Man killed in Route 32 truck crash near Emmitsburg
Robert Gordon Robinson 73 of Chambersburg died from a skull fracture after a truck overturned on Route 32 east of Emmitsburg. Driver Allen LeRoy Stever 16 of Warnersville escaped with minor injuries. Injuries also reported from a Route 15 collision near Gettysburg and a three-vehicle mishap on a different road. Weather noted heavy rainfall with record seven month totals. no further details on the cave-in near East Sixth Street.
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Burg
Robert Gordon Robinson
Chambersburg
Emmitsberg
Tanervor
Allen LeRoy Stever
Warnesboro
Stevens
R. K. Chambersburg
Robinson Red
Franklin
Annie Warner
Gettysburg
Tate
Harry J. Tashjian
Binghamton
N. V
Eckert
Fairfield
Tashjian
Sis
Patricia Anne Yo Iton
Emmitsbura
Hasthe
Rouzee
Z. Wouse Falls
Police
East Sixth Street
Marshall Staub
Monocacy
Potomac
Maryland P O S O A Election Is Held
Ellerslie last night at the 30th annual state camp Clifton Close of Ellerslie was elected president of the Maryland Patriotic Order Sons of America. Other officers named include William J. Carter of Baltimore vice president Alden Lowerr of Ellerslie master of forms Isaac Kallinsky of Baltimore secretary S J Miller of Baltimore treasurer ALB Shaffer of Ellerslie inspector Roland Martin of Baltimore guard Charles W Fleetwood of Baltimore W Volk and H E Fishell Cumberland trustees J F Zimmmerman of Ellersite chaplain and P Miller of Ellers conductor.
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Ellerslie
Clifton Close
Maryland Patriotic Order Sons of America
William J. Carter
Baltimore
Alden Lowerr
Isaac Kallinsky
S. J. Miller
Alb. Shaffer
Roland Martin
Charles W. Fleetwood
W. Volk
H. E. Fishell
Cumberland
J. F. Zim- Merman
Ellersite
P. Miller
Eliers
Rain Shortage Affects Hancock Fruit Harvest
Rain needed in Hancock Maryland delays harvest as peaches apples and pears suffer. Earlier corn damage reported. deeds recorded show land sales near Route 240 with values around 9000 dollars. Frank Walker, 61, WV Liquor Commission cashier died in Washington County Hospital.
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Irs
Charl
Tevenue
Frank Walker
Hagerstown
West Virginia Liquor Control Commission
Charles Town
W. Va
Washington County
Missing French seaplane 32 found with all aboard safe
Paris reports spread that the missing French seaplane no 32 with 52 aboard may have been found off the Sou Atlantic. Air France officials skeptical while the agency claimed 631 and 40 passengers with 12 crew were saved. Later the report lacked precision and could not be confirmed.
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Paris
Atlantic
Air France
Martinique
French West Africa
Farseilles
Dewey and Stassen Discuss Inflation Strategy
The article notes a late fast run discussion on inflation involving Dewey and Stassen. It mentions Dewey talking with the former Minnesota governor at his Quak two home, and references their campaign strategy as a recurring topic this week.
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Ihe
Jean Dewey
Stassen
GOP
Dewey
Jury Trial Set in Kiine Case Near Ellerton
A jury trial has begun for Earl H. Kiine near Ellerton over a charge of contributing to the delinquency of his year old son. The hearing in the County Court is expected to delay the case to the regular September term of Circuit Court. The boy is living in a foster home.
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Earl H. Kiine
Ellerton
Duvenue
Edwin F. Nikkx
Kline
Truman Civil Rights Program Dies in Senate Deadlock
The 1945 civil rights push collapses as the Senate, led by southern Democrats, blocks the bill eliminating poll taxes and advancing anti lynching measures. Republicans concede future rules change in January but drop the program for 1948, while political speak centers on race, voting, and federal action.
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James Marlow Kington
Truman
Congress
Senate
South
Hugh
New Hampshire
Tomorow
Henry Wallace
Progressive Party
Philadelphia
Mr. Truman
Field Days Listed By State Fair Board
Twenty five other agricultural events are listed from September 1 to December 9 covering Holstein judging and Hereford tours. Indian Spring Farm Darlington hosts events with Harford Baltimore and Carroll counties holding field cer days. Friday and Saturday tours are noted in Southern Maryland region. Negro killed in accident near Glen Burnie on Ritchie highway and Furnace Branch road.
