City water mains upgrades reduce dead ends and boost supply
The city reports hydrant spacing in the industrial and residential districts is fair to poor while water supply remains adequate. Officials plan to increase water flow by eliminating dead-end mains and linking them to larger lines. Eight inch mains were added on West North street and Security road, with further eight inch work on Prospect avenue scheduled to connect Oak Hill to Mulberry street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iniercountile
Willson
West North Street
Security Road
Vista Street
Pangborn Boulevard
Prospect Avenue
Oak Hill
Mulberry Street
Fruit Is Past Last Hurdle Continued Weather Report
The article lists April and frost records with rainfall totals and dates across decades. It notes May 4 as the average last killing frost date and June 1 1930 as the latest frost date on record. It compares years with high and low April rainfall including 1945 4.65 inches and 1946 0.65 inch.
Classified Ad Placement By Phone From Home
Classified ad placement by phone from your home or office is possible but requires bringing your ad to the Herald-Mail for submission. Details outline process and contact steps for customers placing ads.
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Herald-Mail
Lewis and Moody clash over pension talks in mining dispute
The conflict between Lewis and Moody over pension funds and contract negotiations stems from a 1947 strike order. Moody seeks to force new talks while Lewis questions Moody's standing in the bargaining, amid anticipated wage demands and royalty increases to fund pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
Lewis-Moody
Matthew F. McQuire
Pension Fund
Lewis
UMW
Southern Coin Producers Association
NLRB
Heading Off Railroad Strike Inches Toward Settlement
The wage dispute pits Engineers Firemen and Enginemen and Switchmen against rail carriers over pay with 290000 workers seeking 30 percent raises and $3 daily minimum. The board suggested 1 3/4 cents an hour, accepted by other unions. Mediator Douglas says talks continue to avert a strike due next Tuesday at 6 am local time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Alvanley Johnston
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
D. B. Robertson
Weather and Fire Budget Notes Highlight Hagerstown Items
The column reports on the local volunteer fire department’s age spread and staffing, noting only 14 of 60 are full time, with per capita operating costs at 1.06 based on a 38 000 population. It also recalls long cold spells and references a 1920s dry and wet pattern with local anecdotes about snowball signs and clock changes affecting Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage
Hagerstown
Yesteryears
Laster Burgesser
Congress Debates Armed Forces Training and Draft Plans
The piece outlines options for 18 and 19 year olds on military training and civilian pathways. It notes Senate bills would compel training for draftees and youths with overseas use requiring special approval, while committee separates the two issues and remains unsure what Congress will do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Senate
Congress
Senate Committee
U.N. Palestine Crisis Continues Amid Deadlock
The United Nations struggle over Palestine stalls as partition and enforcement gaps block a solution. Delegates report no progress toward a formal cease fire or workable trusteeship, while debates focus on procedure and the old city Jerusalem terms.
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U.N
U. N
Security Council
Holy Land
Trusteeship Council
Jerusalem
Old Walled City
Old City
United States
Palestine
Sunday School Arrival With No Breakfast Or Clothing
A memory surfaces as he rushes to Sunday School, recalling a bus run at an odd hour. He arrives late, possibly without breakfast or proper clothes, yet no one notices the discrepancy.
Family Of Seven Live In One Room In Hagerstown Home
The Morris family of seven endures a crowded living situation in a single room, with a shared kitchen and no indoor bathroom. Relatives split across a three room apartment and the stable dwelling lack basic amenities. Richard and Jack are veterans with war injuries. Charles rents a three room unit with limited plumbing and rotted floors. The piece contrasts daily hardships with typical home comforts.
