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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1944
Page
6
Washington D C Maurice Pate national director of relief for prisoners of war of the Red Cross said that mail to and from United Nations prisoners of war in Germany has not been hindered by transportation difficulties between Berlin and the north.
A statement was issued denying a reported short wave broadcast that credited the International Committee of the Red Cross at Geneva with announcing that mail to and from Allied prisoners of war in Germany cannot be delivered. The broadcast allegedly cited rail and air service disruptions between Berlin and Lisbon and in France as reasons.
Regional OPA officials warned New England car owners to speed up A book applications or risk being cut off from gasoline. They feared jams at local War Price and Local Boards before the November deadline when the current A book expires.
Washington agencies say no early end to shoe rationing. Joint press release notes civilian shoe stocks totaled about 179.7 million pairs in retail and wholesale on July 21, a roughly 20 percent drop from the September 30, 1943 inventory, indicating a continued decline in total stocks.
Max McCullough of the OPA notes a high stockpile, estimated at 250 million pairs, backing rationing as new production remains limited. He explains wartime output cannot meet demand quickly, so the backlog will persist and early end to shoe rationing seems unlikely.
Marlboro City’s new bowling team, linked with Pastime Alleys, will play its first match against the Mayferd Fewn team at Macey’s Alleys in Maynard on Thursday evening, October 26. A return match is planned at the Pastime soon after. The squad, listing Leonidas Martel Hyde William Arthur and Andrew Padula, aims to draw a 20 mile radius of rivals and hopes for strong competition with Hudson.
Washington News notes that families of servicemen who died overseas may obtain a 5 by 96 inch American flag. Requests require Form 2008 from a Veterans Administration office, proof of death, and completion of a brief application, then submission by mail or in person.
Special to This Paper describes efforts by six state Agriculture Commissions to help returning veterans settle on productive farms. Officials outline guidance on land suitability, property purchases, and labor arrangements, with Massachusetts projecting 5 000 veterans to take up farming and others to work part time.
Readable text describes use of heavy equipment and servicemen to remove land obstacles. Mentions Nepcers drag tines gels power shovels and stonewalls to clear land for tractor use. Text appears as fragmented notes with unclear context and dates.
Middlesex defeats Acton 18 to 0 with four quarters played. Nichols scores early with a top performance, strong line play from Dickert Curley and Kline leads for Middlesex, while Acton misses multiple kicks. Final score shows Middlesex in control after holding Acton to zero points.
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