Study Places Veterans In Jobs After Training
The U S Employment Office completed a three day course to improve veteran placement after discharge. Brewer L Stouffer says employers in Hagerstown are willing to hire or give veterans preference. A March 6 7 course will focus on veterans with disabilities. Lucius Nathan Littauer, 85, famed philanthropist and former New York Republican Congressman, died aged at his New Rochelle home after heart ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Armed Forces
Brewer L. Stouffer
WMC
Hagerstown
Stouffer
New Rochelle
N. Y
Lucius Nathan Littauer
New York
Littauer
Congress
Harvard University
Pfor Public Administration
Ghost Fleet Of Dutch Subs Raids Jap Supply Lines
Dutch naval officer Captain J. G. L. van der Kun reports a reformed ghost fleet of Dutch submarines harassing Japanese supply lines to Burma. He notes 55,000 tons sunk in 20 months with another 25,060 tons likely sunk, achieved with an average of two submarines at a time, while Burma’s sea shipments carried about 90 percent of Japanese munitions and food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Netherlands Indies
Burma
J. G. L. van der Kun
Netherlands
Pacific
Malacca Straits
Sumatra
Andaman Islands
van der Kun
Chemical Destroys Span It Took Year To Build In Minute
CHICAGO March 2 A 1200 ton steel traveling crane bridge built in 1512 was destroyed in under a minute by a heat producing chemical compound. The 300 foot long 80 foot high 30 feet wide span, used to move coal from Great Lakes barges, melted through steel supports and fell to the ground after ignition. The bridge had been out of service 18 months and salvage of usable iron and steel is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Great Lakes
Deaths Kathleen B Parsons former Hagerstown resident
Kathleen B Parsons 34 died in Watts Hospital Durham N C at 7 15 yesterday morning She had lived in Hagerstown about ten years and is survived by husband Carl W Parsons Cairo W Va parents Albert M Shields and Nancy Detworth Shields Cairo W Va daughter Rebecca Ann Parsons Burlington N C sons Albert and Carl W Parsons 2d Heclington N C sisters C R Kinmore Cairo W Va Lessie M Benton Parkersburg W Va Jane Shields Pittsburgh Pa The body will leave at 7 85 o clock this evening for Cairo for services at the Church of Christ Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen B. Parsons
Hagerstown
Watts Hospital
Durham
N. C
Carl W. Parsons
Cairo
W. Va
Albert M
Nancy (Detworth) Shields
Rebecca Ann. Parsons
Burlington
Albert
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 family thanks the Saviour and notes angels, peace, and watching over him as time passes. Also remembered is Ada A Kline who died one year ago on March 2 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada .A. Kline
Repulse Jap Counter Drive Glancing Clash in Admiralty Islands
Allied reports detail a predawn Japanese counterattack against American positions in the Admiralty Islands near Momote airfield on Los Negros. Gen. Douglas MacArthur said Japanese losses were heavy and American casualties were negligible as First Cavalry Division units consolidated gains and air power supported the ground fight. The action suggests possible Japanese reinforcements from Manus Island as the airstrip readies for Allied operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Says Knox
Navy Secretary Knox urged Congress to implement a national service law to prevent a looming production slump that could threaten Pacific war efforts. Testifying to the military committee, he warned that postwar turnover risks and morale drops could undermine 1944 goals, noting Italy’s 1943 collapse already spurred labor shifts. He stressed ongoing major schedules were met in 1943 but 1944 demands will require more personnel, stores, equipment, supplies, and ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Knox
Pacific
Military Committee
Germany
Italy
United States
Japan
Maryland Theatre Bond Drive Sets Local Record During War Loan
The Maryland Theatre reports War Loan bonds totaling 141 375 dollars sold at the Fourth War Loan Drive with 125 975 dollars from the premiere of Desert Song. Manager George N Payette notes highest campaign in local theatre history and promises continued sales at the Maryland. Public party Thursday March 2 at W O W Hall Chickens home made pies and cakes hosted by Mr and Mrs H A Barnhart plus a rummage sale Saturday at Market House Basement Philathea Class Church of the Brethren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
George N. Payette
Payette
The
W. O. W. Hall
H. A. Barnhart
Church of Brethren
Battle Of Oscars On Again With Awards Made Tonight
Hollywood reports the Oscars race underway with winners to be sealed at the Chinese theater. Nominated actors include Bogart Cooper Lukas Pigeon Rooney. actresseS Arthur Bergman Fontaine Garson Jones. Top films include Casablanca Heaven Can Wait The Ox Bow Incident and more unsettled debates continue through the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Iack and Key
Humphrey Bogart
Gary Cooper
Paul Lukas
Walter Pigeon
Mickey Rooney
Jean Arthur
Ingrid Bergman
Joan Fontaine
Greer Garson
Jennifer Jones
Madame Curie
Mertier
Michael Curtiz
Ernst Lubitsch
Clarence Brown
George Stevens
Henry King
Miracle Cures With Penicillin Reported By Army
Army physician Captain Albert L. Evans reports three meningitis cases cured by penicillin, described in JAMA. The infections, from staphylococcal and pneumococcal bacteria, were usually fatal before penicillin and suggest higher survival rates than prior sulfonamide methods. Detroit doctors Noth and Hirshfeld also report penicillin curing a liver abscess secondary infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Journal of the American Medical Association
Albert L. Evans
Evans
Detroit
Paul H. Noth
John Winslow Hirshfeld
ROUND AND SQUARE DANCE AT VALLEY INN PROMOTED
Valley Inn advertises a weekly Saturday dance now called Round and Square Dances, with admission 35 cents. The entertainment features Bill and His Melodiers. Also promotes new auto license plate service by Delphey's at 31 B Franklin St with a promise of no trouble or delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honey's Tavern
Bill and His Melodiers
Delphey's
Franklin St
W.O. W. Hall
Potomac Ramblers
Inc
Junior Fire Co
OPA Ceiling Price Hearings Set for Two Hagerstown Retailers
The Office announced two summary hearings before the Price Panel of the ration board to morrow for alleged OPA ceiling price violations by two Hagerstown retailers. The article also notes a historical aside on why sweet potatoes are called yams by African Americans.
