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Newspaper
Cambridge Tribune
Location
Cambridge, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1944
Page
1
A writer argues voting in the 1944 primaries should hinge on clear statements from Roosevelt and Dewey. He warns voters face staged primary showings and calls for frank declarations on candidacy to preserve democratic process during war.
The War Food Administration removes all limits on farm slaughter of livestock and on delivering meat to buyers off the farm. This action ends existing restrictions and permits farm operators to slaughter and distribute meat more freely under wartime policy.
County reports army worms causing severe damage mainly to barley in several areas. Describes larvae appearance and two control methods from State Entomologist Dr. EB Cory. Best method is poison bran mash mixed with Paris Green and molasses, broadcast in the evening. A furrow with a dragging log between fields helps stop spread. handle pesticides with care.
Spokesmen for the beauty parlor industry testified against proposed price ceilings. They presented objections to the Office of Price Administration and to the House Banking and Currency Committee during the day's proceedings.
The National Congress of Parents and Teachers adopted a resolution opposing the drafting of 17 year old boys for military service until more effective use of available manpower and womanpower is achieved.
President Roosevelt announced that about 100000 prisoners of war in the United States will be set to seasonal work this summer. They will be used at Army posts and for agricultural tasks, with assignments through War Mobilization, War Food Administration, and War Manpower Commission. Prisoners receive small wages and must be fed and housed under Geneva Convention standards.
The National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers denied rumors of nylon stockings returning soon. They stated nylon yarn will not be available for hosiery for some time after the European phase of the war ends and possibly not until after the Japanese phase is disposed of. Nylon is needed for war needs and production is prioritized for military uses.
The first regularly scheduled commercial television relay system opened with a New York to Philadelphia transmitter demonstration at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. Eddie Cantor and Nora Martin appeared in New York over the link as Poor Richards Club members watched, showing WNBT in New York reaching WPTZ in Philadelphia. Philco executive James H. Carmine predicted widespread postwar TV stations once FCC standards and transmitter deliveries begin.
Governor O Conor told Maryland Health Department members at their annual convention that the new plan to provide medical and hospital care for the indigent at state expense under the State Health department deserves serious thoughtful consideration.
Charles F. Phillips announced that A card holders will receive tires as synthetic tire allocations rise to 2,000,000 a month from 1,400,000. The Rubber Director’s office projected 2,000,000 tires monthly by late year, with total production near 22,000,000. Akron producers cautioned that “may” suggests uncertainty amid looming limits. industry spokesmen noted current output around 1,000,000–1,100,000 monthly. Also details an Akron-based 4 H Senior Council camp fire meeting at the Markus home on Egypt Road with dozens of attendees, activities, stunts, and a wiener roast.
Acting FDA officials said a slight underweight batch led to the destruction of peanut butter seized under a Federal Court order. The jars weighed 15.66 ounces instead of 16, prompting action by federal marshals.
President Roosevelt cites War Department figures showing 100,000 prisoners of war in the United States could work on farms and other suitable projects. He says use must meet Geneva Convention requirements and directs farmers to contact their local county offices to arrange labor.
The liquor industry predicts a flood of potato based beverage alcohol after a War Production Board ruling allowed a New Hampshire plant to distill beverages from Maine potatoes amid widespread grain alcohol use in car radiators as anti freeze.
Agricultural Department estimates April weather added about 0 million bushels to the winter wheat crop, while delays in spring crop planting due to a wet and cold season offset most gains.
Speakers at the National Association of Mutual Savings Banks opening session urged a realistic postwar plan. They called for a blueprint not built on deferred wants and for clear differentiation between a postwar boom and long term prosperity.
Wingate 4 H Club met May 5 1944 with local leader Mrs Asbury Lewis present She reviewed the aprons and discussed ongoing work The next meeting is planned for June 9 when the girls will judge the work and hope to have Home Demonstration Agent Miss Hattie Brooks attend Lelia Holliday files the report on club activities.
Maryland farmers plan to operate about 1200 combines during the 1944 harvest. The University of Maryland Extension Service issues a leaflet by Ray W. Carpenter to boost efficiency and cut grain losses. It covers Checking the Combine When to Start Combining Sources of Grain Losses Combine Troubles and Maintenance Suggestions. Copies available from county agents or the Agricultural Engineering Department College Park.
A joint release by the Office of War Information the War Food Administration and the Office of Price Administration says the food supply overall is good now but warns that high quality meats will be harder to obtain later this year.
The Haston Armory hosts a Saturday night barn dance sponsored by Company B 6th Battalion Maryland State Guard. The Melody Ramblers report visitors from out of state and many sailors attended last week. All servicemen are welcome for clean fun and a good time.
Conference on frozen foods for locker plant operators and refrigeration engineers will be held at the University of Maryland on Friday starting at 9 A.M. Announcement by Dr. C H Mahoney head of the Department of Horticulture.
Field Marshal Smuts told an English audience that the Europe battle cannot be decided by a western attack alone. He said the fighting will be on three fronts with a coordinated series of blows aimed at crushing Germany.
Government statistics show American workers increasingly resorting to strikes in each war year. Man hours lost to strikes in early 1944 were about double those in the same period of 1943, with new strikes rising month by month across the three war years.
Homemakers Clubs of the State will hold a Homemakers Day on June 20 at the Lord Baltimore Hotel in Baltimore replacing the Rural Woman's Short Course this year. Miss Verna M. Kellar announces the event as the assistant director of Extension. The program is not finished but expected to be excellent.
President Roosevelt has signed a sweeping tax bill that relieves 30 million filers of complex computations and preserves prior burdens for most. It repeals the wartime Victory tax, reshuffles normal and surtax structures, and begins withholding changes next January 1 for 1944 income.
The Office of Price Administration plans to let dealers of low priced merchandise sell more expensive women's outerwear due to scarce supply. Current rules capped price lines at base period levels, often 1942. A shop restricted to $17 coats may now offer coats up to $25 while continuing to sell affordable items when available.
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