DuPont predicts 23 percent sales drop in 1958 first half
Lammot DuPont told the Senate unemployment committee that E I DuPont de Nemours expects a 23 percent fall in sales for the first half of 1958 versus 1937. He warned against 100 percent optimism for employment gains, citing a pronounced recession and urging for forbearance and cooperation between government and business. He noted declines over three months and from the prior year, with payroll and wage comparisons to 1929 and 1928 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lammot DuPont
Senate
DuPont de Nemours and Company
Chemical Manufacturing Company
DuPont
Topsy Turvy Zoo Ice and Snow at Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield Zoo director Edward Bean reports odd weather effects on animals. Walrus kept indoors, polar bears balked at ice, Russian tigers stayed in their lairs, ostriches from the tropics frolicked in the snow. Chicago scene notes unusual zoo behavior on January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Brookfield Zoo
Edward Bean
Tropics
Bean
No Answer Made to Formal Note on Missing American
Moscow reports no reply from Soviet Foreign Office regarding a formal note from the United States embassy seeking full information about Ruth Marie Rubens of New York who has been missing in Moscow for one month. The inquiry was presented under a treaty requiring Russia to notify American officials within 72 hours of the arrest of anyone traveling on an American passport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
United States
Ruth Marie Rubens
New York
Russia
Rubena
Musical Commuters Schedule Lessons From Sid ney to Omaha
Harriet Taylor age 24 and Ann Taylor age 16 travel 810 miles round trip every other Saturday from Sidney Neb to Omaha to study violin and piano respectivel y. Daughters of a railroad man they hold a rare long distance lesson record. They travel on a pass and return home with songs and practice in tow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Harriet. Taylor
Ann Taylor
Sidney
Harriet
Deaths and obituaries from Hagerstown area keepake
Multiple death notices detail George S Hartle age 57 at Beaver Creek with extensive survivors in Hagerstown and Smithsburg. Carrie Suman Snavely of Sharpsburg dies in Essex New Jersey. Bessie Morton Hendershot near Broadfording passes away. Emanuel Jennings of Brownsville dies at 75 with church ties. Mary E Charles of Charles Mill dies aged 84. Frances Dubs widow of Hezekiah Debel dies. William J Smith of 453 Salem Ave dies aged 87. Grace Marie Lynn dies in Washington County Hospital after pneumonia. funeral arrangements and interments listed for all.
Britain and Japan clash over Shanghai control bids
Britain resists Japanese demands to place Japanese in controlling posts across Shanghai Settlement. London seeks concerted Western action with the United States and France to safeguard western interests as Cham berlain vows not to concede to military superiority. A protest to Tokyo over rough handling of British policemen in Shanghai was contemplated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Washington
Paris
Britain
Chamberlain
United States
France
Tokyo
Po-Licemen
City employee Aniceto Verna killed in street collision
Aniceto Verna a 35 year city water department employee died Saturday at Washington County Hospital from injuries after being struck by a car in the 1400 block of Virginia avenue. The driver John L. Davies Carmel Pa salesman, released on bond pending an inquest. Verna resided at 55 Elizabeth street born in Italy with a sister survivor funeral set for Tuesday at St Marys Catholic Church with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aniceto Verna
City Water Department
Washington County Hospital
Virginia Avenue
John L. Davies
Carmel
C. Edward
Max Malott
Verna
Police Seek William E Davis Missing From Ridge Avenue Home
Police intensify the search for William E Davis, last seen at his Ridge Avenue residence on January 3, as investigators widen the probe and appeal for information from the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Davis
Ridge Avenue
Infant survives parents and siblings in Williamsport area
