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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1945
Page
4
The item lists staff roles and contact details for the Hagerstown newspaper, including Garvin Hages as editor and SB Phillips as general manager, with telephone lines and publication details. It mentions postal classification and billing options for six months and yearly rates.
The article argues that German gains depended on favorable weather and limited Allied air cover. It asserts air power is indispensable but not decisive, and that Allied bombing and air superiority now restrain Nazi advances. Ground forces must pin and roll back spearheads with support from air power and armor.
The piece argues the German attack was a highly skilled, professional operation driven by a capable high command. It notes large American losses, Eisenhower's winter offensive being disrupted, and stresses the importance of perspective in assessing the Allied position as German momentum wavers and Allied power remains strong in Europe.
Officials warn that rationing is nearly back to 1 percent as von Rundstedt offensive strains Washington food stocks. Government measures aim to prevent a repeat of this pressure on civilians.
Analysis notes that OPA maintains strict postwar rationing despite fears of shortages, with sugar and meats limited. It highlights Book No 4’s promises, uncertainty about Book No 5, and ties to farm productivity. Berlin broadcasts claim a powerful Japanese fleet, while General Giraud predicts an eastern Rhine battle, disagreeing with De Gaulle.
A reflective poem on missed chances and timing. The speaker regrets delaying visits to a friend until it was too late. It emphasizes that time cannot be owned or stored. Each line contrasts planning with the unpredictability of life and the fear of losing someone before tomorrow.
Early morning violence leaves several windows broken along Oak Street near the Lane and Co banking firm expansion. A street mob disrupted Hotel Uaril ton with water buckets before police arrived. A quarries cave near Cavetown yielded bones and ashes as investigators probe the incident. John M. Lane joins Naver Lane Co as general partner amid local business changes. The day also notes 1085 passengers moved between Leitersburg and Maxerstown on a regional route.
Heavy rains produced nine inches of rain, flooding Cumberland Valley and blocking roads across towns. Rescue crews worked to protect properties and evacuate residents as waters rose, with reports of vehicles swept away and injuries in Worthington and Williamsport areas.
The American Legion pursues two main goals postwar jobs for veterans and proper rehabilitation. It argues that veteran readjustment equals war costs, urging pensions, hospitalization, schooling, and vocational rehab. It also backs a universal peace authority and a civilian militia linked to education and industry, predicting job preference for physically fit trainees.
The yearend report shows 67,448 books borrowed at the main desk, a $31 rise from 1943, excluding children’s books and county-town work. Nonfiction demand held steady while technical subjects fell. foreign languages, fine arts, religion, philosophy, science, and social science rose, with war books shifting toward country-focused topics. Reading-room use began an hourly count during the year.
Chronic bronchitis may develop if a cough is not treated and you cannot afford to take a chance with medicines less potent than Creomulsion. It goes to the seat of the trouble to loosen and expel phlegm and soothe inflamed bronchial membranes. Creomulsion blends beechwood creosote with other proven cough remedies and contains no narcotics. If it does not quickly ease the cough you get your money back after consulting your druggist.
Average patronage reached 50 patrons per room with 15 080 total users that year. The reference department saw the largest rise in activity as 1 653 questions were answered, up 64.4 percent from 1943. Spokesmen credit the hire of a reference librarian and stronger emphasis on this service for visitors and callers.
Gov O Connor announced commissions to Levin Claude Bailey of Salisbury and Walter C Capper of Cumberland naming them associate judges of the First and Fourth Judicial Circuits. Both were chief judges, formerly on the Court of Appeals, and must vacate their seats under the November court revamp as posts were by appointment, not election.
CHUNGKING Jan. 2 The Chinese War Production Board reports rapid gains for the war, with trench mortar shells land mines bayonets and even pick axes anvils and shovels ready for early use against Japan. China has built one beehive coke oven from American blueprints as part of the tech exchange.
Secretary Stettinius unveils a reformist push at the State Department. A green paint strewn corridor, a brass band, and a rally introduce his new team including Dean Acheson and Archibald MacLeish. Lecturers from the American Platform Guild press diplomats to engage public opinion on foreign affairs.
Gen. MacArthur in the Philippines orders military internment of Filipinos who aided the enemy. A proclamation says such persons will be removed from political and economic influence and restrained for the war duration, then returned to the Philippine government for judgment.
George A. Limberg of High Street sustained a broken leg last Friday while hunting Feary Broadfording. He lay in the snow for some time before crawling to summon help. He was treated at Washington County Hospital and returned home. Limberg is an employee of the Pang born Corporation.
Wartime records show marriages fell to 2071 licenses by year end, down from 2203 in 1943 and far below 3242 in 1941, while divorces rose to 303 docketed, near last year’s 305. August had 41 suits. real estate filings climbed to 3058 deeds and mortgages.
The regular monthly meeting of the Nurses' Alumni will be held at the hospital classroom tonight at 7 30 o'clock. All members are urged to attend.
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