Board To Look Over Properties North Frederick assessments
County Commissioners will review new assessments on northern Frederick city properties as three days of hearings begin. They may adjust classifications from good to average to lower cubic foot rates, with protests already lodged by several owners. Officials say increases vary, some as high as 44 percent or more, and real estate gains average around $1,000 though higher in some cases. Assessors follow the State Tax Commission manual emphasizing cubic footage as a major factor.
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Fourth Street
North Frederick
State Tax Commission
Maryland
Tornadoes Leave Trail of Death and Destruction Across South
A weekend outbreak of tornadoes and hurricane like winds killed 30 people and injured more than 400 across Alabama Georgia and Arkansas. Millions in property damage reported with hundreds rendered jobless after the Alabama cotton mill was destroyed. In Georgia two thousand Columbus students reassigned due to school damage. Eight killed in a Jackson Georgia auto crash connected to storm cleanup. Nationwide surveys show 625 homes demolished and about 3500 damaged across three states.
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Alabama
Columbus
Jackson
Montezuma
Arkansas
Georgia
Rover Takes Office As District Attorney
Leo A. Rover, 64, sworn in as United States attorney for the District of Columbia with Atty. Gen. Brownell and Chief Judge Laws officiating. He previously served in the Hoover era and succeeds Charles M. Irejan, entering the Owen Lalimore perjury case as chief government prosecutor. Prime Minister Churchill told Parliament he hopes goodwill processes may lead to talks among major world leaders.
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Washington
Leo A. Rover
United States
District of Columbia
Rover
Hoover
Atty
Brownell
Bolitha J. Laws
U. S. District Court
Charles M. Irejan
White House
Owen Lailimore
London
Churchill
House of Commons
Red Sox top Senators in opener as Gernert fails no more
Dick Gernert hit two home runs to pace Boston to a 4-2 win over the Washington Senators in the morning opener of a home doubleheader. Mel Parnell earned his first victory of the season with help from Ellis Kinder and Bill Kennedy.
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Boston
Dick Gernert
Red Sox
Washington Senators
Mel Parnell
Ellis Kinder
Bill Kennedy
Bohlen Seeks Amicable Settlement in U S Soviet Ties
U S Ambassador Charles E Bohlen told Marshal Voroshilov in Moscow that Washington hopes relations with the Soviet Union can be settled amicably. Bohlen presented credentials and pledged faithful representation of American hopes for peace and friendship with the Soviet people.
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Moscow
U. S
Charles E. Bohlen
Klementy Voroshilov
Soviet Union
Bohlen
Voroshilov
Supreme Soviet
Boh Jen
United States
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Will filings reveal large estate in Nixdorff probate
In Orphans Court this morning the will of Mrs Maud R Nixdorff widow of Harry Nixdorff was probated leaving a sizable estate. Bequests include 50 dollars a month for five years to Louise Tabb Wayson and 3000 dollars to fund executors Roland Tabb Sr. 3000 for Carrie Kemp 1000 for A Coleman Barrett 2000 to Tommy Coleman Barrett and the residue to daughter Thelma Barrett who becomes executrix. Louise Wayson to receive unclaimed personal property and Maryland inheritance taxes paid from the residue. Will dated Oct 28 1949 witnessed by Storm and Hahn. The Annie M Brown Doubs will probated leaving estate to son Lawrence M Brown and wife Hulda P Brown, named executors. dated Oct 15 1951 witnessed by Regina Mohler and W H Mohler Jr.
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Maud R. Nixdorff
Harry Nixdorff
Orphans Court
Louise Tabb Wayson
Roland Tabb, Sr
Carrie T. Kemp
A. Coleman Barrett
Tommy Coleman Barrrett
Thelma N. Barrett
Yoshida Party Wins 42 Percent Of Seats In Japan
Pro American Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida’s Liberal party captured 199 of 466 seats in the House of Representatives, leaving no single party in control. The vote showed losses for Yoshida allies but potential coalition options as Communists won one seat and the rest shifted among Progressives and left and right socialist groups.
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OKYO
Shigeru Yoshida
Liberal Party
House of Representatives
Japan
Yoshida
Laberais
Nominated Leaders Named by Maryland Bar Association
William M. Storm Frederick nominated for vice president of the Sixth Judicial Circuit and Clarence W. Wiles of Baltimore nominated for the association presidency as per the nominating committee report. The New York stock market declined amid active trading today.
