Local Draft Boards to Organize for 1943 Registration
Two craft boards of Frederick County will organize and secure clerical help and space for registration activities. Wilbur W. Baker joined the new selective service board. Registrations begin Monday August 30 for men born in 1922 after August 30, with dates announced for later birth years and the rule that those turning 18 or in the reserve must register. Details of board membership to be announced.
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Frederi County
Wilbur W. Baker
Baltimore
New
Selective Service Board
Winchester Hall
Draft Board
Army
Navy
Soviet Consul Claims White Russians Caused Teacher’s Leap
New York August 17 Soviet Consul General Yakov Lomakin contends that anti-Communist White Russians and American officials cornered and drugged Mrs Oksana Stepanovna Rosenkina a Russian teacher who leaped from a third floor window of the Soviet consulate. He blames a nervous breakdown and says the leap was not a planned act. Rosenkina remains critically injured at Roosevelt Hospital and police say the charge of prison-like confinement at the consulate is unfounded.
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New York
Yakov
Lomakin
Kosenkina
Roosevelt Hospital
Koina
New York Times
Times
Globemaster Delivers 25 Tons Flour to Berlin
The Globemaster, largest plane, delivered 25 tons of flour to Berlin. Officials said the exact timing and future service plans for the 173 foot winged aircraft were not yet announced.
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Globemaster
Berlin
Ameri- Globemaster
Chicago Haircuts Raise to $1.25 on Monday
The Master Barbers Association voted 931 to 415 to raise present haircut prices from $1 to $1.25 effective Monday. Shaves increase to 75 cents while Saturday prices would reach $1.35.
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Chicago
Master Barbers Association
Truman To Leave On Nine Day Cruise
President Truman will depart Friday aboard the presidential yacht to cruise nine days along the Potomac, Chesapeake Bay and canal routes. He will be accompanied by staff and plans no public appearances or ashore trips during the voyage as he reads work on campaign plans.
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Washington
Truman
House
Charles G. Ross
Armsburg
Potomac
Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Canal
Ross
Violation Of Oath Charged In Red Probe
Washington dispatch reports a behind the scenes dispute in the House Un American Activities Committee over alleged oath violations amid Alger Hiss testimony. An unnamed member vows to demand an inquiry into a leak while Hiss and a congressional reporter were present during the closed session.
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Washington
House UN
Plces
Hiss
Thomas
R-Nj
Nixon
R-Caliz
McDowell
R-Pa
Hebert
D-La
Robert E. Stripling
Donald Appell
Andel
Louis Russell
Sam Wheeler
Asselia Poore
Irs
L Howard
Congressional
Wreck on Great Northern Awy injures sixty near Rugbr
In North Dakota near Rugbr a westbound Great Northern Oriental Limited derailed injuring about 60 people. Thirty two were hospitalized and in critical condition, with around 25 receiving aid at the scene as ten cars left the tracks including three coaches sleepers and a diner.
Missing Cashier Back Offers Return Money
Aug ry district tax collector said a missing cashier returned money and offered to return an additional 500. The 35 year old married War veteran employee was not named. Deputy Tax Collector George H. Fidwell said the man came home at 7 am today and will report to district commissioners. Robert L. Mudd said the shortage surfaced after a homeowner complained of a threatened water shutoff for non payment and showed a stamped receipt.
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Wagion
Toda
George H. Fidwell
Robert L. Mudd
Local Man Injured In 30 Foot Fall From Tree
Charles Brunner 31 of Frederick was hospitalized after a 30 foot fall from a tree while crews felled it to clear River Road near Potomac. The Aug 17 incident left Brunner in Suburban Hospital with injuries.
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Bethesda
Charles Brunner
Frederick
Brunner
River Road
Potomac
Utermahlen Funeral Arrangements for Baltimore Woman
Five of Car ned Mon me in Bal timore will be held Thursday afternoon with services at Union Lutheran church. Interment in Baust church cemetery. Friends may call at Union Bridge funeral home Wednesday four to six, then at Wolfe residence Wednesday evening. Fatally injured after helping a blind companion cross a street, she died at West Baltimore General Hospital. Born January 18, 1893 in Carroll County, she leaves brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews. Funeral directors D D Hartzler and Son.
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Baltimore
Ister
C. S. Wolfe
Midae
Union Lutheran Church
Charles Birx
Baust Church
Union Bridge
Wolfe
S. Czermahlen
Maryland Workshop For the
West Baltimore General Hospital
Carroll County
Henry J
Annie Hum_bert Liermahlen
Wiliam H Jones
Luther S.mahlen
Bark Hill
Ruddleburg
John J. Utermahlen
Stanley Gilbert
Finkeburg
Lutheran Church
D. D. Hartzler and Son
Clark Griffith Tonight Honored by Washington Fans
Washington fans join President Truman and 29 999 for a ball game to honor Clark Griffith of the Washington Senators. The night will feature praise, fireworks, speeches, and a game with the New York Yankees. Griffith’s 66 years in baseball include 237 wins, 340 losses, AL founder status, and three pennants as a manager and club owner.
