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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-09-14
TEACHERS HEAR WORLD
TRAVELLER LECTURE AT
THEIR ANNUAL MEETING
kazmayer Gives Picture Of
World Conditions; Spoerlein
Heads Teachers Association

Robert kazmaycr, noted lecturer,
gave the teachers of Garrett county
picture of world conditions, how
America and Americans are looked
upon by other nations, and then sug-
gcSted several ways which were vital
in keeping America strong.
His address was given at the an
nual teachers meeting held Monday
in the Oakland High school audi
forum.
He pointed out the increasing i'm
portance of Russia in world activities
and declared America must maintain
the outer defense posts which were
being won from her enemies IN this
war, and remain strong internally in
order to maintain the balance of
power in the world.
He urged stronger discipline among
the schools, and healthier attitude
toward the need of continued hard
work to replace the attitude of those
who expect the rest of the world to
keep them, as cXemplified by the
man who goes to the Welfare Board
and says. "Well | don't have anything
to do, what are you going to do about
it?"
He said youth today must be given
the larger vision, of seeing the world
as a unit, not Just one country, and
he declared that an essential to keep
ing America strong was keeping
faith in Americas God.
Meet with Supervisors
Following Mr.. Kazmaycr's address
the teachers divided into units, high
school instructors conferred with
James f. Spitznas, state high school
supervisor for this area; and the
elementary teachers met with Miss
Kate Bannatyne and Mrs. Caroline
Wilson, county supervisors.
In the afternoon, at a meeting of
the Garrett County Teachers Asso-
citation Ernest Spoerlein, Oakland,
was reelected president; Merle Frantz
Oakland, was reelected vice-presi-
dent; Kathryn Speichcr, Grartsville,
was elected secretary; and Mason
Calls, Deer Park, was reelected
treasurer.
The group named Merle Frantz,
Oakland; B. O. Aiken, Accident;
Frank Getty, Grantsville; and Mrs.
Lena Walker, Kitzmiller, as delegates
to the State association meeting in
October.
Mr. Getty was also named to the
advisory council of the state asso-
citation for three-year period. The
association voted for 100 percent
membership in the state association
and voted to raise dues in the county
association to $500 per member.
There arc about $50 teachers in the
county.
1t was also voted to appoint a
salary committee to work on both
local and state problems, and this
committee will be named by the presi-
dent. Mr.. Frantz, Miss Ruth Field
and Erwin S. Smith, Oakland, were
named on a policies committee to
study bylaws and make recommcn-
dations.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-09-14
To Complete Savage
River Dam Following
Gernany's Collapse

Representative }. Glenn Beall, of
Maryland, and Jennings Randolph, of
West Virginia, yesterday advised the
chairman of the Upper Potomac
River Commission, by telegram, that
officials Of the War Production Board
have given assurance that with the
collapse of Germany the Savage river
dam project in this county will re-
ceive approval for completion,
The completion of the dam would
regulate the flow of water in the
Potomac river.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-09-14
Three Jap Beetles
Trapped in Oakland

Three Jananese beetles have been
trapped in the Oakland area this sum-
MGR, John Dewitt, in charge of this
work here, has reported. One was on
the Aurora road, near home of Ed
win Michael, one in vicinity Of Haw-
kinson garage, north Third street, and
one in the vicinity of home of Robert
tielbig, High street.
Last summer seven were trapped
in this area. Traps have been set out
in ten areas of the county and those
in Bloomington trapped ten, it was
reported several weeks ago.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-09-14
Named To Advisory Boards

Charles Reichenbecher, Of Accident,
and Z, +. McClintick, of Addison, Pa.
have been named to the Southern
States Advisory board for the f. S.
Duckworth agency, and Leslie j.
Stanton and J. P. Hershbcrgcr, of
Grantsville, have been elected to the
Advisory board for the w. Harold
Miller agency. Both of these agencies
are in Grantsville.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-09-14
Investigate Death

Sheriff George +. Coddington was
called Tuesday morning to German
to investigate the death of Charles
II. Eyer, aged about Sd, who was
found dead near the old bridge across
Potomac river.
Sheriff Coddington had Dr.. E. Z.
Sollars make an examination of the
body and it was determined that death
was due to natural causes The man
had been dead for several hours
when found.
Mr.. Eyer is survived by one son and
two daughters.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-09-14
7 INDICTMENTS
AREFOUND BY
GRAND JURY
No Indictment Returned Against
Mrs. l.. ID. Llewellyn, In Auto
Death Case Before Them

