Roney Weighs Frederick Mayoral Takeover amid Talks
Frederick political maneuvering continues as Alderman Clyde M. Roney considers accepting the mayoralty if offered. Democratic aldermen discussed several names but no decision was reached, with questions about party balance and vacancy rules depending on whether action occurs before or after June 1.
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Clyde M. Roney
Elmer F. Munshower
McKeldin
Roney
Munshower
GOP
Emmett R. Bowlus
Mr. Bowlus
Mr. Roney
Bowlus
Board of Aldermen
Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties In Maryland Districts
Deeds filed in the clerk’s office cover tracts totaling about 711 acres in Petersville district from Clarence and Mary Dillon to Rockson Enterprises for about 104000 dollars. Additional transfers include Renns selling 138 acres near Adamstown for about 22000 dollars and multiple residential and farm properties across Adamstown Burkittsville Thurmont Emmitsburg and Tuscarora districts with prices ranging from about 7500 to 16500 dollars.
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Petersville
Clarence Dillon
Rockson Enterprises
William H. Renn
W. Homer Renn
Adamstown
Harry 5
Charles C. Ahalt
Burkittsville
Melvin O. Oden
Franklin J. Krantz
Lee Place
Foward A. Wallace
Bernard P. Lorenzen
Tuscaroora District
Byron E. Free
Edward G. Hobbs, Jr
East Main Street
Thurmont
Ora M. Wagaman
John Louis Warthen
West Main Street
Emmitsburg
Heavy Fire Damages Harpers Ferry R R Bridge
A major blaze last night damaged the Baltimore and Ohio bridge over the Potomac at Harpers Ferry, buckling girders and creosoted ties on about eight of fourteen spans. Firemen from five companies fought the flames until around 2 a.m., rerouting traffic via Cherry Run and Weverton, with crews racing to reconnect the single old-bridge track. Authorities expect extensive repairs and a full damage assessment after an investigation.
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Potomac River
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Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company
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Weverton
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Maryland
Bodice
H. G. Strouse, Jr
Martinsburg
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Charles Town
Brunswick
C. and O. Canal
Hagerstown
Washington
W. S. Rice
Brunswick Volunteers
Clyde B. Tucker
West Virginia
Frank Keefer
Maryland Heights
Supreme Court upholds Maryland loyalty oath for candidates
The U S Supreme Court unanimously allows Maryland to require candidates for state and city offices to swear they are not seeking to overthrow government by force. The loyalty oath, part of Maryland’s Other Loyalty law, was challenged by Thelma Gerende of Baltimore, who sought a Baltimore City Council seat on the Progressive ticket but refused the oath. The unsigned opinion was issued swiftly ahead of the May 8 general election.
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Supreme Court
Maryland
Thelma Gerende
Baltimore
Progressive Party
jSneedy
Fire On Jinx Bridge Recalled From March Disaster
Twenty years earlier a March fire on the Jinx Bridge caused damage estimated at a quarter of a million dollars. An overheated river and a barrel of creosote started the blaze, scorching nearly the entire bridge and warping iron girders. Thirteen Charles Town firefighters were injured, two seriously, as they responded to the incident.
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Charles Town
Halltown
Short Course Club Elects Mrs Lucian Falconer President
The New Market Homemakers' Club elected Mrs Lucian Falconer president of the county Short Course Club at its annual meeting in the 115 East Church street conference room. Also chosen were vice president Mrs Chester Young secretary Mrs Huber Biser treasurer Mrs Bennett Lightbown and delegates Mrs Guy Stull and Mrs Ronald Kling with Mr Kling as alternate. Plans for a Visitors Day fair and registration for the week at University of Maryland were discussed while entertainment by Charles Webber and Mrs Warren Grushon amused attendees.
