Nelson backs cargo planes for war effort
Henry J. Kaiser seeks to convert shipyard capacity to build 5000 cargo and troop planes if engines and parts can be spared from the military aircraft program. Donald Nelson, War Production Chief, said engines and components must not disrupt current production, signaling possible action if feasible. Kaiser testified before a Senate panel, noting WPB support and awaiting a government go signal.
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Washington
Henry J. Kaiser
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Nelson
Kaiser
WPB
Senate
WPS
Teat
Lee
D-Okla
Joint
Army-Navy Aeronautics Committee
Toj
Army
Navy
Lindbergh testifies in Pelley sedition trial defense subpoena
Charles A. Lindbergh said he never met William Dudley Pelley and has no information to aid either side in the Indianapolis sedition case. He offered to cooperate with federal authorities if called, but preferred to continue his own work.
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Detroit
Charles A. Lindbergh
Ford Rouge
Indianapolis
William Dudley Pelley
Silver Shirts of
Lindbergh
Mr. Peltey
Kaiser and others push for air transport plan in war effort
Testimony before the committee features Kaiser urged as “Czar of Air Transport” by Cromwell and Lee for accelerated flying boat programs. William W. Christmas vouches for a 3,000-man plywood battleplane with 1,200-mile range built in shipyards, claiming lower cost and faster construction despite doubts from naval authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. R. Cromwell
Canada
Kaiser
Air Transport
Lee
Cromwell
Wiliam W. Christmas
New York
Christmas
Former U S Congressman Kennedy Accused in Baltimore
Baltimore Grand Jury presents former U S Congressman and current Congressional candidate Ambrose J. Kennedy on charges of assaulting and interfering with a police officer in the line of duty. Bail set at 500 dollars per count totaling 1900 dollars. Details reference an encounter with Lt Emerson during a raid on James Heaps tavern near Kennedy’s home.
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Baltimore
Aus
U.S
Ambrose J. Kennedy
Kennedy
Alexander Emerson
Addere
Lt. Emerson
James Heaps
Mee
Mr. Kennedy
Gill Presented On Fire Related Storage Charge
Baltimore grand jury presented Royal M Gill a charge of unlawfully storing gasoline and other inflammable liquids in unapproved containers at his Relend Park home after a fire and explosions that injured 14 firefighters. The presentment cites Gill as a socialite, athlete and World War I aviator amid investigations.
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Baltimore
Royal M. Gill
Relend Park
Gill
Baltimore City
Board of Fire Commissioners
I S
Pontiac Labor Dispute Ends After Arbitration Agreement
The Pontiac labor dispute over C10 and AFL organizing efforts prompted a shutdown of two war production units, GM Pontiac division and Baldwin Rubber Co. About to end, the conflict led to an agreement to arbitrate with David A. Wolff appointed as arbitrator. Unions withdrew pickets and deliveries resumed. a broader trucker strike threat faded. Governor Van Gagen announced the deal in Detroit as war plants reopened.
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Pontiac
Mid
AFL
Murray D. van Gagener
Michigan
APL
CIO
War Labor Board
Washington
David A. Wolff
Detroit
Val Wazoner
C. E. Wilson
General Motors Corp
Pontiac Motor Division
Baldwin Rubber Co
Harvest Of Fruit Crops Under Way
The harvest of early peaches in Washington county began about ten days ago. Despite hail damage in Smithsburg and Hancos sections, fruit size color and flavor aid prospects for fair prices. Plentiful rains boosted size. many peaches shipped to larger cities. Elbertas expected to lead shipping soon. Jubilees nearly done. Growers switch to Golden East Sun High Hale Haven and Georgia Belle as harvest continues. Demand fair, prices may rise after Georgia grown fruit arrives.
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Washington County
Smithsburg
Hancoes
Elbertas
Golden East
Hale Haven
Georgia Belle
Georgia
Four Gardeners Die as Lightning Strikes Wilmington Estate
Four men named John Doherty Frank Levre Louis Duris were killed by a lightning bolt while under a stone arch on Alfred J Du Pont estate. The storm damaged roads and bridges and flooded fields in the Wilmington area as dark clouds and heavy rain paused traffic for over an hour.
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Wilmington
Alfred J
Fourteen Enlist For Army Service
The number of Army recruits for the past week was lower than usual with only 14 volunteers. The list includes Oscar K. Long of Salem avenue, Paul A. Smith of Blue Ridge Summit, Pas Guy F. Holmes of East Antietam street, Samuel G. O. Sowers of Lincoln avenue, Lloyd F. Hoover of Smithshurs Route 2, Frank J. Dormio of Frostburg, Robert W. Florence of Warne borough Pa, Harold McByerly of West Franklin street, Irvin C. Pardusis of Funkstown, Carl P. Gordnage of Adamstown, Robert J. Dean of Martinsburg W Va, Tarry Q. Gosnell Jr. of Frederick, Cartw. Mercar of Frederick, and John 4&5 of Frederick.
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Oscar K. Long
Salem Avenue
Paul A. Smith
Blue Ridge Summit
Guy F. Holmes
Antietam Street
Samuel GO. Sowers
Lincoln Avenue
Lloyd F. Hoover
Smithshurs
Frank J. Dormio
Frostburg
Robert W. Florence
Warneboro
Harold Mc Byerly
Franklin Streets
Irvin C. Pardus
Officers Killed In Plane Crash In Newark NL
An army basic training plane crashed last night near Newark, killing a Lieutenant Colonel and a Major. The impact was so severe the Major’s body lay fifteen feet underground and remained unfound for hours. The incident drew swift investigations and a grim response from the base authorities.
