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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1952
Page
15
State and local authorities announce heightened highway safety measures for Memorial Day weekend. Police will be on duty across Maryland to aid motorists and prevent accidents. Governor McKeldin urges citizens to honor war dead by practicing strict traffic safety.
President Truman weighs a new move to push the tapped steel controversy to Congress if the Supreme Court delays its ruling. CIO steelworkers threaten a nationwide strike if government operation ends, while Taft-Hartley constraints could force a fact finding board and delayed action.
Raymond LU Boyce and Elner R Shank mark a quarter century with Potomac Edison Company. Boyce began in Winchester service division, moved to Williamsport R Paul Smith Plant, became electrical operator then lord dispatcher. Shank joined Williamsport May 18 1927, held posts from otter to turbine operator and now coal equipment handler.
City Market widens its season to three days weekly starting this week to align with Memorial Day. City Clerk EB L Kerney announced the plan to hold markets on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday through the summer, with winter hours only on Tuesday and Saturday.
Foremen and officials of the Hagerstown Rubber Company received a Liberty Mutual plaque for an outstanding safety record spanning five and a half years ending September 29 1951 with 1 876 485 man hours worked without a time loss accident. Pictured are Percy Blackwall Floyd Coffelt Robert McSherry Ashbury Fiddler and others as FI ward H Burton presents the award with F R Rowe thanking the team.
The article notes a half day crossing by ship and lower costs for travel to Europe, with round trip New York to London fares dropping to 486. It highlights pared down first class service, rise of tourist class, and affordable two week package tours from 175 per person. Many travelers choose organized tours or groups, visiting London, Paris or Rome. English is widely spoken in France and other destinations, easing communication for travelers. A straightforward passport process is described, requiring one form, two photos, and a $10 fee.
The article lists local residents and relatives preparing summer trips to Europe and beyond. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoffman, William L. Beard, Mr. and Mrs. William Courtney, Miss Jana Mathias, Miss Mary Francas Becher, Mrs. Katherine Cunningham, plus others heading to England France Switzerland Austria and Germany for two months or more. Many will travel from New York by air or ship, with plans to visit World Lutheran Youth Conference and family in Germany, while others aim for Alaska, the West Indies, or Bermuda.
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