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Manced Towsen
Augland State Fai
Ude
J. Homer Remsbert Farm
Harford
Baltimore
Carrolll County
Indian Spring Farm
Darlington
Ferndale
Ritchie Highway
Furnace Branch Road
Glen Burnie
Break In Big Water Main Cuts Supply
A water main rupture near Shank and Etzler behind the Fair Grounds dropped city pressure from 75 to 15 pounds around 12:35 a m. Crews led by Superintendent William J. Davis fought rain and mud to reach the break and began repairs, with pressure later rising as valves were shut. Linden Hills and nearby barracks suffered water shortages while excavation continued and a 12 foot pipe section was prepared for installation.
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Linganere
Wiliam J. Davis
Shank and Etzler
Fair Grounds
Water Department
City Register
Fishing Creek
Linganore
Linden Hills
Davis
Western powers press for possible Berlin accord talks
Reports from Berlin say Western diplomats including US Ambassador Chataigneau and British envoy Roberts held high level talks with Walter Bedell Smith. They discussed Berlin and prospects for a Soviet meeting with Stalin while noting no new appointment with Molotov. Meanwhile Russians tighten border blocks near Luneburg with road closures and obstructions.
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Prime Tee Ste
Gt Ag
Amba
Walter Bedell Smith
Yves Chatsigneau
Envo Roberts
Geoffrey Harrison
Stalin
V. M. Molotov
Soviet Union
Berlin
Luneberg
Hamburg
Antique Displays Spark Francis Scott Key Day Celebration
Local merchants open their windows with tableaux and antique shows as part of the city’s August 9 Francis Scott Key Day celebration. Displays cover old transport, clothing, books, china, stamps, and knick knacks with lights on until 10 pm.
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Patrick Streets
Bennett's
Abs. Wey
Young
Shema
West Patrick Street
Baughman
Col. L. Victor Baughman
Ccty
Well Known Carroll Countian Dies Suddenly
Walter L. Rentzel, a Carroll County resident and former Uniontown butcher and Union Bridge grocer, died suddenly at University Hospital Baltimore from a cerebral hemorrhage. Born April 11 1884 in Fairfield Pennsylvania he was 63. Survived by wife Edna Stick Renizel two daughters Mrs Edward Myers Uniontown and Mrs Gerald Lightner Union Bridge two brothers Elmer and Harry Rentzel Gettysburg six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He belonged to the Lutheran Church at Uniontown and IOOF Lodge Taneytown. Services were to be held Sunday at 2:30 PM at the late residence with Rev officiating. Interment in the Lutheran cemetery.
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Walter L. Rentzel
Carroll County
Denly
Univer
Baltimore
Uniontown
Union Bridge
Fairfield
Tate William
Hulda Rockwell Renizel
Edna Stick Renizel
Edward Myers
Gerald Lightner
Elmer
Harry Rentzel
Gettysburg
Lutheran Arch
Eniontown
Ioof Lodge
Taneytown
Ceme- D. D
Unclear OCR Summary From U N Lean Bill
Fragmentary text references a United Nations measure described as rushed. Mentions a cost per hour and a regular session but lacks coherent details or verifiable entities.
Primaries in Nashelle Tennessee choose senator and governor
Tennessee Democrats and Republicans hold primaries to name their choices for U S Senator and Governor. The vote tests the E H Crump Democratic machine in Memphis and shapes major party leadership.
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Nashelle
Tenn
Tennessee
United States
E. H. Crump
Memphis
Metropolitan Opera Plans 148-39 Season Amid Union Demands
The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a 1948-49 season after failing to reach agreements with unions including Local 80 and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. Musicians seek a weekly minimum of 139.50, while other crews stalled talks. the Opera faced the possibility of closing for the first time in 50 years without a deal.
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New York
I Ternat Ay
Metropolit Opera
Ats
Metropoltal
Dymh
Metoen
Met
American Federation
To Seaman” Opera Association
Ue Alet
International
AFL
Controversy Over Miss Maryland Title Sparks Local Debate
Miss Juanita Lockabaugh's victory as Miss Maryland is challenged by Frostburg critics who cite alleged pageant irregularities. Cumberland Junior Chamber defends the result while Miss America director Miss Eleanor Slaughter denies unfairness reports from Atlantic City.
