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Cambridge Tribune

Location

Cambridge, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1942

Page

3

5 ODAy TOMORROW I 5 ODAy TOMORROW I 1 RELIGION

Fragmentary OCR text provides a brief religious note or notice repeating the phrase 5 ODAy TOMORROW with unclear context. No clear individuals organizations or places are readable.

Spiritual armament for a religious war

In wartime faith shapes morale and aims. The author argues for a Department of Spiritual Armament led by major religious leaders, to unite the nation under shared religious faith as a core wartime asset. It urges leveraging faith alongside planes and guns, and calls for the President to act now to organize this effort.

Earth God United States

Move To Federalize State Guard Troops

The move to federalize California and nationwide State Guards is led by Maj. General Paul B. Malone. He argues current Guard strength is insufficient for wartime needs, prompting use of combat divisions for local duties and a push for a United States Guards bill to replace state forces. The California Guard shrank from 22,000 to 7,000 amid political contention. Governor Olson faced opposition over funding and structure. The California Supreme Court later upheld the Guard bill, but frustration over pay and equipment persisted.

Paul B. Malone Malone Third Corps Baltimore California State Guard Culbert L. Olson Ray Lyman Wilbur Stanford University State Guard John L. de Witt Fourth Army Western Defense Command Pacific California United State Guard Committee United States Guards House Senate Washington Olson Assembly Gordon Garland Legislative Mill Sacramento California Supreme Court State Supreme Court

Two State Conference Sets Oyster Fishery Rehab Plan

A joint conference led by Governor OConor in Washington reviewed fisheries recovery aims for Virginia Maryland and the Fish and Wildlife Service. It backed continued cross state study overseen by the service and the gathering of catch data starting May in the Upper Bay to assess sanctuary effects and gear efficiency. Oysters shells planting begins April 1 in Maryland with 1 200 000 bushels contracted to boost spawning as labor supplies are secured.

Crah O’conor Ickes Department of Interior Virginia Maryland Fish and Wildlife Service John Pearson Commission of Tidewater Fisheries Virginia Commission U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Army Service Lewis B. Hershey War Department Hershey Commission

Government tightens controls on motor vehicle use in war effort

Joseph B. Eastman, director of Defense Transportation, announces a new transport conservation division to manage rubber-tired transport facilities. Roosevelt issues an executive order giving Eastman authority over cars, buses, taxis and trucks, with the Office of Price Administration and WPB coordinating on rationing and fuel.

Joseph B. Eastman Defense Transportation Transport Conservation Roosevelt Eastman

Gasoline rationing registration set for May 12 13 14

Car and boat owners in the county must register next week from 2 30 to 7 30 PM on May 12 13 and 14. Registration will be in the same school buildings used for sugar rationing and will be handled by teachers. Any owner or possessor of a motor vehicle or inboard motor boat is entitled to a ration card. Commercial vehicles such as trucks and taxicabs do not need to register at this time.

Maryland Stelzer Carroll Frederick Dr. Stelzer Montgomery County Vailid

Atlantic Patrol Ship Sinks Enemy U-Boat in Surface Clash

The Third Naval District reports an Axis submarine destroyed by an old four stack destroyer. At 2 to 3 PM the submarine surfaced near the destroyer and fired two torpedoes wide. The destroyer responded with a 4 inch gun and depth charges, sinking the sub and rescuing survivors.

Third Naval District Atlantic Patrol Naval District

OPA Imposes Ceiling on Backfilled Bed Linen Prices

The Office of Price Administration fixes a ceiling at the manufacturers level on backfilled bed linen, a light weight item used by modest income groups. Prices are set lower than pre February 2 charges, and no backfilled stocks moved since then. Retail March prices reflect retailer costs before February 2.

Office of Price Administration OPA

Commercial Fishing Structures Checked in Tidewater Bay

Hydrographic Engineer of the Department of Fisheries tours the bay and tributaries to measure net lengths and gaps and verify compliance with commercial fishing structures rules. Widener reports high compliance with regulations. warnings issued for violations. Follow up checks will monitor continued cooperation with the Fishery law provisions.

