Airlines Drive For Safety Now
United Airlines sales rep David Wilson spoke at the Hagerstown Optimist Club urging safety as the main objective for airlines. He noted domestic carriers serve a third of Americans, United flies 10,655 miles with about five cents per mile, and 1,239 aircraft seating 39,000 people are in commercial use. He showed a Yellowstone film, distributed Education Week booklets, and announced upcoming Community Chest plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wilson
United Airlines
Hagerstown
Yellowstone
Grand Tetons
Chamber of Commerce
Optimist International
Robert D. Shircliff
George Bohman
Community Chest
James Snyder
Optimists
Roland Hebb
Alfred S. Bendell
Board of Governors
Hollywood Stars Edge Into Scarves and Hemlines
Fashion notes describe Hollywood stars shaping style at the edges of scarves necklines pockets sleeves and dress hems. The trend signals a broader screen era influence on contemporary wardrobe details seen on celebrities and red carpet silhouettes.
Mercersburg Headmaster to Address Cost Accountants
Dr. Charles S. Tippetts headmaster of Mercersburg Academy will address the National Association of Cost Accountants at Hotel Alexander Thursday at 8 oclock. A dinner and fellowship hour will start at 7:30 pm. He has 29 years as educator and author, with studies at Mercersburg Princeton Franklin and Marshall and Princeton Fellow Harvard Law School. He joined Mercersburg in 1941 and serves as vice chairman of the Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh and has written many economics books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Tippetts
Mercersburg Academy
National Association of Cost Accountants
Hotel Alexander
Tippetts
Princeton
Franklin and Marshall
Harvard Law School
Mercersburg
Home Loan Bank of
Pittburgh
Accident Victim Taken To Hospital
Four people were treated at Washington County Hospital for injuries from yesterday in the city and county. Abram Horst fell from a ladder injuring his left shoulder and chin laceration. Ronald Payton aged one was bitten on the face by a dog. Gary Lee Keller ten months old was burned with grease on the chest and face. Roger W. Smith was treated for a lacerated right finger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Hospital
Abram Horst
Hagerstown
Sig
Ronald Payton
Elm Street
Gary Lee Keller
Jefferson Street
Roger W. Smith
Glenwood Avenue
Contest seeks participants for $500000 in prizes nationwide
A broad sweepstakes offer invites the public to win portions of more than half a million dollars in prizes from brands such as Oxydol Drene Ever sharp Wheaties Grape Nuts La France Betty Crocker and more. Readers are asked to mail a 3-cent stamp for a copy of Making Contesting Pay and details of contests plus entries that won over $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFrance
Betty Crocker
Coal Price List From Pocahontas and West Virginia
Coal prices listed include Pocahontas Egg 12.90 Pocahontas Stove 12.90 Pocahontas Nut 12.25 Pocahontas Pea 12.00 Run of Mine 9.80 West Virginia Egg 10.60 West Virginia Nut 10.60 Federal Stoker 41.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Stoker
Reuther Gains Control Of UAW Atlantic City
Walter Reuther and Mazey seize control of the UAW at its Atlantic City convention. They defeat Addes and Thomas Leonard for top posts as thousands chant and drum, signaling a militant leadership shift with strong socialist roots. The rowdy scene includes rival factions parading, singing, and banging wash tubs. The rapid band performance frames a tense political turnover.
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Atlantic City
Walter Reuther
Emidazey
Cios United Auto Workers
KR. J. Thomas
Dick Leonard
Reuther
Leonard
Jon Livingston
St. Louis
Muzey
George Addes
Addas
Mazey
UAW
Addes-Thomas- Leonard
Reuiher
Socialist Party
Addes
AFL
CIO
Power Dearth Is Explained (Continued from Page 1)
The article discusses peacetime electric generation needs and delays in producing large generators. It notes most capacity was diverted to the Navy during wartime, and that producers could not readily supply 20,000 KW machines. Electric use rose sharply postwar, with households consuming 47 percent more electricity than seven years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
General Electric
Westinghouse
Readers near Clas success curve see steady gains
Regular Clas users inch toward higher achievement as routine access and practice reinforce skills. Patterns show gradual improvement across sessions with consistent exposure and feedback supporting momentum and confidence.
Dr J Raymond Schmidt to Speak at First Baptist
Dr J Raymond Schmidt editor of the Civic Forum and leader at the National Civic League will preach Sunday morning at the First Baptist Church. His message asks if alcohol is a foe or ally and covers findings from the Yale School of Alcohol Studies on one of America's major health problems.
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J. Raymond Schmidt
Abbve
Washington, D. C
Civic Forum
National Civic League
First Baptist Church
Schmidt
Flooring Firm Opens Tomorrow Strike at Plant Continues
The flooring firm opens tomorrow while a strike ongoing since October 3 persists. Danzer sought a collective bargaining election but NLRB access was blocked as LFW leaders had not signed an anti Communist affidavit. The UFW CLO national office may sign and seek recognition, while Mayor Sweeney was rejected as mediator.
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Danzer
NLRB
LFW
Ufw-Clo
Richard H. Sweeney
State Department of Labor
Pattern Dep stores fashion pattern catalog teaser
Fall Winter Book of Fishtox offers over 150 patterns for garments including bras and panties with sizes 2844 and 28 35. Send name address and pattern choice with size, mail to Pattern Department The Hagerstown Daily Mail New York address for 15 cents plus 2 cents mailing.
