County Boy Is Missing in Korea
Seventeen year old Private Charles Clarke Roberts, a county farm youth who joined the Army in February, is the first local sol dier reported missing in action in Korea. His family, including his mother Mrs Grace B Roberts and father Forrest E Roberts, learned of the absence via a telegram from the Department of the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clarke Roberts
Walkersville
Roberts
Grace B.roberts
Evergreen Point
Department
Fide Army
Forrest E. Roberts
Tramsville
Clarence E. Roberts
Philippine Islands
Hawaii
Pearl Harbor
Guadalcanal
Vella Lavella
Edwin W. Roberts
Taney Apartments
Navy
Charles
Third Armored Division
Fort Knox
Young Roberts
Korea
Edwin
Department of Army Communication
Primaries in Four States Narrow Gaps in Nomination
In four states yesterday Associated Press reports most incumbents aimed to win renomination as 54 house seats across New York Mississippi Wyoming and Delaware were decided. Wins went to veteran upstate Republicans W Sterling Cole Clarence E Kilburn and Democrat Louis B Heller along with Brooklyn Democrat Joseph L Pfeifer defeated by Victor L Anfuso. Ed Hall led a four way Republican renomination race in New York 37th with 213 of 232 precincts in before final counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Mississippi
Wyoming
Delaware
U. S
W. Sterling Cole
Clarence E. Kilburn
Louis B. Heller
Vth
Brooklyn
Joseph L. Pfeifer
Victor L. An
Fuso
Edwin A. Hall
Hall
Lester R. Mosher
Timonium Fair Ground Bid Backed By Local Group
Maryland jockey club owners of Timonium pledged to keep the fair grounds in Maryland hands amid a bid by a tool company for the site. A 250 person meeting raised about 206000 in pledges with 300000 more to be loaned by Baltimore banks taking first mortgage, others second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timonium
Maryland
Maryland Jockey Club
Pimlico and
Laurel
Timonium Holdings
Pimlico
Jockey Club
Baltimore
Best Philippine Unit Goes To Korea
The Philippines is sending the 10th Battalion Combat Team to join United Nations troops in Korea. The team includes an infantry battalion tanks armored reconnaissance engineers medical and supply units and a self-propelled artillery battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Manila
Philippines
United Nations
New PE Substation Ready At Unionville
Potomac Edison crews completed a new Unionville substation costing over 15000 dollars. The facility increases power capacity and improves service for Unionville residents, featuring a three phase 750 kva transformer under the supervision of Bill Seibert, maintenance engineer from the Frederick district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Edison
Unionville
Bill Seibert
Frederick
Open Bids On Washington Expressway Section in Md
The State Roads Commission will open bids September 19 at noon for a new Washington expressway section into Montgomery county. The 1 576 mile stretch runs from Fire Tower road in Frederick to near the Frederick Montgomery line, with grading drainage and surfacing for a divided highway and a semi cloverleaf with connecting roads. The project totals 3 527 miles including additional service roads and roads. A prior five mile section from Urbana to near the county line has a traffic interchange similar to a semi cloverleaf at Routes 80 and 640. The Urbana end pays bids September 5 and the September 18 bid may be the last for the year on the extension.
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State Roads Commission
Montgomery County
Fire Tower
Frederick County
Frederick
Hyattstown
Comus
Urbana
Tick Fever Reported Locally
Few cases of communicable disease in Frederick were reported to the County Health Department during the summer. Tick fever once claiming many local victims is now rare due to aureomycin and chloromycetin. One typhoid case involved an elderly woman who recovered. Two minor dysentery flare ups occurred, with spring and fall intestinal flu suggesting endemic dysentery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Rocky Mountain
100 Division Plan Proposed By Markey
Easton August 23 John Markey Republican Senate candidate proposed a mobilization plan to create 100 fighting divisions. The idea calls up 27 National Guard divisions at two to three per month, replacing them with 27 National Guard reserve divisions. An additional 25 divisions would come from army reserve units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
D. John Markey
United States Senate
Markey
National Guard
Walkersville
Frederick County
Sherbow plan averted ruinous taxes for Maryland
Governor Lane credits the Sherbow plan with saving farmers and homeowners from ruinous real estate taxes. He cites the battle with George P. Mahoney and notes counties and Baltimore were on the verge of financial breakdowns when he assumed office. Stocks rise mildly in New York with steel issues among favorites and most gains under 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Lane
Maryland
George P. Mahoney
Baltimore City
New York
Gaina
Acquitted Of Causing Man's Death In Manslaughter Case
John R. Rudisill of Hanover Pa was acquitted of manslaughter in a Peoples Court proceeding before Magistrate Manuel M. Weinberg after Motter died following being struck on North Market Street. A prior reckless driving charge resulted in a $51.45 fine and costs, with an appeal noted. The case centered on Motter hesitating in the road as Rudisill attempted to avoid him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Motter
