Pick Ridgway To Succeed Eisenhower
Gen Matthew B Ridgway the supreme Allied commander in the Far East has been recommended by the Joint Chiefs of Staff to succeed Gen Dwight D Eisenhower in Europe The plan envisions Ridgways arrival after Eisenhower leaves NATO forces in June with Montgomeries interim command and Clark and Gruenther slated for later NATO posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Matthew B. Ridgway
Far East
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Europe
Chronicle
Vance Johnson
Tokyo
Ridgway
Johnson
Eisenhower
North Atlantic Treaty Forces Command
Viscount Montgomery
Great Britain
NATO
Joint Chiefs
Mark W. Clark
Army Field Forces
Alfred M. Gruenther
Clark
Gruenther
Brunswick Potomac bridge permit notice announced
The Corps of Engineers will issue a permit to the State Roads Commission to build a highway bridge across the Potomac at Brunswick if no objections are filed by May 15. The new bridge would sit 530 feet upstream, replace the current span, span clearance would be 140 feet and vertical clearance 39.5 feet, with public views invited on location suitability and navigation impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps of Engineers
U. S. Army
State Roads Commission
Potomac River
Brunswick
Soviet Out-Produces U. S. In Combat Planes
Washington April 17 Two members of the House Armed Services committee said the Soviet is outproducing the United States in combat planes by three or four to one and urged an investigation. Representatives Norblad and Nelson argued for inquiry into the lag in aircraft production and cited alleged funding, scheduling, strikes, shortages, and other possible causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Armed Services Committee
Norblad
R-Ore
Nelson
R+Me
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Brassiere Inflation Sting in New Haven Court Case
In Superior Court a dramatic demonstration of an inflating brassiere with a self closing valve unfolds as part of a $330,000 damage suit. Anchor Rubber Company of Orange sues LaResista Corse Co of Bridgeport over a patented inflatable bra invented by James Br. Van Buren, who claims the device was misused after materials were supplied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Superior Court
James BR. van Buren
Anchor Rubber Company of Orange
van Buren
Plantiff
LaResista Corse? Co
Bridgeport
LaResista
Anchor
le- Resists
Geil’ Au
Fire destroys 2000 homes in Japanese city
A massive blaze in Tottori City driven by strong winds destroyed more than 2,000 homes, with three people injured and no deaths reported. The fire continued to burn as Kyodo News Agency described the scene, leaving many residents homeless in a disaster stricken area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jap City
Tokyo
Tottori City
Aix Oh Kyodo
State Veterinarian Addresses Western Veterinary Meeting
Dr. A. L. Brueckner, state veterinarian, spoke on the brucellosis program at the Western Veterinary Medical Association quarterly meeting at the V F W Country Club. He related Washington Health Department milk shipment regulations set to take effect August 3. Association president Dr. Bernard McClellan presided. by-laws were adopted during the business session. Attendees included Drs. Melvin Rathstein Donald Lynch Kenneth Roberts Harold Schaden Robert Gibbs Clyde Bean Emmett Fall Robert Teeter Peter Hopkins Leo Shives Thomas Clark George Coffee Thomas Ladson Sr George Green Frank L. Custer Col Russmore Capt Greer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Brueckner
Western Veterinary Medical Association
V.F.W. Country Club
Brueckner
Washington Health Department
Bernard McClellan
McClellan
Melvin Rathstein
Donald Lynch
Kenneth Roberts
Harold Schaden
Frederick
Robert Gibbs
Clyde Bean
Rockville
Emmett Fall
Mt. Airy
Robert Teeter
Peter Hopkins
Hagerstown
Leo Shives
Hancock
Thomas Clark
Middletown
George Coffee
Thomas Ladson
Olney
George Green
Emmittsburg
Frank L. Custer
Oakland
Col
Russmore
Capt. Greer
Camp Detrick
Farmers Receive FHA Aid For Windstorm Losses
Financial assistance to farmers with windstorm damage is offered by the Farmers Home Administration alongside bank loans. The April 3 winds toppled barns and pens mainly between Thurmont and Keymar, with some properties already insured. FHA loans cover improvements repairs or replacement up to market value even if mortgaged, while banks are limited by appraised value. A county committee reviews cases. action on one barn loss will be considered tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Home Administration
Thurmont
Keymar
Bryce Hopkins
Hopkins
Bruce Crum
Frederick
Frank Gardner
Mt. Airy
Elmer Peters
Unionville
Frederick County
FHA
Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture Experimental Station
Beltsville
Waiting Game Plays In Revolt In Prison
Trenton State Prison officials watch for signs of a break in a riot by 68 convicts barricaded in the printing shop. Four employees remain hostages since 10 a.m. Tuesday. Hostages have heart trouble two, have not been harmed, and have access to medicine from outside. Prison reports indicate the hostages are safe and have telephoned the central office to say they are all right.
