Recruiting Drive Launched Here at Government Shipyards Coastwide
United States Civil Service official W. D. DePrimo arrives at the Washington Street Employment Service office to interview applicants for Navy yard work slated through August 22. Boilermakers electricians machinists riggers sheet metal workers needed at pay rates from 7.04 to 9.28 dollars daily with overtime. appointments align with War Manpower Commission rules and employment stabilization plans. no applicants already in war work or in critical essential roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. DePrimo
United States Civil Service
Employment Service Office
Washington Street
DePrimo
War Manpower Commission
Shortage Of Hard Coal Is Forecast
Washington report states government coal officials predict a 1,000,000 ton shortage of domestic anthracite this winter, signaling tighter supply for heating and industry. Officials warn shortages could affect power plants and local consumers nationwide this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interior limits coal dealers to 87 1/2 percent shipments
Secretary Ickes acting as Solid Fuels Administrator ordered wholesale and retail anthracite dealers to limit shipments to 87 1/2 percent of normal requirements, reducing from 90 percent. The move aims to build emergency stocks of hard coal amid prior shortages and eform delays. Domestic consumers face the same cap as dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Interior
Ickes
Direct Radio Broadcasts Cover Allied Invasion Reports
On August 14 direct radio broadcasts from the invasion front began as Allied troops landed in southern France. Portable Army signal corps gear relayed live front line descriptions to the U.S., with Rome and Algiers short wave relays. The coverage contrasted with the Normandy landings and followed a joint network plan rather than a single broadcaster. Highlights include NBC and CBS schedules featuring The Alan Young Show Eva Legallione The Swan Red Skelton and more, as Red Skelton leaves NBC for service and Kay Kyser delays a return.
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New York
France
Normandy
Army Signal Corps
America
Rome
Algiers
NBC
Alan Young
Phi Harris
Eva Legallione
CBS
Red Barber
Allan Jones
Gr. Christian
Frank Sinatra
Jack Carson
Dunningers
MBS
Nick Carter
Guy Lombard Orchestra
Classified Ads Snapshot From Local Auto and Help Wanted Pages
A dense 1930s classified snippet lists autos for sale including a 1938 Plymouth coupe and a 141 Chevrolet Tae Door Sedan from Yingling Auto Sales at 287 Frederick St. It notes cash buying for used cars, insurance or installment options, and ads for autos for hire. The page also shows help wanted across multiple trades including typists, clerks, waitresses, and bank staff, plus sales and marketing roles at major firms with salary potential and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Ave
Yingling Auto Sales & Service
Frederick St
Astallment
Snowberger & Sons
Washington St
Committees Named For Inauguration 1945 In Congress
Washington dispatch reports Con stese completed its committee to arrange the January 20 1945 inauguration of the next president regardless of Roosevelt or Dewey. House members Rayburn D Tex named Doughton D NC and Martin R Mass. Senate members Byrd D Va McKellar D Tenn and Vandenberg R Mich selected earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Constese
Franklin DW. Roosevelt
Thomas B. Dewey
Rayburn
Dtex
Doughton
DNC
Martin
R-Mass
Senate
Byrd
D-Val
McKellar
D-Tenni
Vandenberg
Caution on Sleeping Dogs and Inexpensive Pattern 7244
An old newspaper fragment advertises a cheap sewing pattern 7244 with transfer motifs for linens and garments. It promotes the pattern kit sold for fifteen cents by Hagerstown Daily Mail and related craft books from New York suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Tegether
Finteen
Hagerstown Daily Mat
Honsohola Arts Nept
14Th St
New York
Ake
Mistratiansa
Arsigas
Unclear Classified Listing of Animals and Real Estate
Fragmentary classified notice lists employment, horses and cattle, other stock, poultry and supplies, stock items, real estate for sale and houses for sale. Contains unreadable OCR text and broken phrases making exact items or entities uncertain.
