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Newspaper
Cambridge Tribune
Location
Cambridge, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1942
Page
1
A reader discussion debunks legends about Betsy Ross and George Washington shaping the first flag, noting that the 1795 law added 15 stars and 13 stripes. The piece argues the eagle remains a strong national symbol and links flag symbolism to wartime unity and victory.
After the stockholders meeting at 3 pm the Phillips Packing Company, Inc. named Colonel Albanus Phillips to lead for a new year. W. G. Winterbottom Sr. was re elected vice president, with a slate of officers and directors announced. The article also notes U S Employment Service plans to move nearly 6 000 black workers to Eastern Shore camps for wartime labor and farm crop forecasts from the Agriculture Department.
The price freez ing order leaves retailers with no margin when wholesale and retail price gaps widen. Merchants fear losses on many items without a roll back and small stores face the sharpest impact. Officials plan few exceptions, but a mechanism aligning prices with wholesale costs is needed to preserve retail business.
County Agent office displays plans for a sturdy granary or storage bin. Suggestions include reinforcing unused buildings and bins inside stables or barns. Requirements: lockable or boarded bins, chicken wire covers, and protection against theft. Benefits include on farm storage and local elevator acceptance of dry wheat.
Federal and local rationing officials launched a plan to curb black market gasoline trading along the Atlantic Coast. The OPA warned station operators selling gas without ration cards of possible criminal prosecution under the new program starting next month. Mayors from 23 eastern cities formed a committee led by Mayor La Guardia to push broader petroleum rationing. Dealers violating the rule face up to a $10,000 fine or one year imprisonment. The Navy Operations office was included in the Naval Appropriation Act of 1915.
Office of Defense Transportation plans drastic limits on summer bus service to Ocean City Chesapeake Beach and North Beach. Red Starlines and others report that extra Salisbury to beach runs may be dropped, while overall Maryland routes face small timetable tweaks amid wartime control of intercity operations.
The War Production Board extended its wool conservation order to August 2 and will allocate new wool supplies for July on the same basis as the second quarter allocations.
The County Agent will form a crew to prepare traps and begin setting them next week. Traps will be leased to property owners across the county at 20 cents each for a two year term, with leasing stations established in several towns. Traps and bait are included. farm trapping is not planned this year to focus on town areas and distribution of spores for disease control. A few traps may be placed on farms by the State Department of Entomology for infestation checks. Persons may apply at leasing stations, and bait is available for existing traps at 10 cents per bottle or 5 cents for refills. The Tiphia Wasp parasite has been released on a High ly farm near Cambridge bridge to combat the beetle. Further details are available from the County Agent.
Dorchester County reports communicable disease counts for the week ending June 9. Measles one case in Fishing Creek, Mumps one in Golden Hill one in Galestown, Tuberculosis one in Hoopersville. E A Jones M D.
Maryland's Eastern Shore conducted a three hour air raid drill with nearly 100 percent observance. Civilian Defense officials praised the blackout, noting it was as perfect as England's two years of practice. Counties including Cecil and Worcester reported full and partial blackouts with lights out in streets and cars during the test. Col. Henry S. Barrett hailed Salisbury's blackout as among the best he had seen.
War Production Board imposes precise dress and coat measurements for women except those over five feet ten inches. Regulations fix skirt lengths, hems, sleeve sizes, and material usage to conserve wool and silk. Dressmakers likely keep styles within limits, risking penalties for violations.
Senator Tydings, head of a special committee, attacks the daily deluge of government publicity releases as wasteful and worthless. He says nearly all should be discontinued during the war, noting the releases cost millions, employ clerks and stenographers, and fill office space and equipment.
An officers training school for the Maryland State Guard will open Monday at Garrett Park in Montgomery County and run through June 20. About sixty officers are expected, with Lieut. Col. Lucius McK. Crumrine serving as commandant and Brig. Gen. Dwight H. Mohr supervising as State Guard Commander.
The Dorchester Red Cross sponsored course in Cambridge exceeded the standard hours totaling about twenty. Twenty two graduates from Standard and Advanced programs completed the class with 19 approved for Instructor authorization by William Karl and Dr. Robert Weygand. Forms were sent to Washington. John Wagner from the group was elected Captain of First Aid Post No. 2 at the Cambridge Yacht Club.
J Walter Hastings Jr son of Dr and Mrs J Walter Hastings received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the University of Pennsylvania 186th Commencement held at Municipal Auditorium Convention Hall at 1030 AM with 1400 in the graduating class He was elected permanent president of his class Hastings Sr also an alumnus of UPenn.
The Cambridge Merchants meet Princess Anne Bulldogs in the first game, followed by the Willards facing Cambridge Cardinals in the nightcap. Princess Anne lefty Won derboy Muir seeks his sixth straight win as a major league scout evaluates him and other locals. The Merchants practice for a 1 30 start while the Cardinals field a shaky lineup and the Willards promise strong defense.
Eighteen of nineteen Cambridge High School graduates passed the civil service exam given by the Social Security Board in Baltimore for punch card operator and sorting machine jobs. Twelve winners receive appointments effective June 15, six undecided.
The body of two year old Benjamin Lewis Jr was found in the Honga River six miles from Hoopers Island home of his grandparents after a seven day search. Drowning is listed as the cause. no signs of violence observed.
Mrs C Reginald Lake of Cambridge sews a star on the flag to be presented to General Douglas MacArthur. She worked at the Flag House during a visit hosted by Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewell, where the original Star Spangled Banner was made. The flag is being created by patriotic groups led by Mrs George E Parker Jr national president of the Daughters of the Revolution.
Cambridge Shipbuilders Inc signed government contracts to construct four 114 foot passenger cargo ships at the Cambridge plant. The project, valued around 2 million dollars, follows nine rescue ships already under construction. President George L Broffe in Washington planned further details on return.
The State Roads Commission will keep the Chesapeake Bay ferry schedule in winter mode through month end due to acute gasoline and tire shortages and wartime restrictions. Traffic for the first half of June will decide summer operations while all ferries and equipment remain in excellent condition.
A Dorchester County child Philip Wilson Fitzhugh aged 1 year 2 months drowned accidentally at Brannocks Neck near the river. He was taken to Cambridge Maryland Hospital but died. Deputy medical examiner Dr Joseph K Shriver ruled accidental drowning. Survived by parents sister and grandparents. Funeral held at LeCompte Funeral Home with Interment in Dorchester Memorial Park.
Doctor Thomas C. Mulligan says the Salvation Army Budget Appeal is progressing. Edgar S. Hubbert has named potential subscribers after meeting with local men on June 10. The women’s division is led by Mrs. Lara Harrison with co-chairs Mrs. Guy P. D. Lowry Mrs. Amos Creighton and Miss Mary Menkill. A campaign office opens at 22 Poplar Street courtesy of Granville S. LeCompte.
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