Five Youths Sentenced to Prison in Warehouse Robberies
Five youths convicted at the November term of circuit court were sentenced by Judge Joseph D. Mish to two to three years in the Maryland House of Correction. Ringleaders Conrad Anhalt and Richard Churcheroy received three years. Ray Miller and Jo Richard Clu two years. two lesser terms run concurrently, others post-term. Parole violators Ellsworth Dunn Jr and William Bowers got two years each for parole violations after prior parole. Additional sentences: John Hagan three years for larceny. Eugene E. Miller two years. Herbert Clark 18 months. Dorothy Aldridge received a suspended one-year sentence. Richard Swan six months suspended with fines. Judge Mish warned no paroles in serious cases and noted Swan’s prior fine for a disorderly house. Henry Frank MacCumbee to be sentenced Monday for manslaughter by automobile. Betty Frederick killed in that crash near Indian Springs. The life of a swan is at least 50 years.
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Maryland House of Correction
Joseph D. Mish
Mish
Conrad Anhalt
Richard Churchey
Yen Ray Miller
Jo Richard Clu
W. Myers
Elsworth Dunn, Jr
William Bowers
House of Correction
Dunn
Bowers
Washington County
John B. Haywell
Hagan
John Hagan
Maryland
Eugene E. Miller
Herbert Clark
Dorothy Aldridge
Richard Swan
Swan
Henry Frank MacCumbee
Berkeley Springs
Betty Frederick
McCumbee
Indian Springs
City Council Seeks Enabling Act for Property Purchases
The City of Hagerstown plans a special session to seek an enabling act allowing the council to buy real estate for municipal needs. Currently the city lacks authority to purchase property, though occasional special powers have been granted in the past. The mayor and council want power to acquire real estate as needed for municipal purposes.
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Specil St
Hagerstown
Grand Jury to Convene Over Two Rape Cases
Judge Joseph D B Mish ordered a special February grand jury session to hear two rape cases involving a 9-year-old girl and a 17-year-old divorcee. Daniel Lester Jones, 42, Corbett Street, confessed to attacking the girl. a soldier, detained at a military base, is accused of raping the other woman on South Prospect Street near the Lutheran Church. Jones is in Washington County Jail on bond default. the soldier awaits court martial. Police Chief William H Peters notes the lineup identification and the confession details.
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Joseph DB. Mish
Daniel Lester Jones
Corbett Street
South Prospect Street
Jones
Washington County
Wiliam H. Peters
Charles Town
Y. Va
South Prospect
Hyterian Church
Orchard of God Church Services March 3 List
Big Pool residents note services at Orchard idee Church of God on Sunday with Sunday school at 10 o clock and preaching. Melvin Hawbaker to speak. Charles Rankins family moved from Glaise orchard property Boonsboro area. 4 H Club activities start in village school under assistant county agent and principal Mrs ay mond Hull. Mrs Samuel Shirley reported ill at home.
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Pool
Orchard Idee Church
Radio program highlights warm up for international music rebroadcasts
CBS reports American made musical programs from North Africa and Southern Italy will be rebroadcast regularly. United Nations stations Radio Algiers and Radio Rari handle the broadcasts designed for French and Italian listeners. Shortwave Chemo grams carried in English with French and Italian cuts. References to Herbert Hoover and a national mobilization week appear in scattered lines.
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New York
Maren 4
North Africa
Italy
CBS
United Nations
Radio Algiers
Radio Rari
Herbert Hoover
Ami
Marvin Ree
Local Quotations From Timeworn Grain and Goods List
A fragmented price list shows local quotations for wheat at the mill and barn, bacon, sausage and ham, butter, and apples from Kernets. The imperfect text includes scattered figures and vendor terms, reflecting historical market rates and supply names.
Russians Smash Into Suburbs of Baltic Gateway
Russian forces under Gen Leonid Sovorov push west from Narva over the Narva river bridgehead and enlarge a foothold on the west bank. Moscow says over 2,300 Germans killed in 48 hours. Russians reach Auvere nine miles west of Narva, cut the railway to Reval, and describe the Narva garrison area as fiercely defended with continuous attacks.
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aLrov
Narova River
Narva
Leonid A. Sovorov
Moscow
Govorov
Auvere
Reval
Unians
Pskov
Russia
Revision of Welfare Laws In Maryland Special Session Plan
Maryland legislators faces push to revise welfare and tax sale laws during the March 6 1944 special session. County commissioners urge repeal of welfare rule Section 3 Article SSA and demand local boards appoint welfare staff, with funds distributed on a county basis. Leaders cite need for broader home rule and teacher bonuses alongside soldier voting measures.