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Washington
Truman
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
Griffith
Ithereli
New York Yankees
Chicago White Sox
Senators
Baseball Writers’ Association of America
Zippers Create Three Wrap Fur Coat Ensemble
Chicago furrier Sem Stein unveils a three wrap fur coat ensemble built from a fur coat plus a flexible zipped system. By adding or subtracting zippers the outfit becomes seasonal with interchangeable jackets and colors to match a year round wardrobe, aiming to reduce demand for new coats.
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Chicago
Sem Stein
Sem
Aose Dudget
Seii
Stein
Harry Dexter White Dies Of Heart Attack
Former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Harry Dexter White died of a heart attack at his summer home yesterday. The Treasury monetary expert served for a dozen years before his government post and his name surfaced in a Congressional probe of Communist rings. Elizabeth Bentley testified White had given information to Red agents, a claim he denied.
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the Treasury
White
Treasury Department
United States
Congressional
Elizabeth T. Bentley
Filibuster Clash Shapes Senate Rules Change
Washington plans for a history making filibuster at the start of the new session on January 4. Taft warns of a months long battle as Republicans seek to tighten cloture and close two loopholes that allow extended debate. Southern Democrats vow a hard fight to block the change.
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Edwin B. Haarkinson
James Marlow
Washington
Senate
Taft uRohio
Wilson
Taft
GOP
Congress
Man Flees From Wife Not Police At Baltimore Station
Neighbors watched as a man fled a police station, leaped fences, and disappeared, but police said he was fleeing his wife not officers. A woman had earlier brought him in seeking reconciliation after fearing he was out drinking.
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Baltimore
Search for two sex offenders in Ormond Florida
Police seek two sex offenders with mental health issues in Ormond Beach linked to a seaside killing of a 24 year old secretary Mary Hucks and the slaying of her escort on a moonlit beach. Authorities question four white youths and two Black people in the case. Discovery of uranium in a lode reported by San Bernardino chemist placeholder text.
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Ormond
Fla
Florida Ice
Mary Hucks
East Point
Gregory Brownt
Unive
Kentucky
Trantum
San Bernardino
Calif
Fred B. Greusel
Alabama Ballot Hurdle As Pro Truman Efforts Continue
Washington reports that pro Truman organizers in Alabama aim to nominate a separate slate of electors while Senator Sparkman doubts any path to placing Truman on the ballot without a special state legislature session. Officials say Democratic electors are pledged to Gov. Thurmond. momentum also touches South Carolina and Mississippi.
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Washington
Trins Kewtena
Alabama Ballo
Sparkman
D-Ala
Truman
J. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Alabama
Montgomery
Yesterda
Birmingham
Mr. Truman
Thomas E. Dewey
Mississippi
I O G T To Meet At Mt Airy August 18 19
The 72nd annual Maryland Virginia District of the International Order of Good Templars convenes at Mt. Airy Odd Fellows Temple with Raymond E. Hardy presiding. Eleanor M. Fleming handles credentials and Miss Flora A. Fleming leads The Children's Hour. George T. Rodenhi is Deputy International Chief Templar in charge. A banquet and address by Rev. F. Reid Isaac cap the day.
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Maryland-Virginia District of Columbia
Grand Lodge
Order of Good Templars
Odd Fellows Temple
Mt. Airy
Raymond E. Hardy
Baltimore
Eleanor M. Fieming
Ledge
Tors
Flora A. Fieming
William V. Mahoner
Washington, D. C
George T. Rodenhi
Supreme Lodge
Denmark
Templar
F. Reid Isaac
Board of Child Care-Methodist Church
Samuel and
W. C. Bowen
Glen Burnie Man Dies In Car Crash Near Bowie
John Grund 50 of Glen Burnie died from injuries after his car ran off the road near Bowie and hit a tree. Police say he became ill and lost control. he worked at the Naval Gun Factory in Washington and was alone. Fisheries fire near Kodiak ends with volunteers helping suppress blaze at Fort Bailey cannery 46 miles northwest of Kodiak.
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Cheverly
John Grund
Glen Burnie
Prince Georges
Bowie
Grund
Naval Gun Factory
Washington
Kodiak
Alaska
Fort Bailey
Gas Explosion Kills Three at Lonaconing Mine
A coal mine blast in Lonaconing caused by methane gas from an open-type motor pulling cars killed three miners. The Aug 171 event occurred Saturday in Cumberland.
