Missing Man John Wesley Pearcey Broadcast Pickup
State Police issued a general pickup for John Wesley Pearcey also known as old Rocky Ridge. Pearcey, held on a larceny charge, was in a hospital for examination after complaining of appendix pains. He escaped from the hospital between 4:40 and 3:20 a.m. and has not yet been recaptured. He is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, about 135 pounds with dark brown curly hair. Previously arrested for thefts from Thurmont Farm Equipment Center and the Jerry roadside tavern, the suspect faced a postponed hearing and was allegedly spotted in a stolen car near Gambrill State Park.
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John Wesley Pearcey
Old Rocky Ridge
Z Pearcey
Pearcey
Clixy
Thurmont
Jerry
Gambrill State Park
Three Car Crash Damages On West South Streets
A three car collision at West South and Center streets Sunday afternoon caused about 706 in damage. Triving LeRoy Beall and William Wickham were involved, no injuries reported. Police also sought a hit and run driver who struck Caroline Stern on West Fifth Street. The incident remains under investigation.
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Center Streets
R. O
Trving
LeRoy Beall
Frederick
South Street
Center Street
William Lewis Wickham
Carter Street
Wicknham
Joseph E. Herbert
Baltimore
Sout Street
Wickham
West Fifth Street
Caroline Stern
Large crowd attends Renner personalty sale at New Midway
A large crowd gathered for the executors public sale of the personal property of Jesse I. Renner on festival grounds in New Midway. The sale netted about 83,600 with main item a Ford Ferguson tractor selling for 1,300 and a 1941 Ford sold earlier. John Wilbur Reever conducted the sale as executor with Herma Frovt as auctioneer and clerks Hermy C. Dorcus and Gail Louiswall.
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Inte Comix
Jesse I. Renner
New Midway
Sais
Ford-Ferguson
Ford
Antisuch Asa
Accord
John Wilbur Reever
Herma Frovt
Hermy C. Dorcus
Gail Louiswall
Walter EB. Sinderman
Bowers
Mt Airy Man Foils Pickpocket At Bus Terminal
James B. Shields of Mount Airy Md woke in the Greyhound Bus Terminal at 12 30 am to a tug at his pants pocket. He sprang up and saw a man drop his wallet then run. Shields pursued and caught the suspect at Ith and Hosts where police detained him for investigation.
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Waeashington
Mount Airy
Greyhound
12Th Street
New York Ave
James B. Shields
Shields
Ith
Four To Seek To Prove Existence OF The Devil
In Annapolis Aug 2 a debate features three clergymen and a theological student who affirm the devil’s existence against a former Sunday school teacher who denies it. Alexander W. Andrews of Shadyside leads a Methodist Bible class with 39 years teaching experience to support the affirmative. The Evangelical pastor and other participants will present arguments on the question in a public discussion planned at a local church, with names and affiliations noted.
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Annapolis
Alexander W. Andrews
Shadyside
Chu of
Christ
Annes Episcops
Robert C. Smoot
No Avenue Presbyterian Church
B. Tnmere
Jerry H
Heavy Rain Falls Here Over Weekend
Approximately an inch and a half of precipitation drenched the city over the weekend, soaking ground for farms and gardens and delaying outdoor work. The weekend rainfall started Saturday afternoon with a thunderstorm, while Sunday brought intermittent showers. The Weather Bureau noted a damp start to August, with highs in the low eighties and humid conditions persisting through early next week.
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Dor
Weather Bureau
Hmoxville
Frederick
Washington
Admission To Vets Hospital Sought For Heffner
Alden W. Heffner of West Third Street faces assault charges after a weekend disturbance described by the court as caused by a veteran with multiple prior similar charges. A magistrate deferred sentence and recommended admission to a veterans hospital if proven cured. Heffner, a former military veteran, reportedly sought his wife, cursed, kicked, pulled hair, and caused a disturbance at his mother in law’s home, later visiting Welkersville in search of his wife.
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Alden W. Heffner
West Th Street
Walk ‘Ile
Magistate
Bennett
Hefner
Welkersville
Hefiner
Arrests Docketed By City Police In Overnight Roundup
Two arrests were docketed by city police overnight. George Frederick colored of Lincoln Amariments faces assault and battery charges and is summoned to hearing. Carlos Wiles also mentioned. Frederick held under $35 and costs. Lieut Officers Rentreif and others made the arrests.
