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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1952
Page
9
In Chicago on July 3 Senator Taft's bloc gained momentum within the GOP National Committee as it seeks to derail Eisenhower support. Eisenhower backers vow the presidential nomination won’t be decided by the committee and expect rank and file delegates to swell after the Fourth of July holiday.
Minisan Korea negotiators proposed a new plan to end the deadlock over 20 000 Chinese captives. An allied spokesman dismissed it as full of gimmicks and potential snags while Maj Gen William Harrison noted it could be important or may fail.
Allied raiders struck Communist lines near Panmunjom and central Korea as UN forces pressed on. North Korea and China prisoners dominate the exchange talks with demands for return of all prisoners in UN stockades and possible reclassification based on nationality. The UN declined unconditional repatriation and called for delay in sessions to study the Red proposal.
Washington County expects a warm and humid Fourth of July with thundershowers late tomorrow night. A cooler spell arrives Saturday as showers ease, with a southerly wind persisting for the next day, keeping temperatures from dropping much tonight.
South Prospect Street residents are surveyed about potential parking meters. The Traf fic Committee chair Wally MacDonald says complaints exist from downtown workers. Final action rests with the Mayor and Council after full explanations.
In Memphis Tennessee four young girls ages 7 to 12 were found dead in a pond after footprints led from clothing piles to the water. Lifeguards pulled the bodies from the 12 foot deep pool within minutes of alarm. Victims were Novina Cink 12 Joyce 9 Bobhbie Itidsen 7 and Gloria Itidsen 9.
Congress rushes toward adjournment with hundreds of bills awaiting action. Senate leaders predict adjournment by Saturday afternoon as House completes its work. Eight money bills funding the new fiscal year remain unpassed amid push to finish before Republican Chicago trip.
The Potomac River and nearby Creek Clearing Fast Creek are clearing rapidly after recent muddy water. Williamsport tackle shop owner Georges Wolfe reports strong river clarity forming, with Licking Creek also clearing and rain expected later today. Local anglers hope bass fishing will be good tomorrow.
The Taverstown Mayor and Council face decisions on extending rent stabilization beyond September 30 under the Economic Controls Ban. Local labor groups urge extension while a landlord group opposes. Previous actions in nearby towns and past city votes inform the council's timeline through September.
Mrs. Catherine Palmer of Baltimore visiting her daughter Mrs Teonaston in Rohrersville slipped while lifting a can of hot water yesterday afternoon and scalded her arm and leg. She was admitted to the hospital after emergency room treatment and her condition today was reported as good.
Senate internal security subcommittee may investigate Communist infiltration of the Treasury Department and other fiscal agencies after evidence surfaced during the Institute of Pacific Relations probe. The panel reported alleged pro Soviet influence by Owen Lattimore and John P Davies Jr and urged possible perjury actions while noting connections to wartime espionage.
A Citizens Committee and Mayor Nerman L. Mills discussed noise from Fairchild Aircraft Plant 27 near Cannon Avenue. The plant ships spare parts to Korea and Europe, with 160 workers on two shifts. A company representative promised efforts to minimize noise, especially during shift changes.
The Far East Air Forces report that Communist forces may be hoarding about 1,800 to 1,900 MiG-16 jets in the North Korean theater as allied Sabres increasingly dominate air battles over Northwest Korea in six days of fighting last month.
Mail call feature shows Airman First Class Donald Harper, son of William and Mary Harper, at an English air field near Briggstock. He describes the Daily Mail as a link to home with local, world, and comic pages and notes former employment with the Herald-Mail Classified Department.
Sheriff Edward L. Rowland described unbearable garbage odors in Chewsville as he investigated dumping by William Grimm for Hagerstown. He found 197 tons of bones and recent garbage piles near homes and farms two miles from Cave Town, with hogs feeding on dumped waste and pools of stagnant water worsening the smell. Residents reported terrible nights and store clerks and workers noting strong stenches, as the inquiry proceeded.
Historic relics from Washington County will go on display Sunday afternoon at the Mansion House in City Park. The Little Heiskell weather vane once atop the Court House and later City Hall will be shown, along with the Beard’s Lutheran baptismal bowl from Old Forge Road used since before 1747. The exhibit runs 2 to 7 p.m. and includes pewter ware from Smithsbury, with curators Mrs Hauver and Mrs. Continued on Page 2.
Austrian border officials and Yugoslav forces are building a double line of fortifications along the northern border to deter any Hungarian Plains attack. A Styrian report notes watchtowers and gun emplacements rising along the Brava i River in southern Austria.
The Republican National Committee voted 62 to 39 to seat an all Taft Georgia delegation and unanimously to seat William Horton as pro Eisenhower from Kansas. The panel aims to resolve the Taft Eisenhower battle as Dewey predicts 40 delegations may switch after the first ballot. Eisenhower travels to the convention city pledging a clean conduct on the week ahead.
Baltimore July 3 report says 2500 workers in General Motors Chevrolet and Fisher Body divisions were laid off as the steel strike continues. The plants are closing temporarily amid labor action.
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