Hagerstown newspaper masthead reads editor and pricing
J GARVIN HAGER editor notes subscription rates in city deliveries and mail options. Rates listed include 95 cents weekly city mail, 4th class rates, and monthly prices for various districts with domestic and foreign editions. The paper is member of The Associated Press and reserves republication rights.
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Clee Mfester
J. Garvin Hager
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Hagerstown
Associated Press
Newa
The Temptation of Arnold a Late Middle Aged Man
A reflective portrait of Arnold a prosperous trusted man ready for one last fling. He struggles with the urge to break his virtues and risk his soul for a fleeting taste of youth. The piece cites Ecclesiastes and Gospel warnings about hypocrisy and inner decay.
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Arnold
Rome
Its Time To Heed Russell s Warning
The piece argues Congress public hearings on General MacArthur inflame passions and risk leaks. It warns that politicians seek ammunition, not guidance, and that cross examination may aid enemies. It urges senators to heed Russell s warning amid nationwide political battles.
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Congress
MacArthur
Russell
Washington
Korean Casualties Compared With World War I Figures
The article argues that American Korean War casualties, while stressed by leaders, are not higher than World War I losses. It compares six Korean divisions with six key WWI American divisions, noting 10 813 killed in Korea versus 14 157 in WWI through Normandy to German surrender. It highlights peak periods during Inchon in 1950 and the Yalu retreat, with no later peaks matching those levels.
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MacArthur
U. S
Korea
Normandy
Inchon
Yalu River
Raw materials fight drives new international rationing plan
Washington reports a Foster committee led by William C. Foster will issue policies for non-Communist nations to share scarce raw materials. The group studies global supply and demand, reporting to Charles E. Wilson as Defense Mobilization boss. An international conference with 12 NATO nations and 20 American republics seeks a fair division of imports and allocations.
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William C. Foster
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Charles EB. Wilson
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John Bull
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Australia
Federated Malay States
Great Britain
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Washington
State Department
Edwin T. Gibson
General Foods
National Production Authority
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Dolls differing looks spark calls for variety in Russia
Column notes Russian girls complain dolls look alike and urge variety as the Literary Gazette urges broader individuality. It questions if diverse dolls could undermine totalitarianism and tie to later desires for independent thinking and marriage choices. The piece also recalls quotes on politics and a father's pragmatic wisdom.
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Moscow Literary Gazette
Josef Stalin
Politburo
Rusala
Stalin
Literary Gazette
First Aid in Snakesite and Health Qs From Dr Van
A health column covers snakebite first aid, emphasizing cautious travel, tourniquet use, wound incisions, suction, and medical consultation for antivenin. It also notes pregnancy diet guidance and germ survival, highlighting long-lasting microbes in dust and fabrics. Vaccinations and emergency care references appear throughout.
U S Strongest Nation Says Leading American Businessman
Renowned executive says America remains the world’s strongest nation amid optimism and caution. He cites record pre war production, wartime lend lease gains, and high living standards while urging continued foreign lending, investment, and unity with democracies to sustain growth and peace.
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U.S
Harry A. Bullis Sairman
General Mills
Gaynor Maddox
Food and Markets
New York
NEA
Joe Bstalin
Department of Commerce
United States
Ita
Thia
Rally at County Farm Bureau Meeting At Clear Spring High
Lee Bushong and Charles sown at torney urged members to engage with goat men in office, while speakers included Mrs. John Fiook, Anfos Reedar, and Wilbert Smith. John Wiahard led the program as music and a movie accompanied by refreshments followed.
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Lee Bushong
Charles Sown
County Farm Bureau
Clear Spring High School
John Fiook
Associated Women
Anfos Reedar
Wilbert Smith
Smith
John Wiahard
Thera
Paniat Seibert
Kratzer
Spielman
Andrews
Giana Miles
Millard Kretzer
Misa Joyce Kretzer
Yesteryear Jottings 40 Years Ago Tax Notes and Notices
Jottings from yesteryears recounts tax collection efforts listing Aingham Kax and others. Col Robert E Lea Jr spoke at Confederate Memorial services in Rose Rand. Harry Imbhack relocated to Wageratown as Cumberland Brewing Company representative. George Snavely of the Eagles to manage local baseball with seven Braginier veterans and two players Werner and Butler from L Brunswick.
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Col
Robert E. Lea, Jr
Rose Ran
Harry Imbhack
The
Cumberland Brewing Company
Wageratown Aa
George Snavely
Eagles
Mr. Braginier
Fagle
Werner and Butler
L Brunswick
Hagenbeck-Wallace Chets Visit Sparks Summer News
Twenty years ago the Hagenbeck-Wallace Chets performed a one day stand with Clyde Beatty and The Great Wilma shot from a cannon. Prohibition agents raided a warehouse seizing 165 barrels of near beer worth about 4000 dollars. Local merchants closed at 1 p.m. in summer to allow workers extra recreation. Plans for fall races include track drainage and sand atop the track for faster footing.
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Clyde Beatty
Wilma
Prohibition
Wedding Gift Dilemma and the Call for Thoughtful Choice
A reflective piece urges selecting meaningful gifts over attractive trinkets. It questions whether brides need many similar items and favors uniqueness, suggesting items like pickle dishes or serving spoons be chosen with care to avoid excess.
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Deva
Cherriex
Barbs by Hal Cochran on life, lessons and pen jokes
A humorous column touches on tire mishaps teaching safer driving and easy lectures. It also riffs on student zeal, a neighbor’s child prospects, a prison band paroled early, and a reminder that meat prices influence public attitudes toward pigs.
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