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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-24

Mighty oaks from little acorns
grow.
Keep up the fight boys, while we
grab the dough.
This couplet seems to be exempli.
fed by The Triumph Explosive Com
pany from testimony given before
the Senate investigating Committee
in Washington during the past week
During the session of the last
Maryland Legislature Bill was
prepared and presented to permit
the manufacture and sale of fire
works in Maryland. Petitions, per-
suasions and petty peanut politics
were worked overtime throughout
the State to create sentiment for
the passage of this bill which
would have enabled all the little
boys of Maryland to burn their fing-
ers, put out their eyes, and incident
ally blow up their grandmothers
every Fourth of July. After the most
strenuous efforts by the sponsors
and advocates of this measure 1t was
finally brought to a vote in the Sen
ate and defeated with the tremen-
dous minority vote of one. This lone
one vote was cast by the sponsor of
the bill, our Cecil County State Sen
ator, one Cecil Clyde Squier, who at
least proved himself to be gallant
soldier by remaining on the firing
line until he had exploded his last
penny torpedo and went down in
final defeat with his reed stem pipe
still smoking. Among the arguments
put forth for the passage of this
nefarious measure was the threat
that unless it was passed and be-
came a law the Triumph Company
would fold up and go to warmer
cline, thereby leaving Elkton and
Cecil County to face the loss of a
concern giving employment to sew
eral hundred persons. Instead of
folding up and going to a warmer
cline it adopted some of the tech
nique from that region, as was
shown by testimony given before the
investigating committee in Wash
ington during the past week.
The House Naval Affairs COM
mittee was informed today that
three self-styled "sales engineers"
stood to garner huge commissions
on millions of dollars of Govern
ment war work in plant which the
Government itself built.
The disclosure, which ELECTED ex-
pressions of amazement and concern
from committeeman, came from j.
B. Decker, vice president and gen.
eral manager of the Triumph Elk
plosive Company, Elkton, where the
Government spent $4,0O0,000 to
supplement the company's facilities
with factories of its own.
Decker testified that Triumph,
which operated the Government
plant as we'll as its own, had con-
tract with the Washington sales en-
cheering company of Shirley, Oh
colt and Nichols, emitting the three
partners to / percent of the amount
of Navy work secured from the
Government-owned plant.
His disclosure came after Chair
man Carl Vinson ID. Ga.) of the
committee accused the ''sales en-
gineers'' of having an inside track"
in the Navy Department that enab-
led them to obtain contracts for
their clients and a profit of $685.
7O1 for themselves in the first six
months of 1912.
The partners are A. P. Shirley,
onetime Army major; F. B. Olcott
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-24
Unauthorized Solicitation

July II, 1912
Editor Midland Journal:
My attention has recently been
called to the fact that an individual
purporting himself to be an agent
for members of the Naval Service,
has sought contacts in nearby COM
munities to arrange for the housing
of these people and their families.
Such design, without proper
written authority, and signed by me,
is without foundation, and this Office
would be privileged il your paper
would do all in its power to discour-
age any so-called agents efforts In
this connection.
Yours very truly,
George T. Campbell
Commander of U. 8. Navy
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-24
goth Division Association

