16 Feb 1952
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1952
Page
1
The 44th Chicago automobile show opens at the International Amphitheater with over 200 new cars and trucks, plus demonstrations of hydraulic steering and other advances. The event runs through February 24 and is expected to draw about 500,000 visitors.
New York city detective James J. Fox described as a “louse and a rat” by Police Commissioner Monaghan was booked for alleged burglary and possessing burglar tools. He and three others were caught after surveillance as they targeted three apartments.
A northeast Baltimore grocer, Inenatus Pullari, was found dying behind his counter after a holdup. He died at St Josephs Hospital about 30 minutes later. Police reported gunshot wounds and severe head injuries. the cash drawer was emptied and a small bag of candy left behind. A bystander named William Bastion reported a five year old girl fled the scene. Police seeking witnesses and suspects.
New Baltimore reports Douglas oM Pramo of Oakland California elected to lead the troubled Baltimore BTC company. He succeeds August Hianeke who resigned after a strike settlement and director terms ending in April. Ten perish in fire in Veracing Mesien area in a crowded second class bus wreck.
A description of a handmade knit coat sweater with orrechet edging around the collar and shaded pinks and teals. The pattern uses variegated wool and mentions finishing touches, sizing, and mailing details for orders via first class mail.
In New York City on February 14 Joseph P. D. Nunan Jr former U S law commissioner tells reporters he does not recall signing a waiver for the Indianapolis Brewing Company. Washington Senator Williamson-Deli says a state tax bill was changed to a 4900 refund after Nunan gained a special permit to represent the firm.
Washington reports Joseph Ty Nunan Jr. faces investigations by the Justice Department and Congress over its dealings with firms in tax trouble. The Revenue Bureau said Nunan, who resigned as U S tax commissioner in 1947, sought permission to represent such firms. Senate and House leaders announced probes into nine tax cases mentioning Nunan. A Williams assertion referenced Indianapolis Brewing Co tax issues linked to Nunan’s prior permission.
A new Leidy field gas well 10 miles from Renovo, Pennsylvania, burns fiercely as Texas expert Red Adair flies in to help. Officials say up to a quarter of a million dollars worth of gas is wasted daily while a new valve and nitroglycerine past methods may be needed to halt the fire. No injuries reported.
New York report notes Bert Parks and the CBS show Break the Bank helped spark a marriage bid. Alan Kluger met his future wife Florence after Parks urged audience members to introduce themselves to someone nearby.
The Parks show featured dogs used for military purposes by all major World War II nations. The segment notes the dogs broke the bank for 32,050, with funds earmarked to cushion the arrival of a couple's baby this summer.
Parla February 16 France faces drastic defense cuts and rollback of Marshall aid trade liberties. Quota restrictions are reduced from 75 to about 40 percent, with imports from Europe cut by 14 to 20 million dollars monthly. Defense funding may fall from five billion to around 3.4 billion, financed partly by America. The franc weakens on black market while government delays devaluation and reform.
Wayne Feb 16 AP report details Mrs Pan Napier a 21 year old coal miner wife who performed self dental surgery using a sterilized razor blade lancing gums and old forceps she pulled twelve teeth leaving seven upper and four lower teeth remaining after developing the method following a dentist's failed extractions married at 13 she has five children two living. The piece ends with a note about Neptune at 2 76 600 900 miles from the sun.
Reports from Wisconsin indicate discussions of a Republican coalition between General Eisenhower and Governor Warren for the 1952 nomination. A La Follette plan would seek Warren’s entry into the Wisconsin primary with a namesake ticket to shift votes if Warren remains uncertain. Warren expressed cautious openness while Rep. Cain urged compromise, citing deadlock between Taft and Eisenhower. Stassen claimed neither Taft nor Eisenhower could win outright.
Washington reports Millikin ready to publicly back Taft for the Republican presidential nomination while Eisenhower supporters in Colorado and Pennsylvania prepare for primaries and state conventions. The musk ox reintroduction in Alaska advances on a broad scale.
The case of Frank RR Diggins, patrolman and former Baltimore undercover agent, charged with conduct unbecoming and alleged jury tampering, has been placed under advisement by Baltimore Police Commissioner Beverly Ober. Diggins was suspended less than 24 hours after rejoining the department following an alleged confrontation with a lieutenant. He had recently returned after a prior suspension for assault on Baltimore citizens and mainly served with the Ancerstown force until February.
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