Indicted Acid Makers Face Federal Prosecution
A score of Italian acid producers and officials were indicted by a federal grand jury in South Bend Indiana on anti trust charges including illegal price fixing and production control. Firms named include E I du Pont Dow Monsanto and Stauffer with operations in sulfuric, bichromates, oxalic and other acids used for explosives plastics and aircraft parts. Monsanto denied the charges and vowed to fight vigorously.
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Washington
South Bend
Ind
E. L. de Pont de Nemours and Company
Wilmington
Del
Mutual Chemical Company of America
General Chemical Company
New York
Standard
New Jersey
Dow Chemical Company
Midland
Mic Atlas Powder Company
Monsanto Chemical Company
St Louis
Victor Chemical Works
Chicago
American Cyanimid and Chemical Corporation
Harshaw Chemical Company
Cleveland
Dennis Company
Newark
N.J
Innis Speiden and, Company
Oldsbury Electric Company
Prior Chemical Corp
Natural Products Refining Company
Jersey City
Davison Chemical Company
Bamore
Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company
Philadelphia
Southern Agricultural Chemical Corporation
F. S. Ryster
Guano Company
Norfolk, Va
Stauffer Chemical Company
New Jersey Zinc Sales Company
Theun
Candidacy filing heats up with party splits in county races
Democrats Brent Huyett and Edward Oswald have filed? to file by July 24. Republicans brace for internal clashes with Troxell set to oppose Keedy and Myers tipped to challenge Miller for State Senator. Names like Strite, Fogram, Eldridge, Ditto, Shank, Fiery, Ankeney, Gower, Corbett, Horn, Newcomer, Brown, Ardinger appear as potential nominees across sheriff, county commissioner, state attorney, and orphan’s court roles.
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Brent” Huyett
Edward Oswald
Clerk of Court
Republican Central Committee
Hugh K. Troxell
Funkstown i
Harry E. Keedy
Allen I. Myers
Ernest W. Miller
Samuel C. Strite
Martin L. Fogram
Rubber Scrap Drive Boosts Hagerstown Campaign
Pangborn Corporation in Hagerstown announced a scrap rubber collection boost. The company contributed 215 pounds and president Thomass W Pangborn personally collected 140 pounds. A $25 Victory bond awards the employee or neighbor with the largest weight. a receiving station is set at the shop entrance. Campaign closes at midnight June 31.
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Hagerstown
Pangborn Corporation
Thomass W. Pangborn
Pangborn Corp
Cigarette Fund Receives Boost From Local Backer
The General Hartle Birthday Cigarette Fund gains a five dollar boost with two checks totaling the amount from Luther W. Broom, a former city police officer now defense guard. He praises the fund as helping county boys and urges shipments of cigarette cartons to General Hartle for his command. Contributions close today as radio greetings flow from local admirers.
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Harile
Pat McGuire
Strikers Return After Meeting Demands at Yellow Truck Co
Pontiac dispatch reports 11,000 workers at the Yellow Truck and Coach Co plants returning to work after an unauthorized one day strike. An agreement covers pay for 20 minutes of clockout time and ongoing grievances. Union leaders said the deal includes adjustments and disciplinary reviews and addresses demands from Clackoutney and other disputed issues.
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Pontiac
Mick
Yellow Truck and Coach Co
Tera
Jeter Pati
Campans
Aniomu
Deaths David Houtzell at Foundry Street home
David Llewellyn Houtzell died at his parents home 19 Foundry Street Friday at seven months Rosid Ney. He is survived by Russell Anos Leonard Edina Mae and Neney Lee all at home. Funeral services Sunday at 2 04 from 120 George street with Rev Pat B Watlington officiating. Interment at Boopsboro cemetery.
