Red infiltration feared as Soviet rings still hidden
Senate investigators warned that secret Communist agents remain in U S federal agencies with two or more espionage rings never fully exposed. The 70 plus suspected insiders and numerous incidents trace back to the 1930s, with former sources like Whittaker Chambers and Elizabeth Bentley cited as key witnesses in a lengthy, sometimes critical, report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Internal Security Subcommittee
Net Faily
Jenner
R-Ind
United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Robert M. la Follette Jr
RoWis
la Follette
Collier’s Magazine
Capitol Bill
Kilgore
D-Wva
Murray
Dmont
Subcommittee
Sen. la Follette
Moscow
FBI
Executive Branch
Whittaker Chambers
Elizabeth Bentley
Louis Budenz
Nathaniel Weyl
Contributions Made To Aid Quake Victims
Frederick County Red Cross was named collection agency for Greek Ionian Islands earthquake relief. Mrs. Emily Bittle said Frederick County would raise substantial funds and no worthy appeal would fail. Archbishop Michael sent gratitude to Red Cross for handling the relief drive amid tens of thousands killed or injured, and widespread destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Red Cross
Jewelry trade faces tax squeeze in Britain says industry chief
Robert Pringle, president of the British Jewelers' Association, warned in Birmingham that high taxation is driving Britain’s jewelry industry toward collapse. He said top workers are losing skill as retailers avoid stock subject to a 100 percent tax, stifling innovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
England
Britain
Robert Pringle
British Jewelers’ Association
Returning Gls Forgot General's Handshake
SAN FRANCISCO Aug 23 General Joseph M Swing 6th Army commander greeted 326 former Red Prisoners of War on a transport gangplank. Relatives urged soldiers to reunite as Swing offered handshakes and smiles for all who paused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Korea
Joseph M. Swing
6Th Army
Democrats Face Fight Over Maryland Governor Nomination
Ocean City Md Aug 23 party chiefs foresee a brewing contest for the governorship. Names floated include Thomas D Alesandro a former congressman and Baltimore mayor, George P Mahoney a perennial candidate, Dr H C Byrd University of Maryland president, and Millard Tawes comptroller. Loyalties split after 1954 losses. harmony urged amid overtures for action in 1955 inauguration year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean City
Maryland
Democratic Party
Baltimore
Thomas
D’alesandro
Harmony
U.S. Senate
Congress
D'Alesandro
George P. Mahoney
Senate
Mahoney
Washington Wire Service
H. C. Byrd
University of Maryland
Byrd
Poard
Regents
William Preston Lane Jr
Millard P. Tawes
Tawes
Five Communists Found Guilty in Pittsburgh Conspiracy Trial
Five men were convicted in Pittsburgh of conspiring to teach and advocate violent overthrow of the government after a lengthy trial that revealed FBI agents posing as Communists. Defendants include Steve Nelson, James H. Dolsen, Benjamin L. Careathers Sr., Irving Weissman, and William Albertson, with backgrounds in party leadership, journalism, and union organizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
FBI
Steve Nelson
Lenin School
Moscow
Western Pennsylvania
James H. Dolsen
San Francisco
Daily Worker
Communist Party
Benjamin L. Careathers Sr
Communist Political Association of
West Virginia
Irving Weissman
Bronx
New York
William Albertson
Detroit
Frederick hearing set for tavern assault case
A magistrate's court in Frederick will hear Ellis McDonough, tavern proprietor near Frederick, on assault and battery charges sworn by Franklin Biffle of Thurmont after an early Sunday morning fracas at the tavern. Biffle and Calvin Kinna of Thurmont were hospitalized following the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Ellis McDonough
Frederck
Franklin Biffle
Thurmont
Biffie
Calvin Kinna
Valentine Day at Rocky Ridge Reunion Celebrates 15th Year
The August 16 gathering at Mt. Tabor Park Rocky Ridge marked the fifteenth Valentine reunion with 188 attendees. Activities included a business meeting, potluck lunch, horseshoes, slides, and a full program of family performances. Officers and committees were elected and the group voted to hold next year’s reunion at Mt. Tabor Park on the third Sunday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Tabor Park
Rocky Ridge
Tabernacle
LeRoy Dinterman
St. Mary's
Bonnie Munshower
Judy Valentine
John Dorsey
Carolyn
George Dorsey, Jr
Cindy
Becky Mumma
Mr. Nobody
Nancy Dinterman
God
Janet Myerly
Audrey Yingling
Sally Brown
Donald Yingling