A six month old infant, survived by parents and two sisters Miriam and Gloria, and brothers James, Luther, Ray, Guy, Gerald, Cecil and Orville, with grandparents Mr and Mrs Martin Spre cher and Mrs Alex Lynn of the city. Funeral services are at 2 p m Tuesday by Reverend Lif Snaveiv, with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam
Gloria
James
Luther
Ray
Guy
Gerald
Cecil
Orville
Martin Sprecher
Williamsport
Alex Lynn
Ile Rev. Flif
Rose Hill Cemetery
Mrs Minnie Early Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs Minnie Early died Saturday afternoon at the home of her granddaughter Etta Robinson 114 West North Street after a brief illness. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church and is survived by her son Charles Early Wheeling West Virginia a daughter Mrs Lulia Preston of this city four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral tomorrow afternoon at 238 oclock from Zion Baptist Church with services by Rev C P Comer and interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
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George $. Hartle
Charles S. G. Hartle
Beaver Creek
Leitersburg
George
Margaret Hartle
Mary Eliza Gantz
Old Hartie
Old
U. B
Smithsburg
Margaret Harte
Lewis W. Hartle
Findlay V. Gossard
Charles Neikirk
John E. Harbaugh
Hagerstown
Charles Clopper
Charles &. G
Charles
G. Hartle
Woodie
Beaver Creek Lutheran Cemetery
Carrie Snavery Suman
Frederick Stallknecht
Essex Sells
X. J
M. E. Snavely
Sharpsburg
Presbyterian Church
Saldwell
N. J
Order of Eastern Star
W. CT. UV
New Jersey
Bessie Morton Hendershot
L. H. Hendershot
Broadfording
Washington County Hospital
Peter Morton, Sr
McConnnellsburg
Frank Guillard
Saxton
Blanche Gris
Singer
George, Earl
Peter Morton, Jr
McConnellsburg
Petersburg
Newton
Lemoyne
Thomas D
Denver
Col
McKinley C
Union Cemetery
Mary E. Charles
Benjamin F. Charles
Charles Mill
Big Spring
Tutheran Church
Fred Charles
Big
Gilpin Charles
Cumberland
Abs
F. H. Ankener
Kate Charles
Dessie Young
Lula Hickman
Luther Hare
Tuth‘eran Cemetery
Clearsprigs
Frances Dubs
Hezekiah C. Debel
D. Rhodes
Funkstown
J. Rhodes
J.H. Rohrer
Roanoke
Kraiss Mortuary Chapel
Paul EB
Holdcraft
Rose Hill
William J. Smith
Salem Avents
H. W. Smith
Helen Clifton
North Carolina
Daubert
Kralas Chapel
Rose Hill Cemery
Minnie Early
Etta Robinson
West North Street
Zion Baptist Church
Charles Early
Wheeling
W. Va
Lulia Preston
Zion Baptist! Church
C. P. Comer
Rose Hill Cemetere
Coats Stolen Then Recovered by West Franklin Tavern
Detective William Pe reports three coats stolen from a West Franklin street tavern Saturday night were later recovered. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude from the Willingham family for kindness during illness and death of their mother and sister, floral tributes, car use, and neighbor support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Franklin Street
William Pe
Virgie Welty
J. E. Willingham
Adv
John EK. Burger
Ady
President letters urge Bankhead vote on war referendum
President urges Bankhead to oppose the war referendum as House members receive letters urging defeat. The move would require a popular vote before entering a foreign war, with leadership predicting a close result and possible six hour debate if the measure advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fadion Delad
House Judiciary Committee
House
Committee
Ludlow
United States
Roosevelt
Secreary Hall
Planet Japier Report: Nine Satellites Orbiting Moon
A brief note states that the planet Japier possesses nine satellites in orbit around its primary. The source document provides limited detail beyond this count and mentions no names or dates. Further data from observations or missions is not included.
Tipsters Prize Prompted By Local Fire Incident
Tipsters in Pearre and nearby areas submit tips on a fire near Pearre and other local events. Winners are announced weekly in the Daily Mail with prizes of 250 and 2 dollars for top tips. Names remain confidential and winners sign at the Daily Mail office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearre
Main Avenue
CCC
Downsville Pike
Howse
Daily Mail
Valuable Coupons Offer For Baltimore Readers
Coupon offer promotes Norwood avium Packed Coffee in jars and vacuna Packed cans. Mail 10 coupons plus 1 cover to C. D. Kenny Co. Baltimore Maryland for a bath towel. Expires January 1938. Sold only at independent grocers.
