in Altoona railroad yards while working as an airbrake inspector. He had served the Pennsylvania Railroad 38 years. Survived by his mother, two sisters, a brother, and his widow with a son and three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac A. Corby
Juniata
Williamsport
Altoona
John W
Alice (Dodd) Corby
Pennsylvania Railroad
Alice Corby
Lydia
Bertha Schamel
Media Curfman
Thurmont
Walter Corby
Woman ignores hunch and aspirin save car tire
Mrs E E Young rose at 3 a m to take an aspirin and thought she saw three men near her daughter's car. She investigated only in the morning to discover the spare tire was missing. Her caution may have prevented trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
E. E. Young
Man Falls 50 Feet Near Salty Dog Tavern
William Weaver of Sandy Hook area was removed to Brunswick hospital after a 50 foot fall from a wall near the Salty Dog Tavern. He suffered lacerations and bruises but was not seriously injured despite the height of the fall.
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Sandy Hook
William Weaver
Brunswick
Weaver
Divorce Suit Filed by Ridenour Couple
Dessie P. Ridenour acting through attorney John J. Alien filed for divorce from Leroy Ridenour in court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dessie P. Ridenour
John J. Alien
Leroy Ridenour
Convoys Break Four Month Silence In Mediterranean
London reports the Evening Standard noting the first British convoy west to east through the Central Mediterranean in four months amid Italian claims of heavy air and naval battles. Italian broadcasts claim losses including a heavy cruiser and two destroyers with damages to fifteen Allied vessels.
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London
Mediterranean
Evening ‘Standard
Malta
Rome
High Command
Mayor Fires Half Of Police And Firemen
In Columbus Ohio Mayor Floyd F Green laid off half the police and fire forces amid a municipal financial crisis. He cut 178 police and 190 fire personnel and said more funds are needed to restore full service. Voters rejected a 2.5 mill levy to cover a 1942 shortage. Green denied waste and said services reflect what the public is willing to pay for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Floyd F. Green
Ohio Capital
Green
High Diving Cow Rescued From Bluff Near Oswego
In Oswego Kansas on June 16 a high-diving cow on Hubert Rhodes' farm fell from a 50 foot bluff into the river after being dumped. An auto wrecker retrieved the animal and it was hoisted up and walked away uninjured.
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Oswego
Kan
Hubert Rhodes
Williamsport Prepares For Tonight's Civilian Defense Blackout
Mayor Richard G Hawken called all Civilian Defense personnel including air raid wardens auxiliary police firemen and others to assemble at the Williamsport fire hall at 7 30 tonight to ready for the blackout.
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Richard G. Hawken
Williamsport
Navy defers plans for five battleships
Washington June 16 Two Senate Naval Affairs Committee members said Navy officials now defer all plans for huge battleships to focus on expanding air power. They reported admirals will convert under way cruisers to aircraft carriers and abandon construction of five 60,000 ton battleships. Some ships will still be launched in coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Navy
Ellender
D-La
Brewster
R-Me
Maine
Dealers Fear New Gas Quota
Local gasoline dealers already pressed to stock enough fuel face anxieties as the OPA order raises the unit value on ration cards from three to six gallons. Dealers collect about half their June sales in supplies, and many fear faster depletion. Some refuse out of state motorists to conserve stock, while one dealer argues the change may balance out as cards must last until July 15.
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OPA
Storm Grips Ray Seeley Farm Potatoes Found Buried
Arkansas City Kansas June 16 4 The storm aided Ray Seeley by uncovering a hill of potatoes on his farm. Vines and tubers lay intact on the ground as he inspected the windstorm damage.
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Arkansas City
Kas
Ray Seeley
House Approves Millions for Guayule Rubber Production
The House Appropriations Committee approved a $53,548,199 omnibus bill to accelerate guayule rubber production and finance expanded business in the U S postal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
RAF says British plane drops flags on Paris and bombs former Ministry
London report says a British aircraft dropped two French tricolor flags over Paris and fired cannon into the former Ministry of Marine last night. The incident marks a bold wartime action with unclear casualties and international repercussions.
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London
RAF
Paris
Ministry of Marine
Hartle Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer
Charles S. G. Hartle of Beaver Creek, a farmer and fruit grower, announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county treasurer. He has served as deputy treasurer and tax collector, and chaired the Washington county delegation in the House of Delegates for five sessions. Hartle, a former general store operator, is married with several children.
