Thirty-nine local GIs honorably discharged at Fort Meade
Thirty-nine Hagerstown and county GIs were honorably discharged from the service between December 3 and 5 at Fort Meade Army separation center. Names and hometowns include Cpl Herman L. Weaver Clearspring Pfc John F. Rickard 70 West Franklin Sgt Charles Hartman 306 North Potomac Pfc Guy M. Fearnew 151 South Mulberry and many others from Hagerstown, Sharpsburg, Keedysville, Boonsboro, Williamsport, Hancock, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Army Separation Center
Fort George G. Meade
Herman L. Weaver
Clearspring
John F. Rickard
West Franklin
Charles Hartman
North Potomac
Guy M. Fearnew
South Mulberry
Elmer S. Egolf
Burger
Elmer F. Stockslager
Sharpsburg
Raymond S. Brewer
Keedysville
Max H. Lefevre
View
Arthur C. Reynolds
George
Lewis W. Shanholts
Robert J. Myers
Charles
Scott F. Pittinger
William R. Wiley
Harold W. Lyon
Frederick
Archie K. Baker
Boonsboro
James K. Glass
Hamilton
Lloyd J. Miley
Rt. 1
Raymond S. Hose
Williamsport
Robert J. Saum
Potomac
George A. Schlotterbeck
Elizabeth
Albert W. Mann
Hancock
William W. Weaver
West Side
William J. Hendershot
Glenn M. King
Prospect
Harold B. Kline
Nouth
Harold M. ‘Kepler
Labor's Big Three Opposed To Truman Plan
The CIO AFL and United Mine Workers united against President Truman's plan for 30 day strike truces while fact finding boards operate. CIO president Philip Murray denounced the plan as aimed to weaken labor and destroy union organizations, signaling a strong opposition within labor ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
CIO
Truman
AFL
UMW
Philip Murray
Pittsburgh
Strat
Egy
Clo-Steel
U. S. Steel Corp
William Green
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Mr. Truman
Murray
Truman Admin
Colds and Flu Strike Hagerstown High School
A wave of respiratory illness swept Hagerstown with illness cutting attendance sharply. One day 222 students and four teachers were out sick due to colds and flu while officials warn of rising upper respiratory cases likely influenza. Doctors urge rest and staying home to avoid complications amid a widespread epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown High School
J. A. McCallum
Garonzig Brothers Discharged From Army
Two Garonzik brothers Harold and Milton return home to 720 Oak Hill Avenue after military service. Harold, enlisted August 1942, spent 28 months in the Mediterranean Theater with the 35th Field Hospital earning four battle stars and multiple medals aboard the Lake Champlain. Milton enlisted April 1942, spent 20 months in the European Theater with the Communications Zone earning five battle stars and standard medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garonzik
Harold
Milton
Oak Hill Avenue
Army
Mediterranean
Lake Champlain
35Th Field Hospital
North Africa
Italy
Adams, Authority On Aeronautics, Dead
Porter H. Adams 51 former Norwich University president and international aeronautics expert died at his Beacon Street home after a long illness. A direct descendant of John Adams and John Quincy Adams Adams helped found the National Aeronautics Association and collaborated on trans Atlantic air routes with Lindbergh Chamberlin Levine and Byrd. He invented a new type of aerodynamic balance in aircraft viewed as a major departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Porter H. Adams
Norwich University
Northfield
Beacon Street
Adams
United States
John Adams
John Quincy Adams
National Aeronautics Association
Lindbergh
Chamberlin
Levine
Byrd
Chrysler Contract With Union Ended
DETROIT DEC. 5. Negotiations between the CIO United Automobile Workers and Chrysler Corp ended with the working contract terminated after the union rejected a one year extension and a six week extension. No operation interruption was expected. The union demanded a 30 percent wage increase and rejected a proposal tied to living costs since the Little Steel formula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
General Motors
CIO
United Automobile Workers
Chrysler Corp
Robert W. Conder
Chrysler
Uaw-Cio
Conder
Little Steel
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Milton Burger Is Sentenced To One Year In Correction