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George Frederick
Lincoln
Carlos
Frederick
Hollywood Money Aids Communists
Louis Budenz former managing editor of the Daily Worker testified before a Senate committee describing the Communist Party of the United States as a fifth column linked to Moscow. He named leaders, spoke of secret finance and control commissions, and claimed Moscow subsidized the party with news funds while detailing internal divisions and blackmail tactics. Newsroom politics and anti Communist sentiment framed his testimony in Washington.
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Ington
Louis Budenz
Golos
Wom
Vkers
California
Finance Committee
William Weimer
Lennel Harris
Wall Street
Charles Crumbine
Party
Clarence Debs
Alexander Biddieman
Control Commission
Communist Party
Budenz
Moscow
Gerhart Eisler
Eisler
House
America
Willem Z. Foster
Commerix
Russia
Francis Biddle
Fordham University
New York
Senate
Liliam
Fire alarms spark garage blaze on Hamilton Avenue
A short circuit in a gas pump ignited a fire in the garage of contractor T. Edgie Russell on Hamilton Avenue early today. Firefighters arrived soon after. the blaze was put out with chemical suppressants before the fire department reached the scene. No injuries reported.
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T. Edgie Russell
Hamilton Avenue
Nome Recovery
New York
The Hiroshima Door and a Nuclear Crisis
James Marlow reflects on the three year anniversary of Hiroshima. The piece questions the path since the atomic bomb and the race for weapons, noting U S and Soviet tensions, control efforts, and hopes for peace through science while war remains a looming threat.
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James Marlow
Washington
Aus
Hirgshit
Hiroshizas Stillas
Hiroshima
Russia
Europe
Sind
Normandy
United Nations
Fruman
Atomic Energy Commission
No Trace Of Missing Plane Paris Air France Plane Vanishes
Paris reports Air France flying boat with 32 aboard disappeared in the South Atlantic early Sunday. None of those aboard were American, the airline spokesman said as officials consider the craft lost.
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Paris
Air France
South Atlantic
Boy Suffered Minor Injuries In Market Street Bicycle Crash
A bicyclist sustained minor injuries this morning when a front wheel collided with another bike on Market Street near North Market. He was treated at a local hospital. No charges were filed.
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North Market St
Trail Warne Lar
Northardf
Trederic
Charles “Beli i
Dievele
Lark
Absence Of Guardsmen Probed In Oakland
In Itche Aug 2 PA Ood Division investigated missing guardsmen from the Oakland National Guard Company after 26 men failed to report for summer training. Lt. Stewart F Hammill Jr resigned his commission amid a dispute. Brig Gen William Purnell criticized the high no show rate, noting the unit's recent organization and the troops hauled from homes to camp up to Grantsville 35 miles away.
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Oakland National Guard Cos
Guard Navy
Garrett Quanty
Stewart F Hamiuill, Jr
Oakland
Cfjcer
Maryland
Illiam c. Purnell
Hin
Grantsville
Milton A. Reckord
Guard
Hammill
National Guard Company
National Guard
Oakland Company
J J Payette Dies Aged 55 In Washington
John J Payette 55 longtime Warner Bros theaters general zone manager in the Washington area died at his home after a three month illness. He directed about 45 Warner theaters across District of Columbia Maryland Virginia West Virginia and Pennsylvania and chaired civic and war effort committees during WWII. Survived by four children and several siblings with a brother and two sisters listed.
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Washington
John J. Payette
Warner Bros
Wwington Territory
Palisades Lane
Payette
Warner
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
George N
Mary Ehen Payette
Old Academy of Music
Oh Street
Metio Picure
Fenti
Variety Club
Barker
Execu
American Red Cross Theater Unit
Boys Club Committee
Distal
Huntley Farms
Leesburg
van Paxelle
Ry Catholic S
Barry Mr
Deeds Recorded From Frederick District Properties
Deeds were recorded in the clerk's office for the sale of several properties. Louise Potts and Mrs. Nena Potts sold their 191 acre farm east of the city in Frederick district to Mr. and Mrs. John Renn Jr and Robert E. Renn for around 30000 dollars. Earl F. Hargett sold property on the south side of West 4th Street to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hutton for about 30000 dollars according to revenue stamps.