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Fishtox
Hagerstown
Daily Mate
New York
Sees Relief As Preventing War in Itstown Pa
Earl Bunting president of the National Association of Manufacturers told Foremen Club members that two immediate needs to aid Europe are greater production and restraint in domestic consumption. He said American productivity and free enterprise are the real bulwark for protecting civilizations amid postwar turmoil.
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Itstown
United States
Europe
Earl Bunting
National Association of Manufacturers
Bunting
Foremens Club
NAM
America
Almanac features vast contents and wide sales in region
The Hagerstown Town and Country Almanac offers sun and moon tables, court lists with judges, poultry and livestock care, housewife hints, farming and gardening topics, and a history of buckwheat. Gruber Almanac Co reports rising sales nationwide, with strong demand in Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Hagerstown Town and Country
Gruber Almanac Company
United States
Hagerstown Town
Rush on here for anti freeeze
Rush on here for antifreeze continues from pages one reports programs for expansion in the industry not completed and a shortage of drums and transportation. Motorists buy more than they need as supply and demand diverge. A du Pont spokesman says this is the worst year on record for motorists seeking antifreeze and black market activity is anticipated to rise as temperatures drop. A Standard 671 Company spokesman notes limited on hand supply and meager prospects to meet immediate needs.
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The
du Pont Company
Standard 671 Company of
New Jersey
Cumberland Girl Wins Merchandising Scholarship Prize
The Retail Merchants Association announced Miss Mary Downey Reinhart of Cumberland Maryland as the winner of a 300 dollar scholarship for aptitude in merchandising. She was chosen from a group of University of Maryland seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Retail Merchants Association
Mary Downey Reinhart
Cumberland
University of Maryland
Indictments Return in Taylor Killing Case and Others
Indictments listed against Ridenour in the Taylor killing. several defendants face charges in larceny, breaking and entering, and assault. Benjamin Gift, 5, Brookline, accused of hammer assault on wife. Emory Stotler, 17, Baltimore, named in five larceny and two breaking and entering cases. Lewis E. Jones Jr, 17, Boonsboro, in four larceny and one breaking and entering. Eldon W. Moser, Smithsburg, forging five checks. Frank Stull, 42, Pope Avenue, shot a Halloween prankster, charged with assault and pistol shooting. Arthur Rosier, Western Pike, indicted for breaking into. True bills in non support: William Lb. Pryor, William R. Nicewander, William Harry Woodcock, Paul Funkhouser.
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Benjamin Gift
Brookline
Gift
Emory €. Stotler
Baltimore
Lewis E. Jones, Jr
Boonsboro
Eldon W. Moser
Smithsburg
Frank Stull
Pope Avenue
Hallowe'en
Hallowe’en
Newark Fireboats Rally Behind Navy in Harbor Stand
Newark officials urged President Truman for support as two 30 foot fireboats prepared to confront the ship New Mexico near the harbor. Public Safety Director Keenan warned the Lipsett corporation Seaport junkyard would hinder port defense upgrades as Rear Admiral Berkey said the Navy was not directly involved.
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Russell
Berkey
Third Naval District
New York
Newark
New Mexico
New York Harbor
Boston
Truman
John B. Keenan
Navy
Lipsett Corporation
Police Probe Death of Woman in Franklin St Home
City police opened an inquiry into the death of Mrs. Anna Battle Lee, about 65, whose body was found in her West Franklin Street residence. Dr. C. E. Butterfield will perform an autopsy at Washington County Hospital. Neighbors last saw her Sunday around noon, and she had recent illness but not enough to explain sudden death. Detective John Robtrer said the body was found seated in a Davenport. Authorities sought the physician’s son, believed to be in the service.
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Anna ¢. Battle Lee
West
Franklin Street
de. C. E. Butterfield
Washington County Hospital
William T. Layman
Hunters Rush For Licenses In Washington State
Washington countians hit the fields as the hunting season opens with rabbits and quail seen as plentiful. Turkey hunters expect keen sport while ducks show moderate luck since November 4. Bag limits are four rabbits per day six quail per day, one turkey per season. Waterfowl season closes November 15 and reopens December 23 through January 3.
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Washington
Potomac
Window Washing Service Ad on Locust Street
Local ad offers window washing by PHONE 323J. Service at 124 North Locust Street. Contact for exterior and interior pane cleaning. Quick response and small jobs welcome.
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N. Locust St
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BATES
West Washington St
Townsend Contest Service
West Elm St
Urbana
Lil
Hillside Coal Co
R. J. Thomas
Faton
R.M. Hays & Bros., Inc
Washington St
Milly
Wieland
Anti-Freeze
General Acceptance Corp
Jonathan
Cumberland Girls
Ridenour
Taylor
Arthur Rosier
Western Pike
William Lb. Pryor
William R. Nicewander
William Harry Woodcock
Paul Funkhouser
Peter
Casino
Calvert
No. Providence
R. L
Calvert Reserve
Calvert Distillers Corp
New York City
Hagerstown Lumber Co
Frederick Road
Ralph
Leaps and Bounds
W. Franklin St
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