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Lucian Falconer
New Market Homemakers’ Club
University of Maryland
Chester Young
Ballenger
Huber Biser
Pleasant Grove
Bennett Lightbown
Urbana
Guy Stull
Lewistown
Ronald Kling
Jug Bridge
East Church Street
Paul Buhrman
Charles Webber
Walkersville
Warren Grushon
Thurmont
Cooler Weather After Heavy Showers Expected This Week
Heavy showers drenched the city this morning and the Weather Bureau forecast rain ending tonight. Cooler air follows with Friday and Saturday turning cooler. The heaviest precipitation of the month is being re recorded as streams may rise. Overnight low was 45 and the low tomorrow around 40. Tomorrow begins the first of two Fridays the Thirteenth this year with another in July.
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Weather Bureau
Battalion of Bandits Invade Indo China In Chinese Uniforms
Paris reports a French official calling the group a battalion of bandits with no political significance after their invasion of northwest Indo China in Chinese Communist uniforms. The remark notes the lack of clear political motive for the raid and frames the force as criminal rather than ideological.
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Indo-China
Mighty Mo Due Home After Six Months Far East War
The Mighty Mo, America's largest active battleship, is due home today in Long Beach after six months of combat operations in the Far East.
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Long Beach
America
Far East
MacArthur Plans Early Return To Homeland After Dismissal
General MacArthur seeks a quick return to the United States possibly to address Congress. Maj. Gen. Whitney said MacArthur complied with all directives and Whitney himself requested retirement. Ridgway arrived in Tokyo and then left for Korea as Milburn takes interim Eighth Army command. Casualties in Korea rise to 59,396 with 846 new deaths reported.
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MacArthur
Truman
Whitney Hime
Japan
Whitney
Army
Dai Tehr
U S Jets Score Major Victory in Big Air Battle
Tokyo April 22 U S airmen claim the biggest jet air battle in history with MiG-15 destructions and several damaged while escorting bombing runs along the Yalu. Ground actions show UN troops advancing against Chinese forces north of the Han and along the Imjin front as Lt Gen Milburn commands the Eighth Army pending Gen Van Fleet’s arrival.
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Imjin
Jants W. Milburn
Milburn
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James A. van Fleet
Washington
van Fleet
Gan
Matthew B. Ridgway
MacArshue
Land Gift Extends Central Avenue Beside Brunswick School
At Brunswick council, the Social Club deeded about 1298 feet of land enabling a short extension of Central Avenue beside the new elementary school. The Lions Club launches May cleanup drive. street workers plan gutter and sewer repairs and curb work on East E street.
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Social Club of Brunswick
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New Brunswick
Lions Club
Garkage
Park Avenue
East E Street
West C Street
Street Committee
Virginia
Yourtee Springs
Case No Longer An Issue Is Dismissed
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals today dismissed the government's appeal from a contempt finding against John L. Lewis United Mine Workers in the 1950 contract strike. In a 2 1 decision the court held the case moot after a yearlong dispute ended by a contract between Lewis and soft coal operators. The Justice Department appealed.
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Washington
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
MacArthur May Return Next Week
Washington reports House Republican Leader Martin said General Douglas MacArthur may fly back to the United States next week to address Congress. He noted plans had called for a ship return, but the general may appear sooner. Martin spoke after an early session of the House Republican Policy Committee and said the invitation to address a joint meeting would likely win approval.
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Ridgway Says He Had No Warning Of Command Change
U S Eighth Army Headquarters in Korea reports Lt Gen Matthew B Ridgway returning from Tokyo and stating he had no forewarning of succeeding Gen MacArthur. He and Secretary Pace learned of the appointment together while at a command post, answering a reporter that there was none.
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U.S
McCarthy cites "bourbon and benedictine" in treason claim
The Milwaukee Journal quotes Senator McCarthy saying treason in the White House was achieved by "bourbon and benedictine" and by men who know how to keep the President cheerful. He linked MacArthur’s dismissal to a Communist victory aided by alcohol and listed a Wisconsin furniture dealers audience.
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Court of Appeals postpones contempt charges against Sawyer and nine others
Washington April 12 The U S Court of Appeals today postponed its contempt of court charges against Secretary of Commerce Sawyer and nine others but dismissed their conduct.
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