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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1938
Page
3
Heritage and formatting notes show a Maryland paper criticizing Fourth of July fireworks danger and advocating a statewide ban. It cites Maryland child safety concerns and the Sun’s stance against risky displays. Editorials discuss Soroptimist International and women in business, highlighting economic and political roles of women and democratic values.
A long drought ends with a rain that officials call a million-dollar rain for its value to crops and livestock. While the rain saves much, excessive downpours threaten floods, prompting reflection on nature’s balance and shifting attention away from politics.
The Maryland Society for the Prevention of Blindness urges statewide rules on fireworks after compiling data on accidents. It notes 295 injuries last July, over 200 in Baltimore city, with a 154 percent rise from 1935. Children under 15 were among the injured.
Americans of Swedish birth greet Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf as Sweden marks the Delaware Valley settlement tercentenary. About 600000 native Swedes reside in the U S and many have Swedish heritage. The Prince, 55, arrived aboard the Kungsholm with US warships as escorts off the Delaware Capes. President Roosevelt attended the celebration signaling strong Sweden U S ties.
Washington Daybook reflects on college boys taking oaths to uphold the Constitution while serving as guides in national parks. It also recalls the deaths of Senators Copeland and Robinson, then notes migrating turtles crossing Mount Vernon highway, with drivers often yielding to protect them. The piece mixes satire on political life with light local wildlife observations.
Rep David J. Lewis, candidate for Millard Tydings Senate seat, said he will depart tomorrow morning for a campaign tour of the Eastern Shore. He will give a few speeches and focus most of the trip on organizing work through Sunday. Major Howard Jackson, sought Democratic governor nomination, plans a one day Dorchester county visit to discuss campaign strategy. Radium described in a brief note as resembling common salt.
In celebrating his birthday he maintains democratic conduct and dignified, serene understanding. He turned over a $100,000 gift to a worthy charity from 1,600,000 andfecta, reflecting a lifetime of prudent generosity.
In the naval battle of Jutland during World War I the Germans lost 11 vessels and about 2,847 men while the British lost 14 vessels and around 6,617 men.
Magistrate Harrison M. Sandrock acting coroner ruled accidental death in the Magothy River drowning off Shore Acres. Firemen recovered the bodies of Henry W. Smith 29 and Emma Farren 29 both of Baltimore who were non swimmers and apparently walked from shallow water into the channel yesterday.
United States Steel Corp faces a wage reduction plan tied to its price slash, with a 20 day window under CIO agreement before effects take place. Journal notes mixed views on China Japan tensions while highlighting broad classified ads offering cheap used cars and police box pups.
The piece discusses William Alanson White and Clifford Beers, contrasting their autobiographies on mental hygiene. Ray Lyman Wilbur highlights White’s reforms at St Elizabeths Hospital and his stance against capital punishment, while noting Social attitudes toward criminals and the mentally ill.
A scrambled cross word puzzle section listing many clues and partial solutions. It includes across and down prompts such as unit of distance, insect, tree, be concerned, keep, disorder of the peace, purpose, and various other entries like lighting, art terms, and old musical notes. The fragment hints at entries like rowing, head coverings, reverent fear, rack for hanging, spice, metal, go ashore, bitter vetch, and more across a broad set of clues.
The item outlines Dr White’s role in evolving care for the mentally ill from crude asylums to modern hospitals. It notes his lifelong dedication to teaching society and individuals to understand and help those who are hard to understand and difficult to be with. The autobiography aims to redeem or enhance faith in human beings.
Bruce Adkins, a house mover in Alamo Texas, set an ice foundation under a large structure. It melted as planned, allowing the building to settle gently onto its permanent base after the supporting jacks were removed.
Baltimore police commissioner William P. Lawson issued a formal statement denying any involvement in the liquor or saloon business. He stated he has never been in that trade, is not now, and never expects to be, in response to a public inquiry from Marie Bauernschmidt of the Baltimore Public School Association.
Asey and Cummings chase a tangled web as Roddy’s supposed murder of Marina and the plane crash tie to Pam and Jack. Witnesses place Roddy near the crime scenes while alibis for Lorne emerge. Hanson links Roddy to Marina’s death and the ambergris scheme unravels.
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