Momma
Charles Valentine
Calvin Valentine
Keymar
Richard Alvin Valentine, Jr
Thurmont
Norman Wiley
Norma Wiley
David F. Wetzel
Ethel Mumma
Robert
Kenneth Mumma
Barbara Valentine
Bobby Valentine
Patty Long
Charles W. Mumma
Rebecca Mumma
Ronnie Mumma
Floyd Wetzel
Dottie B. Valentine
Charles E. Troxell
Ethel Wood
Harry N. Knipple
Basil Sanders
Aaron Adams
Charles M. Valentine
Nancy Valentine
Merle Keilholtz
Lois Keilholtz
Guy R. Krom
Ronald Krom
Kenneth Krom
Emory Valentine
Gary
Dennis Valentine
Clarence Valentine
Judy Ann Valentine
Gene Valentine
Timmy Valentine
Vernon G. Keilholtz
Timothy Keilholtz
Carolyn Keilholtz
Robert P.keilholtz
Emmitsburg
John A. Boller
Ronald Boller
Charles E. Fogle
LeRoy R. Dinterman
Richard Dinterman
Billy Dinterman
Maurice Valentine
Richard A. Valentine
Audra Kay Valentine
L. Donald Davis
Joanne Stup
George A. Dorsey
George Jr. Cinda
Russell Dorsey
Frederick
Carl Valentine
Delores Valentine
Gloria Valentine
Paul R Valentine
Iva Valentine
Raymond Valentine
J Valentine
J. B. Vallentine
Hagerstown
Daniel Yingling
Daniel
Donna Yingling
Robert Waybright
Diana Lyan Waybright
John Waybright
Anita
Louis Balducci
Gettysburg
and Mirs
Wade Brown
Barbara
Marvin
Ronald
Sally
Timothy Brown
Littlestown
Earl Myerly
Janet
Tommy
Joyce Myerly
Mae Franklin
Bonnie Munshour
Jacob Myerly
Detour
Joyce F. Leln
Morris Knipple
Donald Knipple
York
Non
Summers Reunion Brings Hundreds To Braddock Heights Park
The 15th annual Summers reunion drew about 150 relatives and friends to Braddock Heights Park on Sunday, August 316. Attendees included the Pfeiffer, Baugher, Summers, Gladhill, Main, and Rose families from York and surrounding areas, with many listed by full names and relationships. The gathering sent best wishes to John W. Summers and Annie Baugher who could not attend due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Heights Park
Robert Pfeiffer
Ruth
Janet Ann
Chester Baugher
Kenneth
Lorraine
Chester
Mildred Hossler
Earl Kesselring
Robert
Edward
James
Shirley Kesselring
John Jones
Elwood Summers
Dixie
Linda
Elwood
York
Oscar M. Summers
Oscar
Frankie
Bobby
James Summers
Lydia
Annie
Betty
Evelyn
Phyllis Summers
Carol Seelman
George M. Fisher
Clyde Main
Juanita
David Main
John C. Gladhill
Grace
Richard
John D
Donald Glad
Kathy
Harry Main
Harry, Jr
Bonnie
Barbara Main
Harold Keeney
Carol
Judy
Buddy Summers
Roy Summers
Larry
Dallas
Lee Summers
Connie
Ray
King
Patricia King
Carl Ridgely
Earl Kline
David
Robert Pryor
Ray Baker
Rachel
Harriet
Ronnie Baker
Cora Fogle
LeRoy Summers
George Summers
William Summers
Melvin Summers
Wanda Kemp
Roland Kline
Janyce Kline
Walter Summers
Helen
Walter, Jr
Edith
Chester Redmond
Trudy Ann
Mark Redmond
William Rose
Geraldine
Billy
Connie Rose
Jacob E. Summers
William Pickett
Ervin Cline
Barbara Wiles
Goldie Schultz
Jean
William Schultz
Arlene Shafer
Orville Baer
Mike
Marcus Keyser
Barbara
Marcus, Jr
Lloyd Grassnickle
Roy L. Baugher
Janet
Margaret
Ruby
Darlene
William Tyeryar
Vicki Lyn
Billy, Jr
Mark Baker
Toni Rae
Richard Miller
Ricky
Gary Allen
Jay Brown
John W. Summers
Annie Baugher
Driver Freed By Magistrate In Speeding Case
Eugene Sterling Burger of Route 3 was found not guilty of speeding in a 25 mile per hour zone after Magistrate Wilbur Sheffield Jr ruled there was reasonable doubt. Trooper Hedden testified to 50 to 55 mph on Route 240 beyond Mt. Olivet gate. Walter Pryor of New Market faced assault and battery charges with bond set at $1,000. Forfeitures and citations listed include multiple speeding and traffic violations across Frederick area jurisdictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Sterling Burger
Wilbur F. Sheffield, Jr
Alton Y. Bennett
Burger
A. G. Hedden
Mt. Olivet Gate
South Market Street
Sheffield
Walter Pryor
New Market
Estelle
John W. Oetken
Millersville
E. Brooke Matlack, Inc
Baltimore
Henry F. Sacker
SRC
Preston Kenneth Hockensmith
Elm Street
West Patrick Street
Harry Phillips
Edward Louis Jason
Sykesville
W. W. Corbin
Pauli Stanley Terle
Tr. Hedden
Richard Carl Rassbach
Pittsburgh
Frederick
George Washington Shane, Pt. of Rocks
Francis J. Paul
St. Cloud
Minn
Astin To Remain As Head of Bureau
Secretary Weeks announced Dr. Allen V. Astin will stay as director of the National Bureau of Standards after a March firing over AD X2 tests. Astin expressed pleasure at the decision and the chance to strengthen the bureau with the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astin
Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Weeks
Allen V. Astin
National Bureau of Standards
Standards Bureau
Standards) Bureau
Astini
Furniture Fire Destroys Truck En Route to Detroit
