02 Feb 1948
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1948
Page
1
The House debated an approach to tax relief with proposals to raise the individual exemption, apply community property rules nationwide, and cut taxes 16 to 30 percent across brackets. supporters say relief targets low incomes while funding shifts come from corporate profits.
Five thousand watch as Gandhi's ashes are sifted at Jumna cremation ground. Prime Minister Nehru and Patel condemn the murder, while rumors claim targets were marked for violence by a group seeking leniency for Muslims. Ashes to Birla House for final scattering on February 13 in the Ganges finale.
W Na is survived by brothers Harvey and Harry of Marlowe and sisters Mrs Wallie Robertson Baltimore Mrs Alice Baker Mr Rose W Va and Mrs Arelia Davis Beckenridge Texas Funeral services will be held today at the Pentecostal church in Marlowe with interment in Harmony cemetery Bessie Virginia Neibert wife of Christian Neibert died at Broadfording Sunday aged 69 Daughter of Jacob and Susan Kershner a Presbyterian church member Survived by husband daughters Mrs Harry Akers West Friendship Mrs Lowell Faith New Salem Mrs Ronald Pauley Baltimore son H Edgar Pinesburg Scott 4 Hagerstown nine grandchildren four great grandchildren sisters Miss Myrtle Kershner Hagerstown Mrs Victor Kretsinger Nevada brothers Clarence Kershner Cedar Lawn and Charles Williamsport Body taken to A K Coffman funeral home for Tuesday 1 30 pm service with Rev David R Petre Burial at Broadfording Cemetery.
Charles E Wilson aged 72 died Saturday at Waynesboro Hospital after a year of failing health. Born in Pondsville he lived in Waynesboro 53 years and worked in the drey and haniing business and later as a second hand furniture dealer. He is survived by a nephew and eight nieces. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM from Grove Funeral Home with Rev J E G Williams officiating. interment Burns Hill Cemetery. Friends may call 7 to 9 PM tonight.
Delaware's Board of Trustees voted to admit Negro residents who meet academic standards, making Negroes eligible to enroll and sit with white students for the first time in the state's history at the University of Delaware in Newark.
The slate outlines 164 racing days across five Ohio tracks for the 1948 season. Details on track names and exact calendars appear in the regional sports notes.
The Maryland State Bar Association unanimously backs a constitutional amendment to abolish Orphans Courts, citing high costs and few contested cases. A committee led by Clarence W Mites notes political pressure and cites $347,842 spent on 1947 salaries as part of the fiscal case for abolition.
The article details a Republican race among Taft Dewey and Bricker with Dewey wavering on Bricker support. It notes Warren is unlikely for Dewey and that Vandenberg or Martin could be acceptable to both Taft and Bricker, though Vandenberg has withdrawn from active running.
An enormous school of mackerel was thrown upon the shore of the Danish island of Aeros, drawing attention from locals and observers. The unusual event highlights unexpected catches washing ashore along coastlines.
London February 2 The famed crown jewels valued at about 25 million dollars are back on display in the Tower of London after wartime concealment. The collection includes the king's sceptre with the Star of Africa a 516% carat diamond the sword of state worth around 380000 and the imperial state crown weighing just over 39 ounces with 2782 diamonds 277 pearls 16 sapphires 11 emeralds and five rubies.
A married couple quickly earned forty dollars by shoveling up four tons of dead fish and delivering them to a rendering factory, illustrating a brisk early effort in a local cleanup operation.
A Moscow broadcast says the American military mission in Iran threatens Soviet frontier with border fortifications and airfields under advisement. It notes a mass American influx and alleges activities unduly probing Iranian units for a military study of the Soviet Iranian frontier.
A Hagerstown area committee questions why materials are scarce and housing costs high, comparing a $15 060 local house with a New York suburban equivalent priced about £1 000 higher despite higher New York craft wages. They cite city non cooperation delaying water and sewer extensions beyond city limits, hindering rental development near the Middleburg Pike.
A statewide peace education drive, funded by Oscar K. Merritt of Mount Airy and run via the University of North Carolina extension division, enters its second year. Last year over 200 high schools participated, with about 1000 students giving talks to 169000 listeners. This year's theme asks how the United Nations can be strengthened.
Senate and House leaders edge toward a 3 billion dollar cut in federal spending while debating a 4.6 billion dollar debt payment. Republicans consider Marshall Plan cost talks this week as Senator Vandenberg agrees to a clause allowing U.S. stop of foreign aid if CongressPAGE? declares it off track.
Cleopatra, Mary Queen of Scots, and Sarah Bernhardt are identified as three famous red-haired women in history.
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