06 Dec 1943
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1943
Page
1
London December 5 The Flying Fortress carrying 6000 pounds of bombs crashed and exploded in Deenethorpe Northamptonshire early today but alert airmen prevented greater loss of life. The crew’s quick actions and local residents aided the aftermath as authorities assessed damage and secured the area.
An advertisement promises free anti-gray hair vitamins and a $4.78 full treatment of PANATES two-way vitamins. The offer urges readers to write PANATE COMPANY Dept. A-300, 210 to Michigan, Chicago Illinois for a money-saving introductory deal with no money down.
The crew reached ground by parachute and saved all 150 residents as the plane struck and burned. They warned cottages to flood into fields before the explosion. The blast damaged about 30 houses but caused only three civilian deaths.
Two boys aged eight and unknown years were apprehended yesterday afternoon on charges of firing an air rifle after a lead pellet reportedly struck a little girl in the face.
Brig. Gen. Francis Perrott spoke at the Elks memorial services in the Colonial theatre on Sunday afternoon. He reflected on death and immortality, praising departed lodge members Albert A. Beck Howard Frid inger Eugene E. McCauley and William R. Snyder. Music featured a mixed octet led by Charles Roderick with solo by Donald Reed and organ by Asher Edelman.
Local classified note touts fast results for popular products and services. It highlights speedy delivery and easy ordering. The brief item appeals to shoppers seeking immediate satisfaction and convenience.
Washington dispatch notes the Churchill Roosevelt Stalin statement omits any direct appeal to German masses. The article says Goebbels had warned Germans against such an approach, describing the ongoing war of nerves as unsettled and uncertain.
The article notes Ciano was one of 19 voting for Mussolini's resignation at a July meeting of the Fascist Grand Council. It cites German antipathy toward Ciano, including alleged insults from Hitler after Ciano warned against broad war aims.
Howard R. Gisburne of the Hagerstown Office of Defense Transportation says the nationwide transportation crisis mirrors local strain with grave manpower shortages. Despite shortages, public transit carries more passengers and freight than ever, with no movement halted solely by manpower. A final sentence notes Galen prescribed lettuce for sleeplessness.
At a late dinner, Churchill led formal toasts in French and Persian wine to Roosevelt, Kalinin, and Stalin. Stalin toasted Churchill and Roosevelt, Roosevelt responded to both, Stalin clinked glasses with each guest, and the 34 attendees each offered at least one toast before the party ended near midnight.
Elmer Oller of Smithsburg heads a committee to plan the first Annual Cumberland Valley Tomato Day on January 24 1944 at the Municipal Market in Chambersburg. Co operating with G B Morrow Cannery Roxbury Greencastle Packing and H J Heinz Chambersburg the group partners with the Frank County Agricultural Extension Association to study tomato production. Speakers will come from University of Maryland and Pennsylvania State College.
The Office of Price Administration will start a new program December 13 paying brown ration stamps for salvaged kitchen fats. Retailers will give housewives one ration point for each half pound of used fats and continue four cents a pound salvage payment. The program aims to boost fat collection for glycerine and sulfa drug production.
William Giblin, field director for Red Cross war relief aiding AMG, said clothing will be sent to Italy within a month. The distribution targets refuges left destitute by the German retreat. Nelda Mary Davis, six, was slightly injured yesterday on North Mulberry and Jefferson streets after running into a car.
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