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David Llewellyn Houtzell
Mrr
Rusell Moutzell
Foundry
Kireet
Rosid Ney
Wrethers
Russell Anos
Leonard
Edina Mae
Neney Lee
George Eryser
Pat B. Watlington
Boopsboro
Baron May Be U Boat Chief In Caribbean Claims
Clearwater Florida June 2 Baron Edward Von Spiese a World War I U boat commander and later German consul in New Orleans may be operating a submarine harassing All Nations in the Caribbean area according to an Army Lieut. John Paxer survivor of a torpedoed ship who says the commander appears to have received lifeboat evidence and possesses knowledge of the Gulf coast. He was ordered home via the South and German consulates were closed. The Baron’s statements in print twice drew a strong response from Louisiana Governor Sam Jones prompting a state investigation before he was later summoned to Washington.
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Clearwater
Fla
Baron Edward von Spiese
U-boat Command
Con
NX Orleans
Caribbe
John Paxer
von Spiegel
Gulf Coast
United States
Germany
South A
Louisiana
Sam Jones
Washington
Draft guidance pins married men for future calls
A public briefing explained that 1-A married men may be called last in the congressional list rankings. Draft boards will defer certain categories and dependents while awaiting the LA list completion and enforce new procedures for the pending exemptions and extensions.
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Stanwood
Pearl Harbor
Hle
Playground items and crowding noted at local site
Fragmented OCR notes describe playground needs including parent groups, supervision, and safety concerns. Mentioned are painted owl features, seating, and paths with references to caregivers and children. Details are unclear but indicate a scheduled discussion with community members and officials.
Square and Round Dancing Ads at Kemp's Mul Tavern
Fivery Sunday and Sunday night dances at Kemp's Mul Tavern. Also square and round dance nights every Saturday at Potomac Danceland 1411 S Potomac St. Admission 2 for children, and 5 for adults.
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Fivery
Kemp's Mul Tavern
Potomac Danceland
Potomac St
Army and Navy appropriation bills move toward White House
The Senate approves a 2.29 billion Army appropriation and advances a 4.5 billion expansion plan while Navy measures for 1.9 million tons of warships and new carriers pass on a voice vote. The discussions occur in a rare closed session as lawmakers review defense needs and funding.
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Navy
White House
Deen
Truman
D-Mo
Congress
Thomas
Brehon Somerveil
Services of Supply
Senate
Jie
Walsh
D-M
Naval Adairs Committee
Natr
Army fliers honored for Japan raid at Bolling Field
Twenty three army fliers who took part in the April raid on Japan received the Distinguished Flying Cross at Bolling Field Washington. The airmen, recently back in the United States, supplied new details of the extent of damage caused by the Tokyo strike and targets in four other cities. A note highlights improvised bombs and the challenges of low altitude drops during the mission.
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Washington
Japan
Bolling Field
Tokyo
Acres
Nordea
Ca Enesty
May Increase Sugar Ration Reported in Washington
In Washington on June 27 a POA official indicated the government may raise sugar rationing. He said supplies are below normal and the move would affect a substantial portion of stock. Details on timing or scope were not provided.
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Washington
Twain
That My Boy Navy Applicants Face Probe
The report references Navy applicants and an investigation led by Deputy WF, with names including Katt B and Benia-Tain. It notes the deputy’s role in the inquiry and mentions forty-two official names of children connected to the case, though details remain unclear in the fragmented text.
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Navy
Cracky
Amy Hey
Ben Oy
Ben Oy,’ Barly Chitttie
Benia- Tain
Fan
Hig
15 Bombers Raid London Scene Emerges
A report from London today highlights a United States Air Force operation involving fifteen bombers. The raid appears connected to recent weeks and follows disclosures tied to Ruthinian events, with details remaining fragmentary.
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London
Yp AF
United States
Moes
Ten Local Men Join Army Here
Twenty one men, ten from Hagerstown and Washington county, enlisted in the Army via the local recruiting office and were sent to Baltimore for assignment to a training camp. The report lists names including John M. Hockensmith, Funks town, Charles B. Whittington, Elmer Lang, Frank DiFabbio, and Charles Wilnear, among others.
