Army Readiness As Floods Roar Along Mississippi Front
An army of 4250 troops engineers and volunteers patrolled a 100 mile Mississippi front from Alton Indiana to Cape Girardeau Missouri to meet rising flood danger. The flood zone spans six Midwest states as rivers Illinois Ohio Missouri Arkansas threaten homes and crops. Losses run into millions with at least 14 dead reported as the area reels from the disaster.
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Associated Press
Mississippi River
Alton
Cape Girardeau
Army
St. Louis
Hinois
Mississippi
Alcom
Indiana
Arkansas
Kansas
Oklahoma
Illinois
Missouri
Russians Pound Novorossisk Defenses Again
Soviet mid day communique says heavy artillery battered inner defenses of Novorossisk last night. Two enemy tanks and eight machine gun points were destroyed, an ammunition dump blown up, while no renewed German counterattack is indicated. Soviet scouts also attacked German sappers south of Balakbaya, killing those who resisted and taking prisoners.
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London
Novorossisk
Black Sea
Balakbaya
Sprays Proposed To Halt Rabbits In Victory Gardens
State Game Warden B L LeCompte suggests sprays to deter rabbits from gardens. Mixes include 3 oz Epsom salts per gallon water, or 1 tsp Creolin or Lysol per gallon. Lime or blood meal can be sprinkled on dew-wetted plants. Bordeaux may be sprayed or dusted when plants are wet. Effectiveness requires reapplication after heavy rain.
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Victory Gardens
B. Lee LeCompte
LeCompte
Interstate League attendance off 25 percent this season
Baltimore May 22 The Class B Interstate Baseball League reported attendance about 25 percent lower than last season. President Arthur Ehlers attributed the decline to many postponed and uncompleted games since opening, with all official openers canceled due to bad weather.
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Baltimore
Arthur Ehlers
Interstate Baseball League
Ehlers
Eight Accidents Reported In April In Washington County
Washington county posted eight traffic accidents in April with one death and five injuries according to a Maryland Traffic Safety Commission monthly report. Statewide totals reached 957 crashes, 22 fatalities, and 520 injuries. three local crashes occurred in Hagerstown. Richard Bonebrake forfeited $10 collateral in Frederick City court for fishing without a license.
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Washington County
Maryland Trafic Safety Commission
Hagerstown
Richard Bonebrake
Frederick City
Jap Drive On Chinese Rice Bowl Blunted
Chinese Central News Agency reports over 700 Japanese troops killed in an abortive northward thrust from Tengueh west of the Salween river. Japanese attacks aimed at penetrating China’s rice bowl west of Lake Tungting were repelled as Chinese bombers hit Ichang on the Yangtze and set fires in depots and military installations.
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Chungeing
Tengueh
Salween River
China
Lake Tungting
Chungking
Ichang
Yangtze River
Extend Valid Date Of Blue Stamps Until June 7th
Food ration stamps G H and J remain valid for purchasing rationed foods until June 7. Stamps K L and M become valid on May 24 and expire July 7. The changes aim to prevent last minute rushes at grocery stores and June spending spikes.
Seek Stolen Car And $500 In Tools
Maryland state and local police were asked by Martinsburg authorities to be on the lookout for a 1937 Chevrolet sedan stolen in that city yesterday. The owner seeks his car, but officers say the $500 worth of tools in the rear are the bigger concern.
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Maryland
Martinsburg
Strict enforcement of pleasure driving ban urged
Washington reports strict enforcement of the Eastern pleasure driving ban and curtailment of fuel allotments for commercial vehicles as gasoline shortages persist. War Food Administration warned the shortage could imperil farm production while OPA and ODT officials resumed talks on the commercial transportation problem.
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Washington
War Food Administration
Office of Price Administration
Office of Defense Transportation
OPA
Road Resurfacing Planned for Washington County Routes
The Sixth District of the State Roads Commission announced resurfacing or oiling and chip sealing on Route 40 from South Mountain to Hagerstown, Route 60 Leitersburg road, Route 62 Leitersburg to Chenaville, Route 632 Hagerstown end of Downaville pike, Route 615 Timber Ridge road, and Route 40 Hancock to Slading Hill. Work begins June 2 and lasts about two weeks with brief detours possible if weather cooperates.
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South Mountain
Hagerstown
Washington County
State Roads Commission
Leitersburg
Pennsylvania
Chenaville
Nursing career of Emma Kate Bader Kitty Eader spans 29 years
Emma Kate Bader also known as Kitty Eader credits nursing with shaping her life. Born May 19, 1887 in a large Maryland family, she started as a telephone operator before pursuing nursing. She served at home and abroad earning popularity in Hagerstown and Washington County.