A moving truck carrying household effects from Damascus to Detroit was nearly destroyed by fire on Route at Mt Etna Road. The truck suffered extensive damage while the family’s name was not learned. Origin of the blaze unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Damascus
Detroit
Michigan
Mt. Etna Road
Telephone Worker's Trousers Are Stolen
THURMONT Maryland August 23 State Trooper H J Brown said Pennsylvania state police were asked to help pursue two Negro men who robbed a Waynesboro Pa telephone company worker of trousers and funds. The victim John Taylor of Altoona said the pair forced entry to his truck near Sabillasville Md and ordered him to drive to an isolated road where they robbed him and took his trousers. Maryland police noted suspects matching the descriptions were seen near the Maryland Pennsylvania border over the weekend. Taylor worked for the Waynesboro office of American Telephone and Telegraph Co on a project near Camp Ritchie north of Thurlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurmont
H. J. Brown
Pennsylvania
Waynesboro
Brown
John Taylor
Sabillasville
Maryland
Taylor
Altoona
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Camp Ritchie
Here
McCarthy Post Mail Rate Fight Sparks a War of Words
Washington debate centers on newspaper mail subsidies as Senator McCarthy accuses the Washington Post of falsehoods and seeks to restrain press power. Publisher Philip L Graham replies, defending freedom of the press and condemning calls for compliant reporting. The clash stems from an Aug. 13 Post editorial accusing McCarthy of pressuring Wechsler in Senate questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McCarthy
R-Wis
Washington Post
The
Post
Post Office Department
Yetc
Congress
Philip L. Graham
Graham
James A. Wechsler
New York Post
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Wechsler
Potomac Edison Opens Marlowe Substation in WV
Potomac Edison unveils an 820000 dollar transmission substation and dispatching center at Marlowe West Virginia, the system's largest. The facility links Riverton Cumberland Williamsport 132000 volt lines, provides future 66kV to 132kV upgrades, and serves as the system’s operational nerve center with a detailed dispatch board and telemetering for line flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlowes
Potomac Edison System
Marlowe
Ubiity Company
W. Va
Potomac Edison
Potomac River
Paul Smith
Williamsport
Riverton
Cumberland
Marlowe-Ridgeley
Marlowe-Millville
Reid
Albright
Lake Lynn
Measure Your Body Before Buying Pattern For Fall Wardrobe
Aug 21 College Park advises measuring body before selecting pattern sizes as ready to wear sizes may differ. Helen Shelby of the University of Maryland Extension Service explains how to take measurements, record them, and compare to pattern charts to minimize alterations. Also notes how to measure bust waist and hips and to use a well fitting foundation garment and a non stretching tape. A later note mentions a kitchen stove fire on West Patrick street causing minor alarms as tenants cooked dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Helen Shelby
University of Maryland Extension Service
Shelby
Montgomery County Horse Show Planned for September 12
The Montgomery County Horse Association and Sandy Spring Lions Club announce the 24th annual show on Saturday September 12 at Martin's Dairy Farm Geor gia Avenue extended between Norbeck and Olney. Gates open at 10 am with a pony prize and multiple classes including hunters jumpers teams ponies and harness. Tickets from members or Otney Electric Co Olney. festival expected to draw thousand plus attendees with full program to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County Horse Association
Martin's
Georgia Avenue
Norbeck
Olney
Sandy Spring
Lions ‘Club
Barnsley Farm
Horse Show Association
The
Lions Club
Otney Electric Co
Stanley Stabier
Spencerville
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U.S
Gls
Valentine
James Hall
Terry Hall
William Theo‘dore Simpson
Linda Simpson
Rodney ‘Valentine
Finberger
Charles Hall
Myrtle Short
Malcolm Zimmerman
Vernon Smith
Clayton Smith
Franklin Smith
Millard Smith
Basil Whetzel Jr
Brook Whetzel
Peter Lee Shipley
Kenneth Smith
Lee
Stanley
James Smith
Eugene
Dickie Wolfe
Emory Zimmerman
Clifford
Fort Meade
National
Sojourners
William G. Caldwell
Allan Rhynhart
Defense Department
Nicholas Yinger
Ralph E. Fout
Monocacy
Monocach Aqueduct
Yinger
Mr. Fout
Loudoun County
Ralph E Fout
Monocacy Aqueduct
Mason’s Island
Mr. Yinger
Eugene S. Burger
Reaeren
Wole Tol
Strventow
Marlowe, W. Va
Independent
United Rescue Truck
Citizens
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