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Trenton
WN. J
Trenton State Prison
Health workers meet in Baltimore for APHA Southern Branch
Public health workers from 16 states and the District of Columbia gathered in Baltimore for the 71st annual meeting of the Southern Branch of the American Public Health Association held on April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
States
District of Columbia
Southern Branch
The
American Public Health Association
Eva Peron Returns to Labor Ministry After Seven Months
Buenos Aires reports Eva Peron wife of Argentina's president is returning to work at the Labor Ministry after a seven month absence. She resumes duties at her office and resumes ceremonial duties as a key figure in the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ares
Eva Peron
Argentinas
Labor Ministry
Ilioem
Harriman Dinner in New York Could Boost Nomination
Democratic candidates gathered in New York for a $100-a-plate dinner that could propel W Averell Harriman toward the presidential race. Harriman, 60, Mutual Security Administrator, would gain New York’s 94 national convention delegates if chosen. Senator Russell, facing competition, announced a full slate of pledged delegates. Taft campaigned in Massachusetts for GOP delegates, while Eisenhower’s stance drew endorsements at rallies.
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Associated Press
New York
W. Averell Harriman
New York State
Harriman
Harriman, Now Mutual Security
Truman
Roosevelt
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Sen
McMahon
Connecticut
Russell
South Carolina
National Party
Mississippi
Chicago
Kert
D-Okia
National Press Club
Harold Stassen
Sen. Kefauver
Nancy
Florida
Henry Cabot Lodge
Rmass
Eisenhower
Taft
Lansing
Mich
U. S
America
Republican Women to Meet in Brunswick Action on Voter Get-Out-The-Vote
Republican Women of Frederick County hold a Monday evening meeting at the Brunswick fire hall to urge turnout for the primary and general elections. Speakers include Mrs. Emmett R. Bowlus and Jobe Derr, with a skit on precinct canvassing and organizing. Miss Helen Remsburg presides.
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Frederick County
Brunswick New Fire Hall
Emmett R. Bowlus
Republican Women of
Maryland
Jobe Derr
Republican Control Committee
Helen Remsburg
Republican Women
Deeds Recorded for Urbana Urbana Area Properties
Deeds for several properties were recorded in the Clerk's office. Herman W Rice and wife sold to John D B Crummitt and wife a property on Old Georgetown Road Urbana with around 6000 dollars in revenue stamps. Arthur Strube and wife sold to Charles Robert Fawley and wife a South Street property for about 5000 dollars. Lewis Putman and wife sold to Dever B Carter a West Fourteenth Street property for about 39000 dollars. Homer G Young and wife sold to Earl W Cassie a Catocin Avenue property for about 3500 dollars.