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Charles S. G. Hartle
Beaver Creek
Democratic Permanent Register of Voters
Hartle
Martin Newcomer
John Fleming
General Assembly
House of Delegates
Washington County
Board of Election Supervisors
County Blackout Prepared For In Seven County Area
Hagerstown and Washington county residents must blackout at 9 p m tonight in a seven county blackout with no alarm signal. Set clocks to ensure proper timing. Blackout is automatic from 9 p m to midnight except for total darkness period when defense industries are excluded. Vehicles may use down beam lights. Hagerstown’s four sirens will sound for coordination.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
Office of Civilian Defense
Defense Industries
Pig disrupts tea at Philadelphias upper crust estate
A 600 pound pig crashed an afternoon tea at socialite Mrs. Thomas G. Asnton estate in Philadelphia. It charged witnesses into cover, toppled glasses, ate cakes and scones, and fed on petunias. Patrolman Philip Minnis trapped it after a chase through the gardens. the hog reportedly fell from a passing truck bound for market.
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Philadelphia
Thomas G. Asnton
Philip Minnis
China appeals for offensive in Pacific war effort
A government spokesman urged immediate launching of a major Pacific offensive, warning the United Nations to stay vigilant toward Japan. He argued Japan is not the weak link of the Axis and outlined three aims: eliminate UN bases, seize strategic points, and consolidate resources. An army spokesman reported the Nanchang to Hangchow railway gap narrowing to 80 miles, with Chinese forces attacking enemy flanks as a major Chekiang Kiangsi drive progresses.
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Chungeking
Pacific
United Nations
Japan
Germany
China
Nanchang-Hangchow
Chekiang
Kiangsi
Oft-Bombed War Reporter Injured In Bath Tub
New Delhi June 16 Associated Press correspondent Preston Grover, seasoned by two years in war zones, was bombed over 100 times and came under artillery and sniper fire. He survived a bomber raid and a plunge into the Mediterranean, and today nurses his first injury a broken rib from slipping on soap in his bathtub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
India
Associated Press
Preston Grover
Flo
Mediterranean
Will Confer On Milk Situation
A. L. Sullivan state food and drug commissioner will meet Dr. W. R. Willard health officer to review the local milk situation. Willard said most county milk dealers meet the new permit requirement, but a few have not. Last week four Frederick county dealers were found guilty in magistrate court, a test case likely to prompt action in other counties.
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A. L. Sullivan
Weather observer notes unusual cold snap in Keedysville
Government weather observer J A Miller in Keedysville reports temperatures last night fell to 48 degrees. He recalls a colder spell years ago when the mercury dropped to 36, noting it is not unusual for the season.
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J. A. Miller
Keedysville
Axis Breaks Tobruk Defense Line Amid British Withdrawal
Cairo June 16 British forces pulled back from Ain El Gazala Bir Hacheim line as Rommel pressed toward Tobruk with armored units. The fighting shifted eastward toward Acroma while anti tank guns and tank crews tried to hold the road. Mobile forces and minefields were cleared, with Rommel claiming to have erased the line and cut off Ain El Gazala forces.
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Cairo
Egypt
Tobruk
Ain el Gazala
Acroma
Ain el Gazala Bir Hacheim
Plans for bomb proof shelter under defense highway
County roads engineer C William Hetzer proposed adding an underground passage under the Fairchild defense highway at Maugansville. The walkway would connect opposite sides of the road, feature doors at each end, and serve as a bomb proof shelter for school children and local residents, with minimal added cost. Federal WPA authorities and the Board of County Commissioners would need approval to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maugansville
C. William Hetzer
Board of County Commissioners
W.P.A
Hetzer
Maugsansville
Accident Stations Set For Casualty Care Tonight
W R Willard chief of the emergency medical service urges during tonight's blackout that injured persons go to nearby casualty stations rather than Washington county hospital. Stations are Hagerstown High School Woodland Way South Potomac Junior High Woodland Way? Franklin Court along with Washington Street School.
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Iir
W. R. Willard
Emergency Medical Service
Washington County Hospital
Hagerstown High School
Woodland Way
South Potomac Junior High
Washington Street School
Franklin Court
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