Greer-Navy clash to be investigated by Senate panel
Senate Naval committee convened to decide if an inquiry is needed into the Greer U boat incident. Chairman Walsh said he would question Secretary Knox and Admiral Stark about the clash and its potential to draw the United States into war. An open hearing was urged as Congress and the nation seek facts.
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Washington
Pacific
Panama Canal
Senate Naval Committee
North Atlantic
Walsh
D.-Mass
Knox
Harold R. Stark
Naval Operations
Roosevelt
Naval Committee
Congress
Navy
Red Cross Offers Instructors Course in First Aid
Red Cross will offer an instructors course for those who completed standard and advanced first aid training. The program, led by Gordon Easterline, begins October 20 at the Alsatia Club building under Miss Gertrude Skiles. In the past year about 120 persons completed the standard course locally.
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Red Cross
Alsatia Club
Gertrude Skiles
Gordon Esterline
Skiles
Banquet Set For Hagerstown Fair Officials
Officials of the Hagerstown Fair Association expect 250 to 300 stockholders and guests at the annual stockholders banquet to be held Thursday evening at the Hotel Alexander. Nearly 200 acceptances have been mailed. Guests include Cumberland and Shenandoah Valley publishers and editors, Maryland State Fair Board members, and fair officials from Maryland and southern Pennsylvania. The banquet is the first in over 25 years, announced by President A K Coffman who hopes to continue the custom.
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Hagerstown Fair Association
Hotel
Alexander
Cumberland
Shenandoah
Maryland State Fair Board
Maryland
Pennsylvania
A. K. Coffman
Coffman
Maryland Weather Outlook Tonight Through Tuesday
The U S Weather Bureau forecasts fair and slightly warmer conditions tonight and Tuesday for Maryland. Chesapeake Bay expects gentle to moderate southeast to south winds over the southern area and moderate southerly winds turning to fresh southwest in the north, with continued fair and warmer weather.
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Maryland
Chesapeake Bay
Hospital Head Here Attends Convention
Charles J. Cotter, superintendent of the Washington County Hospital, left for the 43rd annual American Hospital Association convention in Atlantic City New Jersey this week. More than 4,000 delegates attend the event with over 40 sessions on vital topics and 200 exhibitors showcasing hospital equipment. Hospital trustees and volunteer workers are emphasized as war conditions heighten their roles.
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Charles J. Cotter
Washington County Hospital
American Hospital Association
Atlantic City
N. J
James G Smith property sells at Boonsboro auction
The James G. Smith property at the foot of South Mountain east of Boonsboro sold Saturday afternoon before the Boonsboro Hotel. Charles Beeler bought the land for $2,000 with Col. Fred M. White serving as auctioneer.
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James G. Smith
South Mountain
Boonsboro
Charles Beeler
Col
Fred M. White
Now He's Eligible For Draft Service
Lewiston Idaho September 15. E G Hoffman a bacteriologist not aware he was in the army until receiving an honorable discharge. He had sought a sergeant rating in the army reserve but was told of a delay and forgot until a War Department letter enclosed his discharge after a year’s service. The letter now makes him eligible for the draft.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Hoffman
Army
War Department
Prize tips divided in Daily Mail contest story
The tip prizes are split between a tip on a fatal child burn and a death by own action, awarded to a husband and wife. The second prize is shared by tips on two injuries from an auto collision and rising bread prices, with tips accepted weekdays 7 30 a m to 1 30 p m by the Daily Mail.
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The
Daily Mail
Leningrad Defenses Cracked as German Offensive Advances
Berlin reports say German forces penetrated outer defenses and encircled Leningrad after stubborn fighting for modern fortifications. High command declares great eastward offensives progressing. Russians dynamited buildings to clear fire lines while prepared for a tighter siege around the city.
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Berlin
Leningrad
Adolf Hitler
Production Of Autos Slashed In December Output
The Office of Production Management announced that December production of passenger automobiles will be cut 48.4 percent from last December to conserve essential materials for defense. Only 204,848 cars may be produced in December, down from 396,823 in 1940, per Leon Henderson at an advisory committee meeting with the automotive defense industry panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Production Management
Leon Henderson
OPM
Automotive Defense Industry Advisory Committee
Painters Move to Courthouse Corridors and Offices
The courtroom renovation is finished except for new carpet and drapes behind the bench. Painters have begun redecorating the second floor corridors and Board of Education offices, creating a fine appearance with pastel color schemes.
