Ghost Fleet Of Dutch Subs Raids Jap Supply Lines
Captain L. G. L. van der Kun reports a reformed Dutch ghost fleet is harassing Japanese shipping to Burma. In 20 months the force sank about 55,000 tons, possibly 25,000 more, in Malacca Straits and Andaman area, aiding Burma’s defense while Japan relies on sea routes for most munitions and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Netherlands Indies
Burma
L. G. L. van der Kun
Netherlands
Pacific
Malacca Straits
Sumatra
Andaman Islands
van der
Chemical destroys span it took year to build in minute
A 1,200 ton steel traveling crane bridge built in 1912 was wrecked in minutes using a heat producing chemical compound. The 300 foot long span 80 feet high and 36 feet wide carried coal from Great Lakes barges to a ramp and had been out of service 18 months. Salvageable iron and steel will be recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Great Lakes
Deaths Kathleen B Parsons once of Hagerstown dies in Durham N C
Kathleen B Parsons died at Watts Hospital Durham North Carolina at 7 15 yesterday morning aged 34 She had lived in Hagerstown about ten years and is survived by husband Carl W Parsons Cairo West Virginia parents Albert M and Nancy Shields Cairo sisters C R Kinmore Lessie M Paxton Parkersburg Jane Shields Pittsburgh and sons Albert and Carl W Parsons 2d Burlington North Carolina The body will leave at 755 this evening for Cairo for services at the Church of Christ Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen B. Parsons
Hagerstown
Watts Hospital
Durham
N. G
Carl W. Parsons
Cairo
W. Va
Albert
Nancy (Detworth) Shields
Rebecca Ann Parsons
Burlington
N. C
Carl
In Memoriam for a Beloved Husband and Father
A memorial notice honors a husband and father who died two years ago on March 2. The tribute thanks the Saviour and notes he is at peace among angels as his family, led by Mrs. C. M. Hines and sons, reflect daily. In a separate remembrance, a daughter recalls Mrs. Adam J. Kline who died one year ago on March 2 and notes those who loved her best think of her today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam J. Kline
Repulse Jap Counter Drive in Admiralty Islands
Allied and American forces repulsed a predawn Japanese counterattack against entrenched troops in the Admiralty Islands near Momote airstrip on Los Negros. MacArthur said about 160 Japanese were killed. American losses were negligible. First Cavalry Division units consolidated gains as Japan sought reinforcements from Manus. Allied bombers supported ground forces and the airstrip was to be put into full use soon.
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Allied
Southwest Pacific
Admiralty Islands
Douglas MacArthur
Momote
Los Negros Island
MacArthur
First Cavalry
Manus Island
Los Negros
Memote
Need Service Law Says Knox Need Service Law
Navy Secretary Knox told Senators a national service law would shield against a production slump that could imperil Pacific fighting. He cited past absenteeism and turnover, warned Germany's defeat may demoralize industry, and urged greater 1944 output with more men, equipment, supplies, and ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Knox
Pacific
Miliary Committee
Germany
Italy
United States
Japan
Theater Here Reports Bond Sales Are High
War bonds totaling 141 375 were sold at the Maryland Theatre during the Fourth War Loan Drive. Manager George N. Payette announced the tally, noting 125 975 in bond sales for the premiere, exceeding the 76 000 goal by 51 975. He said this was the highest campaign in the theatre’s history and bonds will continue to be sold at the Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
George N. Payette
Payette
The
Battle Of Oscars On Again With Awards Made Tonight
Hollywood reports the Oscars scramble continues tonight at the Chinese theater with nominations in acting and directing. Top contenders include Bogart Arthur Cooper Lukas Bergman Jones Rooney, and films such as Casablanca Heaven Can Wait Watch On the Rhine The Ox Bow Incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Iin
Humphrey Bogart
Sary Cooper
Paul Lukas
Walter Pigeon
Mickey Rooney
Jean Arthur
Ingrid Bergman
Joan Bonetaine
Greer Garson
Jennifer Jones
Michael Curtiz
Ernst Lubitsch
Clarence Brown
George Stevens
Henry King
Miracle Penicillin Saves Brain Infection Patients
Army physician Captain Albert L. Evans reports in the Journal of the AMA that penicillin saved three meningitis patients here in Chicago on March 2. Two cases were due to staphylococcal bacteria and one to pneumococcal germs, suggesting penicillin offers greater hope than sulfonamides for such infections. American doctors Paul H. W. Noth and John Winslow Hirshfeld also report penicillin curing a hepatic abscess secondarily infected, a highly fatal complication in Detroit.
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Chicago
Journal of
American Medical Association
Albert L. Evans
Evans Express
Detroit
Paul HW. Noth
John Winslow Hirshfeld
Round and Square Dance at Valley Inn Weekly Event
Valley Inn hosts a Saturday night round and square dance formerly Honey's Tavern. Admission is 35 cents with music by Bill and His Melodiers. Also advertised is a new auto license plate daily service by Delphey's at 31 B Franklin St with phone 5.
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Honey's Tavern
Bill and His Melodiers
Delphey's
B. Franklin St
Spanish Danceland
Kemp's Mill Tavern
Ross
Ady
W.O. W. Hall
Potomac Ramblers
35C, Inc
Junior Fire Co
OPA Hearings Set For Two Hagerstown Retailers
The price Panel of the Ration Board will hold two summary hearings tomorrow for Hagerstown retailers accused of violating OPA ceiling price rules. An unrelated note mentions that Africans called the sweet potato yam, derived from nyam.
