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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1950
Page
9
The Government Printing Office released a Federal Security Agency bulletin on education for adult development. It argues schools must provide learning opportunities for aging citizens and adapt curricula to prepare for longer, more meaningful later life, urging community involvement and flexible work and retirement plans.
Retail store employees mobilized for a free X ray campaign that drew 3,639 people so far. Today the drive continues from 1:90 to 7:30 p.m in Paw Ne Square and from 2 to 6.9m on Pennsylvania and Bellview Avenues, offering free screenings to the public.
Washington column argues the Voice of America and allied programs counter Soviet propaganda. Assistant Secretary Edward Barratt cites jamming countermeasures and new high powered transmitters. Congress approves funds for 290000 radios to spread American news to allied regions.
Among thousands of white clad refugees streaming from Korea are over 20,000 religious migrants seeking worship freedom. Led by Dr Henry N Park, an American educated Korean Baptist minister, the group includes more than 200 ministers and congregations. They travel south ahead of the Red invasion, praying daily for a UN victory and a chance to return home. The escape continues as they seek safety under UN protection with many forsaking communist rule to preserve faith.
The piece blames neglect of emotional needs in children and argues parents, schools, and society shape moral values. Dr Langley Porter contends crowding matters less than media exposure and home dynamics, with religion, laws, and skepticism fueling youth aggression. A path to remedy emphasizes emotional maturity and secure, caring homes.
The Western Maryland suffers water station troubles between the Junction and Thomas as gravity lines fail during the dry season and pumps supply locomotives. A Thurmont-area freight wreck damages crates of oven and ice, but no injuries are reported. Great Hagerstown Fair directors plan a banquet in the Main Exhibition Hall next Saturday at noon.
In a late season clash in Hagerstown the Hubs defeated the Chambersburg Yanks 9 to 7, sealing a strong finish as Chambersburg held first place in the split season. Walter Stoddard set a 10 mile motorcycle record at the New York State Fair with 7 23.08. An unnamed circus sought winter quarters and appealed to the Chamber of Commerce for a suitable site. Local business leaders hoped to keep investment in town and provide jobs. Russell Hammersin from Fairplay displayed a 20 pound turtle at Parker Tire Company attracting much attention.
A heartfelt reminiscence recalls a grandmother’s warmth and the speaker’s late realization of her being Grandpa's second wife. The poem laments absence, aging, and the lingering memories of happy visits to grandma’s house.
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