Fearful Tire Shortage Jeopardizes Bus and Truck Service
Blue Ridge Bus Company officials warn that a severe tire shortage risks curtailing full service. With only seven reserves left per fleet and delays in approving purchases, operators fear blowouts during peach haul season and inability to operate. Ration and state OPA offices say no relief is in sight and send all tire requests to Baltimore for approval.
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OPA
Blue Ridge Bus Company
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Tallimore
Constable Plans Crackdown on Dogs Running Deer
Constable Charles S. Starliper reports receiving six or more complaints of dogs running deer in the Learepring and Indian Springs districts. He says he will enforce the dog law to the letter and will immediately check for unlicensed dogs. Constables are empowered to seize tags and act promptly from his home in Clearsaring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S
Starliper
Learepring
Indian Springs
Starliner
Clearsaring
U S To Pay Bill Of Vets In Universities
Washington August. Officials from the Veterans Administration consider who pays the cost of education for veterans entering state universities. They indicate the government should cover only the customary tuition, usually about one third of total instruction costs. The VA is preparing a policy but will not confirm details, stressing the program aims to aid veterans rather than subsidize colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Unelea
Veteerans Administration
Veterans Administration
Oil Refinery Near Krakow Hit by US Bombers
U S Seventh Air Force heavy bombers attacked a German synthetic oil refinery at Tresbinia about 20 miles west of Krakow. Crews reported excellent visibility with fires and explosions in the target area. Smoke rose three miles high. Escorting Mustang fighters from Britain destroyed three German interceptors and the bombers destroyed a fourth.
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Moscow
U. S. Sth Air Force
Tresbinia
Krakow
Sth
Britain
Fugitives Recaptured Near Accident in Maryland
Maryland state police report the recapture of two Pennsylvania convicts Floyd Boyin and Kenneth Aldrich near Accident Maryland. The pair escaped Rockview Penitentiary on July 13 and were seized by Uniontown Pennsylvania officers after being surprised, one armed with a pistol and one with a knife.
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Cumberland
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Uniontown
Harold C. Carl
Floyd Bond Yin
Kenneth Aldrich
Rockview
Bellefonte
Carl
Hoover Undecided On Politics In Salt Lake City
Former President Hoover tells reporters in Salt Lake City that he has not considered politics since the national convention in Chicago. He declined to discuss potential future involvement or candidacy.
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Salt Lake City
Aug
Hoover
Chicago
Deaths and thanks in Maryland and Lancaster notices
Mrs Berthanble Klingaman widow of William K Klingaman died suddenly of a heart attack at her Baltimore home after residing in the city earlier. Surviving include one son, a brother and two sisters. Funeral to be held today in Lancaster. Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends, neighbors, and for floral tributes, cars, and assistance in the death of Charles E French. wife Mrs Neilie French and mother Mrs Maud Kendall also thanked.
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Berthanble Klingaman
William K.klingaman
Baltimore
Klingamans
Klingaman
Western
Maryland
William L
Lancaster
Ida Lushbaugh
Charles E. French
Neilie French
Maud Kendall
Sensational disclosures loom in grand jury probe of strike
Philadelphia faces FBI inquiry and a federal grand jury over a six day strike sparked by protests against upgrading eight Negro drivers under a Fair Employment Practice directive. Officials warn the probe may last a week or more as Transportation Company leaders CIO union officers and War Manpower officials are summoned amid alleged company collusion.
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Philadelphia
Sfi
FBI
Federal
Grand Jury
Tansportation Company
CIO Transport Workers Union
War Agency
Henry A. Schweinhaut
Attor- General Piddle
Roosevelt
Federalsian
L. McNamee
McNamee
PTC
Protest Over Doghouse Shelter In New York
About 150 women crowded Bronx magistrate court to complain that a marble floored former public bath turned P.C.A. shelter last July 19 has ruined sleep due to dogs barking. They say sound proofing was omitted and seek relief from authorities.
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New York
Bronx
Truck Overturns Injuring Driver Near Boonsboro
A Cumberland Motor Express truck overturned on South Mountain near Boonsboro late last night. The operator Ralph Shepperd of Funkstown escaped injury after reporting his truck lights failed and he could not see. Damage included mailboxes and guardrails over about a half city block. cargo was undamaged.
