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Newspaper
Cambridge Tribune
Location
Cambridge, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1942
Page
1
A diary-like reflection examines a claimed wartime bus slap over a husband’s pay rise and traces how similar stories proliferate across cities since 1865. It warns against invented tales used for morale, smeared reputations, or political manipulation by Whisperers Inc.
A new shipbuilding company Eastern Shore Industries Inc forms in Cambridge with Howard I. Chapelle as president. The firm, headquartered in Town Point, leases the George T. Johnson & Sons shipyard to build and repair boats and design yachts and ships with $100000 authorized capital. David Wroten and Norman Foy serve as secretary treasurer and director respectively.
Maryland farmers face delays in planting and harvesting as gasoline shortages bite farm tractors and trucks. Officials warn the July 1 trucking rule requiring a 75 percent return load on trips over twenty miles will worsen crop transport. A separate Bar Association committee urged pension and tax reforms ahead of its Atlantic City meeting.
Maryland seniors from Towson Frostburg and Salisbury State Teachers Colleges will join 10 week summer courses and then teach at fall term to relieve a growing shortage of educators. Pullen cites 15 percent of elementary and 25 percent of high school teachers in counties resignations over 18 months due to Army service industry work government jobs and marriage. He expects more resignations as draft age seniors approach service.
An estimated 70 000 youths aged 18 to 20 will join draft rolls during registration next Monday and Tuesday. Col. Henry C. Stanwond, Maryland state director of selective service, announced yesterday.
The Game and Inland Fish Commission announced the open season for non tidal and tidal waters. Bass large and small mouth run July 1 to November 30 in non tidal waters and August 1 to March 31 in tidal waters. Other species have defined periods with creel limits and a required anglers license.
State Veterinarian Dr. Mark Welsh urges poultrymen to disinfect or plow old poultry yards to prevent disease in pullets. If plowing isn’t feasible, he recommends a strong soil disinfectant made from lye and lime, thorough soil soaking, and removing surface refuse before disinfection or burning.
The Dorchester Hook and Line Derby opens July 1 in Cambridge with 20 prizes totaling 180. Contest rules provide monthly divisions for largest rockfish trout hardhead and freshwater fish, plus grand championship awards. Phillips Hardware sponsors restrict entrants to non employees and families of the company.
Farmers who carry Federal Crop Insurance report early loss adjustments as combines and threshing begin. Adjusters check yields test weights and data for losses. Premiums are low since coverage is 75 percent of a normal crop, not full protection. Insurance contracts will be offered countywide on a three year basis with annual premium deductions from conservation payments.
Reports show heavy beetle infestation in corn fields with Japanese beetles reported in Yast numbers around Choptank River and Landing Neck. Milky White Disease has spread across farms in the Choptank area and trapping is widespread, though traps require daily emptying to be effective.
At Asheville North Carolina the National Governors Conference elected Maryland Governor O Conor to head its executive committee. It marks a second high honor after his 1937 presidency of the National Association of Attorneys General and he will chair the Council of State Governments. His term includes Governors Saltonstall Broughton Bricker Maw as part of the next year’s committee.
On Monday June 29 the Miracle House in Claiborne Maryland will start its twenty fourth season as a preventorium for undernourished children operated by the Maryland Tuberculosis Association. In July and August over 100 children in contact with tuberculosis will receive treatment to build up their health and withstand the disease. William B Matthews managing director notes the program has restored hundreds of children to health over 24 years on the shores of the Chesapeake.
Civilian Defense Council reports from Colonel Henry S Barrett director of the state air raid service directing a daylight alert signal be sounded countywide every Saturday morning starting June 27 and continuing until further notice.
Hubert H. Wright and W. Earle Orem left Cambridge for Norfolk in the 46 foot Tramp. Wright was sworn in as Chief Boatswain in the Coast Guard Reserve for the duration of the war and will command the vessel renamed C. G. R. No. 1242. Orem passed his examination as boatswain's mate and joined as mate. Two crewmen were provided by the Coast Guard at Norfolk.
Maryland trails national averages in the rubber drive with citizens giving about 0.3 pound each, far below the 1.52 pounds per person national figure. Officials urge every resident to contribute more as stockpiles remain uncollected and quotas loom.
Sixty workers have raised about $1,500 for the local Salvation Army drive. $1,000 more is needed this week to reach the $2,500 goal. Rev. T. C. Mulligan thanks volunteers and Mr. Harry Butler, who organized the drive, as he departs for California after twenty years of service.
Dorchester County draft officials report two men enlisted in the Volunteer Officers Corps. James S. Bradley of Hurlock leaves for induction Friday and Alton R. Andrews of Cambridge goes on Monday July 13. Both passed army tests and Training Camp for sixty to ninety days could lead to commissions. Bradley is traffic manager for W. E. Valant & Co. Andrews is son of Roland Andrews and former deputy sheriff under Sheriff Melvin and Sheriff Thomas.
Registration under Selective Service laws will be held Tuesday June 30 from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM at Cambridge Armory Vienna High School Wingate School Woolford School. Male youths born Jan 1 1922 through June 30 1924 must present themselves at registration points. About six hundred Dorchester County men are expected. Registrants ill or unable may register later without penalty. Special registrar will assist those confined to Cambridge Hospital.
Cambridge Merchants add Goldy Tyler and Marshal Moore to bolster a faltering lineup. They face Willards at Fair Ground Park in a Sunday doubleheader with Salisbury Pirates and Cambridge Cardinals. The Cards also debut a new fielder catcher and second baseman as Fair Ground Park returns to Class D play each Sunday.
Olin Harper LeCompte of Hurlock Maryland 21 a Westminster Theological Seminary student pleaded guilty before U S Commissioner James K Cullen to failing to fill out selective service and occupational questionnaires He cited religious belief as justification and stated he is a conscientious objector The judge set bail at 2500 and ordered continued action through the draft board
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