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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1951

Page

11

Payments To New Welfare Group Is Up In County Board Report

The Washington County Welfare Board reports an increase in payments to the new welfare group while other divisions decline. Old age assistance remains largest, with 407 recipients and a total cost of 34,400. The board notes aid to dependent children supported 527 children from 187 families at a total of 1,820.62 and an average 19.47.

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Right percent of America's work ite wolen fold jobs because of in terest tn the work

Ahern reports on the uncertain impact of interest rate shifts on employment as workers face changes in job availability and wage prospects. The piece analyzes how fluctuating finance policy can influence hiring and retention across sectors.

America Ahern

Federal Agencies Losing Chauffeurs

The Senate approved amendments to a federal appropriation bill to eliminate chauffeurs for 50 agencies and remove authorization for 2,000 new cars. Republicans push to cut White House upkeep amid an economy drive. Senator McMahon criticized the move as headline hunting. A Baltimore and Ohio Railroad report noted 44 diesel-electric orders, bringing total to 681 units in service. Death and retirement open a million jobs every 60 days.

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Attendance Slump Seen At Local Community Events

Local residents blame television for shrinking turnout at several events in Hagerstown. Over ten days, two gatherings drew notably small crowds including the City Park Band and Flag Day at St John’s Lutheran Church. Governor McKeldin attended a citizenship ceremony that also drew a small audience. The Washington County Teachers Association lyceum series has seen attendance fall from about 1,000 per event to roughly half that.

Hagerstown St. John’s Lutheran Church Hagerstown High School McKeldin Washington County Teachers Association Lyceum

No sports season for Azure series and mixed local attendance

The article notes the Azure series likely not offered next season and that television has limited impact on local sports. It cites Hagers town Braves drawing about 1,000 fans per home game, similar to last year, and reports strong membership for the Hagerstown Civic Music Association. It also highlights Washington County Museum’s best attendance year and mentions theater attendance comparisons being hard due to firivel in the area.

Hagerstown Braves Hagerstown Civic Music Association Washington County Museum

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