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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1943
Page
10
The February 1943 Grand Jury recommends abolishing the Frederick County Roads Board and returning road control to County Commissioners. It urges legislation, retention of the county engineer, and appointment of an engineer by commissioners. The report covers indictments, jail conditions, and calls for better interagency cooperation among law enforcement.
The U S Department of Agriculture bought over 93 000 bushels of apples from 38 Maryland growers. Baldrige reports most went to shipside and cold storage for our armed forces, the United Nations and school lunch programs. The FDA plans ongoing distribution this year.
Nazi occupied French city Toulon is declared under siege as Allied and Axis actions unfold in the Mediterranean region. The message, cited by the Russian Agency, notes heightened military and civil measures amid wartime control. A separate U.S. report mentions legislative moves in Maryland and nationwide efforts to curb gubernatorial powers.
The 531 mile 24 inch Big Unch line, built in under six months, starts operations to supply oil to the Atlantic seaboard. Deputy Ralph K. Davies says the project speeds wartime defeat of enemies and civilian relief. Initial shipment is 20,000 barrels, with daily capacity rising toward 300,000 barrels within six to eight weeks. An 857 mile extension to the east coast is under construction for completion June 1.
Maryland extension service outlines wartime production goals for 1942 including 100 extra pounds of milk per cow and three additional eggs per hen, plus 110 chickens per 100 last year. Targeted crops include field corn rye potatoes and onions, with emphasis on better layers, more meat and fats, and storage via canning and dehydration.
Cairo reports Gen Georges Catroux, fighting French Delegate General to Syria, said he will act as permanent liaison between DeGaulle followers and the High Commissioner of French North Africa. Arriving from Algeria, he told reporters he accepted a mission to alternate between Algiers and Beirut.
Washington reports the House Ways and Means Committee rejected pay-as-you-go tax plans including one to cancel an income tax year. A subcommittee was appointed to draft a compromise while a modified plan by Beardsley Ram of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York drew support but failed. The panel pushed for a withholding levy around 20 percent and an annual tax due after each year, with Rep Carlson proposing to cancel the 1942 tax year for some service members and limiting obligations to the higher of the two years 1942 or 1947.
Washington reports Rep Baldwin of Maryland, a leading truck farmer, urged suspension of wartime fall crop production and marketing limits under the AAA for the war's duration. The substitute bill to end peanut restrictions was blocked by a point of order sustained by Rep Magnuson, as the chair said it exceeded the scope. Baldwin argued wartime needs justify greater production, criticizing the Agriculture Department as excessively regimentary.
Chinese High Command reports all Japanese advances in central, southern, and southwestern China slowed or halted. Battles are ongoing in Kiangsi north of Shanghai as Japanese seek to compress a 45 mile lake country arc from Paoying to Fawning. Japanese thrusts have been halted. Boon Profit Taking Continues In New York Stock Market
Fire at Montevue damaged a small area of the northwest roof cornice of the main building Friday afternoon. Plumbers using a gasoline torch to repair tinwork caused the blaze. Independent Company firemen extinguished the flames and checked for rekindling. Grand Jury members were visiting the institution and observed the firefighting effort. Damage was reported as very light.
A Maryland Senate bill would let the Governor draft male citizens of any age into the State Guard or reserve militia. Sen. James J. Lindsay introduced the measure at the administration’s request, but he said he did not endorse it. Deputy Attorney General Hall Hammond cited three officials as proponents: Maj. Gen. Milton A. Reckord, Brig. Gen. Dwight H. Moir, and Brig. Gen. Francis Perrott.
Federal and State milk inspectors completed a three day rating survey of Frederick County dairies and herds. The purpose was to maintain a standard grade of milk for defense needs. Observations cited labor draft endangering the industry and urged release of dairy workers. Caspari praised Frederick County for producing enough milk despite shortages.
Joseph Weaver, 19, East Fifth street colored porter at Rosenours Store, pleaded guilty to larceny of 113.50 dollars of merchandise and was sentenced to six months in the Maryland House of Correction by Magistrate Alton Y. Bennett in Police Court. Weaver was arrested after an investigation by Special Investigator Allen S Bartgis. Marion Talley, a store employee, pressed the charges. Weaver said he came here with a carnival from Berlin New Jersey last fall. Milton and Robert Fletcher, colored, were found guilty of disorderly conduct and fined 3 dollars each. Collateral forfeited included Douglas Stone, shrunk in a public place, 5 dollars. Officer Martin L. Kanode, Leo Willard, Anderson, Rawson West Virginia, and others cited for speeding violations with fines of 5 dollars each. Sergt Truman Moon noted violations by Harold P. Teets of Stephens City Virginia and Ellsworth Kissinger of York Pennsylvania for speeding. Gerald B. Ayers of New Britain Connecticut cited for exceeding 30 miles an hour. Trooper Bruce Bruchey listed the case.
Maryland output rose to 400 million eggs in 1942 from 372 million in 1941, a gain of 28 million eggs, signaling a substantial rise in farm production during wartime.
President Roosevelt endorsed using soldiers to harvest crops where farm labor is short and suggested no new legislation is needed, favoring executive action. He urged older high school students to contribute, citing a Casablanca anecdote about Moscow youths aiding wartime work and food production.
Westminster February 20 Carroll County is asked to contribute 13900 to the National Red Cross War Drive. David H. Taylor, chapter chairman, will lead the county drive after an organization meeting at Mrs. Jesse Grabill's home Mt Airy district. Officers and solicitors were named including Helen Johnson treasurer and Helen Nusbaum secretary.
London reports Col Edeon Raf disclosed Germans gained ground this week in central Tunisia within a 10 000 square mile area once held by a small force of American soldiers and Allied units for over two months by dash and bluff not numbers. Raf led the parachute formation that flew from England to the Oran area to join the campaign in French North Africa and has now returned to London.
Charles Williams, 16, of 226 East Fifth Street, is held for Probation Officer action after arrest Friday in connection with alleged larceny of 375.75. He was taken into custody by Special Investigator Alien S. Bartgis and Officer Earl Sittig.
Allied bombers damaged four Japanese merchant ships in a coordinated night attack on Beiti Bougainville and nearby air facilities. The action was announced by General Douglas MacArthur's Headquarters in Australia.
The report analyzes Nazi retreat pressures in Southern Russia slowed by unseasonably warm floods and mud. It notes Soviet efforts to seize Orel and threaten Bryansk, Smolensk, and Vitebsk while Moscow concentrates major reserves to support a central pivot.
A Maryland House debate flared over a bill increasing minor fines for falsifying age to buy liquor. Delegates clashed as Majority Leader White opposed the bill's passage, while opponents claimed tavernkeepers would be pushed back toward prohibition. The stormy session featured a strong pushback from supporters and a contentious roll call.
Baltimore Feb 19 Col Henry S Barrett state director of air raid precautions announced approval of flashing street lights for air raid all clear signals in Maryland counties.
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