Senate Inquiry Into BEW After Wallace Spat
Washington July 1 a sweeping inquiry into the policies and worldwide operations of the Board of Economic Warfare was proposed by Eyre committee members as Vice President Wallace said BEW would seek direct financing from Congress after a White House peace talk failed. Wallace and Commerce Secretary Jesse Jones clashed over RFC funding delays affecting war material purchases and the Byrd and George led committee planned broader scrutiny of BEW and RFC dealings with subsidiaries and allocations.
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Washington
Board of Economic Warfare
Eyre Committee
Wallace
Congress
BEW
Commerce
Jesse Jones
James F. Barnes
White House
Princcinals
Byrd
D-Va
George
D-Ga
Joint Committee On
Reconstruction “Finance Corporation
Byrd Committee
Hrigh Administration
RFC
Jones
REW
Milo Perkins
Appropriations Committee
James F. Byrnes
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
St. As For the Rest of the Statement, Mr. Wallace
Local Deaths and Obituaries in Hagerstown Area
Multiple obituaries from Hagerstown and surrounding towns list Frank L. Hamilton aged about his July birthday, Jacob F. M. Gossard aged 7, Mary Hartle Iseminger age 74, Edward M. Wise district manager, and Cora S. Cunningham, detailing surviving relatives, funeral arrangements, and interments in Rose Hill and Funkstown cemeteries. Services set across Friday and Saturday with church affiliations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob F. M. Gossard
Ridge Avenue
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Order of United American Mechanics
W. V. Pendleton
This City
Charles M. Gossard
Paul B. Gossard
Bessie Randall
Irene Schildknecht
Hagerstown
Frei Gossard
Boonsboro
Fizdley Gossard
Cleveland
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death
We thank friends neighbors Modern Woodmen and Post Office employees for kindness and sympathy shown at the death of husband and father. Mrs. Harry A. Keplinger and Children Ady
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Keplinger
Ady
Britain and U S seek French unity in North Africa
In Parliament, Prime Minister Churchill said Britain and the United States asked Generals Giraud and De Gaulle on June 19 to assure General Eisenhower that General Giraud maintained effective military command in North Africa. The aim was to avoid shifts that could affect Allied war efforts and safety. The move reflected concerns from Algiers and focused on military rather than political control.
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London
Churchill
House of Commons
Giraud
de Gaulle
North Africa
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Algiers
French Committee of National Liberation
Eisenhower
Palermo Raided By Allied Fortresses In Sicily
Allied forces bombed Palermo and Boca di Falco airfield in Sicily, scoring hits on storage depots and barracks near the north Sicilian base. Night raids hit Messina marshalling yards and ferry terminal, while daylight strikes hit Milo and Sciacca airfields. two Allied planes are missing and five enemy aircraft were shot down.
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Allied
North Africa
Palermo
Boca di Falco
Messina
Italy
Milo
Sicily
Sciacca
Laundries Promise Help If They Cut Frills and Luxuries
Washington July 1 Promised federal aid to laundries suffering labor shortages depends on scrapping nonessentials McNutt outlined 11 conditions including limiting hotel linen changes to once per guest per week and restricting towels to one bath and one face towel daily Also urged limiting tablecloths per restaurant, eliminating home-delivered wet wash, extending hours, avoiding new accounts and cutting embellishments. A separate notice reports Chester E Hartman granted an absolute divorce from Mary K Hartman by Judge Mish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paul V. McNutt
McNutt
British Subs Sink Four Axis Vessels In Italian Waters
British submarines in Italian waters sunk a large Axis transport and three supply ships. The transport, a fast modern vessel, was hit by three torpedoes and sank within an hour. One supply ship, medium sized and likely carrying ammunition, exploded violently, shaking the attacking submarine. Another medium supply ship was reported attacked and believed sunk. Dates and locations were not disclosed.
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London
Admiralty
Uniontown Blaze Destroys Two Buildings Injures Three
A morning fire in Uniontown Pennsylvania razed the Lafay ette hotel and Kauf man department store, causing over 50 000 dollars in damage. Three people were injured including Mrs Mae Kelly whose skull fracture was feared. Two firefighters were overcome by smoke.
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Uniontown
Lafayette
Kaufman Department Store
Kaufman’s
Mae Kelly
Miners Still Out Despite Ickes Plea Across Nation
About 104000 miners remained idle in central Pennsylvania and beyond despite Harold Ickes warning that wage grievances could not block the war effort. UMW leaders Busarello and Hynes voiced optimism that the stoppage would end by next Tuesday, noting Iron Age estimates place wartime losses at 170000 tons of steel.
