09 Dec 1946
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1946
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Sullivan, a person named Harbaugh, and a reference to an automobile near 12:30 with names unclear. No clear event, location, or date established from the readable portion.
In a rear end crash, Helen K. Stone and Harold B. Myers, both of Lestersburg, riding in the Smith car, sustained cuts and bruises.
A veteran bartender notes waning activity in gay night life as average wages drop and overtime vanishes. He recalls peak spending a year ago and says price hikes for bourbon push patrons to be more cautious with money.
Miners began returning to work as maintenance crews completed essential services after a prolonged shutdown. Many workers, weary but determined, faced resumed shifts with the majority of the 18 000 Ohio miners awaiting full production. First mines to reopen included Powhatan Point Bellaire and Neffs with the larger restart anticipated mid week.
Probes into the hotel fire continue as officials seek origin amid rapid spread through open stairwells. The National Society of Professional Engineers and Mayor Hartsfield urge stronger construction safety standards and enforcement. Red Cross lists 115 dead identified, five bodies found, five missing, and 109 injured with 11 in critical condition.
Adolph Pacifico, president of UMW District 6, said most workers would return after Lewis voided the contract on November 20. Some miners may remain out as they resent the government action, ending a stoppage that threatened unemployment and dimmed power in over twenty states.
The family of Della May E. Shaffer thank friends and neighbors for kindness shown after her death. They acknowledge floral tributes and assistance from UAB. Adv. from husband and family.
In loving memory of Mollie Martina departed life seven years ago on December 9. From daughter Lilian Martin McAllister RIEDEL loving memory of Harry Riedel who died seven years ago today. Also note December brings the saddest memories of a father gone away.
United Mine Workers leader John L Lewis agreed to return miners to work under the government contract as talks for a new wage agreement begin. The strike’s end prompted relief in Congress while officials signaled readiness to negotiate amid ongoing regulatory adjustments and court actions.
The General Assembly discussed transferring the issue to the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion. Delegates warned the move could be UN interference in a member state's domestic affairs while India pressed its stance on Indians in South Africa.
The paragraph calls for a troop census covering forces both at home and abroad. It specifies counting units stationed overseas and within military types, insisting that the United States and Great Britain include armed forces at home in any tally.
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