July 10, 1912
To the Editor:
The 29th (Blue & Cray Divi-
sion Association will hold it's annual
reunion in Baltimore, Md, Septem
Der 9Th, 9Th and 9TH. The 18th. is
Labor Day. A number of members
of the Association live within your
sphere of influence, and we are ask
ing that you publish this as well as
subsequent releases not only as
matter of news but as a service to
to these old timers. The War to End
All Wars didn't do it,; and the old
sters can be of material and moral
assistance to the youngsters who are
fighting World War ii.
The Blue G Gray Division was
formed originally from the National
Guards of Maryland, Virginia, New
Jersey, Delaware and the Distric tot
Columbia; but when the pressure
became great and requirements
were needed, men from every State
in the Union were assigned to the
Division, which made splendid
record. All old Blue & Gray men
are justly proud of that record, and
they earnestly desire that the new
29th Division keeps up the tradi-
lions they established. Maj. General
Milton A. Reckord says they will.
The four miles the old Blue &
Gray Division gained against stiff
opposition in their So days in the
front lines doesn't seem like much
compared with modern Blitzkriegs,
but it was plenty tough, then as the
DIVISIONS 951 dead and apps
wounded will testify; and the two
thousand prisoners taken knew they
were up against big-league competi-
ton.
The Reunion this year necessarily
will be serious meeting, and while
those who attend will have time out
for a little fun, they will be
seeking ways and means of building
up the morale of the youngsters in
the service and of the old folks at
home; and it probably will be the
last reunion for the Duration. Visit
ing members will carry home with
them some first class ideas of what
to do and how to do it in these try
ing times; and it behooves every
member who possibly can attend to
be on hand. Talking over old times
in the field with their buddies will
bring solace and encouragement,
and the reunion will be decided
help to the war effort.
We are especially anxious this
year to list in our program the
names of all former 29ers who are
again in the service. Also, to list the
names of the sons of any of the
29ers who are now in the service.
All members who desire to have
their names added to these lists
should send them to VIM. c. Nick
las, General Chairman, 431S Wal
Their Blvd, Baltimore, Md, at once.
One doesn't have to search far
to find veteran Blue & Gray men
doing bit more than their share
In carrying today's burdens; and
one will find that the man who did
his job back in 1s17-1S is pretty
sure to be doing his job today, and
doing 1t rather we'll. We want him
to do it better, and we want to see
him here arly in September. Won't
you help turn him out? Thanks.
Sincerely,
VIM. c.. Nicklas
1942 National Reunion Committee
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-24
Elkton Man Gets Post

William T. Griffin has been APP
pointed manager of the unemploy-
ment Office in Elkton, to All the
vacancy caused by the death of the
late Hugh Falls Of Port Deposit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-24

With Mexico in the war and bait
ties raging in the direction Of
TROLL. there may be more than poet
ic fancy In that theme song Of the
Marines.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-24

More Rain Needed to Complete
Plowing''-headline. Just once we'd
like to zee . rain plevtAE
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-24

In figuring our losses the Japs
show that they are worse In arith-
metic than we are,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Slaybaugh
spent the weekend in Fayettesvill,,
Pennsylvania.
Rev. ]. r. Bicking will have
charge of Brandywine Summit Camp
meeting in August.
Ross B. Cameron of Allenhurst,
N. j., was Rising Sun visitor on
Sunday.
Mrs william T. Jenness Is SER
iously III at her home near Coloys,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Crane, New
York, were recent guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clinton Logan.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-11
Capital S Girls
Need Iron Nerve

WASHINGTON, May II GNS)
girls today were adj
viSed not to come TO Washington
for wartime jobs as the nations
represents a mental haz-
ard right now.
Addressing the Social Hygiene
Society Of Washington. Or. Win
fred Overholser, psychiatrist. and
head of st. Elizabeth's Hospital,
said.
"Many girls coming TO Wash
ingtOn have become unstable,
discontinued and have gone off
on a tangent. Many of these
have been I'm mental hospitals.
But, with the tensions, economic
and social, the high cost OF liv-
ing and the greater number Of
single girls than men, I would
advise girls not to come here.
when they get their pay
check from the government and
pay their bills, they finally dis
cover that they are not as well
off As they were when they left
home"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-11
DETROIT EVENING TINES lPHoNE CHERRY ssOO1

main I'm AZ unless his status II
altered with relations to the
cause for such a classification.
II Is unlikely his case will be
reviewed again at this time.
Mrs. S. j.: Q-Is an alien (Ca'
madam born) classed 4-F2 Has
this classification been changed
just recently? Who is classed
AZ at present?
CLASSED IN DC
Ali he has not taken out
his first papers, a co-belligerent
aAen Is classified In &C. III he
has taken out his first papers
then he will be classified as any
American citizen.
There have been numerous
changes In the Selective Service
and Training Act since 1t was
first passed In 1910, with rela-
ton to Class Az, as well as
other classifications. Classed In
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-11

can citizen. In 1910 she married
a Canadian and became a Ca
madam. citizen. Meanwhile. in
1906, she had a son by the second
husband. before they we're mar
ried. Is she a citizen of the
United States. as she is since liv-
ing here? Could the son claim
American citizenship?
A-She and her son are both
Canadian citizens.
SALLY: Q--Is il necessary 10
inform the draft board that /
worked a short time after my
husband received his QUESTIONABLE
even though / was not working
then and am not employed now :?
He is in Class ga.
Ayes.
r. G.: Q-My boy friend, regis
tered in the first draft, has been
classified and reclassified, both
times being placed in AZ.
Is there a possibility of his being
classified a third time?
Alt Is most likely he will re-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-11
Diet Wards Off
Pdndd' S Ulcers

