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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1952

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Picketing Cases Stetted In Frederick Court

State's Attorney Charles A. Price stetted 13 picketing cases against workers at Union Manufacturing in Frederick. The defendants including Bowers, Gray, Shank, May, Yeager and others promised to conduct future picketing legally. Magistrate Wilbur F. Sheffield chaired the session amid a bid to deter illegal activity and ease-industrial tensions.

Charles A. Price Union Manufacturing Company Frederick City Wilbur F. Sheffield Price Frederick Thomas S. Glass Manuel M. Weinberg Weinberg Glass Joseph A. Bowers Water Street Edward Leroy Gray Lewistown Hilda H. Shank Wisner Street James Elmer May Maple Avenue Jean Marie Yeager Earl Lee Cline East Eighth Street Oscar Perry Johnson Mohun Lee‘ Murphy North Bentz Street Milton Eugene Holt Grace Irene Angieberger Pennsylvania Avenue Chester Lewis Blank Harry M. Shank Paul S. Hilderbrand Fourth Street Patrick M. Sareen

Easter Egg Hunters Find Woman's Body

In Glen Burnie on April 14 an autopsy will determine cause of death after a woman's body was found by a family during an Easter egg hunt. Virgil Allen reported the discovery in woods off Oakwood Drive. County medical examiner Gustav Faubert stated the woman had likely died about ten days earlier and appeared to be between certain ages.

Glen Burnie Virgil Allen Woods Oakwood Gustav Faubert Anne Arundel County

Missouri Flood Worst In History

The maddened Missouri river at record highs sent about 74,000 people from 19,349 families across eight to nine states as Omaha and Council Bluffs evacuated vast districts. The crest neared 30 feet while relief workers called it one of the era’s largest disaster movements amid widespread inundation from South Dakota to Missouri. The Mississippi also hit record levels with towns from Winona to Prairie du Chien bracing for historic flood crests.

Omaha Missouri Midwest Red Cross Council Bluffs Missouri River Valley Sioux City Neb Carter Lake South Dakota Iowa-Nebraska Kansas Mississippi St. Paul Minn Prairie du Chien Wir le Crosse Winona

Will Induct New Members At State Armory

Francis Scott Key Post No 11 American Legion will hold its annual public induction of new members at the State Armory Thursday night at eight o'clock. About 60 applicants were voted favorably. many are expected to take the oath. The ceremony includes color advancement by the post drum and bugle corps under Commander Richard W. Graham. Leaders expected include Department Commander Benjamin J. Wolfson and Department Adjutant Daniel A. Burkhardt. The event is open to the public with refreshments after colors retirement. Last year over 400 attended.

Francis Scott Key American Legion State Armory Drum and Bugle Corps Richard W. Graham Gilmore R. Flautt, Jr William H. S. Michael J. Alfred Catsail Frances S. Spurrier H. Q. Miller Joseph Hi. Holdcraft Benjamin J. Wolfson Daniel A. Burkhardt Sons of the Legion Squadron

Cities Menaced by Missouri River Flood Reach Many States

A March flood record from the Missouri River threatens major cities across several states. In South Dakota, Pierre and Fort Pierre face danger. North Sioux City and Dakota City in neighboring regions report rising waters. Minnesota cities along the Mississippi, including St Paul and Winona, are mentioned as affected, with Moorhead on the Red River also impacted. Wisconsin sites Prairie du Chien and La Crosse report risk, while North Dakota towns Fargo Wahpeton Grand Forks on the Red River are cited. Montana communities Havre Chinook Malta Dodson Wagner along the Milk River are listed as menaced.

Omaha South Dakota Pierre Ft. Pierre North Sioux City Jefferson Erk Point Towa Sioux City Council Bluffs Sloan Whiting Onawa Mondamin Modale Pacific Junction Nebraska South Sioux City Dakota City Homer Niobrara Minnesota St. Paul

Nine Tax Sale Properties Publicly Sold in County

Nine properties in the county with due taxes were sold at public sale in the Court House by County Treasurer James H. Falk. Several were redeemed or not offered as taxes had been paid. Sold parcels include a Water street Frederick property to Farmers and Mechanics National Bank for 1468 dollars and multiple Brunswick parcels with prices ranging from 9 to 74 dollars.

