24 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1942
Page
1
The Office of Price Administration set a July 1 price ceiling on consumer services such as shoeshines auto repairs piano tuning funerals and more. The ceiling equals the highest price charged in March 1942 and applies to about 1,000,000 establishments nationwide with exemptions for professional services.
Cairo dispatch details how Rommel holds Bir Hacheim longer while Axis armor survives three weeks of clashes. The piece notes minefield maneuvers, boxed defenses, and renewed Axis focus on Bir Hacheim aided by reinforcements and aerial bombardment.
A public probe by the Tydings Committee into draft deferments of government workers finds widespread evasion. More than 6 000 deferments cited. cliques in agencies allegedly ensure staff can stay in Washington. Findings detail deferments issued outside Washington and a pattern of backing selectees, with many young 21 to 24 year olds receiving pay increases while deemed indispensable.
Evelynne Dormeyer, 18, reportedly wore a diamond ring from Herbert Weinstein to dinner in Chicago then wed Karl Dormeyer the same night. Weinstein testified the next day she was arrested in Cleveland, Tennessee on a larceny warrant and returned the ring. The case, before Judge John J. Griffin, was continued.
Detroit June 24 The Fisher Body Division of General Motors reports five months ahead of schedule on new anti aircraft public safety devices approved by the War Department. The mobile item, with a range over 30 000 feet, uses remote control and hazardous shells. Production will use progressive assembly across several plants.
The resolutions committee of the CIO American Federation of Hosiery Workers accused John L. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers of hampering the nation's victory effort. They labeled him a danger to national security and to workers worldwide and charged him with disrupting labor unity.
New York City set the basic real estate tax at $2.79 per $100 for the 1942 43 fiscal year, the lowest since 1937. The one point cut from last year is labeled temporary by the City Council finance committee, which warned that rates or other taxes will likely rise next year.
Price Administrator Leon Henderson announced immediate removal of price ceilings on government purchases for delivery of any commodity deemed to be in an emergency need. The action broadens the government's ability to acquire essential goods without price limits.
The Homer Selective Service board sent a small contingent to Binghamton yesterday to take their final physical examinations. Volunteers include Robert Edgar Hall David Grunert Huttles ton Russell Mortimer Miller and Harold Vern Bell. Others are Carl Nathan Saunders Lloyd Edward Wood worth Donald Robert Jones Ivan Muriel Miller and John Contento.
Kansas City reports John W. Quirk 52 year old first cousin of Australian Prime Minister John Curtin trades police sergeant badge for Army major insignia He reports to Fort Leavenworth for active field artillery duty He became an Army reserve major in 1932 after serving as a World War I sergeant and later as a captain He is Ireland born son of Nellie Curtin Quirk sister of John Dennis Curtin father of the Australian premier.
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