Derby Candidates Capture Victories at Churchill Downs
Derby hopeful Burning Dream led a one mile race at Churchill Downs on May 22 winning by seven lengths over Artillerist with Count Ballot third. Derby candidate Artillerist clocked 1:39 for the trip as Dark Heather and Ted Lewis also ran and Byrmenabond showed in the same card among seven other Derby hopefuls.
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Louisville
Burning Dream
Byrnenbond
Churchill Downs
Col. E. R. Bradley
Dream
M. J. Hogan
Artillerist
Dark Heather
Ted Lewis
Bymeabond
Costly Victory in Sixth Race Declared Winners
In the six furlongs sixth race Fire Ahead, Derby eligible, finished five lengths behind winner Costly Victory. Fox Rime trailed a length behind Fire Ahead with Derby eligibles Victory Lad, K. Dee-Dee, and Darby Duluth also racing. Time was 1 12 4/5. In New York Danny Bartfield stopped Guy Serean in the sixth round last night, breaking a small bone in his right hand and may not fight for months. The Commerce Department foresees postwar airborne trade with Colombia, especially bananas and platinum.
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W. C. Davis
Fire Ahead
W. Montgomery
Victory Lad
K. Dee-Dee
Darby Duluth
New York
Danny Bartfield
Guy Serean
Serean
S. 8
S. Department of Commerce
Colombia
Nevada Divorces Declared Invalid
Washington news reports the Supreme Court ruling that a North Carolina finding negated Nevada divorces granted in six weeks. The six to three decision holds bona fide domicile required for validity across states, with dissent warning of criminal exposure and erosion of uncontested decree security. Justice Murphy notes future re examination of divorces based on fraudulent domiciles.
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Washington
Nevada
Supreme Court
North Carolina
Black
Douglas
Murphy
Justice Murphy
Workers May Get Additional Food Rations
Washington reports that the Office of Price Administration is weighing higher rations for workers in heavy industries with on site meals. Miners likely to be affected. other industries undecided. Increases would go to cafeteria operators and mining camps, not individual workers.
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Washington
OPA
Thefts Reported in City Notices
Mrs W R Lowe of the 800 block Dewey avenue reported the larceny of a billfold containing 60 dollars. L E Ejcchelberger of the 200 block Jefferson street reported the theft of a wallet containing 30 pounds.
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W. R. Lowe
Dewey Avenue
L. E. Ejcchelberger
Jefferson Street
Herald-Mail Canal Use Sparks Quick SUSE Upgrade Idea
Herald-Mail reports a canal project prompt sparks a rapid SUSE based upgrade plan. City engineers note improved water flow potential and IT staff push for integrated monitoring systems to support longer-term maintenance and safety.
Sherman Rocket Mobility and Firepower Surprise
An excited G.I. observed a new combination of Sherman strength with rockets, noting the regime’s rapid barrage against tanks and fortifications. Each 38 pound 41 inch rocket delivers explosive power comparable to a 105 mm shell, enhancing the tank's battlefield effectiveness.
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G.I
Surrey
Sharpsburg News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Events
Sharpsburg greetings include BM 3/e Robert L Howlett and Mrs Howlett visiting with Mr and Mrs Edgar Hammond and Lois Howlett after 16 months in the South Pacific. Petty Officer Howlett took part in the Saipan Palau and Guam invasions. Also noted are Jean Carroll Poftlenberger with a sprained ankle, visitors Annie Honaker and Mrs Charles MacMahon, Norman Chapman of Maryland University Medical School, and c R Cox with Miss Mary Mose and Mrs Elizabeth Smithdeal. Bishop Powell will visit St Pauls Episcopal on May 20 at 730 p m for the annual Diocese of Maryland service.
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Robert L. Howlett
South Pacific
Howlett
Edgar Hammond
Lois Howlett
Saipan
Palau
Guam
Jean Carroll Poftlenberger
Annie Honaker
Union
W. Va
Charles MacMahon
Boomer
Wayland Honaker
Norman Chapman
Maryland University Medical School
C. R. Cox
Mary Mose
Elizabeth Smithdeal
Washington
Bishop Powell
Diocese of
Maryland
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Sharpsburg
Local residents host visitors and returns from service
Numerous area residents, including Sgt. and Mrs. Chas Smith and families from Fort Belvoir and Bowie, Md., hosted guests while several service members and relatives visited. Lt. Carl Taute Jr. returned to Fort Knox after a furlough. John Hiram Beachley, Ich India to Washington, D. C., arrived home. James Brashears and Roger Wilson noted overseas duties. an offering at Trinity Lutheran supported Newton D. Baker Hospital.
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Chas. Smith
Fort Belvoir
Ronald Shroeder
Betsy Ross Bender
Grafton Smith
Chas. Bender
Lester Mose, Jr
U.S. Navy
Jesse Graham
Bowie
Edward Mose
Johnny Dorsey
Harry Brooks
Dorothy
Hancock
Vena Furry
A. H. Dorsey
Sharpsburg Bank
Carl Taute, Jr
Fort Knox
Mabel Wyand
Williams Pa
John Tucker
Edna Benner
Harry Hoover
Chas. Lowe and Son
Waterford
Grace Fleming
Woodrow Wade
Berkeley Springs
J. c. Poffenberger
James Brashears
Harrisburg
Truman Eshenaur
Joe Shealey
Mary Eugenia Poffenberger
Nell Smith
Waynesboro
Eugene Anderson
Brownsville
Keedysville
Hila Gardenhour
Smithsburg
W. C. Cox
Ethel Hayes
Martinsburg
Mary Thomas
Wn. Tabler
John Hiram Beachley
India
Washington, D. C
Trinity Lutheran
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Paul Helm
Lancaster
Classified ads guide to finding the right name and home
Readers are advised to skim classified ads to discover a suitable name for themselves while exploring available houses. The note encourages active search and reading ad listings to match personal needs with housing options.
Officers May Get Rank In Reserves
The War Department announced that commissioned officers may join the Officers Reserve Corps after the war with the highest temporary rank held at active service end. The plan applies only to officers of the Army of the United States, not regular Army officers. Reserve officers account for about 25 percent of wartime officer strength, and postwar Reserve Corps is expected to be several times larger.
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Washington
Offcers
Steserve
War Department
Army of the United
Mustard Gas Terrible Weapon of World War I
The statement notes that mustard gas proved the most devastating chemical weapon used during the First World War, highlighting its enduring impact on warfare and civilian harm.
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Black House
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Peoples Drug
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Washington St
John D. Myers & Co
Chrysler Corporation
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U.S
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DODGE
Desoto
Chrysler
Merton Gould
CBS
America
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Goldsborough, Inc
Baltimore 7
People's Store
W. Wash. St
Sears
Baby Chicks
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North Potomac St
Four States Livestock Sales, Inc
1St Street
B.& O.R.R. Hagerstown
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Timak
Diamonds
Joe’s Loan Office
Jonathan
the Paper Mills
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