14 Feb 1944
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1944
Page
1
Finland weighs steps toward ending the war as fears of German reprisals grow. A Helsinki interview with a conservative parliament member stresses acting in what is best for the country and avoiding risking Italy's fate. Widespread concern centers on keeping northern nickel and copper mines under German control.
Reports from Helsinki describe secret conferences in the Finish capital with no clear outcomes. Speculation centers on Finnish finance minister Vaino Tanner and others possibly leaving the cabinet to alter the government's stance toward Russia, with Paasikivi seen as a potential premier prospect if a reshuffle occurs.
Twenty miles east of Ardmore Army airfield 11 aboard a Flying Fortress faced tragedy as ten were killed when the bomber crashed and burned last night. Corp James W. Clana Banner parachuted to safety. listed dead include Corp Anthony S. Casino of Folawsbee West Virginia and others aboard the Ardmore unit.
The plan increases monthly points for canned goods to 56 and meat/fat allotments to 30 per biweekly period, with adjustments to point values. Stamps shift from vertical to horizontal in books, with 8s exhausted first. On Feb 27 red stamps A-8 B-S C-8 and blue stamps A-S through 3-8 become valid, then subsequent groups two weeks later. Tokens will lack expiration dates, extending validity to roughly two months plus.
Maryland has subscribed to over 3.217 billion in war bonds with two days left, more than 113 percent of its 1.91 billion quota. State Chairman Howard W. Jackson reported in Baltimore, where subscriptions reach 171 million. Bonds are bought for service members and families, often for multiple members to be redeemed on return.
Eleanor Wilson McAdoo reported by cablegram the death of her sister Margaret Woodrow Wilson aged 57 in Pon dichery India from uremia. The elder daughter of the late President had spent four years studying Sri Aurobindo's teachings at a secluded community and any plans to repatriate the body likely would wait until year’s end.
The Neueste Nachrichten of Munich praised Gen Dwight D Eisenhower in a Madrid dispatch for his athletic appearance health and strength a strong jaw and will and for his leadership and tactical skill in Africa noting his abilities as an organizer and his good sense without a single disparaging comment.
Service letters from sailors and soldiers describe stations in England and Norway as well as home mail corrections. Families report new addresses, letters welcomed by spouses and children, and promotions. one sailor describes a breakfast menu aboard ship, while others share travel to Camp Phillips and Maxey, and Navy scenes in New Orleans with ports visited in the Pacific.
Marvin Darington reports his billfold with $32 taken while dining on West Washington street Saturday night. Burlington garbage trucks display a sign reading Used Vitamin Convoy Service.
War production is hampered as many plants connected to gas lines are curtailed or closed. Thousands of war workers lose work, delaying projects and threatening the war program. Customers are urged to conserve gas to resume plant service at the earliest possible hour. The shutdowns affect industries more than residences for health reasons.
Gary W. Snyder five year old of Chestnut street was struck by an automobile on Garlinger avenue Sunday noon. He sustained a broken left arm plus cuts and bruises. His companion Tom Wassen escaped with brush burns. Police identified the driver as Florence D Klein of Garlinger avenue. Snyder was treated at Washington County Hospital.
A $3199 estate tax refund to the Marshall Wilson estate via Nico Demus National Bank was announced by House Committee on expenditures chairman O Leary. The Wilson refund is the sole Hagerstown item among Maryland tax refunds of 1943 showing $3000 or more.
The notice advertises the Spring Fashion Book with 150 pattern styles, including a sewing guide. It requests names, addresses, style numbers, and sizes, and offers patterns for 15 cents a copy plus 20 cents for handling and mailing. Orders go to Ha ynestown Daily Mail pattern department in New York.
Edgar Selwyn 68 Hollywood producer actor and director died in Cedars of Lebanon Hospital after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage at his Beverly Hills home while writing memoirs. Born in Cincinnati, his career spanned theater Broadway and film from an usher in Rochester to owner and producer.
Troop 12 held a Court of Honor sponsored by St John s Episcopal Church to mark the 34th anniversary of the Boy Scouts. Scoutmaster Mikel announced 13 Eagle Scouts and four Scoutmasters now serving in the armed forces. Five new boys joined, and new officers and patrol leaders were announced. Expenditures for public education in 1939 40 and 1941 42 totaled 2.7 billion dollars.
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