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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1951
Page
4
Rosalie recalls Anita once the reckless daughter now she prays and stays home while Rosalie delights in her faltering. Anita fears she cannot become the virtuous person her mother wished. A biblical reflection urges prayer and support for those trying to reform.
An opinion on the defense housing shortage in war areas. It argues that soldiers and their families suffer from poor housing, criticizes public apathy, and calls for government action to expand posts with adequate shelter and affordable rent. It warns private builders and real estate lobbies oppose government-supported housing plans.
The article notes Confucius as author of the Golden Rule long before Christ and references a passage in the Analects. It then discusses Major House Bill 2988 proposing to lure private construction in defense areas by relaxing down payment credit rules and extending Florida credits to private builders, while imposing new builder requirements.
The column notes Pentagon statements push for a larger U S defense, exploring 4 million plus manpower and bases abroad though no firm program exists. It cites Air Force, Navy, and Army expansion talks, cost estimates around 60 billion dollars for the year, and possible peak military spending near 55 billion in 1963.
The column reflects a humorous dialogue on gender roles with a speaker claiming men and women think differently. Betsy is described as strong willed while the narrator asserts men can influence but cannot fully control women. The piece closes noting the Grand Army of the Republic’s peak membership of 427,980 in 1890.
The U S Chamber of Commerce urged Congress to avoid higher taxes arguing the current year budget can balance with existing revenue. The council of state chambers denounced a $7.2 billion House tax hike as the worst in history and called for a uniform retail sales tax at a moderate rate.
A Chicago writer recalls fire buff life from snowy bed alarms to berths near bunkrooms. He says buffs chase fires across cities including Buffalo and Toronto and even European cities, meeting firefighters and saving lives during blazes.
A health note cautions vacation risk from accidents and disease. It urges precautions on swimming, boating, food, heat, intoxicated driving, and insect bites, with tips on clothing, hygiene, and carrying first aid supplies. It notes responses to reader questions about eyes, thymus, arthritis, and nervous bowel issues.
Fragmentary report notes a Pennsylvania man and his wife as rivals in a business dispute. A separate item mentions pollen runoff in an Ohio town affecting river life and a plea for higher living costs.
Jottings note Adolph Topperwein and spouse staged a shooting exhibition at Hagerstown Gun Club with pistol ball targets. Mr and Mrs H B Carter from Brunswick began a walking trip to Detroit. Schindel Rohrer and Company planned a four story addition with concrete floor and modern elevator. Woas Carriage Company advertised buggies wagons and groceries beside Dagmar Hotel.
A long time county landmark near Cearfoss cross roads is slated for sale. The 19th century Church of the Brethren structure goes on the market as part of county disposal plans.
Virgil A. Parker, a 25 year veteran of the Cumberland Fire Department, was named fire chief today by the Cumberland Mayor and Council. He succeeds Jeremiah T. Dellbaugh, whose retirement was accepted with regret.
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