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Board of Education
Speeders and signal violator cited in city court
Richard G. Stephey of Waynesboro Casper Caparro of Norristown and Oliver W. Gross of Washington forfeited collateral to Magistrate M W B Bostetter this morning for speeding and Caparro for failure to stop at a stop sign Arrests were made by State Officer Raymond F Lewis.
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Richard G. Stephey
Waynesboro
Casper Caparro
Norristown
Oliver W. Gross
Washington
M. W. B. Bostetter
Stephey
Gross
Caparro
Raymond F. Lewis
Drunken driving arrest near Hancock ends with fine
Obra Lineweaver was arrested near Hancock early today by State Officer Puncke. He was fined $100 and costs on a drunken driving charge by Magistrate J. A. Cahill at Hancock.
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Obra Lineweaver
Hancock
J. A. Cahill
Puncke
Peace near as Finland hints at end of war
Finland may be near ending the war with Soviet Russia after a government spokesman spoke of good hopes for peace in the nearest future. Trade minister Vaino Tanner ruled out a separate peace with Moscow and said Finland would continue to fight only as long as its interests demand. He said the war is defensive and aims to secure frontiers and lasting peace, noting Finland never desired war but must guard areas beyond its long insecure frontier. The Helsinki government had earlier announced it had regained all territory.
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Helsinki
Finland
Russia
Moscow
Vaino Tanner
Social Democratic Party
Germany
Tanner
Axis Sally Repulsed in Egypt Invasion Push
Cairo report says two Axis armored columns based in Libya penetrated 35 miles into Egyptian territory yesterday before being routed by British mechanized forces under RAF cover. Axis forces fell back to Libyan territory. HQ calls the thrust a reconnaissance in force with limited gains in men and equipment.
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Cairo
Egypt
Libya
Dangers Of War In Swarthmore Guard Story
Sergeant Walter Baird of the Swarthmore home guards was reportedly killed defending a soy bean field during maneuvers but was later found alive at a field hospital with a case of poison ivy.
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Newtown Square
Walter Baird
Swarthmore Home Guards
Congress Considers Record Tax Bill After Vacation
Washington Sept 15 Members of Congress return from a long break to push a landmark 3.5 billion dollar revenue bill. A conference committee bridged Senate and House versions, but final approval awaits House authority and a potential roll call over a controversial exemption cut. Senate Democrats anticipate action as leaders estimate a Wednesday vote after members travel back to Washington.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Chambers
Howevr
Democratic
Catholics Asked To Pray For Short War
Pope Pius XII urged Catholics worldwide to pray during October for a shortened war. The appeal was sent through papal representatives and announced by Il Giornale Osservatore Romano. The call follows similar requests in prior Octobers dedicated to the Madonna.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
Il Observatore Romano
Four American Fliers Missing in RAF
London reports four American volunteers in the Royal Air Force are missing. Pilot Officer W. W. Olson of Concord, Nebraska, an Eagle Squadron member, is believed killed in action. The others identified are Second Aircraftsman E. J. Jack, Sergeant BF. A. R. Thompson, and Sergeant C. Deges. home towns not disclosed.
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London
British
Air Ministry
RAF
Eagle Squadron
W. W. Olson
Concord
Nebraska
E. J. Jack
BF. A. R. Thompson
C. Deges
Fall shortages force changes in common goods
Washington reports that defense program effects reduce supplies of hairpins face powder cooking utensils sporting goods and toys. Substitutes will replace scarce metals like aluminum zinc and copper. Wood or plastic hairpins may appear and wrappers may use plastic instead of tin foil. Cork under bottle caps may be replaced by rubber or paper. Nickel in bicycle lights horns and sirens could be replaced by enamel steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPM
Britain to Send All Tanks to Russia in Week Start
Lord Beaverbrook, Minister of Supply, announced that every tank produced in Britain during the week starting September 22 will be shipped to Russia. He urged factory workers to maximize output, noting Russian soldiers fight in the same cause as Britain.
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London
Lord Beaverbrook
Britain
Russia
Beaverbrook
Miners Ordered Out by CIO United Mine Workers
Pittsburgh September 15 37 000 soft coal miners in captive mines operated by seven steel firms including United States Steel Bethlehem Republic Weirton Wheeling Crucible and Youngstown Sheet and Tube were ordered on strike by district UMW leaders demanding a Union shop The impact covered 20 000 miners in Western Pennsylvania 12 000 in West Virginia 4 000 in Kentucky 1 000 in Illinois with other numbers in Tennessee and Patrick T Fagan Pittsburgh district UMW president announcing the action
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Pittsburgh
C.I.O. United Mine Workers
United States Steel
Bethlehem and
Republic
Weirton
Wheeling
Crucible
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
Illinois
Tennessee
Patrick T. Fagan
U.M.W
Strike Ties Up Packing Plant In Maryland
About 800 workers struck at Schruderberg meat packing in Maryland and nearby cities. Meat deliveries slowed with 65 trucks idle. six left the plant without interference. Union leadership cited overtime pay demands, a wage raise, and opposition to faster hog processing without more staff.
