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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1942
Page
2
Secretary of Agriculture Wickard urged farmers to send a large share of their new hog herd to market earlier this fall to prevent a pork shortage. He warned against heavy runs that could swamp slaughterhouses and called for adjusted feeding to fatten hogs for early markets, noting record cattle numbers and wartime demand.
In Washington on July 28 President Roosevelt told reporters the Congress approved bill for an independent agency to spur synthetic rubber from farm products will likely be vetoed. He acknowledged plans to act, but refused details and hinted at further moves on the rubber issue.
Billy Mitchell's sister recounts her imprisonment from May 29 to Aug 2, then exile via Graz Vienna Sarajevo Munich and Ulm to a British camp in Leiberau. She describes bombardment, executions, torture of women including a 16 year old girl, and the Serbs as stubborn fighters.
The Brunswick Point of Rocks highway will likely stay closed for three to four weeks as oiling is halted by wet weather. The final 2 mile link is being finished by M. J. Grove Lime Co under a joint State Roads Commission and County Roads Board project. Completion depends on weather with shoulders and head walls still to be completed.
The annual convention of Missionary Christian Endeavor and Sunday School groups opens at Rocky Springs Union Church with fewer than fifty Maryland delegates. Rev John JH Hoch presides, Rev H C Gans of Westminster speaks, and sessions run through Friday with adult and youth Bible classes and missionary themes.
A Tuesday evening picnic at Braddock Heights drew about seventy five members and guests who enjoyed a delicious supper followed by refreshments. The event showcased community fellowship and cordial socializing in a relaxed setting.
Budget Director Walter N. Kirkman told Governor O'Conor that wartime rationing affects Maryland motor vehicle taxes. Registrations rose 11 percent from January to June 1942, while June fees jumped 42 percent over June 1941. Nine months in the current year brought only 0.2 percent above 1941, with $5,509,509 collected by June 30.
British oil experts estimate Russia holds about 109 million barrels of oil in storage or production outside the Caucasus. The analysts, unnamed, say Russian forces are advancing south, fighting for months across this reservoir region.
President Roosevelt indicated that about four million Americans are under arms, suggesting the Army may have reached its 3.6 million goal for 1942. He cited advance food purchases for a large force, the off season for production, and increased consumer demand as reasons for beef shortages in some communities.
Some species with yellowish red retinal fliers have exceptional sight allowing coastlines to be seen from high altitudes. The note mentions over 80 egg-drying plants in operation in the United States.
Maryland paroled prisoners are increasingly employed on Frederick County farms under a state plan run through the local U S Employment Service. Farmers bid for parolees with farming aptitudes, and may interview inmates at institutions before selecting workers.
Spirit of Poland and 12 AFM musicians protests at KFRC San Francisco and WARM Scranton pause work over wages and hours. AFM head Petrillo denies notice to Mutual. local unions enforce ban. KFRC manager cites demand for wage increases and hours doubling to six per week. Union official denies strike plans. no picket lines, just withdrawal. Petrillo unavailable for comment. Canadian army peacetime strength listed as 4,500.
The Mutual Broadcasting System reports the AFL American Federation of Musicians ordered affiliated stations WOR New York WGN Chicago WCAF Pittsburgh SKRC Cincinnati and KHJ Los Angeles to end service of its remote pickup dance bands to the network after a walkout.
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