25 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1947
Page
1
Nonprofit community service in Maryland outlines hospital benefits for members. Details cover bed types, room rates, and discounts in member and non member hospitals, with maternity benefits and allowances after one year, subject to group plans and direct payments if transfer impossible.
The text notes a 14 month waiting period before reinstatement. It references Workiie compensation and government hospital treatment at no cost to subscribers. It also mentions cases not treated in general hospitals including mental or viable diseases being covered.
Rain drenches Nebraska and Missouri as the North Fork and Elkhorn rivers threaten Pierce Pilger and Norfolk. Missouri River on the Halo gauge hits near record highs while authorities brace for crest forecasts. Hydrologist Aldrich says Missouri below Omaha may stay flooded weeks with Kansas City expected to crest near 35 feet.
Mrs. Fred Folta of 1st block North Potomac street was slugged and robbed about 2 a.m. while sitting in her husband’s car in the W O W parking lot on North Potomac street. She lost a pocketbook with $5 and a Parker 51 pen and was dragged from the car. her clothing torn. Police investigated and her husband alerted officers.
The Washington County Historical Society board will meet tomorrow afternoon at City Hall. The Board of Street Commissioners awarded the Bester Long Company a contract to supply asphalt for the Street Department this year. City Clerk Eldon Kerney reported that all bids were received.
Miller reports four new alley lights will be installed at Stnanic and Virg Memorial R Frederick and Franklin Jonathan in town to reduce accidents. Additional lights at Canon Washington and Franklin streets proposed to handle traffic from Deal Highway. Board approved four locations while rejecting a light west of Belview avenue.
Industrial union leaders threaten to strike at nine east coast shipyards at midnight following wage talks. In Omaha 425 CIO United Packing House Workers walked out crippling the stockyards. A 4100 member Marine and Shipbuilding Workers walkout in New Jersey was averted after talks. St Louis transportation strike costs and a city officials meeting are noted. Gratitude expresses from Luther M. Stoner family for support during illness and death.
A fragment from the Herald Mail appears to advertise a Fresh Air program or coupon for hosting children. It lists contact as Miss Betty J. Auxt with Daily Mail mail care and indicates dates from July 22 to August 5 with unspecified details and preferences for children.
Republican congressional leaders face organized labor attacks over the Taft Hartley law as hearings begin on Friday to raise the wage floor from 40 cents an hour. House Republicans claim momentum to push a bill this session with Rep Landis indicating a 60 cent target while Rep Halleck signals focus on worker protections in wage brackets.
Pravda attacked the Marshall plan continuation arguing it extends the Truman doctrine and exerts political pressure with dollars. It contends American aid should come with clear conditions and that European recovery hinges on those terms and the program’s real content.
The article notes a warm night did not drop below 1 degree and a light shower yesterday. J. A. Miller of Keedysville reports .04 inch of rain locally, while the city saw heavier rainfall at the West End reservoir totaling .28 inch. Yesterday's high reached 78 degrees.
The United States and Austria reach a relief agreement allowing aid with strict limits on use for military purposes. The pact lets American reporters observe distributions and use of funds, with full publicity inside Austria to counter propaganda and ensure the Austrian people learn the terms.
Maj Gen Floyd L Parks says Eisenhower has no political ambitions and will not run for president. Eisenhower at 56 remains Army Chief of Staff since 1945, Bradley 54. Under law Eisenhower will hold five star rank for life with pay around 216000 yearly plus Columbia compensation. About half of Columbia's 29 000 students are ex GI s.
State Police and sheriffs officers search for a brond girl with big blue eyes who sold magazine subscriptions in the county yesterday claiming to be from Hagerstown and saying her parents were killed in a car crash. Two women who gave her checks totaling 30 dollars reported being missed and said she used a sob story. they saw a black sedan with two male companions.
The State Department faces a rushed choice on foreign aid to China as Congress nears adjournment. Inflation has driven the Chinese yuan to a new black market low, risking financial chaos and possible import cessation unless U.S. aid arrives. A separate item notes the General Federation of Women's Clubs voting down a DP admission proposal.
Out of state buyers avoiding Maryland tax if delivery occurs outside Maryland must pay 2 percent tax if possession is taken in Maryland. The division explains when shipments to other states are non taxable and answers multiple questions on casual sales vending machine taxes food beverages and motor oil distinctions. Fry parsnip slices until golden brown and cook peel core before frying.
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