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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1942
Page
1
British Commandos and light tanks press toward Diego Suarez Madagascar as Vichy reports signal nearby fall of the naval base. French forces include 1,500 troops and 3,700 colonial fighters amid jungle fighting on the island’s far north tip.
Diplomatic circles view Vichy resistance to British Madagascar action as potentially hostile to the United Nations and a basis for moves against Vichy bases near the Panama Canal. Washington prepares for Western Hemisphere repercussions while awaiting Roosevelt’s possible response to Britain’s policy.
Joseph A. Cantrel of Chevy Chase will speak at the Hagerstown Lodge of Elks Mother’s Day exercises at 2 30 PM Sunday in City Park. The program includes invited mothers of youths in federal or state services and addresses by Mayor Richard H. Sweeney Civilian Defense director and Exalted Ruler James McGuffin.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a city cleanup and salvage for victory campaign. Chairman Paul Set tle s says schoolchildren are enlisted and reports have been distributed in all city schools. Each child will show personal achievements and contributions to beautifying Hagerstown as part of the cleanup phase.
Mayor Richard H. Sweeney, after discussions with the United States Conference of Mayors, says Hagerstown should let federal authorities stabilize and reduce rents in the defense-rental area. The Price Control Act empowers the price administrator to set limits after a 60 day notice and follow up if locals fail to act. The mayor cited Washington experience in advocating federal oversight for defense housing rents.
The Hancock family led with 18 members registered for sugar ration cards in the county. A Hagerstown family registered 17 members, and two other large families of 14 and 15 were recorded by Hagerstown officials. The oldest registrant was 94 year old Wesley Brumback of Hancock, who signed without glasses.
George H. Gardner aged 48 of Smithsburg suffered a possible fractured elbow in a home accident yesterday. He was admitted to Washington County Hospital for treatment.
A county registrar recounts a woman asking to register an unborn child for ration cards. After registering her family, she planned to give birth soon and inquired if pre registering the new child would be acceptable. The registrar advised waiting until after birth for more complete information.
William C. Shadrack, 47, of this city, was fined 50 dollars and costs for theft of a watch but can have the fine reduced to 25 dollars if he returns the watch within three days. He pleaded not guilty but was convicted in city court after being charged with stealing the watch from a local establishment restroom. the watch owned by Wilbur H. Martin had been pawned.
R. J. Thomas, president of the CIO United Auto Workers, opposed General Motors Corp demand that the public be admitted to War Labor Board hearings on a contract renewal wage dispute. He also opposed a board order for a temporary extension of the current contract requiring double time for Sunday and holiday work, saying public hearings before the board would be acceptable.
The Navy announced a small Norwegian ship was torpedoed off the Atlantic coast. Survivors have been landed at East Coast ports.
The historic Harnish and Grimm store at Cearfoss, a community landmark for about a century, is being razed to improve sight lines for motorists. Built by Abraham Barnhart, it served as a store since its opening and witnessed many political arguments and tobacco trades. The business evolved through Harnish, Cunningham, Niswander, and Harper partnerships before Irvin Wertz’s family ties.
Three regional executives of the Office of Price Administration will visit the city Friday evening May 8 to attend a meeting arranged by F M Thomas of War Price and Rationing Board No 23 for Washington County. The 7 30 p m meeting at Woodland Way Junior High School aims to acquaint retailers and consumers with the General Maximum Price Regulation.
Forty Japanese planes were destroyed and 25 badly damaged when Major General Lewis H. Brereton's bomber force from India struck Mingaladon airfield near Rangoon. The heavy raid, the seventh in lower Burma since April 1, followed two prior flights, with fires seen 70 miles away and heavy anti aircraft and fighter opposition. The RAF also attacked barges carrying Japanese war material on the Chindwin river 400 miles north.
The Public Service Commission dismissed the petition by the Mayor and Council of Crisfield to build and operate a municipal power plant after hearings with the Eastern Shore Public Service Company opposing. The PSC found the utility holds a perpetual franchise and rejected terminating current service or substituting a new system.
Elmer Hoffman a 45 year old farmer near Libertytown is in critical condition at Frederick hospital after his left arm was mangled and amputated following entanglement with gears in a hammer mill driven by a farm tractor on his own farm yesterday.
In Cumberland Maryland May 6 the second trial of attorney C Walter Baker opened in circuit court. The indictment charges embezzlement of 1000 to 1750 dollars from Ross Brewer. State's evidence aimed to prove Baker did not pay a 1750 mortgage due September 1937, funds Brewer says were in Baker's possession from a prior settlement.
A terse Associated Press timetable lists Japanese advances in the Pacific theater with dates for Hongkong Manila Singapore Batavia Rangoon Bataan and Corregidor from December through May detailing key territorial milestones during the campaign.
Washington reports a day of constant artillery and air bombardment that shattered beach defenses of Corregidor and preceded a Japanese landing. Lieutenant General Wainwright’s final messages describe heavy casualties and severe damage to military installations as the assault across the channel began.
The Emblem of Honor Association awarded a Four-Star Emblem of Honor pin to J. L. Messersmith of 16 Madison Avenue in recognition of his four sons serving in the U S armed forces. Sons Harold A. Messersmith PFC Maurice L. Messersmith Pvt Glenn E. Messersmith and Richard E. Messersmith Yeoman 2nd class. Mayor Richard H. Sweeney slated to present. This marks the first such honor in Hagerstown.
Fred L. Rudy, a grocer on North Mulberry Street, reports daily theft of bread from his storefront doorway. Police will investigate and maintain close surveillance of the area.
Manila harbor fortress Corregidor capitulated to Japanese forces after unceasing artillery and air bombardment. Fort Mills and nearby batteries on Forts Drum Hughes and Frank surrendered as American defenses, starved of supplies, were overrun. Guerrilla actions persisted on Cebu Mindanao and Panay islands as word of General Wainwright’s fate circulated.
New York May 6 The debris proved the sub went straight to the bottom and the Axis raider was eliminated by the Atlantic patrol. An old four stack destroyer carried out the action in the early hours between 2 and 3 a m. The crew reported a silent, alert approach in darkness and then the encounter ended in victory.
Hancock defense training school started with 29 students signing up for a sheet metal course. Douglass Bivens said numbers may double in weeks as classes run 2 p.m. to midnight, with no limit on daily hours up to 200 hours before recommended for local plant work.
Japanese broadcasts report Imperial Headquarters announcing the capture of Akyab airfield south of the Burma India border about 300 miles from Calcutta. Akyab, the first Burma port in British hands, fell on Monday after heavy earlier air raids by the Japanese air force.
Winebrenner’s Garage in Highfield is named as one of three inspectors for Washington county by the Ration Board, expanding the local oversight role and signaling coordination with county authorities.
Flaming oil from 13 derailed Baltimore and Ohio tank cars destroyed three homes and a grocery store at Tollgate West Virginia. No injuries reported. Fifty car train spilled 20 000 gallons per car along the railroad right of way and nearby highway. State Road Commission closed highway as an overhead bridge burned. Wreck occurred near Tollgate crossing about 9 am near Union in Doddridge County.
Johnstown report says principal David J. Berti at Allport School issued ration cards for sugar. The youngest member of a family in the incident was born 45 minutes earlier, with the father still catching his breath after rushing from the hospital. The parent’s name was not released.
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