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Newspaper
Cambridge Tribune
Location
Cambridge, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1943
Page
1
The New York newspaper strike leaves 6 million readers without reliable news. The PM paper, linked to the New Deal, fills gaps while workers demand wartime job protections. The row disrupts shopping guidance and local advertising during a peak season.
The OPA announced strict meat production rules affecting all slaughterers and buyers with penalties up to 10000 dollars or ten years in jail. Exemptions apply to personal-use slaughter. Also noted, Victory Loan drive raised over 11 billion dollars as Treasury plans fewer, larger campaigns. Ferry service between Annapolis and Matapeake suspended for dredging with six daily trips to Claiborne during work. Matapeake run resumes later with reduced shuttle service.
Retail hosiery departments are urged to collect all worn silk and nylon stockings. Donors should deliver or have neighbors deliver washed hosiery in several material mixtures to a Hosiery Collection Depot at participating stores. Shipments go freight collect to Defense Supplies Corporation care of John T. Ryan Sons in Green Island New York.
The U S Department of Agriculture designates dry edible beans as a Victory Food Special for January 18 through January 23. With a 1942 production record, supplies on hand are the greatest in history and ample for all needs. During the period retailers will feature beans in ads and displays to attract shoppers.
Mrs. O Harold Williamson was appointed State director of mobilization services by Judge Robert France of the Maryland Council of Defense. She had led Baltimore County civilian mobilization and will oversee war community service programs statewide, inspecting county groups and aiding local officials. she succeeds J Chisholm Trenholm who resigned due to ill health.
The Maryland Council of 4-H Clubs will hold its annual meeting at the Lord Baltimore Hotel in Baltimore. E. G. Jenkins reports that 14 members have entered active military service since the previous meeting.
James F. Byrnes announced the Eastern Seaboard faces only maintenance of oil and gasoline levels amid a conference with six railroad presidents. Rail executives say they can increase deliveries in January unless cold weather hits, while military needs rise for North Africa and Britain. A Texas to Norris pipeline may start by February 1, and a 500 barges plan plus 100 tugs offers no near relief.
Maryland aims for 105 percent of 1942 and 112 percent of 1941 egg output in 1943. Past years produced 31.0 million dozens in 1941 and 32.5 million in 1942, with 34.596 million dozens forecast for 1943.
The article outlines likely changes to the 1943 rationing plan after Leon Henderson resigns as head of the Office of Price Administration. It notes health reasons, congressional criticism over funding for enforcement, and public castigation of timelines in gasoline and coffee shortages. Easterners demand stricter rationing and better communication.
Governor Herbert R. O Conor announced a Committee on Child Care under the Maryland Council of Defense to ensure continuous care for children of mothers in war industry. chaired by J Milton Patterson with members including Thomas G. Pullen Jr Edna McNaughton Walter Sondheim Jr Warren Belcher Dr Edward Davens Anna Neary and Anita Williams. The panel will replace WPA Nursery schools as of January 31 and extend WPA work with federal guidance. Miss McNaughton has begun organizing county by county.
County Committee will handle farmer appeals for adjustments of War Necessity Certification after January 4. Appeal forms mailed to farmers who left name and address at the County Agent’s office. Forms require details from War Necessity Certificates plus miles and gasoline gallons requested for each quarter of the year.
The Office of Price Administration moves third period fuel oil coupons forward to December 28 in 17 eastern states, with no change to coupon value. Western states get 11 gallons per coupon due to cold, while eastern supplies remain short. Officials advise against hoarding gasoline and warn of possible future shortages and restrictions including credit-card bans.
Beginning January 1 1943 every employer must withhold collect and remit to the Treasury the Victory Tax. The IRS will mail outlines of procedures to aid employers in handling the largest tax collection program ever. The plan sets a broad withhold at the source sparing individuals earning under 624 dollars annually and allows up to 40 percent revisions for bond insurance or debt reduction.
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