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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1952
Page
12
United Nations troops advanced against North Korean forces entrenched on a ridge at the eastern end of the line but Chinese counterattacks in the center slowed progress. U S Eighth Army said Allied infantry in the east killed 42 Reds and wounded 65 in a widening clash.
A violent electrical storm drenched Greencastle and nearby areas with over five inches of rain in one hour. Telephones failed and basements flooded as the storm moved across Franklin County. Residents described a wall of water and blinding lightning with thunder like distant gunfire. The Mood mood drainage helped avert worse flooding in Greencastle, while Waynesboro and Chambersburg saw varying rainfall.
In Chicago Eisenhower tells reporters he will purge appointive officials from Washington if the Republicans nominate him for president. He meets Oklahoma delegates before hurrying to confer with California supporters as the GOP convention votes on a heated delegate battle.
The first year of armistice negotiations closed with UN and Communist delegates meeting in secret for 26 minutes in Munsan Korea. No word on progress toward prisoner exchange deadlock. Advancing troops were reported 0 yards apart with 350 to 400 Chinese forces in close combat recapturing ground. US F-51 and Thunderjet bombed targets including the Changjin Reservoir power plant as efforts to disrupt North Korean hydro plants continued.
Comptroller J Millard Tawes announced that Washington County and incorporated towns receive a total of 1980318.54 from state tax receipts. Checks totaled 897786.08 to the county and 8752AN to the towns. The districts will get additional installments due July 16 September 14 and December 15. The fiscal year total distributed reached 8 873157.06. A hearing on the chronic disease hospital site was postponed from July 15 to August 4 with State Senator D K McLaughlin noting Bellevue farm as a preferred site to save costs.
Grandmother Loretta Teach of Pinesburg hosted Patricia Pater of Funkstown and Aliehael Bernheisel of Cleveland Tenn. Patricia lacerated her leg on a sharp tin edge and required stitches at Washington County Hospital. Michael Bernheisel injured his heel in a bicycle wheel incident needing medical attention.
Huntington West Virginia will resume Eastern Standard Time next Sunday, ending the period of fast time that began 11 weeks ago. Residents had expected a full summer in the advanced clock setup.
The mountains along Washington County worded as a shield yesterday, keeping most rain from Baltimore City where over five and a half inches fell in 19 hours. The valley saw 0.58 inches, Edgemoont Reservoir reported 0.95 inches, and the city broke July rainfall records with near zero visibility and street flooding.
County officials push for a universal permit system to bring properties onto tax rolls. Assessors urge free county permits to replace reliance on observation and tips as city permits differ by value. Clopper notes the county is nearly unique in lacking a county building permit framework.
Seventeen year old Leonard Guy Reigel of Clear Spring is missing and a broad search is underway. A boarder at the Reigel home who disappeared at the same time on July 4 is also sought along with Karl Eckard a 20 year old boarder who worked for the youth's father. Leonard left with most of his clothing and is described as five feet three inches tall about 125 pounds with light brown wavy hair and light gray blue eyes. He had left school at 18 to work in a Hagerstown store then with his father in the carnival business.
Tokyo reports Marines rename hills with glamorous celebrity themed names. Publicity handout lists Ruth Roman and Elizabeth Taylor among hills. patrols radio phrases reference Susan Traynard and Marilyn Monroe as they map terrain.
Pittsburgh reports a nationwide steelworkers strike affects rail traffic. About 50,000 railroaders furloughed since June 2, with thousands more to come as production slows. ore shipments halted and iron ore stockpiles worry industry officials about a winter shortage.
George Miller and his wife Ibdla Miller of 64 Elizabeth Street were sentenced to 15 days in jail plus a $10 fine and costs for drunken and disorderly conduct after a fight in a coal yard. Their two children, aged nine and ten, were left home alone and are now in VOA custody as police plan neglect charges. Also jailed for similar conduct were Henry Johnson and Dorothy Simms, both from West Washington Street, fined $25 each.
Closeups from Chicago capture Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Sen. Robert A. Taft, both seeking the Republican presidential nomination as they marshal forces for a convention floor clash. Taft’s wary look contrasts with Eisenhower’s cheerful expression amid rising intrigue before the perilous showdown.
Wayne Joseph Moats aged 18 is charged with arson after a barn fire on a Pike county farm. Investigators say hay mow was set by a barn burner. Moats is held on 2000 bond for a preliminary hearing Friday in City Centre.
A tractor trailer overturned on Route 40 near Hancock injuring no one. The truck carried 73 barrels of whiskey that remained undamaged. Driver Clarence Robert Pfaff of Frostburg escaped injury and described being forced off the highway while rounding a curve. The other vehicle’s driver was not identified.
James William Barthlow Jr., 18, of 674 Pennsylvania Avenue, skidded off Route 40 near Cannon Avenue at 7 thirty p.m. and crashed through a guard rail. He avoided a collision with a stopped car ahead but sustained about 200 dollars in damage to his vehicle. No injuries were reported.
At the Chicago GOP gathering the delegates near the 26th convention face a possible postponement of the presidential nomination by roll call. The Resolutions Committee aims to report on the 1952 platform while six delegations are resolved, Taft lead with 43 delegates, Eisenhower 2, Hoover delivers a noted speech, and McCarthy and Fine are among speakers scheduled.
Chicago July 9 Governor Thea dove R McKeldin works on his Eisenhower nomination speech while aides seek to heal Maryland’s squabbling Republican delegation. Taft backers trim forecasts as McKeldin aims to place Eisenhower’s name. delegates segment hopeful for votes on first ballot and perhaps on later rounds.
Bill Porter Jr top candidate for state commander is building strong support from Washington County posts as the Maryland Department opens a four day American Legion Convention in Baltimore. Delegations from Morris Frock and Clopper Michael Posts join Funkstown units to back Porter, with two other veterans running for department commander and notable figures from Havre de Grace and Silver Spring seeking national posts.
Dr. Cashile Graham warned Washington County apple growers that the coddling moth emerged yesterday. Immediate spraying is urged to prevent hatchings within five days. The crop in Hatcock area and elsewhere is reported to be excellent despite recent minor storm damage.
The Credentials Committee voted 50 to 0 to seat 13 Eisenhower delegates from Louisiana at the Republican convention, overturning the GOP National Committee who had seated 11 Taft and 2 Eisenhower delegates. This adds 11 Eisenhower votes while keeping two Taft seats.
As Georgia Louisiana and Texas delegates prepare to vote a 68 member floor caucus looms with Gov John Fine of Pennsylvania expected to lead the push toward Eisenhower. Minnesota delegate Dan Gainey says some Stassen backers may switch on the first ballot while California contemplates a vice presidential bid for Koowland. President Eisenhower urges a huge November victory and Taft signals cross - party coordination.
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