Stamp Work Will Require Overtime At Frederick Post Office
An augmented Frederick Post Office stamp unit may work through Saturday and Sunday to process the large flow of requests for Francis Scott Heycom five stamps. Officials estimate about 250 000 first day covers will be handled Monday with 62 staff plus added basement affixing. 309 000 stamps transferred to affs, many state bags filling fast. night work possible to meet deadlines.
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Frederick
Francis Scott Heycom
Hich
New York
Texas
New Jersey
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
California
Affs
Iit
Gettysburg
L. O. Orler
Getty Pa
Oyler
Francis. Okla
Scott
Miss
Rey. W. Va
C.O.D
No Charges After Fatal Accident Claims No Charges
A fatal accident near Emmitsburg resulted in the death of Robert Gordon Robinson twenty three of Chambersburg Route 3. Trooper Kenneth D Bon reported Robinson’s cousin Aliert LeRoy Stevens twenty six of Waynesboro Pa was driving the truck that ran off an embankment. Robinson appeared to be asleep and was crushed between a partially opened door as the vehicle rolled over. Authorities indicated no charges would be preferred while investigations continued.
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Robert Gordon Robinson
Chambersburg
Emmitsburg
Kenneth D. Bon
Robinson
Aliert LeRoy Stevens
Waynesboro
Robinssotl
Chambersourg
Baltimore
Chamber
Textile Mills Cut Back Working Days
Boston announces a four day work week in New England textile plants affecting thousands of workers. The cutbacks target mills producing high grade cotton goods like shirts and pajamas due to reduced orders. Experts expect no spread to the broader industry and a return to normal five day weeks by summer's end.
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Boston
New England
Final Services Held For Frank C. Thomas In Martinsburg
Frank C. Thomas native of West Virginia died in a Martinsburg plane crash. Funeral services were held at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. S. R. Havirk in charge. Burial was in Loudon Park. Thomas, a partner at White and Page, Princeton and Harvard Law School graduate, served as a Navy officer in WWII and was grandson of Daniel Baker. E. C. Parkinson, Martinsburg Company plant head, died in the same crash and his offices closed in respect.
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Frank C. Thomas
Prom W. Va
Ternoon
Tery
S. R
Cerardstowwn
Martinsburg Flying Service
Municipal
Edward C. Parkinson
Sudden Cold Grips Region Amid Heat Wave Relaxing
The report notes a sudden cold snap despite sunny conditions, with overnight lows from 46 to 54 across state police barracks and records for Aug 6. Officials mention lingering humidity and heat relieved only slightly by thunderstorms, while air conditioning units are shut down in many buildings.
Water service restored after line break near Fair Grounds
Water service returned to normal after the 8 inch Linganore line ruptured near the Fair Grounds. Repairs were underway and the break was secured to restore supply. In court, collateral forfeited before Magistrate Bennett in Feapies Court this morning.
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Rederick
Water Department
Linganore
Fair Grounds
En x. Bennett
Merum C. Seal Hage
Town
Paul E. Beaver
W. Va
Hay
L. Edwards
Kensington
Charles D. McLane
Melvin A. Snyder
R. A. Myers
Arthur Mc Rudy
Patrick J. Stakem, Jr
City Shivers In Law of 52
Frederick residents shivered as strong west-northwest winds pushed the temperature to 52 degrees. The weather observer warned the cool spell would likely persist through Sunday and followed muggy days with a windy shift. Overnight temps were about 35 degrees lower than the recent average, humidity dropped, and a 72 degree high was forecast for today with slight warming to come. Winds dried fields after four inches of rain, delaying farm work in the Frederick area until next week.
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Frederick
West End
City and County Schools Set to Open September 8
County and city schools will begin on September 8 with a county public wit opening for the fair term tax. A workshop plan started years ago will guide the meetings for all teachers at Frederick High School from September 3 to 3. This news notes a schedule of sessions and a reactivation of a long-running teacher workshop.