The Garrett County Grand Jury for
the September Term adjourned on
Tuesday afternoon after having been
in session for two days.
Neil c. FraIey, States Attorney,
said that the jurors had before them
rs witnesses and had returned seven
indictments. Mr.. Fraley also said the
jurors had heard evidence concerning
the death of Miss Maize Layman, II,
of near Finzel who was struck by an
automobile driven by Mrs L. d. Lew
ellyn, of Dams Mountain, near Mid
land, and that no indictments had
been returned against the woman.
Mrs. Llewcllyn had been released on
a bond of $1,000 pending the outcome.
No unusual cases are listed in the
indictments, the attorney said, declar-
ing there was one forgery case, and
the others were larceny and liquor
cases.
Prior to adjournment the jurors III
spected the various offices and county
buildings and made report which
was submitted to the Judges of the
Court, The report follows:
To the Honorable, the Judges of the
Circuit Court for Garrett County,
Maryland.
The grand jury for the September
Term, 1914, submits the following re-
port:
Following the Instructions of His
Honor Chief Judge Capper, we have
given careful consideration TO the
cases that have been brought to our
attention and have brought indict-
ments in all cases where we felt the
evidence warranted such action.
We have made an inspection of the
Court House, Jail and Sheriff's resi-
dence and desire to call to the atten-
ton of the County Commissioners the
following repairs which we think
should be made promptly:
The roof of the Court House is in
need of repair, as there is evidence
of leaks and the steps leading to the
front of the building are in bad re-
pair. Our attention has been called to
'ilN ~ GYM llNNb VI a lhNIltS lCSt iObiI
on the second floor of the Court House
and we would urge the Commissioners
to give this matter their early atten-
ton.
The front porch of the Sheriff's res
idcnce needs paint and the cat walks
in the jail are badly rusted and need
to be painted. The need of a garage
for the use of the Sheriff has again
been called to the attention of the jury
and we hope that this matter will be
given prompt attention,
We have examined the offices of the
Clerk Of the Circuit Court, Register
of Wills, County Treasurer and Coun-
ty Commissioners and we find them to
be in good order and the records prop
erly and carefully kept.
Judge Cappcr, in his charge to the
jury, called attention to the faulty
acoustics in the Court room. We would
suggest to the County Commissioners
that this be given their attention and
take necessary steps to remedy this
condition.
We desire to thank the States At
torney, Neil c. Fraley, for his assist
ance in our deliberations.
We also desire to thank His Honor
Judge Hustler for his assistance.
All of which is respectfully sub
mitted.
JULIUS B. LITTMAN, Foreman.
JOHN KHARE,
LESLIE SHARPLESS, Clerks.
The petit jurors have been notified
to report for duty on Monday morn
ing, September 25, at which time the
criminal docket will be taken up,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-09-14
Missing ii, Action

5 Sgt Donald B. Sturdivant, of
Rowlesburg, W. Va, chief radio oper-
ator on a BIZ Flying Fortress, has
been reported missing in action over
Germany since August %
Sgt Sturdivant is the eldest grand
son of c. +. Duckworth, a former
resident of Garrett county.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-09-14

Asst WEEK Governor Thomas E. Dewey began his $500
mile train trip which will take him and his party into q
states and following his first speech delivered last Thurs
DAY Philadelphia the New Deal party already shows indications
of the jitters
After hitting the New Deals defeasm he followed that up
the night Louisville KY with cearcu ideas making
tough for which the United States and other peaceovg
nations be willing fight followed by cooperative world
organization with force among the implements, to prevent
of
In his opening speech he fatty charged that the Roosevelt ad
mnraon afraid to let out of the army at the wars end
because of its inability to get the country going again and provide
Jobs Now the he declared the New Dealers unpre
pared give work to who want work Their only offer the
dole
This eXempes the "deeatism of the administration
which for eight straight failed to
economy the most wasteul extravagant
competent administration in the history of the nation
Dewey said he subscribed part the Deal
theory that the counrys industrial plant is built that the
Continued on Page Four)
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-09-14
Missing III Action