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Hagrstown
Washington County
Army
Baltimore
Tndas
John M. Hockensmith
Funkstown
Charles BE
Whittington
North Mulberry Street
Philip
Potomac Avenues
Elmer
Potomac Fish and Game Hig Shooting Match and Outing
Potomac Fish and Game Club announces a July shooting match and outing. The event invites all members and guests to participate in a day of target practice, games, and outdoor activities at the club grounds.
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Potomac Fish and Game
Opened Attack on Key Fort Stalls Rommel Advance
Axis forces halted Rommel's rapid push along the Mediterranean coast as Italian communiques boast repeated heavy clashes with British aircraft and anti aircraft fire. British Cairo HQ reports Rommel's 15 mile advance to within 156 miles of Matruh while skirmishes continue around Kharkov and Sevastopol with heavy fighting and casualties on all sides. Night raids on Norwich mark renewed Luftwaffe strikes as Hitler eyes potential All-Nied invasion.
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Rommel
Desert
Cairo
Mediterranenan Sea
Matrub
Dar
Rommell
Adolf Hitler
Kharkov
Caucasus
Kupyansk
Fador von Jock
Red
Semeon Timoshenko
Red Army
Kuprausk
Kyum
Crimean
Sevastopol
Hitler
Fat Billfold Lost In Reading Weighting Episode
Harry Partner of Reading Pennsylvania weighed himself with friends near West Washington Street and shed his coat before stepping on a machine. He later discovered his billfold containing about $500 in checks and papers was missing and suspects it was dropped during the coat removal. He alerted local police with his Reading address and phone number.
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Harry
Reading
West Washington Street
Blueprints to Victory: U S Production Near 1942 Goals
Washington June 27 Officials report US factory output is accelerating toward Roosevelt’s Blue Mine for Victory targets. May production totaled about four thousand planes and 50 000 machine guns with tanks and artillery also rising. Ship and antiaircraft goals are deemed achievable barring accidents and full assembly follows.
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Washington
Ant
Roosevelt
Would Seize All France (Continued from Page 1)
Report notes more than 1,000,000 French residents evacuated from coastal areas amid German defense preparations. It cites the clearing of Boulogne to Dieppe and possible recall of General Blaskowitz to aid Western Europe defenses. A shakeup replaced 26 German divisional commanders in weeks. The source cautions against viewing this as German weakness.
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Boulogne
Dieppe
Saate Solirte
Hitler
Johannes Blaskowitz
Fuehrer
Russia
Europe
Lne
Rationing Limits New Adult Bicycles to Employers
Franklin M. Thomas, chairman of the local Ration Board, announced new rules restricting new adult bicycles to purchases by employers who need bikes for transporting employees or supplies. There is no restriction yet on used bicycles. An overarching OPA order for new adult bicycles is expected in July.
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OPA
Franklin M. Thomas
Retion Board
Thomas
State asks surrender of driver’s license in June notice
State Department of Motor Vehicles asks Semuel Rufus Robertson to surrender his license. A letter of commendation for a perfect safety record since 1926 accompanied the notice. The reason for suspension, his age, and the city context are unclear in the fragment.
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Los Angeles
State Department of Motor Tiles
Semuel Rufus Robertson
Induct Draft Board Member Case Sets Local Precedent
Federal judge in New York allowed a draft board to induct its own members if in class 1 4, ruling on Dr. Frank J. Pirone's bid to block his induction. Rifkind dismissed Pirone's complaint noting courts defer to administrative agencies until deprivation occurs.
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New York
Simon Rifkind
Frank J. Pirone
Mount Vernon
Pirone
Rifkind
Dr. Pirone
Poor Boy Wears Coat Worth 350 Cash in Lost Lining
In Philadelphia a six year old is wearing a coat valued at 350 dollars. A woman told the Salvation Army she forgot the money sewn in the lining when returning the coat weeks ago. She could not give her name and her husband did not know about the money.
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Philadelphia
Salvation Army
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