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Cumberland Motor
South Mountain
Boonsboro
Ralph Shepperd
Funkstown
Fred Crowl
Growl
Complete Conquest Of Guam Is Near
U S Marines and soldiers on Guam have pushed Japanese into the island’s northern one tenth, signaling near completion of the reconquest of the former naval base. Apparent neutralization of Yap in the Carolines and a disrupted supply line between Aitape and Wewak in New Guinea are reported, with Tokyo-origin claims of American air presence over the Philippines.
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Pacific Fleet Headquarters
Pearl Harbor
Aug
Guam
U. S. Naval
Yap Island
Carolines
Aitape
Wewak
British New Guinea
Philippines
U. S
Union Maintenace Ordered For AP Men
New York August. The War Labor Board directs AP and American Newspaper Guild to maintain union membership for New York office news employees. The ruling, approved by Deibler and Eubanks with Adler dissenting, requires members to stay in good standing in the union for the contract duration. The AP team will appeal, mirroring a similar order against United Press associations.
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New York
News
Associated Press
Newspaper Commission of the War Labor Board
American Newspaper Guild
Deibler
Bibey Lie
Sam Eubanks
Philip D. Adler
Industry m
United Press Associations
New York OP News
Spickler Named Deputy To Sheriff In County Shakeup
Sheriff John B layett announced the resignation of Deputy Leister R. Isanogle and the appointment of Constable Bruce Spickler to succeed him. Spickler has tendered his resignation to the County Commissioners and it is expected to be accepted. Isanogle served under Sheriffs Malott and Baker as well as Sheriff Huyett.
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John B.layett
Leister R. Isanogle
Bruce Spickler
Spickler
Board of County Commissioners
Isanogle
Max Malott
Joseph D. Baker
Huyett
Local Man Back From Guadalcanal
Allen R. Powell, 19, of this city, son of Mr and Mrs William D Powell, telephoned Monday that he landed at San Diego and will be home this week for a thirty day leave. Powell, an AOM2 with the Naval Air Corps, has seen action at Guadalcanal and against the Japs. He has served in the Navy since he was 17, and his parents report he is feeling fine.
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Allen R. Powell
William D. Powell
North Mulberry Street
San Diego
Cal
Allen
Naval Air Corps
Navy
War's end cuts 2 million federal workers predicted
Washington August 8 WWII era forecast by Ramspeck Democrat Georgia predicts 2 060 000 civilians to be dropped from the federal payroll within a year after the war ends The Civil Service Commission announced the order of civilian discharges with postwar reductions expected to bring total federal employees to about 900 000 The Washington contingent about 276 057 workers would be halved and veterans receive severance pay and unemployment benefits under laid off rules The commission urged workers to remain on the job as reductions approach and warned they will receive notice of cuts
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Washington
Ramspeck
D-Ga
House Civil Service Committee
Civil Service Commission
Commission
Metal Trades To Meet Here In Waynesboro Pa
Valley Branch of the National Metal Trades Association of Waynesboro Pa will hold its annual dinner meeting at Hotel Alexander tomorrow at 6 20 p m with about 150 executives from member companies expected. The group includes 28 Valley Branch firms from Waynesboro Chambersburg Shippensburg Quincy Frederick and Hagerstown and local members such as M P Moller airchild Panghorn and Victor Products. After dinner officials from Chicago and New York offices will speak on industrial relations war labor board decisions and job and salary rating. Pangborn Corp president Thomas W Pangborn will be toastmaster with officers Stouffer Frantz Knupp and Frantz listed. The Rhythm Trio will provide music and arrangements are handled by the Educational and Entertainment Committees.
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Valley
National Metal Trades Association
Waynesboro
Hotel Alexander
Chicago
Valley Branch
Chambersburg
Shippensburg
Quincy
Frederick
Hagerstown
Indust
M. P. Moller
New York Central Iron Works Airchild Aircraft Division
Panghorn Corporation
Victor Products Corporation
Association
New York
Homer D. Sayre
Industrial Relations Today
George J. Earl
National War Labor Board
C. £. Uhler
War Labor Board
Thomas W. Pangborn
Pangborn Corporation
Lloyd L. Stouffer
Wt. W. Frantz
Waynesboro Tool Company
Mark Frantz
Landis Tool Company
J. Arthur Knupp
Waynesboro Manufacturers Association
Rhythm
Anniversary of Black Day Continues From Page One
The piece reflects on a turning point in World War II with a discussion of a hypothetical new Black Day for Germany. It lists events such as Russian advances on Lwow and Brittany, and mentions a possible July 20 Hitler assassination claim, noting variability in dates and opinions. It ends with local advertisements for fountain pens and watches.
