Blighting Of Corn Due To Weather In Frederick County
Weather caused blighting of corn in Frederick County as Dr. Jann Magruder and Henry R Shoemaker found during a Friday inspection. Most fields are mature with limited further damage, though one Walkersville field is brown and likely for ensilage. Sunscalding affected various corn types, with poorer root development linked to wet conditions and late-season heat.
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Frederick County
Jann Magracer
Ater
Henry R Shoemaker
Magruder
Walkersville
Allies In Violent Attack On Tobruk
U S Army and heavy British bombers joined a violent attack on Tobruk last night while British naval aircraft raided Matruh near the desert front. Axis planes hit Egyptian bases as Rommel’s communications were targeted. fires at Matruh were visible from 30 miles away.
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Cairo
Tobruk
Matruh
Desert Front Ling
Se Hing Affer & He
Erwin Rommel
North African
Crete
Rescindment Likely Of Gasoline Price Hike Officials Say
Washington. Officials of the Office of Price Administration said a cent rise in East Coast gasoline prices will be rescinded very shortly. It is understood subsidies were arranged to cover added transport costs to the East Coast prior to June 29. A 143 cent increase on kerosene and light fuel oils was also expected to be rescinded. Confirmation of tomorrow's CPA announcement was not immediately available.
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Washington
Eastern Seaboard
Office of Price Administration
Iarior
CPA
Gin Price To Move Up in Washington July 31
An order by the Office of Price Administration authorizes price increases for gin and other distilled spirits to offset higher production costs from distillery conversions. The gin rise is at least 14 cents per quart, with about 6.15 cents from WPB high wine requirements and 7.42 cents from the rectification tax. The rule takes effect August 5 and applies to blends and straight whisky with caveats on taxes and ingredient costs.
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Washington
OPA
WPB
Maryland Rural Meters Read by Consumers Most Months
In Maryland rural areas nearly all gas and electric users read their own meters for eight months each year while company readers check during the remaining four. Frank Harper of the Public Service Commission said six power companies started the system in May or June to save gasoline. If readings are not submitted, an estimated bill is issued and corrected by a company visit every third month. The plan excludes towns or cities with limited carrier reach and may expand if needed.
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Baltimore
Maryland
District of Columbia
Frank Harper
Public Service Commission
Blarsland
Narper
PSC
Rev Sullivan Elected Convention President in Maryland Virginia Eldership
C O Sullivan pastor of Parkway Church of God Frederick was elected president for the coming year of the Bible School Christian Endeavor and Missionary convention of the Churches of God in the Maryland and Virginia Eldership at the final session held Friday afternoon at Rocky Springs. Other officers named include Rev Clarence McGaha vice president Rev William A Herpich secretary and Mrs Ruth Shindledecker treasurer. Elected on the missionary board from committees were Mrs Harry Gar Westminster Mrs Pearl Taylor Gapland and Mrs Dorothy Putman near Frederick. Final address Friday by Prof C Miller Carlisle Pa on Awake Chi Awake. No decision was made regarding sears convention. matter left to new officers.
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C. O. Sullivan
Parkway Church of God
Frederick
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Missionary Convention
Churches of God
Maryland
Virginia
Rocky Springs
Clarence McGaha
Burkittsville
William A. Herpich
Beansboro
Ruth Shindledecker
The
Ridge Summit
Harry Gar Westminster
Pearl Taylor
Gapland
Dorothy Putman
C. Miller
Carlisle
Sears
Ines Ox
State Guard Camp Begins On Sunday
Cascade Maryland July 81 Seven battalions of the Maryland State Guard will arrive at Camp Herbert R O Conor Sunday for a week long training period and maneuvers About 1000 men from most sections of Maryland will participate Brig Gen Dwight H Mohr commander of the Guard will be in charge Gov O Conor plans to visit the camp Friday The camp will have its own hospital and first aid units On the program will be rifle and machine gun practice and infantry tactics
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Cascade
Maryland State Guard
Herbert R. O'Conor
Maryland
Dwight H. Mohr
O'Conor
Three Injured By Falling Rails In City Project
Three men were hurt Friday when falling steel rails on the City sponsored IRA project for removing rails from Frederick streets struck their legs. WPA workers Charles Bentz and John Murphy suffered ankle injuries but Murphy returned to duty after treatment. Bentz was sent home with no broken bones. A municipal employee named Paul injured a leg while unloading rails but also resumed work.
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IRA
Frederick
Charles Bentz
John Murphy
WPA
Murphy
Bentz
Paul
Municipal
St John’s Pig Farm Cuts Campus Meat Costs
At St John’s University in Calliseville Minnesota a unique hog project raises pigs solely for food. The operation keeps a steady supply of chops ham and bacon for 800 students and staff at a fraction of market pork prices, a longstanding local economic feature since 1886. Reisig pork is a byword at St John’s, whose Benedictine origins trace to St Vincents Abbey in Pennsylvania.
