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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1947

Page

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Brothers Reunited After 23 Years at Fairchild Plant

Pete Yusuico, a Fairchild project engineer, meets his Philippines Army brother Jesus Yusuico in an emotional reunion after 23 years apart. A Navy trainer project and a family letter anchor the moment during Jesus’s visit to the United States.

Sendeg Pete Yusuko Fairchild Jesus Pete Manila Philippine Army St. Louis Pete Yujuko Fairchild’s Philippines Peter Yusuico Peter Pete Yusuico Little Jesus Yay-soos Phillipines States St Yusuiia Ut. Yujuio Pacific

Testify Couple Showed No Grief in Murder Trial

In Santa Ana California the prosecution nears the end of the case against Heiress Louise Overell and her partner George Gollum accused of murdering her parents. Prosecutor Williams argues letters from jail imply guilt as witnesses describe the couple’s conduct after the Newport harbor yacht explosion.

Santa Ana Calif Louise Overell George Bud) Gollum Eugene Williams Louise Gollum Walter E. Overell Newport Harbor Overells Claire van Zwoll Bud

Weather forecast for Maryland Virginia and West Virginia

Considerable cloudiness and scattered showers tonight and Friday with little temperature change. In Ohio expect partly cloudy skies with scattered thundershowers tonight and Friday, and cooler conditions in the western and northern portions Friday.

Maryland Virginia West Virginia Ohio

Sharpsburg Boy Held In Crash

James Maurie Moore of Sharpsburg is jailed in Chambersburg pending a $500 bond on a charge of failing to stop at an accident scene. Police say his car struck a parked auto on Main Street and another driver crashed into a police cruiser as officers investigated. Moore admitted fleeing in fear.

James Maurie Moore Sharpsburg Franklin County Chambersburg Moore Main Street

Raze Old Building At Road Entrance

Work to demolish the Ketbaugh property at East Franklin street and Dual Highway intersection began today. Engineer Charles W. Stump said the frame building must be torn down to allow highway connection and completion slated for late September.

Ketbaugh Franklin Street Charles W. Stump Raee

Attlee Program Draws Fire Of Right And Left

Conservatives and left wing Laborites oppose Prime Minister Attlee’s plan to avert economic disaster in Britain. The plan calls for sharp defense cuts and higher exports, while many want fewer troops next spring. Critics say the crisis move is hurried and underexplained.

Attlee London Great Britain Britain Ernest Bevin Daily Express Hugo Dalton Dalton

Lake Erie search for man lashed to boat

Lake Erie crews scour the lake by air and on the water for Harold Johnson, a 42 year old Pittsburgh man who was lashed to a small motorboat. His companion Thomas Cook, 35, from Carnegie, identified the craft and said they battled stormy seas for nine miles to shore with Johnson in a life jacket.

Northeast Lake Erie Carnegie Harold Johnson Thomas Cook Pittsburgh Johnson Cook

County Rankings in Maryland Fruits and Dairy Output

Washington county places 75th in fruit value and 23rd in apple trees and apple production, with 48th in peach trees. Frederick county ranks 77th in dairy cows, 4th in milk production and 49th in dairy product value, among 3660 counties in the nation per the 1945 census.

Washington County Maryland United States Frederick

Quake Kills Three In Algerian City

A French dispatch from Algiers reports three people killed and four injured when a farm building collapsed after an earthquake that shook Constantine, a city between Algiers and Tunis.

Paris Algiers Constantine Tunis

Hughes Attacks Brewster Testimony As Senate Probe Intensifies

Howard Hughes shouted that Senator Brewster's testimony was a pack of lies and vowed to tear it apart if cross questioned. The exchange came during the Senate War Investigating Committee's probe into Hughes $40,000,000 wartime aircraft contracts as Ferguson pressed for written questions.

