Jap Advance In China Deepens Chinese Crisis
Japanese forces drive a large scale offensive toward Chungking as Loyang is besieged from three sides. They cut the Lunghai railroad 48 miles east of Loyang and close on Henan and Sunghsien rail hubs, threatening the Hankow Peiping line. A German radio report claims Lushan near Loyang is captured, signaling wider control of key railway routes.
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Associated Press
Japan
China
Chungking
Loyang
Lunghai
Henan
Shanghai
Lushan
Hankow-Peiping
Sunghsien
Lobsters Among Early Pilgrim Fare in New World
One of the first sea foods the Pilgrim fathers found and enjoyed in the new world was the lobster.
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New World
Jet Plane Speeds Over City Seen by Smoke Trail
Reports say a newly developed jet propulsion aircraft passed over Hagerstown around 9 a.m. The plane flies at high speed and altitudes, often invisible from the ground, with a smoke trail as the sole visible sign. It uses a turbine compressor engine, not a propeller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Earth Tremor Suspected After Heavy Blast Near Brickyards
Williamsport ministers reported a vibrating house and rattled pictures around 11 am. The Daily Mail learned an extra heavy blast at the brickyards about that time likely caused the sensation, not an earthquake.
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Williamsport
the Daily Mail
Deaths in Greencastle and Williamsport area families
John A. Murray dies at Greencastle home aged about 60 with wife Mary and several children listed as survivors. Funeral at Minnich funeral home Tuesday at 3 p.m. Rev. G. E. Platt to officiate with Cedar Hill cemetery burial. John Morgan Sharer dies suddenly at the Williamsport tannery at 2 p.m. aged 80, surviving wife Elsie L. Snyder Sharer, children and siblings named. funeral announcements to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Murray
Greencastle
Grace Reformed Church
Mary D
Lawrence Wither
Spoon
John M
Chamberspurg
David C
Hagerstown
Harry C
Catherine
Emma
Flora
Miley Carbaugh
Frank L
John Morgan Sharer
Williamsport
William
Sally Sherer
Willamsport
Elsie L. (Snyder) Sharer
Pvt. H
Camp Adair
Ore
Cpl
Kenneth
United States Army
England
Pauline Baker
Wil Yamsport
Wilson
Spencer Sharer
Baltimore
Howard Sharer
Wil Hamsport
Chester Crawford
Chambersburg
Grafton Paine
City Market Is Lively Again
Spring brings abundant vegetables fruits and dairy at City Market with onions radishes lettuce asparagus spinach rhubarb and local strawberries peas and potatoes in plentiful supply Butter eggs and other goods available with no price listed. Dairy payments to Washington county producers begin May 15 at the Agricultural Adjustment Administration office. Notices memorial and wedding announcements follow with brief bereavement verses. Friday and Saturday round and square dance at Mt Lena Tavern with fried chicken and an expanded dance floor.
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South Carolina
Washington County
The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
MT. Lena Tavern
Four Aces
Card of Thanks for T. B. Gray
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during our father's illness and death T. B. Gray for floral tributes expressions of sympathy and use of cars. Mrs. Alvey Leatherman and Brother Ady.
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T. B. Gray
Alvey Leatherman
Brother Ady
Southern Legislators Accept CIO Challenge On Poll Tax Issue
Southern legislators rallied behind a CIO challenge to fight at the polls over labor issues and the poll tax. Senator Eastland praised the CIO booklet calling for defeats of opponents to the poll tax ban while Senator Smith boasted of his inclusion on the honor roll and challenged the CIO to purge him. The CIO said 10 million southern workers are disenfranchised by the poll tax.
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Washington
Senate
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Eastland
D-Miss
CIO
United Automobile Workers Union
House
Smith
D-50
George
Georgia
Resolutions for Senator Ernest W Miller Laid by Club
The Men's Republican Club of Washington County memorializes Senator Ernest W Miller who died May 4 1944 praising his loyalty service and friendship. The resolutions express heartfelt sympathy to his family and urge that the document be read and placed in the club minutes with a copy sent to the family. Also note a May 13 meeting at W O W Building Potomac Street with a Potomac Orchestra cakewalk and 40 cent admission including tax.
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Divine Providence
Republican Club
Ernest W. Miller
Washington County
Senator Miller
Men's Republican Club
Adv
Strike Closes Packard Plant in Detroit
DETROIT May 13. The Packard Motor Car plant idled as 3300 Detroit war plant foremen began a strike. The War Labor Board refused to guarantee protection from reprisals if workers returned, while the Foremen's Association sought assurances. The strike has cut production and affected Briggs, Hudson, Murray, and Gar Wood plants.