Pvt, Woodrow A. Craver, son of
Mr., and Mrs. Joseph Craver, Kitz-
miller, has been missing in action in
France since August IS. Pvt. Craver
entered the army year ago and
landed in France August 6.
Before entering the service he was
employed at the Philadelphia navy
yard.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-09-14
J. W. WhOrton Taken to Cumber
land Hospital Saturday

}. w. Whorton, of Oakland, was
taken to a Cumberland hospital last
Saturday where he remains a patient
in the medical ward He has been ill
for some time Of a heart condition.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-09-14
Water Main Repaired

City water was turned off for about
an hour yesterday afternoon to re-
pair leak which had occurred in
one of the mains on upper Second St.
The water situation remains eX-
cellent here, with both reservoirs
completely filled,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-09-14
WAR CONTINUES TO TAKE
TOLL OF LOCAL SOLDIERS
Pvt. John KrOnic and Major
Ralph Stanton are Listed This
Week AS Killed in Action

The war continues to extract its
toll of Garrett Countians with casual
ty messages arriving almost every
day, and sometimes several at time.
Pvt. John krOnic
One of those to be announced of
ficially this week is that of Pvt. John
Kronic, of Kempton, W. Va, killed
in action in France, on August 10.
Pvt. Kronic was the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Kronic, Kcmpton. In
the army for three years, he had
been overseas since last March.
Besides his parents, Pvt. Kronic
is survived by his wife, formerly of
Coketon, W. Va; four brothers and
two sisters.
Major Ralph l.. Stanton
Major Ralph Lcplcy stanton, son
Of Mrs. Bertha Lepley Stanton and
the late Howard Stanton, of Grants
vile, lost his life in a motor vehicle
accident, September 2, in India. Major
Stanton who served with the air force
quartermastcr corps. has been sta
toned in India for over two years.
Missing in Action
Mr.. and Mrs. Chaunccy NJ. Friend,
Friendsvillc, received message
from the War Department Sunday
stating that their son. SISgt. Chaun-
cey NJ. Friend, Jr., has been missing
in action since August %, over Hun
gary.
Sgt. Friend was graduated from the
Fricndsvillc High school and attended
Cathcrman's Business school, Cum
berland, prior to entering the service.
Wounded in Action
The War Department announced on
Saturday that Donald L. Lewis, staff
sergeant, husband of Mrs. Freda N.
Lewis, of Grantsville, had been
wounded in action in the European
JllCdIlc Oh wal.
Back on Duty
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Savage, of
FriendSville, were notified that their
son, Pvt. Irwin f. Savage had re-
turned to duty on August %. The
War Department had previously mott
fled them that their son was serious
ly wounded on Guam on July 2S, and
was in base hospital
Details of Sgt. Dauphin
Announcement of the death of Sgt
Carl A, Dauphin, %, son of Rev. and
Mrs. c. f. Dauphin, of Accident
which occurred in action in Franco
on August Is, was announced last
week.
Sgt. Dauphin was former employee
at the Celanesc plant in Cumber-
land, in the shipping department. He
entered the service December 9, 1912.
Surviving besides his parents are
six sisters, Miss Dorothy Dauphin,
Cumberland; Miss Jean Dauphin, in
training in Memorial hospital, Cum
bcrland; Mrs. Earl Hacnftling, Acct
dent, now residing in Florida, where
her husband is stationed with the
army; and Misses Lois, June and
Carol Dauphin, of Accident.
Sgt. Dauphin's father is pastor of
Zion Lutheran church at Accident.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-09-14
SemeY III 2mr>e44iue @.

Asst WEEK Governor Thomas E. Dewey began
mile train trip which will take him and his part!
states, and following his first speech delivered las
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-01-28
4fh War Loon Drive

