17 Mar 1948
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1948
Page
1
The five western democracies vow to maintain peace and security, resist aggression, and boost European economic recovery. They invite others to join by agreement, align with the European recovery program, and ensure no duplication of existing economic bodies.
The proposal envisions a future Western European Union to coordinate defense and security while boosting economic cooperation among the 16 Marshall Plan recipient states. The plan aims to align policies, reduce trade barriers, and foster collective growth through integrated markets and joint projects.
The strike enters a new phase as the President may pursue an injunction to end the walkout for at least 80 days. A secret NLRB ballot among strikers will shape next steps, with the attorney general to seek release of the injunction if the dispute persists. About 150,000 workers remain on the job as meat supply tightens and prices rise, while wage talks split packers and unions.
Peter Cooper introduces the first wrought iron beams in 1854 marking a milestone in industrial construction. The development showcases Cooper's role in advancing ironwork for large scale buildings and infrastructure.
Students urge courses in guidance and home building to strengthen family life. They argue wartime disruptions left gaps in parental and home training, predicting fewer marriages issues and lower juvenile delinquency with better preparation for future homes.
The report notes a 29d coal surplus on February 1 likely to drop in March. In 17 states pension pressure spreads to mines as operators push settlement. Ezra Van Horn proposes a court bid with Lewis for a neutral trustee of the miners welfare fund. Van Horn blames Lewis for delayed pensions and walkouts.
President Truman calls for universal military training and a temporary draft to strengthen the U S armed forces amid Cold War tensions. He urges swift European recovery aid totaling 5 3 billion for the first year and stresses action against Soviet expansion while noting Veto obstruction in the UN.
President Truman warned that Communist factions threaten to seize control in some nations and disrupt European recovery. He urged quick action on the European aid plan and stressed unity at home, saying partisan conflicts must not weaken U.S. efforts for peace.
Don Reeder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reeder of Keedysville, will represent Towson State Teachers College freshman class at the Eastern State Conference in New York. The trip includes United Nations sessions at Lake Success, a Statue of Liberty visit, Broadway outings, luncheons, and conferences, concluding March 22. Reeder participates in Towson activities such as the free club Chimes Guild and drama groups.
George Ridenour was elected commander of the VFW post after a contested vote with James Ruth as opponent. Elmer Hoover won senior vice commander, Woodrow Semier became junior commander, with Doug Arnold opposing Hoover and Richard Vaughn losing to Semler.
Baltimore officials identified Radioman Rudolf H. Schoening of Temple Pennsylvania as the body recovered near Curtis Bay from the Coast Guard twin engine plane lost during a March snowstorm. The wreckage search had focused on the Baltimore harbor area with plans to resume operations.
Debates in the House over local option rent control reveal party lines as 162 Republicans and 9 Democrats back the bill while 57 Republicans 73 Democrats and two American Labor party members oppose. The measure allows a 15 percent rent increase if tenants and landlords agree to a lease through 1949, with limits on repeats for last year’s voluntary hike. A race to page two notes continued coverage. Also eight RAF fliers died in a Wellington bomber collision in Yorkshire today.
In Hagers town the employment outlook is more favorable than Cumberland where about 2500 people seek work, a figure unchanged for a year. Employment counseling helps jobseekers target suitable roles, improving placement and reducing casual job hopping.
A counselor explains that job seekers with varying backgrounds can be assessed for potential in specific fields. If doubts remain about abilities, aptitude tests can be arranged to clarify prospects and guide placement.
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