Department of Tidewater Fisheries Widener

Red Cross Units Eligible For Tires In Rationing

The American Red Cross will be added to the list of groups eligible to buy new passenger cars under wartime rationing. The Office of Price Administration also announced that employers may buy cars for eligible employees and dealers may trade steel-topped cars for convertible models from the Government pool to facilitate disposal and suit Government needs.

American Red Cross Leon Henderson OPA Henderson

Dorchester to elect drainage supervisors by mail vote

Dorchester County farm owners will vote on five nominees for a five member drainage board. Three elected plus two already appointed will govern the county drainage program tied to soil conservation efforts. Ballots list Fred C Williams Octive W Corkran Scott W Willey Earle R Keene and J Purnell Asplen with polling at the County Agent's office Cambridge on May 15 1942 from 9 am to 5 pm.

Dorchester County Charles Fuller Soil Conservation District Fuller Cambridge J. Sewell Radcliffe Russell P.smith

State income tax deposits top 5.9 million mark

State fiscal officials announced total income tax deposits reached 5 900 833 dollars, bolstering Comptroller J Millard Tawes reputation as a revenue forecaster. The update underscores steady revenue intake as the tax season progresses.

J. Millard Tawes

Wheat Quotas Favored in Dorchester County Referendum

Dorchester County voters backed continuing rigid wheat marketing quotas with 151 yes to 18 no from 169 ballots among 537 eligible. County totals show broad support despite uneven turnout and challenges, while Maryland statewide results show 42,289 yes to 814 no.

Dorchester County Eldorado Williamsburg Hurlock Vienna Salem E. N. Market Cambridge H” Hudson Church Creek J” Taylor Island Easton Maryland Department of Agriculture R. O. Stelzer Agricultural Adjustment Administration Delaware Allegany Anne Arundel Baltimore Calvert Caroline Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick Garrettl Harford Howard Kent Montgomery Prince George's Queen Anne’s St. Mary's Somerset Talbot Washington Wicomico Worcester

Government urged to requisition automobiles

War production and civilian supply leaders urged Congress to authorize government requisition of private automobiles parts and tires. They cited tire shortages as urgent and warned of forthcoming need to transport war workers. A Senate Military Affairs Committee review includes two bills one to acquire vehicles by purchase donation or requisition and a second to set a forty mile per hour speed limit to conserve tires.

Congress Senate Military Affairs Committee War Department

Gasoline rationing set for Eastern states in May

The Office of Price Administration outlines a tentative weekly ration unit of two to six gallons for Eastern States with registration on May 12 13 and 14. The exact weekly amount will depend on available supply and may change before May 15 when rationing begins.

Office of Price Administration OPA War Production Board

Baseball Opens Eastern Shore Semi-Pro Schedule Sunday

Eastern Shore Semi-Pro Baseball League opens this Sunday with the Easton Yankees facing last year’s champions the Cambridge Merchants. Princess Anne hosts Cambridge All-Stars while Salisbury hosts Willards at Gordy Park. Merchants aim to repeat with pitcher Wild Bill Wright and catcher Artie Hurley set to start. Easton prepares after practice against a Yankees farm club.

Easton Yankees Cambridge Merchants Princess Anne's Bulldogs Cambridge Artie” Hurley New York Yankees Easton Federal Park Easton Merchant Battery

Employment Office Extends Hours for War Census

Cambridge U S Employment Service at 101 Race Street stays open until 9 30 p m on Friday May 8 1942 to assist men who registered February 16 with occupational questionnaires The service urges accuracy to aid war production and notes it does not decide deferments The regional director says offices nationwide will provide help through employers unions or local draft boards and that essential war jobs will be identified for possible transfers or training to meet labor needs.

Cambridge United States Employment Services Race Street United States Employment Service Maryland G. R. Parker Social Security Board Parker Selective Service Board Selective Service U. S. Employment Service U.S

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