Court House James H. Falk Paul L. Romsburg Water Street Frederick Farmers and Mechanics National Bank Martha Dixon Funk Hiram Ralph Miller Ralph W. Miller Petersville Joshua F. Cooper Arthur D. Simons Burkittsville William H. Bohrer Robert L. Arnold West Potomac Street Brunswick John Day East Potomac Street Harry C. Allgire J.D. Allgire Harry Lee Day Carrie B. Gosnell Park Avenue Glenn Trout Amos A. Holter

Rails Granted Rate Increase Across the Nation

In Washington on April 14 1973 the Interstate Commerce Commission approved a 15 percent rail rate rise nationwide after review. The increases apply nine percent in the South and West and six percent in the East, with notices to the public required 30 days for most products unless rail shipments are involved. This marks the 12th general freight rate rise since World War II.

Washington Inter-State Commerce Commission Tates

Bombing Raid Strikes Large North Korea Supply Hub

U S jet bombers hit a major Red supply point near Haeju on the western North Korean coast. Captain Charles E Brown reports destroying a division worth of supplies. Fifth Air Force tallies 22 buildings destroyed and damage west of Haeju as fighter bombers target the rail system and nearby routes.

Seoul Korea U.S North Korea Charles E. Brown Birmingham Ala Fifth Air Force Haeju 38Th Parade Ongjin Peninsula U. S Boxer Philippines Chongjin East Korsen Siberia T St Paul Henson

Easter Night Rainfall Tops Two Inches in Frederick

Heavy storms after dark dropped 2.09 inches in Frederick, flooding streams and swamping Route 26 at Israel's Creek. No widespread damage. traffic slowed, trout-season opening postponed. April rainfall totals exceed normal with 10.89 inches year to date.

Frederick Israel's Creek Kiwanis Club Weather Bureau Brunswick Potomac

Rebels Gain Control as Bolivia Installs New Government

In La Paz on April 14, rebels now hold Bolivia, burying over 300 dead and treating about 1500 wounded. Victor Paz Estenssoro, exiled leader, is expected to return from Argentina to lead the new regime after a 13 member MNR cabinet is formed and a delegation is sent to Buenos Aires.

LA Paz Bolivia Victor Paz Estenssorn Argentina National Revolutionary Party MNR Buenos Aires Paz Estenssoro Hugo Ballivian Paz Estenssora

All-American Begins Presenting Its Case

All-American Airways testified at a Civil Aeronautics Board hearing on its plan to continue local air services in seven eastern states. The carrier outlined proposed route adjustments and expansions supported by a thick exhibit. The line, once an air mail drop and passenger operation in 1949, serves Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Delaware Maryland West Virginia and Ohio.

Washington All-American Airways Today Civili Aeronautics Board All-American Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Delaware Maryland West Virginia Ohio

Hectic Fight Faces Jersey Republicans

New Jersey voters face a three way Republican contest with Taft Eisenhower and Stassen on the ballot and up to a million ballots expected. Democrats have Kefauver as their only declared candidate for the presidential nomination with Kefauver the sole entrant in the Democratic race.

Associated Press New Jersey Sen Estes Kefauver Tennessee United States Senate Connally Foreign Relations Committee Congress

Maryland Aberdeen Angus sale nets 67500 at fairgrounds

Breeders from several states gathered for the Maryland Aberdeen Angus Association spring group sale. Seventy five sold, including 12 bulls and 133 females, averaging 450 per head with bulls at 510. Top bull Contrivance Farm Reislerstown sold for 760 to Alfred Gamber Front Royal. High Landstone Farm Rockville sold top female pair to Joseph Lyon Olive Branch for 1051 a head.

Maryland Aberdeen Angus Association Joseph Lyon Lyon Angus Farm Olive Branch Miss

Reopening Educational Deferment Cases by Draft Boards

National Selective Service officials say local boards will re open the cases of about 230 000 youths with educational deferments. Deferments end after one year unless tied to high school or college status. Statutory deferments apply from age 18 and extend through graduation or age 20.

Washington Fle National Selective Service

Easter Egg Hunts Highlight Easter Monday

Sun brightens plans for Easter egg hunts across Baker Park Harmon Field and Maryland School for the Deaf. Kiwanis and Civic Club sponsors ready to hide eggs as Scoutmasters and police supervise at Baker Park with dozens of eggs.

