15 Apr 1944
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1944
Page
1
Admiral King told the FBI academy graduates that victory in the Pacific requires the dissolution of Japan's empire. He warned that Japan aims to retain inner territory while using outer islands as a costly front to deter American advance. He stressed repeated heavy blows to crush Japan as a military power.
Since April first the police have taken in 10 girls suspected of venereal disease at the request of the Washington County Health Department which learned from Army camps that soldiers here were infected. Four are held now including a 15 year old who had a notebook with soldiers names addresses and three letters of marriage proposals from servicemen.
Lt Hugh B D Chapman of Sharpsburg Maryland flies with a Thunderbolt fighter group in England. He escorts heavy bombers over Germany and occupied Europe aboard a plane named Clara Ann after his sister. Chapman's brothers serve in the Army, and he trained in Arkansas Kansas and Texas before earning his commission in 1943.
The Jersey breed history and current importance were presented to the 4-H Dairy Calf Club at the county agent's Summit Avenue office. Lorraine Baker of Fairplay and Hedwig Heinemann of Clearspring traced the breed's past and noted its wide distribution, then leaders George Stiles and Charles Grab led a discussion on calf care. Two American Jersey Cattle Club produced films were shown by Vernon Holter.
Tilghmanton April 12 tribute honors Rev W L Remsburg as a living monument in Washington D C. The piece extols his influence on faith, culture, and community, likening his life to a structure built of five stones with the supreme stone of his devotion to Christ.
Matthews, editor of the Somerset News, was freed on a criminal libel charge after State's Attorney Harry T. Dashiell ordered a nol pros. Tawes testified about ration use in the Georgia trip, and Matthews, a Maryland Senate primary candidate, called the action a vindication of a free press.
Hereford breeders in Washington County show strong interest in a sale by the Hereford Breeders Association in Frederick on Tuesday April 18 County Agent Mark Miller said last night. The annual event aims to supply a market for breeders rather than dispose of fat stock and reflects wide local interest in Hereford cattle.
Boston April 15 Red Barrett, the right hander with a 12 18 record last year, joined the Boston Braves after saying he had worked at a California war plant and was in good condition and form.
W. Qtterbein Thum longtime Hagerstown resident was rushed by Goodwill ambulance to Washington County Hospital late last night. He is 23 years old as of October 2.
Military letters and notices from Washington County families detail service members in the Navy Army Air Forces and Marines stationed in Italy England India and at bases in the United States. Names ranks units and new addresses along with a Good Conduct Medal awarded to Carp Alice G Fox in Texas highlight ongoing wartime deployment and correspondence.
Max Marshall of 100 block West Antietam Street was arrested on larceny after a break in at the American restaurant. Detective Wayne Sellman recovered a wrist watch from a pawn shop. Marshall faces a city court hearing this morning.
Cpl Paul P Price who recently arrived in England opened a pack of cigarettes to find they were donated by Carroll Lohr of Lohr's Produce in Hagerstown. The Hagerstown resident, formerly at Wagon Wheel Market, wrote a grateful thank you note praising home support for troops.
A Glen dale California fire at Grand Central Airport caused about five hundred thousand dollars in damage. Three hangars and the Curtiss-Wright Technical Institute paint department building were destroyed or heavily damaged. Five workmen were injured as seven airplanes were burned or damaged. Fire started from an explosion in the paint department. Frank Howe, former Curtiss-Wright executive, estimated the losses.
Edward R Gisburne district manager of the Office of Defense Transportation warns truck and other commercial motor vehicles owners to treat their vehicles as if they were the last they could secure for the war. He urges periodic checks and a preventive maintenance program to keep the motor transport system running and to offset scarce replacements and tires.
Broadcasts for Uncle Sam’s fighters expand with V-Disc records, now nearly two million issued since October. Archbishop of York to speak on CBS Church of the Air. weekend music lineup includes Roy Harris premiere with Boston Symphony. NBC-7 schedule features many programs and performances across stations.
The dispatch argues a final break with Turkey is near as Allied policy could hit civilian economy by choking Turkish exports. It notes Turkey relies on chrome shipments to Germany and that Britain and the United States supply Turkey with machinery at cost to Allied war effort. It warns that continued Turkish aid to Germany could be halted under new policy, curbing neutral nations’ access to Allied resources.
The American Fruit Growers have completed negotiations to purchase 13 acres of the Kenley estate on Wilson boulevard for a large plant and offices. L. S. Spangler agency handled the transaction. Plans show storage and manufacturing facilities to serve farmers and fruit growers, with 100 to 150 employees anticipated.
Ivan C. Reed reported his automobile stolen yesterday evening from in front of the Beachley Furniture Company on the 100 block of Roessner avenue.
Prices for wheat at mill and barn, butter, onions, fowl, bacon, ham, potatoes, chickens, honey, walnuts, and related farm goods. Includes OP A calling prices and assorted unit measures, reflecting a rural market listing with assorted farm produce and staples.
The film Sailor's Holiday at Henry's Theatre features Arthur Lake Jane Lawrence and Bob Haymes in a lively comedy about three sea wolves on shore leave. Directed by William Berke from a Manny Seff script, the pic centers on a riotous holiday with a glamorous wedding scene and Merchant Marine pride. The Socialist Labor party in the United States was organized in 1892.
President Roosevelt ordered the Navy and Army to take over and operate two war plants Jenkins Bros Inc Bridgeport Conn and Ken Rad Tube Lamp Corp Owensboro Ky to prevent work stoppage after both refused to implement wage increases ordered by the War Labor Board.
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