Asylum Sought in Canberra by Red Envoy Petrov
Prime Minister Robert Menzies announced that Vladimir Petrov of the Soviet embassy sought asylum in Australia and produced documents naming Australians involved in a Soviet espionage network. A royal commission will examine the papers and Petrov’s statements. his wife returned to the Soviet Union. Petrov remains in Australian custody. names withheld pending investigation.
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Canberra
Australia
Robert G. Menzes
Menzies
Vladimir Petrov
Igor Gouzenko
Ottawa
Canada
United States
House of Representatives
Austalia
Petrov
Soviet Union
Petrovs
MVD
Faith In Immortality Remains Despite Bombs
Rev Edward D McGowan of Asbury Methodist told Kiwanis on Holy Week that belief in immortality remains despite hydrogen bomb threats. He argued immortality supports purpose in the universe and that without it the world would be irrational. W Merval Weaver chaired the program with Kiwanis president William E Zimmerman presiding. visiting Kiwanis members from Hagerstown attended. The Carroll County school calendar for 1954-55 was announced, noting an Aug 30 start for administrative meetings for principals and vice principals.
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Edward D. McGowan
Asbury Methodist Church
Mr. McGowan
Earth
W. Merval Weaver
Kiwanis
William E. Zimmerman
Kiwanians
H. M Ridgely
Park W. Loy
W. F. Slifer
Hagerstown
Westminster
Carroll County
Board of Education
Cumberland Milk Price Is Slashed
Cumberland reports a 41 percent milk price drop in six weeks after gallon jug sales began. Four of a dozen local dairies now sell milk only in gallon jugs, with some stores offering bundles like two quarts for 34 cents. Health officials warn about milk quality as price warfare continues.
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Cumberland
J. Byron Dowling
Cumberland Health Department
Ro Frantz
Allegany County
Gum Announces His Governor Candidacy
ANNAPOLIS April 12 Anoth er surprise candidate threw his hat into the ring today for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. James W Gum 47 aimed Montgomery County attorney and dates farmer filed to run. His statement cites dissatisfaction with the policies and character of the present administration. Gum was raised at Frankford Del and now farms near Dickerson Md with his wife and three children. He is the second Republican candidate in as many days following Pedro Del Valle retired Marine general near Elkridge. Gov McKeldin is expected to enter soon and seek reelection. Temus Bright Baltimore used car dealer was the first candidate.
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Annapolis
James W. Gum
Montgomery County
Farmer
Solbrrville
Del
Gum
Frankford
Dickerson
Pedro
Pete) del Valle
Marine Corps
Elkridge
Mckeldin
Secretary of State
Temus R
Tim) Bright
Baltimore
Montgomery County Approves Silver Spring Library Plan
The Montgomery County Council authorized the Department of Public Libraries to proceed with plans for a new Silver Spring library. Final action on the proposed construction was anticipated after detailed reviews.
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Rockville
Montgomery County Council
Department of Public Libraries
Silver Spring
Damascus town plans land use study and nuisance laws
The Frederick newspaper notes actions by the council including hiring an architect to draft a land use plan for Damascus. It also calls for legislation to require owners to fix public nuisances. The Rollingwood Elementary PTA protested a partially filled moat around the abandoned Rosdhu Castle in Chevy Chase as a hazard to pupils.
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Ree Anee Erate
Damascus
Rollingwood Elementary School
PTA
Rosdhu Castle
Chevy Chase
Goldsboro Blast Death Toll Five
The Goldsboro explosion in the business district raised its death toll to five as rescue workers found two more bodies among rubble. A furniture store was demolished and two other buildings were heavily damaged while two missing women were found alive.
Six Youths In Morals Case Are Sentenced
In Baltimore on April 13 Judge S Ralph Warnken sentenced six defendants tied to a morals case involving a 10 year old girl and five younger boys. The 12 men aged 16 to 57 were arrested last summer for perverted practices. all but one were convicted. James R Hall, 32, received one year and four months to be served consecutively with an 18 month term for molesting a girl last year. William Zeller and William Gayhardt got two years suspended each. Charles Rutkowski received 60 days. Joseph J Baranowski and Stanley P Glauton got two 18 month sentences and one year suspended respectively.
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Baltimore
S.ralph Warnken
James R. Hall
William Zeller
Charles Rutkowski
Joseph J. Baranowski
William Gayhardt
Stanley P. Glauton
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Mt. Saint Mary’s College
Virginia H. Gersti
Hanover
Rutgers University
Bernard S. Kobosko
Glen Lyon
John A. Cook Jr
Huntington
Duniata College
George David Council
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Lebanon Valley College
Ralph Minnick Jr
Harrisburg
Evelyn Stull
Walkersville
George Chalker
Ithaca
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Japan
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Essley
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