Making Study To Hold Down Prices
The Office of Price Administration considers subsidies to curb canned vegetable costs and may drop the proposed coffee price rollback. Prentiss Brown says civilians may gain more beef and gasoline soon, though Ickes is doubtful about driving restrictions easing. WFA anticipates civilian beef 5.94 billion pounds for 1943-44, with ceilings on hogs likely. Brown notes no new subsidy promises beyond existing programs unless directed by Roosevelt.
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Washington
Ofice of Price Administration
OPA
Prentiss Brown
Ickes
Petroleum Administraotor
Midle
Brown
OPA General Ager
Chester Bowles
Adhering
Benton and Wiles
New York
Monecticut
Lou Maxon
Detroit
Maxon
Hes 2
Polley
Marvin Jones
War Food Administration
WFA
Armed Forces
Red Cross
Ailes
Congress
Commodity Credit Corporation
Senate
Roosevelt
Malaria case counts in the United States
The United States typically reports about 160,000 malaria cases annually, reflecting long standing public health statistics and monitoring efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Americans Enter Gela Amid Mixed Reactions and Retreating Italians
Report describes Sicilian reception as mixed with fear and relief as U S Rangers enter Gela. Civilian poverty worsened by war is noted, prisoners freed, anti Fascist help offered, and remnants of Italian and German forces retreat after losses. A Red Cross ambulance is used as a hearse.
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Schultz
Schulz
Coor
Brad
Gela
Dustrous
Patrick Kane
el Paso
Tex
Red Cross
Production Falls Again as War Output Slows
The Commerce Department said June Army production missed schedules for the second straight month due to shifts in war material needs. Officials expect a rebound once manufacturing realigns, with a slower rise toward a wartime peak. Causes cited include labor and material shortages, coal strikes, riots, and floods, though durable goods like transportation equipment gain.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Robert P. Patterson
Henry L. Stimson
London
Patterson
Detroit
Mississippi Valley
Most Autos Here Have Tax Stamps In County Census
Washington county reports about 12 000 automobiles with the 36 yellow tax sticker. Post office sales near 11 000, Internal Revenue 400 to 3 500, not counting rural posts. Cumberland shows around 2 000 without stamps. 7 339 sold by noon, 9 500 last year. Deputies will check and warn unstamped cars, similar action planned in Baltimore.
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Washington County
Thomas M. Simpson
Internal Revenue Office
Cumberland
Internal Revenue
Potomac River Muddy From Storms Hurt Bass Fishing
Heavy rains above Hancock and near Cumberland have left the Potomac muddy from above Hancock to Harpers Ferry and below. The Conocochongue and Antietam creeks were cloudy but may clear by the weekend. Shenandoah also muddy. Some catfish, eels and carp caught but overall fishing down. vendors restocking tackle in anticipation of improved conditions. Many fishermen expected to be out when conditions improve. Williamsport trolley use noted among defense workers and others.
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Hancock
Cumberland
Potomac River
Conocochergue
Antietam
Harpers Ferry
Shenandoah
Williamsport
Runaways Seized By Officer Knode
Four Shenandoah youths were arrested as runaways by Patrolman John Knode after suspicions arose when the boys offered to mow lawns near City Park for food. Victims were Warner Sullivan Jr., 14, Claude Justor Taylor, 18, Harry Junior Thomas, 17, and Sherman G Breeden, 14. Officer injured in plane crash in Africa is Lieut Ralph Schaffer, son of Los Angeles residents.
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Shenandoah, Va
John Knode
Pace
Warner W. Sullivan, Jr
Claude Justor Taylor
Harry Junior Thomas
Sherman G. Breeden
Ralph Schaffer
W. E. Schaffer
Los Angeles
Calif
Africa
Prostitution Drive Ordered In Hagerstown
Police Commissioner Crown O. Diehl ordered an intensive campaign against known and suspected houses of prostitution in Hagerstown. The effort aims to eliminate such establishments with canvassing today and possible immediate raids if closures are not achieved.
