06 Mar 1954
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1954
Page
1
About 80 farm boys and girls in 32 County 4 H clubs kick off National 4 H Week. Inca 4 H includes 11 boys clubs and 21 girls clubs with 859 and 450 members respectively under volunteer leaders. Highlights include contests, a tractor operation event, dressmaking, and a Fun Night at Washington School featuring folk dancing by the Senior Council.
Controversy swirls as Stevens faces criticism for stance on Army witnesses amid McCarthy questioning of Maj. Irving Peress. Zwicker and other generals clash with McCarthy, Eisenhower defends fair play, and Defense Secretary Wilson calls charges tommyrot while noting Stevens bears responsibility for Peress case handling. Kane resigns claiming the Army should avoid political pressure.
A religious prayer asks for courage in battle and refuge in God's strength. It emphasizes dependence on faith, divine light, and presence. Signed by J Baker Pearle from Bethel AME Church in Kansas City MO.
Sgt. Carl St. Pike of the Kent County Sheriff’s department tours 30 states under the American Trucking Associations banner presenting Safety Magic a safety education program at Huperstown High School on March 8. The show combines a lecture on traffic safety with magical stage feats to illustrate safety rules and reduce accidents. Endorsed by education and safety groups, the program blends practical tips with entertainment for students and the community.
Stevenson blasts Eisenhower leadership and vows to challenge his military policy. At a $100-a-plate rally Democrats, including Sen Magnuson, debate small wars, atomic risks, and economic factors shaping November votes. Panels cover small business taxation GDP, foreign trade, TVA power, public works, housing, and growth.
Paul Haley Sr was elected president of the Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 385 in Hagerstown for the coming year. Also chosen were Albert Keefer vice president Paul Haley Jr recording secretary Allen R. Wilson corresponding secretary Donald Lushbaugh secretary and business agent. Executive board members named were John Dusing Edward Whitlock Theodore Hamrick Gaybert Keefer and Paul Haley Jr. Business agent Lushbaugh said prospects for employment look good.
The Hagerstown Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a two day disaster institute at Red Cross headquarters on South Potomac Street April 1 and 2. E Leister Mobley Jr disaster chairman announced. Mrs Madeline Blalock and Miss Margaret Margrave will oversee the program to train disaster committee members in medical aid rescues evacuation and related response areas.
Obituaries continue with Methodist church circles and family survivors for James R Jones Norwalk Cons and George W Jones Hagerstown. Daughters include Mrs Edwin Beachley Hagerstown Mrs Ruth Chaplin Scarsdale Mrs Alfred Macy New York City and sisters Mrs Eva Kretzer Hagerstown Mrs Mary Hope Charles Town Mrs Ruth Allen Sharpsburg. Funeral plans set at Minnich Funeral Home in Hagerstown with interment RoVe Hill Cemetery. Richard Lawson Ward, 58, Upperville Va died in Sarasota Florida of a heart attack. He was longtime manager of the Hagerstown National Cash Register office before retiring in 1948.
Obituaries and death notices from Hagerstown and nearby towns list Lola Feigley of Los Angeles and infant Spessard of 236 North Mulberry Street with services in Rose Hill Cemetery. Other notices cover John Spangler of State College, Clarence Daniels of Hancock, and Beulah Hess of Needmore with details on funeral arrangements and family survivors.
Michigan Governor Williams signed a bill permitting incarcerated men convicted of contempt of court for alimony nonpayment to work full time. Funeral services for Paul F. Flengle Sr., 98, will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Creager Funeral Home Thurmont, with interment in Blue Ridge cemetery. He is survived by son Paul F. Jr. and daughter Mrs. C Edward Needy, plus brothers George Thurmont and Charles D. Baltimore, and sister Mrs. Wilbur Freeze of Hagerstown.
DETROIT Joseph Kaminski aided nearly 1000 clients to file income tax forms over three years in federal court today. He faces a charge of failure to file an income tax return.
A noisy schedule of performances and broadcasts listing venues such as Circle Ranch and Family Playhouse, with acts including The Lone Riders, Annie Oakley, Red Skelton, and Death Valley Days, plus films and game shows across stations and times. Notable entries include Your Income Tax Return, Annie Oakley, and Beat the Clock, with mixed live and filmed entertainment across the evening.
A dense OCR listing of radio and theater programs appears, naming Spike Jones Show, Secrets to Stamioul, Original Amateur Hour with Ted Meek, Two for the Money with Herb Shriner, Show of Shows, Weekend Weather, Wrestling from Chicago, and other entries. It demonstrates a chaotic lineup across times and stations with multiple entertainment and news segments. The fragmentary items reference numerous programs, broadcasts, and bouts, reflecting a mid 20th century American program grid.
Two cars were damaged when they collided on the Conococheague Creek bridge in Williamsport last night. Deputy Leister Tsanogle investigated. Milton B. Moats of Williamsport Route 2, traveling east, struck George E. Snyder of Boonsboro, who drove from the opposite direction. The Moats car was to the left of the highway center.
In Pittsburg Texas on a day described, a burglar struck the Camp County tax collector’s office while staff were away. The thief stole 100 dollars in cash and 80 dollars in checks. Sheriff Colin Bell, who also serves as tax collector, is reported to be med-taced for the incident.
A dense listing of Sunday programs from 6:00 to 12:00 including omnibus segments, Hall of Fame with Sarah Churchill, Meet Your Congress, sports wrap, and top shows such as You Are There, Life With Father, News TID, and The Paul Whiteman Show. Notable guests include Nat King Cole, Joe Howard, Frank Sinatra, Audrey Hepburn, and Don Holfenbeck with various news and weather updates throughout the day.
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