Evening star., 1944-01-22
War Bonds
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dSeI Ol Tie SCaCe F1nance Commit
tee. The States goal for sales to in
dividuals is $78,00O,00O.
Meanwhile, Elmer Davis, director
OF the Once of War Information,
and John J. Pelley, president Of the
American Association OF Railroads,
issued appeals to the Nation in con-
nection with the bond drive. Speak
ing on radio program last night,
Mr.. Davis said that the war in
Europe was entering a decisive
phase and that everyone ought to
chip in and take part"
II am sure that the men in Italy
and the men who are fighting else
where in Europe and the men fight
Ing In the Pacific" he said, would
like to feel that the whole country
is In back Of them. They will know
how quickly and how successfully
we enlist in the common effort"
Mr.. Pelley expressed confidence
that the country's railroad workers
would give strong support to the
campaign.
Americas railroaders know what
War Bond purchases mean," he
said. That is why they have reg
ularly invested their earnings in
bonds and stamps"
Mr.. Pelley said the Fourth War
Loan drive came "at perhaps the
most crucial stage Of the war"
1T has come just before our in
vasion OF Hitlers European fortress,
and the Inauguration of other ma
t jor offenses designed to deal de-
cistve blows to our enemies"
The Liberty ship American Mar
iner. tied up at the, Municipal
Wharf. remained center of inter-
est for thousands who have been
taking advantage Of the daily visit
ing hours from 2:30 to S pm. and
from 7:30 to 10 pm.
Those aboard yesterday afternoon
witnessed ceremony in which, AL
exander Waigandt, 20, of Astoria,
Long Island, purser on q merchant
ship, was awarded the Merchant
Marine Distinguished Service Medal.
Mr.. Waigandt received the decora-
ton from Capt. Edward Macauley,
U S. NJ, retired, acting for Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Rear Admiral
Emory s. Land, chairman OF the
Maritime Commission.
Reboarded Abandoned Ship.
Mr.. Waigandt was one of four men
who volunteered to reboard his
abandoned ship in Mediterranean
port to prevent flames from spread
ing after the vessel had been hit by
shrapnel and its cargo of gasoline
set aflre. Mr.. Waigandt battled for
several hours in a hold adjacent to
the blazing gasoline to keep a large
quantity of aviation fuel from catch
ing fire from the heat.
Today Is District day aboard the
Mariner, and workers in municipal
departments were to be released
from their jobs to visit the ship
between 10 am. and noon. EN-
ployes of the Commerce Department
and their families will 60 aboard
tomorrow.
Also scheduled to see the ship to-
morrow are members of the Ma
tional Press Club and their families
This group is scheduled to be on
hand at II am.
Comdr. Joseph H. Masse, skipper
OF the craft, said War Bond booths
on board are well on their way to-
ward selling the 100000 worth of
bonds which has been fixed as their
quota. The price of Liberty ship
is $2,00o,0O0.
Quota Established.
A quota of 5000 of War Bonds
per person has been established for
employees In the Districts retail
stores, according to James w.
Hardey, chairman of the War
Finance Committees Retail Di-
vision. Mr.. Hardey also announced
that Everett J. Boothby, vice
president and general manager of
the Washington Gas Light Co., had
accepted the appointment as vice
chairman of the retail group.
Mr.. Howard Nichols, chairman of
the Women's Division, asked for
more volunteers to staff the bond
booths that have been set up
throughout the city. Two classes
for those interested are to be held
next week-one at pm, Tuesday,
in room 439 of the Washington
Building, Fifteenth street and New
York avenue NV, and another at
10:30 am. Friday in the board room
of the American Security Building,
730 Fifteenth street NV.
Samuel L. Forst, manager of Fan
& Bills Restaurant, 1882 Connecti-
cut avenue NV, said more than 80
per cent of his employees were allot-
ing at least 10 per cent Of their pay
in bonds. Payroll allotments are
increasing all over the city, accord
ing to Robert c. McCann, chairman