13 May 1948
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1948
Page
1
President Truman and Secretary Marshall stress no basic change in prospects for peace despite notes from the Soviet Union. They emphasize continued faith in the United Nations and see the note exchange as not materially increasing peace prospects.
At a news conference, George Marshall cited Molotov's note promising a peace loving policy and collaboration with the U.S. He urged interpreting it for the future, while Truman reiterated no new departure in American policy. Officials say progress depends on Soviet willingness to negotiate via the United Nations with allied participation.
In Memphis Tennessee on May 13 a 14,500 class construction story features Evelyn Jebl, Caroline Meadows and their 80-year-old father J B Meadows. The three siblings resume a prewar family business, having completed two houses, three near finish, and five more in planning. Evelyn orders cement while Caroline handles payments to carpenters and plumbers in the family kitchen. Meadows oversees other aspects of the work.
Uncertain if the walkout will test Michigan labor law as the UAW conducts a strike at Chrysler plants. Gov. Sigler orders the Labor Mediation Board to probe constitutionality, while police and prosecutors await formal complaints. The union plans adds to its strike fund aiming at eight million dollars by August 1, with daily wage losses and Chrysler output impacts noted. Chrysler seeks negotiations as the dispute lingers.
Fighting widens as Arabs and Jews clash on strategic routes north and south of the Sea of Galilee. Beisan reported captured by Haganah with 1,500 Arabs remaining as forces pull back. The Jewish agency protests British command over Arab legion in Palestine and a cease fire falters in Jerusalem amid renewed shelling.
Shank defends county decision citing high federal standards for farm to market roads and argues modern highways not needed. The Hollow Road project cost 32000 locally with 3200 from federal aid. A three to five member county planning commission is urged to guide future road and project needs, following Montgomery County’s example.
The article details Daifey Brothers Circus erecting a vast city of tents for performances. It highlights a ten ton two hundred foot big top, a large wild animal managerie, and an opening hour for shows and sideshows. It also notes a full cast including Joe Rossi and star performers such as Norma Davenport, Louis Reed, and Raymond Freivogel.
Rescue crews worked feverishly to reach three miners trapped 175 feet below the surface in an independently operated hard coal mine. Heavy rains filled the shaft with about 50 feet of water, blocking any escape until water is pumped out.
Henry Wallace, third party presidential candidate, prepares a Detroit speech as he launches a 23 day Midwest and Pacific coast speaking tour. The Progressive party of Michigan expects a sell out of Olympic Stadium’s 12,000 seats amid heightened police readiness for the event.
The Dixie Democrats plan a session decision on civil rights measures. Leaders consider sending the Morse amendment to the Judiciary Committee or opposing it to test the bill's fate. Senator Russell backs delaying action and cites a spirit of decency in the Senate.
The Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Company announced the successful first flight of an experimental patrol flying boat built for the U.S. Navy.
A report notes the disturbance that followed his appearance at Madison Square Garden in New York on Tuesday night. The incident prompted reactions from witnesses and local authorities.
Lana Turner and husband Hen ry J Topping caused a stir in London as six reporters hunted for interviews. The press conference was brief and largely mocked by British papers, with many outlets ignoring her arrival or running scant pieces about her.
A new school will open in the city offering twelve month medical stenographic and an eighteen month combined medical stenographic and laboratory technique courses. Local professionals join advisory board including H E Alberti and Whitlaw H Hunt. Courses cover anatomy physiology hematology chemistry and medical records with immediate job demand cited.
The State Roads Commission announced an extensive traffic survey of Hagerstown will be completed and available to officials soon. Plans are underway for a similar Frederick survey in the near future.
The text notes Idaho remained without formal government for over half a century following the 1805 arrival of Lewis and Clark, marking a long period of territorial governance absence before organized rule existed.
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