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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1945
Page
2
Daily se Hail established 1823 enters in the post office at Hagerstown. J Garvin Bager editor SE Phillips general manager. Subscription rates by zone and mail options listed. Member Associated Press with rights reserved for news dispatches and local news.
A writer notes Kansas far above most states for 60 to 70 percent winter sunshine, with Arizona and Colorado nearby in winter brightness. The piece compares prairie sun patterns to Buffalo ranges and hints at historical bison knowledge of climates.
The Capitol and office buildings underwent a December cleanup as Congress runs between sessions. With Pearl Harbor era busyness, custodians juggle long-held offices, moving records and shelves, and denying freshmen easy office choices. Senior members like Vinson, Summers, and Wirth are cited as benefiting from seniority while new members learn the tough realities of space and refurbishment.
Capitol architect David Lynn wanders the House and Senate chambers moaning about steel rafters in the domes and wonders if roof repairs for the North and South wings should be shelved as a postwar project. Air raid shelter signs are being painted out as press gallery voices question preparations for buzz bombs.
Gen Henri Giraud, once poised to shape France’s future, escaped German capture in 1942 and found a chilly welcome in Vichy. Now in civilian clothes, he crosses into Switzerland hoping for word on his imprisoned wife and family, writing that Allied victory is near but delayed and battles may occur inside Germany.
Edgar A. Guest offers a wartime New Year verse wishing peace and victory for allied soldiers. The poem prays for safe passage home and praises mothers, troops, and freedom fighters, urging courage and gratitude as the new year begins.
The Pape Co received orders for 300 of the 14 model four passenger automobiles. Crawford Automobile Company stock was increased from 38010 to 50000. A sheriff jury condemned rights of way for Wabash through several properties. David H. Snively became Justice of the Peace at Keedysville, succeeding Joshua G. Hine. The Eles burned 1000 dollars worth redeemed bonds on the new tab goems.
A vague OCR fragment notes a New Year’s Day incident involving driving an automobile. It mentions officials including a leader Harry Khenic and a ruler titled Crown 0. Diet Masonic with warden officers. The text is garbled and lacks clear context or location.
James D. White reports on a war contracts committee idea for a National Production and Implement Budget to ensure full employment after the war. It would estimate total jobs, fund them, and rely on private business if possible, with government aid if needed, emphasizing support for small business.
Readable fragments of notices and ads emerge as a compact market round up. Listings include items for sale services job openings and personal notices from local residents and businesses.
The January schedule of clinics at the Health Department lists Venereal diseases on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 7 and Thursday mornings at 9. Prenatal on Tuesday mornings Jan 9 and 23 at 9. Tuberculosis by appointment Wednesday mornings Jan 3 and 17. Ear Nose and Throat by appointment Saturday Jan 6 and 20. Child Hygiene at Infant and Child Health Center Western Enterprise Fire Hall Tuesday mornings Jan 9 and 16 at 9 30. next orthopedic clinic March 23 and mental hygiene clinics discontinued probably for duration.
Washington notes the 79th Congress opening with many new faces from New York, California, Illinois, Connecticut and Texas. Notable entrants include Augustus Bennett, Helen Gahagan Douglas, Paul Douglas, Clare Luce, Chase Going Woodhouse, and Adam Clayton Powell. Returning members include Franck Havenner, Herman Kopplemann, John Sullivan, Tom Hook, and Luther Patrick.
An advertisement promotes genuine St. Joseph Aspirin as the fastest and most dependable option. It brands it as clinically judged by doctors, stressing quality and economy. The 10c and 33c pricing for bottles are highlighted, urging readers to ask for genuine St. Joseph Aspirin.
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