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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1942
Page
1
Local plumbers react to a War Production Board order freezing new plumbing and heating equipment stocks. Inspectors say sewer connections may continue. others warn about delays on ongoing jobs and doubt there are enough materials to finish about 500 delinquent connections.
Air battles raged over France as RAF strikes continued around the clock against German positions in Dunkirk Le Havre and the Ruhr. Night raids on St Nazaire and Le Havre docks reported. two Nazi planes shot down. several damaged. four missing from the prior night attacks. In London stock trading showed selective gains with steels and motors firm while other sectors slipped to multiyear lows.
Washington reports growing fear that Nazi control of the French fleet could endanger Britain's Mediterranean supply routes and shift Allied naval strategy. Analysts warn a Vichy-Ber in coalition might threaten North Atlantic routes to England and Russia, prompting caution over French officers' loyalty and the fate of ships in Caribbean and Atlantic theaters.
Senator Downey of California introduced a bill empowering the President to seize all privately owned cars. He urged rapid action to remove about 10 million vehicles from streets to form a pool to meet an expected severe transportation shortage within a year. He warned tires for 30 million civilians may be unavailable for four to five years despite hopes for synthetic rubber.
A machine gun crew aboard a United States merchantman fired on the periscope of an attacking submarine. The submarine sank the vessel off the Atlantic coast. Of 38 survivors, three spoke of the event. seven men were listed missing or believed lost after torpedo and lifeboat losses.
The Navy announced that a medium sized United States merchant ship was torpedoed off the Atlantic coast and that survivors have been landed at an east coast port. No further details were provided.
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau told the House Ways and Means Committee that the United States will ring every door bell once a month to boost voluntary purchases of war saving bonds. He urged continuing the voluntary savings program and said houses need not be painted yellow or hidden behind barbed wire if bonds aren’t bought, aiming to test the plan through July 1.
U S bombers struck Philippine bases in a two day raid totaling about 110 tons. Rabaul hit as U N flyers press assault on Japanese held islands near Australia. General Royce praises wide reach and Burma as key to future operations.
A British communique reports continued fierce fighting in central Burma near Migyaungye and Yenchaing with British forces withdrawing to defend oil fields. A Japanese drive into the Shan states threatens Mandalay Lashio rail links as 150,000 reinforcements arrive and Chinese forces under Lt. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell struggle to hold the line above Toungoo.
James F. Solley Jr of WPB warns Maryland salvage chairmen not to burn old tires or scrap rubber in smudge pots to protect fruit orchards. The order bans burning tire casings and related scraps with penalties up to 10000 dollars and two years in prison.
London April 16 official sources say Prime Minister Churchill will make a statement on the war situation at an early date. A white paper on Sir Stafford Cripps negotiations in India is expected next week. A delay may occur due to talks with General George C. Marshall and Harry Hopkins as their time in Britain is limited.
A group of air corps officers led by Col. Charles Backes and including Capt. Joseph Moore Capt. Henry Thorpe Capt Harvey Whitfield Lieutenants Wienart Thomas Gerrity and Con ley Col. Fisher and Lieut Col W B Kinnard were noted for actions in the Philippines. The party also included 12 other enlisted men from the Signal Corps bombardiers navigators and NCOs with undisclosed names.
Brigadier General Ralph Royce described a two day raid on the Philippines and surrounding targets as a field day for U S bombers. The operation hit Manila targets Batangas Nichols Field Cebu Davao and transports while suffering only one grounded bomber loss.
President Roosevelt restructured the OCD by retaining James M. Landis as director and creating a Civilian Defense Board with War and Navy Department representation. The board includes Landis as chair, plus Attorney General, McNutt, Tobin, Mallory, Davis, and Stassen, with War and Navy secretaries also serving.
Police found Miss Madeline Matthes, 25, a Jehovah's Witness activist, slain in an N Street apartment after a 17 year old youth led detectives there. Richard L Wilhiteard confessed to the killing, said Lieut Jeremiah Flaherty. Detectives Umbaugh and Fuss located the body and tied the suspect to the crime.
The government declares the nation s first sugar ration will be half a pound per person each week. The announcement came in Washington on April 18.
City plans to bid for summer police uniforms though staff shortages and possible redeployments complicate the purchase. Bids due next Wednesday. board may not buy 23 uniforms. Several officers hold or may take defense jobs. replacements are serving in roles of departed members. Salaries for city officials are rising to reflect living costs.
Laval completes a new Vichy cabinet as Chief of the Government and Interior Minister with police control. Paris sees protests against collaboration while 35 to 40 German soldiers die in a wreck near Paris. US officials note strained ties with Vichy as debate over the French fleet grows.
Mayor Lloyd C. Culler said he will confer with the State Roads Commission in Baltimore next Wednesday at 10:30 to discuss repaying Frederick’s main streets after trolley rails are removed. The talks follow a call to Chairman Ezra B. Whitman, with questions on repaying Market Patrick and Jefferson streets on arterial routes through the city. The Board of Aldermen heard about a new rail extraction method offered by a rail company, which would cost the city only the rails removed, while WPA funding already covers rail removal.
Good year Tire and Rubber Co is testing automobile tires made without rubber. We now have test cars on the road which are running on tires made without rubber. We can make no further comment on this development at this time.
Washington April 16. A new severe reduction in gasoline consumption began today in the east and Pacific northwest. Petroleum industry sources say millions of motorists must cut normal fuel use by 40 to 50 percent.
The Fredericktown Savings Institution board met to organize for the year. Officers named include Jacob Rohrbach as president F Ros Myers as vice president Howard M Albaugh as secretary Joseph T Griffin and Carl W Snook as assistant secretaries George T Cramer and Gerald G Remsberg as tellers W Meredith S Young as bookkeeper Miss M Margaret Gardner as clerk Miss Helen Brown Franklin J Krantz and Mrs Dorothy M Zimmerman as assistant bookkeepers.
The Navy reports that Japanese bombs falling on and near Corregidor sunk the U S minesweeper Finch, an 840 ton vessel built during World War I. The loss was announced on April 16.
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