19 Dec 1947
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1947
Page
1
The Mayor and Council plan to appoint a paid fire chief next year with a salary of about 250 dollars. The Fire Prevention Commission recommended a paid chief and other fire system revamps, while budget funds cover traffic light control boxes and an annual tax rate of 50 cents per $100.
President Truman maintains opposition to tax relief, warning it would boost inflation by increasing money in circulation. Senate Republicans push a long-range anti inflation plan. Knutson argues the bill would raise wages by about four cents per hour and unlock venture capital, with deflationary effects by lowering production costs.
The article notes rising demand for heating oil despite efficiency efforts and cites diesel locomotive horsepower increasing from 1,290,900 to 5,160,000 with forthcoming engines adding 3,509,000 more. It also reports the Italian liner Vulcana docking in New York with 20 stowaways among 1,396 regular passengers.
A Daily Mail reporter spends an afternoon at a local department store, describing buyer and clerk interactions during Christmas shopping. The piece details the pressures of helping a hesitant customer, the challenges of matching gifts to recipients, and the wearying cycle of negotiations, finishes with a late sale and a final exchange.
Dr. Cover notes Maryland housing declined despite a general rise in building costs. A dwelling costing 10 000 in 1936 now runs 17 450, with construction volumes fluctuating from peaks in 1941 and 1946 to a downward trend since then. He cites price controls, material allocation, easier credit, and productivity gains as cures, while noting material restrictions and delivery delays hinder progress.
Two Franklin County roads reopened to traffic this morning after mid summer reconstruction. Detours on Route 31d from Waynesboro to the gland line and on Route 14 east of Waynesboro to the Sunshine Trail have been removed. Route 316 received a 22 foot macadam pavement over 1.182 miles and Route 16 saw 1.51 miles of 20 foot macadam pavement laid.
Basque blouse with flair and a billowing ballet or ankle length skirt offered as two separate patterns. blouse in rich fabric, sizes LO to 22, 14, 16, 1, 20. skirt waist sizes 24, 26, 28, 34. Size 16 blouse needs 2.3% of fabric. ballet length requires 244 yds. 3S-in longer length 234 yds, 29-in. Send 20c for pattern with name, address, and style number. The Fall Winter Book of Fashion lists 159 easy to make styles for all ages. The Hagerstown Daily mailing address included.
The 1947 U S death rate from appendicitis dropped to 3.2 per 100000, less than one third of the level seen a decade earlier, reflecting improved diagnosis and treatment in medical practice.
Mrs Harries G Coogan widow of James Jay Coogan dies in her hotel suite after a 40 year withdrawal from society. Her New York holdings valued around 20 million included the Polo Grounds leased to the New York National League club. A Newport social snub story follows a party she hosted for her daughter and led to her retreat.
Walter Washington, convicted of larceny in November 1945, released on a two-year suspended sentence, is returned from West Chester Pennsylvania for parole violation. Sheriff’s officers say he assaulted his wife in October and he is held to await sentencing in Washington County.
Maj. Gen. William J. Donovan told the Overbrook Lecture Club that the United States cannot gain peace through appeasement and urged public pressure to reveal Washington cliques approving shipments to Russia. He warned Russia is waging a cold war and not ready for a real war, while noting tea consumption is about 100 million pounds annually for the U.S. with 20 billion cups.
The local office notes a rush of lease petitions before December 31 as landlords seek 15 percent increases through year end. Hardship rent requests grow amid coal price hikes. tenants protest in cases of dilapidated property. State Director Heath cites congressional signals of continued rent control after March 1, 1948. Queen Mary of Scotland is linked to a claim about the first woman golfer.
Navy officers discussed establishing a local Associated Volunteer Unit of the Navy Air Reserve in Hagerstown, with Commander J Sheehan inspecting Martinsburg and the city airport. The AVU, led by Commander Byler and executive officer R E Prettyman, plans bi monthly meetings and potential training, with eligibility from 17, no veterans required, and information at City Hall recruiting station.
City police seized two record players an old radio and loud speaker from a George Street house last night. Authorities believe the gear was stolen from Broadway and Wes Washington Street Schools. Police obtained permission and searched the premises prior to entry. An early arrest is expected.
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