Once again the citizens of Toledo and
Lucas County are being called on to give
their government their financial aid in
carrying on the war, in the Fourth War
Loan campaign which opened recently.
Workers of Toledo and Lucas County
are responding as promptly and generously
as before in meeting the request of their
government for additional funds to carry
the war 10 successful and victorious cul-
mination. Many workers have volunteered
for hOuse.tO-house canvasses in Toledo
and its vicinity.
To raise the S3S,O00,0O0 which has
been set as the Lucas County quota, will
require considerable effort and thousands
of people purchasing the bonds which are
for sale but we feel confident that the
campaign will prove as successful as the
previous drives and that labor once more
will show its patriotism with its money,
the same as il has with its time and skill
during these war months.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-01-28

either the President for his recommendation or
the proposal, for without any reservation say
that such law at this time is unnecessary and
cannot succeed in accomplishing the purpose
which the President mentioned in his message.
ILL ADVISED
In my opinion, the National Service Act re-
commentator was i'll advised and badly timed.
Had such law been proposed at the time con-
gress nullified the Presidents executive order
limiting Incomes and had the President used it
to also conscript capital he would have increased
his prestige. AS matters now stand, the opinion
Of most of the labor leaders is that the Presidents
proposal was wrong.
Had such proposal been made the day after
Pearl Harbor, it would have been lot more ap-
propriate than when production cut backs
are being made due to the large amount of war
goods and materiels produced by American
workers.
/ haven't the least doubt that most of the
workers feel the same way about the proposed
National Service Act as do, and feel that their
protest will pile up in ever-larger numbers to the
members of congress.
Whether congress will pass such an act as has
been recommended by the President / do not
know. have doubts if such law will be passed
because of the political situation which is becom-
ing more tense as nomination times comes closer.
l still think, however, that those who are opposed
to such an act would be wise to write letter to
their congressman and tell him that they are op-
posed to National Service Act, and do it now.
There plenty of reasons why such a law
should not be passed at this time and | believe
any worker who knows anything about his own
interests will be able to state his objections to IT,
in his own language.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-01-28
Cos Rates

Growing public dissatisfaction with the
local gas rates eliminated Wednesday
morning in the city council when dozens
of gas users crowded into the council
chamber to protest what they believe are
exorbitant bills.
Explanations of gas company officials
about curbstOne readings by inexperienced
and inefficient help who had replaced
trained meter readers taken into the armed
services and war industries are plausible,
but there is no excuse for the discourte-
Gus treatment given gas users who went
to the cOmpany's office to make their
complaints.
1t is our belief that the entire situation
with respect to gas company service and
rates should be investigated by Council,
and we want to commend Councilman
Michael Disable for bringing the gas situ-
alton to head.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-01-28
Reoms CGndidoeY

Frazier Reams, former Lucas County
prosecutor and collector of internal rev.
enue, has declared his candidacy for gov
ernor on the Democratic ticket.
Many comments have been heard from
the leadership and rank and file of organ
lied labor on Mr.. Reams' speech of last
Friday night in which he announced his
candidacy for governor. Consensus of
opinion among the workers is that Mr..
Reams gave labor inadequate treatment
and failed to make his position clear.
Labor cannot be dismissed by any Of
flee seeker in the year 19" in few
words. Not only is labor a great economic
force, but it carries large number of
votes which must be won before candi-
date can be elected to public office.
We sincerely hope that Mr.. Reams will
state his position on labor, and that he will
extend his remarks in such fashion that
every worker will know exactly where he
stands.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-01-28
infoHfiIe Paralysis Fund

Each year, Toledo has opened its heart
to the plea to support the Infantile Paral-
ysis Fund Drive which eliminates in the
Presidents Birthday Ball. This year will
be no exception.
No worthier cause could enlist the sym
pathy and support of the public than to
give our bit TO the cause of aiding those
who suffer the ravages which follow this
dread disease. The fact the drive has en-
listed the support of millions of people for
many years is indication that most people
are essentially kind and sympathetic.
We urge all of you to give to the March
of Dimes, and if it is at all possible, attend
the Presidents Birthday Ball tonight
There is a great deal of satisfaction in
knowing your dimes and dollars will be
used for good cause and may be the
means of restoring some crippled child to
a useful life.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-01-28
Soldiers
Letters
From Dick Smith

Dear Ollie:
I've finally found few spare
moments to send you my ad-
dress. | would appreciate it if
you would send me the back is
sues of the JOURNAL to Jan. z.
This basic training is quite a
life if you like this kind of life.
The Marine basic training is dif-
ferent from the Army and Navy.
Believe me, it is different. Dur
ing our eight weeks training we
are allowed no liberties what
ever.
It's just one steady tough
grind day after day-drilling,
classes, clothes washing sessions,
tests of all types. There just
isn't enough time in "a hours to
do everything that has to be
done.
Be sure and give my address
as am very anxious to receive
that good old UNION JOUR-
NAL and read the news about
my friends and former associ-
ates.
Tell Melvin and the rest of the
boys / said Hello and for any
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-01-28
Editors S Mail
Wants Cooperation