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Maryland
Boards of
Board of County Commissioners
Washington County
General Assembly
Eastern Shore
Western Shore County Commissioners Associations
William M. Crorm
Frederick County
Theotdore K
State Department of Public Welfare
Boards of Welfare
Snah
State Board of Public Welfare
Board of Public Welfare
At Welfare Boards
Baltimore
Nere] Assembly
Nihe Court House
Allen L Myers
S Henry Holzapfel
Ankeney
W Zeigler
Tap Weomer
Myron L. Bloom
Realty Transfers Marked by South Washington Street Properties
A long list of property transfers and deeds in the region shows exchanges including J Luther Eckstine to Lloyd Conner on West Washington street for 3000, Annie Carlile to Joseph Young on East Washington street for 8500, and many more. Several parcels on West Franklin, McComas, Howard, and High streets change hands, with prices ranging from 1100 to 26000, plus farms and unimproved land in Leitersburg and Cearfoss districts. The report ends noting a scientific line about dating prehistoric occurrences from fossils.
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J. Luther Eckstine
Lloyd D. Conner
West Washington Street
Daniel WW. Doub
Annie Gill Carlile
Joseph Young, Jr
East Washington Street
Home Builders Savings and Loan Association of
Hagerstown
William ©. Carr
West Franklin Street
Dorothy N. Hatter
Fannie L. Rea
Ringgold
Martin Luther Potts
John Harry Nussear, Jr
West Side Avenue
Martha. C. Doub
Ralph R. Richard
McComas Street
Mildred L. Beeler
Ralph B Richard
Howard Street
William&. Davis
Charles E. Shaw, Jr
Tilghmanton
Lloyd H. Bonders
Leslie B. Lakin
Greencastle Pike
Maugansville Road
Scott R. McKane
Margaret E. McKane
Charles William ‘Travinger
High Street
Etta A. Frattz
B. Leon Cushwa
Milton Mills
Clearspring
Francis B. Bittner
Donald W. Stockslager
Charles ©. McAfee
Smithsburg
Hagerstown-Broadfording
Bruce N. Hoffman
James I. Marker
Salem Avenue
Margaret FE. McKane
Frank E. Detrich
Tax Law Revision Discussion Noted At Meeting
Officials attended and participated in a discussion about revising the tax laws during the session. The meeting included remarks on potential changes and impact on local revenue and compliance.
Soldier Vote Bill Prepared for Printers in Baltimore
Baltimore March 4 The General Assembly to receive printed copies for the special session as the Legislative Council approved the soldier vote bill. Attorney General Walsh said a finished draft should be ready for printers today with copies for each legislator Monday night. The council also backed a minor companion measure and an insane commitment law amendment. No action on the school teacher bonus bill.
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Baltimore
Legislative Council
General Assembly
William C Walsh
Walsh
Annapolis
Frontier Law thrills at Henry's Theatre with star Russell Hayden
A daring prairie crusader battles cattlecrooks in Universal's western thriller Frontier Law showing today only at Henry's Theatre. The cast features Russell Hayden and a large supporting lineup including Fuzzy Knight, Tennifer Holt, Dennis Moore, Frank LaRue, George Eldredge, Johnny Bond and his Red River Valley Boys.
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Henry
Universal
Henry's Theatre
Russell Hayden
Fuzzy Knight
Tennifer Holt
Dennis Moore
Frank LaRue
George Eldredge
Johnny Bond
Red River Valley
Council approves changes after further study
The Council discussed several changes he said further study indicated were advisable. Members learned that soldier votes would not be counted with regular ballots on election day due to difficulties checking registration and other data.
Record Says Oil Loaded For Spain
A Washington report cites an embargo policy allowing shipments of bulk oil to Spain if approved. State department officials would not confirm the story, noting enforcement lies with other agencies. The Record quotes a spokesman and notes Spain-bound tanker cargo traced after arrival.
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Qioten
Washington
State Department
Associated Press
Caribbean
Spain
Foreign Economic Administration
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Department
Consignor
Oil cargo for Spain rumor sparks Franco talks
British sources disputed a Philadelphia Record tale that a cargo of oil bound for Spain signaled a near U S Franco accord. They had no confirmation of shipments as reported. Fire crews battled a blaze in Bixle alley destroying several discarded Christmas trees. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Russell Godlove on March 1 at their Hagerstown Route 2 home.
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London
Philadelphia Record
Spain
Generalissimo Franco
Philadelphia
Bixle Alley
Locust and
Mulberry
Russell Godlove
Hagerstown
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Silex
Harry S. Myers
North Foteman Street
Montgomery Ward
Washington St
Triangle Food Stores
Tyeceres
Schindel-Rohrer & Co
South Potomae
Waren
Grenehe
Dante
Baltic Gateway
Mumcinal Electric
Cher Hanes
Ter
Iller
Russell Iyden
Jennifer Holt
His
Pierré
Madame Curie
M-G-M
Maryland Theatre
Academy Theatre
Voodoo Man
Bela Lugosi
John Carradine
Ust
Piste
Obriem
Newill Theated Rangers A
Rangers
Crane
James Cagney
Cpus Tea
Reise
Eco
Tata Aes
Mrs. A A Agains
Greer Garson
Walter Pidgeon
Mervyn Leroy
Sidney Franklin
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Henry Travers
Robert Walker
Dame May Whitty
Elsa Basserman
van Johnson
Albert Basserman
C. Aubrey Smith
Victor Francen
Reginald Owen
Margaret O’briens
Paul Osborn
Paul H. Rameau
Eve Curie
Frank Sinatra
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