Maryland House OKs Camp Ritchie sale and local bills
The House of Delegates passed a Senate bill to authorize sale or transfer of Camp Ritchie for Cascade to the Federal government with proceeds aiding the state militia. The sale is tied to a planned global military communications center in the Ritchie area with an underground installation. Estimated price for Ritchie ranges from 2.5 to 5 million dollars. Also approved were bills on state forest and park management, a city charter measure restoring Frederick electric power sales, an added Frederick county deputy sheriff replacing a constable, Taneytown sewerage financing, an Orphans Courts travel allowance, and a muskrat trapping season shift from December to March.
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House of Delegates
Senate
Camp Ritchie
Cascade
Ritchie
Sen
Ramsburg
Department of Forests and Parks Management
House
Frederick
Frederick County
Raymond Haugh
Alt
Haugh
Taneytown
Carroll
Howard
Washington
Local Witnesses To Be Heard By Committee
Two Frederick county Republicans John A. Derr and Mrs. Lorene Bowlus are slated to testify before the Senate Elections subcommittee in Maryland's senator election investigation. Also summoned are Rep J Glenn Beall, Secretary of State John Reeves, and other prominent Republicans to discuss campaign activities and factors behind Senator Marshall Butler's November victory over Millard E. Tydings. Tydings will testify next Tuesday to address questions from his February 20 testimony.
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Frederick County
Senate
Maryland
John A. Derr
Lorene Bowlus
Women’s
Republican Club of
John Marshal Butler
Millard E. Tydings
Tydings
Subcommittee
Blue Martins Return Sign of Spring at Home
Mr. and Mrs. George Biggs of Madison Street report the first blue martins returning to their former nesting grounds on Wednesday. Five pairs have appeared with more expected, a clear sign of spring, and mockingbirds are also returning according to Mr. Biggs.
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George Biggs
Madison Street
Searles Named Undersecretary of the Interior Nominee
Washington April 2 President Truman nominated Richard D. Searles Arizona rancher to be Undersecretary of the Interior. New York April 24 Rails sagged in a mixed stock market amid a generally steady session.
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Searles
Washington
Richard D. Searles
Arizona
Truman
Interior
New York
No Sign Near Of Early Spring Warm-Up
Fickle April brings showers that slow traffic and forecasters warn of more rain tonight before colder temperatures. Temperature readings show 45 at 9 30 a m with a forecast high near 32 and a frost threat by Wednesday morning.
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Trafic
Mercury
Famed cyclist J F Pampel dies at 67 in Jackson
James F Pampel 67 a Jackson Michigan tailor and former Frederick Maryland bicycle rider died Sunday morning. He was born in 1863 in Frederick and raced across Maryland Pennsylvania and nearby states earning prizes. Survived by wife Nina a daughter Gart Long and son Frank of Elgin plus a brother and two sisters. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at Montgomery chapel with interment in Roseland cemetery.
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James F. Pampel
Jackson, Mich
Frederick
Michigan City
Pampel
P. F. Fampel
West South Street
Charles Hitselberger
Liberty
St. John’s School
Ramsburg
Old Braddock
Braddock Heights
Athletic Park
Baltimore
York
Nina Pampel
Gart Long
Frank
Elgin
Eagle and Moose
Jackson
Montgomery Chapel
Roseland
Saturday's Ride Lands Two In Jail
Saturday morning in Frederick two youths were jailed to serve 40 days each after being found guilty by Magistrate Edward J. Smith in Peoples Court of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and larceny of automobile logs. Gene Allen Stull and James Donald Toms were arrested by State Trooper Clyde B. Tucker while driving a car owned by Chester Lee Wastier. Tags stolen from Harry Baugher’s car were cited, with additional charges tied to a pistol theft. Other local traffic penalties and fines were noted, including a separate case against James Viar for operating without a permit.
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Frederick
Frederick County
Edward J. Smith
Peoples Court
Gene Allen Stull
Route 2
James Donald Toms
West South Street
Clyde B. Tucker
Chester Lee Wastier
West Patrick Street
Boonsboro
Stull
Smith
Wastler
South Street
State Foller
Harry Baugher
Route 5
Baugher
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Mehrl V. Stull
James Viar
Hagerstown
Viar
Richard Stallings
Joseph Robert
Glendale
W. Va
William Kernsel
Cleveland
Gordon Peterson
Flint
Mich
Jack Bailey
Cockeysville
Raymond Crouse
Lawrence E. Lee
Lawrence Pardoe, Jr
Island Creek
H. L. Basore
R. PF. McGuire
Arrests Booked in Norfolk At Daybreak
James E. Louchery of Norfolk was arrested by Officer Twentey on a charge of permitting an unauthorized person to drive an automobile and posted $6.45 collateral. Louis Wiggari of Norfolk was charged with operating without a license and posted $6.45.
