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Newspaper
Herald Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1947
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text from a 19th century paper lists publication details and rates. Mentions editor Joseph and Hari, City of Angerstown carrier terms, subscription prices, and AP copyright notice. Indicates local news republication via Associated Press.
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted a rate increase for Pullman sleepers without hearings, allowing a 1 to 10 percent rise. The agency noted no prejudice to requests for suspension under Section 15. A separate arbitration granted rail workers a 10 cent hourly increase, costing roads about 458 million annually, fueling ongoing inflation concerns about future freight rate hikes and price levels.
The article argues American coal mines are the world’s most advanced and productive, due to long mechanization and high wages. It notes British socialization reduced output while U S production rose, creating abundant coal. War and European shortages boost reliance on American coal, helping stabilize economies and potentially avert dictatorships.
A large number of children return from summer youth camps full of enthusiasm and vitality. Active outdoor life, swimming, games, and exercise have strengthened them physically and sharpened their ability to work, play, and study. Camp discipline and experienced youth leaders foster character development and useful skills, with structured programs preventing idle time and ensuring lasting benefits.
The author contrasts Nova Scotia island life with New York City, lauding the clear air, pine scent, and wild berries on the island. They reflect on self made artifacts, eulogize nature’s resilience, and note how even debris from the shore becomes furniture and a writing table.
A spoof column listing absurd ideas from a mid west railroad firm and a comical set of inventions. It jokes about confusing signage for dining cars and signs about quietness. Also mocks dieting devices and a flying “angelsphere” term with a gag about field glasses predicting horse race winners.
A satirical column imagines a two passenger no lock bathroom as global chaos abates. It notes the deluxe, compartmentalized design with cork floors foot pedal faucets and a wall folding weight scale amid varied quips about world leaders and public life.
Miss Lois Smith announced at Hagerstown Junior College that an art history and appreciation course will be taught by Dr. John Richard Craft. The primarily lecture course covers early art to modern trends with slides, tracing art from Crete and Asia Minor through Greek and Roman periods, architecture, sculpture, and painting development. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 4:00, earning one credit toward the junior college.
A past elects R Paul Smith as president of Potomac Edison at Frederick meeting. Miss Margaret A Buler appointed Hagerstown policewoman to target youths. The fair opened with 24000 attendees amid a 348000 wagered on seven races. Hagerstown enters Inter-City Health Contest with awards for hygienic progress in a year. Yankees clinch AL pennant beating Cleveland 9 to 3 as Pipgras whiffs eight. YMCA sets Oct 3 deadline for delinquent dues. Rotars Club hosts first clambake at Mountain View. A new sedan marketed at 635 dollars and top hats offered for sale. Western Maryland Railway plans special trains for the fair. L M Horton directs Municipal Band temporarily. Jim Zito listed as Michigan State tackle and barber by trade.
Washington column catalogs Henry Kaiser’s push for steel production tax incentives to fund new mills, notes on Alaska trip liquor miscue by Congressman Chapman, and a State Department military staffing roundup. It also mentions Mrs. Warren Delano Robbins at dinner with Ambassador Griffis and IMF head Camille Gutt, plus a remark on Marshall era military officials in the State Department.
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