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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1942
Page
2
Washington reports war housing may shift to barracks and dormitories by year end to stretch scarce materials for worker housing. War plants face ongoing changes as shortages push earlier programs to be retooled, with scrap salvage urged to exceed usual levels.
Chester Morris shines as Boston Blackie in the latest film at Henrys Theatre. Adele Mara Richard Lane and George E Stone head a strong supporting cast. Blackie’s sentimental Christmas visit to State Prison features Eve a dancer and her brother Joe in a tense escape plot that tests the prisoners and the men who sent them there.
Senator Byrd told the Senate naval experts believe enemy submarines are based somewhere near the Atlantic coast with bases around the Caribbean. He urged breaking up these bases and suggested occupying Martinique if needed for protection. Senator Tydings proposed a reward of 25,000 to 100,000 for information on submarine refueling in the Western Hemisphere.
The area of Vatican City is reported as 108 acres, highlighting its small size and status as a sovereign city state enclaved within Italy.
David Swope a 49 year old Boonsboro man was injured in a two car collision on the Cavetown Boonsboro road near Cavetown yesterday at about 4 30 pm He was a passenger in the south bound car driven by Charles H Himes 37 of Brownsville Louis Dattillo 23 of Smithsburg was east bound and failed to stop at a boulevard sign striking the Himes car Dattillo was charged with failing to stop at the boulevard sign Swope received treatment for a shoulder injury at a Smithsburg physician's office
Shiloh June report outlines Sunday services on June 28 with Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 45 including Holy Communion. Evening activities include Senior Intermediate and Junior Christian Endeavor at 7. Ever Ready Bible class met recently with devotions and a business session. Hostesses served refreshments. attendees listed. Secret Sisters revealed and gifts exchanged. Children’s Day service held last Sunday. Local hospital operation for appendicitis involving Fred Travinger noted. Recent visitors named from Saxton Pa Wolfsville and nearby homes.
Heavier freight barges on the Rhine are required to halt at Mannheim while lighter vessels may continue upstream to Switzerland. The ruling affects navigation and port congestion as companies adjust routes and schedules amidst depth limits and seasonal flows.
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph A. Michela reported high regard for the Red Army after a three day tour with Major Richard Park Jr and two British officers. He praised morale, leadership, equipment and transport and said lessons learned would aid Allied troops. The observers studied organization tactics and supply amid limited artillery fire and rainy conditions.
Philadelphia June 26 Crooner Bing Crosby earned 300000 from Paramount last year placing him among the highest paid in the United States. He ranked second to Louis B Mayer at 704426 and was followed by Fred MacMurray 299333 and Bob Hope 254166, both at Paramount according to SEC reports.
Washington June 26 Marshall Field III publisher of the PM was assailed in the House by Representative Rankin for seeking to exempt Ralph Ingersoll from the draft to edit the newspaper. Rankin called Field the millionaire playboy and charged the publication stirs race trouble and abuses Congress.
A statement argued there was no reason to exempt his chief henchman from the draft while other single men across the country are required to serve, highlighting broad public opposition to perceived preferential treatment.
Part of Camp Albert C. Ritchie at Cascade will be renamed Camp Herbert R. O Conor from July 11 to August 15 while the Maryland State Guard conducts encampment and field instruction there. Lieut Col E Leslie Medeford signed General Order No 17 explaining the change is to avoid confusion. The regular Army will be
A government order states that Camp Ritchie will host a summer encampment for the State Guard. Attendance is voluntary, no pay is authorized, and only food and shelter are provided. The new name differentiates between two parts of the camp and reflects ongoing training.
Across the country seven towns carry the name Dixie reflecting a widespread usage of the title. Local lore ties vary by town with no single origin. Residents note confusion in mail and navigation but celebrate regional identity tied to the Dixie name.
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