U.S. Pays 27000 in Camp Detrick Land Case
A U S District Court jury in Baltimore awarded 27000 to Mrs Marie Schaeffer King and husband James D King for the former Robert Bright mansion and four and a half acres west of Camp Detrick. The property, bought in 1945 for 22000, includes a 12 room brick mansion, pool, tenant house, and outbuildings, and will be incorporated into the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Baltmore
Robert Bright
Camp Detrick
Marie Schaeffer King
James D. King
Germantown
Merchants National Bank of
Richmond
Bright
R. M. Rau
Baltimore
Kings
Austin K. Thomas
Frederick
Detrick
Thomas
Circuit Court
L. Vernon Miller
Marbury
Miller and Evans
King
Warrants Issued for Two Escapees from National Training School
Two delinquent minors identified as Herman Branch and Lowell J. La Duke were arrested in Washington and held here. They allegedly entered Pearl Bargain House and stole about 65 dollars in merchandise, which was recovered. They attempted three cars but were stopped before theft. Police suspect a Washington DC car found near Haughs Brecksmith Shop was stolen by the youths. Further age verification with Washington authorities is pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Training School
Washington
Edwin F. Nikirk
Herman Branch
Lowell J. LaDuke
Pearl Bargain House
Washington, D. C
Haughs Brecksmith
Rete 49
Here
Carbarn Casanova Released From Prison After Leniency
San Francisco on April 12 Francis Van Wie known as the ding dong daddy of the Dear One is released. The 59 year old Casanova admitted his bigamy trial and had two marriages and a divorce test resterdar. He served a sentence under good behavior and a judge’s leniency plea was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Francis van Wie
Carbbarn Casanova
Bevin
van Wie
Luciano in custody in Genoa after deportation to Italy
Genoa police boarded the Turkish steamer Babir and took Charles Luciano into custody for re deportation to Italy from Cuba. Ten officers ashore detained him in Genoa harbor to avoid publicity. Gerald Wenizel of PolishtownPa, 37, faces a 10 to 20 year term after being convicted in the scarf strangling of Miriam Green, a 30 year old divorcee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luciano
Genoa
Italy
Genese
Charles F Luckr
New York
Cuba
Cali Flippe
Tlorristown
Gerald C Wenizel
Polistoun
Miriam Green
Moscow Defends Democracy Clash Over Definition
In Moscow on April 12 Deputy Foreign Minister A. Y. Vishinsky deflected a U S question on democracy saying it would take time to answer. He asserted that democracy requires struggle against fascism and opposing fascist encouragement. Secretary of State Marshal pressed for a definition, but did not receive one as the exchange ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
A. Y. Vishinsky
U. S
Vishinsky
Usven
Maryland Music Clubs Convene Two Day Meet Highlights Banquet
The Maryland Federation of Music Clubs held a two day convention at the Francis Scott Key Hotel ending with a luncheon. Jack E. Platt discussed music education and the group featured a Hood College concert with Miss Anna Marie Budde and the Hood College choir. New officers were elected for two year terms including Edward Oswald Jr as vice president and Mrs. James W. Kirk as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Federation of 3 Music Clubs
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Jack E. Platt
Allegany County
Paul B. Seckheim
Fine Arts
Hood College
Europe
England
Denmark
Pratt
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Mise Thomas
Maryland
Federation
Josephine di’ Stefano
Edith Herman
Baltimore
Gelical and Reformed Church
Ileelock
Edward Oswald, Jr
Cumberlane
James W. Kirk
Cumberland
Mirs
Lloyd L.more
Frank Stuart Rowe
Roland Whitehurst
Philadelphia
Calvary Methodist Church Chapel Choir
Lillian S. Braungart
Davs
Whitehurst
Phone Strike Ends First Week in Frederick
Frederick completes a week of emergency telephone service with nine supervisors handling calls on a 12 hour shift. Pickets continue outside offices as some stores report steady trade while others face delivery losses, especially groceries. Surge in urgent calls during slack periods noted. doctors report sharp drop in nonurgent calls. Deeds recorded as Carroll Forrest sells Wirrens Addition property for about 4000. other transfers listed. Stocks edge lower in New York. House Labor committee passes a bill to curb strikes and unions.
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Frederick
Principse
Sto
Middletown
Thurmont
Mt. Airy
Excumitsburg
Hitler Lived In Mortal Fear Of B-29s, His Records Reveal
Frankfurt April 12. Adolf Hitler feared the American B-29 Superfortress more than Allied advances. Declassified notes show Hitler warned Goering that mass B-29 production could win the war, while dismissing V-1 and V-2 weapons as insufficient. He also discussed reinforcing bombs on Antwerp and reacted to a Rex Theatre V-2 strike with disbelief.
