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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1949
Page
3
Fragmented OCR notes describe rising rates and circulation concerns. Mentions an Associated Prom- group and an American manny ake dismaycher, with unclear context and several garbled phrases.
The resignation of Secretary of State Marshall prompts praise for his service and introduces Dean Acheson as his successor. Acheson’s long State Department record is cited, highlighting his world affairs grasp and role in shaping support for the Marshall Plan. The piece notes the nation’s need for steady leadership amid policy aims and overseas influence challenges as Acheson assumes the post.
Baltimore January 18 a man with 1275 in his pockets was arrested after allegedly stealing a loaf of rye bread. Magistrate James R. Cadden heard the case with 69 year old Frank Johnson claiming burial expenses for the money. Patrolman Frederick A. Nitch testified he saw a man snatch a loaf from a bread bundle left at a grocery store doorway at about 6 45 a m.
Washington report compares Louis Bean and Brad Ford Smith as rivals over steel capacity and employment amid Truman era policy. Acheson oil ties draw GOP attack on Aramco links, as Wayne Morse faces a Russell counter.
New York January columns recount a humorous experiment using a device called the sentimeter to gauge reactions of six women to Valentine messages. A Russian bear named Laura, barside, adds comic contrast as the writer muses on press agents and novelty. The piece ends with a joke about pairing Stalin with a bear for sensational Valentine reading.
County tax receipts rose to about 460000 as of yesterday. County Treasurer Hugh Troxell reported that collections totals stood at 413625.99, with daily gains pushing the overall sum higher.
Washington column discusses Governors Arnall and Talmadge, Georgia’s poll tax repeal and white primary nullification, and fears of renewed voter suppression through educational tests and new registration. It highlights federal civil rights support, judge-led protections by Wells Waring and others, and the need for nationwide anti lynching, poll tax, and discrimination measures.
Jottings recall Hon. David Seibert celebrated with neighbors in Clearspring on his birthday and a note of Poe centennial observances by Governor Crothers. A juvenile court ruling upholds a girl sitting on a lap as not a crime. Emma Watkin hosts a dinner for J. C. Hoffman Sons clerks. 20 years ago streets funding and temperance anniversary events, smallpox cases, church organ purchase, and a science fact about water heating and cooling are noted.
A physician recounts wart treatments from psychology based therapy to cauterization and medicines. It cites Bloch and Brundage on psychotherapy outcomes and explains wart virus incubation, contagious spread, and varying remedies from acids to surgical removal and radiation caution.
A fragment reflects on unseen good people who strive to do right despite evil around them. It asks how many are noble and generous yet remain unnamed in print, praising quiet, clean living individuals without listing any specific names.
A New York stage girl leaves her career to enter college, hinting she may end up close by. A Kentucky postmaster of 20 years advances in age, while handwriting expert notes the value of punctuality and dot accuracy. Modern youth enjoy running everything except errands.
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