Water Use Yesterday Sets Record in Frederick
Water consumption yesterday reached a record 3,465,000 gallons in Frederick with Linganore pumping 1,827,000 and Fishing Creek reservoir 1,638,000 gallons. City officials noted the million gallon elevated tank has provided relief during the drought and forecast only slight thunderstorm chances. County towns reported adequate supplies, with Brunswick full and Walkersville Middletown and Emmitsburg in good shape.
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Frederick
tWater
William J Davis
Elmer F. Munshower
Linganore T
Fishing Creek
Davis
Singanore
Brunswick
Washington County
Loudoun County
Potomac River
Knoxville
Thurmont
Annie Laurie
Annie Laurie Place
Walkersville
Middletown
Myersville
Emmitsburg
Mt. Airy
Civil Defense Plans Mapped In Baltimore
Civil defense leaders from Baltimore and four surrounding counties laid out a plan to protect the area in case of an atomic attack. Lt Col David G McIntosh announced steps include training 100,000 Red Cross volunteers, establishing emergency welfare centers as reunification points, and coordinating dispersal and alert plans with fire police and utilities. Radio, radiological, and medical law aspects are under development with Johns Hopkins Hospital experts aiding the two latter projects.
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Baltimore
David G. McIntosh
Red Cross
Col
McIntosh
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Eagles Meet All-Stars In Grid Curtain-Raiser
Chicago August 11 The Philadelphia Eagles two time defending champions meet the College All-Stars at Soldier Field in the 17th annual game. Eagles were 14 to 24 point favorites over the collegians in the curtain raiser for the season with about 90 000 fans expected and kickoff at 8 30 p.m. est. The game will be broadcast and televised.
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Chicago
Philadelphia Eagles
Soldier Field
Eagles
Collegians
Lake Front Stadium
Conditions Of Streams At Frederick Junction And Point Of Rocks
The Monocacy at Frederick Junction is clear and the Potomac at Point of Rocks is clear, indicating good water conditions for local navigation and farming use.
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Frederick Junction
Potomac
Point of Rocks
Income Taxes To Cost More in Senate Plan
Washington August 11 The Senate Finance committee approved an annual increase of about 3 billion dollars in personal income taxes. The bill authorizes deeper deductions from over 30 million taxpayers starting October 1. Exemptions for American fighting forces below commissioned ranks in Korea and hostilities areas are considered. If enacted, individual tax obligations may rise up to 20 percent in some brackets with withholdings on wages rising from 15 to 18 percent.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Korea
Senate
House
Jack Frost
Agriculture Department
Two Robberies In Nearby Areas Under Investigation
Montgomery county detectives and State Police report separate investigations into break in and thefts at Bartons store in Dickerson and Harris garage in Buckeystown. Robbers entered through rear windows, took groceries meat cash tobacco cigars candy a fountain pen and other items, then escaped via the entry points used. State Trooper Patrick Stakem Jr leads the Buckeystown case while Sgts Frank Griggs and J B Day head the Dickerson inquiry.
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Montgomery County
Barracks B
Barton's
Dickerson
Harris’ Garage
Buckeystown
Frank Griggs
J. B. Day
Griggs
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Charles W. Harris
James Soper
Soper
Patrick Stakem, Jr
Pingley Hurt in Route 26 Car Crash near Ceresville
State Police identified the injured driver as Charles Ford Pingley 41 of 300 block Sherman Avenue after a one car wreck on Route 26 near Ceresville at 12 15 PM He suffered possible skull fracture internal injuries and multiple limb fractures plus abrasions and bruises He was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital by state police ambulance The 1948 Chevrolet coupe was towed to Key Chevrolet with the car nearly demolished.
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Charles Ford Pingley
Sherman Avenue
Ceresville
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Chevrolet
Two Held On Charge Of Passing Bad Check
Garland L Forrest and Martin J Reiley of Brunswick and Frederick were jailed after a forged check was passed on a Frederick merchant August 1. Deputy Crouse said bond was set at 2000 each after conference with State's Attorney Nikirk. Sidney G Laramore held for September grand jury after false pretense hearing. he escaped from jail over a year ago and returned last week.