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Calliseville
Minn
St. John’s University
St. John's
St. John’s
Order of St. Benedict
St.Vincents Areh Abbey
Pennsylvania
New Advisory Transportation Authority Formed in Maryland
Governor O Conor announced a nine member Maryland State transportation authority tied to the Maryland Defense Council. The group includes railroad and ship line executives, the Baltimore Harbor Board, and state officials to survey facilities, map vital routes, and coordinate with wartime defense efforts. It will advise on alternative routes in case main arteries are damaged during air raids.
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Annapolis
W. Frank Roberts
Charles Brown
Western Maryland Railroad Company
R. E. Dunn
Baltimore Steam Packet Company
Edgar R McShane
Maryland Traffic Safety Commission
Beverly Ober
W. Lee Elgin
Frank Kipp
Baltimore Harbor Board
Frank Harper
Public Service Commission
William Childs
Highway Planning Commission
Amos Creighton
Conservation Board
Transportation Authority
O'Conor
State Highway Traffic Committee
Regional Office of
Civilian Defense
Rowland K. Adams
Neil
War Plants Reopen After Pontiac Dispute
Governor Van Wagoner announced settlement to end the dispute that closed two Pontiac Michigan war plants and moved foodstuffs to local Pontiac stores. AFL and CIO unions agreed to cease interference with war production withdraw pickets and abide by an arbiter named by the War Labor Board to settle issues.
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Detroit
Murray D. van Wagoner
Michigan
Pontiac
Mich
CIO
AFL
van Wagoner
War Labor Board
Timber Insurance Offers War Damage Coverage
Timber owners may insure timber against war damage under War Damage Insurance offered by private firms. Wap Damage Corporation, a Keel Constrainan group, describes policies with per acre rates and indemnity tied to full value. Applications require description, location, and insured amount. no policy issued below a $306 premium. Mr. Winslow notes past fire losses and redeployment, urging width of coverage to attract companies and sustain timber operations amid conflict.
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Cllege Park
Ocfw Cay
University of Maryland
Uwe Wap Damage Corporation
Syeure
Winslow
Tutu
Dainday Methanen
Escourage
Pawate
Damarte Insurance
Dius
Better Rural Area Fire Protection Seen
Realizing the war emergency fire danger, Maryland rural areas receive enhanced protection through Extension Service, Council of Defense, Forest Service, and State Insurance Commissioner. Trained volunteer watchers, auxiliary firemen, and forest wardens will serve with farm and forest fire equipment. Emphasis on prevention, fire hazard checks for farms and homes, and public guidance to report fires and fight overheated equipment. Each rural family urged to act and join the effort to minimize fire damage.
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College Park
Bette
Extension Service
Council of Defense
Forest Service
State Insurance Commissioner
Maryland
George Jessel Divorce Suit Filed by Lois Andrews
Lois Andrews, stage name of Mrs Lois Jessel, files for divorce from comedian George Jessel after two years of marriage. She alleges cruelty and health deterioration, separations since March, with career moves and long distance limitations cited. Jessel notes they part as friends and cites his touring lifestyle.
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Los Angeles
Lorraine Gourley Jessel
George Jessel
Detroit
Jessel
San Francisco
Hollywood
Lois Andrews
Mullinixes Endure Severe Storm Damage
In Sykesville on July 31 a severe electrical storm caused major losses for local Mullinixes. Farmer and director Bisa 1x reported damages around 3500 from a fire at his place affecting crops and outbuildings. Nearby Rank Mulboin faced lighter damage from lightning entering a house, while Springheld State Hospital grounds suffered a kitchen fire. Seven acres of wheat were burned, seven acres of hay and four acres of alfalfa damaged. two dozen oats scorched. Firefighters contained spread to adjacent property after hours.
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Sykesville
Waukibyia
Wesaa
Bisa
Boly
Bak
Danae
SLA
Sykes. Ville
Indicted On Charge Of Storing Gasoline in Baltimore
Baltimore July 3. Grand jury indicts Royal M Gallon on storing and handling inflammables at Boling Park home with explosive risk. Charges include unsafe storage of gasoline over one gallon and unlawful sharing in city. State’s Attorney J Dernard Wells presented fire department report. Bail set at 500 dollars. Witnesses include a city inspector and chemist Conrad Ziegel Jr. Maximum gasoline storage penalty is 100 dollars.
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Baltimore
Ballimore
Royal M. Gallon
Boling Park
Hare
Gill
Board of Fire Commissioners
Baltinore City
J. Dernard Wells
Grand
QPA
Conrad Ziegel, Jr
Fat-Saving Campaign Urges Waste Grease Collection
A wartime fat saving drive urges housewives to save all waste grease for glycerine and gunpowder needs, with dealers paying a few cents per pound. Instructions cover collecting, straining, refrigerating, and delivering fats to meat dealers, plus do nots on handling and timing. Also notes the first European structure in the western hemisphere was built from Santa Maria wreckage on Christmas Eve 1492.
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College Park
Spei Salvage Committees
Paign
Santa Maria
Haiti
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