27 Dec 1941
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1941
Page
1
The Price Administration tightens tire rationing as a national program halts new tire purchases for most drivers. Only vehicles in seven essential classifications may obtain certificates, with guidance to limit driving and encourage use of recapped or used tires.
Government plans restrict new tires to seven eligible categories including essential industrial and farm equipment. Newspaper delivery by automobile is exempt only if directly serving consumers. city delivery trucks may need no tires. Applicants must obtain inspection from appointed inspectors who certify need. final decision rests with the local rationing board. Henderson warned supply could last about two months under normal demand, with civilians facing a very small remaining supply after rationing begins.
Walter Sherwood, project manager of the Chambersburg War Department office, announced that William F. Lazier, Inc. of Rochester, N. C., won the architectural engineering contract for a 17 million dollar US Army ammunition depot to be built on a 1000 acre tract in Letterkenny Greene and Hamilton townships near Chambersburg. The Lazier staff, led by Charles H. Tingnish, arrived in Chambersburg during Christmas and began an area survey for the military reserve site.
Fragmentary notes describe figures named Tragerstor, Manfredh, Fhep, and Pindlay Inc amid a discussion about savings and burning a substance called qraligy Posh MSialer. The distorted text suggests a plan or order and mentions New Terry and exclusive Pel.
US forces on Midway Island resist, with Navy confirming ongoing contact amid wartime secrecy. Descriptions echo Wake Island defense as Marine units and naval personnel stand firm against Japanese pressure from the mid-Pacific outpost, located miles from major bases.
About eighty Magnus Metal Co workers at Wrynes Hore Powerton walked out yesterday morning demanding higher wages. Negotiations were under way late yesterday and officials indicated a settlement was likely soon. The strike involved no members of any union.
Baltimore reports auto salesmen warn industry endangered by tire rationing and scarce new car deliveries. C Markland Kelley of the Automobile Trade Association cites layoffs up to 75 percent at new-car agencies and predicts production end after February 1. Repair and used cars may keep dealers afloat amid high fixed costs.
Washington county drives progress with $6 175 of a $25 000 quota while Hagerstown shoulders the rest. Communities such as Clearspring Hancock Roxbury Leitersburg Williamsport St James Boonsboro Reedysville Bridgeport Chewsville and Highfield Cascade report varied gains as city industry boosts totals. Upcoming Monday Hamilton hotel report aims to lift contributions with leaders like Major Willis Altenderfer and captains across western southern eastern divisions coordinating solicitations.
Baltimore December 27 instructions for protecting Maryland's industrial plants will be given at a three day course opening Monday morning. Representatives of large factories, civilian defense agencies, industry and the Army will hear lectures on protecting plants during air raids and will see the latest factory safety developments.
Robbers battered a window and broke into the Main avenue warehouse of Western Maryland Supply but failed to open the safe. The lock combination was knocked off. Detectives noted tracks from the safe to a window and found chisels and hammers among the tools used.
Senator Thomas of Oklahoma introduced legislation to create a treasury backed national lottery aimed at fighting inflation. Top prize could reach 1 million dollars with second and third prizes up to 500 thousand and 250 thousand. Certificates would be sold at 1.10 dollars, redeemable for 1 dollar or defense stamps, with coupons used as stubs for drawings.
Navy entries triumph in a 500 pigeon field at the New Jersey Concourse, beating non naval competitors in a notable aviation event.
Normen Gerbarich of Fairplay and Emma F. Hines of the city were married atop Gapland mountain on Christmas Eve after a license issue delayed the ceremony. The pastor proceeded with the rite in Washington county with a flashlight and car lights providing illumination as Antomobiles circled the hill.
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