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Pennsylvania
Solid Fuels
UMW
John P. Busarello
Pittsburgh
John Hyney
Uniontown
Iron Age
Jasue S Busarello
Hynes
Ickes
Washington
Sarvis Berry Bush Draws Attention in Mapleville
A lone sarvis berry bush on the Bruce Moser place in Mapleville draws interest. Locals note its currant like, larger berries with pleasant taste and that similar bushes exist elsewhere in the county. The plant can reach small tree size and may appear in Hagerstown markets. A large bear moth, 7.44 inches wing span, was found by H. M. Foreman on Mulberry Street at Fairchild Plant No indicating plans to display it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Moser
Mapleville
Hagerstown
H. M. Foreman
Mulberry Street
Fairchild Plant No
Boonsboro Town Maintains Paint Reputation Claim
The Boonsboro Times asserts Boonsboro remains the leading painted town in the county, highlighting its ongoing reputation for color and curb appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Boonsboro Times
Boonsboro
Christmas Parcels To Soldiers And Sailors Overseas Must Be Sent Early
Postmaster Thomas M. Simpson said the Post Office Department requires Christmas mail to overseas troops be mailed between September 15 and October 15 for army personnel and up to November 1 for Navy personnel. Cards and parcels should be endorsed Christmas Parcel and conform to parcel post regulations. Perishables, intoxicants, and inflammables cannot be mailed. special delivery aims to ensure arrival before Christmas.
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Post Office Department
Navy
Jess
Thomas M. Simpson
A.P.O
Naval
Seattle
Simpson
Log Jam Persists as War Agencies Hit Budget Freeze
Washington July 1 A log jam of money bills in Congress left President Roosevelt without emergency funds for the first time in three years forcing many war agencies to operate on the cuff. Both chambers aimed to start the year with at least 59 million but a deadlock over salaries for three federal workers blocked the passage of the emergency appropriation. The stalemate left other 1944 funds stranded for Agriculture Interior FSA and multiple agencies including OWI OPA and WPB while Congress adjourned after failing to push through the measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Williamsport Bible School Planned at St Augustine’s
A Vacation Bible School will be held at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Williamsport during July. Classes start Tuesday morning July 6 and run weekdays from 9 30 to 11 30 o'clock except Saturday. The Sisters of Notre Dame will oversee the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine’s Catholic Church
Williamsport
Sisters of Notre Dame
Aarhus Bombing Report Empties RAF Link
A Reuters dispatch from London reports that Aarhus Denmark's second largest city and a key railway hub was bombed last night. British sources say no RAF or American planes were involved and that if bombing happened it was likely carried out by long range Russian aircraft.
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London
Morocco
Reuters Today
Aarhus
Denmark
Many Reserve Rooms For Races In Hagerstown Hotels
Hotel managers in Hagerstown report an unprecedented rush for room reservations ahead of the July 6 opening of the racing season. Fans from distant towns booked early fearing hotel capacity would be reached, with gas rationing and travel difficulties cited as contributing factors.
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Hagerstown
Japanese admits Solomons landings. omits others
New York dispatch reports that the Japanese Imperial headquarters acknowledged Allied landings at Rendova Island in the Solomons but did not confirm landings on New Georgia Tobriand Woodlark Nassau Bay in New Guinea.
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New York
Rendova Island
Solomons
New Georgia
Tobriand
Woodlark Islands
Nassau Bay
New Guinea
Plan Dedication At Sharpsburg Church Of God
The Church of God at Sharpsburg will dedicate a new electric sign on Sunday and display the Christian and American flags along with the church honor roll of men in the service behind the chancel rails. The church has been redecorated and special services are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God At
Sharpsburg
Danish Saboteurs Wreck Transformer in Aarhus Worksite
Danish saboteurs wrecked the transformer of the Aarhus Motor Company's works in Aarhus in eastern Jutland. An undetermined number were injured and windows shattered as blasts rocked the neighborhood. The saboteurs are said to target vital power installations.
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Stockholm
Aarhus Motor Company
Aarhus
Jutland
Denmark
Copenhagen
Men and Women in Uniform Brighten War Effort
MSI News highlights G.I. grads and service news. Jimmy O Bush, 19, of 136 East Washington street, graduates from the Lowry Field aircraft armorer school among 151. will advance to the Central Fire Control school then bombardier training. Bill Barr promoted to second class petty officer at Camp Peary. Ernest W Kimble furloughs with Elmer W Kimble family. letters welcome at Camp Phillips Kansas. James B Bowman from Hagerstown at Camp Shelby Mississippi. Bruno Jensen learns of Capt Edward Jensen lost at sea on the Angelus. two crew saved by Coast Guard cutter. Sgt James M Wilhide overseas 10 months. Father’s Day cable to D R Shupp Sr. Homer Elwood Reed seeks mail from Camp Bowie Texas. David Paul Russell furlough from Camp Swift Texas. Seaman Lester L Myers returns to Camp Peary with wife Doris and sister Mary Myers. Elgin E Beard starts Army Specialized Training at Penn State. Harold M Schriver promoted to private first class at Fort Logan Colorado.