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Detroit
Packard
Packard Motor Car Company
War Labor Board
Foremen’s Association of America
William H. Davis
Davis
WLB
Navy
Forrestal
Patterson
Briggs Manufacturing Co
Hudson Motor Car Co
Murray Corp. of America
Gar Wood Industries
Resolution Honoring Ernest W Miller At Washington County Meeting
The Washington County Commissioners on May 9 1944 adopted a unanimous resolution praising Ernest W Miller a respected associate and public servant. The document expresses sympathy to his family and notes his honesty and counsel as a county official. Minutes will carry the resolutions and a copy will be sent to the family.
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Washington
Ernest Wmiller
Washington County
Palaua Gate to Philippines Raided by Allied Air Power
MacArthur lists Palaua in new communiques as air war moves closer to the Philippines. The Palaua base, 500 miles west of the Philippines, was attacked March 29 30 and lies within range of land based bombers 800 miles southeast of Hollandia. A Liberator patrol damaged a 1000 ton enemy ship 300 miles east of Palaua, signaling regular air patrols may begin.
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New Guinea
Philippines
Douglas MacArthur
Palaua
MacArthur
Hollandia
Dutch New Guinea
W D South Marks 88th Anniversary
William D. South veteran printer quietly observed his 88th birthday at his home on South Locust Street yesterday. A longtime Morning Herald employee he retired years ago and remains an ardent baseball fan since 1866 attending Owls home games. Herald staff members extended congratulations.
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William D. South
South Locust Street
The
Morning Herald
South
Owls
Herald
Kemp's Mill Tavern Dance Night Ad for Penn Maryland Band
Every Friday and Saturday night at Spanish Danceland Kemp's Mill Tavern features the Penn Maryland String Band with "Your old Friend Ross" advertised.
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Spanish Danceland
Kemp's Mill Tavern
Penn-Maryland
Ross
News of Our Men Women in Uniform
Reports from the US Ninth Air Force in England announce promotions and training completions. Corporal Ernest R. Smith rises to sergeant in the Marauder group under Col. Gerald E. Williams, after AAF training at Miami Beach and MacDill Field. Pvt. Charles Clipp graduates from Lowry Field’s Department of Armament.
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Aafttc
Pvt
Charles Clipp
Hagerstown
Department of Armament
Lowry Field
Denver
Colo
P. F. Rees
Singanore Avenue
Hagerstown High School
Michigan State College
Baltimore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hagerstown Industrial Loan
Jonathan St
D. Earl Neikirk
Community Finance Service Incorporated
West Washington St
Memoriam
John W. Marshall
Mary
Lucy
Joseph W. Harp
Minnie M. Harp
Mary Jane Beaver
WFMD
Rev. J. Owens
Coal—Builders
Mason’s
D. A. Stickell & Sons
Hagerstown Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
Bro. Millard E. Tydings
United States
State of
Maryland
Joseph D. Mish
Circuit Court
Colonial Theatre
Rania
WIEST
the Hagerstown Leather Company City Park
J. S. Snowberger & Sons
Suphone
General Ins
Agey
Dealers In Sound Insurance
Arte
Arthur F. Detrow
Danzer Metal Works Co
West Lee and South Streets
Hagerstown, Md
Studebaker
Rome
Yrade Convenient
Fleigh Motor Co
Oak Hill Avenue
N. Potomac St
Orch
Adm
40C, Inc
Tax
Ady
Green Lantern
North Potomac Street
Bop
Dixie Supply, Inc
Franklin Street
Balto. & Locust Sts
Mecca Steak House
E. Franklin St
Central Garage
Summit Ave
Frederick Street
Wilhelm
Thumma Motor Co
Keller Shank
Clarence W. Eldridge
Joseph M. Hoffman
Amos. BE. Reeder
J. R. BR. Black
C. Welles Little
Reichard'’S
W. Antietam St
Kraiss Funeral Home
Potomac St
Big Jap Naval Base
W. D. South
S. Potomac St
America
al- Ned Victory
Allied Force Headquarters
Mediterranean Theatre
Ninth Base
Raymond D. Ferguson
Harold ©. Miller
H. E. Miller
West Howard Street
Amarillo Army Air Field
Amarillo
Texas
Lester J. Miller
Harry R. Miller
Chanute Field
Inn
Charles P. Sappington
M. Sappington
North Prospect Street
AAFTC
Hamilton Hotel
Washington Co
Yingling Auto Sales & Service
Pontiac
GMC
Hagerstown Ice Co
West Lee Street
Commercial Small Loan & Finance Co
Summit Avenue
Court House
Walter Byron Stehl
Episcopal Church
Fagles Home
South Potomac Street
Consumers Credit Service First
Consumers Credit Service, Inc
407
Public Square
Montgomery Ward
W. Washington St
Multiple Listing Bureau
S. Prospect St
North Ave
Realtors
J. W. Barncord Agency
R. L. Cook Agency
Negley Building
Charles E. Fry
Virginia Ave
Groh Realty Company
Hagerstown Realty Company
W. Franklin St
John L. Swain
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