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Hildegarde
Red Skelton
Kay Kyser
Phil Harris
the Doolittles
Huy
Peters
Frere Eris
L Pat OF
Femurey
Herald-Mail
Clez
M. Delphey’s
E. Franklin
Farm Insurance Co
Walter R. Baker
Wiliamsp't
Downsville
Can Schutte
Emmett Hardware
Jonathan St
H. E. Martin
Staugansville
Greensboro
Keystone
Wilson
Betty Butts
C.F. Grove
Oak St
COLT
Milton Men's
Kemp's Mill
Wood
Blue Ridge Summit
Con Alton
Thumma Motor Co
Buick
Axicab
King
PAUT
Fe Johnson
Aaehy Leved
Smitheburg
Hasie Dex Sgt
Franklin St
Mit
Ity
Autor
N. Locust
Porte S
Highland Aes
Otis
Scott Hichelberger
Sears, Roebuck and Ca
Trees
WMC
Holf Mighty
E. Washington Sta
Care Herald
Janes Art Studios, Inc
Curtford
Ositlon
Cence Chemical
Roman
Chiren
Williamsport
P.m. Ardzan
Hagerstown
Paxngborn Corporation
Auted
Patterson
Franklin
Manhattan
Incenne
Capaci
Reta
Chauffeurs
Mayflower Cab
Haverstown
Brown and Bige
Kayserstown
C.K. Compran
Viston Mer
Bratin & Bigelow
Keyser
Baltimore 2
Saratoga Tool
IGE
igersTow Icke Co
Tee St
Better Homes, Inc
Wathington Br
Sleepy Pooch
Alice Brooks
Hammond
Polcer
Earie
Seaman
Eauger and Grill
Nvidniehs
MEX
Pedmaxnent
Bester Long CO
Potoman
Hagerstown Rubber Co
Glick’s
Glick's
Franklin Cleaners
Spruce St
Wate Dner Agency
Charles Blue Ridge Summit
UTI
Home Prompt
Apes Home Builders Savings & Ftoan
Federal Savings & Loan
Gety CO
Summit Av
Frederick Production Credit Association
Henry Nolzapfel
Grice Bldg
I H
Strasser’s St Livestock
Front Royal Government Stallion
Thurman B
Sens Farm
Liukgeport
Phong Wridia
Zimmerman
Warsi
Bea
Alerseye
Martin Deed
Peonsyvivania
Lippe
Hagerst ‘Own AG CO
S. Potomac St
Jones Anpli
Serice
Summit Ave
Montgomery Ward
Ty Anes
Middleburg
Dhone
Hirth
Smail
Harniebali
Fiew West
Jones
Eva Aranter
Summit
Atrola Biek
Tha Moi Mok
Tiere Trahan
Coa
Odd Ted
Peetur
Pete
Stevenwirn
Delta
Beryayy
Rill Press
Socralerinn
Scription Care
Paar -Alsa
Bath and
Hrat
Seoning Hall
Bath
Sun 128
Berner
Route 40
Alty CO
Summit Ar Hi Ave
Foss
Hetare Noy
Dst
Moorthy
J. Raymond Bey
Yoong
Sharpshire
S. Spangler Agengy
Roe Tad Natl
Bites
Marni Cearkoss
Boreaap
Saole Realty
Ly Rae Wes
Ginod
Efastern
West Wash
Mr. Satter
Masteral Savings & Loan Assy
Stey
Hayden
Lindsey
Prechtel Agency
ROW Realty CO
H.W
Brewer and Lindsey
Cook
Hutson
Hagerstown Realty CO
Care Herald-Mai
Care Herald-Mail
Alice S, Santman
Alice S. Santman
Fairplay
Maryland
Minnesota
Harrry R. Davis
Mimitten
Alice Saniman
Tneampetent
Jas, Snyder
Watter ¢Iter CO
Young Clert
Wilson Boulevard
Davenport
Vietrola
Whitey State Stangerine
Sinnking Gs Rititts
Met Stieang
Ereany
Vishes
Hiss
Alain
Tedias
Omirenre
Rell
Warociery
Parke
Pritts
Lens
Tnt
Cieltenant
Capt. Smith
Amor
Hook
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