Government Criticizes Federal Car Operations
The joint economy committee in Washington condemned the federal government for not making conscientious efforts to conserve automobiles and gasoline. It noted state governments cut official mileage more and reported 1943 miles and fuel use down, yet operating costs slightly declined, urging drastic reductions in miles driven by nonwar agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joint
Congressional Economy Committee
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
New Hampshire
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nevada
New Mexico
Idaho
War and Navy Departments
Ammunition Train Explodes in East Anglia Town
An ammunition train exploded Friday in an East Anglia market town. The blast lifted roofs from homes and turned the station into a shambles. The fireman aboard was killed and the number of other deaths was not known immediately. The blast was felt twenty miles away and many shops delayed opening to clear debris and restore stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
East Anglia
Nitro-Starch Blast Kills Six Soldiers at Fort Knox
Fort Knox, Ky. six soldiers died and fifteen were hurt when a ten pound nitro-starch explosive detonated during a training maneuver. A board of inquiry will investigate the incident, said Maj. Gen. Charles J. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Knox
Charles J. Scott
Scott
Col Cochran from Burma describes jungle air warfare
Col. Philip G. Cochran commander of the First air commando force in Burma returned on leave to report to Gen. Arnold. He discussed air mobility for armies and the challenges of jungle fighting as he described air strips held by both sides and liaisons often shot down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philip G. Cochran
Burma
H. H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
War Department
Cochran
Flip Corkin
Indictment Tied to Laughlin in 1941 Hyattsville Bank Robbery
The indictment links Laughlin to actions during the early 1942 trial of Hillard Sanders and William Leo Keith, two of four men convicted in a $52,000 Hyattsville bank messenger robbery on Sept 25, 1941. A bench warrant for Laughlin’s arrest was signed by Federal Judge William C. Coleman. The U S attorney's office reports bail set at 2500 dollars, but Laughlin remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Administration of
Laughins
Hillard Sanders
William Leo Keith
Hyattsville
William C. Coleman
U. S
Laughlin
Lawyer in Sedition Trial Indicted by Grand Jury
Baltimore AP James J Laughlin Washington attorney prominent in the sedition trial in progress at the capital was indicted Friday by a federal grand jury on two charges of attempting to obstruct justice and to influence witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Baltimore
James J Laughlin
Washington
Capital
Wyoming Woman Leaves 250000 for Paralysis Fight
The will of 83 year old Mrs Caroline Gottsche of Rock Springs creates a 250000 foundation in Thermopolis to combat infantile paralysis. The William H and Carrie Gottsche foundation will mirror the Warm Springs GA effort and honors her husband a Nebraska landowner.
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Green River
Wyo
Caroline Gottsche
Rock Springs
Thermopolis
Gottsche
William H. Gottsche
Lincoln
Neb
Hamburg
William H. and
Carrie, Gottsche
Warm Springs
Wyoming
Year East Pipeline in limbo as Roosevelt comments
President Roosevelt said the American built Near East oil pipeline is in the iffy stage and no one knows if it will be built or who would fund it. He noted ongoing conferences with Great Britain but gave no definite timeline or commitment on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Mediterranean
Interior
Ickes
United States
Near East
Great Britain
Burglary Strikes Judge Leibowitz Home Amid Postwar Crime Fear
In New York Judge Samuel S. Leibowitz warned of a postwar crime wave while handling the case of a young burglar. During the proceedings someone broke into his home and escaped with loot valued at $10,000. The incident followed the judge's stark warning about rising crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samuel S. Leibowitz
Hjermstad Leaves Coe Staff for Penick and Ford
Erling Hjermstad chemistry instructor at Coe College resigns to join Penick and Ford's research department. He served as assistant to Prof. B. H. Peterson and taught in the army air force college training detachment. The Hjermstads live at 112 Fourteenth Street SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erling Hjermstad
Coe College
Charles A Anderson
Penick and
Ford
Hjermstad
B. H. Peterson
Army Air Force College Training
Hiermstad
Luther College
University of Minnesota
Coe
Hibbing, Minn
Hijermstad
Fourteenth Street
District Advisory Committees Aide Trucking Industry
Washington AP report says the Office of Defense Transportation will appoint district advisory committees in 33 cities to work with the ODT to promote more efficient trucking practices and industry cooperation nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Defense Transportation
ODT
ODT Forms Committees With Private Truck Operators
The order details creation of five or seven member committees to improve cooperation between the ODT and private carriers. Committees advise district managers on local questions and promote compliance with ODT orders to use trucks, gasoline, tires, and manpower efficiently in Chicago, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Omaha, Kansas City, and Denver.
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ODT
Chicago
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Omaha
Kansas City
Denver
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Army
Congress
W. A. McCullough
Clinton
Col. Cochran
Merle E. Garmoe
D. D
Third Street
Seq
Y Walt
Leisure Coats
Gabardine, Poplin and Covert
First Ave
Year East Pipeline
Ginsberg
Ginsberg's
Longine-Wittnauer Watches
Ginsbergs Jewel Box
Security
Second Street ST
Slack
First Avenue
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