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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1943
Page
2
A Sicily invasion letter from Pfe. Welham H. Koonts describes fighter units, praise for blood plasma in treating wounded, and morale among troops. He notes friendly locals in Sicily, decent French-speaking aid, and the thrill of strafing and dive bombing witnessed in combat.
The master of a Libertas ship in Baltimore hopes his fortunes ride on his chief mate Frank B Young who has served in two wars without enemy contact. The skipper lost two ships under him. the mate survived two wars unscathed. The two vessels were tied to German Uboats in this war while Young completed a 43,000 mile voyage without incident. CARDS TAKE OPENER F pha Aug 18 The St Louis Cardinals beat the Phillies 2 to 0 in the opener at Shibe Park as Howe Erich limited the Phillies to five hits.
Itchy pimples and skin irritations are blamed on scratching. Prevent discomfort with Peterson’s Itch Lotion offered for 35 cents at local druggists with a money back guarantee after one application.
Moscow reports the Rou events amid Churchill talks and the Quebec conference. Red Army dispatch notes Allied offensives along the Western Front, with German defense stiffening to prolong the war. Reports center on Kursk and Orel, and German observations describe limited Soviet advances and morale.
The Maryland Agricultural Adjustment Agency and the U S Department of Agriculture War Board announced new payment rates to aid farmers. Wheat now 85 cents a bushel and corn 3 cents a bushel for 11 commercial counties. Former rates were 92 cents for wheat and 36 cents for corn. The cuts reflect higher participation in the AAA program.
Residents report a cockroach and fly infestation in Brooklyn and Manhattan, keeping some awake at night. They seek city action to stop a third invasion of the season. Health Department and Parks deny responsibility, saying larvae originate on private property trees.
Winchester Va August 18 The Farmers and Merchants National Bank will receive the assets of the Union Bank of Winchester in a transaction completed last week. Lewis Allen leads the Farmers and Merchants. Separately the Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester has reduced loan rates on all loans from 2 percent to 1.5 percent effective August 16.
The Frederick county and city postwar employment effort outlines a local committee led by W B Lebherz to coordinate private industry and business in maintaining and increasing jobs after the war. It stresses private sector responsibility, decentralized regional work, and sharing postwar ideas via a national clearing base to stabilize industry, production, and consumer demand.
Hundreds of Swiss gathered as two American B-17 Flying Fortresses, named Battle Queen and Pet Of My Heart, landed on Swiss soil and were treated as honored guests. The planes, deemed the biggest ever on Swiss soil, arrived yesterday after escapees and prisoners from Allied air operations.
Washington meeting gathers leaders from Maryland Virginia West Virginia and Delaware to outline a six point drought relief program. W W G Wyson of Southern States Cooperative presents measures to aid farmers including seed supply at farm prices and low ceilings, lifting corn price ceilings, hay purchasing, emergency crop advice, and reduced freight rates. The report notes crop reductions in four states with percent normal values for corn hay pastures soybeans tobacco and other crops. The Turkish monetary unit is noted as the piaster with an average value of AM cents.
A Rome radio bulletin reports Italian Premier Badoglio may announce a major political reorganization as Rome contemplates an open cut strategy. The dispatch notes Orlando as a potential successor and cites alleged military withdrawals and defensive unit movements under international law in a spontaneous transfer of headquarters.
Boston August 18 Senator David J Walsh and Representative Gipsy warned a severe coal shortage endangers New England worse than last winter’s oil squeeze. In a statement to Interior Secretary Ickes and OPA, they urged immediate shipments of substantial anthracite tonnages into Massachusetts and New England to avert disaster.
Baltimore on August 18 Dr Thomas G Pullen state superintendent of schools announced that all Maryland schools would open as usual this fall despite a 34 percent turnover in high school teachers and 19 percent in elementary instructors. He commented on an AFTE official claim that 13000 classrooms would not open due to teacher shortages.
Washington August 18 a Republican and a Democratic congressman predicted quick passage of pre Pearl Harbor father draft legislation after recess. Rep Dewey and Rep Cannon said Congress will not stand by as families suffer. Chicago is agitated and others warn of disruption to family life. Rep Ramspeck suggested studying man power including military and industrial needs.
The Bureau of Mines reports U S gasoline stocks declined by 5.9 million barrels in June as refineries processed more crude oil and boosted gasoline output. Total stocks stood at 73.155 million barrels on May 31 and 80.055 million on June 30, 1942.
A fragment asks about digestion and symptoms such as headaches after eating and sour or upset feelings. It reads like a health survey or patient questionnaire with stray punctuation and incomplete items. No clear event, person, or organization is identified.
Ad claims Carter's Little Liver Pills increase liver bile flow to aid digestion within minutes. Warns against artificial aids and urges purchase at drugstores for 25 cents, promising relief and better feeling.
Baltimore August 18 Gorver and OConor urged immediate action by the War Manpower Commission and Selective Service to address worker shortages in state mental hospitals. Dr George H Preston said no new patients were admitted in two weeks. OConor pressed for keeping facilities staffed as many service members were discharged from the Army and may join institutional work. Sun spots range from 509 to 50 000 miles in diameter.
Baltimorean Dr. Vincent J. Piraino is reported to own two olive groves near Piraino located near Palermo. The owner, tied to his grandfather the Baron Vincent Piraino, expresses happiness about a harvest season and plans to show progress for harvesting despite regulatory obstacles.
Washington reports a Greek merchant vessel was pedoed and sunk by an enemy submarine in the Atlantic Ocean in May. Survivors have arrived in Baltimore Maryland.
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