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Court House
Herman W. Rice
John DB. Crummitt
Urbana
Old Georgetown Road
Arthur Strube
Charles Robert Fawley
South Street
Lewis Putman
Dever B. Carter
West Fourteenth Street
Homer G. Young
Earl W. Cassie
Catocin Avenue
Textile Workers Union Reports Large Deficit
The Textile Workers Union, third largest CIO group with 400000-plus members, said its two year expenditures exceeded income by 428422. The deficit stemmed from strikes, unemployment reducing dues, employer resistance, and higher operating costs. Income totaled 7566346, with 1763626 spent on strike relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Textile Workers Union
CIO
Jnion
TWU
Spring Moves Into Maryland Orchards Warming Trend Boosts Buds
Warm air moved into western Maryland easing frost risk for peach and apple buds. Overnight lows fell to 24 to 28 degrees near critical levels, but Hancock reported negligible damage to trees. University of Maryland official Charles Dunbar said blossoms should appear this weekend as temperatures stay above critical levels. The Weather Bureau forecast continued warmth and abundant sunshine with a partly cloudy Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Maryland
Hancock Orchard
Charles Dunbar
University of Maryland Orchard Laboratory
Hancock
Weather Bureau
Bureau
One Cent Damages in Frederick Contract Suit
Ammon E. Cramer won a one cent verdict in circuit court this morning. J William Brosius, contractor for the Barbara Fitchie candy factory and restaurant project, was ordered to pay court costs after admitting 1999.95 owed and countering with a 6000 damages claim for overcharges and unfinished work. Attorneys represented both sides as the case was settled by stipulation before Associate Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ammon E. Cramer
J. William Brosius
Barbara Fitchie
Frederick
Brosius
Thomas S. Glass
Edward D. Storm
Cramer
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
E. Austin James
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Friml Weds Kay Ling in Secret San Francisco Ceremony
Composer Rudolf Friml, 67, secret secretary Kay Ling, 38, tied the knot in the State Supreme Court chambers in San Francisco. Ling was his secretary for 14 years and wore a high collar brocade white satin Chinese dress. Friml wore sports clothes for the hush wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friml
San Francisco
Rudolf Friml
King
Rose Marie
Kay Ling
Lip Cut Auto Damaged In Late Night Crash
Wilson Paul Mossburg of Frederick suffered a laceration and his car was damaged about $300 after midnight when he collided with a pole at East Church and East Third streets. He said headlights blinded him and he lost control. He was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Police also logged a separate 6:50 am crash on Military Road near West Fourth Street, where Gerald Yonetz’s 1949 Buick hit Robert Lengel’s 1950 Chevrolet. Vehicle damage was estimated at $50 each. Also noted: two men arrested for trespassing on a parking lot with collateral posted. Carl Mentzer and Harry Bartonsville, and James Day posted collateral for intoxication charges.
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Wilson Paul Mossburg
Frederick
East Church
East Third Streets
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Mossburg
Ellis G. Carty
Church Street
Carty
Military Road
West Fourth Street
Gerald Charles Yonetz
Robert Irvin Lengel
C. Lease Bussard
All Saints Street
Knife attack on rival in lover’s quarrel leads to jail
Ruth Lorraine Thomas reported being stabbed twice in the left side by Mary Louise Edwards after an argument over Herbert Thomas. Edwards, 20, was arrested about 10:30 a.m. and held on $500 bond, to appear in magistrate’s court Friday. State's Attorney Charles A. Price will prosecute. Police investigated the affray on West All Saints Street. both parties are described as colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West All Saints Street
Ruth Lorraine Thomas
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Mary Louise Edwards
Thomas
Herbert Thomas
Edwards
Daniel E. Swomiley
Charles A. Price
B. F. Phebus, Jr
Denver Shook
Vernon E. Heffner
Two Pills Knock Down High Blood Pressure
Two daily pills can lower high blood pressure and often keep it normal though not curative. Use must be continued and long term effects are not fully known. Dr. Henry A. Schroeder reports for the American Heart Association. One drug targets the sympathetic system. the other the central nervous system. Hexamethonium chloride sold as Methium by Chilcott Laboratories and 1-Hydrazinophthalazine sold as Apresoline by Ciba Pharmaceutical Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry A. Schroeder
Washington University
St. Louis
American Heart Association
Cleveland
Chilcott. Laboratories
Methium
Ciba Pharmaceutical Co
Still Seeking Cause Of Robins Deaths
