27 Sep 1950
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1950
Page
1
Reporters recount high level Pentagon concern over a full mobilization in response to the Korean War. One seasoned military figure urged a decisive mobilization last month, warning that delaying action could invite unknown consequences.
A broad defense program aims to correct deficiencies and boost global readiness. President Truman requested about 10.5 billion dollars for the military, with roughly 3 billion tied to Korea and the rest for long range rearmament. Officials expect total current-year military spending near 25 billion, backing allied strength and worldwide forces. A marriage license was issued in Frederick for Joseph Millard Cox and Eleanor Gall Helston of Hagerstown.
Baltimore political leaders discuss a Curran proposal to award convention votes by county and district results from the last gubernatorial election. If adopted, city influence could rise from 27 to over 46 percent. The Democratic convention is set for Monday but recounts may delay proceedings. The GOP watches, hopeful McKeldin wins later.
Western Maryland Railway reports net income of 2.201205 million for the first eight months of 1950, equaling 18.01 a share on the 7 percent cumulative preferred stock in arrears. Revenues for the period totaled 4. Note: illegible OCR portions limit full figures.
The CIO United Steelworkers accepted a 10 percent wage raise offered by the Aluminum Company of America in Pittsburgh. Union VP James Thimmel said the union will seek more and asked to move up the November 1 date to reopen wage provisions of the current pact.
U N forces report tense night action as the First Cavalry drive north from Taegu engages Communist forces near Inchan. A mistaken alert nearly sparked friendly fire when infantry misidentified American tanks, then Baker and Procissi reconciled before dawn as the unit pressed the offensive toward Taesu and the Inchan corridor.
Nishat Lewis daughter of Delhi parents and a Baptist Mission family travels with missionary Miss Hammond. She aims to finish college in the United States, first studying fashion design at Traphagen and then transferring to New York University to major.
Nishat notes August 20 arrival of her mother from India for a vacation before returning October 4. The trip to Hagerstown proves refreshing and rewarding, contrasting New York’s bustle with Maryland’s familiar climate and quiet streets as the mother voices concern over America’s urban life while Nishat remains fond of Maryland.
In this reminiscence Nishat recalls her two years in the United States while cherishing Indian customs such as wearing the sari and bindi. She notes a possible future as a martiate and expresses a desire to return to India, while appreciating experiences with American friends and the Garden of the Gods. She credits Miss Hammond for inspiration at a Delhi meeting.
Washington reports a Navy plan to call more than 15,000 officers for service at sea air and ashore as the Marine Corps completes mobilization of 125 reserve ground units. A congressional committee begins a broad probe of Army manpower needs and how to meet them.
The Mayor and Council reviewed a proposed city ordinance to authorize police to tow illegally parked vehicles. City Attorney Francis Urner noted no current ordinance permits towing and that police have long towed from Mega parking areas. Councilman Luther Broom urged against action at the meeting.
The council urged time to study the plan before voting. The proposed ordinance would add towing changes to the illegal parking fine and place a lien on the car. Water content noted at 92 percent.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.