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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1951
Page
4
Rates listed for single copy by carrier in city of Hagerstown and mail subscriptions. Prices: monthly 1.00. six months 5.60. yearly 10.00. fourteenth and seventh zones differ. foreign mail 2.00 per month. Associated Press news content identified for republication.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the cost-of-living index rose from 178.5 to 181.5 between December 15 and January 15, while the wholesale price index fell by two tenths of a point. Over 13 months the cost-of-living climbed 8 percent, and average weekly earnings rose about 14.4 percent, signaling wage disputes and policy debate.
The piece weaves jokes about income tax with asides on long movie runs and home life. It mentions wrestlers seeking big money and a veteran’s reunion interspersed with casual observations. The text also notes the citron fruit as a Bible era reference.
Washington column notes President Truman leaves C E Wilson in charge of defense mobilization amid union walkout. It details Wilsons autocratic style at GE and in government, the labor policy clash, and doubts whether labor or Wilson can salvage defense production without cooperation.
Near Fort Myer Virginia, fifteen soldiers pace before the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Sgt Morelli discusses duties wreath carrying and tour-brief talk with visitors. Guards report animals and eerie quiet at night. Several express pride in serving as part of a prestigious station.
Mrs. Wlaneh Shaner Ross of Frederick died Thursday in Yokohama Japan while visiting her son Colonel RL P Ross and his family. Ross had traveled to Japan last June for the visit.
The article answers reader questions on prevention and treatment of boils, carbuncles, and other abscesses caused by staphylococcal infections. It discusses causes, risks, and home care, plus when to seek medical help and the use of heat, cleanliness, and penicillin where appropriate.
Young Republican Club of Washington County plans a March meeting to discuss Was the RFC outlived its usefulness. Jacob B. Berkson as acting president will preside with Omer T. Kaylor Jr. absent. The event includes a Red Cross film and Air Force action movies, with Refreshment Fund proceeds donated to the Red Cross. All interested are invited to attend.
A State Senate pause delayed a measure restricting milk sales in Washington County. The bill, by Senator Kennet McGinlughiin, would bar permits for milk sales until health authorities confirm hot filling and packaging in an approved Maryland plant. The article also notes a weather forecast mention for Scare heights.
Historic notes describe the rise of citizen committees in Hagerstown during the Revolution era, arming the people and restraining violence while officials ran local governance. The piece recalls Jol Stull’s leadership, a horse theft case tried at the old court house, and a dramatic whipping episode. It also reports on trolley-rights deeds to the city and shifts in food prices and farm output.
A report contrasts French and American drinking customs noting sanitation and pleasure in France versus perceived excess in America. It also covers local election machinery plans with a lease purchase for 95 voting machines and a Civil Defense telephone mishap. The piece ends with plans for Texas camp departure, the Army and a trackless trolley initiative in Martinsburg.
Frederick K. Stamm prepares a 1951 devotional for the National Council of Churches. The piece reflects Paul Timothy and Timothy’s mission, urging steadfast faith, perseverance through hardship, and renewal of divine gifts to sustain Christian leadership and witness. It ends with a prayer for steadfast faith and courage through trials.
Grove Bros T Wagerstown leased the old garage in Waynesboro and is preparing it for a new ice cream manufacturing plant. George Grove will head the firm while Samuel Eamert plans to appear on streets with a land some new Crawford model car featuring a barless windshield and floor springs.
In Edgar A. Guest's Just Folks a speaker recalls a father's rule to keep quiet. The poem describes practicing silence, avoiding conflict, and the social cost of not speaking up, as women label him mute and dumb for withholding words.
Blue Ridge Lines announces a series of promotions and new posts. G Atwood becomes general passenger agent overseeing division passenger agents. S M Gordon shifts to eastern division passenger agent based in Frederick. F L Hart takes western division agent post. L F B Winebrewer named traffic engineer with offices in Hagerstown. J H Love appointed eastern division supervisor in Frederick. Western division includes Robert W Hilton chief supervisor, Boyd K Duncan supervisor in Monessen, Frederick C Harris supervisor in Morgantown, John S Graham foreman at Pittsburgh, and Charles E Anthony foreman at Washington.
Herbert Athey broke his right arm yesterday when a cow horn caused the injury. He received hospital treatment and was discharged. Starold Litten fell and lacerated his right wrist, receiving emergency room care and was discharged the same day.
An opposition ticket contests town offices for the first time in years. Charles Clapper seeks burgess, John H. Masters and John Garver with Robert Towson and Harvey Spessard vie for commissioners. Debate over extending City Market hours to 10 am. A switch to blinker signals at Potomac Avenue crossing replaces daytime watchman duty. J. T. Dingan, longtime Virginian Avenue trainman, profiled for 38 years with the railroad.
John Wallick Jr a nine year Navy veteran serves aboard the USS Newport News in the Mediterranean. He sent a letter to his parents Mr and Mrs J W Wallick at 23st Franklin Street noting visits to Istanbul Barcelona Naples Malta Venice and Athens and expects leave in June.
Jerome Kally of Dundalk was struck and killed today while crossing North Point Road. The report notes the Panama railroad from Colon to Panama City spans 48 miles as the shortest trans continental line in North America.
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