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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1944
Page
4
Budget Director Harold D. Smith declares the United States will spend 8.9 billion dollars for war in the new fiscal year beginning July 2 and notes a record tax rake. He revises net receipts upward to 45.66 billion, with direct personal taxes at 31.6 billion. Total receipts reach 47.25 billion, ongoing coverage continues.
A Berlin DNB dispatch confirms Marshal Erwin Rommel was injured in an Allied air attack in France on July 17. He reportedly escaped with a brain concussion and his condition is described as satisfactory. The broadcast adds he was wounded while driving his car and states his life is not endangered.
SEW YORK Aug 2 The Tokyo radio reports Admiral Koshiro Oikawa named chief of the naval general staff replacing Admiral Shigetaro Shimada who held the post since February and remained until resigning July 17. Admiral Nomura named commander in chief Yokosuka naval station, succeeding Shimada, as Yonai becomes navy minister in Koiso cabinet.
Frank M. Brown of the Veterans Employment Service says discharged World War II veterans mainly seek high wage jobs that use their acquired skills and clear information on mustering out pay and disability allowances. He notes he conducts over 15 interviews weekly and helps veterans understand rights under the GI Bill of Rights amid reports of confusion over prevailing wage scales.
A Cumberland pilot and his 10 year old daughter were injured when their monoplane crashed during takeoff from a field near Old Town. John Wilson, 8 or 9, escaped with bruises. Ewald Rueh, custodian of the Improved Order of Red Men, suffered back and chest injuries and cuts. Betty Ruehl, the daughter, fractured her left arm. Hospital officials described Ruehl’s condition as fair.
Jenny M. Thomas widow of Michael Thomas died at her daughter Mrs George Tessop home in Williamsport yesterday She was daughter of Samuel and Barbara Burger of Middleburg Pa She survived by children Mrs George Jessop Williamsport William E Thomas Hagerstown and Frank Thomas Greencastle and brother Charles Burger Middleburg Pa The body may be viewed at Mrs Jessops home then leaves Friday for Leaf Funeral Home for 2 p m services Interment Riverview Cemetery Rev H C Koitler officiating
A Tokyo radio report quoted by Reuters says American troops have landed on Rota island between Tinian and Guam. U S Pacific Fleet HQ reports the nine day conquest of Tinian and rapid advance on Guam as Marines and soldiers press the invasion, with Nimitz dispatching three communiqués.
Detroit August report announces the retirement of William A. Fisher Lawrence P. Fisher Howard F. Fisher and Alfred J. Fisher from active General Motors duties. Alfred P Sloan Jr states Lawrence P and Edward F Fisher will stay on GM board while Edward F and Alfred J Fisher remain with Fisher Body division until war needs end. The notice gives no further explanation and notes continued board and division service as required.
The Eighth Army has regained ground near Florence as German counterattacks falter. British and New Zealand forces solidify positions at La Romola six miles southwest of Florence while an Indian division holds Castiglione, twenty miles from the city.
Gas rationing tightens with emphasis on car sharing pools to cut city traffic. Plant workers with established transportation committees face less impact than those at plants lacking such structures. Officials say auto parts shortages drive the policy, not gasoline scarcity, and applicants must prove inability to form pooling agreements with full rider quotas.
The statement notes that among those engaged in administrative or professional work within the State Department, more than one third are women.
A birthstone ring labeled ideal gift is promoted at Saum's located at 21 Jonathan Street.
Maj. Sen. Philip Hayes commands Third Service Command from Baltimore urging Americans to reject the psychology of belief that the war is over. He cites demobilization aims, rapid civilian return of land and lines, and strong hospital care for wounded. Public apathy blamed on war expense costs.
A city-wide transit tie-up halted trolley cars buses and subways leaving workers stranded and forcing a taxicab driver to hire a cab to reach his company garage and reclaim his own vehicle for the commute to work.
A local ad announces SAUM'S at 21 Jonathan St Ady offering top watch bracelets. The brief notice promotes quality and urges shoppers to visit the store for selection and best prices.
Churchill told Parliament that Allied strength is increasing in the air at sea and undersea while German U boats are badly beaten. He noted Allied losses are far lower than enemy totals and called successes in the Pacific expanding. He predicted a shorter gap between defeating Hitler and Japan.
Sharpsburg plans a new fire hall and fund drive after a meeting led by William Ecton. Acting Chief Earl Moore cites need for better protection in Sharpsburg Dargan and Sandy Hook. Officers named include Hal Davis president and E Koontz secretary with a standing committee chaired by J W Eavey.
Ira T. Angle Jr. of Funkstown earns corporal with the ASC in North Africa after sheet metal work at Fairchild. He has served in nine countries, earned the Good Conduct Medal, and trained at Fort Meade, St. Petersburg, Albuquerque, and Oklahoma City. Also noted are addresses for servicemen James Benedict, Carroll Eichelberger, and Robert Thomas as they await letters or updates on their postings.
Baltimore Sun war correspondent Lee Mc Cardell and two Army corporals from the Second Armored Division led a surrender flow near Grimesnil. They freed 36 German prisoners, with locals guiding to more. The trio concluded with 35 captives and several wounded.
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