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Ration Board
Hagerstown
OPA
Games and Party at Temple Ady Every Wednesday and Saturday
Oded Fellows host weekly games and party events at Temple every Wednesday and Saturday at 8 PM. Prizes include war stamps groceries and merchandise. Includes fountain pens sold at SAMS 21 Jonathan Street with satisfaction guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam's
Jonathan St. Ady
Move To Halt Negro Abuse In Albany Inquiry
Albany, March 2. Gov Dewey orders a full inquiry into alleged abuse of a negro questioned in a county crime probe. Assembly leaders Jack and Burrows push for action while Mayor Corning seeks an impartial probe. Sonny Jones accuses troopers of abuse. Monaghan calls the charges a lie and vows to trace their origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany, Y
Tenga Bores
Albany County
Thomas E. Dewey
Irving M. Ives
Republican Assembly
Save
Hulan E. Jack
Daniel Burrows
New York City
Jack
Burrows
Erastus Corning
Albany
Sonny Jones
Assembly
George P. Monaghan
Jones
Finnish press blasts Soviet armistice terms as insufficient
Finnish press in Stockholm denounces Moscow terms as too harsh and failing to offer an honorable peace. Helsinki government briefed Parliament, but stance unclear. Uusi Suomi says peace cannot be reached on these conditions, while Huvudstadsbladet says terms do not offer peace prospects. Finns unlikely to withdraw troops before further talks.
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Stockholm
Russia
Finland
Helsinki
Uusi Suomi
Edwin Linkomies
Huvudstadsbladet
Dogs Poisoned In Mountains Incident Reported
A continuation reports three dogs and four skunks found dead along a mile of fireline in the mountains. Authorities note no justification for poison, as it kills wildlife beyond dogs. Wardens cite illegality and urge enforcement to protect deer and forest creatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nushaum
News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
Soldier notes from Hagerstown and surrounding towns report promotions and assignments in the RAF training command at Laughlin Field Del Rio Texas. Corporals Donald J. Stevens Gerald D Nye and others gain ranks while servicemen Perris Bay attend ship and air training. letters from Navy and Army personnel describe overseas duty and homeward furloughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald J. Stevens
Gerald D. Nye
Hagerstown
Laughlin Field
del Rio
Texas
RAF Training Command
Corp. Stevens
Summer Street
Corp. Nye
Elmer Nye
North Mulberry Street
Army Navy Qualifying Test Set For Hagerstown High
The third Army Navy College Qualifying Test for STP and the V 12 program will be held March 15 at 9 00 am in Hagerstown high school. Eligible students ages 17 to 21 who graduate or will graduate by July 1 1944 may obtain an information leaflet at the school. Applicants must indicate service preference but the test does not bind them to enlist. Principal John D B Zentmyer notes the program is nationwide and not affected by recent Army trainee cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
John DB. Zentmyer
Army
Navy
Zentmyer
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U. S
Armed Forces
Brewer L. Stouffer
WMC
Stouffer
New Rochelle
Lucius Nathan Littauer
New York
Littauer
Congress
Harard University
Graduate School of of Public Administration
Laudis
Jonathan
Saum's
Jonathan St. Adv
Washington St
Kraiss Funeral Home
N. Potomac St
Brsp
Franklin St
N . Jonathan St
Washington Post
Harry RB
Monsinger
Mgr
Green Lantern
North Potomac Street
Reichard
SAUM
Jonathan St
Frederick Street
Wilhelm
Thumma Motor Co
Memoriam
Althe
Ruth
Butch
Adee
Fleigh Motor Co
Oak
W. O. W. Hall
H. A. Barnhart
Church of Brethren
London
Hollywood
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Murder, Inc
America
Africa
Crouse
North Prospect ST
Maine
DR. Phillips Fruit Tree
RIPH
Hagerstown Industrial Loan
D. Earl Nefkirk
Saum’s
Commercial Small Loan & Finance Co
Summit Ave
Court House
Tech
Richard B. Snyder
Walter Snyder
South Potomac Street
Westover Field
Mass
Army Air Forces
Francis C. Brown
Smithsburg
U. S. Navy
Reuben C. Brown
Bainbridge
Warren M. Hanna
Edgewood Arsenal
Ernest M. Burkett
Alien Burkett
Mason- Dixon
Agsth Ferrying Sq
Municipal
Nashville, Tenn
Cam G. Everts
C. A
Cheveagua Island
Donald R. Staley
G. M. Staley
Camp Sutton
N. Y
Medical Administration Corps
Olive P. Brown
Gerald R. Brown
AOM 3
Uss.n
South Pacific
Gerald
Walter C. Stenger
Williamsport
Pfc
David C. Stenger
England
Willamsport
E. E. Railing
J. E. Railing
V. 6
CSNR
U.S. Naval Radio School
Balboa Gardens
Edwin Benchoff
A/S
U.S. N
Army-Navy
Hi School
Sauris
Basmt
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Xi Chap
Hagerstown Lumber Co
Frederick Road
Washington Co
Hagenstown
Yingling Auto Sales & Service
Pontiac
Brederick Streat
Danzer Metal Wks. Co
Dixie Supply, Inc
Franklin Street
General Ins
Agey
Dealers In Sound Taeeee
Arta Bik
Arthur F. Detrow
Mer
Central Garage
Western Maryland
Telephone
Community Finance Service Incorporated
West Washington St
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