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James E. Louchery
Norfolk
Twentey
Louis Wiggari
Senate votes down age ban on troops for Europe
The Senate defeated a Case amendment barring foot soldiers under 20 from Europe bound formations. In a 62 to 27 vote it rejected a proposal tied to resolutions endorsing Eisenhower's plan to dispatch about 10,000 more troops. The session opened early as leaders urged a decision on troops for Europe.
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Washington
Senate
U. S
Dwight D. Eisenhower
North Atlantic
Europe
Case
R-Sd
Eisenhower
House
Clean-Up Week Aims To Cut Eve Hazards Citywide
A seven day spring cleaning drive sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce runs this week to curb fire risks. Fire companies urge homeowners to clear attics cellars and backyards of flammable debris. Melvin Schwearing heads a committee with posters, a radio appeal planned, and emphasis on safety to preserve favorable fire insurance rates. Washington headlines cover President Auriol urging united Western defenses to deter aggression and avoid a ravaged Europe after his six day visit and remarks on coordinated strategy.
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Melvin Schwearing
Schwearing
Frederick
Schwesling
Senate House
Europe
Auriol
Truman
New York
America
Baltimore Marine dies in Washington Boulevard crash
A young marine, Pc. Frances J. Ford, 25, of Baltimore, killed in a Washington Baltimore Boulevard crash. Ford had been recuperating at Bethesda Naval Hospital from wounds suffered in Korea.
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Muirkirk
Washington-Baltimore Boulevard
Navy Hospital
Bethesda
Korea
Frances J. Ford
Baltimore
Revision of CIA Aims to Avert Pearl Harbor Repeat
Washington report outlines CIA reforms after Pearl Harbor and Korea. It notes creation of an Office of Estimates led by Dr. William Langer to collate and evaluate intelligence from Army, Navy, Air Force, State, FBI, and other agencies. The piece explains the Intelligence Advisory Committee and limits on public details about CIA size, budget, and methods.
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William Langer
Starvard
Columbia University
Office of Strategic Services
Langer
Army
Navy
Air Force
State Department
FBI
Atomic Energy Commission
CIA
Staf
Department of Defense
General Smith
W. Park Armstrong, Jr
Intelligence Research
Alexander R. Bolling
Felix Johnson
Office of Naval Intelligence
Charles P. Cabell
National Security Council
Achegon
Defense
Marshall
W. Stuart Symington
National Security Resources Board
Central Intelligence Agency
Snyder Seeks Prompt Action on New Tax Bill
Washington April 1 Secretary of the Treasury Snyder urged quick action on the Administration's first round tax increase totaling about 40.1 billion as a second round could be delayed until next year amid improved budget estimates. He told the House Ways and Means committee the current surplus and revenue projections justify enacting the proposed rate increases now to fund defense and future needs.
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Washington
Treasury
Snyder
House
Ways and Means Committee
Truman
T Hose
Synder
Truman Seeks 51 3 Million for Atomic Energy
Washington April 24 President Truman asked Congress for an additional 51 3 million to the Atomic Energy Commission for urgent production and research facilities. The White House release noted the supplemental appropriation covers the current fiscal year ending June 30 with no further details.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Atomic Energy Commission
White House
Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties In County
Deeds were recorded in the clerk's office for several property sales. Philip Harvey sold to Bernard E Abrechts on Lee Place for about 12000 dollars. Millard F Tams sold 84 acres on the Myersville Harmony road and mountain land above Highfield for about 9500 dollars. Henry D Fitz sold two acres and improvements in Hauvers district to Lawrence W Stottlemyer for around 3500 dollars.
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Philip Harvey
Bernard E. Abrecht
Lee Place
Millard F. Tams
Mautie J. Schroyer
Myersville- Harmony Road
Highfield
Henry D. Fitz
Lawrence W. Stottlemyer
Hauvers
Samy Old Staff Charge in Korea Involve Chiang Kai-Shek Personnel
Moscow report says Praydal charged that General Mace Arthur uses personnel from Chiang Kai-Shek's remaining government and air force in Korea. The claim highlights tensions over composition of forces and supervision in the Korean theater.
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SAMY
Moscow
Praydal
MaceArthur
Chiang Kai-Shek
Korea
Mother of Middies Found Dead in Room at Annapolis Hotel
Washington reports the mother of two Annapolis Naval Academy midshipmen was found dead in her room at the Annapolis Hotel. Mrs. Els B. Grover, 44, was discovered by a special policeman after failed efforts to arouse her. Police found four pill types. coroner to perform autopsy. Relative says she was separated from her husband Captain Paul M. Graver of Seattle, a Naval Reserve training officer.