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Fir
Jimmy O. Bush
James N. Bush
East
Washington, Street
Aircraft Armorer’s
Lowry Field
Colorado
Central Fire Control
Bruno
de Jensen
West Side Avenue
Halifax
N. 8
Edward Jensen
Angelus
Mare Line
North Atlantic
Jensen
Hagerstown
Merchant Marine
Coast Guard
David Paul Russell
Frank K. Russell
East’ Avenue
Camp Swift
Texas
387Th Infantry
Lester L. Myers
Camp Peary
Williamsburg
Doris Myers
Mary Myers
Entertain For War Workers At Victor Plant
The Victor Products Corporation will sponsor 12 rounds of mosquito weight boxing at noon tomorrow at its Frederick street plant as a morale booster for employees. Matches feature boys aged 12 and under weighing 50 to 90 pounds, trained by Ned Davison, a former Potomac State College champion, and presented by the Shepherdstown Athletic Club. Ringside seating will let workers eat while watching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Products Corporation
Frederick Street
James 5. Spegman
Hagerstown
Ned Davison
Potomac State College
Rent Attorney Resigns in Hagerstown Rent Office
The Hagerstown rent control office reports reduced space on the seventh floor of the Earle Building and completion of landlord tenant registrations. Bohman or Bohman notes the office will enforce OPA rent regulations and conduct hearings on disputes. He says landlords and tenants generally understand the regulations after ten months of rent control with few evasion attempts.
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Hagerstown
Cohen
Bohman
Siice
Earle Building
Star
Bokman
Suit for damages filed in Cumberland court
In Cumberland Maryland on July 1 a suit for 5000 dollars damages was filed in circuit court on behalf of Edward Allen a 14 year old of Midland against Potomac Edison Company. He suffered injuries and shock June 9 after contacting a high tension wire in a tree near his home. His father George Allen filed the suit alleging severe shock and burns and crediting Consolidation Coal Company employees with saving his life using artificial respiration.
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Cumberland
Potomac Edison Company
Edward Allen
Midland
George Allen
Consolidation Coal
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C. Ray Ford
First Federal Savings & Loan Association
N. Jonathan St
E. C. Hook Corporation
Victor Products Corp
W. Wash. St
Beecher
Montmorency
Orchard Smithsburg, MD
Frank L. Hamilton
F. Alex Hamilton
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Kernstown
John R
Robert E
Katie Fisher
Winchester
Walter K. Strine
Harry F. Beck
Jacob Metz
A. K. Coffman Funeral Home
Walter B. Stehl
Rose Hill Cemetery
Mary Hartle Iseminger
Theodore Iseminger
Paul, Cook
Guilford Avenue
Lestersburg
Solomon and
Mary (Wagner) Hartle
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Funkstown
Raymond M. Miller
Funkstown Cemetery
Edward M. Wise
Alliance Machine Co
Allegheny General Hospital
West Washington Street
Washington Square
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co
Wildwood Presbyterian Church
Anne
Florence Turner
Washington, D. C
Mary Campbell
Bakerstown
Edward M. Wise, Jr
Darton
Ohio
Cora S.cunningham
Benevola
Kraiss Mortuary
Harry Rowland
Funketown
Kraiss Funeral Home
Patsmac St
Hamilton
Crouse Quality Seafood
N. Prospect ST
Lee
California Plains
California
Britain
U. S
Chester E. Hartman
Indes
Joseph D. Mish
Mary K. Hartman
Departments of Agriculture and Interior
Federal Security Agency
Office of Price Administration
Office of War Information
War Production Board
Bible School
Uncle Sam
Sandra Rambeau
Mexico
Iit
Jamison Cold Storage Door Co
Maple Avenue
Social Studies and
Harry R. Poole
M.A
General Ins
Arta
Arthur F. Detrow
Mer
Community Finance Service
West Washington St
MSI
Jimmy
Western Maryland Railroad
Miami Beach
William
Bill) Barr
Maude Barr
West Franken Street
Ernest W. Kimble
Elmer. W. Kimble
Co. G. Bhs
Q. M. Regi
Camp Phillips
Kansas
James B. Bowman
Haggerstown
Co. C
Camp Shelby
Miss
James M. Wilhide
D. R. Shupp
Sgt Wilhide
Homer Elwood Reed
Big Pool
838Th
Ord. Dept. Co
Camp Bowie
Fairchild
Elgin E. Beard
North Loust Street
Pennsylvania State College
Army
Be Ig
Harold AH. Schriver
Army Air Forces
Kearns
Utah
Hoe
T33rd Tech
Fort Logan
Colo
Harry C. Weber
West Side Avesnue
Fairchild Corp
Victor Products
Harvey Shirley
George Davison
Robert Morrow
Petie Ryer
Cletus Hockman
Gregory ‘Shirley
Petie Cane
Bill Cane
Bobby Swope
Walter Fuss
Walter Myers
Vernon Smith
Reichard’s
W. Antietam
Maryland
Largwet
Summit Avenue
Hudson
Fleigh Motor Co
Oak Hill
Clarion
Caley Jay Cotlecey
Fox, Pa
S.potomac
Ragerstown
SAUMS
Jonathan St
Signature Auto Furniture Loans
Hagerstown Industrial Loan
D. Earl Neikirk
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