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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1943
Page
8
June 18 report from Rome says large British forces concentrating along Turkey's southern frontier after earlier claims of landing craft moving toward Pan telleria. The broadcast, picked up by Reuters, mirrors Italy's reading of the Syrian Turkish border closure with no confirmation from Allied quarters.
Baltimore’s Tawes Rationing Board expands from three to five members after State Price Administrator Leo H. McCormick reorganizes the panel. The move follows admission by board members that they erred in clearing State Comptroller J. Millard Tawes of pleasure driving charges and in the later misused ration ruling. The current board remains Joan Holland as chair with Honis A. Tull and Edward M. Milbourne, plus two new appointees.
John A. Dice, a merchant, will operate Piney Mountain Inn east of Caledonia Park after purchasing it. The Grenoble Hotel Company of Harrisburg backs the plan. The hotel association, running Hotel Washington and Anthony Wayne Hotel, has placed Miss Helen Carter of Winston-Salem in charge as manager.
Refugees arriving in Turkey from Castellrosso in the Dodecanese report that Romanians are planning to evacuate the island. Allied reconnaissance planes found no bombs, and refugees describe near famine conditions across the Dodecanese. Castellrosso lies near the eastern edge of the archipelago close to Turkey.
Heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms cooled the county after extreme heat, with official reports noting 0.58 inches in one area and 0.36 inches at Unionville. Power outages occurred in several towns as lightning struck. Harvesting barley suffered under the heat, with yields described as spotty. some farmers report good crops while others plow under barley for soybeans. Unfavorable late winter and early spring weather is blamed for barley damage.
Baltimore reports that about 150 motorists will be prosecuted for driving beyond the rationed mileage. Officials cited black market fuel and inspected odometers, noting cases of 3600 and 5900 excess miles. OPA enforcement attorney Cornelius P. Mandy leads the prosecutions, with aims to uncover coupon sources and illicit fuel purchases. London faces German aerial attack in the metropolitan area as air alert ends.
Rubber Director William M. detfers says car owners can bank forward to three times as many fires in 1943 as in 1942. More than half will come from stock, the rest will be manufactured from synthetic materials.
The Frederick Flyer recounts a North Africa Marauder mission where the crew, led by scout Menneth G. Ross, flew 60 miles on one engine and fought two Messerschmitt 109s. Despite damage to an engine and wings, the gunners claimed one enemy plane and escort fighters claimed another. Tail gunner James R. Williams and turret gunner John K. Moberly recounted firing on the German plane. Moberly, a Frederick native, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Meth. FL Moberly, enlisted December 25 1941 and stationed at several bases before transfer to North Africa.
Report from New York notes an imminent additional food cut discussed by Drgiharts and Chester Davis. Officials pledge larger food supplies for health and strength, with subsidies for farmers to boost production. A Dauymens League audience heard arguments for faster disbursement of farm aid and measures to curb food shortages amid military and labor concerns.
The Alumni Association of St Johns High School elected Betty McCaffrey president at the annual dinner and reunion in the school auditorium on Thursday. Meg Caffrey became vice president, Elizabeth Sherard treasurer, and Corinne Wastler named secretary. Members heard remarks from Rev. Arthur C Slade. The program featured performances by Mae Elena, The Meadow Lane, and Blue Danube. Attendees included J Emory Baer, Jo Ford Kenney, and many 1943 graduates and Taupe tape attendees.
George W. Hough a 75 year old Purcellville trucker and churchman leaped from the Route 25 concrete bridge over the Potomac at Point of Rocks about 3 40 PM Thursday. His body was recovered downstream and the medical examiner ruled death by his own action. He had been in ill health for years and was active as a steward at Bethany Methodist Church.
Governor O Connor used a budget amendment to free 6000 dollars for food at Maryland tuberculosis sanatoria. Budget Director Kirkman noted higher food costs and the sum will cover prior year indebtedness. A further transfer of 12200 dollars aided Spring Grove State Hospital for forage fuel and repair parts costs.
Washington June 1 War Manpower Commission officials said today that some non essential activities might have to be converted or closed down in areas of critical labor shortage to meet manpower requirements of war industry. Natural curtailment will free most of 2,500,000 workers in the next year. Deliberate curtailment would be limited to areas of critical shortage and no definite action is yet in prospect.
Washington reports Nicholas Schenck chairman of the metal pictures march and Basil O’Connor presented a check for 1 000 000 to President Roosevelt to aid fight infantile paralysis. About 2 060 000 was raised nationwide with half earmarked for the National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis. Schenck and O’Connor were Roosevelt’s luncheon guests.
Washington June 17 The vast naval appropriation bill largest in history to fund an expanding fleet ready for final action in Congress conference adds 173 539 1000 for pay training and maintenance of personnel earmarks 9 118 000 000 for surface vessels 4 583 000 000 for 29 142 airplanes and authorizes replacements for ships lost in action Senate amendments and direct appropriations were adjusted by the conference with Overton urging action and a path to the President tomorrow.
The Girls High School Alumnae Association holds its annual banquet Monday June 21 at 6 30 pm in Calvary Methodist Parish Hall. Edward Storm local attorney will be guest speaker and the classes of 1893 and 1918 are honored. Reservations by June 19. Charles Remsberg and Miss M N Robinson former principals will be special guests. Mrs Raymond J Ford is president.
Washington reports Morgenthau abandons hopes for 16 billion in extra taxes next year and targets 12.09 billion instead. He notes Congress will not pass a higher sum within fiscal year limits and outlines a plan to raise revenues mainly through war bonds while maintaining no new 1943 income taxes. He says the Treasury will push a 25 percent earnings shift into war bonds in the second half of the year, varying by worker category.
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