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Louise Potts
Nena Potts
Frederick Distrct
John Renn, Jr
Robert E. Renn
Earl F. Hargett
Robert Hutton
West 4Th Street
Three Western Powers To Talk With Stalin Tonight
The article notes that three Western powers plan discussions with Stalin tonight. It mentions the upcoming first-day sale of a new stamp, 50-per-sheet sheets, and a large post office effort to process orders. Authorities report collectors nationwide await the stamps and cancellations, with detailed mailing instructions for self-addressed envelopes.
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Stalin
Frauers Seer
Frederick
Guy K. Motter
Mt. Olivet
Sal Belle
Frederi Bostmaster
Post Offee Department
Seek Settlement Of Berlin And Star Says Stalin Tonight
The Berlin news outlines plans for a Moscow meeting with Stalin to chart a four power approach to Germany and Europe. Bevin indicated the aim is to clarify Western positions and explore potential negotiations for peace and security in Europe while Berlin’s blockade remains a hurdle. Western diplomats seek a first Moscow dialogue before broader talks.
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Star
Stalin
Moscow
Berlin
Tru- Haan
Stalys
Prisister Attlee
Andre Marie
Ernest Bevin
House of Commons
Bevin
Europe
United States
Washington
Germany
Frank Roberts
Kremlin
the Star
Roberts
Council of Foreign Ministers
Porter says Congress wastes time on Truman inflation plan
Paul Porter, former antiinflation chief, told the Senate Banking Committee that Congress has wasted precious time on the administration’s economic program. He said executive briefings show inflation facts, while Congress pursues partisan, abstract debates and political blame. Capehart noted the absence of Democratic members and questioned Congress’s return to extraordinary session for price controls.
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Washington
Paul Porter
Congress
Truman
Capitol
Senate
Capenhart
R-Ind
Tobey
Cain
Capehert
Sheriff Authorized To Sell Flowers and Plants
A court order granted Sheriff Guy Anders authority to dispose of flowers and potted plants from Oland's florist shop at 700 North Market Street by public sale. The action, tied to Hillside Coal Company through P Eugene Romaburz, seeks to recover a $560.84 account. The landlord has placed a watchman to protect the property until sale.
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Guy Anders
Oland
North Market Street
P. Eugene Romaburz
Hillside Coal Company
B. Rosen- Stock
Ebior
Dsef
Patrick AT
Talks To Ease Berlin Crisis In Moscow Conference
Aug 2 4 reports indicate American British and French diplomats meet Stalin in Moscow to ease the Berlin crisis. Four power talks aim to reduce tension and lay groundwork for future discussions on Germany and other world issues. No ultimatum has been presented to the Soviets.
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Moscow
London Star
Stalin
Berlin
United States
Mosco
Germany
Lease Filed for 6 West Patrick Street Store
A lease recorded in the circuit court clerk’s office covers 6 West Patrick Street for ten years beginning January 1 1948 at 325 dollars per month. The premises include a storeroom now used by Newvoeder’s Inn and measure about 12 feet by 56 feet with upper story entrance excluded. The tenant has a five year renewal option and will operate a ladies ready to wear shop led by proprietor Schroeder’s.
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Vynn
Herbert S. Schraecer
Proprieiior Schroeder's
Danube Pact Debate At Yugoslav Conference
Belgrade reports Russia circulated a Danube pact proposal granting eastern European Communist states near exclusive control of the 1500 mile trade artery. Andrei Vishinsky said he will present the document tomorrow, with a likely passage. Austria attends as observer as Russia and neighbors show unity in early conference sessions.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Russia
Europe
Andrei Vishinsky
Tomorre
Austria
Fghbors
France
Absolute zero motion persists says new helium studies
An August report in the Journal of Physics Reviews notes that absolute zero may not halt molecular activity. Yale and Moscow labs cooled helium near four thousandths of a degree of zero, showing motion persists despite extreme cooling.
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Lazio T
Yale University
Moscow
Tisva
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