Tons of Melons Smash on Pike in Wrecks
Eight tons of watermelons on a tractor trailer led to a chain of weekend crashes along the National highway near South Mountain. One injury, four near escapes, and heavy property damage were reported as the truck collided with two cars, went over, and drenched a rescuer. Police charged drivers Fox and Dacey after investigations at Boonsboro.
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Pete Ray
Thomasville
South Mountain
Ray
Corp
Waller K. May
Hagerstown
Pike
Crowl
Washington County
Robert Dacey
Miami
Fla
Frederick
Woodrow Fox
Dacey
Bessie Barker
Corp. May
Fox
Mab
Braddock Heights
Baltimore
Middletown
Weil Bros
Claude L. Crampton
East Sixth Street
Anthony Prato
Prato
O. Fred Ridenour
Col Baughman Hosts Big Picnic At Poplar Terrace
About one hundred guests from Maryland and nearby states attended a Sunday outing at Col E. Austin Baughman’s Poplar Terrace estate near Frederick. Music by Dick Gardner and his orchestra with Baltimore radio comedian William Otgole as master of ceremonies.
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Maryland
Col E. Austin Baughman
Poplar Terrace
Frederick
Dick (Hotcha) Gardner
William Otgole
Baltimore
Answers to Cranium Crackers on Page Four
Questions list ten original amendments as Bill of Rights. The bulk of India lies between seas Bay of Bengal. Aaron Burr fatally wounded Alexander Hamilton in a duel. The present Secretary of Commerce is Daniel C. Roper.
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India
Arabian Sea
Bay of Bengal
Aaron Burr
Alexander Hamilton
Daniel C. Roper
Taesead and EUR funding in bid for new tech station
A compact note reports Taesead and European funds backing a proposed tech station. Key entities include Taesead and EUR sessions, with potential support from regional authorities. The item notes planned location and financial outline without detailing final approvals.
Maddened By Traffic Tags Man Kills Five in Park
In New York on August 14 a man enraged by traffic summonses opened fire in Central Park during a police memorial service. Charles San Filippo, about 46, fired a rifle and shotgun, wounding five and dying after about 20 shots. Police found two summonses on him. his car was nearby.
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New York
Central Park
Charles San Filippo
San Filippo
Plan Rebuilding Of Millville Plant
Winchester Virginia August 14 officials of the Northern Virginia Power Co stated plans to rebuild immediately the Millville Va power station ruined by lightning last Wednesday night causing about 300000 dollars in losses. An investigation showed the plant was virtually a total loss with warped machinery and damage extending to a new waterwheel installed beneath a cement door. The Northern Virginia Power Company and Potomac Edison Company are involved. In a separate note a housewife Jean explains a cake can be baked one day and iced the next.
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Winchester
Northern Virginia Power Co
Millville
Northern Virginia Power Company
Potomac Edison Company
German Flyers Return Home From New York nonstop
Berlin reports four crew members landed the Brandenburg at Templehoff at 9:57 a.m. after a 19 hour 55 minute nonstop flight from New York. The 23 passenger airliner completed the first non stop Germany United States round trip, shaving 5 hours 50 minutes from earlier records and surpassing Wiley Post’s record.
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Berlin
Germany
Brandenburg
Templehoff
New York
United States
Wiley Post
Heat Draws Crowds to Pools and Picnics on Warm Sunday
Heat lured hundreds to swimming pools and picnic grounds as August temperatures returned to near normal. The day saw a 93 degree afternoon high and a 69 degree low, with clear skies and low humidity making for pleasant conditions. Overnight temperatures have been mild, with Friday’s low of 55 degrees marking a cool spell.
Hollywood Stars Back Communism, Says Investigator
Washington reports that Hollywood celebrities are using large salaries to fund communist activities. Edward Sullivan, a House un American activities committee investigator, said evidence shows radical activities are rampant in Hollywood studios. He noted many stars oppose subversive activity but fear public vilification and being dropped by studios if they speak out.
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Washington
Hollywood
Congress
Special
House Committee
Edward Sullivan
Accept Transfer Of Rev Mr Gleichman
The Evangelical Lutheran church in this city ratified the council’s recommendation to accept the resignation of assistant pastor Rev Paul H Gleichman who will sail for missionary work in India in mid October. A committee of Byron Winebrewer Dr Durrow Miss Katherine Weiner will draft resolutions on the service of the assistant pastor while another committee with Rev Dr Amos J Traver will study the situation and report later. Members include J D Hann Dr Charles Broadrup from the church council and Mrs Clarence R Bussard Robert L Smith from the congregation.
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Congregation of
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church Council
Paul H. Gleichman
India
Byron A. Winebrewer
Durrow
Katherine Weiner
Cumberland
Amos J. Traver
Gleichman
J. D. Hann
Charles Broadrup
Clarence R. Bussard
Robert L. Smith
Germany Versus Allies as Armistice Tensions Rise
Moscow reports a near clash at Changkufeng after armistice terms. Soviet Tass says Japanese troops advanced to within yards of Soviet forces and withdrew 80 meters after talks. London notes German army mobilization and six week maneuvers near Czechoslovakia as Europe watches.
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Moscow
Changkufeng
Changkuteng Hill
Tass
Soviet Commissar of Foreign Affairs
London
Germany
Britain
France
Czechoslovakia
Europe
Czechoslovak
Roosevelt Cruises With Hopkins on Potomac Yacht
President Roosevelt sailed last night on the government yacht Potomac with Harry Hopkins of the Works Progress Administration to discuss relief plans and to shape a radio address set for tomorrow at 9 30 p m EST. The speech will mark the third anniversary of the Social Security Act and will avoid naming any individuals or states in criticism of Congress critics.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Harry Hopkins
Works Progress
Hopkins
Potomac
Congress
Queen Mary Sets New Ocean Crossing Record Both Ways
The Queen Mary completed the eastward crossing from Ambrose Light to Bishop's Rock in 3 days 20 hours 42 minutes at an average 31.69 knots, surpassing the Normandie to claim the Atlantic blue ribbon. The record rounds out her westbound time, beating Normandie's previous mark by 1 hour 14 minutes.
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London
Cunard White Star
Bishop's Rock
Ambrose Light
New York
Normandie
Divorce Granted To Mrs Baumgardner
A divorce has been granted Mire Josephine Larkin Baumgardner of New York from her husband Richard B Baumgardner. The action was finalized by an agreement filed in Taxa Mexico. Mrs Baumgardner, former New York and London actress known as Josephine Larkin, and also as Dick Gardner, leads the Hotehis Club orchestra in Urbana. The couple wed many years ago.
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Josephine Larkin Baumgardner
New York
Richard B Baumgardner
Taxa
Mexico
Baumgard
Ner
London
Josephine Larkin
Baumgardner
Dick (Hotcha) Gardner
Urbana
Téiery
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Arthur Day
New War
Hazard
Queen Mary
Ocean
I. Q
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John Metaxas
Pauline
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Office
Delphey’s
C. E. Cline & Son
College
Cash’s Cement
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Mrs. Baumgardner
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Simmons
C. C. Carty, Inc
Patrick St
Frederick, Md
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