Dear Sir:
During the 3rd War Loan
Drive, cooperation between the
Union and the Spicer Mfg. Co,
established a record for bond
purchases which was outstand-
ing.
With government officials, in
cluding the President, as well as
Philip Murray and R. j. Thomas
making an appeal to the people
to support the 4th War Loan,
officers of the Spicer Unit ap-
preached the management of
the Spicer Co. to handle drive
No. a in the same fashion that
gave such excellent results in
the last drive.
The company flatly refused to
establish machinery for payroll
deductions to assist in collecting
the money for this worthy pur-
pose. Arguments with company
representatives have been to no
avail.
The excuse given by the COM
pany was shortage of help to
handle the detail, poor justifica-
tion when compared with the
worth of the cause. The patrio-
tic spirit of this large corpora
tion stops short of such coopera-
tion, despite the noble tenor of
its ads in the JOURNAL. This
hypocricy, by the way, meets
with the complete disapproval of
Unit members.
In the meantime, workers
throughout the plant are stop
ping union officials to ask when
the drive will begin so they can
make their pledges. Experience
has proven payroll deductions
facilitate bond purchases. s.
Apparently, the Spicer Co. is no
longer willing to cooperate with
the Treasury department, be-
cause of it's dislike for the work
ers and the Union to which they
belong.
Fraternally yours,
Henry Baum,
Spicer Unit.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-01-28


A POOR SUBSTITUTE
When the War Labor Board was created. Il
was intended to replace the right to strike which
the workers sacrificed in the interest of unity
and effective production to equip our own and
our allies armies. 1t was set up to give both. the
workers and the employers an impartial hearing
and adjust their differences 1t certainly was not
established to retard settlement of grievances or
to aggravate bad situations.
When the CIO gave its pledge that there would
be no strikes during the war, the workers ex-
pected that the government would take measures
to see to it that the War Labor Board would not
be utilized as weapon against the unions. The
fact that the War Labor Board has been aiding
employers in stalling and irritating workers with
just grievance has not been boon to industrial
peace, and it is with the greatest difficulty that
responsible labor leadership holds the workers in
line
BAD LEGISLATION
Nor has the passage or threatened passage of
vicious anti-abor legislation aided union leader
ship in controlling the situation with the rank
and file On the other hand it creates the feeling
in the workers ranks that they are being dis
criminated against and provokes them still more.
The surprising thing is that there is so little
labor trouble, and the real reason is not because
of any efficiency on the part of the War Labor
Board, universal cooperation on the part of the
employers; but because the American worker is
essentially loyal to his country and dedicated to
the cause which he believes is right. The only
thing that stands between maor industrial trouble
and the workers is the steadfast patriotism of the
workers.
LABOR BATTING
Despite the labor batting of many industrial
lists, failure of congress to stabilize economy
inability unwillingness of the War Labor Board
to speed up cases and others irritatons, labor has
still cooperated to a remarkable degree with the
war effort How long that cooperation can or
will continue in the face of increased rritations
which even now being applied to the workers
no one can say.
Behind the dissatisfaction which labor feels
lies cause a number of causes. but the prin, Z
ciple is the unjust advantage which has beerg
taken of labor's strike pledge. Labor fights
without weapons Management not only has not
given up its weapon but in effect has gained new
ones in the form of procrastnating War Labor
Board an6 reactonary congress
We can only solve our production and labor
problems when treat the two as problems and
seek the underlying causes. 1t would be wiser to
adjust the workers grievances now than to con-
tinue to try their patience to the breaking point.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-01-28

President r. j. Thomas of the
UAW -CIO, when he said, sit
smacks of slave labor"
There can be no doubt about
the Presidents recommenda-
ton, and no labor leader who
has the interest of his people
at heart could do otherwise
than object to such a service
act, yet, the President must
have had something more in
mind than greets the eye.
| do not want anyone to
think I am trvino +o defend