5 ODAy TOMORROW I 5 ODAy TOMORROW I 1 RELIGION
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Newspaper
Cambridge Tribune
Location
Cambridge, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1942
Page
3
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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