Milton Burger, local pawnbroker, was found guilty on appeal of possession of whiskey for sale and sentenced today to one year in the House of Correction by Judge Joseph D. Mish. Burger will receive medical attention at the facility. Acquittal was entered for Carl Rosenberry on unauthorized use of a tractor trailer, while the Hawbaker drunken driving appeal was being argued at noon. James Cramer, Security, was convicted of manslaughter by automobile in the Boonsboro crash, after testifying he drank a beer before the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Burger
House of Correction
Joseph D. Mish
Burger
Carl Rosenberry
William A. Hawbaker
James Cramer
Mary A. Shiffler
Boonsboro
Cramer
Master Sgt Cook Honorably Discharged from Army
Master Sgt George D Cook of 13 Glenside Ave this city was honorably discharged at Andrews Field D C separation center He entered the Army Nov 7 1939 and served overseas eight months as an A M instructor with a mobile training unit returning Feb 6 1944 He wears the Good Conduct Pre Pearl Harbor and ETO ribbons Cook previously worked as a clerk at E W Woolworth Co here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Cook
Glenside Avenue
Army
Andrews Field
D. C
Cook
E. W. Woolworth Co
Navy Lt (jg) Thurama honorably discharged at Seattle center
Lieutenant junior grade Alvin F. Thurama of 219 Frederick Street has been honorably discharged from the Navy under the point system at the Seattle separation center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin F. Thurama
Frederick Street
Navy
Seattle, Wash
Christmas visit comforts dying Minnesota boy
In Minneapolis a 77 year old Ronald Lundquist faces leukemia, with doctors saying he may live only weeks. His parents arranged an early Christmas to boost his spirits as Santa visits his home, while relatives share a tense, hopeful gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Ronald Lundquist
Ronald
Clarence Lundquist
Lundquists
Santa
Doug Roos
University of Minnesota
Winds message denial tied to Pearl Harbor probe
Senate and House investigators heard that Japan did not broadcast a so called winds message signaling a break with the United States before the Pearl Harbor attack. William D. Mitchell said a Tokyo check with General MacArthur found no evidence that the signals were sent to consuls. The noon Tokyo broadcast did include a code warning of danger to relations, but the words east wind rain were never heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
Pearl Harbor
William D. Mitchell
Senate House
Douglas MacArthur
Tokyo
Britain
United States
Russia
Mitchell
Bargain Offer Backs Free Item Policy in Grants Pass
In Grants Pass Oregon merchants posted yellow placards declaring Yours free for the taking any item priced above the OPA ceilings to address complaints that stores are pushing prices up during wartime. The campaign promises free items to customers for any product priced above wartime price ceilings, aiming to curb resentment and restore fair dealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grants Pass
Ore
OPA
GM and UAW Resume Limited GM Negotiations
General Motors and the CIO United Auto Workers resumed limited talks in Detroit on December 5 to ease a strike that idled over 200,000 GM workers. The session focused on illegal picketing and a 30 percent wage increase demand, amid President Truman’s plan to appoint a fact finding board. Walter Reuther joined the labor side’s criticism of Truman’s intervention while CIO President Murray announced a broader break with the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
General Motors Corp
CIO
United Auto Workers Union
Truman
Walter P. Reuther
Uaw-Cio
Labor
Mr. Truman
General Motors
Philip Murray
Pittsburgh
Six More From Here Back From Overseas
Six more local and county GIs returned yesterday from overseas service. Pfc. George F. Garrish of Williamsport arrived at Newport News aboard the Henry Ward Beecher. Pfc. Melvin L. Bishop of Hagerstown arrived at New York aboard the Sea Cat. Ser. William H. Paulsgrove and Pfc. William Harper of Hagerstown, Cpl. John G. Younkins of Brownsville, and Pfc. Jack L. Bond of Boonsboro arrived at New York aboard the General Meigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Garrish
Williamsport
Newport News
Henry Ward Beecher
Melvin L. Bishop
Hagerstown
New York
William H. Paulsgrove
William Harper
John G. Younkins
Brownsville
Jack L. Bond
Boonsboro
General Meigs
Phone Service To Germany Ready For Christmas Messages
New York December 5 The American Telephone and Telegraph Company announced that German to United States telephone service could be ready in time for GIs to mail greetings home for Christmas. A three minute call costs twelve dollars, and the company says Merry Christmas Mom from Germany will be possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Germany
