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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1943
Page
6
Washington reports a worsening gasoline shortage on the Atlantic seaboard as an Office of Defense Transportation order curtails deliveries. The directive targets 13 northeastern states and DC, forbids most Sunday deliveries, and reduces mileage for buses, trucks, and taxis.
Fifty-two alleged violators of the pleasure driving ban in Washington County were reported to the Ration Board by OPA investigators and local police. They will be called before the Legal Panel for hearings next week. Most violators were Hagerstown and county residents found at amusement places and taverns. If found guilty, their gas ration coupons will be suspended up to ten days to the duration. Four or five taxicabs were among those reported for driving to a baseball game. OPA checks will continue through Memorial Day. Local distributors reported no gas shipments in 24 hours. Filling stations were warned not to sell more than three gallons to any book holder with under a quarter tank unless necessary.
Reported possibility of an early call for 38 to 45 year olds to meet Army quotas, though local boards have no orders. Those in 1-A with added H could be inducted if proclaimed, likely for non combatant duties to free fit men for front lines. The 1-AH plan anticipated roughly 19 percent of any future quota.
The Board of Education will meet this afternoon to decide if Monday May 31 will be a school holiday for Decoration or Memorial Day. With May 30 on Sunday this year, questions arise on closing. The decision is expected to declare Monday a full holiday. banks and libraries will be closed. stores and some industries likely to follow.
Eight slot machines and a horse race device were seized in a rear Brunswick room at Darr confectionery and beer tavern. Proprietor Luther B Darr posted 1000 bond for maintaining a gaming table. employee Aivie S Stouts posted 1000 for operating a gaming table. Three minors were present. State's Attorney Edwin F Nikirk led the raid and said wives and workers had suffered gambling losses. Carr and Stouts held for the next special grand jury.
The shifting of Hagerstown from group II to group III by the War Manpower Commission prevents partial plant shutdowns and furloughs. Brewer L. Stouffer, chair of the Hagerstown War Manpower Committee, says local workers can stay full time as contracts may be extended and new contracts awarded due to adequate labor supply. Local laundries had applied to the WMC for consideration amid the regrouping.
Local stocks declined from two weeks ago with P. E. 6 percent preferred selling at 126 per share and Fair stock at 69. Williamsport Bridge traded at 32.50, while private sale offers nearby ranged around 126 and 27.
Draft boards announce changes in 4-F classifications for social diseases. Registrants with venereal or similar conditions may be inducted under Army supervision for treatment. Last month four such individuals joined the local quota. The 4-F group now includes those with hernia, previously excluded, making them eligible for early induction.
Most public schools in the city and county plan inter class track and field meets later this week following a Board of Education suggestion. In wartime conditions, schools will hold individual meets this Friday afternoon with teachers serving as referees and timers.
The Fairchild Employa Recreation Association invites the Democratic Organization Club of Washington County to participate in a mass prayer offered by war workers and the public in City Park Monday May 31 from 7 15 to 8 p m. William Preston Lane Jr president of the club has accepted the invitation for the club and urges full attendance at the park.
Henry W. Calloway a 30 year old forgery offender was sentenced to two years in the Maryland Penitentiary by Judge Joseph D. Mish after admitting past forgery terms. Calloway, who operated at a leading hotel, appeared with several accomplices as four prisoners received prison terms and six others were paroled or given suspended sentences.
Mrs Mary E Pope sues Edna Jane Davy Muir once known as Cinderella girl for 50000 dollars claiming she wrongfully sought to alienate her husband Joseph Pope from his wife. suit cites actions starting Aug 15 1940 and names Prentiss W Evans as the state’s attorney. Muir estranged wife of a soldier and recently acquitted on cruelty to animals charge.
A mother in East Franklin Street reports her 25 year old son Lieut Lawrence E Wolfe missing in action since May The Army Air Forces navigator was stationed in England when his last dated letter arrived May 6 Relatives suspect he was shot down and captured over Europe Wolfe has served since 1941 and spent his last furlough at home in March before overseas transfer.
The United States seeks a summary judgment in a Sherman Act antitrust suit against the Associated Press. The civil action asks a three judge court to compel AP to provide news and pictures to any newspaper willing to cover its proportionate gathering costs. The unusual move bypasses open testimony.
The City and County Board of Education announced that starting Friday, June 4, only half day sessions will be held each day until the closing day on Friday, June 11. The opening day for September is not decided, but Labor Day week Wednesday is likely. this yields an 88 day vacation.
The Mississippi and Illinois rivers preserve a furious flood front from St. Louis to Cape Girardeau and from Peoria to the Father of Waters, laying waste crops, property, and livestock. About 160,000 people are homeless in the six state flood zone, with 47 dead as soldiers and engineers lead rescue and relief efforts.
Tass reported a letter from a dead German soldier describing Essen as heavily bombed and comparing it to Stalingrad. A German girl wrote to her sweetheart that Essen is bad and that they sit in a cellar waiting for death.
Allied forces launched a heavy strike on Rabaul New Britain firing 16 tons of explosives and incendiaries from Flying Fortresses and Liberators. Fire lit aircraft hangars as aircraft from Vuaakanau Lukunai Rapopo and the sulfur creek seaplane base were hit with no Allied losses reported.
The draft board calls numerous men to Baltimore for final physicals on Thursday May 27. Listed are Ralph R. Ricketts, Charles W. Sodergren, Howard E. Wiltshire, Joseph A. Peters, Claire C. D. Dobbs, Raymond G. Schildt knecht, Horace D. Kefauver, John T. Baker, Hugene R. Siebert, Marion E. Fish, Charles G. Byrd, Ralph L. Lorshbaugh, Melvin E. Ward, Robert S. Martin, Lawrence H. Cottrill, Lloyd C. Smith, Clarence R. Keller, Paul V. Smith, among others. Page continues.
London May 25 The Aneta agency reports a new ordinance bars Jews from residence in Amsterdam completing a broader anti Jewish measure in occupied Holland. Wholesale arrests of Jews have been ongoing. Also reported is the sale of The Piney Mountain Inn on the Lincoln highway near Caledonia Park to John A. Dice of Chambersburg, who plans to operate it. the inn contains 44 rooms, a 12 car garage and 48 acres.
Auto thieves have resumed activity in Williamsport. Last night a Buick convertible owned by Joseph E. Widmyer was stolen from in front of St. John’s Lutheran Church on South Potomac Street. Police warn owners to secure ignition and doors as the market for stolen cars remains strong across the country. Captain William H. Peters notes thieves can alter engine numbers and forge titles easily.
Moscow reports reveal U S Lend-Lease plans with Edward R Stettinius Jr detailing American war supplies. Russia prioritizes tanks and trucks and received 45 percent of planes shipped early 1948. Funds of 6 274 009 009 dollars set aside for lend lease. Russians to receive a third of such supplies this year.
Reports from Switzerland and Rome describe thousands of refugees fleeing north from southern Italy and the islands as Allied air attacks expand into Sardinia Sicily and the Italian mainland. Crown Prince Umberto warns Italians of arm shortages while Mussolini tightens party measures for defense.
Attractive Helen Aileen Randle was sentenced to five years in the Maryland women's prison after a manslaughter conviction for the shooting of 17 year old Alma Willey during a domestic quarrel. Judge Melvin said the act was not justifiable or excusable and the jury gave her the benefit of the doubt.
Baltimore faced transportation disruption as a partial walkout by AFL affiliated employees reduced bus service to about 54 percent of normal and street cars to around 8 percent. A Transit Company spokesman cited gasoline shortages and minimal picketing, with police on duty and details limited to early shifts.
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