18 Nov 1948
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1948
Page
1
Fragmentary figures show three cent stamps and first class mail generating about $131,000,900 in revenue, with postal savings at $26,000,000 while second class mail orders lose $145,000,000 and third class $74,906.60. Overall projections indicate $1.5 billion in income versus $2 billion in operating expenses for the year.
President seeks to discuss Western Europe rearming amid plans to remove Americans from ports. Forrestal reports a prepare budget of fifteen billion dollars for the armed services. Navy carrier program and air force expansion may be adjusted to fit fiscal patterns. Details await full examination and briefing with the President.
The Red Cross Blood Program now provides free blood, with patients paying only 35 for laboratory work and physician services. Previously some paid $25 per pint. Hospital officials praise the program as reducing transfusion costs and urge donors to ensure the local 100 pint quota, with the next Bloodmobile visit in Hagerstown scheduled for Monday.
Reports say Chen Yi’s troops from Nanking airfield using 100 planes attacked Suchow areas as Nan king and Pukow Su chow rail line now in government hands. British Consul-General in Shanghai says Britain won’t pull back and a 9000 ton wheat shipment to North China arrives at Tangku to ease shortages. grains open weak on the Board.
A sequence of dollar values 92 80 000 70 000 60 000 50 000 40 000 30 000 appears. The strip hints at a ledger or budget listing with multiple amounts aligning to a financial record. No clear event or names are provided.
The article reports ongoing police effort to determine how a loaded gun with dumdum bullets and tear gas shells came into private hands. Magistrate Harry E. Snider vows tougher action on concealed weapon cases, recalling a similar recent release by Jones and questioning its impact.
The X ray survey in Washington County runs Thursday to Wednesday across public squares and schools with sessions in Public Square and Portable Unit locations. Sponsored by Junior Chamber of Commerce Health Department and tuberculosis association, with Mayor Sweeney backing and Captain Rickard aiding traffic control. Local facilities include Potomac Edison Company Fleisher's Department Store and Martin Storage Company. Health Department branch offices now operate in Smithsburg Hancock and Williamsport volunteer help organized by Williamsport Lions Club.
The Hagerstown and Washington County Community Chest reached 51 449 by noon as Franklin Court Auditorism divisions reported. Top division led by George Hawbaker contributed 332 with captains Hawbaker, Dutton, Harper, Gower, Gibson, Lightner. County reports show varied progress with total county and town gifts at 28 75, industrial 21 799, commercial 4 192, clubs 625, special gifts 12 945, initial gifts 12 350, grand total 51 440.
An ongoing wave of soap coupon distribution spreads across Maryland with tied premiums. Various products like coffee and soup appear in promotions offering discounts, free samples, and mail offers to occupants listed from a master mailing list. Some deals include tea bag incentives and bundled purchases with cents off per item.
A district listing notes participants including WIE radio station, Holly Shop, Holzapfel and Firey, MC A Tri Club, Washington County Welfare Office, Bone Brake Automobile Shop, Unemployment Compensation Offices, Salvation Army, High Street Market, Rest Haven Cemetery, Leister Coal Company and Texas Company District.
A feature notes Armstrong Cork Company’s factory turning out a six foot wide inlaid linoleum roll every 24 hours, enough to stretch from Hagerstown to Frederick, yet a shortage persists. Modern Materials Mart at 621 West Washington Street in Hagerstown offers a half mile of the material.
Advertisement listing prices for seafood items with two price points: big lobsters at 30 cents per pound and other seafood at 35 cents per pound.
The 2600 Marines at Tsingtao are described as protecting American lives and property with supporting aircraft. Navy Task Force 38, including two carriers and eight destroyers, has been nearby for over a month on a training cruise, while two Navy ships await urgent orders.
The destroyer Gosselin, converted to a fast troop transport, was due today from Tsingtao to stand by to evacuate Americans from Shanghai. The transport General H. W. Butner, capable of carrying over 5,000 passengers, is set to arrive in Shanghai on Friday.
In Athens on November 18 a new coalition of Populists and Liberals was sworn in to replace a cabinet that resigned six days earlier amid a misident incident. The 88 year old Themistoklis Sophoulis again leads the Liberals as premier.
New York investors faced a cautious session as the stock market inched forward with fractional gains and several shares flat or retreating. Trading was subdued as market participants awaited clearer cues.
A committee formed after complaints explored candidates views on vice and related corruption. The Jaycen board of directors had not revealed member identities as the inquiry continued.
An organized committee presented at the next Jaycee board meeting detailing multiple applications for a paper maker textile mill salad dressing manufacturer laundry and other uses. The report notes swift peregrine falcon capable of 200 miles per hour.
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