20 Jun 1952
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1952
Page
1
East Germany accelerates a remilitarization drive to marshal a Russian trained cadre army by year end. Officials warn Western Europe faces a two year wait for German manpower to bolster a united defense amid parliaments' approval delays.
Raymond Wachter 59 a familiar Frederick Maryland National Guard figure died at his home on Wednesday night. He long served as sergeant major of the First Maryland Regiment in charge of paperwork and was a World War I veteran with Company A later the 116th Infantry. Burial will be held tomorrow morning via Frederick.
Western diplomats believe Russia will drop germ warfare charges against the United States as the U N Security Council debates the issue. They cite private sources claiming the Russians doubt they can make a plausible case from available evidence.
The municipal band led by conductor Dr Peter Buys and assistant George H Buys performs at 8:00 PM in City Park Hagerstown Maryland on June 22 1952 Featuring two parts with marches overtures waltzes dances and modern numbers including Pegasus Jungle Drums and The Red Mill Parts include first performances dedicated pieces and a variety of popular selections by Buys Gounod Ketelbey and Herbert
Chicago gears up as Republicans set for their 13th GOP national convention and Democrats prepare for their August meeting. City officials plan extensive traffic control, enhanced hotel and restaurant services, and a new air cooled Amphitheater to host delegates. News services, radio and TV crews organize coverage while the Milnail Ret Telephone Co. installs a rapid message center with walkie talkie capability for emergencies.
The Bay Bridge is planned to be ready for use July 30 though much work remains. Crews wrap wire ropes in protective coatings, derricks are being lowered, and painting proceeds. Two artificial lands around main anchorages to deter ships won’t start until July 1 and may run through year end.
In Granville West Virginia the dust dispute led local women to form picket lines at two mines and a coal cleaning plant. The lines prompted temporary closures until 700 workers refused to cross, allowing operations to resume with Arkwright and Osage mines also involved. Mayor Clinton Caigney said the women have withdrawn.
Salisbury, Fine 18 (P) The Wicomico County Bar Association has recommended Salisbury attorneys Staleny Rohina Rex A Taylor and Dale Adkins Jr for appointment to Maryland First Judicial Circuit vacancy. Porter, association president, said the recommendations followed a Ferret ballot with Robins receiving the most votes and Taylor second. Adkins, a Republican state senator, ranked third.
Cairmney says the company will contact the dust equipment makers to explore remedies after issues reported by workers moved aside during the 7 am and 3 pm shifts.
Wheat in Washington County continues to fall ahead of the new crop marketing date. Kline Brothers of Renevola reported barn prices at 1.97 dollars per bushel, a three cent drop from the prior day. Millers say buyers for old wheat are scarce while forecasts point to a large new crop possibly among the second largest in history, with expected market arrivals around July.
In Washington the price, rent, and wage controls bill sits under sharp scrutiny by House critics who can shape its terms. A Republican Southern Democrat coalition shows it can block or back modifications. President Truman signals no immediate use of Taft Hartley or Wage Stabilization Board changes, while Congress weighs extension timing ahead of month end expiration.
Maryland Governor McKeldin has courted a front runner role in 1952 and may be presented as a favorite son for the Republican nomination. aides face conflicting signals about saving or discarding prepared lines for a possible vice presidential bid and national convention showcase.
Washington reports that television will show more of the Democratic and Republican conventions than any single delegate at Chicago. Home viewers will see platform speakers and floor activity with roving cameras, while delegates miss much of the backstage bargaining and committee meetings.
Maryland law prohibits offering used bedding as sterilized property. Forsyth's Storage in Hagerstown is cited for sterilizing bedding at Hager Park, with the state warning of strict enforcement by the Maryland Heart Department.
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