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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1945
Page
7
Paratroopers land in a jungle valley southwest of Hollandia to rescue a 30 year old WAC and two Army air men from a crashed transport plane. Eight Filipino paratroopers and a medical assistant parachuted in to aid. The survivors are safe and in good spirits, receiving food and medical supplies as contact via walkie talkie continues.
Herman L. Mills a prominent Hagerstown businessman and chamber of commerce president says he was fired from the War Price and Rationing Board price panel. He cites public opposition to the OPA program and explains the dismissal followed his remarks to news analyst Alexander Griffin about local sweatshop conditions. Page continues discussion of actions by Leo McCormick and board members.
General George S. Patton Jr flew from Bedford airport toward Los Angeles seeking a Pacific theater assignment. He told reporters he hopes to fight the Japanese, after a hero's welcome in Massachusetts. He was accompanied by Mrs. Patton and planned to stop at various stops before continuing west.
Three new divorce suits were docketed today, bringing total filings for the month to eight. Carl K. Nigh filed against May belle Nigh, Juanita E. Matyay filed against Andrew J. Malvay, and Theresa Frances Crider filed against Kirk Milcher Crider, each represented by listed attorneys.
In Salt Lake City Hugh L. Thomas an OPA price specialist was asked by a woman to set a ceiling for digging up her husband. She wanted his body moved to another cemetery and objected to $35 as too high, arguing it should cost about $15. Thomas said the service lacked OPA regulation.
R Samuel Dillon Jr of Hancock Maryland has been promoted to lieutenant in the US Naval Reserve while serving as executive officer of an LST. He fought off the North African coast in 1943 and his ship helped land troops at Gela Sicily Salerno Anzio and southern France. He is married to Rebecca Fox Fuller of Baltimore and previously worked in Hancock before joining the Navy in 1942. He graduated Mercesburg in 1933 and earned an AB cum laude from Dartmouth in 1937.
Rain reduced attendance at the Burnt Hill community war bond auction in Jonesboro Arkansas to a single bidder. The $2,250 quota was nonetheless raised when Asbury Fletcher district Seventh War Loan chairman purchased the bonds.
A black bear sighting is reported on Fairview Mountain. The creature, thought to be the same bear previously seen in Blair's Valley and along the Williamsport Greencastle road, was seen this morning by C L Mills en route to work at Fairchilds. The bear vanished into brush.
American troops storm Okinawa in a final assault expected to require grenades and flame tanks. Japanese remnants around Naha Shuri Yonabaru groupings are split, with one force squeezed near Itoman and Oroku peninsula and another in Yaeju Dake Heights, both defending with heavy machine gun and mortar fire.
Christian P Neibert 69 Hagerstown Rt 2 suffered a badly sprained wrist and other injuries at 10 this morning when his Studebaker was struck by a Model T Ford at the intersection of Northern and Potomac avenues. Benjamin S Lewis 60 Smithsburg Rt 4 driver of the Ford escaped with minor cuts. Lewis’ car carried butter and eggs for Hagerstown customers and all were scattered. butter and some eggs salvaged. Lewis was westbound on Northern. his car hit Neibert’s machine. The Ford overturned. Motorcycle Officer John Knode investigated and preferred no charges.
Two hundred American carrier planes raided southern Japan in waves of 30 to 40 planes. The strikes focused on Kanaoya and other air bases near Kyushu's southern tip, about 325 miles north of Okinawa, marking the third straight day of fighter actions.
A letter from Rich ard W. Vaughn MaM 3/c aboard a U S ship in Pacific waters urges home grumblers to see the war’s true horror. He recalls watching a large carrier struck by enemy planes, its explosion and the mass deaths, and describes helping to fight fires and rescue survivors, writing that he has aged and fears for many friends.
Five hundred complete prefabricated homes are being built at the Maryland State Penal Farm in Roxbury for shipment to England as part of a large British relief program. Each 24 by 24 foot unit contains four rooms a bath and closets and is constructed of wood and waterproof asbestos board. Germany prisoners of war help prepare sites for these units amid postwar housing shortages in the United Kingdom.
Washington reports the War Food Administration projects the fall meat supply increase to average 36 ounces per civilian for October through December, including public eating places. Annual 1945 production is estimated at 22.5 billion pounds, about nine percent below last year, with volumes at butcher shops slightly lower than retail outlets.
Joe Scranton of Guilford Avenue hooked a two and a half pound brown trout measuring 18 inches in Marsh Run using worms as bait. The fish was displayed today at Spangloer's Pet Shop and noted as one of the largest hooked in the county this season.
Dr. Wm. J. Sullivan a Funkstown veterinarian reported the theft of his professional satchel from his automobile parked in front of City Hall. The satchel contained instruments used in his veterinary practice.
