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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1950
Page
2
An editorial urges unity and patriotism as Korean War mobilization expands in Hagerstown and Washington County. It notes many local men in active duty or reserve and the first ten draftees heading to training. The piece calls for renewed citizenship and a united effort to hasten victory and lasting peace.
The soothing night brings nurse’s care and a sedative of sleep to weary men. It quiets fretful minds and eases pain, blots out day’s care, and frees him from debt. Sleep ends every ache until the morning light.
Sponsors of the chest X-ray drive announced a week of free screenings at Summit Antietam Street in Baltimore. The drive aims to raise awareness and encourage participation, with sessions scheduled on Wednesday and during the morning hours.
Washington column notes the new Social Security law increases employer and employee contributions starting January, expanding coverage to self-employed workers and nearly 44 million in the labor force. It outlines OASI pensions for age 65 plus widows and children, adjustments to lump sum death benefits, and changes to minimum and maximum primary benefits with liberalized eligibility.
The piece recalls American troops in Korea from occupation duties in Japan to fighting near mountains and valleys. It contrasts homesickness for New York or Kansas with the harsh, dirty reality of Korean war life. Troops face fleas, mosquitoes, uncertain loyalties among locals, and a grueling, back-and-forth struggle without a clear victory, while some appreciate Korea’s scenery and the discipline of soldiers nearby.
Arrangements completed for a run to Braddock Heights by the Automobile Club of Maryland. Hotel rates for party members seeking side trips to historic points will be available. Inspector Zeigler notes today features more peaches offered for sale than any other time this season. The Th & O added dining cars on trains No. 55 and 14 east and west, a new cafe car series for the B&O and I S.
The remark discusses how Barbs and Hal Cochran contend about getting along with Jesa regarding material affairs. It notes the women's bathing suit industry has already hit a minimum level in this regard.
A scrambled report mentions a Munsey Historic tour through Washington and Middletown port with a poem to the Infant of Holland and a response from Queen Wilhelmina. A hyena escaped a circus, moviehouse doors were closed due to crowds, and publishers promise record output of fiction this year.
The discussion notes that the Labor Day holiday affected proceedings and that one candidate had not resided in the town long enough. It also states the issue of women voting in Sharpsburg had not yet been resolved.
Twenty years ago the Gem Oil Company co owned by John R. Stonebraker was sold to the Drew Levick Company for an undisclosed price. The Gem plants operated at Security and Vanclark serving four Maryland counties. Warry F. E. Bester, Fair Board President, set admission to the TR exhibition grounds while grandstand fees rose. Countywide preparations marked the Battle of Andelani anniversary as Garver's Furniture hired a French painter for Warne Side Bruce display. Sharpsburg faced election disputes over voter validity.
A new bus line will operate from Public Square to Day Road starting next Tuesday for a 90 day trial. Route includes Public Square East Washington Street Dual Highway Hebb Road Day Road and returns via Dual Highway East Franklin Street North Potomac Street. Weekday trips begin 7 24 a m and end around 7 40 p m with several midday runs. Saturday service limited.
A Valley View farm visit exposes horse dander allergies in a child, prompting notes on bronchial asthma signs such as wheezing and shortness of breath. The piece covers causes, skin testing, triggers like ragweed and dust, and treatments including desensitization and antihistamines, with future columns on thyroid and other questions.
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