G O P Platform Draft Under Way At Chicago Convention
Republican leaders in Chicago began drafting a platform to aid the campaign for the White House with party chairman Harrison E. Spangler predicting no ballot deadlock by next Wednesday. From various campaign hubs, Dewey and Stassen backers voiced cautious praise as others debated coalition ticket ideas and a Roosevelt renomination opposition gathered in New York. Rockefeller Center in New York City is noted as the nation’s largest privately owned business and entertainment center.
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Chicago
Harrison E. Spangler
Roy D. Moore
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Dewey
Moore
Ad. Russell Sprague
Victor Johnson
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Rockefeller Center
New York City
America
Sweaters and Jackets Mark Start of Summer in Hagerstown
Hagerstown residents faced a cool solstice with west winds and a brief cold snap as summer officially began at 9 03 a m. War Time. The sun reached its northernmost point and will head south until December 21. Today marks the longest day and shortest night with sunrise at 5 28 a m and sunset at 8 25 p m. Wildflowers bloom abundantly on the solstice, drawing nature lovers to fields and woods.
Death notices of Forsyth Mansfield Mann families in Maryland and Pennsylvania
Deaths and funeral notices for Guy Lloyd Forsyth of Philadelphia aged 58 with Hagerstown survivors. Helen Mansfield of Ambridge near Pittsburgh daughter of Diehl family with Hagerstown ties. Lola Mann of Hancock Route 1 dies of heart disease at 62. Funeral services set in Philadelphia Thursday, Ambridge Friday, Buck Valley M B Church Wednesday. Interments planned at Rose Hill Cemetery and adjoining Buck Valley Cemetery. Survivors include siblings and spouses across Maryland and Pennsylvania.
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Guy Lloyd Forsyth
John W
Rebecca Forsyth
Philadelphia
John A. and
Cushen
Clarence Brewer
Hagerstown
Helen Mansfield
J. W. Mansfield
Ambridge
Pittsburgh
William O
Lydia Diehl
Richard
Washington
William O., Jr
Howard
Albridge
Suter
Lola Mann
Thomas Mann
Hancock Rt. 1
Memorial Hospital
Cumberland
Buck Valley Christian Church
Chilhood
Earl
Hancock
Glen
Roy Decker
Augusta
Mich
Bedford
Buck Valley M. B. Church
Card of Thanks for Edna Wiley’s Death
The Poffenberger family expresses gratitude for kind words sympathy flowers and car use after the death of Edna Wiley. Mr and Mrs James Poffenberger acknowledge the community’s support and help.
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Edna Wiley
James Poffenberger
Ady
In Memoriam Clara B Horine Died June 1942
In loving memory of Clara B Horine died June 21 1942 I stood by your bedside and saw your life depart The sorrowful sister Esta M Shank writes this remembrance as an Adv.
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Clara B Horine
Clara
Esta M. Shank
Four Powers Must Maintain Peace in World Unity
At a state banquet in Chungking on June 21, Chiang Kai-Shek urged a system of collective security backed by an international force. He named the United States, Britain, the Soviet Union, and China as mustering responsibility to preserve international peace while welcoming foreign investment and expertise.
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Chungking
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chiang
Henry A. Wallace
China
United States
British Commonwealth
Soviet Union
United States of America
Rocket Bomb Inaccuracy Undermines German Threat
The article notes German rocket bombs were actually limited range and highly inaccurate. They aimed to strike London and disrupt invasion ships in the English Channel. Germans concentrated rockets near Calais awaiting Allied crossings, but Eisenhower chose to advance into Normandy.
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London
Washington
Lere
English Channel
Calais
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Normandy
Wallace Goes On A Sight Seeing Trip
Vice President Henry A. Wallace arrived in Chungking and predicted a friendly Chinese Russian boundary. He toured a Red Cross enlisted men’s club in casual dress before official calls, meeting two Red Cross workers Ada Pagenkonf and Mimi Buescher, at lunch with Gen Ho Ying chin.
