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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1945
Page
7
Reprinted student opinions express mixed views on handling Germany postwar. Contributions address punishment, reeducation, and reparations, with calls ranging from industrial dismantling to harsh penalties and forced labor for Germans.
A set of letters from readers discuss how to handle Germany after the war. Opinions range from punitive measures and continued occupation to rebuilding assistance and trials for war criminals, with proposals calling for surveillance and long term control by major powers.
Two of King Leopold III's trusted confidantes Leon Frederic and Jacques Pirenne arrived by plane in Brussels to confer with the government amid a crisis over a possible return. They will report to Leopold in Salzburg and provide guidance for any forthcoming statement. The King’s Plate at Woodbine Park near Toronto offers a $10,000 prize and is North America’s oldest continuously run race, now in its 86th running.
Advice discusses eye strain from reading in bad light and after exposure to dust or wind. Recommends using Livoptik for inflammation burning itching or gritty eyelids with a potential refund offer. Mentions fear of using Lavoeptik product and urges trying it today.
May expenditures for Washington County Welfare Board show old age assistance at 14242.16 to 587 individuals with an average grant of 24.26. Aid to dependent children totaled 6371.20 for 482 children from 180 families, averaging 13.22 per child. Other items include aid to the blind 293.30 to 12 persons, general assistance 1103.32 to 45, and 1772.24 in general public assistance to 73 needy families. Foster care for 26 children cost 689.89 with 145.66 refunded by relatives, average 26.53 per child. Also notes 1944 tractor production valued at 657,000,000 versus 357,000,000 in 1943 and 342,500,000 in 1941.
The Daily Mail notes a Fresh Air column seeking details for a child care arrangement via Mrs. P. M. Holmes Daily Mail, asking for the preferred age of the child and an address for correspondence.
Captain William K. Hansel of Hagerstown received the Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Cluster for battle injuries in France and Germany during a retreat ceremony at Foster General Hospital Jackson Mississippi where he is a patient. He was presented the awards by Colonel Daniel C. Campbell.
The 356th Fighter Group under Colonel Philip E. Tukey Jr. earned a Distinguished Unit Citation for heroism during battles on September 17 18 and 23 1944. The award honors Master Sergeant Charles R. Brennan of Clearspring Md and marks the unit’s ongoing role in preparing for the Allied invasion of Holland. Charles W. Butler of West Bethel St recently extended his overseas service with a 30 day leave at home after serving in the Pacific theater including Guadalcanal Tulagi and New Caledonia.
Leitersburg residents anticipate a revised service flag in the town square. The current flag is badly tiled and bears the outdated number 89 after recent inductions, as subscriptions are being solicited for a new flag.
Vacation clothes and easy to make patterns for all ages and occasions are advertised. The Summer Fashion Book is illustrated in full color and priced at 15 cents. Send 16 cents in each pattern including sewing guide and specify size, name, address, and style number to Pattern Department Harvestown Daily News New York NY 11 N.
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