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London
Ration Board
Hagerstown
OPA
Fountain Pens and Games at Saum's Promos
Odd Fellows' Temple hosts games every Wednesday and Saturday at 8 PM with prizes including War Stamps groceries and merchandise. Saum's at 21 Jonathan Street advertises fountain pens priced at 1 dollar with satisfaction guaranteed.
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Fountain Pens
Saum's
Jonathan St. Adv
Move To Halt Negro Abuse In Albany Inquiry
Albany legislative leaders press for a full inquiry into alleged abuse of a Negro questioned amid a county crime probe ordered by Gov. Thomas E. Dewey. Assemblymen Hulan Jack and Daniel Burrows urged protection from hounding and intimidation while Mayor Erastus Corning called for an impartial probe. Special Prosecutor George F. Monaghan dismissed Sonny Jones accusations as a lie and pledged to investigate origins.
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Albany
Albany County
Thomas E. Dewey
Irving M. Ives
Republican Assembly
Hulan E. Jack
Daniel Burrows
New York City
Jack
Burrows
Erastus Corning
Sonny Jones
Assembly
George F. Monaghan
Jones
Finnish Press Raps Red Terms
The Finnish press denounces Soviet armistice proposals as too harsh to yield an honorable peace. Helsinki officials disclosed the terms to Parliament, but no stance was given. Uusi Suomi and Huvudstadsbladet said peace cannot be reached on these conditions and Finland would not withdraw troops to enable talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Russia
Finland
Helsinki
Uusi Suomi
Edwin Linkomiesis
Huvudstadsbladet
Dogs Poisoned In Mountains Containing Continued Report
Three dogs and four skunks were found poisoned along a mile of the forest fireline after investigators traced scattered meat remains. Nusbaum questions why anyone would poison, as game wardens note it is illegal and harms many creatures beyond dogs. Police advise enforcement, while wardens condemn actions that threaten wildlife in the mountains.
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Nusbaum
News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
United States service members from Hagerstown area receive promotions and assignments. Donald J. Stevens and Gerald D. Nye become corporals at Laughlin Field Texas. Richard B. Snyder serves as radio instructor at Westover Field Massachusetts after overseas missions. Francis C. Brown enlists in the Navy for boat training at Bainbridge. Others include Corporal Warren Hanna at Edgewood Arsenal and Lt. Cam G. Everts seeking local contact.
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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
Tech
Richard B. Snyder
Walter Snyder
South Potomac Street
Westover Field
Mass
Army Air Forces
Africa
Italy
Francis C. Brown
Smithsburg
U.S. Navy
Reuben C. Brown
Bainbridge
Warren M. Hanna
Edgewood Arsenal
Army Navy Test At Hi School March 15
The Army Specialized Training Program and the Navy V-12 will hold their third qualifying test March 15 at 9 00 am at Hagerstown High School announced by John D Zentmyer principal A leaflet with admission information is available at the high school and outlines eligibility for ages 14 to 31 who are graduates or will graduate by July 1 1944 The test is open to both Army and Navy candidates without obligating enlistment and aims to gauge aptitude for college training The program is unaffected by the Army plan to reduce its college trainees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
John D. Zentmyer
Army
Navy
Zealmyer
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Saum'’S
Jonathan St
of & Postal
Business Service
Washington St
Matl Navy
Kraiss Funeral Home
N. Potomac St
N. Jonathan St
Washington Post
Harry R. Monninger
Mgr
Green Lantern
North Potomac Street
To & O
Reichard
Antiotam
SAUM
Jonathan
Frederick Street
Wilhelm
Thumma Motor Co
Memoriam
Ruth
Buich
Adv
Fleigh Motor Co
Oak Hill Ave
Hollywood
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Murder, Inc
America
Crouse
North Prospect ST
Maine
Phillips Fruit Tree
Signature Furniture
Hagerstown Industrial Loan
Earl Neskirk
Spanish Danceland
Kemp's Mill Tavern
Ross
Fox Hole
Commercial Small Loan & Finance Co
Summit Ave
Court House
Ernest M. Burkett
Allen Burkett
Mason- Dixon
Municipal
Nashville
Tenn
Cam G. Everts
Donald R. Staley
G. M. Staley
Camp Sutton
Medical Administration Corps
Olive P. Brown
Gerald R. Brown
AOM 3
U.S.N
South Pacific
Gerald
Waiter
E. B. Railing
J. B. Railing
U. S. Naval Radio School
Balloa Gardens
Edwin Benchotf
A/S
Army-Navy
Hi School
Satim’s
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Xi Chao
Saum’s
Hagerstown Lumber Co
Frederick Road
Washington Co
Hagenstown
Yingling Auto Sales & Service
Pontiac
GMC
Danzer Metal Wks. Co
Pranklov S&t
Dixie Supply, Inc
Franklin Street
Hamilton Hotel
General Ins
Agey
Dealers In Sound Insurance
Professional Arts
Arthur F. Detrow
Gen. Ber
Paul Jones
Frederick St
Central Garage
Telephone
Community Finance Service Incorporated
West Washington St
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