07 Oct 1952
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1952
Page
1
In Maryland politics, pressure mounts as Racing Commission Chair Small defends the agency amid calls for resignation after a publicized punch bowl episode. Responding critics including Richard Lankford blame lax leadership and demand Revoking authority or removal by Gov McKeldin. The episode ties into wider scrutiny of track operations and funding.
A statistic suggests a livestock density of roughly 186 cows for every 1000 inhabitants across the United States, indicating substantial dairy and beef farming presence and implications for agricultural capacity.
Annapolis reports erupt over a silver punch bowl set bought with state tracks funds for the governor’s mansion. Democratic candidate Richard E. Lankford calls for Republican Frank Small Jr. to resign as chairman of the Maryland Racing Commission citing lax leadership. A legislative council probe flagged pressure on track owners to contribute and the gift’s circumstances.
The Hagerstown chamber urges a fast decision on the hospital location, pressing the Public Works Board to act quickly. Mayor Mills backs a rapid start, while Senator Kenneth McLaughlin debates the timing as the board, including Governor McKeldin and others, weighs sites and public understanding.
An advertisement for the Fall-Winter Fashion Book from Pattern Bureau at The Daily Mail offering pattern designs for coats and garments. Includes order details, pattern numbers, sizes from 14 to 42, price of 25 cents, and mail order instructions via Old Chelsea Station New York.
Prince Frederick Maryland October 6 two sailors died when their car overturned on a sharp curve on Route 416 at Lyon's Creek Calyprt County. Driver Robert H Davis 25 died later at Prince Frederick Hospital. Passenger Guy Homer Filkins 26 died at the scene. Both were stationed at Anacostia Naval Receiving Station in Washington. The United States produces about five times as many tons of coal as steel.
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Washington notes a higher percentage of women arrested for crimes of violence than men based on a study of FBI records cited by Laura Lindley. The board says the data means the share of women in custody for violent crimes is higher, while men still lead in offenses like traffic violations and drunkenness. Nassau Bahama accident report: Donald Myers, 14, dies from an accidental pistol wound at his father’s mansion.
Panama President Antonio Remon, 44, takes office with a large victory margin as the 40-year-old republic enters a four-year term after nearly a decade of instability. In Mexico some telltale remedies like baked apple poultice promise relief.
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