14 Jun 1945
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1945
Page
1
British and American officials describe German claims of a deadly gas as exaggerated and unproved. They cite scares caused by fumes from a fuel tank and an old shell depot, while noting the gas may have been used only in limited animal testing.
The North End concerns led the Chamber to investigate an out of town roofing concern. It found the workers hailed from a nearby Pennsylvania town and the firm acted responsibly. Prices were offered before work commenced once accepted by the owner.
The plan calls for an all Indian council except the viceroy and commander in chief with the external affairs portfolio to move to an Indian member. It envisions a British high commissioner in India to represent Britain’s interests. The move marks a step toward self government within the constitutional framework. Eight Congress working committee members were freed, including Nehru Patel and Azad. 1,500 political detainees were reported in March.
Continuation from page 16 reports technical gear shipment to combat air forces in the Western Pacific. Corporal Saum, trained in the U S, operates a portable oxygen generator. his father Fred R. Saum lives at 21 Jonathan Street, Hagerstown. Saum, a 1937 graduate of Hagerstown High, worked as a watch repairman before enlisting in June 1942. Captain Tom Thayer of AVAL is on furlough from Boca Raton, Florida and hospitalized at Camp Ritchie. he is visiting his father, R. T. Thayer, 29 East Irvin Avenue.
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war losses totaled 570 American merchant ships from direct combat and convoy hazards. Major disasters included the Rohna and Leopoldville sinkings with heavy U S troop losses, plus the Paul Hamilton loss near Algiers.
A Sullivan woman reports a fatal shooting at Berkson Avenue after an argument with Gray, claiming he attacked her with a butcher knife and a poker before she fired twice. She initially fled, later surrendered to Deputy Bruce Spickler and Con stable Keneth Stangle without charges, and officials plan to inspect the scene to determine if self defense applied.
Captain Englund praised the S S Hagerstown Victory for its seaworthiness and comfort as it returned to America. A commemorative plaque honors Hagerstown Maryland with crew plaques and a well-used library. The ship is operated by Calmar Steamship Corporation as a fast wartime vessel now awaiting orders in the Pacific theater.
State OPA director Leo H. McCormick will explain why he fired H L Mills from the local Rationing Board on a nationwide network Friday. Mills, a local merchant and chamber president, will respond from Philadelphia on Monday with their Mutual Network broadcasts set for 3 p.m. in a staged exchange following Alexander Griffin's visit to Hagerstown.
In London Prime Minister Churchill said Maj. Clement R. Atlee will accompany him to the Big Three conference with Premier Stalin and President Truman. The meeting is slated before Britain's July 5 election results, which will be announced on July 25.
Hagerstown area faces another hot spell as temperatures likely surpass 100 degrees with possible peaks above. Keedysville observer J A Miller notes the heat may continue into this afternoon while the Weather Bureau forecasts warm humid conditions and thundershowers for today and tomorrow.
Schaeffer argues Nazism has corrupted Germany and left its people victims. He urges collaboration with Allied authorities, stressing unity with the victorious nations and trust between Bavarian officials and the military government.
Clopper warns inflation outlook worsens as consumer action is needed to resist high prices. He cites four factors shaping inflation: demand from civilian goods, food shortages, savings liquidation, and speculative sales. He notes Allied policies in Germany and Italy affect domestic inflation and urges individuals to write to lawmakers between elections.
More than 150 judges and attorneys from across Maryland gather at the Merchants Club in Baltimore for a dinner honoring William C Walsh on his retirement as Attorney General. Sponsor Wm Preston Lane Sr.. toastmaster Wm D Hamilton. speakers include Governor O Conor and former Judge D Lindley Sloan.
Government imposes fixed sugar quotas for all agencies and users through the War Food Administration. Civilians will receive 10,000 tons less sugar in the July through September period, with allocations set for primary distributors and sales to the Army and authorized purchasers. In Yakima, Representative Anderson said the House food committee hopes Philippine production may increase supplies this year.
War bond auction will feature nylon stockings champagne cigarettes imported liquors and perfumes to lure high bids. Bruce Lightner and Jimmy Riser will host as bonds and stamps sales are expected to set records during public displays and rallies in Frederick and Hagerstown amid a nationwide drive reaching hundreds of millions in sales.
Paris readies a hero's reception for General Eisenhower as Allied flags decorate the capital. Shops close and crowds gather after trains bring French civilians to the ceremonies. The Supreme Commander is due from Frankfurt on the Main this afternoon.
Etta Wilson Smith has been granted a divorce from John L Smith. Attorney Grace Gerber Silverberg represents Mrs Smith in the proceeding.
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