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Newspaper
Herald Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1945
Page
1
President Truman outlined a peace plan stressing self-government for deprived peoples, no foreign-imposed regimes, freedom of seas and trade, allied cooperation to prevent Nazism and fascism, UN peacekeeping, and economic collaboration to avert fear and want. The policy frames U S aims for a democratic, cooperative world order.
Realty market activity shows a spurt with numerous transfers. Listings include Benjamin Earl Davis to Merle G. Barlup for three lots on Georgia Avenue at 3200 dollars and J Donald Baker to George E. Ridenour for property on the east side of Cleveland Avenue at 3200 dollars. Other deeds involve Percy M. Murray to Roth Mack for land at First Street and Pope Avenue for 5800 dollars and Cornelia Funkhouser to Thos. P. Ploplis for the Lewis Orrick home at Potomac Avenue for 11300 dollars. Additional transfers cover properties along Williasmport-Clearspring road, Hagers town-Maugansville pike, East Baltimore, Virginia Avenue, Downsville, and Fountain Head with values from 800 to 11000 dollars.
Corl Oscar E. Long Jr., father of 3 year old David Long, arrives in Cumberland after flying from Liege to New York then by train. He meets his frail son who is fading, but hopes x ray treatments may help as Baltimore experts suggest.
American officials warn soldiers in Tokyo that while they may crave trinkets, Japanese are intent on currency. Maj. Gen. R. B. Woodruff, commander of the 24th Infantry Division, creates a program to buy up items for re sale through post exchanges at cost.
Paul H. Lettich of 921 Mulberry Avenue has been appointed a temporary mail carrier. Postmaster Thomas M. Simpson announced today. Lettich is a World War I veteran.
In Detroit Walter Reuther remained hopeful of settling the wage issue with General Motors while Chrysler workers vote on a strike posture. Among 22 304 of over 98 000 eligible Chrysler employees, 19 870 supported a strike, 2 359 opposed and 74 votes were voided. GM's tally favored a stoppage 70 853 to 12 438. About 200 000 eligible employees did not vote. Hollywood film workers near end of a long strike as growers and leaders agreed to settlement terms announced in Cincinnati. Philadelphia General Electric plant idled 5 000 workers after 800 night shift walkout over a contract dispute.
Harriman arrived in Moscow exhausted after 18 days away from his desk. Molotov’s reply to Harriman confirms his meeting with Stalin and notes Truman authorized the ambassador to learn of Stalin’s health. The Soviet leader appeared rested, despite foreign press reports of severe illness.
Baltimore marked the first postwar Navy Day with an estimated 100000 residents expected to tour 11 visiting warships including the Aircraft Carrier Randolph. A parade to city hall, a victory banquet, and public awards complemented Navy Week events as markets in New York and most exchanges closed to honor the occasion.
Two executive committee members of the Young Democrats of Georgia resign in protest after Eleanor Roosevelt was invited to address a state convention in Atlanta on December 3 and 4. They label her a advocate of racial equality and say invitations to Negroes conflict with Georgia Democratic principles. State Rep Jim Evitt Jr said Negroes would be welcome and a section of the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium would be reserved. The executive director Sid Williams denied any invitations and defended public attendance.
Britain’s severest storm in two decades eased last night as the liner Queen Mary with 1 020 passengers docked at Southampton after being storm bound off the Isle of Wight. The gale damaged seawalls and rang up heavy costs while many ships stayed at sea awaiting safer waters.
Springfield, NL Oct 27. An intruder broke in driving the Sullivan family out and left doors and windows open for hours. State police later killed and removed the trespasser, identified as a skunk.
Under normal conditions about three percent of the United States jute supply is sourced from Calcutta. The statement notes Calcutta as a key origin for raw jute used domestically.
Mrs. Margaret Bitner of Greencastle was described as in fair condition at Washington County Hospital after an accidental rifle discharge. While cleaning a bureau she found shells for her husband’s rifle, tested one, and the gun fired as she reached for her crying eight week old baby.
Tokyo police arrested 2,145 people accused of buying merchandise from American soldiers. Confiscated items included about 1,000 packages of cigarettes, candy, soap, matches and canned goods. Officials warned residents facing winter shortages to avoid purchasing American goods and said night raids could occur.
SUVA Fiji Islands October 27 The Gilbert Island native Nabetari fled Japanese on Ocean Island in April 1944 with six others. After seven months adrift crossing 1690 miles he reached the Ninjuo group north of Wewak New Guinea. He drifted, fished, drank rain water and shark blood before rescue. He later returned home to work with the British phosphate commission.
The agriculture department forecast for 1946 expects at least as much meat supply as 1945 with moderately lower returns for farmers selling meat animals. Retail price levels likely stay near 1943, even if ceilings are removed. Subsidy removals by mid 1946 could lower cattle and hog prices, with somewhat higher pork production anticipated.
Lawrence B. Fenneman praised the labor-management committee of Washington county at a dinner at Hotel Alexander. He noted the panel helped formulate and administer War Manpower Commission regulations and acted as an appeal body. Grafton Lee Brown, now state director of the USES, urged continued cooperation during reconversion. the panel remains advisory to USES as the WMC ends.
Richard Cecil Grove finishes a year in the Washington County Jail after conviction for setting fire to the McEwen Furniture Company warehouse. He appealed last November and awaits the Maryland Court of Appeals opinion after being in custody since his arrest October 27 following a string of fires in Hagerstown. Officers say he confessed to several blazes, including the McEwen fire.
A hit-and-run driver severely damaged Ella Bowers automobile near her home on North Mulberry Street last night. A separate note states that Brazil's diamond production accounts for about three percent of world total.
A column notes several local servicemen returning or being discharged. Cpl Hillard F. Grim of Dargan reports 20 months overseas and a Paris meeting with an old friend. Pvt Morris H. Martin of Hagerstown and Staff Sgt George S. Howard Jr. of Funkstown are discharged from Fort Knox and Westover Field respectively. The piece ends with a note on the music term scherzo from Italian.
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