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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1942
Page
9
Buffalo reports Curtiss Commando C 46 has passed exhaustive tests and entered quantity production. The all metal, torpedo shaped troop transport with 108 foot wingspan can carry troops and equipment, land in small fields, and approach war needs with speed.
The German high command announced that U boats have sunk 24 Allied merchant ships and 10 sailing vessels plus one escort ship totaling 167000 tons. Five ships totaling 41000 tons were sunk from heavily protected convoys in the middle Atlantic and off the American coast. Weather and tide data follow with temperatures and river conditions noted.
James Lewis Chester Simmons applies to Frederick County License Commissioner for a Transfer Class A Off Sale Beer License for Simmons Grocery at 137 East Third Street Frederick Md. The license would allow retail sale of beer for off premises consumption only with delivery in sealed containers. Public notice runs with two advertisements. exceptions must be filed within one week of second notice. hearing to be held at the Court House. data to be announced. The notice appears in the Frederick News and Post on July 41 and August 7 1042.
Hagerstown Md July 31 A call was made for 2000 workers in defense industries within 100 miles as Brewer L Stouffer manager of the local employment office warned the labor supply was acute. If local applicants failed to meet demand, interviewers would be sent as far as 300 miles.
War production halted at the Pontiac motor division as CIO pickets turned away the day shift. A CIO-AFL dispute over retail food workers spurred the mass union action, with management stating shutdowns at entrances from 7 a.m. and workers refused entry.
London July 31 Ice cream was taken off menus at United States Army camps in the British Isles under a Ministry for Food ruling that ice cream manufacturing is non essential. The ban would save 30 000 tons of transport and 1 000 tons of paper annually. The United States Army agreed to do without ice cream after manufacturers appealed but said they must stay in operation to meet U S forces needs.
The Post Office Department announced the appointment of C Earl Nirk as acting postmaster at Middletown Md In Middletown two drunkenness charges were filed Garrison Norwood arrested about 915 PM on a drunk in the street charge and remanded to jail on 250 bail Oscar Hildebrand 822 East Third street was arrested early this morning on a drunk in the street charge and sent to the county jail after failing to post bail awaiting Police Court tonight
State Roads Commission reps report options secured on most properties needed for Jug Bridge approaches. East side may involve Mrs James A Long estate with out buildings and orchard. Concrete approach contract not awarded until rights of way settled. Grove Lime Company bid $169,000 though work delayed.
More than 150 members of Fred Perith Lodge No. 684 and guests attended the annual picnic at the Fair Grounds. A 7 pm chicken dinner was served followed by entertainment by the Little Dutch Band. Albert Scott and Edward Farnsworth led arrangements.
In Berwick Pennsylvania on July 31 1937 maintenance service resumed at the American Car and Foundry Company tank plant as 1000 striking workers returned to work following pressure from President Roosevelt. The walkout began early Wednesday over the discharge of three men and had halted intra haulage and slowed production.
Frederick City merchants and customers report satisfaction with the government credit regulation. The article explains how accounts are frozen for unpaid purchases and reinstated when overdue balances are paid, with details on monthly cutoffs and reinstatement rules.
Local shopkeepers report improved cash flow as customers comply with a written agreement and down payment requirement before installment purchases. The rule, with potential one year extensions, is seen by merchants and customers as mutually beneficial and not forcing immediate payment for walk in sales. Weather records note July precipitation totals and temperatures, with rainfall patterns and a peak daily amount.
July ends with record rainfall as sunshine lovers seek alternatives for vitamin D. Weather data show the wettest month in four years, impacting outdoor activities and travel plans across regions.
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