Frederick Soap Box Derby winners and guests visit Frederick
After the Akron Derby the Frederick contingent reported strong support for Basil Day and his car. George B. Delaplaine Jr and P. Turner shared notes on local enthusiasm and a Michigan reporter noted Frederick’s history of near misses. Jack Dempsey attended as guest of honor and chatted with national reporters.
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Chevrolet
Frederick
Akron
Ohio
George B. Delaplaine, Jr
P. Turner
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Jack Dempsey
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Delaplaine
Dempsey
John Umberger
Monrovia
News- Post
Derby
Fredericksonians
Monthly Meeting Of C. C. Directors Held
Frederick Chamber of Commerce directors met for their regular dinner session at Vindobona Hotel in Brad dock Heights. E. C. Lanner was elected to the agriculture section, committees prepared reports for September, and the annual Dutch treat picnic was announced for Gambrill State Park with tickets available at the Key hotel office.
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C. of C. Entertainment Committee
Gambrill State Park
C. of C
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Truman Tells Rhee Victory Is Assured
President Truman declared victory assured in Korea in a message to South Korea's Syngman Rhee on the second anniversary of the postwar republic. He denounced the Communist invader and affirmed Korea's right to freedom and democracy. The White House released the message. Housing agency approves 15080 for planning two Hagerstown projects including an elementary school and Fountaindale addition.
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Truman
South Korea
Syngman Rhee
Republic
Mr. Truman
Rhee
Korea
White House
Housing and Home Finances Agency
Hagerstown
Fountaindale
Ground Broken For Hospitals Ground Broken For Hospitals
Governor Lane broke ground for three new hospital buildings under Maryland a 1949 expansion program. At Spring Grove and Springfield Hospitals the 100 bed units will house severely disturbed patients with modern nursing units and shared facilities. The events drew about 200 staff patients and relatives as the governor and officials toured the sites and drove a tractor.
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Maryland
Spring Grove Hospital
Baltimore
Springfield Hospital
General Assembly
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Clifton T. Perkins
John B. Funk
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Perkins
Funk
Virgil Richardson
Train with Explosives Stalls in Perth Amboy
A 21 car freight train plastered with high explosives signs stalled for two and a half hours in Perth Amboy New Jersey causing police calls. Train was bound from a Midwest point to a naval ammunition depot at Farle and likely halted due to a broken rail. The incident followed May deaths in nearby South Amboy and left debris across the city.
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Perth Amboy
N. J
South Amboy
Language notes on word usage and pronunciation
A compact guide highlighting common errors in English such as plural forms for tuner-ins and mispronounced Admiralty stress patterns. It suggests vocabulary growth by mastering one word daily, using inapplicable as an example of an unsuitable term in emergencies.
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Admiralty
India proposes six nation panel for Korean peace plan
India’s Benegal Rau urged the United Nations Security Council to draft a Korean peace plan by a small six nation committee including India Yugoslavia Cuba Egypt Norway and Ecuador. The panel would issue recommendations to the full council and could meet privately or publicly, aiming to break procedural stalemate and ease East West tensions. Rau signaled formalizing the plan if backed, as critics accused Council President Malik of aiding North Korea through delays.
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Jakob A. Malik
France
Jean Chauvel
Malik
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Republic of Korea
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Republic
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Ecuador
Council
Norway
Arne Sunde
Malit
Drafted Hagerstown men summoned for Aug 28 service
The first twelve Hagerstown and Washington County men to be called under the reactivated draft are ordered to report for military service on August 28. They will go to Martinsburg West Virginia for transfer to a reception center. More than 100 county men have been summoned for preliminary mental and physical examinations for induction.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
Martinsburg
W. Va
Doan's Pills Bring Quick Relief From Backache
An old style health puff extols Doan's Pills for backache and kidney discomfort. It claims many feel relief after using the product, touts long use across years, and urges readers to obtain the pills for ongoing relief from associated pains and urinary issues.
Hemisphere cyclones whirl in opposite directions
In the Northern Hemisphere cyclones whirl counterclockwise while in the Southern Hemisphere they rotate clockwise. This establishes a fundamental rotational difference driven by planetwide Coriolis effects.
Old Estates Reopened By The Orphans Court
Estates of two anciens were opened Monday in the office of Register of Wills Harry D. Rad elff. The will of Joseph Lidy of Thurmont who died in 1918 was admitted to probate to clear title to a Thurmont lot. Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr qualified as administrator in the state of Cornelius R. Ridenour to release a mortgage. The Liday will dated January 18, 1919 left the estate to his wife but granted right of way over a lot to two sons Edgar A. Liday and Leslie G. Liday, both now deceased. The sons were executors. The will was filed for record but not probated due to no assets. Mrs. Luella Anna Nester of Emmitsburg also qualified as admin.
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Register of Wills
Harry D. Radelff
Joseph Lidy
Thurmont
Wilbur F. Sheffield, Jr
Cornelius R. Ridenour
Mr. Ridenour
Luella Anna Nester
Emmitsburg
Estate of Suetla White shows $2000 assets in Annan
In Annan the estate of the late Mrs Suetla White who died December 24 1948 reported assets of about $2000. Open trade talks in Tehran began between a Soviet delegation led by Ivan Badchikov the Russian ambassador to Iran and Iran Finance Minister Dr Taghi Nasr. No details were released though a high government source said the talks aim to a Soviet Iran barter agreement and will last several days.
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Katrix
Suetla White
Annan
Tehran
Iran
Ivan Badchikov
Taghi Nasr
Foreclosed motor and tavern listings near Washington area
Near Hagerstown three apartments with kitchen and bath offered with owner financing. Price 9500 pounds with $7500 first mortgage at 6 percent and possible trade-ins. Tavern between Ridgeville and Frederick on Route 4A with beer license and dining, five room house, profitable business, books open to Teal prospects at 25000. Arroy ds Maryland three acres with a 3 room house, running water, small orchard, possession with title at 3450. Near Damascus two story frame with seven rooms, porch, garden, possession with title at 7700. Call Jerry Williams Damascus or Fred Cushman Realtor Gaithersburg. Washington Grove six room house with basement and fireplace, price 12500. Weans Bridgeville route 40 offers utilities and outbuildings with mortgage options.
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Mohler Real Estate
East Third Street
Sele Ee
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Hagerstown
Ridgeville
Arroyds
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Damascus
Jerry Williams
Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg
Washington Grove
Sidgeville
Atx
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Damasects
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Foss
X Fifth St
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