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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1944

Page

4

Government Seizes 105 Midwest Truck Firms in Strike Action

The government seized 105 midwestern trucking companies and ordered 25,600 striking drivers in eight states back to work to resume military supply movement. President Roosevelt assigned the Office of Defense Transportation to run the industry until the dispute is settled with Army backing. ODT director Elis Longenecker led the government takeover in Minneapolis, while Mel G. Barnes noted operations might not restart before Monday. Drivers walked out after refusing a seven cent an hour wage increase but vowed cooperation with federal authorities.

Minneapolis Roosevelt Office of Defense Transportation ODT Mel G. Barnes Twin Cities Washington Elis T. Longenecker Highway Transportation Barnes Longenécker Paul Halpine Lincoln Neb Midwest Operators Association Thomas E.flynn International Brotherhood of Teamsters AFL Indianapolis Flynn War Labor Board

Deaths in the area Mrs Marguerite Taylor and Harry D Kline

Mrs Marguerite Taylor wife of Christian Taylor dies in Norfolk with Washington county relatives surviving interment planned in Urbana Virginia. Harry D Kline dies at Washington County Hospital a World War I veteran member of Grace United Brethren Church survived by two daughters and several brothers with services at base home and Interment at Antietam National Cemetery Sharpsburg.

Marguerite Taylor Christian Taylor Norfolk John L. Whitmore Martinsburg John Martin Williamsport Denton Shupp Washington County Urbana Vane Harry D. Kline Mechanic Street Washington County Hospital France Grace United Brethren Church Anna Kline Kline Jers Mannie L. Martin Minnie Kline Hagerstown Jess Hagerstow Charles Pittsburgh Earl WW. Peart Harbor Willian

Curtail Private Flying Here In Washington County

Local CPA rules allow private plane owners to buy gasoline but limit issuance by the gas panel while Civil Air Patrol units face a nonbinding request from the Civil Aeronautics Authority to restrict number of private maneuvers. Also published are several memorial notices dated August 12 recalling loved ones and family tributes from Elmer Renner, Jonathan Kline, and Howard G. Leisinger with condolences from spouses and children.

CPA Washington County Ration Board Thomas Bittle Civil Air Patrol Civil Aeronautics Authority of Dept. of Commerce CAA

Legion Making Postwar Plans

In Baltimore on Aug 12 the Maryland American Legion held its 26th annual convention with about 1,100 attendees. Governor O Conor warned against easing up in wartime efforts while praising the GI Bill of Rights and urging industry to provide jobs for Marylanders as plans for postwar employment take shape. He noted 183000 Marylanders were serving in the armed forces and pledged state legislative support to industry to ensure employment for all who wish to work.

Baltimore Maryland Department of the American Legion O’conor O'Conor Congress Maryland

UAW Headquarters Relocated to New Offices

The UAW-CIO has moved its offices from the Colonial Hotel to a newly purchased building at 16% West Franklin Street. Beginning today all union activities and business will be conducted at the new headquarters, officials said.

Uaw-Cio Focal 842 Colonial Hotel West Franklin Street Auto Workers Union Offcials

Peaches Offered Near Sharpsburg Pike by Turner

A short item notes ripe peaches for sale by W. G. Turner located 145 miles south on Sharpsburg Pike near Ady. Bring baskets.

Sharpsburg Pike W. G. Turner Ady

Sporting Goods Demand Surges In Wartime Hagerstown

Hagerstown residents seek recreation amid war drive, flooding local sport shop with inquiries. Shortages of golf clubs fishing gear tennis equipment and bases limit sales while many repair old rods and reels. Archery and badminton grow in popularity as households create home recreation centers and stay close to home during travel restrictions.

Hagerstonians Hagerstown Tooda

Probe Deepens Into Causes Of Philly Transit Strike

A U S federal grand jury probing the Philadelphia transit strike is “getting into the meat” of its causes. Henry A. Schweinhaut says the inquiry will likely run three weeks, broader than first thought. CIO Transport Workers Union has cited enemy activity and company collusion as factors. Judge George A. Welsh ordered the probe to assess if the strike aimed at political effects.

Philadelphia Henry A. Schweinhaut Schweinhaut

Berlin Broadcast Disrupted by Heckler During Overseas News

A Berlin overseas newscast was interrupted by a "ghost heckler" who shouted during pauses praising Allied advances. The voice claimed Russian and American progress, denied a Russian unit being surrounded, and urged unity against Hitler as the announcer wrapped up.

London Heckler Berlin Hitler

Round and Square Dance at Span ish Danceland

Friday and Saturday nights at Span ish Danceland Kemp s Mill Tavern feature the Penn Maryland String Band Your old Friend Ross with advance notices urging attendees to join the weekly dances at the local venue.

