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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1952
Page
19
An escaped convict fatally shot a child during a getaway attempt as police closed in. Witnesses described a chaotic pursuit near Canasteta involving officer Owen Williams and others, with few details confirmed while police filed charges and warned the public.
In a case against Silver Spade reg estate developer Milestone, Kew seeks a new trial after a jury awarded $7,000 in fees to Edward Bana Ion of Silver Spring. Milestone argues court errors on admissibility of evidence and disruptions. The defense seeks to set aside the verdict and judgment.
County Commissioners again discuss moving their office to the second floor of the Court house. Chester Pelphes proposes shifting Tax Supervisor and Sheriff spaces to free a large room for public meetings, with an elevator and one weekly official session to minimize disruption.
A Morgan County West Virginia circuit court jury awarded 14950 to AO Dharages and 5450 to Burnett and his wife for the death of their 13 year old daughter Truth Braheth in a crash on Route between Taneouk and Berkeley Springs November 4, 1950. The same section saw further manslaughter conviction of Happ, appeal noted, with Hepp absent for remiss.
Newly elected officers of the Haerstown Whitney Chamber of Commerce will be installed at a dinner dance at Portuca Restaurant on Friday June 13. George Hiawhaker will be installed as president of the local chapter succeeding Roland G Hell who was elected state vice president of the Jaycees during the business session. Reports will be presented by the Jaycees committee. An accapaccity crowd is expected to cheer the new state officers. Several gifts and favors will be presented. Attendees are urged to make reservations with Ralph Golding, reservations chairman. Jack Frost and his orchestra will play for the dance and dinner installation.
Two clubhouses along the Prtle-Wie River at Paon No. A were broken into in recent days. Items stolen include silverware, an electric toaster, two antique pitchers, and fishing gear. Deputy Bruce Spiekber identified one break in at the Dr. Olik Lott Man clubhouse and another at Isaac Shank’s Pittsburgh sales clubhouse. losses could not be fully determined due to owner absence.
The State Roads Commission announces a four day detour on Cavetown Pike from Tagers Town to Chewsville beginning Monday June 16 to allow the Baltimore and Ohio Tail road to complete rebuilding of the crossing near Hager city. Detour routes direct traffic via Pane Tom Houlevard and Milk Road to Security, rejoining Cavetown Pike at Featherbed Lane.
Washington June 12 Union and management officials meet with government chiefs to plan reopening of strike bound plants to produce weapons for US troops in Korea. Senate moves sought to grant Truman power to seize the industry and bring all steel plants to operation for defense and civilian needs, but repeated votes failed to pass the seizure authority. The President signaled willingness to act if Congress accepts a broader anti strike stance while House deliberations on defense production extend into the night.
Maryland police captured Glover, an escaped patient from Crownsville State Mental Hospital, in Trenton. The 21 year old is charged with the murder of Dames A. Beecraft at a Beltsville service station and with fleeing the hospital. Two detectives nabbed him after he was spotted in town. he offered no resistance. Anne Arundel officials seek governor inquiry into hospital care following multiple escapes since the year began.
Wilbur Snyder Jr son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Snyder Sr returned to his unit after being wounded by shrapnel in the arm on May 7 He was reported to have recovered sufficiently to rejoin his outfit His parents received word of his release from a hospital in Paramon area stating the arm still causes pain at night but should lessen with time He arrived in Korha on February 29 of this year.
Washington reports mixed reaction in Congress to a Truman backed plan by Senator Russell to invite five neutral military leaders to observe Korea prison camps. Democrats praised the idea as counters to Communist propaganda while Republicans, including Bridges, questioned its effectiveness and warned against implying weakness.
Washington County reports 27A juvenile cases in the period with no significant rise, while national delinquency grows 10 percent. Court overseers describe investigations and supervision for each case, with repeat offenders reduced by six months, and a new punishment method involving apologies and parental presence for youth crimes. The effort includes larceny and truancy cases, with some youths sent to Maryland Training School as needed.
Sheriff's deputies reported thieves entered the home of Ted S. George while he and his wife visited neighbors, stealing jewelry including three pocket watches and silver dollars. The break in occurred a short distance from the Fountain area, with drawers and cabinets ransacked.
The government of South Korea orders a halt to Voice of America airings on its network, accusing the broadcasts of bitterly anti-government content targeting President Syngman Rhee. US officials confirm suspension as domestic protests grow and political strife intensifies over martial law and assembly leadership.
Police investigate a string of fender skirt thefts reported over several days. Victims include Rex Spencer on Wilson Boulevard, Clyde Costello in Martinsburg, and Miss Jewell Osharn on Sethe Mont Valli Avenue, with a wedding ring and a skill saw also stolen in separate break ins.
In Munsan Korea June 12 the chief Communist truce negotiator softened his denunciation of the Allies while sticking to demands for a prisoner exchange. Maj Gen William W Harrison head CLN negotiator told new men no further concessions will be forthcoming on the April 28 Allied proposal. Nam Ils emission pressed the Geneva Convention claim and accused Allies of widening the breach over repatriation of about 160000 prisoners who reportedly refuse to return to Reds.
The New York market edged higher with rails and steel leading advances. American Telephone showed ongoing activity and opened stronger as trading continued with increased shares and modest gains across indices.
A Washington County soldier in Korea and two buddies write home asking civilians what they did for liberty while soldiers faced Chinese Communist forces. The piece recalls their experiences, hunger, cold, and danger, contrasting sacrifice with civilian life and duties at home.
The Hagerstown Almanack weather forecaster, predicting a year ahead, called for a fair, pleasant period for June 4, 10 and 11. Recent readings ranged from 84 to 49 degrees, with July-like heat two occasions in the last half century and lows near freezing. Today and tomorrow are forecast partly cloudy, with possible showers and thunderstorms later this afternoon or tonight.
Daily Mirror announced in New York that its price will rise from 3 cents to 4 cents starting Monday, with outside city limits increasing to 6 cents. The Daily News issued a similar price increase in its report.
A strawberry found at the Daily Mall news room appeared with three sprouts growing from its tip. The unusual fruit, believed to be from a patch on the Weaver Morey place near Boonesboro, drew curiosity among staff.
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