11 Dec 1947
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1947
Page
1
Rome endures a general strike with widespread disruption in the Italian capital. Light, gas and water services remained operating, as did international telephone and telegraph services, with exemptions for workers in those sectors, hospital staff, and food and milk haulers.
Police clash precedes rioting in Primavalle killing a slum dweller as Leftist opposition targets Premier De Gasperi. Rome sees only a peaceful Chamber of Labor plan for winter relief while government beefs up guards at key sites amid calls for a nationwide newspaper strike over promised wage rises.
Mrs. G. V. Broadwater reported to city police yesterday the larceny of a laundry bag from the vestibule of her home in the 100 block of South Potomac Street. The clothing was valued at about $50.
Eight year old Robert Knode of Willard Avenue was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle in the 400 block of East Franklin Street last night. He was transported to Washington County Hospital by city police and appeared to suffer no serious injuries.
Final rehearsals for a Christmas Vesper pageant. The program features Readings and roles for students from Patricia Wieland to Richard Becker with 130 eighth and ninth graders in a proessional opening chorus and carol concert. Organizers include Glendora Gibson Anne Jackson Clyde Bailey and Scott Couchman.
The Protestant Film Commission presents Beyond Our Own at the Sunday School Chapel of the Smithburg Lutheran Church in Friday evening, December 12 at 7 30. The film premiered November 25 in many cities and features two brothers one a lawyer the other a medical missionary. A silver offering will defray expenses and the public is invited.
Reports from Goose Bay and Harmon airfield detail a four engined C-54 crash with 29 aboard including 10 crew and 19 military personnel. Flares and observers hint at possible survivors while rescue plans hinge on a reassembled helicopter from Patterson Field to extract anyone alive.
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Four inmates escaped from Prince George's county jail near Upper Marlboro Maryland during the night. Jailer Vincent Wells, 66, was beaten as he attempted to stop the break. Police and sheriffs launched road blocks to capture William G. Midgett 25 of Washington for housebreaking Joe Boswell 31 Robert Morris 23 Laurel and James Hampdson 26 held for abduction and rape were identified as escapees. Wells received medical care and was sent home after treatment.
Plaintiffs claim $20,000 in damages for loss of services as Moss allegedly drove past a bus at 43 mph crossing a white line and attempting to reenter his lane to avoid an oncoming truck. Witnesses said the spring broke and cracked like a pistol shot. A third case by Maryland L. Kline seeks $5,000. consolidation was denied.
The report outlines U S Secretary of State Marshall pressing for a decisive yes or no reply from Molotov on German reparations. Marshall warns defeatist delays threaten immediate vital action and calls for cessation of German asset withdrawals by January 1. Molotov deflects, promising to address reparations after broader economic unity talks.
Walter Ritter, 73, of 118 East Baltimore Street, was struck by a car this morning around 7 o clock. He was taken to Washington County Hospital where doctors found a fracture of his right leg. A cast was applied and he was dismissed.
The Naval Air Reserves will convene in City Hall court room on Friday December 12 at 7 p.m. All naval reserves and ex navy men are invited to attend.
Rochester N Y December 11 Detective Chief Edward Collins ordered a search of five boys he had questioned at police headquarters in connection with a series of thefts.
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