Spanish Danceland Kemp's Mill Tavern Penn-Maryland Ross MT. Lena Tavern Four Aces

Pope grants audience to former U S diplomats

Hugh R. Wilson once U S ambassador to Germany and Admiral William H. Standley former U S ambassador to Moscow received an audience with Pope Pius XII in Vatican City on August 12.

Vatican City Hugh R. Wilson U. S Germany William H. Standley Moscow Pius XII

Treat Yourself To The Best In Watch Bracelets

Saum s at 21 Jonathan Street advertises a selection of wrist bracelets and watch accessories for style conscious shoppers seeking quality, affordable options. The notice promotes a storefront location and invites customers to visit for updated stock.

Saum's Jonathan St Fountain Jonathan St. Adv

Carrier planes hit Norway coast installations

Carrier planes attacked enemy shipping and shore installations along Norway between Alesund and Kristiansund. The British Admiralty said hangars were hit and stores and planes burned at Gossen airfield. Other targets included radio stations oil stores left blazing and two vessels set afire near Levsoy.

London Alesund Kristiansund Norway Gossen Admiralty Levsoy

Allied ships assault Lorient harbor thwarted by Germans

German broadcasts say Allied warships attempted to penetrate the Lorient harbor on Brittany's south coast but the sea sortie was repelled. The Lorient base remains under German siege as Allied pressure continues in the Brittany region.

London Lorient Brittany

Editor's Letter on Divorce Rate in Williamsport and Beyond

A Williamsport editor writes to Daily Mail expressing alarm at rising divorces in the city and county. He challenges assumptions about unfaithful wives, blames irresponsible women and married men, and warns of the impact on future citizens. He calls for moral awareness and wise action before continuing discourse on page 4.

Williamsport Daily Mail

Saums Ady Offers Birthstone Ring Gift Idea

Saums at 21 Jonathan St promotes a birthstone ring as an ideal gift. An entertainment note lists Saturday night music at Valley Inn featuring Bill and his Melodiers.

Saum's Jonathan St. Ady Valley Inn Bill and His Melodiers Ady

Wartime notes from home and abroad reach soldiers in France and England

Wartime dispatches describe Harry W. Stone, Tec 4th Grade, wounded in France and transferred to a hospital in England. Families are urged to share addresses to boost morale, with many service members including Paul G. Jones and Rodney L. Tucker seeking letters. Other items mention a hunting trip in a dugout canoe, Japanese memorabilia, and soldiers in Burma India China theater plus Camp Claiborne assignments.

Harry W. Stone France England A. G. Stone Hagerstown Harry Central Postal Directory New York N. Y. Iee Paul G. Jones Fred Jones North Main Street Boonaboro Paul Burma India-China Hump Boonsboro

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Hamilton Hotel Reichard’s City Farm A. J. Beard Hale Haven South Haven Hiley Belle - Rochester Smithsburg CAP Memoriam Charles E. Renner Jonathan Kline Joseph Howard G. Leisinger Cascade, Md Etta Mae Leisinger S. G. Moore, Jr F. E. DeWees Adv D. A. Stickell & Sons Baltimore Street Hagerstown, Md Coal—Builders Legion UAW Saum’s Jonathan St Ady Kraiss Funeral Home Potomac Columbia College South Potomac Street Philly Frederick Street Wilhelm Thumma Motor Co Barles Dept. Store Sloppy South Haven Rochester Newman's Packing House Fleigh Motor Co Oak Hill Washington Co Yingling Auto Sales & Service Pontiac GMC New York Central Iron Works Goodyear Balto, & Lacuat Mts Green Lantern North Potomac Street Professional Arta Arthur F. Detrow Mar Peaches South Haven West Church Street Orchard General Acceptance Corporation Jonathan Street Hagerstown Industrial Loan Earl Neikirk Commercial Small Loan & Finance Co Summit Avenue Court House Smithsburg Fire Company Andy Handley Trick Fiddler Row’s Park Wayne Band Waynesboro H. C. Stenger Hanover Pennsylvania Potomac Orchestra T. L. Stenger Rodney L. Tucker D. C Camp Elliot San Diego California Pvt Milton J. Wiksell Camp Claiborne Howard W. Gibney Army Benefit of Goodwill Ambulance Co. C Camp Croft S. C Broadway Herman Peck Big Pool Wil Charles §. Foster May- Sansville Charles S. Foster Herald-Mail Leroy Hoffman South Cannon Avenue Tony SAUM Gardenhour Bros Central Garage Summit Ave Consumers Credit Service Consumers Credit Service, Inc Georgia Crouse North Prospect St Ceresan Ernest W. Miller Martin Feed & Implements Pennsylvania Avenue Jamison Cold Storage Door Co Maple Avenue
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