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Frederick High School
Five Miners Killed in Welch WV Mine Disaster
An early today collapse at the New River and Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Company mine near Welch West Virginia killed five miners and injured eight others. The disaster occurred about three miles west of Welch as rescue crews responded to the accident site. Weather factors included an extended forecast with rain potential affecting operations.
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Welch
W.va
Ralph
New River
Pocahontas
Vehicle crash kills Havre de Grace man in Elkton
Evans T. Lofan of Havre de Grace died when his car struck a large trailer truck and jammed underneath it near Elkton before dawn today. The article also notes a wartime note on U S silver usage during World War II.
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Elkton
Evans T. Lofan
Havre de Grace
United States
Wreckage Found From Plane With 52 Aboard
Wreckage including seats was found off Dakar on the African coast after an Air France seaplane bound for West Africa from Martinique disappeared. The US Coast Guard cutter Campbell reported slow steaming through debris fields about 70 miles off course. No American on board was identified among the 52 passengers and crew.
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New York
South K
U.S
Dakar
Air Force
Campbell
Air France
Congressional committees clash with wartime spy probe tactics
James Marlow notes a contrast between wartime Canadian private investigations that jailed suspects and the current U S public hearings led by the House Un American Activities Committee. He cites reputational harm to accused former officials, presidential criticism, and concerns about secret papers and loyalty inquiries affecting federal workers and government function.
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James Marlow
Washington
Congressional
House Un-American Activities Committee
Senate Investigating Committee
Un-American Activities Committee
Truman
Leasr
New York Times
Washington Evening Star
FBI
New York
Senate
Tett Sress
Ferguson
Congress
Mundt
West Powers Gear Up for Stalin Talks After Berlin Standoff
Western diplomats reported after a three hour interview with Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov that Washington London and Paris may press a new East West settlement approach. Britain France and the United States weigh next moves as they seek a Berlin accord and a Western German government plan this fall.
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Moscow
Aus
United States
Britain
France
Soviet Union
Berlin
Molotov
Vo ML Molotoy
Stalin
London
Ers’ Council
National Zeitung
U.S
Walter Bedell Smith
U. S
Frank Roberts
Smith
Roberts
Ofice
Commission Backs Insemination Within Marriage
A commission appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury approves artificial insemination when involving the husband and wife but condemns insemination from a donor. The 70 page report urges outlawing such practice outside marriage and says assisted insemination may be justified between spouses if normal intercourse yields no result. The group includes doctors theologians and lawyers and notes the report is not an official Church of England document. Rev Gio Fisher and Rev W R Matthews comment on the findings.
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London
Archbishop of
Canterbury
Commission of
Gio
Ofter the View
Public debate on wartime security investigations
The Times and The Star criticized the House Un American Activities committee for its methods. They contrasted it with Canada’s Royal Commission which held private hearings, weighed evidence, and published charges publicly. The Star warned of injustices to innocent persons.
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Theirs Ferguson
The
Times and
the Star
Rimk
Times
Royal Commission
Canada
House Un-American Activities Committee
Canadian Commission
Two Rare Francis Scott Key Articles Shown At Library
A Baltimore exhibition displays two rare items related to Francis Scott Key. The artifacts include a sheet owner Thomas Carr once an organist at St Paul Episcopal Church and a miniature Key portrait painted by Peticolas or Vallee.
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Francis Scott
Librar ‘Y
Aflarsf and
Hiss
Thomas Carr
Avery Fur Iure
St Johns College Co
St Pau Episcopal Church
Balto
T. C
Arusis Peticolas
Vallee
Maryland
Crump Forces Are Defeated in Tennessee Primary
In a violent statewide Democratic primary and county elections Crump backed candidates trailed in crucial races for U S Senate and Governor. Kefauver and Browning led in Shelby County while Crump faced a first statewide loss since 1928 amid gunfire and unrest in Polk and nearby counties.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
E. H. Crump
Memphis
Crump
U. S. Senate
Estes Kefauver
John A. Mitchell
U.S. Senate
Tom Stewart
Mitchell
Gorden Browning
McCord
Kefauver
Browning
Shelby County
Cooper Basin
Benton
Polk County
Polk
McMinn County
Athens
Hill McAlister
Henry Horton
Glade Valley Lions Host Conservationist Meeting
Glade Valley Lions Club heard District Soil Conservationist Carl L Ingling discuss an August 19 field day at the Thrasher farm near Jefferson and view a farm map and a conservation progress film from Iowa. Paul J Green introduced the speaker and the current information division of the Soil Conservation Service noted.