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Baltimore
Schruderberg-hurdle Meat Packing Company
Maryland
Seaboard
William Mosca
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of
North America
Mosca
Mountain Water Shortage Forces Poto mac River Draw
Hagerstown relies on the Potomac River for almost 6 million gallons daily as two mountain reservoirs dwindle. Only about 5 million gallons remain in the Edgemont reservoir after a dry spell of six weeks. Railroads and industries push to meet national defense needs, boosting September consumption by about 0.5 million gallons versus last year. Weather observer reports 45 degree minimum, no rain. yesterday’s high 78 and low 45.
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Hagerstown
Edgemont
J. A. Miller
Keedysville
West Virginia man arrested for DUI before hearing
Sanford E. Fox of Brosius W Va was arrested early yesterday by State Policeman M M Puncke Hancock on driving while under the influence. He was released on a $1000 bond pending a Friday hearing before Magistrate J A Conl.
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Sanford E. Fox
Brosius
W. Va
M. M. Puncke
Hancock
J. A. Coniil
Boost Price Of Hard Coal In Pennsylvania Mines
Pennsylvania anthracite producers defied Federal Price Administrator Leon Henderson and raised mine prices by 15 cents per ton. Eight major producers said wage advances for miners in the current union-management contract necessitated the increase, rejecting Henderson’s August 15 price ceiling. The article notes the ceiling schedule for various coal grades and explains anthracite’s domestic use.
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Scranton
Leon Henderson
Pennsylvania
Henderson
Red Cross Cannot Obtain Discharges From Service
Parents and dependents are urged to not apply at local Red Cross headquarters for discharge of sons in the U S Army. Miss Gertrude Skiles says the discharge is sought by the service member to his commanding officer who then informs the Red Cross field representative. The local chapter investigates dependency claims but does not make recommendations.
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U. S. Army
Red Cross
Gertrude Skiles
Skiles
Iran Given Day To Get Rid Of Nazis
TEMERAN Sept. 15 A Soviet embassy spokesman said Iran would face great difficulties unless Axis legations leave Teheran by tomorrow. Germans Italians Hungarians and Rumanians had requested postponement until their nationals could be interned. Another 220 Germans headed to India in British custody and 21 to Siberia under Russian guard. About 150 men remain awaiting transport.
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Temeran
Tran
Teheran
India
Siberia
Knox pledges U S Navy to guard ships to Iceland
Secretary Knox told the American Legion convention that beginning tomorrow the United States Navy will protect ships carrying lend lease and supplies between the American continent and waters off Iceland. He said the Atlantic fleet is ordered to capture or destroy Axis raiders by any means at hand, signaling a shoot on sight approach under Roosevelt's policy.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Knox
American Legion
United” ‘States Navy
Iceland
the Navy
Roosevelt
London
U. S
United States
No Law So Two Are Acquitted Autowreck cases end in acquittals
Magistrate Harry E. Snyder in city court acquitted two auto drivers in a North Mulberry street collision. Ralph Funkhouser and Charles Newcomer faced charges of failure to yield and reckless driving but were cleared due to lack of legal grounds and evident carelessness only. John R. Bayer paid fines for reckless driving after his vehicle struck Alter Ritz on Frederick street.
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Harry E. Snyder
North Mulberry Street
Ralph “Brownie
Funkhouser
Charles Newcomer
Newcomer
Leroy Crist
Snyder
John R. Bayer
Alter Rites
Frederick Street
Ritz
Bayer
County corn cutting under way amid dry spell harvest hopes
Corn cutting has begun across the county and farmers report a good average crop despite an early August dry spell. Excellent late sweet corn is anticipated in quantity and quality if frost holds off.
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Greer
Galapagos Islands
Rayburn
White House
U. S. Weather Bureau
Crusaders
Jackson Cable
Kansas City
Sayeningrad
CIO
Legion
Paan
John Henry O’conor
Winfield, Kan
Pennsy
Iran
Legion Axis
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