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Garland L. Forrest
Martin J. Reiley
Brunswick
Frederick
George F. Crouse
Holmes Painter
M. E. McGaha
B. and
Crouse
Edwin F. Nikirk
Sidney G. Laramore
Peoples Court
Laramore
8620 Men In Reserves To Be Called Up
The Army announced it will activate 7,862 reserve captains and lieutenants not in the Organized Reserve, to begin active duty by Oct. 6 for 21 months. It will also recall 1,582 medical, dental, veterinary, and medical service corps officers. Breakdowns show transfers from Second Army states and various branches with age limits and eligibility, aiming for a nationwide spread while preferring voluntary medical corps recalls.
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Washington
Army
Organized Reserve Corps
Congress
Dental, Veterinary and Medical Service Corps
Medical and Medical Service Corps
Dental Corps
Veterinary Corps
Organized Reserve
National Guard
Second Army
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Ohio
Virginia
West Virginia
Delaware
Kentucky
Engineers
Signal
Infantry
Armored
Field
Coast Artillery
Adjutant General
Chemical
Ordnance
Quartermaster
Finance
Security
Intelligence
Department of the Army
Portfolio Of Atomic Papers Is Recovered
Scotland Yard says it recovered a portfolio of secret atomic research papers stolen from an official of the British Ministry of Supply. A man arrested at Folkestone is being questioned in London. The papers disappeared when Frank M. Greenlees left a suitcase unguarded at Euston Station. The suitcase was later found intact at Folkestone. Greenlees was asked to travel from Risley to confirm no papers were missing.
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London
Scotland Yard
Ministry of Supply
Folkestone
Frank M. Greenlees
Supply Ministry
Risley
Greenlees
Euston
Churchill presses for a united Western Europe army
In Strasbourg Churchill urged immediate creation of a unified European army to defend the West against Russia. He said two years remain to avert a third World War and called for a democratic, U.S.-aligned force working with Canada and the United Nations Security Council.
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Strasbourg
France
Winston Churchill
Russia
West
Britain
European Consultative Assembly
Europe
Churchill
West Germany
United States
Canada
United Nations Security Council
Military Says 5 6 Percent Steel Take Will Do
Washington reports that even with a new rearmament program the steel portion needed by the military will likely be five to six per cent of U S production. A Munitions Board official says it can supply planes ships tanks and guns without harming civilian industry while preserving stockpiled strategic materials for a potential future war. The board plans to divert nonessential steel and maintain current civilian output, with stockpiles accumulating to cover possible shortages. 71 stockpile items include metals minerals rubber oils and drugs.
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Washington
Munitions Board
Truman
Congress
Dismantling German Industry Nears Completion
Western allied authorities said dismantling of German industry will be finished by October 1, save for one plant. Reports also note talks among America, Britain, and France on industrial rearmament to bolster Western Europe against the Communist threat.
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Frankfurt
Germany
America
Britain
France
Western Europe
West Germany
Ruhr
New Network To Cater To Smaller Stations
Hollywood, Aug. 11. The Progressive Broadcasting System plans to begin operations around Nov. 1 catering to smaller stations. Larry Finley, president, announced that top entertainers will headline programs. Except for news, shows will originate in Hollywood. Applications from 228 stations. 3M by launch.
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Hollywood
Progressive Broadcasting System
Larry Finley
Fleas Flies And Fish Among Enemies Of Troops In Korea
Washington reports Army medical experts warn fleas flies and ash mosquitoes rats and other pests threaten troops in Korea. Troops receive vaccines and guidance. water sanitation food hazards and disease risks are outlined with emphasis on malaria dysentery and trench foot. Major risks include typhus dengue cholera and tapeworm from freshwater fish and undercooked seafood.
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Korea
Washington
Army
Tery
Prince Becomes Belgian Monarch After Leopold’s Banished Reign
In Brussels the Crown Prince Baudouin swore as Prince Royal after Parliament approved transferring royal powers from Leopold. The final vote was 349 to eight, ending Leopold’s 1945 banishment for surrender to German forces in World War II.
