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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1943
Page
10
Frederick County gasoline distributors report a fragile supply with June allotments cut to 30 percent in some farm areas while city terminals hold large stock. Distributors say fuel arrives in tank cars and is rationed pro rata to farms and stations, leaving some farmers completely out of gasoline for weeks.
An Army officer, Col. James W. Fraser, said enemy balloons with incendiary bombs were used to threaten Oregon forests in 1942. He warned loggers of possible repeats and noted the tactic originated in World War I, though he did not specify coast areas hit.
The report identifies Pie Tinney son of Mrs Lilian Tinney of 205 East Second Street. After training at Mismi Beach in Florida he is now stationed at Amarillo Arms Air Field Technical School in Amarillo Texas following service in the armed forces.
A garbled report outlines a leadership clash within the Ford Motor Co. with Henry Ford referenced as central figure and a contested board arrangement. Names and details are unclear, but the piece portrays a power struggle over control of the Ford empire and leadership succession.
Lt James Bassford USNR and Pvt Norman C Bassford Med Corps are sons of William F Bassford of Dunoe. Lt Bassford is stationed at the Navy Department Wachagio. His brother Pvt Bassford is also stationed in Washington at Walter Reed Hospital.
The Agriculture Department warned June 10 that crop prospects were the poorest in three years, with total food production likely near last year’s level and well short of the five percent growth goal. Wheat and other grain crops showed substantial declines due to drought, theft, and wet weather. Wheat at 730,524,000 bushels and other crops fared similarly, while livestock output would hinge on last year’s feed. Officials urged intensified farm efforts and conservation as Victory Gardens expand.
Washington June 10 An ongoing coal strike threat rises as United Mine Workers chief Lewis denounces government penalties on miners. He decries losses totaling millions and accuses the action of economic sanctions against free citizens while warning of court challenges to Wagner Act protections. Secretary Ickes and the War Labor Board face scrutiny over fines tied to expired contracts and potential future walkouts amid idle miners in West Virginia and Kansas.
Word comes that Pvt Edward Rippeon has arrived in North Africa after entering service on July 25 1943 His brother Pfc Orman Rippeon is stationed at Camp Van Dorn Mississippi The Rippeon brothers are sons of Mr and Mrs Jesse J Rippeon of Hyattstown Maryland.
In Pittsburgh union leader William Hargest condemns Ickes decision as “pretty rotten” amid mining contract delays. Miners face fines under contract rules directed to charity. War Labor Board jurisdiction disputed. tentative pay proposal outlines $190 daily portal-to-portal pay and $150 daily for travel time. In Spain, June 10, three Allied four engine planes crashed near Tarifa and Algeciras, killing 8 and injuring 14 with multiple further incidents including a United States transport crash nearby.
Charles Chaplin agreed to pay 2500 dollars cash and 100 dollars weekly for Joan Berry's support while a paternity suit proceeds, denying paternity. A six page stipulation sets payments and blood tests for the child, with additional sums and attorney fees noted. Hearing on the suit may be postponed until after birth.
Los Angeles authorities confront rising violence as District Attorney Howser warns of near anarchy amid riots between servicemen and zoot-suiters. police and sheriff reserves patrol the area after several nights of clashes. a war worker was knifed after being attacked by youths in zoot suits. class 1 railroads employ over 1,184,000 workers.
Washington June 10 the Senate approved 160000000 for the Farm Security Administration with plans to act tomorrow on the 820000009 agricultural appropriations bill After a 5425 vote against Byrd proposal to move FSA functions to Farm Credit Administration the chamber backed 6612 for 29607573 for supervision and servicing of loans and grants and 97500000 for rural rehabilitation loaning authority It also approved by voice vote a 30000000 borrowing authority for tenant farm purchases
Buenos Aires reports the Ramirez administration cancelled facilities that allowed Axis embassies and nationals to transmit 100 word daily code messages. The move aligns with Rio de Janeiro ministerial resolutions against Axis espionage amid a shift away from Castillo era isolationism. Germany and Italy recognized the new government. Paraguay discussed US recognition with Hull, signaling inter-American solidarity.
Bernard M. Baruch, chairman of the War Industries Board in the last war, denounced the infernal bickering that he said has hurt the war effort and confused the public. He urged James F. Byrnes to stop it and noted his own role as an unpaid assistant to Byrnes, head of the Office of War Mobilization.
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