HAGERSTOWN April 17 A researcher hoped today to have an answer to the mysterious deaths of robins and redbirds that have puzzled Hagerstown for a week. Dr. William R. Teeter of the Livestock Sanitary Service said bacteriological tests started yesterday should show whether disease or chemical is the cause. Residents have been collecting dead birds for a week, many found in a triangle formed by West Washington Street, Salem Avenue and Nottingham Road. Dr Teeter complained the birds given for inspection were too long dead for satisfactory tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Wiliam R. Teeter
Livestock Sanitary Service
West Washington Street
Salem Avenue
Nottingham Road
Teeter
Communists Press For Resumption Of Talks
MUNSAN April 17 Communist truce negotiators pressed for immediate resumption of off the record talks on how to exchange prisoners of the Korean War. The U N Command did not reply as talks recessed April 4 to allow separate exploration of ways to break the deadlock. The Reds insist prisoners be repatriated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsan
Reds
U. N
Communista Waniail
Winane
Enstalls Radio System Between Home and Car
Dr Emmett Full and Mr Airy veter inarian recently installed a two way radio system linking his Milice home to his automobile to stay in touch during calls. The system designed for emergency use will be the first in Western Maryland with a second unit planned for Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enstalls
Emmett Full
Wade x
Maryland
Omaha Faces Missouri Flood Threat in Nebraska and Iowa
Omaha and Council Bluffs battled the mightiest Missouri River crest to strike their dikes as 40,000 evacuated and 8,000 troops fought the flood. President Truman toured the disaster area urging swift flood control action amid a broad Midwest crisis with thousands displaced and at least two dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Missouri
Council Bluffs
Midwest
Mississippi
Montana
Red River
Minnesota
Minnesota River
Red Cross
Omaha Council Bluffs
Truman
Dogs Developed Ulcers in Nicotine Tests
New York April 17 Dogs given nicotine at levels equal to smoking three to five cigarettes daily developed stomach ulcers in an experiment reported by Dr. Kwang Soo Lee and Dr. Charles M Gruber Jr of Jefferson Medical College. Twenty percent of dogs receiving histamine alone developed ulcers. with nicotine added all dogs did. The researchers cautioned against extending findings to humans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federation of American Societies For Experimental Biology
Kwang Soo Lee
Charles M. Gruber Jr
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Roaring Winds Ground Most Planes Of U N
In Seoul April 17 Allied airmen faced roaring winds from North Korea, grounding most planes while weather reconnaissance flights were scarce. On the western front, Reds launched light probes, but Allied forces repelled them. The Navy in Tokyo reported the destroyer escort Silverstein unharmed after a heavy attack by Red shore batteries near Hungnam. 60 rounds were fired and 45 splashes reported within 200 yards.
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Seoul
uPi
North Korea
Navy
Tokyo
Silverstein
Escn
United Nations
Hungnam
Eight Boys Nabbed For 52 Eggs From Ducks Nests
Eight boys aged 7 to 11 raided setting duck nests along Carroll Creek in Baker Park. They were split into four groups and carried off 52 eggs. The shells were given to Dry Parks Superintendent C Cyril Kern to incubate in hopes of salvaging ducklings. Boys from an unnamed city area were rounded up by officers Frank Dorsey Set Daniel E Swomley. Officers George Crouse Ellis Carty and Richard Rathvin reported no charges filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Creek
Baker Park City
Cyril Rlern
Police Ay
Frank Dorsey
Daniel E. Swomley
George Crouse
Ellis Carty
Richard Rathvin
Steel Seizure Is Ground For Impeachment
Boston April 17 Senator Tait declared that congressmen should consider impeaching President Truman over the steel industry seizure. He called the seizure a valid case for impeachment and said the resolution would have a Senate committee study the president’s legal right to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Tait
Truman
Ohio Republican
Senate
Sponges May Mop Up Brain Cancers
White Sulphur Springs W Va April 17 Science is investigating using radioactive sponges to target brain cancer remnants after surgery. Doctors Loyal Davis and Stanton Goldstein report animal tests and early human trials in Chicago. Sponges soaked with gold or phosphorus aim to localize radiation and spare surrounding brain tissue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Chicago
Loyal Davis
Stanton L. Goldstein
American Surgical Association
Towson Attorney To Head Bar Association
Towson attorney Edward H. Burke has been nominated for president of the Maryland State Bar Association. The election is expected at the annual meeting in Atlantic City June 19 to 21. S. Vannott Chapman announced the nominations and re nominated officers include secretary Robertson Griswold and treasurer. Vice presidents named from eight circuits include Y. Calvin Trice Cambridge Floyd J. Kintner Elkton C Walter Cole Towson Leo H. Miller Hagerstown Daniel M. Murray Jr Ellicott City Thomas M. Anderson Rockville Edward C. Bell Jr Laurel and J Crossan Cooper Jr McKeeney W Egerton Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Edward H. Burke
