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.
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Office of Defense Transportation
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Mel G. Barnes
Twin Cities
Washington
Elis T. Longenecker
Highway Transportation
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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