23 Mar 1946
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1946
Page
1
President Truman plans tonight's political talk amid debate over Democratic cohesion and policy committees. The menu features a strict 1000-calorie dinner for European shortage areas. Arthur Kleinrath of Richmond escaped injury when his car struck guard rails on Showalter road near Fairchild Plant 2.
A memorial compilation recalling John W. Law who died March 24, 1943, Rosa’s note of yearning at his grave. Also remembrances for a father, Mr. and Mrs. Landower and Sons, and Bob Norford honoring his service in the U S Navy. Poignant family tributes express enduring love and loss.
A farm tractor on the Hoffman farm ran off yesterday afternoon injuring Mrs. Hoffman, Mrs. Blanche Buharp, and a young girl from Williamsport. The tractor moved after Mrs Buharp lifted the child to the tractor, a wheel ran over Mrs Hoffman's shoulder, and both were treated by a Williamsport physician before returning home.
Baltimore March 23 The Evening Sun reports Governor OConor and William Preston Lane Jr likely declined lucrative offers to serve as vice president and general counsel of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Both men, pursuing Maryland Democratic nominations, reportedly rejected salaries from 25000 to 40000 dollars, saying they were unable to accept due to campaign and political considerations. The paper notes party leaders sought to ease primary tensions. B and O recently named Edwin H Burgess as vice president and general counsel, replacing John J Cornwell in an advisory role.
Two stolen automobiles were recovered and police investigated an attempt to take a third car from a private garage overnight. Samuel L. Guess Ford Worlock Ray Street was recovered by the owner, while nr. nn Mowen’s 190 black Xe was found near Pub sieben on Bau hie Le Pearl Leng. A garage entered at 5 yesterday left a door forced open and damaged wiring. an attempted wind, wave theft was reported. Police pursued leads on a related case involving local suspects and storage sites.
Real estate transfers listed show numerous parcels sold in the region, with prices ranging from 2000 to 12500 and buyers including individuals and couples. Notable transactions include properties along George Street, Maryland Avenue, and Highfield Station, with several on West Wilson Boulevard and Route 40.
A sequence of conveyance records names buyers and sellers including James W. Hardy Ralph M. Eichelberger Hubert Porterfield and others. Properties are described by street sides and parcels on Devonshire East Lee Moler Hancock Poto mac Potomac Williamsport etc. Prices range from 1106 to 12400 with many entries in the multi thousand dollar bracket.
Fourteen year old Minnie Rose Webb of Railto Tennessee arrived at Shriners Hospital in St Louis to seek treatment for a three year paralysis following an appendectomy. Trainmen organized the farewell at Union Station as 500 gathered for interviews and photos. She rode the train to Missouri with her father Jake Webb and was to be observed for ten days for a complete diagnosis to assess potential recovery.
Henry T. Walker is named contracts administrator in the sales and service department at Fairchild Aircraft replacing O Morgensen Jr. Harry M. Smith becomes service supervisor in charge of the publications unit, per Carter head of service division. Buffalo segment notes world grid series in pro football expected this season per Jim Crowley All America Football Conference president.
A national Disabled American Veterans commander urged forming a local Hagerstown chapter. He cited mutual aid, free claims adjudication, advocacy for legislation, employment programs, and chapter meetings to unite disabled veterans from all wars. Information can be obtained by writing to a nearby chapter or the National Adjutant in Cincinnati.
James Stake, 38, of Chambersburg, was arrested last night by Detective Sellman and Det. Rickard for Pennsylvania authorities on a charge of larceny involving 25 dollars.
M F Newlin of Virginia Avenue reported finding a medium sized brown collie with white spots near Surrey school. It had no license and was taken to Dr Edward L Vail at 1029 Pennsylvania Avenue for care. Owner may claim tag. Raccoons are listed among the crow's chief enemies.
Eugene Miller, arrested last weekend on a charge of breaking into the Cushna brick yard office in Williamsport, was held under $1,000 bond for May grand jury action. Sheriff investigators probe entry to Fleming Hospital in Williamsport. nothing reported stolen but operating room equipment damaged.
Brunswick auto dealers William M. Litten and Russell Litten were hurt when their car struck a culvert on Route 40 below Funks Town late last night. William, who operated the car, said he was crowded off the highway by an oncoming vehicle. Both were taken to Washington County Hospital for treatment of cuts and bruises. Police are investigating a city dumping complaint on a tract behind Walnut Lane, filed by City Engineer Charles Stump.
A segment notes that only war veterans may obtain priority to buy one of the demonstration houses. The demo house was erected in four days, with landscaping and finishing work left to the purchaser. Houses come in various room counts and prices start at $1200, excluding land cost.
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