CHICAGO, May IL GNS).-
Partly because of blameless habits
Of living-she doesn't smoke, drink
or eat fats-Mei Mel was pro-
nounced on the road to recovery
at the Brookfield Zoo today, after
an eight-day siege of what was
believed to be stomach ulcers.
Mel Mel is the zoos famous
randa, and news that the furry
almost human pet was Ill brought
inquiries from all parts of the
country about her health. Prom.
inent physicians were consulted in
the case.
Edward II. Bean, zoo director
said today:
81 believe Mel Mel II on the
way to recovery and will live.
She has been seriously Ill. and
IL was feared for a time she
would die. but she has now been
shifted to diet suitable for
persons suffering from ulcers
milk, syrup, plain white cereal,
boiled carrots and baked ba-
nanas and sweet potatoes.
"The new diet has strength
ened Mel Mel. She can now get
to her feet. IL her illness was
ulcers, rs we believe. she should
have a good chance for recovery,
because she doesn't smoke, eat
fats or drink. I believe our
fight has been won."
Mel Mel, brought from China. Is
by far the most popular animal al
the zoo and favorite with Chi.
caCo children.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-11

Times offers you, for only
15c an attractive 20-page
War Insignia Album. containing a
place for your stamp, plus data
about various insignia. You can
order the album when you send
for your stamps, or you can order
separately, but you are urged to
bear in mind that you DO NOT
have to buy the album to get the
valuable official FULL COLOR
UNITED STATES WAR INSIG-
MA STAMPS.
These stamps are FREE. abso-
lutely and young and old are
invited to take advantage of this
offer. Start your collection today.
Please remember this is a NEW
poster stamp series with NEW
insignia!
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-11
CLIP THIS STAMP
81. MEwHERE IN

81. "S o ME WHERE IN
THE PACIFIC. Jan. 2S, 1912.
Lone United States motor
torpedo boat sinks japanese
battleshIp and escapes un-
harmed"
AUSTRALIA, March IL,
1912. General Douglas Mac
Arthur arrives To take SUI
preme com m and of the
United Nations military Oper-
atiOns In the Pacific. Fast
torpedo boats play ma jor role
In the historic 'bredkthrOugh'
Of the japanese blockade
around Bataan Peninsula as
they whisk the hero of the
Philippines and stan 20 rem
devious with waiting planes.
These and other units Of
the United States Mosquito
Fleet are writing history into
the log Of the American
Navy. Faster and more mo-
bile than any surface craft,
moro accurate. and therefore
more deadly than submersi-
bles, these tiny supercharged
motor boats may launch Tor
pedoes with rapierlike speed.
Each may deliver the capable
sting OF destruction so aptly
symbolized by a Walt Disney
artist--a business-bent mos
quito riding atop torpedo
In full flight.
Combat Insignia stamp Design. Copy
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-11
Worlds Meenesi Man

CHICAGO, May IL. GNS4.-
John Sarna -. OF Chicago was
nominated today for the oft-dis-
Duied title OF worlds mcaneS
man lie stole a Spitz dog from
2-year-old joyce Valenta. and
traded the dog for a glass Of beer.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-11

Battle them with Lavoptik. Prompt
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soothes tired eyes or money re-
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-11
AT. generally, are the mentally,
morally and physicaIly unfit.

Az, generally, are the mentally,
morally and physically unfit.
Mrs. M. D.: Q-My son sailed
from New York on the S. S......
on ...... and has not been heard
from since. AS he is in the mer-
chant marine would / be notified
in case the ship has been sunk =?
A-Not necessarily, rs they
may have no proper record Of
your Relationship and address,
eta IL Is advisable that you
write TO the Merchant Marine.
listing all details and informa-
ton on your son.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-11
MARRIEs AMERICAN

A FRIEND: GA friend of
mine came to this country from
England e. years ago, married an
American and became an Ameri-
T1yyr- mr. @ f-x,u-n.sr
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-11
Get New Series
Of War Insignia
Published Today

