21 Jul 1942
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1942
Page
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The Rationing Board warned motorists to place correct stickers on vehicles matching their coupon books as the new permanent gas rationing begins. Applicants for supplemental rations face strict checks, ride-sharing verification, and transportation alternatives, with focus on non-highway uses and service-ration book mailings continuing.
Facing a lengthy delay the M. J. Grove Limes Company, builder of the Jug Bridge, bought lumber and started local wheel guard manufacture. About 60 logs were cut to size at a sawmill, guards are shaped and installed on both sides of the span, enabling quick opening once in place.
William Phillips former United States Ambassador to Italy arrived at the U S Embassy in London to direct the Office of Strategic Services mission. The visit marks a high level shift in wartime intelligence coordination between the United States and Allied commands.
London July 21 United States and British staff officers seek means to aid Russia via a limited European diversion during second front talks that will continue for some time. They consider measures to support Soviet armies if south Russia worsens and debate placing a small northern incursion to draw German forces from Russia and protect convoys.
Milwaukee July 21 Merril Stubbs chief of the autmobile salvage section of the WPB conservation division said wartime policy requires old cars to provide transportation or be scrapped. The War Production Board and allied agencies adopted a plan to requisition idle vehicles. Owners of unused autos are urged to convert them to scrap through reclamation channels. In a war economy automobiles are either transportation or scrap sold at scrap prices.
A three year old girl, Charlotte Dunn, Foster child of Mr and Mrs William H Dunn of University Park, Md, drowned during a rain storm in Hyattsville. While wading in Paint Branch with two companions she was swept away by a flash flood and found two miles downstream by a fireman. The incident followed a heat wave and storm that dropped temperatures from 98 to 74.
Helen Margaret Yohn, 43, mother of four, was struck by a bolt that hit a tree and traveled along a wet clothes line as she stood in the yard near her husband Merle. Survived by three daughters and a son. Funeral is set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Ebenez er Church with interment in the adjacent cemetery.
Edwin M. Van Meter of Washington seeks a writ of habeas corpus from the county court claiming lack of circuit court jurisdiction over two counts of a Jefferson and Knoxville post office burglary case tried last October. Judge Delaplaine ordered the writ and set a hearing for 10 a.m. Thursday in circuit court.
Frederick county reports a total of 309,990 pounds of scrap rubber collected from civilians and junk dealers, far above the 30 ton quota. The drive shows strong per person averages, with most material remaining in the county for local processing and distribution to gas stations under state guidance.
New Delhi July 21 The RAF bombed and machine gunned the Japanese held port of Akyab in Burma yesterday. Heavy rain prevented observation of results. Other attacks targeted paddle steamers near Akyab on the Arakan coast and nearby warehouses were machine gunned.
Dr Howard Rufus Omwake Litt D president of Catawba College from 1931 until this summer died Monday at his Salisbury home. He resigned as president in June at 64. Funeral services were set for five this afternoon in Salisbury with burial at Greencastle, Pennsylvania, Thursday morning. Born in Greencastle in 1878, he led Latin at Mercersburg Academy from 1904 to 1908, was senior master at Harrisburg Academy 1908 to 1919, then dean of Franklin and Marshall College 1919 to 1931 before moving to Catawba.
Three Baltimore women on air raid duty were hit by lightning. Mrs Paul Douty of Gittings avoided hospitalization while Mrs Lati mer Ford and another woman were cared for at Union Memorial Hospital, one under observation. Bernice Lovelace suffered a serious head injury. The incident occurred when the lightning struck the spotters hut as J W Handley and the others arrived.
Eugene Irasek 9, son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Irasek of 1827 Arlington Avenue Bethesda, drowned in a small lake at New Germany Garrett County recreation center while swimming. State Trooper Joseph F White and Cumberland police resuscitation unit and Trooper Graydon S Dunlap used artificial respiration until resuscitator arrived. body recovered shortly before noon. Family, including parents two brothers and a sister, had been vacationing at a cabin since Sunday.
Cairo reports more than 50 Axis aircraft destroyed on the ground in two daytime raids on El Daba and Fuka, with additional long range strikes northeast of Sidi Barrani. British air forces claim all aircraft returned safely, two pilots uninjured, as Rommel’s air force suffers losses. Ground patrols continue during a supply battle preceding the next Egypt campaign phase.
Argentina's Foreign Minister Enrique Ruiz Guinazu told the Chamber of Deputies that Buenos Aires would not convoy its merchant ships, rejecting Washington's demand as a step toward war. He warned against joining a U.S led bloc and cited U S attempts to dominate the western hemisphere and push federation after the war. He criticized allied nations for declaring war without Rio talks and cited pressure from Britain to break with Germany Italy and Japan.
Construction of a fireproof vault in the basement of the Court House to protect valuable election records dating back many years has been approved by the County Commission. A large steel vault door has arrived at the Supervisors’ office and work on the brick vault is expected to start soon. The records, stored below, are frequently needed for births and family history research.
United States invasion forces in Ireland welcome air crews and infantry. The pilots drawn from across the United States mingle with British forces, inspect aircraft, and express eagerness to fly. A 40-year-old colonel leads the air units and pledges action from the new troops.
American bombers sank two Japanese ships of 1000 to 4000 tons each near Kinkiang on the Yangtze in Kiangsi province. The raid occurred yesterday with a fighter plane escort and no damage to the bombers. Chinese also report Japanese counter‑attacks around Wenchow and progress along the Cheklang Kiangsi railroad.
Washington July 2 local officials and James M Landis director of the Office of Civilian Defense discussed plans for a swift evacuation of the third civilian defense area in case of serious enemy action. Attendees included air raid wardens and defense officials from Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia and the District of Columbia with agencies Public Health Service Office of Education Federal Security Agency and Defense Health and Welfare Organization. The meeting aimed to ensure coordinated steps to evacuate the area if air raids or other actions become necessary and concluded with its closure to newspapermen.
Maryland OPA officials announced no temporary gasoline drought will follow the switch from temporary to permanent rationing after midnight. They said filling station operators should receive inventory coupons from rationing boards without delay, though some concerns had been raised about a one day gap.
London reports Greek Premier Emmanuel Tsouderos said about 1,000 Greeks died of starvation each day last winter and were buried in common graves as German and Italian occupation blocked wheat relief from Canada. He warned conditions persist with scarce shipments and lingering illness of Dr. Tra J McCurdy at Frederick City Hospital.
Berlin reports Rostov gateway to the Caucasus in flames as German forces push toward Rostov and Stalingrad. Soviet left flank withdraws southeast of Voroshilovgrad after a fighting retreat into the Donets Basin ruins.
British warships and naval aircraft hit Matruh, an Axis held port, in a heavy bombardment that pounded the harbor and surrounding area. Shells struck targets in the harbor while shore batteries stayed silent, and a suspected sunken fuel ship was noted. All British ships and aircraft returned safely to base.
One of eight accused Nazi saboteurs testified before a special military commission as the defense began its case. Major General Frank R. McCoy, the commission’s president, announced that much of the morning’s session was taken by defense motions. The defense sought to dismiss charges and urged a judgment in favor of the alleged spies.
New York reports steady trading as investment funds provide the main support for today’s stock market. A few issues rise slightly while the House tax bill passage appears discounted. Inflation remains soft and buyers largely ignore war news, continuing mid year accumulations into strong balances.
A strong quake was felt in Lima today at 4 10 a m local time 5 10 a m Eastern War Time No damage or casualties were reported according to initial reports from Lima authorities and observers
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