15 Oct 1952
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1952
Page
1
Fragmented text describes Korean War actions with Allied forces engaging Reds near White Horse Mountain and Sniper Ridge. Mentions South Korean 8th Division, U S troops, naval and air support, and an amphibious claim. Text is garbled and partially unreadable.
Democratic nominee Adlai Stevenson and General Eisenhower clash over the Maryland Potomac parkway. Stevenson warns of a tough fight ahead while Ike stresses sound leadership to win peace and build the road. Protests from Maryland groups stall federal approval and raise questions about cost and impact on wildlife. The plan, long debated since Beall’s proposal, centers on a road through the river corridor with a projected cost near 50 million dollars.
Captain Dillinger Hurton, 44, was injured when his police car collided with a vehicle entering a parking lot near the Lange exit. The crash sent his car spinning and overturning, dumping him onto the pavement before responders rushed him to University Hospital, Baltimore. The other driver and witnesses described a chaotic scene as emergency crews secured the area.
Secretary of the Air Force Finletter said the bombing of communist supply, road and rail lines from Manchuria to the front, together with a Marine Corps inspection tour, had not prevented the Communists from bringing up more guns and ammunition. General Lemuel Shepherd stated the operation had failed to curb the enemy.
A conference of 35 Western Maryland labor unions with about 12 000 members endorsed George Mahoney for the U S Senate. Jack Pollack Baltimore Fourth District leader announced support for the Democratic ticket, signaling alignment after previously backing Stevenson for president and Sparkman for vice president.
Police and fire units investigated a two-vehicle crash on East Washington Street near Locust Street at about 9 20 this morning. A black Botek car driven by a woman ran a red light, struck a car driven by Earl Chaney 38 of Ciowberland. Brakes locked causing a swerve into a parked truck. Damage estimated at 600 to the Botek and 100 to the truck operated by Paul Young 26 of North Potomac Street.
The Rev. Howard Hodges, formerly of Martinsburg West Virginia, was consecrated titular bishop of Rusadus and auxiliary to the Catholic Bishop of Richmond. The ceremony at Sacred Heart Cathedral featured Bishop Ive son as consecrator, with Bishops Waters and Deardens assisting. It marked the first time a native priest from the Richmond Diocese served as bishop in his home diocese.
Mahoney, Democratic candidate for U S Senator, will visit Washington County tomorrow. He plans to register at Hotel Alexander around 10:30 a m with General Russell P Hartle and State Central Committee members, attend the Democratic Club meeting, and possibly deliver a 45 minute radio talk from Democratic headquarters. He will spend tomorrow night in Hagerstown and then proceed to Cumberland for a Western section tour.
Wuneda Alaska October 15 Republicans edge toward Congress as Robert C. Reeve leads in early returns. Democratic incumbent trails, while territorial auditor race shows Democratic Moore losing to Republican Garnick, signaling tentative statewide trends for the November national vote.
Associates of Dr. Robert Hay Waylor of Sykesville state hospital express confusion over his death found in a jeep between Thurioat and Foxville Monday night. He had recently bought a home nearby and planned to move today. A pistol was found in his hand and death ruled suicide by Dr. R We Rude medical examiner. Waylor had practiced in Tidewater Virginia before taking the state hospital post.
Cumberland's community budget for 1952 53 was set at 100977 76 with Wak 58590 44 for the year. Approved items include Associated Charities 2400 Baby Welfare Society 2000 Hoy Scouts 7750 Girl Scouts 7650 Jewish Welfare Society no date Keat ink Day Nursery 3300 Salvation Army 13000 Travelers Aid 1450 Central YMC A 20100 administrative expenses 4244 90 campaign expenses 7615 and brink Pare 4068 46.
The United Nations General Assembly opens with a postponement of the Korea issue and a heavy agenda. Secretary Acheson aims to press for a Korean armistice term while the assembly ponders self rule for Tunisia and Morocco and other global tensions.
Dense fog covered the Baltimore area early in the day, blanketing Maryland and delaying air traffic. By mid-morning visibility improved as fog burned off, allowing airlines to resume operations. Local officials warned of lingering travel disruptions and urged travelers to check flight status.
Maj Alexander J Hunky a Marine flier in the Korean air war is credited with downing three enemy aircraft and probably destroying a fourth with another three damaged. His standout mission record earned him the nickname 904 day warden of the diree.
Edward Holmes of 237 Inter Alley faced a gaming charge after a card game for drinks with another man. Magistrate William P. Kereskenbolvs acquitted him, noting home card playing does not fall under gaming law. police had arrested Holmes following neighbor complaints.
A Democratic Club meeting is called for tomorrow evening at the Patterson headquarters. General Russell B Harte, campaign chaiman, will attend and outline plans for the final weeks of the campaign.
The cost of police protection in Hagerstown is higher than in comparable cities by population. The 1950s Municipal Year Book cites local taxpayers paying 218001 for police operations, about 8 per resident, with salaries and wages comprising around 90 percent of the budget. The department has 82 staff and 1.44 officers per 1000 residents, higher than many peer cities.
Today's schedule lists Stevenson speaking in Spokane Wath Pendleton and San Francisco. Eisenhower tours the South Texas Louisiana Tennessee with Memphis stop and late New York arrival. Nixon campaigns in Michie van. Sparkman speaks in Buffalo NM Y Uniontown Pav.
A zoning proposal seeks amendments to require builders of retail and service industrial structures to provide off street parking. It would mandate 3 square feet of parking per 1 square foot of building area and require hard surfaced lots for all employees. The measure aims to prevent future construction without adequate parking and affect the zoning of 37th and B81 Virginia Avenue from residential to retail business.
Residents report seven large enclosed trucks with CD insignia rolling south along the highway this morning. The vehicles display the slogan and appear to be bound for southern points for civilian defense demonstrations or staging purposes.
North End residents reported a large influx of winged insects mistaken for termites. County Agent Mark Miller identified ten as germinated yellow ants, noting they are brownish, emit a sweet odor, and resemble termites. They do not eat food but can enter homes in large numbers. spraying seen areas with a mixture of two tablespoons of 40% weltable chloredane powder and a pallon of water is advised. Currently soil-dwelling by nature, they are being brought out by recent warm weather and common on doorsteps and tree trunks.
In New York on October 15 city officials warned apartment dwellers near a public square against using street trash cans for household waste. Officials report garbage and fruit peels spillovers attract odors in warm weather and urge residents to keep cans on sidewalks for regular collection.
Vandalism reports surface as pre Halloween pranks in Sharpsburg and local areas. State Police investigate snow fence removals and highway placements while city officers study terrace damage including cut locks and missing house numbers. A youth was reprimanded by the fire chief and a stranger seen tailing girls on Dewey Avenue is being checked by police.
Orphans and local youths visit the Willow Lane grounds to attend the Malts Bros Circus show presented by the Sunkstawa Fire Company. The Funkstine Company sponsors the event with an afternoon and evening performance featuring a three-ring circus.
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