Washington Howard Hughes Brewster Senate War Investigating Committee Fier Hughes Ferguson R-Mich Tom Slack Maine Trans World Airlines Pan American Airways TWA Senate Committee Today

Audience protests during hearing as questions move from Brewster

The Senate hearing grows tense as Hughes argues against pre submitting questions to Brewster. Ferguson orders the room cleared after a spectator vows to speak for the audience, prompting loud scenes in the packed caucus room.

Hughes Brewster Senate Ferguson

Complaints Prompt Action On Washington Square Traffic

Washington Square traffic congestion on Sunday morning brings requests for police supervision. Councilman Jack Hellane will raise the issue at tonight’s Mayor and Council meeting. He notes street lighting concerns in the 1109 West Washington block and asks city engineers to present matters. Other items include dedication of East Franklin Street extended and absence of Councilman Peatterfield on vacation.

Washington Square Jack Hellane Hellane Washington Street Chas. W. Stump T J. Frank Elliott Franklin ‘Street Claude Peatterfield

Danger Seen in New Labor Bill by Labor Official

John W. Gibson assistant secretary of labor warned in York that the Taft Hartley Act contains elements that could lead to dire consequences. He spoke at the United Wallpaper Co summer conference and said the labor department is apprehensive about the new law. Secretary Schwellenbach had criticized certain provisions before enactment.

York John W. Gibson Labor Labor Department Gigson United Wallpaper Co Tabor Department Schwellenbach Congress

Jockey Hurt In Fall At Track At Hagi jststown Fairgrounds

Detroit jockey Joe Matral suffered a dislocated left shoulder after being thrown from his horse in the first race at the Hagi jststown Fairgrounds yesterday afternoon. He crawled under the track fence to avoid oncoming horses and was treated at Washington County Hospital before being discharged.

Joe Matral Detroit Matral Atp Washington County Hospital Florence Tucker Tucker Keedysville Ruth G. Ervin Mealey Parkway Lesle J. Mason, Jr Williamsport

Liquor Consumption Falls in Maryland in July

Maryland July liquor taxes totaled 263 719 dollars, down from 610 009 the previous July, reflecting a continuing drop in hard liquor consumption. Deputy Comptroller Jos. McCusker attributed the decline to price pressures.

Annapolis Maryland State Comptroller's Jos. QO. McCusker

Greece Warns Of Russian Aims In Balkan Problem

Greece warned Moscow aims to pull the region into its sphere unless the United Nations acts. Greek Ambassador Vassili Dendr a mis blasted Russia for vetoing a watch-dog plan and said the goal is to create a sham solution to lull world opinion. A UN sub committee of seven motions met to find common ground with a first session set for 20 30 am EDT and a report deadline next Monday. The Australia resolution urged Yugoslavia Albania Greece and Bulgaria to stop provocations and negotiate frontier disputes. Soviet opposition loomed.

Lake Success Greece United Nations Security Council Vassili Dendramis Russia Balkans Moscow Dendramis Australia Yugoslavia Albania Bulgaria

New Dwellings Among Permits

A list of new homes and conversions approved by the City Building Inspector since August 1 includes Modern Builders Inc projects on Mont Valea avenue and avenue for 21x22 and 24x30 dwellings, Charles Mullenix on 32 Pennsylvania avenue, Maurice T. Holzanple at 24 Belview avenue, Lewis E. Bentz and Edward R. Bentz on 319 W. Howard street, Laban G. Wellington on 443 Jonathan street, Hamilton Homes Inc on Glenwood avenue and Fairview road, Edgar Darner on 27% South Potomac street, and various concrete block garages and a dry cleaning building with prices listed.

Office of the City Building Modern Builders, Inc Mont Vaila Avenue Charles Mullenix Pennsylvania Avenue Maurice T. Holzanple Belview Avenue Lewis E. Bentz Edward R. Bentz W. Howard Street Laban G. Wellington Jonathan Street Hamilton, Homes, Inc Glenwood Avenue Fairview Road Edgar Darner South Potomac Street

Man Ordered Off Private Property Fines for Assault

Magister Harry E. Snyder fined William Chrisman ten dollars after convicting him of assault on Frank B. Howe of Chewsville. The incident began when Howe ordered Chrisman off his property during a July 31 dispute, during which Chrisman allegedly grabbed a pitchfork and struck Howe.

