29 Jul 1950
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1950
Page
1
Lt. Gen. Walton H. Walker orders the Eighth U S Army to stand and fight against North Korean forces in Korea. He vows no retreat or surrender, calling this a crucial stage and expressing confidence in success despite heavy expected blows.
Our reporters note a 1920 Cunningham driven by Lt Col Berkeley Lewis found in transit from Brainerd Minnesota to Washington. The vehicle known as the Smithsonian weighs 5700 pounds with a 180 horsepower V eight, push button starter and could reach 100 mph when new. Col Lewis has a newer car at home and notes minimal repair was needed to resume travel.
A thief broke the rear garage lock at 422 Summit Avenue and drove away with a 1949 blue Chevrolet five passenger coupe belonging to Charles F. Alvord. Alvord found the loss this morning and noted the car had 9,000 miles. He had his ignition key in his pocket and heard nothing during the night.
Mrs Laura Blair of Clear Spring confirms her son Pvt Ray Blair is in Korea amid reports of his presence in the Far East. The claim follows earlier sightings and newspaper references about Ray Blair, with local friends noting the wartime posting.
Army to draft 240000 men and Navy seeks 70000 reserve Seabees. Senate delays vote on Truman controls. Synthetic rubber output to rise to 675000 tons. President seeks 600 million for war materiel stockpiling. 18 million requested to refit reserve cargo ships. Senate approves broad search authority for foreign ships in US waters. DOJ says two more federal grand juries will convene here for subversive activity cases.
State Road Commission teams completed resurfacing from Bolivar to the hilltop on South Mountain and will extend toward the Rohreraville Road intersection near Boonsboro. The project, using a motor paver, eliminates humps and dips and follows recent work on Route 40 west to Funkstown and on Route 49 between Ridgeville and New Market.
The Board of Election Supervisors will stay open until midnight August 1 to receive candidacy certificates for the September 18 primary. Republicans and Democrats mustfile by August 1, with party slates expected. Withdrawals allowed until 36 days before the primary, with rules on fee refunds.
Two well known Democrats filed for office this morning. Julian L. Oliver operates what was formerly the West End Pharmacy at 345 West Washington Street and seeks Judge of the Orphaned Court. E Leister Mobley, a retail coal dealer, seeks County Commissioner. Mobley resides on South Potomac Street and runs the firm that succeeded his late uncle John O. Leister.
City Engineer Charles Steinbach urges a council committee to act on buying new street name signs. He will bring the issue to the next regular meeting after a prior committee reviewed samples and set a policy. About 100 signs are needed at intersections with many more in poor condition. Several samples were sent by firms for inspection.
A local soldier Pvt. Paul W Sprecher wrote to his wife from Korea. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Preston Sprecher of Hagerstown Route 2 and is in the 24th Division. Another local soldier Cpl David McKinley Knode, son of Mr and Mrs John Krode, of 1072 South Potomac Street, also serves in Korea.
Los Angeles on July 29 Dr Victor Stork a longtime pediatrician is retiring from his post at the Westwents hospital after 39 years of service. He was honored by fellow physicians who presented him a letter of recognition and best wishes.
City Hall officials order a 10 minute zone near City Hall to be kept clear. Police personnel must not park private vehicles in the zone and city officers’ cars found there will be tagged or towed.
Two Hagerstown families fear their sons are in Korea. Sergeant First Class Wallace T. Minnich, a World War II veteran, says he is leaving for Korea after duties at Okinawa and Fort Lewis. Brother James Minnich has been stationed in Japan and may be moving to Korea. Private Fred C. Solong, also from Hagerstown, is believed in combat near the fighting in Korea.
Kent County Democrats gathered in Telchester praising Governor Lane as responsible for the most real improvements on the Eastern Shore. Principal speaker J Millard Tawes, State Comptroller and Lane ticket candidate, recalled opposing Lane in the predecessors and said he is now a member of Governor Lane's state ticket.
The realty market eased this week in both volume and turnover value though building activity remains high. Deeds show numerous building site changes while several land and home transfers are recorded, including properties on Blue Ridge Summit Indiana Avenue Sharpsburg Pike and Boonsboro Maple Ville Road.
Pfc Vernon G Mulligan son of Mr and Mrs Daniel F Mulligan 1196 Pope Ave has written from Korea. He says he is an infantryman who was stationed in Japan before moving to Korea and dated his letter July 13. He asks for more mail from friends and notes his address can be obtained from his parents. Publication of his unit is not permissible under Korean War regulations.
A Maryland State Police report shows June had 24 motor vehicle collisions in Washington County with no accidents on Tuesdays the safest day to travel. June also recorded 2278 vehicle law violations and 269 warnings.
American infant divisions under grim orders to hold or die fight to the death in the Yongdong sector. General Walker declares no retreat while MacArthur notes red drives northeast of Yongdong and coastal pressure near Pusan contained by air and sea strikes.
Gen Walton H Walker of the Eighth Army orders troops to fight to the death as North Korean forces press the central front. Kochang, a key supply route hub, reportedly falls to Rede forces while U S planes bomb towns on the southern front. Washington says manpower and reserve increases are needed and the Senate delays a vote on Truman production and credit controls.
Allied air power struck widely separated targets in Korea while anti aircraft fire downed a U S B 26 near Chonemu 25 miles north of Taejon. Task Force 77 Navy planes supported ground troops as land and carrier based air forces bombed Red columns and armor and hit 15 major targets in central and North Korea.
A Hagerstown area soldier Pfc Clyde Wetzel is en route to Korea from Okinawa his parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Wetzel of Halfway report He served in the Air Force on Okinawa Clyde s brother George E Wetzel fought in World War II Battle of the Bulge and was reported missing for some days but survived
Three people were treated for injuries from an automobile incident around 2 am. Roy L. Kane of 424 Mechanic Street received facial lacerations and abrasions and was discharged after ER care. John Negley, eight, of 124 East Franklin Street, was struck above the eye by a stone. Raymond McCarney, 11, of 631 North Loeust Street, was bitten by a horse.
Eugene W McCauley of Route 2 reported ongoing car thefts and vandalism. Thieves removed a spare tire jack and pump, broke a mirror, siphoned gasoline, and earlier stole a battery. An earlier attempt targeted other parts, according to sheriff’s notes.
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