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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1950
Page
5
The Daily Mail of Hagerstown lists subscription costs and mailing options. Rates include weekly, monthly, and yearly plans both in-city and by mail, with foreign mail priced differently. The note also states AP news use rights for local and dispatched reports.
The country moves into new economic controls for credit and essentials with smoother implementation than in earlier wars. It notes lessons from 1914 1942 and Pearl Harbor era, and stresses centralized authority and a quicker response to inflation and price pressures.
A reflective verse urging readers to choose growth over easy gains and to learn from earlier mistakes. It cautions against fear of self and the comfort of short term rewards, emphasizing the need to pursue a better future.
Washington column notes the Troop Information and Education program expanding to boost morale and support for Korea. It highlights the Talk program from the Office of Defense, radio and Stars and Stripes materials, pre combat orientation, and attempts to answer frontline questions about UN troops, atomic weapons, and operations at the 8th parallel.
Jottings recall a passenger train No 8 leaving Magerstown at 7 a m colliding with an extra westbound freight near Thurmont about 7 20 injuring one man and derailing seven freight cars and engine 15 of the passenger train. Track blocked for hours while Western Maryland plans a mountain routing for freight traffic from Williamsport toward Westminster. Local resident notes city may draw Potomac River water with a new pipe line, reservoir, and filtration plant to ensure supply.
Twenty years ago Mrs. Betts of East Avenue found an injured starling chased by a cat and took it in to nurse it back to health, an act remembered as the most remarkable hire ever heard of in the area.
The article reports Egypt weighing a rule change to allow telephone operators to marry without losing their jobs. Authorities discuss relaxing restrictions already imposed on government workers, with supporters among the operators noting similar allowances exist for other employees. The government runs the telephone service.
The recovered bird proved a talker taught by Mrs Bretta singing two verses of a Maryland ballad. A Washington DC dealer offered $200 for the stapling. Farmers report groundhogs damaging corn and shielding crops by watching dens. Palace Hotel opens October 1 for single women, led by Mrs Bretta and Mrs Keller. County horseshoe crown goes to Clear Spring over Vernon Miter and others at Alsatia Courts.
Boyle recalls Maj. Gen. Mobart R. Gay commander of the 1st Cavalry in Korea and prior chief of staff to Gen. Patton. The piece highlights Gay’s leadership under fire in Taegu and Tabu, his direct presence at danger spots, and his humane, approachable manner contrasting with stereotypes of generals.
An encyclopedia note states astrologers and photographers in cabarets usually give 24 percent of their proceeds to management while doormen and hat check girls pass all tips to the house.
The article extols regular activity for all ages while stressing moderation and nutrition. It notes children’ s high energy and adults’ need for varied sports, plus medical care and routine checkups. It covers safe limits, backyards play, walking, and the value of play for mental health.
A light hearted column mocks a movie comedian in Hollywood and jokes about pedestrians in green lights. It notes a New Mexico man celebrating his 01st birthday and quips about Korea where fighting is described in a tongue in cheek way with references to Italy and Russia.
Keratin makes up the scales of reptiles the hair on the human head the nails on fingers and toes the horns on cows and the feathers on birds in biological composition.
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