06 Jun 1946
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1946
Page
1
The proposed Senate floor path tightens OPA powers and curtails subsidies. It would end MAP clothing controls and bar new price controls on items not under control by May 1. Subsidies drop to 1.109 billion with a May 1 cutoff. meat and dairy decontrol affects future subsidies. House and Senate diverge on extension timing. general rent control remains untouched.
Chiang outlines a 15 day truce with three tasks: end hostilities in Manchuria, restore China’s communications, and implement the February 1935 demobilization and reorganization accord. A U S committee led by General Marshall, Chu Yung Chang, and Chou En Lai was to make the truce effective immediately.
Continued from page one, the article notes Russia’s shifting stance toward the United States and UN roles. It argues that if Congress strengthens the Draft Act, expands military training, unifies forces, and tightens atomic energy control, Russia might regain confidence in U.S. UN commitments. Yet Austin remains focused on American interests first.
A collection of in memoriams noting Ada L Albert wife and mother died June 6 1945 and Beverly Ann Earley six years since June 6 1940 1945 with messages from husbands children aunts grandparents and siblings reflecting on loss and cherished memories. Names include Earl Corderman Chas Jenkins Percy Rhodes Velma Ardinger Lilian Koogle Leslie Earley and Beverly Ann Barler.
A historical excerpt claims German leaders in 1920 to 1923 laid foundations for armament technique with funding from a major firm. The memoir references a 1921 letter by Dr Wiechfeld and notes Reich chancellor support to secure firm for a decade, plus a desire to avoid conflict with the United States.
A local USES committee was formed with leaders including J. Kingsley Noel and R. Paul Smith to coordinate job placement. The group will contact employers to align hires with labor needs, aiming to streamline recruitment and reduce unsuitable applications. A report shows 385 listings on March 31 and 284 on May 31, tied to material shortages affecting production schedules.
The Game and Inland Fish Commission raised penalties for creek limit and out of season fishing to a $10 minimum and $25 maximum with a $5 add on per legally possessed fish. Last week four Washington County fishermen were fined the minimum $19 by a Hancock magistrate for fishing law infractions.
Local veteran Drake recounts waiting on ships, landing at Omaha Beach at dawn, and the engineers clearing mines and obstructions to pave a path for infantry. He discusses the invasion code words Overlord and beach sectors Charlie to George, his injuries, Bronze Star and Purple Heart awards, and his return to sports with Boonsboro Yellow Jackets after a stint with Vets basketball.
President Truman said the government would run ships if needed as AFL seamen threaten a walkout over shorter work weeks and higher wages. CIO unions and ship operators prepared for collective bargaining while Labor Department and other agencies monitor the dispute. Lundeberg denounced federal interference and refused to meet in Washington, offering San Francisco as the negotiation venue. An abrupt shift in labor tension follows in the wake of union ads urging concessions.
The article describes Soviet atomic program expansion with lavish datchas for scientists, including electric lighting, heating, and leisure facilities. It notes Russia’s awareness of American and British progress, legal uses of atomic diplomacy, and uncertainties about catching up. The piece hints at press freedom contrasts and closes with an analogy about specialized ants needing slaves.
The Senate and House clash over 18 and 19 year olds induction with the Senate proposing continued induction up to age 44 while the House calls a halt at 29. a holiday on inductions until October 15 is debated. Both branches align on service limits and wartime reemployment benefits as talks on teenage provisions stall.
New York June 5 Charles Stancey a right handed pitcher was sold today to the Philadelphia Phillies by the New York Yankees for an undisclosed cash sum in a straight deal.
Mrs. Martha Negley of 100 Winter Street was badly burned when a small stove exploded last night around seven, setting the cellar ablaze. She suffered first degree burns to arms back and face and inhaled smoke, then was carried to Washington County Hospital by neighbor Clarence Linday and the Good Will ambulance. Two unidentified neighbors helped free her from a trapped cellar after the blast and blocked rear access with a heavy object as the fire trapped her.
Firemen quickly extinguished a blaze confined to the cellar of a house after responders arrived. The incident occurred as crews contained flames within the lower level.
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