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Cumberland
Lonaconing
Reds Report Rocket Guns Set Up Near Salewedel
Berlin reports a Soviet border area near Salewedel has rocket guns and heavy artillery seen by observers. German border police in the British zone noted maneuvers nearly over. A former German policeman Willie Koehler was allegedly kidnapped by Russians across the frontier. British demand the return of an RAF fighter and pilot held by the Russians after a forced landing with minor damage.
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Berlin
Newaps
Salswede
Dens
Willie Koehler
Dena
Marshal D. Sokolovs
Ger
Workers Go On Strike at International Harvester Plants
In Chicago 24 006 CIO United Auto Workers across seven International Harvester plants walk out after Harvester rejects further talks. Union says strike stands after earlier offer not detailed on paper and halted negotiations. Richard Gosser notes a workers committee would push to translate proposals into contract language.
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Chicago
CIO
United Auto
International Harvester
Harvester
Richard Gosser
Cio-Uaw
Harvesters
Wife Of Former FDR Bodyguard Enters Suit
Albany August 174 The wife of a former bodyguard for President Roosevelt seeks separation alleging he conspired with a woman of prominence in a court filing handled by County Clerk Bergsen born Miller, 51, a New York state trooper and former Roosevelt bodyguard when he was governor. Miller denied the allegations in an affidavit. Four persons for driving infractions were cited by state troopers in nearby towns.
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Albany
N. Y
Roosevelt
Sled County Clerk's
Yester Bergsen
Earl R. Miller
New York State
Presiden
Miler
Extended Weather Forecast For August Period
Fair weather most days with showers expected Wednesday and Saturday. Rainfall around 0.25 inch. Temperatures will fluctuate little from day to day and average about two degrees below normal.
Conservation Davy Special Forecast Out
The forecast notes a field project action may proceed unless heavy rain occurs in the morning. It warns that showers could delay or alter plans if precipitation remains steady.
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Conservation Davy
Jefferson
Frederick Temperane
Improvements At Montevue Nears Completion After Renovations
The County Commission reports ongoing and near finished improvements at Montevue including new floors complete netting, fire doors, plumbing and painting interiors and exteriors. Bids are being sought for roofing spouts and kitchen upgrades with two new gas stoves and an icing machine. The Emergency Hospital, now fully painted, with a forty two bed capacity and maternity ward, gained state rating eligibility and aid following these upgrades.
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County Commissione Montevue
Frederick Memorial Hospital
State Department of Health Hospital Licensing Board
Barrow Remembers Ruth as a Family Hero
Edward G. Barrow former New York Yankees president recalls Babe Ruth as a sonlike figure in his 50 years in baseball. He credits Ruth with brilliance on and off the field and says he helped shape the star from pitcher to outfielder and legendary slugger.
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N. Y
Edward G. Barrow
New York Yankees
Babe Ruth
Sprakking
Lout Gehrig
Babe
Ruth
Gehrig
Mans Wagner
Boston Red Sox
Rush
Barrow
Ted
Weather balloons to study upper air at Thrasher farm
The Weather Bureau begins twice daily pilot balloon launches from the Thrasher farm to track wind direction and velocity aloft as part of Maryland conservation field observations. A four foot helium balloons rise from the ground and are tracked to map pressure area movement.
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Thrasher Farm
Maryland Conservation
Weather Bureau
Hugh Hani
LU. S. Soil Conservation Service
C O. Shick
Governor criticizes Maryland mental institutions amid protests
Governor Lane told Crownsville residents that he is dissatisfied with current efforts and outcomes in Maryland mental institutions. He said experts are reviewing personnel and management while pledging to build institutions worthy of pride. Protesters demanded reforms at the Hospital for Negroes including high barbed wire fences and locked gates after petitions noted inmates escaping.
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Annapois
Lane
Maryland
Board of Mental Hygiene
Crownsville
Greeks claim Grammos campaign nears end with rebel retreat
Greek government spokesmen report the Grammos campaign against Communist rebels is nearing completion with a crumbling defense line in the southwest and rebels abandoning war material and wounded in flight. The rebel perimeter in the north has shrunk by 22 miles and Strates reports army forces captured the chest peak in Grammos mountains.
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Athens
Grammos
George States
Grammos Mountains
Mazoxoz Vashades
Weather summary for August and time data
The report lists all time DST and precipitation details for August. It notes 71 hours ending 8 20 a m with none, August to date 4.24 inches, normal 3.81 inches, August 1947 3.44 inches, excess in 1948 to Aug 1 at 3.43 inches. It provides yesterday high and last year high, temperatures, and sun and moon times. It cites river conditions on Monocacy near Buckeystown and Potomac near Knoxville.
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Buckeystown Main
Potomac
Knoxvifi
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