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Cumberland
Juanita Lockabaugh
Maryland
Frostburg
Cumberland Junior Chamber of Commerce
Erma Jean Chambers
Miss Cumberland
George L. Wehler
Atlantic City
Looka
Baugh
Jack Moore
The
Miss Slaughter
Bride-To-Be Brutally Attacked in Clearwater Florida
Police report a prominent young bride-to-be was assaulted by a Black suspect near her parents’ home in Clearwater. She fought to defend a public safety item in a dresser drawer as two physicians treated injuries including head wounds and throat trauma. Bloodhounds aided a statewide search as officers pursued the suspect.
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Clearwater
Fla
Todas
Jefferson I. Eliott
Eliott
Nedra
Mabine T
Bond Set On False Pretense Charge For Naom K Ha wood
Bond of 1570 has been posted before Magistrate Alton Y Bennett for release of Naom K Ha wood Roffersville pending grand jury action on a charge of obtaining 425 dollars by false pretense from Middle to Savings Bank. Warrant joined L Routzahn president of the bank and charges that on June 30 the woman, by false pretense, secured 425 dollars with intent to defraud. The case is redrafted to involve a check passed by the defendant. It will come before the September grand jury.
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Alton Y. Bennett
Naom
K. Hawood
Roffersville
L. Routzahn
Ewing Calls for Prompt Hearing on Education Campaign Charge
Washington reports Senator Ewing demands a prompt public hearing after denouncing a letter from ex Education Chief Studebaker. He says the document censored a warning against Communism at a Massachusetts high school principals meeting and calls for investigations by Senator Ferguson and others.
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Washington
Federal Security
Ewing
Education
John W. Studebaker
Studebaker
Office of Education
Massachusetts
Ee Studebaker
Ferguson
R-Mieh
Bridges
Judebak
Nee
Michigan
Housing Bill Advances to Senate Floor
The Senate committee today prepared an amended Taft-Blender-Wargner bill for the Senate floor after subcommittee action. Market gains in New York slipped from early momentum but fractional advances remained. Israel asked Count Folke Bernadotte to convey an invitation to Arab nations for peace talks.
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Todati Ng
Senate
New York
Israel
Falke Bernadotte
Arab Nations
Truman Seeks Peace as Congress Faces Debates
President Truman spoke at a news conference urging action on the atomic bomb ban after UN safeguards, while defending congressional hearings as not yielding new indictments and criticizing the damage from testimony. He remained hopeful for peace and criticized espionage probes as harming reputations.
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Congress
Trent Se
Trumansso
Weanohe
Moscow
United Nations
Truman
FBI
Hiss Denies Communist Ties Under Oath
Alger Hiss testified before the House Un-American Activities committee that he is not and has never been a member of the Communist party. He denied meeting Whittaker Chambers and said he would like to meet Chambers to discuss the matter.
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Washington
Alger Hiss
State Department
Communist Party
Hiss
House Un-American Activities Committee
Whittaker Chambers
Red Underground
Chambers
Time Magazine
Assault and Battery Hearing Is Continued
A hearing for John Spencer Jr. versus Alfred Snowden was postponed to next Thursday at 10 30 in Peppies Court. The case stems from a Mt Airy shooting on July 1 when Snowden was suspected of firing a shot that pierced Spencer’s head and lodged in his throat. Spencer survived after hospitalization at Frederick Memorial Hospital. The incident was investigated by State Trooper William A Mutchner. Collateral forfeitures before Jon Y Bennett were by Wendell Fiora Jr for a vehicle without plates. Arrests were made by State Troopers James H L Ridge and Melvin A Snyder.
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John Spencer, Jr
Mt. Airy
Alfred J. Snowden
Fountain Mills
Peppies Court
Mt. Aire Inn
Mt. Airy Junction
Snowden
Spencer
Frederick Memorial Hospital
William A. Mutchner
Jon Y. Bennett
Wendell Fiora, Jr
James H. L
ML. Ridge
Melvin A. Snyder
U S Breaks Own Mark In Supplying Berlin
The United States and Britain intensified airlift to Berlin as Western conferences with Russia proceeded. The U S Air Force reported 2,104 tons of supplies carried in 303 flights, a new record. The Royal Air Force tally reached about 1,000 tons in 242 flights.
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Ber
United States
Britain
Berlin
Russia
U.S. Air Force
Arrests Docketed for Disturbing the Peace
Two arrests were docketed overnight by city police for disturbing the peace. Individuals named Walter Wetzell and Myra Wetzell of Bill Avenue are held on bonds of three dollars and cash, respectively. Officer Burras made the arrests.
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Walter Wetzell
Myra Wetzell
Bill Avenue
Cas
Esch
Burras
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Igop
Cerlesson
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OKK
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