Towson
Maryland State Bar Association
Atlantic City
S. Vannott Chapman
Chapman
Robertson Griswold
Balstinne
Y. Calvin Trice
Cambridge
Floyd J. Kintner
Elkton
C. Walter Cole
Leo H. Miller
Hagerstown
Daniel M. Murray, Jr
Ellicott City
Thomas M. Anderson
Rockville
Edward C. Bell, Jr
Laurel
J. Crossan Cooper, Jr
McKeeney W. Egerton
Detrick Red Cross Fund Exceeds Goal
Mrs M T Moree honorary chair man of the Camp Detrick Red Cross drive announced contributions from Camp Detrick and Ferguson Construction Company employees totaling 1254.63 dollars toward the Frederick County quota of 19500 dollars. The Camp Detrick drive surpassed the Post goal by about 14 percent and topped last year’s total by more than 200 dollars as the most successful campaign in the Post’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.T. Moree
Camp Detrick
Woman Pinched in Washing Machine Tragedy
BAD AXE Mich April 17 An 82 year old widow Bella Dundas was found by neighbors in her basement with arms mangled in a washer. She slipped while washing and the machine operated, flooding the basement as she was trapped for about a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bad Axe
Mich
Beng
Bella Dundas
Montgomery schools budget approved in Rockville
The Montgomery County School System budget for 1952-53 was set at 9.064635 million dollars, approved by the County Board of Education and higher by 1.78 million than the prior year. final approval rests with the County Council. In New York, the market opened with a mixed day within a narrow price range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Upa
Montgomery County
County Board of Education
New York
Tempest In Teapot He Tells Group
Washington reports Gen Hoyt Vandenberg dismisses stay-down strike as a tempest in teapot amid Air Force concerns over fliers shortage. Des Moines says Lt Robert P Hasbrook, recalled for flight duty, is described by his mother as a nervous wreck after a prior breakdown and ongoing insubordination tied to a stay-down strike at Randolph Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoyt
Vandenberg
Air Force
Des Moines
Lioux City
Randolph Field
Tex
The
Des Moines Register
Robert L. Hasbrook
Robert P. Hasbrook
Hasbrook
Phoebus withdraws from Fourth District race in Baltimore clash
State Sen. Harry T. Phoebus of Somerset withdraws from the Republican nomination race for Congress in Maryland’s Fourth District blaming Gov. McKeldin. He tells the Baltimore League of Women Voters it feels like running from another state. Mahoney calls for house chart on Patuxent area housing shortfall. Sasscer sweeps the Eastern Shore with Tawes backing and Princess Anne introductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harry T. Phoebus
Somerset County
Baltimore
McKeldin
Phoebus
Baltimore League of Women Voters
George P. Mahoney
Patuxent Naval Air Station
Rep
Sasscer
D-Md
J. Millard Tawes
Princess Anne
Marker And Meter Struck By Automobile
A woman driver damaged a State Roads Commission marker and a city parking meter when faulty brakes caused a collision near East South and South Market streets around 3 p.m. Mrs Dorothy A. Cutler, driving a 1938 Olds, said she could not brake behind a waiting vehicle and struck the marker then the parking meter, though she reported no injuries and put car damage at minimal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Roads Commission
Dorothy A. Cutler
George Crouse
South Street
South Market Street
Fredericktown Savings Institution elects officers
The Fredericktown Savings Institution board organized this morning by electing President F. Ross Myers Vice presidents Alfred G. Zimmerman and Joseph T. Griffin Treasurer Howard M. Albsugh Assistant treasurers Gerald G. Remsberg and W. Meredith S. Young Discount clerk Helen B. Young Tellers M. Maxwares Gardner and R. Monroe Feega Bookkeepers Virginia C. Derr Barbara F. Cramer and Anna Mary K. Willard Clerks Helen B. Morar Robert E Gearinger Joann L Clay Cynthis M. Douglass and Elizabeth L. Mohler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericktown Savings Institution
F. Ross Myers
Alfred G. Zimmerman
Joseph T. Griffin
Howard M. Albsugh
Gerald G. Remsberg
W. Meredith S. Young
Helenb. Young
M. Maxwares Gardner
R. Monroe Feega
Virginia C. Derr
Barbara F. Cramer
Anna Mary K. Willard
Detective Shot in Baltimore Gunfire Incident
Baltimore April 17 Detective John Whette was wounded in an early morning gun battle with a suspect trapped during a burglary in northeast Baltimore. The assailant is reported to have fled and authorities pursue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
John Whette
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Pick Ridgway
West Coast
State Veterinarian Speaks To Association
N. Y
Robins
Nebr
Missouri River
American Surgical Assn
Bar Association
Detrick Red Cross Fund
Weinger
Montgomery
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