23 Jul 1945
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1945
Page
1
Fairchild Employment Office launches Your Favorite Band a radio program on WJEJ from 9 15 to 10 Fridays to boost area employment. Pen Fitez says job seekers must continue applying through the summer and fall despite wartime news and public optimism.
The report states the struggle will intensify and endure another year or more. It notes the Fairchild company can maintain high employment due to the CS2 packet’s promise in postwar air commerce, creating opportunities for newcomers with no industrial experience to learn a trade and profit in coming years.
A letter urges Washington county and local groups to aid returning soldiers from George and South streets. It highlights veterans’ loan denials, lingering wartime hardships, and calls for a better GI Bill or local assistance from organizations like the American Legion and Eagles. A service wife and sister signs.
Funkstown aims to create a town playground to serve all creeds and races. Dr. Sullivan says lack of space since the county school board banned summer use left children with few safe places to play, urging fenced facilities and toilets to curb juvenile delinquency.
At century’s end German authorities forbade public bath houses in an effort to halt epidemics. Officials argued that restricting communal washing would reduce disease spread and protect public health. The move reflected broader measures against contagion in urban centers.
Five year old Buster Knodle of Hagerstown Route 2 wandered from a family picnic near Washington's Monument. After about ninety minutes of searching, he was found on the back trail to the north entrance, saying he sought acorns to grow big trees.
The notice lists several ration categories and their validity periods for 1945 46 season including Meats Fats and processed foods with color coded stamps blue and red stamps and shoe airplane stamps gas and fuel oil limits and expiration dates through August September and October with mention that period one coupons for 1945 46 season are now valid and no cancellation plans for airplane stamp 4.
A report highlights that farm homes or buildings ignite on a roughly 15 minute cycle across the United States, underscoring fire safety concerns for rural properties and the need for prevention and rapid response measures.
Minesweepers repelled a waterborne assault on anchored ships as the DMS downed eight enemy planes and possibly sank three crash boats. Lt. Warren commended the crew for steadfast action and quick response. In Miami, two airmen return home for furlough before reassignment, with details on their overseas service and future moves.
Report from a training post describes Coxswain Neal who studies island wildlife including six snake species and a nine foot python skinning episode. It notes poison sea snakes, Neal's Boy Scout background, and local sailor observations. Also mentions Cpl Barnes recently discharged after North Africa and Italy service with ETO ribbon, and Lt Cabell W. Moore, son of Mrs. Moore, Roessner Avenue.
Lt. Moore of the Fifth Air Force's 417th Bomb Group flies an A-20 Havoc in low altitude operations from 75 to 190 feet. He jrops demolition and fire bombs on targets while six forward-firing 50 calibre machine guns sweep the area. Forested areas described as vast compare to Canada.
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