United States
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
High School Forum Welcomes Civic Questions in Georgia
The Young Democrats of Georgia held a forum for high school students on citizenship privileges. Students were urged to ask questions. One girl asked how to form a Young Republican Club, prompted by vice president Marguerite Ryan Eying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Young Democrats of
Georgia
Marguerite Ryan Eying
Young Republican Club
Legislation to Bring Local Taxis Under PSC Control
Legislation to place Hagerstown taxi cabs under Maryland Public Service Commission control is under consideration. The move would apply state law to cities of 25 000 population and over, triggered by discussions at a Chamber of Commerce meeting with Mayor Richard H Sweeney and street commissioners. The conference also noted traffic congestion from buses and trolley lines near East Washington street and the bus terminal, and discussed possible talks with Potomac Edison and taxi firms to address downtown congestion and bus substitution for trolleys between Hagerstown and Williamsport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Maryland Public Service Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Richard H. Sweeney
Board of Street Commissioners
Baltimore City
Public Service Commission
Baltimore
Maryland
Chamber
East
Washington Street
Williamsport
Public Square
Potomac Edison Company
Former Archbishop Lang Dies At Railway Station
London reports Cosmo G. Lang former Archbishop of Canterbury aged 81 collapsed at a railway station and died en route to Royal Hospital Richmond. He served as Canterbury for 18 years and York for 20 years resigning as Canterbury archbishop March 31, 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cosmo G
Lord Lang
Canterbury
Royal Hospital
Richmond
York
Veterans Advisory Service Opens In Hagerstown City Hall
The Veterans Administration announces the opening of a vocational rehabilitation and education division and a sub regional office on the second floor of Hagerstown City Hall. William L Limburg of the Baltimore regional VA heads the office. George C Taylor is named officer in charge. Thomas C Bittle becomes vocational advisor to assist veterans approved for training locally. Denzil Gaynor named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Hagerstown City Hall
William L. Limburg
Baltimore
V. A
George C. Taylor
Thomas C. Bittle
Washington County Nation Board
Hagerstown
Denzil Gaynor
Hail and Rain Hit Annapolis and Surrounding Areas
An Annapolis area report notes sleety rain and icy roads this morning with traffic slowed by iced windshields. Keedysville observer J A Miller confirms a 31 degree low overnight as skies clear but cold, while Salisbury on the Eastern Shore sees driving rain with ice forming on some highways. State Roads Commission crews report the worst ice in Montgomery County, but highways are clearing at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Miller
Keedysville
Mercury
Annapolis
Salisbury
State Roads Commission
Montgomery County
Skittish Kitty Takes Grand Jump From Palm to Tarpaulin
A gray cat named Queenie owned by 15 year old Don Bridgton leaped 60 feet from a palm tree and landed on a tarpaulin below. The frightened cat then jumped to the ground and remains under a house while Don tries to coax her out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Queenie
Don Bridgton
Don
Industrialists Win Praise Of Truman
Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hurley testified before the Senate foreign relations committee that a career diplomat, John S. Service, proposed in October 1944 that Chiang Kai-shek's government be allowed to collapse. Hurley said he could not remove Service then because Service served under Stilwell, the American commander in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Patrick J. Hurley
Joseph W. Stilwell
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
John S. Service
Stilwell
Corderman Receives Distinguished Service Medal
Brig. General W. Preston Corderman chief of the Army Security Agency and son of Albert C. Corderman of this city recently received the Distinguished Service Medal in a ceremony at Arlington Hall Station Washington. The medal cites his exceptional meritorious service in a position of great responsibility for organizing ability judgment initiative and foresight that aided war operations. Continued on Page 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Preston Corderman
