Stamp Rush Monday At Local Post Office Causes Long Lines
Postmaster says only single first day stamp will be sold until Monday and many requests are rejected for improper payment or missing enclosures. A tent vendor plans to sell stamps nearby to speed purchases. A cancellation machine and processing room are set up for the rush and will handle the large volume with state and city bags for delivery.
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Francis Scott
Alf
Guy
Assur
Motier
Philatelic Agency
Post Office Department
Washington
D. C
Pest
Post Offce Department
Pay Taxes Fox Undisclosed Reason
A partial OCR note from Annapolis Australia reports 400 payments to the income tax division totaling 4200 for unknown reasons. The tax division states they can forget about it. The entry notes the amount is in the bank.
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Annapolis
Aus
Anti-Trust Suit Against Decca Filed
The Justice Department filed a civil anti trust action in New York federal court against Decca Records Inc American Decca and Decca Records Co Ltd alleging violations of the antitrust laws The government names Electric and Musical Industries Ltd as a co conspirator but not a defendant in the suit Decca is cited as one of the largest foreign producers of phonograph records.
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Atorteral Clark
Decca Phonograph
Feder Court
New York
Decca Records, Inc
American Decca
Decca Records Co
Decca
Ney General
Uve Co
Faohkeerdaie Records
Electric and Musical Industries
Justice Department
Alleses
Decca and Electric and Musical Industries, Ltd
Hiss Linked to Red Underground in Chambers Testimony
Witness Chambers testifies before the House Un American Activities committee that an underground network in Washington included Alger Hiss and Nathan Witt among others. Senate hearings as Ferguson cites lack of Commerce Department records on William W Remington.
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Washington
W Taker Chambers
Red
Alger Hiss
State Department
Nathan Witt
National Labor Relations Board
Chambers
House Un-American Activities Committee
Senate
Ferguson
R-Mich
Commerce Department
William W. Remington
Time Magazine
Fiouse
Byarold Ware
Ether Bioer
Miss ‘Elizabeth 3
Bentley
Nathan Witto
John Abi
Jeader
Lee Pressman
Alger
Hiss
Jaiz Department
Dumbarton, Oaks
San Francisco
U. S
Yalta
Sentler
Sto
Seattle Disputes Vancouver News Herald Mine Claim
United States and Coast Guard officials rejected a Vancouver News-Herald report claiming Resisn mines endanger western coast shipping. Officials stated the report is not accurate and provided no evidence of such threats to vessels or waterways.
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Seattle
United States Vy and
Coast Guard
Vancouver
News-Herald
Smith Reports To Marshall On Talk
Secretary of State Marshall received a report from U S Ambassador Walter Bedell Smith after a conference with Soviet Premier Khrushchev in Moscow last night. State Department advisers began preparing the message for President Truman, who returns from Missouri later today.
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Washington
Marshall
U. S
Walter Bedell Smith
Moscow
Wall
Alzo
Truman
Missouri
Michael AbDermott
Smith
City Fears Flash Flood Hits Frederick Area
Severe cloudburst struck the city and county this afternoon with Carroll Creek out of bank and flooding West Patrick Street bridge area. Market Street and North Market Pike flooded, cellars filled, water described as a miniature river. Weather Bureau noted 1.5 inches of rain by 2:30 PM, most falling in 30 minutes.
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Carroll Creek
Frederick
West Patrick Street
Market Street
North Market Street Pike
Rose Hill Manor
Rosemont
Weather Bureau
Local Firemen Named On Assn. Committees
Officers and committees of the Maryland State Firemen's Association for 1928 were announced with nine Frederick County members representing the local department. Executive committee includes Philip H. Beard of Walkersville and others from Elkton Riverdale Heishis Miversville and more. Proceeding lists cover Fire Prevention Bureau auditing Legislative Fire Service Extension and other panels. President E G. Will Landon of Preston. vice presidents Towher and Jarman. treasurer Wieson Midland. secretary Benson Towson. chaplain Rev James W. Minter. board trustees Cocker Larrimore Prichard Hebron and Vincent mel.
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Maryland State Firemen’s Association
Frederick County
Philip H. Beard
Walkersville
G. Itchell Boulden
Elkton
Ted C. Gardner
Riverdale Heishis
James P. Synapp
Fire Prevention Bureau
Bartgis Stor Fredes Minnick
Union Bridge
Robert L. Smierick
Walter [I Falkenstein
Miversville
Charles
Beil
Frederick
Kiam Shintey, Jr
Irving Plunkard
Johan G Ogle
Thurmont
Wil Landon Wailston
Preston
David S. Towher
Cabin John Park
James Jarman
Ocean City
William A. Wieson
Midland
B. R. Benson
J. S. Prichard
Granteville
Hebron
Vincent Mel
Cottage City
Plane and three overdue at Annapolis
A report notes a plane sighting near Annapolis and three overdue aircraft. The fragmentary text mentions individuals associated with legal proceedings and bar admissions, including Judge Patrick M. Schnaufler and D. Princeton Buckey, and references to Maryland State Bar exami nations.
