02 Apr 1945
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1945
Page
1
The hospital logged 77 births in March including 43 male and 34 female babies. One set of twins was born among the deliveries. The report notes a fire company meeting later with refreshments after the session.
Senator Tydings and four Maryland representatives hold a resolution from the Independent Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Association opposing a Congress bill to grant 38 million dollars for the enforcement division of the Office of Price Administration. Harry W Walker, secretary manager, says the resolution claims the division lacks understanding and is unjust and wasteful.
London April 2 United Nations War Crimes Commission names Adolf Hitler atop its list of Germans to be brought to trial. Heads of states have no immunity. lists include German Japanese Italian and other nationals. Subcommission set up in Chungking in 1944 to investigate Far East crimes.16 nations have national war crimes offices and ongoing evidence collection.
Dozens of worshippers at the Reet Haven cemetery sunrise service witnessed a daylight meteor as the sun rose. The bright ball appeared outside the chapel at about 105 a.m. and split into three parts, with trails resembling a skyrocket. Astronomy students note daylight meteors are rare phenomena.
The note outlines life expectancy under the Roman Empire with figures for 1850 showing about forty years and 1900 around forty seven years, alongside a general reference to earlier Roman-era expectancy near 238 years.
The appointment of Ambassador Andrei Gromyko as Russia's unofficial delegate to the San Francisco United Nations conference provokes surprise and disappointment in official Washington circles. The conference centers on the foreign minister level and many had hoped Marshal Stalin would send a figure at least as high as Foreign Minister Molotov.
Detective Wayne Sellman reports sixteen minors held for thefts over eight days. Two more boys aged 10 and 15 were arrested for breaking into Benjamin Whitmore’s residence on Spruce Street and stealing charettes. The entry was made via a broken window while the family was away. Arraignment in Juvenile Court is set for today.
If wool garments become wet or muddy, air dry slowly at room warmth. Do not place near a stove or radiator. Once dry, brush them clean to restore texture and prevent damage.
A mother rabbit abandoned four infants in a field. Marion Rice at 400 block S McDowell Avenue cared for the litter after rescue. Initially declined milk, the youngsters accepted milk via dropper and were progressing by Easter Sunday.
Retail clothing, furniture and shoe dealers in Washington county will attend a meeting here on Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 in the courtroom of City Hall. Discussion will cover new OPA Maximum Price Regulation rules effective March 20 and filing a pricing chart. All dealers affected are urged to attend.
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