Army Security Agency
Albert C. Corderman
Arlington Hall Station
Washington
General Corderman
United States
Cor
St Marys Joins National Drive For Canned Foods
St Marys Catholic church joins Catholic churches across the nation in a food drive to aid war torn countries from next Sunday through December 16. The drive seeks 20,000,000 cans with each member urged to give at least three. Preferred items include evaporated and condensed milk cocoa and strained or chopped foods for children, though any canned foods for adults are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary's Catholic Church
Pittenger Receives Honorable Discharge at Fort Meade
Scott F Pittenger son of Mr and Mrs Scott F Pittenger 344 West Side Avenue was honorably discharged from the service December 3 at Fort Meade He entered in February 1942 and went overseas December 3 1943 serving with the Combat Engineers in the European Theater of Operations His unit earned a citation for construction of a bridge under heavy fire He and his wife Hilda Drenner reside at 603 West Franklin Street formerly worked for Western Maryland Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott F. Pittenger
West Side Avenue
Fort Meade
Pittenger
Combat Engineers
Hilda Drenner
West
Franklin Street
Western Maryland Railroad
Births In County Rise In November
Births in Washington County continued to rise as the county hospital reported 80 births in November, 48 boys and 32 girls. The same month in 1944 recorded 70 births, showing an increase this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
We Can't Spend Our Way To Prosperity Says Wallace
New York December 5 AP President Truman and Wallace addressed the Golden Anniversary Congress of American Industry urging orderly reconversion. They praised wartime industry and urged manufacturers to apply wartime resolve to postwar problems with determination and tolerance as labor and management face strikes and reconversion challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
New York
Truman
Commerce Wallace
National Association of Manufacturers
Congress of American Industry
Congress
America
No New Rental Dwellings Seen in Hagerstown
Edward F. Condron, director of the Hagerstown area rent control office, said no builder has filed for rent ceiling approval since the OPA announced a policy to fix rents in advance of construction. He believes this reflects no immediate plans or underway construction for new rental dwellings in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown Area
Condron
Chester Bowles
Mrs. Sarah Etridge Named Chief Clerk of Ration Board
Mrs. Sarah Etridge formerly an original clerk at the Washington County War Price and Ration Board has been named chief clerk. She succeeds Miss Alice Edmonds who has resigned, with Samuel L. King, Jr. preceding her as chief clerk two weeks earlier. The office now employs six people across fire, food, and price divisions as the ration office restructures. After January 1 the board will become the Price Control Board and most rationing activity will end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Etridge
Washington County War Price and Ration Board
Alice Edmonds
Edmonds
Samuel L. King, Jr
Ration Board
Price Control Board
Divorce Suits Filed by Schindle and Tracy Couples
Emma B. Schindle with attorney Martin V. Bostetter filed for divorce from Roy C. Schindle. Martha Louise Tracy with attorney C. K. Hartle filed for divorce from Elmer Charles Tracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma B. Schindle
Martin V. B. Bostetter
Roy C. Schindle
Martha Louise Tracy
C. K. Hartle
Elmer Charles Tracy
Calls From Switzerland Highlight Soldier’s Furlough
Saf Sgt Henry L Moore recently phoned his parents from Carmon Switzerland while on a ten day furlough. He is stationed in Neider Roden Germany during this leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saf
Henry L. Moore
Carmon
Switzerland
Neider Roden
Germany
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Jean Gloor Carbone
Harold Carbone
Dubuque
Iowa
Darrell Beschen
University of Rochester
Beschen
Carbone
England
Capt
Garonzig Brothers
Union
Sgt. Cook
Auto Union
Peggy
Peggy Joyce
Anthony Easton
Ferdinand Pecora
Open Veterans Advisory Service
Skittish
Kitty
U.S
Hurley
Gen. Corderman
St. Mary’s
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