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Crown O. Diebkl
Hagerstown
Rotary Club
Diehl
Sharpsburg Letter Promotes Corporal at Camp Ripley Minn
Sharpsburg notes Corp. Henry F. DeLauney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Theo. F. DeLauney, has been promoted to corporal and is stationed with the 1221st Military Police Co. at Camp Ripley, Minnesota. Henry invites friends to write. The item also covers Ladies Democratic Club activities, croquet, a pot luck supper, upcoming meetings, and officers elected for the club.
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Sharpsburg
Corp
Henry F. DeLauney
Theo. F. DeLauney
Henry
Camp Ripley
Minn
Alice Hutzell
Martha L. Snavely
Lucy Mongan
Cyril Ford
Edwin Palmer
Ieona Hammond
Anna Mabel Stockslager
Ida Mongan Saunders
EL PL Katley
Lillian Thomas
Crampton
John C. Callahan
Leona Hammond
Helen Hess White
Hampton
Lyndon Hobbs
Washington
Silas Shipley
Mildred McGraw
Flossie Weaver
Hezzie
Trinity Lutheran Church
E. P. Earley
Lillyan Thomas
McComas Ave
Harvey Dorsex
H. D. Chapman
R. T
Local visitors and residents share a busy week
A stream of guests and travelers from Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh and New Jersey arrived or visited Williamsport Cumberland and surrounding areas. Families Lohman Carrick Dorsey and Kerlin hosted relatives while others from Texas Lynchburg and Camp Claybourne returned home after short stays.
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Edgar Beachley
John H. Beachley
Washington
Edward Twigg
Cumberland
James A. Harley
Pittsburgh
Hayes Cronfee
A.A. Kerlin
Connie Lapole
Emma Gloss
John Tucker
Williame‘port
Emory Wyand
Clinton R. Cox
Mary Mose
John Smithdiehl
Baltimore clearing house to aid state post offices
Baltimore, July 16 The Baltimore Post Office will act as a clearing house for information for post offices across the state Postmaster Neal A Sibley said today The local office may handle all matters except personnel and funds and smaller offices will direct queries to his office for final decisions on accounting methods delivery schedules general services holidays and similar questions The plan aims to ease Washington postal burden and speed responses.
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Baltimore
Neal A. Sibley
Amaller
Washington
Sibley
Record Betting Breaks Local Track All-Time Marks
A new all-time betting record was set at the Hagerstown Fairgrounds as over 3166,000 passed through the mutuel machine. More than $140,000 was wagered Wednesday, with daily averages above $100,000 since the 10 day meet began. Officials anticipate higher totals today and tomorrow as the meet continues toward an all-time record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown Fairgrounds
Crnselfied Ads Draw Crowds As Shoppers Seek Deals
Shoppers flock to Crnselfied Ads seeking bargains and listings across categories. Vendors report steady traffic and strong interest in featured items, with buyers comparing prices and properties. The casual browsing atmosphere and local listings attract a broad audience.
Permits for Auto Trips in Hagerstown Decline From Baltimore Rush
Local Rationing Board in Hagerstown reports about 25 travel permit applications received yesterday with some already completed and returned. Officials expect more today and next week but do not foresee a Baltimore-style rush. Permits cover modest gas trips to clubhouses and river areas, with rules on tandem driving and towing allowed if approved, while preferred destinations include Ocean City New York City Virginia Beach and Maryland mountains.
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Hagerstown
North Locust Street
Herald-Mail
Baltimore
Baltimore Dispatch
Ocean City
New York
Ciy
Virginia Beach
Maryland Mountains
OPA
Negro Held on Charge of Larceny
Jessie Ware a colored resident of North street was arrested by Detective Sellman on a warrant charging larceny of a gold watch from Catherine Shop ping at Fountain Head Heights. The alleged theft occurred in May and the watch has been recovered.
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Jessie Ware
North Street
Sellman
Catherine Shopping
Fountain Head Heights
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