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Emma K
Kitty) Eader
Miss Eader
Hagerstown
Washington County
Emma Kate Bader
William E. Eader
Susan
Angle) Eader
Downsville
Sharpsburg
Kitty
Comintern Called To Dissolve As War Effort Grows
In Moscow on May 22 the Communist International executive committee urged sections worldwide to approve dissolution. The move argues the Comintern’s forms and rules hinder workers’ fight against Germany and its allies, signaling a shift toward broader cooperation to defeat Nazi forces.
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Moscow
Russia
Communist International
Fhe
Comintern
Germany
Adolf Hitler
New York
Federal Communications Commission
Dresidum
No Pleasure Driving For "A" Book Holders
Washington County Ration Board bans any gasoline use for pleasure driving by A book holders following instruction from OPA headquarters. Chief Clerk Thomas Bittle notes prior allowances for all purposes are rescinded, prohibiting cars to baseball games races and other sports or amusements.
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Washington County Ration Board
OPA
Baltimore
Thomas Bittle
Goff Woman Found Guilty In Robbery Trial
Lucy Ferrell Goff was found guilty on the larceny count in circuit court after trial for robbing H. J. Hut, a Winchester trucker, of about 75 dollars at a local hotel on April 3. Hut testified meeting her at a west end tavern, then driving to the hotel where she registered for both. A hotel clerk and a black bellhop testified to their presence and the bellhop said he was tipped ten dollars. The defendant did not testify.
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Lucy Ferrell Goff
H. J. Hut
Winchester
Mish
West End
Salvadges Canned Food Case Divides Chicago Home
Superior Judge Ulysses S. Schwartz awarded the home to Mrs. Kveck after Edward H. Kveck lost his home to his wife in a dispute. He was allowed to keep 20 cans of food including a pound of coffee. The court enforced a temporary alimony of 20 dollars weekly and cited him for contempt for nonpayment.
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Chicago
Edward H. Kveck
Ulysses S. Schwartz
Junior Fire Company Special Meeting Called
A special meeting of the Junior Fire Company is called for Monday evening at o'clock. All members are urged to be present as matters of importance will be discussed.
U S Conquest Of Aleutians To Hit Jap Food Supply
Washington May 22 P American conquest of the western Aleutians may prove to strike at Japan s food supply by bringing import and North Pacific fishing grounds under American patrols and air cover. Strategists expect a campaign to close fishing grounds to the enemy as an early move of the North Pacific command once western Aleutians are secured. Attu Island is the likely forward base where Japanese resistance has been largely eliminated. Secretary Knox said the campaign is successful and Japanese remnants on Attu s northeastern edge are nearing final defeat.
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Washington
Aleutians
Japan
North Pacific
American North Pacific Command
Attu Island
Knox
Attu
River muddiest since 1936 flood in Potomac valley
Turbidity at the Hagerstown pumping station reached its highest since the 1936 flood as topsoil washed into the Potomac from freshly plowed lands in the valley. One half inch of mud per gallon of treated water was recorded. Flood danger eased as river receded, with May rainfall about 3.34 inches and cool weekend weather ahead.
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Potomac River
Hagerstown
Potomac
Williamsport
Chester Brewer
Brewer
A. Miller
Flood Damages To Roads In Frederick County
The Sixth District State Roads Commission reports about $300 in flood damages to highways in Frederick County with virtually no damage in Washington County. Three Frederick County routes were briefly closed: Route 26 from Baltimore to Frederick, Route 32 from Emmitsburg toward Westminster, and Route 25 from Emmitsburg to Gettysburg.
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Frederick County
Washington County
State Roads Commission
Baltimore
Frederick
Emmitsburg
Westminster
Gettysburg
Huyett to Address Meeting on Worker Training Plans for Hamilton Hotel event
Earl D. Huyett county supervisor of vocational education will speak at the Hagerstown District Maintenance Advisory Committee meeting Monday noon at the Hotel Hamilton. He will discuss pee training of workers in the transportation field and has led defense training programs here for years. A large attendance is anticipated.
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Hamilton
Hagerstown
DDT
Earl D. Huyett
Huyett
Softening Up Process In Preparation For Death Blow
Allied air forces report heavy daylight raids over Sardinia and Sicily destroying 86 enemy planes, with 19 fighters shot down and 7 more on the ground. Three day tally reaches 272 enemy aircraft with 70 shot down and 202 destroyed on the ground. seven Allied planes failed to return. Liberators strike Italian ports San Giovanni and Reggio Calabria with about 300000 pounds of bombs, downing ten enemy fighters amid anti aircraft fire, following RAF night raids on Messina and Reggio Calabria.
