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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1942
Page
3
Potomac Edison officials forecast March power use will fall by 0.8 of a kilowatt per consumer in Frederick City and County amid the wartime time change. The district has 13 181 domestic customers and the prior year average monthly consumption was about 96 kilowatts.
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday observed in scores of churches. Catholic services will include ashes and mass while many Protestant congregations hold Holy Communion or other services. The season recalls Jesus Christ's sufferings and leads to Easter joy. The February grand jury may finish by Friday with about 1200 witnesses slated for the week.
Washington reports a $32 billion war appropriations bill dispatched to Congress for arms, war supplies, and two merchant ships daily. It would fund an army of 9.6 million by year end, including 1 million air force personnel, raising total war votes to over $80 billion since Pearl Harbor and $135 billion since 1940. Undersecretary Patterson warns manpower strain amid hearings with Donald Nelson and General Moore.
British naval aircraft scored torpedo hits on two Italian cruisers and a destroyer in the central Mediterranean. An RAF communique said one cruiser was left ablaze and another destroyer probably hit. The attack occurred Sunday night near the Libyan battle front, with some Axis air activity and Malta damage acknowledged.
The local Rationing Board will issue certificates to eligible purchasers who bought new passenger cars on or before January 1 1942 but did not receive delivery before the government froze sales. Certificates must be returned properly filed by February 26 when rationing of new cars begins. Also notes several transfer cases on file and that OPA chief Leon Henderson hopes to settle the issue before rationing starts. In a separate item, Edward F Grove Jr and A D Simons of Brunswick posted bonds in Circuit Court for non support of their wives and children.
The Frederick Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals met at the YMCA to map public guidance on caring for pets during air raids. Recommendations include licensing dogs, calm handling, sand or sawdust for sanitation, salt and tea or ointments for burns, and clear stable safety steps for horses with tagging, rope restraints, hooding, and sand piles for fire response.
Major General R C Moore testified before the House Appropriations Committee that plenty of bombers would be sent to the Philippines for General Douglas MacArthur if the aircraft could be delivered. He said they would have been there by now if feasible.
The article notes embroidery regaining popularity in linens such as sheets and pillow cases handed down from mothers and grandmothers. It urges care in restoring yellowed pieces, recommending backyard bleaching or professional laundering and stressing delicate fabrics require careful handling.
Tacoma welders idle over AFL union dues return to work for duration of war. After a night meeting spokesman Charles Brinkerhoff said the walkout is over and no more stoppages while the country is at war.
A new stocking dye offers four popular shades to refresh faded stockings. The tinting product suits various fabrics and combinations, enabling color restoration, rematching odd hose, or updating to a more fashionable tone.
Rev Reno S. Harp Jr, a Freder ick native and rector of Trinity Church Washington, has been invited to lead Ascension and the Prince of Peace in Walbrook Baltimore suburb. His decision is pending as pulpit committee chair George Harrison notes. He has strong Maryland ties and service roles.
Local attorney Leo Weinberg seeks counsel fees against Herman Weener a Frederick merchant as the case nears conclusion before Circuit Court judges. Weinberg’s team includes B B Rosenstock Parsons Newman and Richard Zimmerman for the defense Weener testified earlier and defense evidence continued this morning. North Carolina hit and run laws are cited as applying to motorists who hit dogs as well as people.
Washington February 16 The Army lowered dental and eyesight standards to broaden draft eligibility. Men may be accepted with fewer than six teeth or with defective vision if corrected by glasses. Local boards are ordered to reopen classifications of registrants previously deferred for dental or visual defects.
Rev and Mrs Karl L Mumford and infant daughter Helen of Woodbine escaped serious harm when their car was tipped onto its side after a passing car crashed into its rear. All occupants were shaken but unhurt. other driver took responsibility and damages were settled. Also notes bids due March 3 for Jones Bridge Road relief project in Montgomery County.
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