Kiwanis Club Baker Park Harmon Field Civic Club Maryland School For the Deaf Ignatius Bjorlee Maryland School Charles K. Taylor Kiwanis Frederick

Deed Filed For Home On Catoctin Avenue Sale

A deed recorded in the clerk's office documents the transfer of property on Catoctin avenue from Catoctin Construction Company Inc to Mr and Mrs Russell H Thormas. The transaction value, per revenue stamps, is about $71 000.

Catoctin Avenue Catoctin Constructin Company, Inc Russell H. Thormas Court House

Record Snow Totals Boost Western Water Prospects

The Associated Press reports unprecedented snow on the Continental Divide with 47.5 feet at Wolf Creek Pass from Oct 1 to Apr 1 and 186 inches packed. Water content runs exceptionally high, signaling large runoff and potential irrigation and hydroelectric gains, though some regions face flood risk and uneven storage along major basins.

West New Mexico Wolf Creek Pass Continental Divide Colorado U. S Weather Bureau Rio

Four New Members Elected To Frederick Memorial Hospital Board

Four new members were elected to Frederick Memorial Hospital’s board to fill vacancies from resignations over several years. Named at the April meeting were Mrs. Harrison Mc Alpine, Mrs. Martin L. Bowers, Mrs. Herbert N. Heston and Mrs. Charles E. V. Sanner, bringing the board to 30. Retiring members include Mrs. Grayson Bowers, Mrs. Edgar Nicodemus, Miss Elizabeth Houck and Miss Mary Routzahn. Also at the meeting three physicians, Drs. Forbes Burgess, Russell Guest and Thomas E. Stone, were added to the active staff, and officers were elected: Mrs. Paul B. Michael president, Mrs. W. Clinton McSherry first vice president, Mrs. Daniel E. Wight second vice president, Mrs. Richard F. Nailin treasurer, Mrs. William D. Powell recording secretary, Mrs. Charles F. Smith corresponding secretary.

Frederick Memorial Hospital Harrison McAlpine Martin L. Bowers Herbert N. Heston Charles E. V. Sanner Grayson 2. Bowers Edgar Nicodemus William D. Powell Charles F. Smith

Talks Shortest Truce Negotiation Session Sets Record

MUNSAN Korea April 14 seven negotiators from Korea and the United Nations met for 15 seconds including translation time and agreed to resume recessed talks on the prisoner of war issue tomorrow. The Chinese general asked if there was anything to say and the U N command answered no and called for a recess. Two other major issues remain stalled with the Reds pushing for Russian policing of a truce and the UN demanding a ban on airfield construction during an armistice.

Munsan Korea United Nations Command Reds Hsieh Fang William K. Harrison U.N. Command Wno Hsieh Harrison Russia U. N

Ohio Bell Employes Strike Is Settled

A week-long strike involving 12,000 Ohio Bell employees was settled in Cleveland on April 14. Unclear if 900 Western Electric workers in Ohio will form picket lines or block resumption of Ohio Bell work, as part of a nationwide WE dispute spanning 43 states. Western Electric is a Bell subsidiary with striking repair and sales staff in Bell facilities.

Cleveland Ohio Bell Western Electric Ohio Bell

Mother Killed by Anesthetic Explosion in Brooklyn

NEW YORK April 14 A young mother died in a freak anesthetic explosion on an operating table after a Caesarean birth to her third daughter. The blast knocked an attending doctor unconscious, but the baby, delivered by cesarean, was unharmed. Details released by Dr. B Drain, chief assistant at Sears Hospital in Brooklyn.

New York Upa

Won't Fight Opposition Tells Mayor on Detrick Land Plan

City and county officials face public pressure as Camp Detrick seeks to acquire 529 acres north of the Present installation in a $17 million expansion. Mayor Rice conferred with Gen Bullene and lawmakers, while planning officials note cost and site implications, with possible shift to another state if opposition persists.

Camp ‘Detrick Donald B. Rice KE. F. Bullene Chemical Corps O'Conor Butler Beall Camp Detrick Bul- Jene Frederick Detrick Bullene Rice Defense Department City Planning Commission Resolu Sen. Butcher Secretary of Defense Secretary of Army Washington Gen Jacob R. Ramsburg Planning Commission Iving Seventh Street Pike Opossumtown Road Ramsburgssid Chemical Corps Engineers Ramsburg Army Camp Frederick City Fredericty Pope Fem

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