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Noland Norgaard
HDQS
North Africa
Sardinia
Sicily
Northwest African Air Force
Cairo
U.S
San Giovanni
Reggio Calabria
Messina
Reggio Cailabria
Ration Stamps 15 and 16 for Canning Sugar Valid
The War Ration Book 1 stamps 15 and 16 become valid Monday May 24 for five pounds of sugar each for canning. No qualifier needed for standard purchase. requests for extra sugar up to 15 pounds require a special form. Additional allotments to be announced when forms arrive. stamps expire October 2, 1943.
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Ration Board
Court Postponed in St Matthews Circuit Court
A term of circuit court at St Matthews, C, was postponed until December because of farm labor shortage. Solicitor Julian Wolfe said farmers were too busy with harvest and jury duty, and noted many prisoners were out on bond working on farms where they are needed.
Berlin Mosquito Night Raids Extend Third Evening
Britain intensified air operations over Berlin for the third consecutive night with Mosquito bombers striking the Reich capital while other craft laid mines in enemy waters. Whirlwinds sank two ships from a convoy off Cherbourg as intruder raids hit France, and American Fortresses targeted German U-boat hubs Wilhelmshaven and Emden.
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London
Britain
Berlin
Reich
France
French
Wilhelmshaven
Emden
Hitler
Europe
High Command
Commmuniqtie
Cherbourg
Byrnes Reported Taking A Hand In Tax Compromise
Washington May 22 Stabilization Director James F Byrnes was reported taking a hand today in efforts to broker a compromise between Senate and House conferees in a tax bill deadlock. If diplomacy fails the House may again vote on the Senate approved Modified Rums plan to skip a tax year. Some conferees pressed Byrnes for the administration outlook while awaiting a decision on whether to continue or abandon the talks. Continued on Page 10.
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Washington
James F. Byrnes
Senate
House
Byrnes
Roosevelt
Community Chest Here Incorporated Gets State Approval
The Hagerstown and Washington County Community Chest Inc organized to support lawful community undertakings. It was granted articles of incorporation yesterday by the State Tax Commission. Incorporators include J A Abbott George M Bohman and E E Bradley.
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Hagerstown
Washington County Community Chest, Inc
State Tax Commission
J. A. Abbott
George M. Bohman
E. E. Bradley
Denver Birth Triplets Spurs Welcome for Levine Family
May 22 reports from Buckley Field say Robert C. Levine of Chicago was given special transport after his wife gave birth to triplets Thursday. Officers noted the crew’s care and the staff car's role in the arrival in Denver.
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Denver
Robert ¢. Levine
Chicago
Buckley Field
Fairchild workers plan Memorial Day mass prayer meeting
The Fairchild Employes Recreational Association announces a May 1 mass prayer at City Park for armed forces members. The event, first of its kind among defense workers, will feature the Municipal Band, prayers from Catholic Protestant and Jewish representatives, and distribution of a wartime pamphlet with the Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America.
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Fairchild Employes Recreational Association
Thomas Fitz
FERA
Fairchild Workers
Fitz
Paul M. Robinson
Washington County Ministerial Association
Defense Workers
Fury Of Pacific Air War Mounts
Allied headquarters in Australia reports intensified efforts by Japanese to supply New Guinea bases hampered by Allied air power. Japanese attempts to contest daily American bomber and fighter raids are met with heavy bomb loads and strengthened allied air operations over the southwest Pacific.
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Australia
New Guinea
Southwest Pacific
Axis Properties In U S Will Be Sold
Washington May 22 Officials of the Alien Property Custodian's Office announced plans to offer about 150 Axis holdings seized since Pearl Harbor for sale to American investors. The sale aims to Americanize these properties through private investment banks and underwriting syndicates with distribution broad enough to keep control within the United States.
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Washington
Pearl Tiarbor
Securities and Exchange Commission
Tee “T. Crowley
Crowley
iTrack Overturns On Sharp Curve at Clear Spring Crash
A tractor trailer rig failed to negotiate a sharp curve on the Western pike near Clear Spring. The overturned truck blocked the eastbound lane as emergency crews responded. the driver was injured and transportation officials investigated the crash scene for contributing factors.
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Rooney
Ava Gardner
Los Angeles
Mickey Rooney
South Mt
By Newmi
Miss Emma K
Axis
Goff
Admiral Yamamoto
Community Chest
Fairchild
Axis Properties
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