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Newark
Anc
Retailers Report Strong War Bond Campaign in July
Hagerstown retailers wrapped up the July Retailers For Victory bond and stamp drive with reported gains. Postmaster Thomas M. Simpson cited a 25 percent rise in stamp sales and a 50 percent increase in bonds versus June, with several stores posting solid totals such as Woolworth and Warner Bros theatres. Independent grocers exceeded their $25 000 goal by reaching 35 000 plus, and organizers plan to extend the campaign into August and beyond.
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Hagerstown
Patterson
Thomas M. Simpson
Simpson
Strevng
McCrory’s
Ben Ton
George Is. Payette, Jr
Warner Bros. Theatres
Hem Theatre
Lear L. Quickle
F. W. Woolworth's
Ording
Royff Mowen
Independent Grocers’ Stamp and Bond Committee
Talk On Window Displays At Hagerstown Retailers Meeting
The Hagerstown Retailers Bureau met yesterday at noon in the Hotel Patterson with many members present. Vernon J. Crouse, chairman of the Display Committee, spoke on window display patterns for the coming month and Navy Week themes. Plans were laid for Boosters Night at the Stadium on August 25 and for Navy Week running August 17 to Sard Plang. New bureau members included M D Sterns Montgomery Wards manager OR Keane Sears Roebuck staffer Danda of the Gas Company and M A Fish Sears Roebuck manager.
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Hagerstown
Bue
Patterson
Vernon J. Crouse
Jin
Hayvin FB. McFaddin
Boosters
M.D. Sterns
Montgomery Wards
OR. Keane
Managrr
Wor Danda
Gas Company
M.A. Fish
Sears Ami Roebuck
Money Stolen From Theaty Glarmonatics Incident
A theft report describes money taken from Theaty Glarmonatics at a residence. Authorities say repayment is alleged but details remain unclear and investigators continue to probe the incident.
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Stu
Four Fatally Hurt As Trains Collide
Four men killed and two injured when two Chesapeake and Ohio freight trains collided between Rockaway and Palmyra in Fluvan na county. The dead were all Charlottesville Virginia men including Engineer W H Ganzett and Firemen W M Collins G E Sensibaush Conductor L M Haggard. The injured were taken to Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville including Engineer R E Davis and Brakeman Jr J Farrar 31 of Charlottesville. Sues for Divorce. Lorraine Gourley Jessel filed for divorce from comedian George Jessel in Los Angeles after their 1940 Detroit marriage adding details of her age and career.
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Rockaway
Aug
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Rockaver
Palmyra
Fluvanna County
Charlottesville
I .A
W. HW. Ganzett
W. MM. Collins
G. EB. Sensibaush
L. M. Haggard
Martha Jefferson Hospital
R. E. Davis
J. Farrar
Sues
Los Angeles
Lorraine Gourley Jessel
George Jessel
Detroit
Jessel
Horoscope: Leo traits and war era prospects for August day
The Leo forecast notes strong personalities and courage with cheerful service spirit and overwork risk. It predicts good luck for air battles and leaders, favorable promotions for wives and mothers, and a year of mixed fortune but potential talent for children born today, plus rising public service impact and inflation controls amid wartime economics.
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Leo
Washington
United States
United Nations
Air Raid Wardens Organized in Hagerstown and County
Civilian Defense reports Hagerstown and Washington County organize air raid wardens under Chief Warder Charles W. Hoffman. Five zone wardens and deputies are named, with hundreds trained and more enrolling as rural communities join. Training lasts ten weeks, with some exemptions for experienced responders.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
Charles W. Hoffman
Clarence Myers
Charles McKee
Harvin Me Faddin
John Dunn
George Scheck
Clever Reynolds
Charles Lyon
Murray Kramer
Vernon Miller
Willis Altenderfer
Hoffman
Office of Civilian Defense
Qmore
Poppy Byer of Pangborns Airmachine
Waynesboro born mechanic Poppy Byer rose from Frick shop work to head design of production tools at Pangborns Airmachine. A wartime tool maker, he improved bottlenecks and aided the war front with efficient tooling. He guides young machinists and is revered as a free hand tool designer. Special taxes on commercial vehicles totaled $546,290,000 in 1941.
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Waynesboro
Frick Machine Shop
Crawford Bicycle Company
Hagerstown
Victor Products Company
Clara Amelia Humrichouse
Edward P. Humrichouse
Byer
Poppy
Pangborn
Panghorn
Paul H. Byer
Potomac Edison
United States
William D Byron post VFW meeting announced
The regular monthly meeting of William D Byron post Veterans of Foreign Wars will be held Monday evening August 3 at 7 30 at the Moose Hall.
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Wiliam D. Byron Post
Moose Hall
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Pelley
Baiser
Congress
Washington Street
LI Plm
Cauffman
East
Dic-A
R. D. McKee
Daniel FL Keating
AFL Teamstars’ Union
Mexico City
Michael Geraghtr
Walpole
Mass
Edmund Matoski
Eric
Edward Conklin
Fall City
Neb
Birdie
Bobby Goelat
Soung
Bobby
New York City
Ralph Serrano
C.P
Howard’s Paint Store
E. Washington St
Cushwa
McClure
Synderte
Hagerstown Bookbinding & Printing Co
Bon Ton
Poppy Byer
Dr. Naylor
Howard’s
Baltimore St
Way-Side Furniture Mart
Miles Weat
Hagrratan
E. Keller
Garver
Hageratown
Stice
John D. Myers & Co
North Fotumac Street
Furniture
Hagersown
Shockey Furniture Co
Summit Ave
Municipal Electric
Penrpeanie
Val Stavfry & Findlay, Inc
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