Omaha report of June 8 recounts George Harr losing a diamond while feeding his flock. James L. White aided by slaughtering and cleaning 250 chickens before discovering the gem in the barnyard remains.
City Engineer Charles Stump, at the mayor and council request, drafts an ordinance to bar private digging in streets. The Street Commissioners would handle all ditching, and the Water Department would collect ditching and resurfacing charges when installing water service. A charging scale for property owners is included. The Board of Water Commissioners agrees to collect these charges as a lien on the property.
Six Washington county service members of the 259th Division are eligible for discharge under the Army point system. Each man has over 85 points, but discharge is not guaranteed as some may volunteer to remain with the division for occupation duties. Names include Cpl. Earl R. Blicken Smithsburg. Sgt. Roland R. Burger Hagerstown. Pvt. Paul W. Lettick Hagerstown. Pvt. Frank E. Young Hagerstown. Sgt. John A. Higdon Boonsboro. Pvt. Fred R. Seville Boonsboro.
Beverly Hills June Walda Winchell, 18, plans an annulment of her three day marriage to William Law Tess Lawless 29 of Cambridge Mass an art student and former Army sergeant said to have been the groom. She told her father Walter Winchell by phone from New York City that they had a long talk and felt they had made a big mistake and they had not lived together since the wedding Tuesday.
Harry Hopkins and Mrs. Hopkins departed Moscow today by plane, ending a presidential mission. Hopkins, a key official of President Truman, and his wife left the Soviet capital as their discussions concluded.
MIT President Karl Compton urged a compulsory postwar military training program before a House committee. He argued for a clear, ready defense and to signal resolve for peace, amid opposition from religious, labor, and education leaders to immediate peacetime draft enactment.
Washington county farmers began harvesting barley today with a good crop reported. Wheat harvest expected to start around June 20. J A Miller, Keedysville weather forecaster, predicts the county wheat crop will be 100 percent. Raspberry picking will begin about the same time, but will be short due to May Treeze damage. Temperatures rose with a 49 degree minimum today and 74 by mid afternoon. 738 readings suggest a warm day ahead with showers tonight and tomorrow.
Washington June 8 The Navy recounts the destroyer Hickox rescuing 21 trapped men from the burning carrier Franklin 100 miles off Kyushu last March 19. While both ships sat dead in the water enemy planes attacked other task force vessels. Birmingham suffered 639 casualties aiding Princeton. Hickox escaped unscathed with 1,000 Franklin casualties.
Washington reports about 3,000,000 B-card holders with essential driving needs exceed current regional limits will qualify for the new 650 mile monthly ceiling effective June 11. The OPA notes increases vary by need, with home-to-work drivers advised not to apply. Residents in the east, midwest, and far west see different starting caps.
Rev F R Bayley pastor of Alpheus Wilson Memorial church Baltimore and former pastor of St Pauls Methodist church this city has retired to become field representative of the Asbury Methodist Home for the Aged Inc announced at the Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Church at its final session today at Westminster pastoral assignments to be finalized today
The meat shortage grips Hagerstown as customers complain of limited supplies and uneven deliveries. Retailers note wartime constraints, with long lines at downtown markets and blame shifting from buyers to suppliers. early shoppers seek the best cuts while delivery schedules vary.
The Arab League council warned France to withdraw troops from Syria and Lebanon immediately. A communique blamed France for aggression, demanded evacuation as Syria and Lebanon seek immediate French troop withdrawal, and said continuing presence harms sovereignty and war effort against Japan.
CUTIBERLAND Md June 8 A company ordered shutdown kept about 2200 Kelly Springfield Tire Company workers idle while shell production continued After a wildcat strike in one department management suspended work in all areas to balance operations About 60 calender division workers reacted to a transfer protest Union officials call the stoppage unauthorized from every standpoint.
Paul Start of the War Food Administration says civilian canned fruit and vegetable stocks will drop 25 to 40 percent from 1944 levels with certain items like tomatoes down by about half. Victory Garden chief Hochbaum predicts 19.5 to 20.5 million gardens nationwide and urges local groups to mobilize, even door to door canvassing, to sustain gardens.
Mrs. Aubin Harwood was granted a divorce after testimony about her husband Donald. She alleged he kissed his dog every night when he returned home, let the ice sleep with them, kept their bedroom window open for the cat to come and go, and claimed the cat brought in gophers which were hard to kill.
Harry Newcomer was named a member of the executive committee of the United Brethren Orphanage and Home at Quincy Pennsylvania. Alvin C Wertsch was renamed superintendent of the institution.
Public schools of the city and county are closing today for the summer vacation period.
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