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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1952
Page
12
The chief of the United Steelworkers pledges readiness for bargaining with small firms as the union seeks strike settlement amid industry tensions. He cites supplier pressures and broader wage talks as workers press for firm action before winter.
After two hail storms in Hancock County a two mile wide orchard belt suffered heavy fruit damage with apples bruised and some salvageable. Police linked a Martinsburg man David Lickey 25, hotel clerk and race track worker, to a linked case as a body found in the Ohio River near La Belle.
Governor Mosselihite announced a July meeting to decide the location of the Chronic Disease Hospital. Proposals include near Washington County Hospital on the Tollupret tract or at the Bellevue site, with cost estimates and local opposition noted. State Health Director Riley backs proximity to the county hospital for access and convenience.
Weather Bureau forecasts a northerly wind shift ending the heat wave in Western Maryland. Scattered showers and gusty winds to mark the change with temperatures dropping from the upper 90s to around 80s overnight. Some light rain fell in Keedysville and Beedysville earlier, with variable winds expected tomorrow.
A powerful wind and rain storm swept Maryland from west to east, uprooting trees, f making roofs, cutting power and injuring crops. Coast Guard crews aided vessels in distress while one death and several capsized boats were reported along Middle River and surrounding waters.
The Potomac River is expected to open for bass fishing tomorrow in good condition despite heavy rains upstream yesterday. Local stretches show clear water with some upstream muddiness from Conococheague headwaters, while bait prices are steady with ample supply for the opening.
The 1942 hunting season opens soon though the main period runs to September. On July 1, the new fiscal year begins as Clerk of Court J Guy Weasley said first batch licenses arrived and deputies will issue them starting tomorrow. The county will issue 1950 local licenses and 510 statewide licenses including 80 nonresident, 10 duck blind licenses and other numbers No 7 to 19AN.
Raiford Florida reports the execution of Merlin Leiby, a former Frederick Maryland resident, convicted of murderingBaltimore druggist Theomund Applebaum. Leiby was sentenced to death after a 1960s family shooting and body hidden under a bridge near Collier County. His pleas and legal delays spanned years amid federal civil rights actions and sheriff disputes.
Quick family response and Smithsburg Fire Company prevented major damage at Homer Cauliflower's Pondsville residence Sunday night. Fire started on second floor likely from faulty wiring, confined to mattress and bed clothing, with furniture moved away and beds cleared before extinguishing.
Chewsville residents prepared to challenge a new county rule aimed at stopping garbage dumping in unincorporated areas. Reported odors from waste dumped on fields near Chews ville sparked calls for action as the county board investigates officials and the city's dumping practices.
City building records list permits for three dwellings. Charles W. Smith issued a peril for a Vista Street home and two Maplewood Avenue projects by Home Construction Co. One family conversion on Cobb Street and a Madison Grove remodel were approved.
A man identified as Howard Raby is recovering after being overcome by exhaust fumes from a gas-powered vehicle. He was found by his wife at home and rushed to Washington County Hospital where he received emergency care and was later discharged.
The report notes remarks attributed to Hammond regarding an appeals court and potential appointments. It mentions Wallis, Harney, and Tad Erprmond in the context of state legal leadership pending court actions.
The GOP begins convention week as Taft lands in Chicago and Eisenhower prepares to follow. Delegation disputes loom over seat allocations in Texas and other states as GOP leaders meet with National Chairman to set rules.
In Houston June 30 two Republican governors Alfred I Driscoll and Walter Kohler warned the party faces difficulties in November as Democrats tout civil rights issues. Democrats meeting at their Governors Conference projected victory with any nominee, while Stevenson and other figures weighed a presidential draft and party unity amid civil rights tensions.
William G. Porter Jr was endorsed as State Commander by the Western Maryland District caucus. The district covers 22 posts in Washington Frederick and Carroll Counties and votes total 51 for the Department Convention in Baltimore. The state convention runs July 8 to 10 at the Lord Baltimore Hotel with officers elected on the final day.
Rev. R. M. Miller, longtime pastor at St. Pauls Lutheran Funkstown, has accepted a call to lead Messiah Church in Baltimore. He will assume duties in September after ten years at Franklinstown and past roles in Mifflin County ministries. He is a Gettysburg College and Lutheran Theological Seminary graduate and has held several leadership positions in state church bodies.
Market steady with modest gains as trading remained active in New York. Prices moved within a narrow range with slight increases toward the session's end, reflecting a cautious but positive tone.
Thomas C Geary a longtime Sandie resident and former wholesale cigar businessman died at his home 2 North Avenue Sandie He was 78 born here to Wasene and Catherine Geary survived by wife Alma Horver Geary daughter Mrs Maupayer Stoner sister Miss Elizabeth Geary and several nieces and nephews A rosary will be held Monday with Mass Wednesday at St Marys Church burial in Rose Ta Cenrebery Flowers omitted He joined the Knights of Columbus and the United Commercial Travelers and served on the county board as a Democrat
Freddyreeuburs, a 12 year old boy from Yoledo Osage County, died from a self inflicted gunshot near Tigheme. Coroner Irvine McConnell identified the weapon as the father’s revolver. The death followed the boy’s attempt to steal a rifle and a note to his parents said he was paying for his mistake.
A Brookline Avenue incident links a housewife and an officer sharing a tip about a crash risk. The housewife wins Sh24 as the first winner with a tip on danger that affected two people on a Saturday. A photographer supplied a death photo to Daisy Mail for distribution before the Sanur Way edition.
Bath drivers were charged with reckless driving after claiming a green light at the intersection of Frederick Street and Memorial Boulevard. Mawin Thenas, 34, and Klagat collided with a vehicle operated by Albert Stockstacer, 33, at the intersection.
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