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Annapolis
Atu H
Patrick MM. Schnaufler
D. Princeton Buckey
Pythian Castle
Canneries Begin Work Next Week
Local sugar canneries are expected to start operations next week as warm wet weather accelerates early crop growth. Beetles and the European borers affect some fields, but spraying has reduced damage and DDT use targets both pests. Wheat moisture has risen about last year, lowering grade, with No 3 largely predominant and prices dipping from 2.08 to 2.06. About 6 000 bushels were received yesterday at a major elevator as threshing slows pending better weather.
Barn Fire Destroys Middletown Farm Bank Barn
A bank barn on the Frank G. Remisberg farm near Middletown burned with a crop of wheat hay and straw. Firefighters from Middletown and Braddock Heights aided to stop spread. A Remisberg family member said cows and wagons were lost and the blaze began near dawn after an explosion heard by farm worker Martin Stine.
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Frank G. Remiddletown
Morna
Midletown
Braddock Heights
Remsberg Fam
Martin Stine
Remsberg
Stine
Fest Remsberg
Communists Demand Fast Demonstration at Open Convention
At the convention opening, high party leaders under federal indictment advocate aims to ensure a government by force and violence. They praise figures including Henry A Wallace while attacking both major parties. The gathering marks the group’s first session since 1945.
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Sia
Henry A. Wallace
No Word Out After Long Conference With Stalin
Western diplomats led by U S Ambassador Walter B Smith British envoy Yves Chateu and Frank Roberts met Stalin for two hours and 15 minutes at the Kremlin amid secrecy There was no detail on what was discussed but officials said progress appeared possible and the trio returned to the American embassy to report The meeting marked the longest Kremlin encounter with Soviet leaders to date and left observers hopeful yet cautious about future steps
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Washington
Soscow
Persur H
Stali Britai
Nem
Berlin
U.S
Walter B
Yves Cha Aneau
Frank Roberts
Conton
Kremlin
Stalin
Great Britain
France
M. Molotov
U. S
Walter 3. . Smith
Yves Chateau
Aix
Smith
Walt
Generalissimo St
Vishinsky Fires on Western Powers at Conference
A heated session saw Vishinsky barrage Western powers over alleged meddling in the German peace order. Sir Charles Peake resisted bullying tactics while Vishinsky pressed for firm action in the conference, amid claims of ultimatums and coercive pressure.
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Terence
Vishinsky
Charles Peake
Mir
Vishins
Sks
Released on bond for operating automobile under influence
Charles D. N. Pr burgh Pennsylvania was arrested overnight by Lieutenant Dorsey and Saturday Phobus Mewar released this morning on a $1,000 bond pending a hearing.
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Charles D. N. Prburgh
Lieut
Dorsey
Phobus
Former Countian Among Plane Crash Victims
Three men died when a private Beechcraft Bonanza crashed on a Martinsburg mountainside. Among the dead was Georgy Baker Treide, Baltimore attorney and Martinsburg Flying Service associate. others included a St Stone Co. manager and a Martinsburg Flying Service member. The crash occurred near Gerrardstown in the Shenandoah valley with overcast skies and authorities rushing to the scene.
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Martinsburg
Wo Val
Georgy Baker Treide
Baltimore
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Municipal
St Stone Company
Martire
Treide
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
Berkeley County
Sociates
Henry Ed. Treide
St. Paul Strein
Mat Martinsburg
Frank C. Thomandard
Parkinson
Mianan
Excess Profits Tax Proposed in President's Plan
President Truman asked Congress to enact a 4.2 billion dollar excess profits tax to curb peacetime profiteering. Representative Drnvell of Michigan supports the bill, arguing corporate profits after taxes exceed peacetime levels by about 100 percent and the public deserves protection.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Drnvell
D Mich
Department of Information Keeps Office Busy in Stacked Scene
In Annapolis on August 3 a clash of loud noises disrupted the Department of Information as volunteers including Ruth Burton and Dorothy Lane worked amid a bomblike commotion. Officials planned to relocate to the State House as events unfolded.