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William M. Storm
Frederick
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Maryland State Bar Association
Clarence W. Wiles
Baltimore
New York
Humphrey says US not headed for low mood amid Korea talks
Secretary Humphrey told editors and publishers at the AP luncheon that the United States will not fall into a depression, even with potential armistice or peace. He urged tax cuts tied to controlled government spending and warned against stifling economic initiative while maintaining sound finances. He projected a stronger economy with more jobs and cheaper goods as debt and waste are reduced.
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New York
George M. Humphrey
United States
Korea
Eisenhower
Humphrey
Associated Press
Worldwide News Gathering Cooperative
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
America
Fire At Salisbury Wrecks Powell Store, 60 000 Damages
Salisbury Maryland fire after an oil heater exploded caused about 60 000 dollars in damage to the R E Powell department store. Firemen used nearly all city equipment to control the blaze for almost two hours. The fire began in an advertising office on the second floor of a two story brick building. Strong winds fanned flames, blowing off the roof and much of the second floor. First floor materials suffered water and smoke damage.
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Salisbury
R. E. Powell
Frosts Cause Light Orchard Damage In Frederick Area
An inch of snow and cold temps blanketed northern Frederick County with lows near 24 to 26 degrees. Low spots saw minor damage to early peach and apple blooms while higher ground orchards escaped harm. Snow covered Gambrill Park and nearby orchards, with wind and cold forecast to ease as warmer weather returns. Trout season opened with record catches on some streams, while others reported slow bites amid brisk conditions. Baseball and softball exhibitions proceeded despite the wintry weekend.
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Frederick County
Frederick
Unionville
Highrides Gambrill State Park
Thurmont
Cone
Emmitsburg
Gambrill State Park
Creagerstown
Lewistown
Barney Mull
Derwood
No Orders Against Victory In Korea
Gen. J. Lawton Collins told a Senate hearing that the Army never received orders against winning a decisive victory in Korea or pushing Chinese forces back into Manchuria. As Army chief of staff he said there were no such orders and he would discuss in secret the operating orders for the Korean conflict. He testified at a Senate Armed Services subcommittee probe into ammunition shortages and noted that all major directives had the approval of President Truman.
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Washington
J. Lawson Collins
Korea
Manchuria
Army
Senate
Collins
Senate Armed Services
Harry S$. Truman
Month-Long Clean-Up Campaign Commenced by City
City health officials and the city administration launched a month-long cleanup with two trucks collecting trash from properties. Streets included Walter Street, B and O Avenue, Commerce Street, East All Saints Street, and South Wisner Street. Tuesday crews will work East Fourth, East Fifth, and East Sixth Streets. The effort targets debris hazards, with all city areas to be included.
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Walter Street
B. and O
Avenue
Commerce Street
East All Saints Street
South Wisner Street
East Fourth
East Fifth
East Sixth
Fruit Faces Another Test Here Tonight
Maryland fruit growers brace for a second night of frost as two inches of snow hit western counties. The Weather Bureau warns freezing temperatures Monday night. horticulturists assess last night’s possible damage while blossoms appear on peaches. Snow fell in Garrett Allegany Washington and Frederick counties, with roads remaining wet and slippery in Alleghany.
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Associated Press
Maryland
Weather Bureau
Charles Dunbar
University of Maryland
Hancock
Washington
Frederick
Garrett
Allegany
Fighting Dies Down In Korea After Big Push
Seoul reports fighting along the 155 mile battlefront eased with only minor contacts as prisoners were swapped at Panmunjom. Weather grounded most U N air power after Sunday massive air assault by the Fifth Air Force.
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Seoul
Panmunjom
Eighth Army
U. N
Fifth Air Force
Inchon
Kimpo
Navy
Wonsan
U.S
Eyes
Seven Frederick County men inducted in April draft
Seven men from Frederick County local Selective Service Board No 45 were inducted today in the first April draft call via Baltimore Army Recruiting Office. One volunteer, Charles R Miller, joined the group. Inductees include Green Atlee Stone Jr Austin Leo Rollins Emil Richard Notnagh Glenn Franklin Summers Elmer Thomas Harrison and Godfrey Thomas Weedon, all aged or older.
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Selective Service Board No
Armed Services
Army
Baltimore
Frederick County
Charles R. Miller
Middie Riley
Green Atlee Stone, Jr
East ‘Sixth Street
Austin Leo Rollins
Lime Rim
Emil Richard Notnagh
South Market Street
Glenn Franklin Summers
Elmer Thomas Harrison
Dickerson
Godfrey Thomas Weedon
Phebus Avenue
Strike Halts Production At Borg-Warner Plant
In Muncie Indiana a strike by 4900 CIO United Auto Workers Local 287 members at the Warner Gear Division of Borg Warner halted production. The walkout began one minute after midnight over piece work rates and new time schedules for jobs.