Notice on rescheduled musical event date at Mangansville
Holders of admission tickets are informed that the musical entertainment and prize awards date has moved from January 21 to February 1 19358 due to conflicting circumstances. Mangansville Fire Company oversees the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangansville Fire Company
Adv
Kiwanis Conference Highlights Faith and Finance
Kiwanis delegates gathered for the Capital District mid winter conference in Charlottesville with Aga W Howard and G G Peery chairing finance committee and James P Gallagher delivering Kiwanis International messages. Speakers included Miles Reifsnyder Andy Bell Ralph Repass Carey Wheatley Garrett Han by Carl Crawford and more as Rev Dr F Berry Plummer preached on Such a Time Is This and urged religious faith as world salvation amid postwar chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aga W. Howard
G. G. Peery
Finance Committee
James P. Gallagher
International
Newton
Gallagher
Kiwanis International
Diener
David C. Book
Alexandria
J. Walter Hall
Albie Barkdale
Charlottesville
Miles Reifsnyder
Westminster
Andy Bell
Winchester
Ralph Repass
Marion
Carey Wheatley
Lynchburg
Garrett Hanby
Wilmington
Del
Carl Crawford
Charles W. Pimper
Washington
John R. Frischkorn
Richmond
Weather Watch Urges Cold Snap Across Chewsville
The forecast notes the thermometer hovering around 15 degrees above zero today in Chewsville with a 2 degree rise from yesterday’s low. Washington county ponds froze as Lee reported small streams still, while Chews ville stayed under 26 degrees yesterday and Hagerstown topped out at 30. Saturday brought a 42 degree high and flurries were seen in Chewsville after a late week of rain totaling 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Oswald
Chewsville
Lee
Washington County
Hagerstown
Flying Fortress Sets New Transcontinental Record
Lieut. Col. Robert Olds piloted a 16 ton Flying Fortress from California to Langley Field Virginia in 11 hours 1 minute setting a transcontinental record for military aircraft. Brig Gen Delos Emmons joined the flight and return voyage covered about 4 634 miles in 24 hours 28 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langley Field
Uncle Sam
Air Force
Robert Olds
California
Virginia
U. S. Second
March Field
Calif
B.S. T
Delos C. Emmons
General Headquarters Force
Olds
Chicago Grain Market Update From Early Trading Day
Open May wheat at 40 percent, July 90, September 397 percent. May oats 2 percent, July 82, Sept? 0. May oats 3.25 percent, July 2.0 percent, Sept. 0. Fer May 77, Snir 71, high prices noted. Trading figures show varied percentages across grains with multiple months listed and only partial legible data available.
Senate Demands I C C Overhaul Over Bank Loans
Senator Wheeler of Montana urged reorganization of the Interstate Commerce Commission criticizing its finance division for approving RCA loans to the Erie and Baltimore and Ohio railroads. He cited misaligned actions on Erie and B and O loans, arguing the division ignored facts and the letter of law, risking taxpayer loss and insider advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wheelerr Dmont
Treasury
Wheeler
Senate Committee In Interstate Commerce
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Erie
Baltimore and Ohio
Charles D. Mahaffie
Mahaffie
B. H. Meyer
Claude R. Porter
B. and C
Carroll Miller
Montanan
Commission
Congress
Chesapeake and Ohio
Jesse Jones
R. F
St. Paul
Chicago
Northwestern
B. and O
R. F.C
Finance Division
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Hopital
Topsy-Turvy Zoo
Woodside Hall
Besom
Simon L. Downer
Wil Hamsport
Maryland
Milton E. Remsburg
Sharpshire
American Guernsey Cattle Club
Peterborough
New Hampshire
Howard WU. Quinn
Pope's Beauty Parlor
N. Locust St
Henson
Hat & Dress
Shipley
W. Wash
Adar
MT. Vernon Cab
City Limits
Vasenger Insurance
Wim
Statler
Prep
Hotel Hamilton
L Mills
Emanuel Jennings
Brownsville
Samuel and
Sophia Nichols Jennings
Church of the Brethren
Harry Esier
Grace Marie Lyn
Andrew H. Lynn
Dale Street
Washi County Hospital
Pneu Mae
Louise Wynne
Raleigh
N. C
Cleveland
American RodaBuilders’ Association
Colonel
Robert Guggenheim
Miami, Fla
Colonel Guggenheim
Rebecca Pollard van Lennep
Central Press
Bankhead
Japier
Flora B. Zeigler
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Methodist’ Church
God of War
Plummer
George Peery
Selem
Henry Converse
Harrisonburg
Walter Cole
Towson
Asa Howard
Kiwanis Club
Allen Myers
St. Paul's Church
R K. Hollinger
WP. Snerow
R. F. Poore
Mra
Henry Holzapfel
Russell Wolfe
Peery
Amisgtees
New York City
Marion Fenton
Mount Carmel
Arma
Stein Bros. & Boyce
McComas-Armstrong
Amer
Sly Amer, T. & T
Wat
Beth, Steel
N. Y. Central
North Amer
Penna RR
Tas Renee
AO Boy St
M. Jeeee U. 8
Steel
United Aircraft
Union Pacific West
Western Union
I West
Loews
Teeeete OY Fe Blm
Texas Corp
Dais
Warner Bros
Chicago Grain Market
Hamilton
Credit Saum
N. Jonathan St. Hagerstown, Md
Montana
C. A. Brown
Optometrist
Public Square
J. Adv
Jack Irby
Washington St
Calta
Bell Gab
H. Stotler
Save Gas
Winter Front
Reichard’s
Antie
Fleigh Motor CO
Oak Hill Ave
Phena
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