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Wallace
Chungking
Henry A. Wallace
United States
Canada
Ho Ying-chin
Red Cross
Ada Charlotte Pagenkonf
St. Paul
Minn
Mimi Buescher
Columbia
Rules For Summer Health In Hot Weather
Practical guide advising moderation in eating and drinking, light clothing, and calm behavior to endure heat. Emphasizes water intake, avoiding heavy foods, white loose attire, and staying refreshed through bathing. Encourages measured play and maintaining a cool temper to reduce heat discomfort and maintain social harmony.
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Sumer
Europe
Tait Predicts No Delegation Split
Maryland GOP leader Galen L. Tait heads to Chicago for the party convention confident the uninstructed delegation favors Thomas E. Dewey. He said a single delegate's Bricker support shows no major split and that most sentiments remain unchanged. a couple of delegates may doubt binding the state convention's first ballot vote for Dewey.
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Baltimore
Galen JL. Tait
Republican State Central Committee
Chicago
Maryland
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Tait
John W. Bricker
Ohio
New Yorker
Hancock Benefit Carnival Next Week in Hancock
The Hancock American Legion Post will hold a carnival from Monday June 26 through July 1 to aid the Hancock Service Men's Club and the Hancock War Memorial. Funds will support a post-war memorial for local servicemen, with the memorial type yet to be determined.
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Hancock
Hancock American Legion Post
Hancock Service Men's Club
Hancock War Memorial
Suspend Merchant Marine Enlistments in Hagerstown
Enlistments in the U S Merchant Marine at Hagerstown have been temporarily suspended per Frank Higdon of the U S Maritime Service. Chief recruiter A P Watts cited circumstances beyond control and said employment of free men will be announced when additional openings occur.
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Hagerstown
U. S. Merchant Marine
Frank Higdon
U. S. Maritime Service
U. S. Employment Office
A. P. Watts
Maritime Service
Higdon
Luce and Hoover Vie To Speak First At Convention
Chicago June 21 The Republican National Committee undecided who will speak first Tuesday night Clare Booth Luce or former President Hoover both due to address the party convention in a radio program starting at 9 p m Spangler said they would be on at the same time with the arrangement committee to decide who speaks first. observers called it interesting and contentious.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Clare Booth Luce
Hoover
Harrison E. Spangler
Spangler
FePC Life Secured By Law Behind War Funding
Washington June 21 President Roosevelts Fair Employment Practices Committee will continue under law despite a Southern assault in the Senate. A 39 to 21 roll call upheld the FEPC appropriation of 509000 for a 1030000000 war funding bill. The House already approved the measure and a conference committee will reconcile differences. Restrictions were attached prohibiting salaries for enforcers of any rule seeking to repeal or modify Congressional acts. Contractors facing contract cancellations over alleged discrimination may appeal to the President, and the government cannot seize plants for nonconformance to FEPC rules.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Fair Employment Practices Committee
Senate
FEPC
House
Conference Committee
Congress
Local GIs Reach Europe and Overseas Pages
Not hearing from him for two months the Fore family learned Sgt Harold Fore had landed in Normandy photos confirm him. Eldon R. Glesner of Maugansville promoted to Technical Sergeant after 21 months overseas. News covers Harold Fore Ha jgerstown graduate and other service updates including promotions and reunions in Italy England and Africa.
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A. F. Fore
Summit Avenue
Harold Fore
Normandy
Harold
Force
Hajgerstown High School
England
15Th Army Air Force
Eldon R. Glesner
Maugansville
Set. Glesner
University of Maryland
Army
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Chambersburg
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Annapolis
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Leitersburg
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Army Air Field
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J. F. Miller
Wagensboro
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George Crum
Fairchild Aircraft
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Columbia Way
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Consumers Credit Service
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Green Lantern
N. Potomac Street
Washington Co
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Pontiac
GMC
Apply Employment Office
Pope Avenue
Victor Products
Harry A. le Brun
Maryland State Board of Labor and Statistics
Herald-Mail Company
Central Garage’s Value Center
Summit Ave
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Tracy
Herald-Mail
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