Pirates Boost Win Streak in Openers of Doubleheader
The Pittsburgh Pirates won the first game 6-2 to stretch their streak to three before the Boston Braves exploded for a 12-3 victory in the nightcap. Javery pitched in the opener for Pittsburgh while Butcher struggled for Boston. in the second game Earley pitched for Boston and Strineevich worked for Pittsburgh.
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Nuts Split With Brown in Washington Nightcap
Southpaw Al Rollingsworth pitched effectively in relief to lift St. Louis to a 5-1 victory over Washington in the nightcap of a doubleheader after the Browns won the opener. Rick Ferrell and George McQuinn drove in runs with key hits as St. Louis clinched the fifth.
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Yanks Sweep Doubleheader Behind Dickey’s Hit Trio
New York Yankees win both games in a May 4 doubleheader led by Bill Dickey who drove in runs amid miscues by Tresh. Haynes and Turner pitched for the winners as New York defeated the visiting team 4 to 6 in the nightcap after a 4 to 7 first game.
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Baltimore Livestock and Produce Markets May 4 Update
Baltimore and Chicago prices show cattle steers 12.00 to 13.00 top, cows 7.50 to 11.00, calves 10.50 to 15.00, hogs around 13.60 to 14.45, sheep 14.00 to 17.00 for spring lambs, with slaughter and market activity noted across multiple markets. Bottom lines include regional quotes from Baltimore, Chicago and Pittsburgh with varied loads and weight ranges.
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Baltimore Grain Market Closing Report May Day Prices
Baltimore May 4 grain market reports spot and futures for wheat and corn. No. 2 red winter wheat quoted at 1.22 May delivery. Market wheat at 1.16 a bushel and corn at 90 cents. Prices based on deliveries at the mill.
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Enroll Now in 6 Month Secretarial and Typing Course
Advertisement urges enrollment in a six month program for secretarial and typing training. It promotes a Winchester based business school offering a commercial curriculum aimed at advancing office skills.
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Stock Market Edges Higher on Tepid Session
New York May 4 The stock market eased through a fifth straight recovery with subdued activity. Utilities led gains while a few senior issues rose one to three points. Bonds and commodities nudged up as investors priced in war news and selective improvements.
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Wheat prices rise on mill buying and trader activity
Chicago May 4 Wheat futures opened higher as much as a cent per bushel on mill demand and professional trading. Opening quotes show May at 1.21 3-4 to 7-8, Sept at 1.27 to. Corn May 86 to 86 1-4, July 88 5-8 to 3-4, Sept 90 3-4 to 91. Oats May 56 5-8, Sept 56 1-4, Rye May 75 7-8, July 78 3-4 to 7-8, Sept 81 7-8.
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Prolonged Drought Threatens Crops and Industry
The article reports a severe drought reducing water supplies by about 1.6 million gallons and forcing conservation. Officials warn many industries may close or cut activity without an auxiliary supply and urge project work 160 days before the by product season to avoid economic hardship. Comparative rainfall figures for 1941 and 1942 are included.
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Court records show multiple disorderly conduct and jail sentences
In the Court Of The Trial Justice Claude Dix H E Bandeger and Charles Ctingenpiel face disorderly conduct with 30 days suspended and costs. Charles Ctingenpiel is also listed for drunk with 30 days in jail. Robert Fitzgerald receives 60 days in jail and costs for bad check and drunkenness. Others include Robert L Chaplin for reckless driving 10 dollars and costs Marie Poles colored for fighting 30 days in jail Charles Evans colored for unauthorized auto use 30 days suspended and costs Elsie Hawkins for disorderly conduct 30 days suspended and costs.
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H. E. Bandeger
Charles Ctingenpiel
Robert Fitzgerald
Robert L. Chaplin
Marie Poles
Charles Evans
Elsie Hawkins
Russian River Flood Sweeps Don and Nearby Areas
London reports swollen rivers from thaw unleash flood conditions along the 2,000 mile battlefront. The Don River, normally about a mile wide, is described as sprawling up to 30 miles across in places, threatening towns and transportation lanes.
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Farmers Vote For Wheat Quota Law Referendum
Farmers in Frederick and Clarke counties favored a wheat quota law in a referendum. In Frederick 70 of 195 eligible voted with 34 for quotas, 25 against, 11 challenged. Clarke saw 60 for quotas and 13 against. canvassing continued this afternoon.
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Colored Recruiting Meet Postponed at Douglas School
The meeting for colored men to enlist in the 302nd Ordnance Battalion at Douglas School tonight has been postponed until further notice, announced by Prof. K. N. Gaskins.
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K. N. Gaskins
Synthetic rubber thread debut aids military gear
The nation unveils its first artificial rubber thread made from Ameripol and Goodyear products for military use. Parachutes harnesses gas masks and respirators are among the intended applications.
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British announce Axis shipping losses in Mediterranean total
Alexandria Egypt May 4 The British officially announced that 1 273 000 tons of Axis merchant shipping have been sunk in the Mediterranean since Italy entered the war The latest foray against shipping in Mare Nostrum was made by RAF planes Saturday night A RAF communique from Cairo said a direct hit was scored Axis planes were over Alexandria last night but night fighters guided by electric eyes shot down one Heinkel bomber and damaged others
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Spiritual Program At Middletown Mt Zion Church
A program of spiritual music will be presented at Middletown Mt Zion Church on Friday at 8 30 p m Local and out of town talent will perform Mary Cora Perkins is in charge of the service Rev Joseph Carroll is pastor.
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Mary Cora Perkins
Joseph Carroll
Bums Beat Gas House Gang In Split St. Louis Twinbill
Brooklyn took the opener 14 to 10 after a 3 hour 6 minute game with 23 871 charged fans watching. Ken O'Dea sparked St Louis with seven runs as 10 pitchers worked and five players were ejected in the rough two game set.
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