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Washington
Lexington
Annapolis Navel Academy
Mien
Annapolis
Els B. Grover
A. Magruder MacDonald
Graver
Paul M Graver
Seattle
Wash
Flood Waters Recede Across South U S Flood Areas
Flood waters in the deep south and nearby states receded as rivers Tombigbee Warrior and Coosa dropped from peak levels. About 1200 people were evacuated, with widespread crop and property damage reported across Alabama Mississippi and Georgia while Des Moines Iowa faced rising rivers and a fatal drownings.
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Deep South
Iown
New Jersey
Alabama
Warrior
Coosa
Mississippi
Georgia
Selma
Kentucky
Gulf States
Des Moines
Raccoon
Iowa
Mary Louise Cardi
Towa
Passaic
Dues Boost Proposal Hits UAW Convention
At the CIO UAW convention in Cleveland on April 2 Walter Reuther pushed raising dues from 4.50 to 2.50 a month amid expected fierce debate. Backers and opponents predicted fireworks as the vote would shape finances and upcoming officer elections. Philadelphia Murray was to speak before the move.
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Cleveland
CIO
United Auto Workers
Walter Reuther
UAW
Philly Murray
Reuther
Smith says no imminent upheaval in Soviet Russia
Gen Walter Bedell Smith, ex ambassador to Moscow and CIA head, says there is nothing to indicate imminent political upheaval in Soviet Russia and that the present system will endure Stalin’s death. He believes Russians will demand living as free people, but not in his lifetime.
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Washington
Walter Bedell Smith
Soviet
Russia
Stalin
Smith
Moscow
Central Intelligence Agency
Bread and guns for Europe launched by ECA program
The ECA marked three years of Marshall Plan work and started a new program described by William C. Foster as supplying Europe with both bread and suns. French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman, on a state visit with President Vincent Auriol, spoke at an anniversary event hosted by ECA staff.
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Washington
ECA
William C. Foster
Europe
Robert Schuman
Economic Co-operation Administration
Vincent Auriol
Search Resumed for Globe Master Transport Disappeared March 23
London April 2 American planes based in England resumed their search for the Globe master transport missing since March 23. The U S Third Air Division announced the search would continue indefinitely.
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London
England
U. S
Third Air Division
Wildcat Strike Ends in Richmond as Hound Lines Normalize
Operations of the Richmond Greyhound lines returned to normal in Richmond Virginia after a brief wildcat strike. The move drew criticism from both union and company officials, ending disruption to service today.
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Wildcat
Richmond
Richmond Greyhound Lines
U N forces stab across parallel 38 in Korea action
Allied tank infantry crossed the 38th parallel near Songdong and north of the pre war boundary. Reports say units faced stiff Communist resistance and then withdrew. A U S Eighth Army communique noted enemy fire and dispersal while observers highlighted a Chinese driven defense buildup north of 38.
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Tokyo
38Th Parallel
Red Korea
North
South Korea
John Randolph
Randolph
Renches
West Central
Jim Pringle
Songdong
U.S
Eighth Army
Sinchon
Hangan
Changgo
U. S
Secret Meeting On Ships Deal
Investigation minded Senators pressed the ship surplus inquiry with three committees preparing hearings. Former Rep Joseph E Casey and partners in the deal met in New York as Casey claimed a 2.8 million profit on a 100 thousand investment. Frederick Brick Works stockholders re elected J Walker Carty J W L Carty Robert Baumgardner Elias Ramsburg Charles Mc Mathias as directors. J W Carty and Ramsburg kept and H Baumgardner as secretary.
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Union Mfg
Union Manufacturing Company
R. Paul Smith
W. Clinton McSherry
William D. Zimmerman
G. William Stultz
Jesse B. Anders
Charles McC. Mathias
Mr. Smith
McSherry
Mr. Mathias
W. Douglas Zimmerman
Thomas L. Zimmerman
Emory Carmack
Washington
REC
Joseph E. Casey
Massachusetts
Nlove
New York
Iis
Casey
RFC
Edwin C. Johnson
Dcolo
Senate Commerce Committee
Johnson
Senate Finance Committee
McClellan
D-Ark
Expenditures Committee
Brick Works
The
Frederick Brick
J. Walker Carty
J. W.L. Carty
Robert Baumgardner
Elias B. Ramsburg
J. W. Carty
Ramsburg
Baumgardner
Mathias
Lewis J. Mariz
Thames 8 Sleffey Vaurmont named administrator in Lantz estate
In Orphans Court Thames 8 Sleffey Vaurmont qualified today as administrator of the estate of Mrs. Lelia Virginia Lantz. The report notes one son residing at Lantz Realty and an estate around $4,000.
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Thames 8
Sleffey
Vaurmont
Lelia Virginia Lantz
Lantz Realty
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