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Muncie
Ind
Warner Gear
Borg-Warner
Chéro
Warner
CIO
United Auto Workers
U S Party Termed Red Puppet by Government Board
The SACB branded the U S Communist Party a subsidiary and puppet of Moscow and ordered it to reveal membership lists and provide a financial accounting. The ruling, 19 months after a McGrath registration move, faces court review and concerns the 1950 McCarran Internal Security Act.
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Washington i
U. S. Communist Party
Soviet Union
Subversive Activities Control Board
SACB
Moscow
Atty
J. Howard McGrath
Supreme Court
Communist Party
Vito Marcantonio
John J. Abt
Joseph Forer
McKay ousts Fish and Wildlife chief Day cited by enemies
Washington reports Secretary of the Interior McKay dismissed Day as director of the U S Fish and Wildlife Service due to pressure from California duck hunters and Alaska salmon packers Day said he made enemies over 35 years in the field and listed groups disappointed by conservation measures John L Farley of Seattle was named to replace Day in the 812 000 a year post Day may take another department position and will wait to decide Deeds recorded show several farm sales in Urbana Lewistown and Mt Airy plus a Mt Airy property transfer and a car crash on West Patrick Street injured owner Paul Richard LaBrush with $130 damage and no charges filed
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Washington
California
Alaska
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Bert M. Day
Interior
McKay
Day
Tas
John L. Farley
Seattle
Wash
California Fish and Game Commission
Jessie S. Catsail
Stuart F.’ Kittle
Urbana Park Mills
Urbana‘ District
Charles A. Rice
William L. Wachter
Lewistown
Warfield Chevrolet Sales, Inc
J. Kenneth Wright
Mt Airy
John L. Mohler
Howard G. Taylor
West Fourth Street
Paul Richard LaBrush
de Grange Street
Patrick Street
Jefferson Street
LaBrush
Lieut
Ben Phebus
American Men Eye Control, She Says
Miria Pompilli, a 23 year old Italian model in Baltimore, says American men have eye control and look at other women without their wives noticing while Italian men eyes roam freely. She explains Italian husbands rarely look at their wives, which fuels Italian wives’ fury.
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Baltimore
Miria Pompiilli
Pompilli
Tie
Lie
Miss Pompilli
Eisenhower And Taft In Golf Match At Augusta
President Eisenhower and Senate Republican Leader Taft played a 240 yard drive duel at Augusta with Ike claiming his best 18 hole score since arriving. Kept scores secret after both admitted poor rounds. Taft’s exact score not released. Eddy Dudley, Augusta National pro, hinted Ike defeated Taft. Eisenhower partnered with Sherman Adams against Taft and Clarence Schoo. Par 72 course. Ike delayed return to Washington to Tuesday. Taft flew in from Washington yesterday.
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Augusta
Eisenhower
Senate
Taft
Bobby Jones
White House
James C. Hagerty
Springfield
Mass
Washington
Capital
Collateral Forfeiture in Peoples Court For Six Motorists
In a morning session before Substitute Magistrate Edward J. Smith, six motorists forfeited collateral. Five cases involve improper passing with Gillan of Nesquehoning Pa among those fined. Victims on Route 40 near Frederick saw three arrests for improper passing, and Richardson of Ivamsville forfeited $10 for operating without a license. Trooper James H. Rouree testified.
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Peoples Court
Edward J. Smith
Charles W. Gillan
Nesquehoning
Vernon C. Thomas
Mt Airy
Henry Charsons
Baltimore
Donald
Chittenden
Greenbelt
Rolland W Belden
Takoma
Exchange Of Sick POWs In Historic Korea Prisoner Swap
One hundred disabled Allied prisoners, including 30 Americans, 12 Brits and others, returned from North Korea in a large POW exchange matching 500 sick and wounded Reds. The resumption of stalled talks hinted at an armistice as prisoners traveled by helicopter to Freedom Village for care before heading to Seoul and beyond.
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Panmunjom
Korea
Freedom
Canada
South Africa
Greece
Philippines
U. N
United Nations
Command
Washington
Cpl Kenyon Wagner
Detroit
Mich
Wagner
Pfc
Almond L. Nolan
Rexville
N. Y
North Korea
Munsan
Freedom Village
Seoul
Japan
United States
South Korea
Carl W. Kirchenhausen
New York City
John C. Daniel
U.N
Mark Clark
Kaesong
Ambulantes
Reds
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