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Brussels
Belgium
Baudouin
Leo
Poldly
Prince Royal
Senate
Chambers of Deputies
Leopold
Suit to Recover Damages for Leased Plane Crash
Howard L. Stevens of Frederick and Hansonville sues James Kent in Circuit Court for 3000 dollars claiming the Aeronica TAC leased to Kent was damaged in a crash caused by Kent's careless flying. Stevens, operator of Stevens Airport, says the plane struck telephone and electric lines at low altitude after allegedly puzzing and other low firing, and was demolished upon re possession.
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Howard L. Stevens
Frederick and
Hansonville
Stevens Airport
James Kent
Frederick
R. F. D. Stevens
Kent
W. Jerome Offutt
Miller
Stevens
Deeds Recorded for Property Sales in Local Clerk's Office
Deeds were recorded for several property sales. Earl F Hargett to Lloyd K Hoover on West Seventh Street extension for about 10500 dollars. Hargetts purchase four building lots on West Seventh Street in Rosedale for about 2000 dollars. Kehner to Carlos Bartlett residential property along Yellow Springs to Hamburg road in Tuscarora district for about 7000 dollars. Adlai Magee to Corona Volkman building lot 1033 acres on Ridge Row from Braddock Heights to Ward High Knob for about 1500 dollars.
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Earl F. Hargett
Lloyd K. Hoover
West Seventh Street
Hargett
Paul Crum
Rosedale
Carroll H. Kehner
Carlos E. Bartlett
Yellow Springs
Hamburg
Tuscarora
Adlai S. Magee
Corona Volkman
Ridge Rown
Braddock Heights
High Knob
Five Day Forecast for Maryland Delaware
A five day outlook shows generally fast and cooler conditions over the weekend with a warm stretch early next week. Showers are likely around Monday in Western Maryland and about Monday or Tuesday across the rest of the district. Cooler again Wednesday with temperatures averaging a little below normal.
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Maryland
Delaware
Bridgeheads Eased By U S Forces Across Naktong River
General MacArthur's headquarters reports most Communist bridge heads along the Naktong River have been eased by American units except Changmyong. Heavy fighting continues at Naktong breaches with enemy strength concentrated near Changnyeong. UN counterattacks in the Pohang corridor referenced as Pohang reported fallen by AP correspondent Leif Erickson.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Naktong River
Changmyong
Changinong
Pohang
United Nations
Kigye
Associated Press
Leif Erickson
Eighth Army
Korea
Brunswick votes down two way radio plan for police car
The Brunswick town council rejected a proposal to install two way radio communication in police vehicles by a 3 to 2 vote. Mayor Wirts and supporters backed tying into the State Police network for improved service. opponents cited cost and practicality. Police members urged the upgrade as routine progress on local street improvements continued.
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Stanley T. Wirts
David Riser
Walter Wheeler
Albert H. Danner
Ernest C. Willey
3B. B. Harsh
Brunswick Jamaica
New Russian Made Weapon Captured On Front
American troops capture a new Russian made automatic weapon on the South Korean front. It fires five shots at once and resembles a pom pom machine gun.
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U. 5. 5Th
Korea
Allied Help on Way to Pohang and Airfield Fight
Allied help was on the way to Pohang on Korea's east coast as Reds pressed a night battle for the key American airstrip southeast of Pohang. U S. tanks and South Korean troops neared the field while air support fought at dawn and reinforcements prepared to join the defense.
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Tokyo
Pohang
Eighth Army
Rockete
Twe
Korea
Air Force
Chinju
U. S. 35Th
8Th Army
U. N
Sth Marine
Kosong
Nektong
Taegu
Nektong River
United Nations
Pusan
Aix
Sea of Japan
U. S. First Cavalry Division
Naktong River
A. P
Hal Boyle
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Montgomery
C.F. Pingley
Dental
Veterinary Service Corps
U. S
West Europe
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Prince
U.S
Howard C. Davidson
Union Memorial Hospital
Maj
Gen Davidson
New Design Road
Jefferson Patterson
Athens
Greece
Frederick County
State Tax Commission
Blue Duck Inn., Inc
Capital Block
Hazel G. Kepner
Luella M. Stouter
Ralph B. Kessel
Fairfield
Akron
B. F. Goodrich Tire and Rubber Co
Goodrich
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