20 Mar 1947
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1947
Page
1
Volcanic activity on Mauna Loa prompts Hawaiian rail shipments halt with no recorded fatalities. The embargo restricts freight for the time being while authorities assess lava flow and logistics impact.
In a historic ruling the high court voided Talmadge's claimed governorship, binding power to Thompson as acting governor after the death of Gov-elect Eugene Talmadge. Talmadge vacated offices, Thompson promised a law and order administration, and both houses moved to invite Thompson into full leadership while awaiting his appointee slate. The decision also halted Talmadge’s Senate confirmations and suggested a 1948 gubernatorial bid by Talmadge.
Hess Auto Body Works Inc will open its new and enlarged quarters at 500 Frederick Street with a 67 by 120 foot concrete block building and modern equipment. About 25 skilled mechanics will provide complete service for cars and trucks, with a new office and facilities on Frederick Street. Organized in 1939 the firm has grown with a dozen mechanics previously and invites public inspection.
Survivors tell how Sanford Rogers and Wicker rigged a makeshift transmitter in a wrecked ship’s chartroom. By dawn a plane sighted them, then General Gordon and Lt. John Victory arrived to rescue 22 men from the stern section while a lifeboat with 12 or 13 others is missing.
Farmers warn about potential fast time as Maryland counties weigh daylight saving. Frederick City officials stay neutral awaiting actions from Washington and Hagerstown officials. Delegations from Prince George's and Montgomery counties push enabling acts in the legislature to permit last time if DC adopts daylight time.
Richard Willson, superintendent of the Water Department, told the Hagerstown Rotary Club the West End reservoir shut-down was a temporary test. He noted leaks occurred due to excessive pressure from the Williamsport pumping station and outlined plans to adjust pressure and future repairs.
Pittsburgh police investigated a burglary case tied to a diary alleged to list day by day thefts. The diary reportedly belonged to Charlotte Giikis and named her husband Jerry as involved in the disputed entries.
The Maryland State Senate tentatively approved a bill allowing Pimlico race track to relocate as it pleases while voting to keep the current site usable as a racing plant. The action hints at shifting racing days and adjusting pressure on nearby areas.
Secretary Acheson told the House committee that the United States should not assume a general policy of aiding other nations like Greece. He warned that refusing Greece would hasten its collapse and affect Turkey, stressing rapid action and sole U.S. responsibility. Patterson and Forrestal were slated to discuss military implications.
Indigenous peoples in the territory that later became the United States cultivated twenty five different crops, reflecting diverse agricultural practices and food sources in pre statehood times.
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