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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1950
Page
9
London observers reported a blue sun and blue moon over the North Sea area with Scotland, northern England, and Denmark witnessing the phenomenon. Explanations ranged from forest-fire smoke to unusual cloud formations and high-altitude dust, while RAF notes a 5,590 foot dust layer.
East coast cities hoped to see sunshine but smoke from Canadian forest fires obscured the sky. The Weather Bureau cited Alberta and British Columbia fires as the cause though Alberta fires had abated. Forecaster Rampey expected clearing by Monday night, but winds stayed light and the smoke persisted even during the lunar eclipse.
The Young Democrats at the W O W meeting last night pledged full support for the Democratic ticket in the November 7 election. President George E. Snyder presided and introduced candidates. Major General Russell P. Hartle urged turnout. Art Deems reaffirmed unity and plans for a pre election banquet.
Franklin County reports its first polio death as Ruth Anne Christopel, six, dies at Chambersburg Hospital. Seven other polio cases in 16 days include 13 year old Saundra Weaver and 28 year old Robert Rosenberry, with private burial planned for Christopel.
Four Philadelphia patrolmen described a six foot diameter object that appeared in an open field. When touched the object dissolved leaving a sticky odorless residue and evaporated within thirty minutes. FBI agents found only a ground spot.
The Weather Bureau promises the dissipation of the smog over the East later today though this has been forecast for two days. Smoke from Canadian forest fires drifts southeast, producing a purple sun at sunset and a blue moon last night. Warmer today with cloudiness tonight and possible rain by tomorrow. tonight’s low 46 to 54. Yesterday’s high reached 68.
Moscow press highlights Jacob Malik UN responses to Maryland peace committee questions. Malik backs U.S.-Soviet top leaders meeting, pledges no first use of atomic bombs, supports disarmament, free exchange of information, and outlawing atomic weapons. Maryland delegates express satisfaction and plan to pose the same questions to U.S. leaders.
Miami officials say they will prosecute members of the Brassiere Brigade accused of smuggling coins from a telephone company counting room. 12 people questioned remain under case review as more charges are expected. over $100,000 is alleged to have been stolen over years.
The county wide meeting of Democrats at the W O W Hall is for men only as announced by President C William Hetzer plans for a vigorous campaign will be discussed. Women will be called together later and invited to participate.
The White House announced President Truman will appoint Walter S. Gifford as ambassador to London succeeding Lewis W. Douglas. Douglas resigns for health and personal reasons and will leave November 1 after finishing duties in London. Gifford, 65, former AT&T chairman, is a Republican with prior war production work in both world wars.
Final statewide returns show George P. Mahoney with 141 198 votes while Governor Lane has 173 789. Lane secures the nomination with 54 unit votes to Mahoney’s 48 under Maryland’s unit vote system. Returns cover Baltimore City and Baltimore County.
Pentagon officials fear waning public support for the defense program as Russia pushes peace propaganda and a premature end to the Korean War looms. They recall postwar swings toward disarmament and demobilization, noting cautious momentum to rebuild only skeletal forces after crises.
Superintendent William M. Brish announced that Paramount will solicit bids Monday for a four room school building described as the last word in modern design. Construction will start in about three weeks with outdoor class facilities and plans for Winter Street and Salem Avenue buildings moving quickly.
The Board of Election Supervisors and County Commissioners scheduled special registrations in five county centers on Wednesday October 4 from 4 to 9 p.m. Sites include Smithsburg Boonsboro Williamsport Clear Spring and Hancock. City residents may register at the county courthouse next Thursday and Friday evenings.
A telegram from the Army confirms Pte Phillip Shipley missing in action in Korea since September. He enlisted in February, went overseas in July with the 2nd Division, and his mother, Pauline Shipley of Williamsport, has been receiving letters until September 1. His siblings include Pfc Donald Shipley in Germany and Pvt Patsy Shipley at Fort Monmouth.
Mayor Herman T. Mills announced that the city charter grants Hagerstown power to regulate all subdivisions within one mile of the city. No plat or plan showing streets or public ways can be recorded until council approval is written and stamped. The rule applies to subdivisions established since March 22 1949 or proposed later to ensure city obligations are clear.
An institute of leadership training sponsored by the Maryland Teachers Association will be held at the Vindohona Hotel Braddock Heights from September 29 to October 1. One hundred twenty five teachers from across the state will attend to gain extra training in leading professional organizations at local state and national levels.
County Treasurer Hugh K. Troxell warns property taxpayers that interest at one half percent per month will be added starting October 1 for unpaid 1950 taxes. He notes about 12 percent of the levy remains unpaid and that the office has collected close to $2,000,000 so far this year.
Northern and Southern United Nations forces in Korea joined at Changji after a swift First Cavalry spearhead advance through Communist lines. A tank task force led the push to connect with the Seventh Infantry Division near Osan and Suwon as the united drive continued southward from Suwon.
City Attorney Francis Urner told the Mayor and Council that officers must prevent crimes rather than wait to arrest after violations. Councilman Luther Broom described a policeman watching an intoxicated man across the street and planning an arrest for drunken driving.
The larceny of three chickens from the ward of Mrs. Ruth Bennett at 128 West North Street was reported to city police yesterday. Hayward Morgan, manager of the Acme market on West Franklin Street, reported the theft of lunch meat from the store by a man yesterday. Morgan followed the suspect from the store but lost him in an alley.
Mrs Anna Reeser of 636 Washington Avenue was treated at Washington County Hospital for a scalp laceration from a fall and discharged after ER care.
Allied forces closed their noose around thousands of Red Chinese and North Korean troops in southeast Korea as a 215 mile front from Pusan to Inchon held. An armored First Cavalry unit sped 106 miles to bridge gaps while UN troops freed large areas, Reds fled in disorder with rear-guard actions delaying the retreat.
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