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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
8
American military experts conclude Tokyo exaggerated Coral Sea victory and may launch a large follow up assault to save face. They cite Japanese losses including ships and aircraft, while Allied reports show the battle ended in defeat with Japanese forces fleeing.
Announcement says Camp Peniel Eastern and Middle Districts Maryland Church of the Brethren rents Camp Po-Wa-Ma for four weeks from July 19 to August 15 near Harpers Ferry West Virginia on the Maryland side of the Potomac. Rev Ralph E Shober chairs the Camp Po-Wa-Ma board State Senator John B Funk Brunswick is also involved. Camp Peniel in the Catoctin Area near Thurmont has been leased by the War Department for the war duration.
Mrs R Paul Smith was elected president of the Treble Clef Club at the annual luncheon and business meeting at the Women’s Club. Retiring president is Mrs Edward Oswald Jr. Mexico is the world's greatest Oliver produces.
The annual Mothers and Daughters social was held at the Church of the Brethren with speaker Birs. Randall Spoerlein of near New Windsor delivering A Challenge to Women. The program featured vocal trios, readings, and group singing, followed by a social hour and refreshments while numerous attendees joined in the event.
Washington reports Petrolum Coordinator Ickes said expansion of gasoline rationing would depend on rubber saving needs and there is no current need to broaden restricted areas. He cited a 1500 mile Texas to New York pipeline as a key solution and said steel for the line would be requested from the War Production Board.
British defenders retreat toward the Indian border with Burma after a May 10 fight at Shwegyin. The Chindwin force, aided by RAF strikes, reports no contact with Japanese since May 10 as barges used by Japan were bombed. Also: U.S. merchant vessel torpedoed in the Gulf of Mexico.
Weightman is released on a 3500 dollar cash bond while investigators pursue actions to hold the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George County liable for Blake's bond. The State's Attorney notes further steps may seek to recover bond funds and return Blake to Frederick County to face four indictments. A public real estate sale backed the bond with $100 proceeds, and Brown's Wilmington area property liens were discussed.
The Justice Department said a federal grand jury in Trenton New Jersey indicted eight corporations and 20 officials on a world wide conspiracy to monopolize the dyestuff business. Lead defendant is E I Du Pont de Nemours Company with co conspirators from Germany France Great Britain Switzerland Japan and other affiliates. Thurman Arnold said the cartel raised prices for Americans and hindered chemical industry vital to the war effort.
Mr Schnauffer asserts a $3,500 deed of trust lien was not mentioned during talks with an official in the Prince Georges County Clerk of the Circuit Court office. He pledges to use all means to uncover the full truth and clear the case.
Beginning tomorrow all motorists must have ration cards to buy gasoline except in few cases. At Elm street only 15 X cards were issued and 21 at North Market street.
Local residents report pressure to obtain B-3 and X gasoline cards for defense travel. Registrars warn against questionable issue and recall any B-3 or X cards issued. Frederick Ration Board schedules open hearings Tuesday and Wednesday 6 to 9 pm with volunteer help for emergency cases.
Sir Stafford Cripps announced in the House of Commons that a war debate will be held on the first and second days of the next series of sittings. Also noted is a Florida guava discovery by the State Experiment Station showing high vitamin C and pro vitamin A in seedling fruit.
Frederick merchants compare current prices to March peaks to conform with a new control law. Stores report prior adjustments to help weekend shoppers avoid wait until next week. Merchants say law protects consumers and may benefit merchants by curbing prewar speculation. Prices show little gap between March retail and wholesale levels, aiding wartime price stability.
Frances M. Robbie Robinson wed Col James Byron Newman Jr in Martinsburg West Virginia on December 27. She became known as General Hugh Johnsons right hand during the NRA era and later served as his secretary helping with a syndicated column. Johnson died on April 15.
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