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Germany
Lwow
Bajlystok
Stanisianwow
Dangavpils
Rezeknne
Sainnai
Brittany
Berlin
Hitler
Absentee Ballot Interest Surges For Servicemen
Governor O Conor reports 750 absentee ballot applications from servicemen in one day, bringing total on hand to 14 250 as Maryland prepares for November voting. He notes the new law on service personnel voting will be used for the first time and boards will meet regularly to certify applications and ballots ahead of the election.
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Annapolis
O'Conor
O’conor
Maryland
General Assembly
Maritime Recruiter To Be Here This Week
The U S Maritime Service Recruiting Officer Chief A P Watts will visit Hagerstown this Thursday and Friday to recruit men ages 16 to 28 50 for training to sail in the U S Merchant Marine. Eligible ages 18 to 26 with Selective Service classification and required physical standards may enroll. Watts will answer questions at the U S Employment Service Office and explain enrollment. The service trains crews for Deck Engine Radio Purser Hospital Corps and Steward roles as merchant vessel construction surges. A birthstone ring ad accompanies this notice.
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U. S. Maritime Service
A. P. Watts
Hagerstown
U. S. Merchant Marine
U. S. Employment Service Office
Watts
War Shipping Administration
News of Our Men and Women in Uniform Fort Logan and Ellington Field
Pfc Archie D Toms of Cavetown Md was honorably discharged at Fort Logan Convalescent Center near Denver after training at Ellington Field Texas He plans to return to work as a sheetmetal worker at Fairchild Aircraft Corp Pvt David Hi Lawrence of Fort Bliss Texas is now stationed there with an antiaircraft unit He would like mail from friends at 721 Potomac Ave MIAMI BEACH Fla T/Set David L Mills Big Pool Md returned from service outside the continental U S and is processing through AAT Redistribution No 2 in Miami Beach His next assignment will be decided Sgt Mills 22 earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and three oak leaf clusters after eight England missions as a B 17 radio operator and gunner He was hospitalized after returning to the U S on April 22 1944 Lt Arthur I Cooper of Hagerstown Md graduated from Class 44 G at Ellington Field earning Silver Wings and a commission He attended Johns Hopkins University and previously served as a civilian at the school Two local airmen S/Sgt James W Hardy and S/Sgt Wilfred B Stallings both of Hagerstown Md received Good Conduct medals for exemplary service at an Eighth Fighter Command station in England.
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Fort Logan
Colo
Archie D. Toms
Cavetown
United States Army Air Forces
Denver
Ellington Field
Texas
Air Forces
Toms
Fairchild Aircraft Corporation
Miami Beach
Fla
David L. Mills
Big Pool
United States
Miam Beach
Sgt. Mills
Lewis E. Mills
England
Army
Mills
Hagerstown
AAF
AAF Central Training Command
Arthur I Cooper
McKee Avenue
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
S/Set
James W. Hardy
East Franklin Street
T/Set
Wilfred B. Stallings
Spruce Street
Sgt
Hardy
City Pool Opens Free Admission For Armed Forces
After a city council conference May or Richard H. Sweeney announced that all men and women in the armed forces will be admitted free to the Municipal Swimming pool for the season. The mayor said the move was overdue and the pool has drawn large crowds amid a hot spell.
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Richard H. Sweeney
Local Soldier Wounded in France July 25
T/4 Stone, 30, son of Mrs. A Stone of Hagerstown Route 5, was seriously wounded in action in France July 25, the War Department notified his mother by telegram yesterday. He has served nearly six years in the Army and had recently arrived in France after a long stint in Iceland. Stone attended Clearspring schools.
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W. Stone
A. Stone
Hagerstown
Route 5
France
War Department
T/4 Stone
England
Iceland
Stone
Clearspring
AFL Groups To Aid Goodwill Ambulance
The Hagerstown Central Union of the AFL urged all affiliated bodies to donate to the Goodwill Ambulance to prevent the free service from being abandoned in Hagerstown and vicinity. President Robert B. Snyder Sr noted 14 affiliated groups and a proposed contribution from the Iron Workers local. Several units had already contributed.
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Hagerstown
Shanghai Bombed by American Bomber, Doomed Agency Says
An American B-24 bomber conducted a raid on Shanghai today per the Japanese Do廉met agency in an English wireless transmission. The report notes a single U.S. aircraft involved in the strike activity.
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New York
Shanghai
Domet Agency
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