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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1951
Page
5
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A biblical view notes modern match with Isaiah 59 7 where feet hurry toward evil and shed innocent blood. The passage condemns wasteful and destructive thoughts guiding behavior and paths.
Harold Bauer died last week in Miami at 17, a towering figure in early 20th century concert life. He toured extensively in America Europe and Britain, gave New York recitals, edited arranged taught and wrote a vivid autobiography, debuting with the Boston Symphony in 1900 and later making 41 engagements with the orchestra by 1925.
A Washington viewpoint argues against higher cigarette taxes noting historic demand. The piece cites record 1950s era output and sales, asking lawmakers to consider the saturation point as tobacco users fret about price increases. It recalls past pack prices and wartime shortages to illustrate consumer hardship.
William Marks reported he registered at a small local hotel Saturday night and woke Sunday morning without his money after drinking wine with an acquaintance. Police were informed of the missing cash estimated at around one hundred dollars.
Washington Column reports on the first meeting of the Advisory Committee on Manpower in Washington. It outlines tensions between labor groups and government, Fleming’s role, and aims to coordinate manpower across Defense, Labor, Agriculture, and other agencies. Predictions cover employment trends, possible shorter work weeks, plant locations, and deferment policies.
Forty years ago a local piece mentions a Dix quate property owned by I. F. Calvert and di fb Furies of Winchester who purchased a farm near Tres Md between Flagerstown and Pappers Ferry. Apple trees plum trees peach trees and a private baths offer attract attention along with a blaze advertising water and other assets.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference spring styles and a central event, mentioning a commissioner and a public appearance. Names and locations are garbled, but indicate a local notice or social item with limited readable details.
A new building plan would consolidate five smaller schools in the Area. Estimated savings and impact discussed. Local scrapper Ty Adh Yong Ferrar, linked to Western Maryland boxing, entered the State Boxing Championships in Baltimore seeking laurels.
Just Folks notes nature signals from snowdrops and heralds of spring. The verse compares winter’s bite to fading, while noting tulips and hyacinths awaiting sun and roses to bloom as the season shifts. A London bulletin adds a martial law rumor tied to Albania and Enver Hoxha’s regime.
A historical discussion describes how memorials sent to Congress from states like Massachusetts influenced legislation. It notes committees decide action, but many memorials fade quietly, while some helped or opposed broader reforms such as taxation. The piece reflects on 1849 memorials, noting Congress’s evolving response and the Continental era parallels.
Frederick residents await a final resolution as a Civil War ransom demand between Confederates and Union forces linger. Officials sought $200 per capita to fund repayment from the city’s banks, but Congress stalled payment despite backing from the War Claims Committee. Frederick faces a costly unwinding of wartime levies as the city braces for a historic burden and patriotic resolve.
A 1951 devotional prepared for the National Council of Churches discusses bearing the cross as a path to salvation. It notes Simon of Cyrene and acts of service as examples, urges Christians to support the cause, and ends with a prayer for grace to walk with Jesus.
The article reviews ski accident rates in the Berkshires and New England, noting 28 spinal injuries, 97 fractures or dislocations, and common falls on uphill tow experiences. It highlights bindings and training gaps, calls for safer equipment, and cites Drs Gordon Morrison and Edward Connelly's statistics.
The fragment references Hal Cochran’s Barbs and a dated note about a Yeans town appeal for a fund to buy mate trees. It mentions citizen donations and a shade deal, with garbled lines about people, a diner, and Wis Invented, suggesting a local humor column mixed with unclear community details.
Vossen G Lowndes of Comberlais appeals for public support to the Easter Seal drive in Maryland. State chairman says only a week remains with the goal of 800 abort near completion.
Berle signs a 30 year lifetime contract with NBC, announced in New York. The 42 year old comedian’s deal, described as the longest in radio and television, runs into seven figures and follows a prior 20 year ABC contract for.Lean McNeil l.
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