North Market Street
John R. Rudisill
Hanover
Peoples Court
Manuel M. Weinberg
Motter
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Rudisill
Circuit Court
Richard F. Zimmerman
Market Street
James B. Harrison
Military Road
Harrison
George E. Rudisill
Ben F. Phobus, Jr
Weinberg
Alva T. Biddinger
Woodsboro
James H. Rouzee, Jr
James T. Stambaugh
Rocky Ridge
Stambaugh
Biddinger
Thomas, Bennett and Hunter
Westminster
William Stelerson
Richmond
Harry €. Betson
Jr. Dickerson
M. J. Whitney
Hoffman
New Excess Profits Tax Possible in Senate Debate
Washington reports that a senior administration leader says the Senate will likely add a 3.5 billion dollar excess profits tax to the boosting bill, while Senate Finance Committee Chairman George says he doubts it. Debates begin tomorrow as O'Mahoney advocates an 85 percent top rate on excess earnings. Baltimore notes July tax receipts from alcohol, autos, and sales surged due to Korea war fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Baltimore
Korea
U S Tanks Now In Korea Outgun Russian Models
Washington reports say heavier American tanks in Korea have surpassed the best Russian designs. The Patton and Pershing models outperform the T-34 under many conditions, with a new light tank gun expected to handle Russian medium tanks. The future T-4 light tank from Cadillac GM will feature advanced fire control and engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Korea
United States
Chaffee
Patton
Pershing
Josef Stalin
U. S
Cadillac
General Motors
Kennan Sees Prolonged Defense Posture and Cautious Peace
Washington reports State Department Counselor George F. Kennan argues the United States must sustain a large military establishment for years yet not accept war with Russia as inevitable. He outlines four principles for U.S. policy: avoid viewing war as guaranteed, maintain adequate defense posture, project reliability and deter allies, and show domestic defense success to prove democracy works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
George F. Kennan
Secs Ple
Russia
Kennan
U. S.S
Asia
Europe
U. S
Rainfall totals lag behind normals in August shift
The Weather Bureau reports August rainfall up 0.54 inch to about 1.73 inches for the month, far below the 4.35 inch normal. Forecasts call for slightly warmer weather today and Thursday with cloudy skies and scattered showers, highs near 75 and lows around 60. Nearby Fishing Creek reservoir remains about a foot below full. Blackbirds migrate south in large flocks, while robins show no clear movement yet amid cooler temperatures.
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Weather Bureau
Fishing Creek
New Policy On Veterans Hospital Care Announced
Washington says veterans will be sent only in emergencies to most continental US military hospitals as Army spaces are reserved for casualties from Korea and more medical personnel head to the Far East. Navy hospitals will follow soon. VA runs 138 hospitals nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Continental
United States
Defense Department
Veterans Administration
Army
Navy
Food and Housing Show Planned At Armory
Frederick's annual Food and Better Housing Show set for November 13 to 18 at the State Armory. Planned by the Independent Retail Food Distributors of Frederick County and the Serv-U Save-U Grocers' Association, the event will feature booth space sales, a cooking school with Potomac Edison classes, nightly entertainment, and organized committees led by Garland Guyton and Harry S. Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Harry S. Hamilton
Booth
Henry Falk
Potomac Edison Company
John H. Conrad
Harry M. Feaga
Franklin B. Reese
Guyton
Hamilton
Mr. Falk
Ira Ray
Francis Gaither
Feaga
Millard Angleberger
A. Lee Bussard
Edwin Freed
Conrad
Grayson Nikirk
Charles E. Riddlemoser
C. J. Shull
Reese
Elmer Stack
Cranberries to be plentiful in fall on Cape Cod
Chester D. Stevens of the New England Crop Reporting Service says the 1950 cranberry crop will be the largest in history. About 600,000 barrels of the 969,000 barrel U.S. total will come from Cape Cod, with plenty expected for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Wareham
Mass
Chester D. Stevens
New England Crop Reporting Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association
Cape Cod
Slagle Named to Draft Board in Frederick
William B. Bennett, longtime member of Frederick Selective Service Board 45, resigns. Gov. Lane appoints George C. Slagle, secretary of the Frederick Chamber of Commerce, to succeed him. Slagle, who served as chief clerk on both local boards during World War II, is expected to qualify soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam B. Bennett
Frederick
Selective Service Board
George C. Slagle
Frederick Chamber of Commerce
Lane
War with Russia Seen Inevitable Urged U S Military Training
Washington report notes Earl J. Cocke Jr of the American Legion testifies before Congress claiming war with Russia is inevitable and urging speedy enactment of universal military training. Cocke, chairman of the Legion's National Security Commission, asserts the need for preparedness amid escalating tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Legion
Congress
Russia
Earl J. Cocke, Jr
Legion
National Security Commission
Maryland unit to leave for training Friday
