26 Feb 1946
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1946
Page
1
After interviewing several wives of the community, it is noted that the average wife, with very few exceptions, agrees with Judge Toh j L. Niblock, of Indianapolis, who ruled the other day that the American husband is entitled to one night out weekly. This rule is accepted only, however, when the wife feels that she is entitled to the same privilege.
Mrs Ida Geist and Children thank everyone for kindness during illness and death of husband and father for flowers and use of cars. Mr and Mrs John S Pentz and family extend thanks to friends and neighbors for floral tributes and use of cars at the funeral detail of their son and brother.
The article discusses a plan to raise manufacturer markups in some cases and lower them in others to achieve uniform pricing. CPA investigations found little hoarding of clothing, while Rothschild urges action and offers to share manufacturer names. An order restricting worsted fabric prices aims to ease shortages, but overall suit supply hinges on broader garment price actions.
A new volcanic isle has risen 208 miles south of Yokohama, reaching heights of about 100 feet with a diameter near 200 feet in two weeks. American naval officers reported the emergence, with smoke puffs observed. Japanese and British officials were cited, and Tokyo Imperial University professor Yakesha Maat noted a similar island had appeared earlier in the century.
France presses to close the border with Spain amid Franco regime tensions. Bidault consulted with British and U.S. leaders while leading the French UN delegation in London. Labor groups urge refusals to handle freight to Spain, signaling broader diplomatic and labor friction. Spain and France have no formal relations since Vichy collapse. Miguel Mateu holds a diplomatic role in Paris.
In Washington transit leaders Sir Sarnoff and Ernie Darnod and various executives met CIO President Philip Murray at the mayor's request to avert a city transit stoppage. Mayor declined comment as discussions continued with no immediate statement from Murray. Bernard Brophy of AFM transit workers warned tonight of possible action if agreements fail.
The article details welfare reductions as Paterson’s order takes effect. Maryland counties report varying responses with no new aid allocations, medical assistance trimmed for about 333 families, and some boards noting no hardship due to city health services and state funds.
The CIO pushes to remove wage stabilization board approvals for settlements, arguing wartime controls would harm collective bargaining. The CPA fund was cut to 750000 to cover two agencies through June 30. Murray aligns with Green against reimposing wartime wage limits, urging removal of wage board approval barriers.
This brief questions and answers guide explains filing Form 1040 short form versus long form. It covers who may use the short form, the 10 percent personal deduction allowance, types of deductions, exemptions counting, and whether married couples should file jointly or separately. Tomorrow: Facts about the long form.
Mrs Alien J Carey plunged into 32 degree water when her brindle hairdog Check slipped into the Delaware Tiger pier. Her husband tossed a rope and dragged the two to safety amid the chilly Philadelphia scene.
In Columbia a tense night saw the state guard and highway patrol disperse about 25 white civilians armed with shotguns at Mink Slide. Four hundred guardsmen patrolled the town as shots rang out injuring Patrolman Vernon Stofel and others, with police and guardsmen attempting to restore order.
Four prize winning novels are new to the Washington County Free Library rental collection. Fannie Cook’s Mrs. Palmer's Stones depicts racial tensions in a St Louis suburb. Also new are The Street by Ann Perry Harlem drama, Wasteland by Jo Sinclair psychoanalytic study, and Boy Almighty by Feikema about illness and recovery.
Glenn Eugene Munson of Hagerstown reports his automobile stolen yesterday evening from West Church Street near Route 3. No further details given.
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