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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1946
Page
1
Johns Hopkins University study shows civilians outperform in some subjects while veterans excel in English and math. Veterans led in descriptive geometry and basic science of war but civilians edged them in political theory and political economy, indicating mixed outcomes in rehabilitating veterans versus civilians.
A correction notes the Sparks circus is scheduled to appear in Hagerstown during the week of May 6, not the Starks circus as previously listed. The change clarifies the touring act and turnout expectations for local residents.
Franklin M. Thomas president of Central Chemical Company estimated the insecticide plant blaze on Sycamore Avenue early Friday would exceed 100000. The fire started about 4 30 am and residents along South Potomac Street and Summit Avenue fled fearing gas tanks nearby might explode.
Real estate turnover totals about $250000 with multiple deeds recorded across Washington County. Listings include transfers along Rt 40 Hancock to Leitersburg and numerous property moves on Main streets, Beaver Creek, South Locust, and Frederick streets, with prices ranging from four thousand to nineteen thousand dollars.
Bowles warned the housing program could fail but predicted a future affordable housing plan from Congress. He noted opposition from industry and labor but insisted restoring the original bill would spark a lasting boom with ample building materials subsidies and price ceilings.
A 32-year-old Texan cowboy, part of a rodeo contest, faced a gust that blew his hat to a third floor ledge during downtown Fort Worth activity. He retrieved his lariat, returned, lassoed the bar, and walked away without addressing the gathered crowd.
Churchill pressed the United Nations Security Council to handle the Turkey crisis during a lengthy public appearance in New York. The reception drew 2400 attendees, with boos and demonstrations outside Waldorf Astoria as he faced questions about the Fulton speech and Stalin. He defended his stance on Anglo American ties while denying plans for a formal alliance, calling for a free voluntary fraternal association.
A returned veteran writes that icity has done little to help returning veterans find postwar employment and urges enforcement of a ruling to curb job hogging. He calls for food conservation, fewer church and lodge banquets, and asks for public comment on aiding veterans while supporting national food relief efforts.
Mr and Mrs M J Forbes return to Glendale California from a Louisiana trip and discover a plump red hen in their car trunk. The bird had remained hidden since Loranger Louisiana, eluding a border inspector who searched the trunk. The Forbes insist the hen had been packed with eggs en route, though no eggs were found.
Dallas march report details a war veteran R B Boutright Jr whose spine was severed in Italy receiving a custom home with ramps wide doors and special planning. Friends fund the build an architect donated plans and the lot was donated while Boutright remains at Lisbon hospital awaiting further education dreams.
Polish born legislator Rose returns to Parliament amid a floor clash over possible suspension of privileges while arave charges are pending. Arrested in Ottawa, booked in Montreal, preliminary hearing set for March 22 as Prime Minister King urges careful review of two royal commission interim reports into the spy network. Rose proclaims innocence and vows to fight to the end.
The Spanish foreign office replied to the U S white book on Generalissimo Franco's regime stating Spain kept independence at all times during the civil and European wars. It said only two of the 15 documents affected the United States, the rest covering 1940 and 1941 when the U S and Spain were neutral.
Thirteen Hagerstown area GIs were honorably discharged from the service between March 14 and 16 at Fort Meade Army separation center. Names include William H. Meanninger, Jesse H. Wyant, John Stonebraker, Robert Brisco, Walter Mertens, Willard Smith, Peter McElroy, Hartle Miller, Claude Minnich, Theatore Fuss, William Stevens, Frank Glesner, Nevin Funk, with residences in Hagerstown Smithsburg Boonsboro Williamsport Cavetown and surrounding areas.
Washington March 16 The Senate remains divided on the administrations 65 cent minimum wage bill with floor managers and supporters signaling possible concessions to secure broader coverage. Leaders note no votes likely before next Thursday as recess provides time for bargaining and speeches.
County Agent Mark Miller says unseasonal warmth prompts dormant spray timing for apple and peach trees. State Extension Service mails warnings to orchardists and growers. First in a series of 10 for apples and 7 for peaches, guidance lasts through August with Dr. Castillo Graham advising.
Robert E. Dudley and Austin E Allen, noted local sportsmen, lease a store room in Cumberland to launch Cumberland Sports Center, target April 1 opening, with renovations on North Centre street and franchises secured for top athletic and outdoors brands. Dudley, former Dixie Press contributor and 1928 Hagerstown High four letterman, and Allen, longtime Fairchild Aircraft employee and golf, basketball, tennis expert from Rockville Center N Y, lead the venture.
New York on March 1 sees 75000 Irish groups from Cork Kerry Dublin and other parts of Ireland marching up Fifth Avenue for St Patrick's Day tribute. Irish born mayor will review the parade for the first time since 1894 as 73000 songs of Erin lead the bands and pipes under sunny skies promised by the weatherman.
Tehran dispatch says General Ahmed Sepehbed Amir Ahmedi, Iran's War Minister, told reporters he denied any statement that the Iranian army would defend Tehran to the last man if Russian troops moved toward the capital. Princes Firouz and the war department interpreter blamed misinterpretation. a denial paper was issued to correct abroad impressions.
The article notes hopeful talk among some legislators about a swift, favorable easing of tensions over Iran and Moscow. It mentions State Department caution, no blank check promises, and Byrnes calling reports on Soviet troop movements reliable while warnings of possible war remain. Some senators urge caution amid a tense international climate.
William O Binkley ETM 3c 444 Summit avenue serves on Stormes, one of three destroyers with the carrier Midway during Navy experimental maneuvers in North Atlantic and Arctic waters. Glenn E Price seaman 1c, son of Mr and Mrs George E Price 304 North Mulberry street, is a fire department member at the Naval Supply Center on Guam and invites letters to Naval Supply Center Guam Saipan VC SB APO 926 cc Postmaster San Francisco Calif.
In Yiroqua Wisconsin on March 16 Mr and Mrs George Turner marked their diamond wedding anniversary in the two story two room log cabin they built in 1871 on their 52 acre farm. They declined plans to celebrate in town preferring to spend the day at home where they raised four children. Turner an English immigrant who wed 16 year old Mary Jane Best decades ago will turn 60 this June.
In Nuremberg Goering testified that Wilhelm Keitel was largely a figurehead and liaison, noting Keitel asked to leave Hitler's entourage for a field post. He recalled telling Keitel that orders were signed by others and that he was supreme commander of the air force, subordinate to the Fuehrer, while Keitel managed strategy.
The House debated extending government rationing, priority and allocation powers to March 31, 1947. Proposals would limit OPA life to nine months, allow automatic liquidation of controls, authorize committees to certify production thresholds, phase out subsidies, and maintain rents with hardship safeguards. The measure moves to the Senate amid broad industry criticism.
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