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Hitler
Frankfurt
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Theimer
Eady
Mach Au
Europe
Luftwaffe
Goering
America
Ame
Japan
OTM
Joseph Goebbels
F Ter
Alles
Antwerp
Fuehrer
Alfred Jodi
Rex
EvenTo Confer: Jones Side Of K P Degrees
Several hundred Pythian Lodges members from Carroll Montgomery Washington and Frederick counties gather at Pythian Castle auditorium Monday evening for Reno S Harp Memorial Class to confer page rank on a large class of candidates. The spring program marks April 14 as Knights of Pythias week of Maryland with continued rites and ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian
Carrol
Montgomery
Washington
Frederick
Pythian Castle
Eign O
Bonstall City Lodge
Reno S. Harp
Melvin M. Ewen
Asinneapolis
Oir Eye Preme
George W.ie i. Rathbone
Camden Ramsburg Dies At Home In Frederick
Camden J Ramsburg aged 67 died after illness at his home. He was a devout Catholic member of St Johns church and Knights of Columbus. Survived by wife Martha and son Camden J Ramsburg Jr, a Marys College student. Funeral Tuesday from 106 Church Street with mass at St Johns at nine, burial Mt Olive cemetery. Flowers omitted.
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Camden
J. Ramsburg
Wiew Avenue
Ino Ks
Ramsburg
Robert MC
Dora Camden Ramsburg
Frederick
St. John’s Catholic Church
Holy Name Society
St. John’s Council Knights of Columbus
Frederick Lodge
Aiis
Martha Ely Ramsburg
Government May Enter Phone Strike Ties Up National Talks
Government officials weigh emergency seizure options as NFTW and Bell system face contract disputes. In upstate New York a wage hike strike ends with arbitration talks, while Maryland negotiations stay on call as Rye seeks local arbitration patterns to unify five striking unions.
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Eche Teyas
Joseph A. Beirne
National Federation of Telephone Workers
Beirne
Mammoth Bell Telephone System
Truman
Federal Communications
Schwellenbach
NFTW
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
New York
New York Telephone Company
New York City
Baltimore
Chesapeake and Potomac ‘Telephone Company
Maryland
U. S. Concuiation
Lucien F. Rye
Rye
Maryland Federation of Plant Workers
MFPW
Telephone
Westtern Electric Company
Labor Bills in Congress Aim at Unions
Washington notes that Congress is near votes to curb labor unions with a tough House bill and a less severe Senate version. A two thirds override would be needed if President Truman vetoes. Outcome hinges on future debates, possible piecemeal approvals, and whether strikes drive action.
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James Marlow Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Truman
House Labor Committee
Asnington
Post Office Department
England
Scotland
Ireland
U.S
White House
Harry Truman
Capital News Notebook survey of 1948 political shifts and relief aid
The notebook notes Republican prospects in 1948, Senate party balance, and regional seat shifts. It cites loss risks for Democrats, mentions northern and southern seats, and discusses proposed constitutional amendments. Also covered are Army Navy merger opposition, universal training debates, and Greek Turkish relief plans and student programs in the U.S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gtoa
NEA
Ans
Ublicans
Cans
Green
Rhave Island
Jonnon
Colorado
Murray
Montana
Whch
Tara
War Departments
Cro
Congress
U. S
U.S
Robert College
American College For Women
Istanbul
Nams
Greece
Syria
Carre
Middle East
Algonquin Hotel Fire Damages Cumberland Corridor Rooms
Fire crews battled a blaze at the Algonquin Hotel in Cumberland after an hour. Investigators identify O J Burroughs of Birmingham and two rooms were damaged with smoke and heat causing plaster to fall in the corridor. Evacuation of other guests occurred with hotel manager Patrick Stakem citing limited damage outside the affected area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Algonqui
J Beltimore
Baltmore
James E. van
Chee Department
O. J. Burroughs
Birmingham
Ala
Wask
Onmore
Berroa
Van
Burroughs
Patrick Stakem
No Pay No Treaty Soviets Spark Reparations Clash
Moscow officials say there will be no settlement on reparations without payment from Germany. Vishinsky cites lack of agreement among four powers over Germany’s future and hints Marshall’s ideas on capital-plant earmarking may influence talks. He stresses reparations as the core Soviet issue amid deadlock on the German treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Marshall
Vishinsky
Soviet Union
Wallace Again Stirs Discord in Roosevelt Era Press Debate
Wallace denounces U S imperialism and criticizes President Truman s aid to Turkey and Greece at a Midlands rally. He warns the American Empire could stretch from China to the Near East if unchecked, arguing freedom should not cost Americans. Also reports a real estate auction and a brief circuit court session with a guilty verdict for operating without rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Eng
Henry Wallace
U.S
Truman
Turkey
Greece
Midlands
Wallace
America
China
Near East
Pole
Russia
Iorahiaria
Abdorationis Genjo
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Carroll _ Forrest
East L. Good
Wenners
Bruns
Meid William E. Crmmitt
Arthur M. Lawson
We Road
Reich
John D. Shorrow
Louise Hinkins
Setubert
Lord Randall
Oy Edwards
Macree
Duisne Peterson
Bal
Timore
Music and Hospitals Committee
Maryland School For the Deaf
Ignatius Bjorbece
Margaret S. Kent
Monday Musicales
Jones
K.P
RFC
Senate Banking Committee
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Tobey
R-Nh
Jesse Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Houston
John D. Goodice
Goodloe
Charles B. Henderson
Cassis Clay
Clay
Beme
B. & Cvs
Melvin ML
Ewen
New York State
Capital News Notebook
Peter Edson
Washington Correspondent
Algonquin Hotel
Laura Barbara Graham
Townsvile
Edger Graham
Edward J. Smith
Paul H. Pickett
Mt Airy
Route 5
Pickett
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