The 376th Engineer Construction Battalion, Maryland Army reserve unit first called after Korea fighting, will depart Friday for training camp. The Negro outfit will parade through downtown to a railroad station where Mayor D Alesandro will deliver a farewell salute and present a city flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
376Th Engineer Construction
Maryland
Korea
D'Alesandro
Build-Up Of U S German Force Seen
Frankfurt dispatch reports U S officials considering a force buildup in Germany to defend West Europe from possible Soviet attack. Talks in Washington target troop numbers and a well armed police army to counter East Germany’s Russian backed forces. Adenauer seeks a 65 000 strong police force and US troops rising to ten armored divisions in the Bonn region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Germany
United States
West Europe
Washington
Konrad Adenauer
People’s Army
East Germany
U. S
Europe
Paris
Foreign Office
France
Adenaurt
Kurt Schumacher
Bonn Republic
Adenauer
West Germany
Bonn
London
Western Germany
Yugoslav Appeals For Help Reach Britain
London reports that Yugoslavia seeks stronger Western economic aid to sustain Marshal Tito amid pressures from Moscow aligned with Cominform. Ambassador Brillle hinted Belgrade faces heavy cash-on-the-line payments under the Anglo Yugoslav trade pact, prompting new appeals for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marshal Tito
Tito
Yugoslavia
Jose Brille
Kenneth Younger
Belgrade
Poison Drug Used For Lockjaw Victim
Williamson West Virginia August 23 a drug derived from the poison used by South American Indians on arrow tips is being given to save a young lockjaw victim James Foster Clark 9 son of Arthur and Mrs Clark of Turkey Creek Kentucky. Doctors say D Tubocurarine is being flown from Cleveland to Charleston by police escort and used with Tolserol a new discovery to lessen convulsions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
W Va
Williamson Memorial Hospital
Cleveland
Charleston
W. Va
James Foster Clark
Arthur Clark
Turkey Creek
Pike County
Selective Service Appeals for 22 Year Olds in Maryland
Baltimore August 23 The State's Selective Service calls 22 year olds to take preliminary draft examinations Col H C Stanwood state draft director says 44 young men have been set aside for Induction Maryland’s quota for September and October under the revived draft is 1474 The law calls men by ages and enrollment begins with those 25 years old and works downward to those 1 percent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
H.C. Stanwood
Maryland
Five Billion May Be Cost Of Korean War
Washington reports estimate the Korea conflict may require about 5 billion dollars in extra funding, though exact totals are uncertain. Defense leaders note additional appropriations may be needed beyond the 10.5 billion requested, with Army bearing the heaviest costs from frontline fighting and materiel losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
Congress
Navy
Air Force
Truman
Far East Command
Korea
Capitol Hill
United States
Mob Beaten Back at Hawkins County Jail in Beating Clash
In Rogersville Tennessee a mob of about 300 was repelled by police and sheriffs deputies in a brief gun battle at the Hawkins county jail early today. Carl Walters 40 held on a murder charge in the double slaying of two women he claimed bewitched him. Walters was moved to an undisclosed jail in east Tennessee after the clash. One man was arrested at a hospital in Kingsport for shotgun wounds to the neck and shoulder and held for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogersville
Tenn
Hawkins County
Bradley Blair
Blair
Carl Walters
Walters
Tennessee
Kingsport
Second Hurricane Now Only Squalls
The second hurricane of the season degenerated into a wide squall area in the eastern Caribbean Sea after smashing Antigua Island with 120 mph winds. Observers said the storm was largely gusty squalls with winds of 30 to 35 mph in the roughest spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Caribbean Sea
Antigua Island
Streama Monocacy and Potomac River Clarity Report
Condition reports show Streama Monocacy slightly cloudy near Frederick Junction while the Potomac remains clear at Point of Rocks, noting differing water conditions along the river stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Junction
Potomac
Point of Rocks
Red Drive On Taegu Is Expected In Korean Front
On the Taegu front, August 24, American and South Korean forces battled North Korean units along a 12 mile front. The attritional fighting centered on ridges near Kumwha Taegu with heavy artillery and air support. Reds reportedly breached a no man’s land and morale sagged as a regimental commander surrendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Taegu
MacArthur
No-Man's Land
John Michaelis
U. S
Lambert
Yellow Sea
Hal Boyle
Korea
North Korea
New Car Production Passes Five Million This Year
Detroit reports the U S motor vehicle production has surpassed five million units, a milestone reached as plants operated at about 180 000 vehicles weekly. If labor and material conditions hold, 1950 output will exceed last year’s record of 6 238 088 vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
United States
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Pvt. C. C. Roberts
Man
Sherbow
J. R. Rudisill
U.S
Armory
G. C. Slagle
Britain
New York World-Telegram
Sun
CIO American
Ottawa
Canada
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