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Carl L. Ingling
Glade Valley Lions Club
Glade Valley
Walkersville
Engling
Thrasher Farm
Jefferson
Marion County
Iowa
William D. Powell
Paul J. Green
Market Quiet as Stocks Move Little on York Market
Market observers noted stocks barely budged from prior close while aviation tech headlines captured attention. A novelty item described as periscope style airliner navigational gear likened to submarine sextant readings sparked curiosity among readers.
Light Frost Across Wisconsin and Midwest Heat Gap
A garbled weather summary notes light frost in Wisconsin and cooler Midwest conditions. It mentions Cadillac Michigan Joliet and Rochester with minor temperature lines and the West Coast warmer, New England and Florida reporting clear skies with a slow rise in temperatures and no hot conditions observed.
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Wisconsin
Count Ste of Autuair
Midwest
Cadillac
Mich
Joliet
Rochester
Ulf
West Coast
Washington
New England
Florida
Frederick youths attend Camp Robert S. Barrett at Ritchie
Thirty two boys from Frederick join about 120 Baltimore youths at Camp Robert S Barrett under the Tri State Elks Association. The encampment runs weekly with 12 Maryland counselors and a special program led by David Fields of the University of Maryland.
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Frederick
Maryland South
Robert S. Barrett
Camp Ritchie
Tri-State Elks Association
Frederi
Baltimore Bays
Elks Lodge
Davi Fields
University of B Maryland
Maryland
Marshall McCauley
Frederick Lodge
Public hearings halted in Red Inquiry over Remington case
Senate panel suspends public sessions while continuing closed probes into Remington a Commerce Department official tied to wartime espionage. Rep Mundt notes testimony may show a Communist spy network reaching high government levels. Tom Clark and FBI records cited amid partisan conflict.
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Ehaides
Truian
Ets Ferguson
R-Mich
Investig
At- Gentl
Tom Clark
Supac Tal Ebl
Willian
Mouse Un-Amores
Rep
Remington
Commerce Department
Elizabeth T. Bentley
Miss Bentley
New York
Washington
Ferguson
Senate
Further Probe of Robbery
Sheriff Guy Anders said a new effort is underway to determine the present criminal status of Robert Lee Popkins, jailed near Point of Rocks for the armed robbery of John W. Owens. West Virginia parole records and a Virginia official’s reply are being reviewed to explain Popkins prior custody and parole revocation in 1943 for attempted armed robbery. A charge accusing Hopkins in the Owens robbery has been issued.
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Guy Anders
Virginia
Robert Lee Pop- 22
John W. Owens
Point of Rocks
Popkins
West Virginia
Popki
Esc
Hopkins
Ovens
C A L R To Visit Rey Birthplace And Grave
The Ross Society attendance marks a pilgrimage to a birthplace and grave with a color guard and Taps by Robert Brandfield. A divorce case involving a U S Air Force veteran and his Chinese court status is noted as denied.
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C. Alr
Rey
Ross Society
Thomas Boulevard
Leslie Chittenden
Miss Rebbeth
John R. J
S Abel
The
Robert Brandfield
Bivorce
PoNeese
Highpoint
N. C
U. S. Air Force
Cours
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Rockville
Baltimore Weather Bureau
Armer
Commission
Eduard S Ueare
Jin McCord
Rockivery Cou Ice Reno
Geaih Todas
Burst Medical Corp Provencal
York
Warren
Thurmont
Leon W. Johnson
5Th Air Force
Europe
Johnson
Colombia
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