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Nmnapolis
Ruth Burton
Dorothy Lane
Court of Appeals
State House
Department
Big Four Foreign Ministers to Meet in Paris in September
A report on the conference last month, received by the French Foreign Office, hints at revived talks for a September Big Four Foreign Ministers meeting in Paris. Details remain under strict secrecy as officials evaluate Russian input and the paths to renewed diplomacy.
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Ambassada
Stalin
Paris
Strietést
Yves Chataienecay
Ann Tortens
Renly
Moscow Kremlin Talks Prompt Cautious European Optimism
London reports say British envoy Frank Roberts, after a two hour Moscow audience with Prime Minister Stalin, delivered a report to the Foreign Office now under study. Optimism mixed with caution as observers hope for a potential thaw in German postwar deadlock.
Cumberland Girl Wins Miss Maryland Title
Juanita Lonkaubaugh of Cumberland won Miss Maryland in Fort Hill stadium scoring 99 of 140 to earn a chance at the America crown in Atlantic City next month. Runners up were Norma Jean Cham Miss Frostburg and Dottie McClure Miss Baltimore.
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Upp
Eigh
Juanita Lonkabaugh
Cumberland
Maryland
Atlantic Cf J
Orma Jean Cham
Frostburg
Dottie McClure
Baltimore
Thomas Family of Martinsburg Honored in Local Circles
Funeral and family notices highlight the Thomas family of Martinsburg W Va naming Mrs Nell Chantler and Mr F S Thomas living in Buckeye WHS. Members include Ann wife of Dr C C Thomas of Charleston S C Frank Jr in U S Air Force and two daughters Sarah and Helen. Thomas relatives connect to Nicodemus Baker and Holmes D Baker.
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Thor
Buckeyst
Ites F. Thomas
Martinsburg
Nell Chantler
Hood College
Ann Thomas
C. C. Thomas
Charleston
Frank. Jr
U.S. Marines
Carolinas
Isses
Sarah
Helen Thomas
Glisses
Catherine
Thomas
Cariie H. Thomas
W. Va
Ore
A .W. Nicodemus
Holmes D. Baker
Freder
Treide
Daniel Baker
Baltimore
Hungary elects Szaksits president amid party volleys
Arpad Szaksits, former stonemason, journalist and poet, elected Hungary's president after Zoltan Tildy resignation. The Democratic Peoples party and the Women's Camp opposition walked out. lawmakers returned as the speaker declared Szaksits the winner. Deputy Premier Foomeriv and Premier Dinyes figure in the contested lineup.
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Budapest
Arpad Szaksits
Hungary
Teday
Zoltan Tildy
Victor
Imre Nagy
Svakasiis
Democratic Peoples Party
Jan Women’s Camp
United Communist-rulied Labor Party
Foomeriv
Lajos Dinnyes
Ament
Property sales records for two downtown parcels
Beeds recorn en were recorded in the office for the sale of several Dr and Mr. Laur ney shave solid the two and one half story br at ii East Second street and Airs Joseph J Nestor. Consideration around 17 560. according no revenus in tie AL Hardman has sald to Harry P Fraley the property at 468 West South street, consideration around 4 000.
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Laurney
East Second Street
Joseph J. Nestor
AL Hardman
Harry P. Fraley
West South Street
Hunt For Reds Takes Heat Off High Cost Of Living
Washington reports the hunt for Communists in government jobs is cited as easing public focus on rising living costs. Democrats say cost of living will be a major campaign issue, while Republicans hope to ride the controversy into the 1948 campaign. They note Dewey's upcoming role and possible allied actions as the election cycle resumes.
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Tokyo
Cirone
MacAdhurs
Oto
James
Eioa
MacArthur
Killen
Busie Linhis
Hoover
Japan
Communist Party
United States
MacArthour
Jouichi Tokuda
Ayushu
Washington
Senate
House
Moscowi
Truman
Trusary Agning
Thomas E. Dewey
New
Dewey
Mr. Truman
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Red Underground
State Dept
NLRB
J. Keener
West Fourth
Felling
Gausnier
Conti
Bertha J. Keeney
Focal Canni
Iverport
Dianes Todas
Eaward
Oro
Atlantic
Ihe Rociet
Hansrod
Middletown
Frank G Remsberg
Strief
By Eddy Gilmoree
Frank C. Thomas
George B. Treide
Die
Dept. OF Information
London
Foreign Office
Speci
Russia
Walter B. Smith
Y ¥Ves Chataieneau
Germany
Cumberland Girl
Virginia Democrats
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Stone Mason President
Beeds Recornen
Bufian
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