The New York Times (March 25, 1944)
Vesuvius quits erupting
Dust and ash problem, however, continues to plague traffic
Naples, Italy – (March 24)
Mount Vesuvius continued to pose a serious dust and ash problem for all communities and transit facilities along its south and southeastern slopes today, but the lava flow appeared definitely to be over.
The volcano was still spectacular with its enormous, thick cloud of lava dust fixed in the sky over the crater just as if it had been painted there.
The Allied Control Commission is still closely overseeing the situation, and Lt. Col. James Kincaid, provincial executive, maintained his emergency headquarters at Cercola.