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14 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1948
Page
1
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A sketch of the Fairchild C-82 was presented to Air Force officials who accepted it and discussed production and training needs. The report notes detachable self propelled features and loading concepts to keep pilots available for flying.
A report continues on former TV figure Berle’s testimony before a New York grand jury. The piece cites ex Communist courier Whitaker Chambers and notes a compromise after a 50 minute federal court conference. Nixon reportedly refused to hand microfilmed material to federal prosecutors, citing House rules for custody of exhibits.
The administration asked Congress to raise top officials' pay. Cabinet officers would move from 15 thousand to 25 thousand dollars. Budget Director James E Webb told a Senate Civil Service subcommittee that higher pay is essential to attract outstanding government talent.
John Corderman announces candidacy for City Council in his long time Ward 2 home after two years Navy service. He cites deputy tax collector experience and civic involvement. Also filing are William Everly a Ward 2 Democrat and Bytrey a longtime grocer. Carl E. McCleary files in Ward 3 Republican primary with World War I and II service and veteran roles.
Coatesville Pennsylvania on December 8 Pa man Charles Lukens Huston aged 93 continues his 79 year service at Lukens Steel Co. He began as a 1874 clerk rose to first vice president and still walks from his home to the plant daily. He started unpaid in 1872 at 17 helping with coal and mill chores while studying at Haverford College.
Rebels led by Calderonistas from Nicaragua moved into Costa Rica and quickly captured La Cruz, about 36 miles from the border. A government plane fired on a barge near Puerto Soley, possibly aiding rebel troops, with three enemy planes seen across Costa Rican skies. Foreign Minister Debayle in Paris called the Security Council inquiry request unjust, while U.S. officials doubted any troops would be sent to restore order.
Martinsburg police pursue a foul play theory in the death of Homer Church a 45 year old city highway department worker found dead with head injuries. He recently moved from Clarksburg and is survived by a brother and sister in Peansboro with no charges filed.
A gas explosion deep in a drift coal mine at Goody Kentucky last night killed one miner and injured four others. About 70 workers escaped unharmed according to company officials. The report also notes a separate fact about rodent sizes from pygmy mice to capybara.
Winnipex, Man. December 14. Farmer Peter Smud lost his billfold in the pigpen. A pig ate the money after chewing it. The bank declared the billfold worthless, and Smud sold the hog to help offset the loss.
Baltimore December 13 A 42 year old Negro Edward Grear was charged with shooting two policemen near Camden Station. Patrolman John Arnold critically wounded with abdomen and thigh shots while Patrolman Norman Mike was shot in the knee and may be disabled. The attack followed police responding to a choking incident involving Mary Alston 23.
Night desk clerk Bill Bennett at Police headquarters reports a manhanded a supposed parking ticket first offered a dollar to settle the matter. The ticket presented was not a police issued citation but one placed on a car windshield earlier in the day by a relative.
In New Orleans the mayor denounces state meddling in municipal matters. He criticizes a five man commission system and endorses at large elections as more workable. Morrison cites Louisiana voters defeating amendments seen as power grabs and urges protection of local rule. Delegates back a $1 billion federal housing loan plan and renewal of pre-war slum clearance.
Berlin reports that the Telegraf claims the eastern German People's Police are secretly rearmed by Russia, with women in training and forces split into factory units. Moscow and German Communists deny any disguised army, while alleging Western remilitarization. The article notes tanks and armored cars supplied to Torgau police schools as standard equipment in the Soviet zone. The piece recalls the Black Reichswehr’s hidden status as farm laborers.
Baltimore reports the Maryland Legislative Council meets over three days to tidy preparations for the General Assembly session starting January 3. Attorney General Hall Hammond proposes a new measure to require license revocation appeals to end the license retention period, aiming to curb drivers who continue to operate while appeals are pending.
A report states Chinese Communists attacked about 5 miles northwest of Nan Ring, threatening the government of Chiang Kai-shek. The incident underscores regional tensions and security concerns around the capital area.
A simple tweak to a sugar cooky method uses brown sugar instead of white for a richer flavor. The guide suggests sprinkling the tops with finely ground nuts before baking to add crunch and aroma.
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