Now'S the day go. the time -,
20 start your collection Of The
NEW so Official FULL COLOR
UNITED STATES WAR INSEG4
MA STAMPS which The Detroit
Times offers 70 YOU absolutely
FREE.
Today RICH, NOW &C.. YOU
can Get on YOUR way toward own
inc this entirely NEW collection
Of poster stamps with designs
erected by Walt Disney Mosquito
boats. submarines. coast artillery
field artillery signal corps. anti
tank batallions and other units Of
Uncle Sans fighting forces are
represented in the beautiful full
color insignia.
There's absolutely no red tape
10 this offer, No contest, No eS-
says 10 write. No puzzles to solve!
No strings.
BLACK AND WHITE COPY
Every day. starting TO-DAY. in
the daily and Sunday Detroit
Times, you will find a black and
white stamp copy of a full color
War Insignia Stamp Such copies
are eXchangeahle for the full
color stamps. which are beautifully
printed on fine paper. gummed.
perforated. and serially numbered
When you obtain 10 Of these
black and white copies (ANY 10
will do. as the copies do not have
10 be consecutively numbered) you
can send TO Detroit Times War
Insignia Stamps. p. O. Box 1918,
Detroit, Mich. and obtain the first
10 full color stamps in the series
of five sets of 10 full color insignia
In this educational, patriotic, and
thrilling NEW series of full color
United States War Insignia
Stamps.
And so on through the remain
Ing sets of 10! 1t is very important
that you enclose a self-addressed,
stamped envelope. and that you
fill in. with legible handwriting,
The Information required on the
coupon printed each day In con-
nection with the black and white
stamp copy.
COLORED INSIGNIA
Thousands collected the full
color United States Air Force In
sigma Stamps. which were offered
free by The Detroit Times. They'll
not need to be invited a second
time TO start right now collecting
this new series of beautiful FULL
COLOR UNITED STATES WAR
INSIGNIA STAMPS. MultitudesI
of other poster stamp collectors
will join theml
Make a collection of these FULL
COLOR UNITED STATES WAR
INSIGNIA STAMPS! Tell your
friends about them ask them
To start collecting, too! These
stamps will grow in value from
year 10 year and will be muchI
sought as momentos of the World
War.
When you get your FULL
COLOR WAR MIA
STAMPS, you doubtless will want [
a place in which to put them. For
your convenience. The Detroit
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-11
Helps You Overcome
FALSE Teeth
Loosensss and Worry

80 longer b. annoyed or feel 80 a.
ease because ~ loose wsuhiy false
teeth FASTEETH. an improved aka
line tu0u-acidl powder sprinkled oH
your plates holds them frmer 80 they
feel more comfortable. Soothing and
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-11
Fighting Mans Friend
Fighting Mans Friend
Attempted Theft
No Barrier TO
S. Citizenship
BY r. JEROME PETIT
Defense Editor. Detroit Times

INTERESTED WIFE. Q-Why
is il that in the list Of draftees
being sent from Detroit that
Board No. 5 is never mentioned ?
aboard No. s. a. well a.
other Wayne County draft
boards, are listed whenever
selectees are sent from that
particular board. II your hus-
hand wishes any specific in
formation concerning his draft
status, he should contact his
board directly.
p. r. s. Q-My husband was
born in Canada and has lived here
a number of years and is desir-
Gus of becoming a citizen. Sew
eral years ago he attempted TO
steal an article from one of the
larger stores. was caught, and
taken 10 the store office where he
made a confession, was released
and warned never 10 attempt such
thing again.
He has never been In any other
trouble or ever in court. Is there
a record of such a confession and
could he apply to become a
lcitizen?
NO RECORD
A--There Is no official record
OF such confession and such
an act probably would be no bar
to his becoming an American
citizen now.
MRS. B. G. c.: Q-My husband
spent two years in the national
guard and when they were mo-
bilized he was discharged. He has
been turned down by insurance
companies and has been told he
has a heart condition. although he
has not been examined by army
medical authorities.
He is classified in ga and we
are expecting baby in july. Will
he be reclasSified in a different
class? He registered in Pontiac
but we have moved to Detroit.
What board Is he in now?
Ale will retain his S-A cias-
sificatiOn but he should notify
his local board Of the expectant
birth. He is still registered with
the original Pontiac board and
must keep them informed at all
times OF changes In address. III
he is concerned over his CLASH
ficatiOn or status he should get
In touch with the Pontiac board
Immediately.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-11
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-11
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-11
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-11
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-11
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-11
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-11
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-11

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-11
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