Harry E. Snyder Wiliam Chrisman Chrisman Chewsville Frank B. Howe Howe

Hilton divorce finalized for Mrs Galvia Hilton and James Hilton

Final decree ends marriage of Mrs Galvia Hilton and British novelist James Hilton. She receives a minimum alimony of 9000 dollars annually and retains their Los Angeles home. Couple wed in Juarez Mexico in 1937.

Los Angeles Galvia Hilton James Hilton Juarez Mexico

Old Bigamist Conductor Seeks Fresh Start In San Francisco

Francis Van Wie, a 64 year old former street car conductor with 18 marriages that led to prison, appealed to the Superior Court for a chance to escape his past. Paroled to a fruit ranch, he asked Judge Herbert Chaufman for a job in San Francisco where he hopes anonymity. He tearfully voiced humiliation from students who mock him as Ding Dong Daddy of the D Car line and expressed desire to bury himself away.

San Francisco Francis van Wie Superior Court van Wie Herbert Chaufman

Torrid Wave In West Is Broken

Heat wave across the Midwest continues to weaken as thundershowers and cooler air move in. The Weather Bureau reports Chicago and surrounding areas breaking the heat, with 68 deaths nationwide tied to four days of 100 degree heat and related drownings. Joliet reports strong winds and downed trees after a brief downpour. Highest temps reached 101 in Chicago while Yuma Arizona hit 113.

Associated Press Midwest Chicago Weather Bureau Joliet Jil St. Louis Wisconsin Ohio Iowa Alabama Arkansas Louisville Indiana Pennsylvania Tennessee Yuma Ariz

Heat Wave Pushes Midwest Temps Past Ninety

The midwest endures a heat wave with Hagerstown and nearby areas reaching 91 degrees. Weather forecasters warn cooler air is coming but expect more hot days ahead, while Chicago records 100 degrees for the third straight day and Advance Missouri hits 106.

Hagerstown Midwest Chicago Mercury Miller

Plane crash kills official and family near Beacon Oil Plant

Everett Mass August 7 a Carrier Mandell Air Conditioning official Thomas Mandell 46 and his two daughters Anne 22 Harriet 19, plus pilot Nelson Pell, died when a chartered plane crashed into a gas fume chimney at Beacon Oil Plant. Wreckage stuck in the chimney. witnesses report explosions from gasoline. Firemen extinguished flames. plant shutoff may have averted a larger disaster. The party had been returning from Montreal via Revere near the refinery.

Everett Mass Thomas Mandell Carrier-Mandell Air Conditioning Corporation Beacon Oil Plant Mandell George S. Mandell Old Boston Transcript Anne Harriet Nelson Pell Frederick Ayer George S. Patton Montreal Cyrus , Craig Mandel Revere

16 Pies And Three Dozen Doughnuts Stolen Last Night

Police report multiple thefts with readable details from local addresses. Summer's Bakery on Cypress street lost three dozen doughnuts and sixteen pies after a window screen was torn. Spangier's chip shop on South Potomac street was entered through a window and $3 in coins and two door keys taken. Sunglasses were stolen from a car near Hagerstown Rubber Company. A two headed pig was born near Downsville and later destroyed.

Summer Cypress Street R. Sagle South Cannon Avenue Spangier South Potomac Street J. A. Ashly Ernest Rice Epponsboro Hagerstown Joe Ariz Downsville

Classified Ad Case History Reveals Quick Sell Tactics

The excerpt outlines a classified ad for a RECVINATOR-7 in a Herald Mail style notice. It details calls from a sequence of women and a man, with private timing notes and a final sale closing about 11 o clock, illustrating brisk buyer interest and a sold machine.

Herald- Mail

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