Britain reveals secret radio location device for defense
London reports Britain has publicly disclosed details of a new radio location system that detects approaching aircraft miles away. Sir Philip Joubert described how electric waves bypass darkness and fog, with wireless watchers signaling objects in path, boosting RAF efficiency and shaping future military strategy. Josette
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Pickets Hold Plant Gates in Lock Hawes Strike
Pickets barred Piper Aircrate Corporation gates to all but office and engineering staff after a strike at the Lock Hawes plant. ATL machinists began the walkout seeking wage increases, amid opposition from organizer Victor S. Gauthier who called the action unauthorized. The plant employs 2,300 workers producing light planes for civil training. no defense contracts noted. A separate, jurisdictional UAW dispute at Doug-tak and Lomason concerns 10,000 workers at four plants facing possible payoffs if the strike endures.
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Safe in the U S Edith Ackermann Arrives New York
Edith Ackermann arrives in New York from Biban Spain as her German mother remains unable to sail. Her father resides in the United States after fleeing the Hitler regime.
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Union tensions flare as company faces walkout and strikes
APL accuses C10 union of raiding its members while C10 denies the claim. A 1,800 worker strike hits Philadelphia, with Lenshoremen's separation affecting two sugar refineries amid a demand for higher pay. The period is described as a vast vacation by critics.
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Caustic Comment At Naval Hearing Sparks Debate
Washington June 15 a naval hearing drew sharp remarks from Commander C T Dargan of the Navy Bureau of Aircraft as he faced questioning on German training in glider flying. Rep Maas pressed why Germany trained pilots and Dargan replied I don t know. Maas asserted the issue showed a broader warning to the Navy and Cole sided with Maas noting the discussion hinted at strategic concerns in the lead up to heightened tensions.
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Hold Up on Installment Plan Stuns Los Angeles
A crime report from Los Angeles details William Bumpass being robbed at gunpoint over a set of teeth paid for at 45 dollars. The thiefs demanded 25 dollars, threatened to keep the teeth, and warned of a next day confrontation at Fifth and Main. Bumpass and others identified two suspects. teeth were later found in a men's room.
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Camera Stolen on West Franklin Street
L tL. Gifekié reported last night a camera stolen from his parked automobile on West Franklin Street. The cooperative movement has been an important factor in improving agricultural conditions in Thailand Siam.
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Doctor Mack Comiie Mais Receives Honorary Law Degree
Doctor Mack Comiie Mais, longtime manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, is pictured receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Pennsylvania Mary College. The ceremony honors his contributions to baseball and the community in Pennsylvania.
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Coal Contracts Awarded to Ten Dealers
Contracts for furnishing coal to Washington county public schools for the next school year were awarded yesterday at a Board of Education meeting. Twenty eight bids were submitted with average annual coal expenditure about $16,000 per year. W. H. Miller won the major building contract at the Menny school addition for 49,000, while Fridinger and Compeny received the plumbing and heating work and Miller and Liskey secured the electrical bid. West Washington Street School addition will start soon. Norman Earley is the contractor for 30,200 with A. J. Blinkhart as architect supervising both projects.
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Prisoner Is Brought Back In Murder Case
James Use Miller 26 was returned from Maryland Penitentiary to Washington County jail by Sheriff Joseph D. Baker to await May grand jury action on a murder indictment with Earl Loveless 23 who has confessed to involvement. Miller, starting a new five year term after assault and robbery conviction, denies knowledge of the Poffenberger slaying on October 7. Loveless reportedly confesses to biting the former County Commissioner and implicates Miller.
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Roosevelt designates Hodges as chief of infantry
President Roosevelt names Brig. Gen. Courtney Hicks Hodges to lead the infantry in a realignment of the army high command. He succeeds Maj. Gen. George A. Lynch, who has retired. The report notes a vast stretch of the U S Canada boundary lies along water.
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Thirteen Arrests by Game Wardens in Waslington County
Thirteen conservation law arrests were made by game wardens in Waslington County since the bass season opened last Sunday. Two cases were disposed of with fines of 16.75 dollars each for fishing without licenses. Some violations involved bass not reaching ten inches, with others for out of season catch. Abe Russell reportedly landed a three pound six ounce bass. Wardens patrolled streams Sunday and a watch remains for violators as arrests this year exceed normal.
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Strike Called by Longshoremen at Morgan Line Piers
International Longshoremen's Association members walked out at Morgan Line piers protesting Federal seizure of the line’s ten ships. International VP James T. Kelley said about 500 men were affected, with orders from President Joseph P Ryan to act in Houston and Galveston, Texas. The Antamobila Circle of New York estimates 2000 trailers used by defense workers as temporary homes.
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Dual Highway Work To Start In Hagerstown Area
The State Roads Commission will start construction on the east approach to Hagerstown linking the existing highway to Fast Washington and East Franklin streets near Cannon Avenue. Prenk Carozza and Son Inc of Baltimore bid 226 545.60. The route spans 1.047 miles through the Antietam Creek area, a stretch critics call the road that starts nowhere and ends nowhere.
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Frederick Police Department Boosted to 35 Officers
Frederick police department expanded to 35 men under Chief Bert Pellaier. Seven new patrolmen added and ten reappointed. New chief salary set at 2000 dollars annually. Allen Bartgis named special investigator at 1500 dollars. Two lieutenants earn 1409 dollars, two sergeants 1350 dollars, and two desk sergeants 1300 dollars.
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Natex praised for relief by James Baker in Hagers Town
James Baker of Hagers Town Michigan writes that Natex delivered relief from severe sluggish digestion and painful constipation. He explains 10 day use with meals eased gas pains headaches and restored appetite and strength. A Rand's Cut Rate Store representative offers more details and samples.
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