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Morris
John Street
Charles
Richard
Jack
Annabelle Houp
Becky
Doris
William Campbell
Toom
Hagerstown
Bélview Ave
Arab and Jewish forces clash near Jerusalem and Jaffa
British, Jewish and Arab forces exchange heavy shelling and armored actions across Jerusalem and Jaffa frontiers. Irgun Zvai Leumi and Hagana press to hold gains while British ultimata threaten air power and troops. Casualties mount as fighting spans Jaffa, Tel Aviv border, Katamon and surrounding Holy City areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haganah
Ramat Natiah
Jatia
Irgun Zrai Leumi
Argyle Highlanders
Irgun
Zvai Leumi
Jefia
Jerusalem
Jewish Agency
Haganeh
Britain
Irgun Zvai Leumi
Jaffa
Beit Dejan
Tel Aviv-Jaffa
Katamon
Jericho
Bethlehem
Hebrom
Holy City
Tel Aviv
Palestine High Commissioner
Alan Gordon Cunningham
Classified Ad Encourages Reading and Low Rates
The notice promotes low rates for classified ads and a strong reading habit as a quick economic benefit. It provides phone numbers 104-1 and 105-106 for placing ads and mentions living in one room as a hypothetical scenario.
Realty turnover here this week estimated at 350000
Real estate activity shows a total around 350000 with numerous transfers noted. Listings include Kemp's Mill and Funkstown District properties, several parcels along Sharpsburg Pike and East Antietam. Buyers include individuals like Rog er C Ramsburg and Antonio Britti, and firms such as Model Homes Inc and The Maryland and Virginia Eldership of the Church of God.
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Kemp's Mill
Russell V. King
Roger C. Ramsburg
Bellacre
Sharpsburg Pike
Funkatown
District
Model Homes, Inc
Charlies L. Segersten
Preston Road
Park and
Lauran Roads
Fountain Head Heights
Benjamin F. Deipert
Walter L. Deibert
Funkstown
Laban H. Martin
Charles P. Miller, Jr
Maugangville
J. Raymond Hershey
Mae E. Darden
Elizabeth
Berdie May Green
John H. Curry
Spruce Street
Sara R. Hoke
Florence C. Miller
Antonio Britti
East Antietam
Mulberry
Cannon
Almonso Sardella
Harvey M. Miller
Bérdie’ May Green
Green Street
Arlington R. Nihiser
Raymond B. Bew
Mulberry Avenue
James S. Bussard
Ernest R. Martin
West Washington
Paul 5. Shook
Albert B. G.harlton
Lyman E. Bteen
Williamsport Pike
Halfway
Clarence A. Cosens
Marya Theaters, Inc
Beaver Creek
Virgil H. Turner
Stanley R. Cross
Wabash Avenue
Maryland
Virginia
Church of God
Community Volunteer Fire Company, Inc
Fairplay
Mt. Moriah
Hagerstown
Western range lands cover vast area and livestock share
The western range spans about 728 million acres across 17 states and supports roughly 75 percent of U S sheep and over 50 percent of beef cattle. Yet nearly 100 million acres or less than one seventh are rated in satisfactory condition.
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Western States
United States
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Capitol Rock Wool Insulation
Standard Insulation Company
Penna. Ave
W. Franklin St
Superior Dairy
Fickight
the Board of Street
Hager
Hagerstown High School
Jonathan _Hager
Court House
Fred Mowen
Trinity
Fred
Potomac Edison
At Sa
Rusco
Church Street
Thomas & Sin Inc
Reompt
Beavics
Jeumebere
Meyer's Bros
Meyers Bros
Washington St
Walee
U. S. Marine Jackets
LEED
Army & Navy
Danzer Metal Works Company
W. Les
Jonathan $J
Kirk, Mgr
Harry W. Bock
Fred R. Knapp
Beechwood Drive
Philip C. Damon
Yale C. Hanks
Greenmount
D. Webster, Groh, Jr
Samuel E. Miller
George Street
Winter
High
Cecil B. Shaw
Haley” W. Miller
Guilford
Howsard
First
J. Chester Brewer
Ermnette L. Slaydon
Beacres
U.S. Rt. 40
Funktown
Milton E. Remsburg
Thurman P. Cling
Sharpsburg
Louis Y. Lyon
Gerald Browning Smith
Betty
Frederick
Baltimore
Emmette L. Slaydon
William F. Martin
Virginia Avenue
Charles E. Jones
Harry A. Mills
Roessner Avenue
Ly May Clopner
Raymont
Middlehauf
Marbern Road
Elige W. Loveless
Philip J. Dibiase
Cleveland Avenue
Wall & Base
Smarl
Ringer
Frederick St
Own Realty Co
Altors
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