Conviction Of Provoo Upset By Federal Appeals Court
New York, Aug 27. The federal appeals court overturned John D. Provoo’s treason conviction and life sentence in a unanimous ruling. A new trial was ordered, and the court suggested Maryland as the proper venue. Provoo, a former Army sergeant, faced possible death but received a life term. witnesses spanned the globe at great cost.
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New York
John D. Provoo
U.S. Court of Appeals
Department of Justice
Maryland
Provoo
San Francisco
Pacific
Burton C. Thomson
Sea City
Iowa
Gregory F. Noonan
Japan
Jonathan
Skinny) Wainwright
Bataan
America
Philippines
Wainwright
Prejudice Charge Not Substantiated At Ft Monmouth
Washington reports the Army found no evidence that racial or religious prejudice influenced civilian suspensions at Ft Monmouth N J Signal Corps center. The Anti-Defamation League had alleged antisemitic motives and noted 38 of 42 suspensions involved Jewish civilians. Army officials promised corrective steps if improper motives were proven.
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Washington
Lne Army
Ft. Monmouth
N. J
Signal Corps Center
Anti-Defamation League of B’nai B'ritham
Army
League
Stevens
Henry Schultz
New York City
Lewis E. Berry Jr
Predicts Democratic Sweep In Next Congress
Iowa report from Sioux City dated Aug 27 states Adlai Stevenson predicts Democrats will seize control of both houses in the coming year. He spoke at a Braniff luncheon of Iowa leaders and planned a trip to Sioux Falls for a farm conference promoting the party's Midwest campaign.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Congress
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Braniff Airlines
House
Senate
Sioux Falls
Ayrshire purchase and youth drowning peak noted
Wayne T. Adalt of Jefferson made an initial purchase of one registered Ayrshire cattle per the Ayrshire Breeders Association. The article also reports the highest drowning death rate among boys aged 15 to 19, with drownings peaking in July.
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Ayrshire
Wayne T. Adalt
Jefferson
Breeders’ Association
Legion Hears AEC Member at National Legion Convention
Rep Hinshaw of California urged the American Legion to reexamine manpower policies in light of atomic age needs. He said scientists should outrank soldiers in a pushbutton warfare era as delegates draft defense resolutions for the 36th national convention. National Commander Connell reaffirmed support for UNIT, while Assistant Secretary Merchant warned against going it alone in world affairs and urged unity with Europe to curb communism.
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Washington
Congress
Joint Committee On Atomic Energy Today
American Legion
Hinshaw
Calif
Veterans’ Organization
Legion
Arthur J Connell
National Security Council
Livingston T. Merchant
United States
State Department
Free Nations
Europe
White House
Civil Service Commission
Little Girl Dies From Claw Hammer Beating
ROCKFORD Wisconsin August 27 Three year old Angela Gilbertson died from injuries reported as clawhammer beating by her mother. A murder warrant was served on Maxine Gilbertson in jail where she had been held as doctors fought to save the child. The case ties to preventing custody in a separate maintenance action against Grover Gilbertson.
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Rockford
Angela Gilbertson
Maxine Gilbertson
Winnebago County
Grover
Back to School and Careers in Home Economics
A Beatrice Fehr piece urges parents and schools to prepare children for the new year with guidance and exposure to home economics careers. It highlights diverse roles from dietitian to textiles, stressing early guidance and practical tests, plus a wedding notice and local incidents.
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Beatrice Fehr
Runaway Truck Crashes Into Home Near Toll Booths
A big trailer truck rolling downgrade toward the Susquehanna River Bridge toll booths lost its brakes after the air horn failed and a hand brake broke off. It clipped another truck, sped past tolls, then struck the rear of a residence where Paul Gabbart and his two children Gary and Diane slept. no one inside was injured.
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Havre DE Grace
Susquehanna River Bridge
Paul Gabbart
Gary
Diane
Desegregation Fight Hits Hobbs Leaders in Court Storm
In Hobbs New Mexico the local segregation committee accused authorities of holding their leader hostage as District Attorney Pat Hanagan warned Rev Bill T Carter that interfering with school attendance is unlawful The clash followed a session with deputies and police as Carter contended the plea would not deter him and both black and white children were affected by the controversy with threats of legal action against those involved
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Hobbs
N. M. Aus
Hobbs Serregation
Pat Hanagan
Bill T Carter
Hanagan
Aspgresation
New Mexico
Carter
Bill T. Carter
Desegregation Debate Touches Hobbs Schools
The Hobbs school board ordered desegregation following a Supreme Court ruling while Carter's group pursues court action to maintain segregation. In other notes, Joseph S. Cornelius of Manansville was fined 1850 for lottery conviction, and traffic citations were issued by Officer Bernard King with several city arrests noted among officers Stalpy Muteboer Bender and Mossburg.
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New Mexico
Hobbs School Board
Carter
Joseph S. Cornelius
Manansville
N. Y
Bernard King
Wl Cf Stalpy
Muteboer
C. I
Bender
Paul Mossburg
Motorist Fined For Reckless Driving In New Midway
New Midway motorist George H. Angleberger admitted lateness for work and was fined 6.45 by Magistrate H Reese Shoe maker in People's Night Court for reckless driving after a light collision on East street. Officer Norman Trump arrested him for weaving through heavy traffic while hurrying to his tanning factory shift. Three others received suspended 30 day jail terms for local offenses including fighting and intoxication.
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New Midway
H. Reese Shoemaker
People’s Night Court
George H. Angleberger
Norman Trump
East Street
Edgar A. Bell
South Bentz Street
Roland E. Haines
RFD
Mr. Airy
Edward T. Wick
Frank Alderton
Baltimore
Frozen dessert fats boosted output in 1953
Production of Mellorine and Velvlorine type frozen desserts made with vegetable fats or oils other than butterfat combined with certain milk solids in 1953 rose to more than twice the level seen in 1952, reflecting a surge in non-dairy fat usage.
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Magnolia Avenue
Ryndam
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J. William Engle
Woodsboro
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Thurmont
Graceham Moravian Church
Edwin C Bright
Marrage
Ralph E Young
Robert L. Reed
Fordwick
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Reed
Silas Kline
Melvin Beard
Kermit Gleaton
Blackville
Marlene Powell
West South Street
Frederick Me
Morial Hospital
India
Fellows
Pinly Reed
ENGLE
Ralph E. Young
Edward Crouse
Bernard Hobbs
William K Heiser
Davidson Transfer & Storage Co
Quarngesser
Warner Fruehauf Trailer Co
Maryland Motor Truck Association
Kitty Adams
Heiser
Chicago
Memorial Stadium
Sting
Buyer Insurance Agency
N. Court ST
Frederick, MD
DIAL
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East Partick Street
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J. Gallows Reddy Pak
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Frederick's
W. Patrick St
Amvets
Mr. Ehbler
D. C. Penney Company
Frederick
Frederick Hearing Aid Center
Tran
Bank of Friendly Personal Service
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
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Shepley’s TV and
East Sixth Street
Frederick Gas Company
Tae
Patrick Street
Chau
Mlintan Vuut
Veni Meg FY
U. A. Lough & Son
South Varket
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Williamson's Drug Store
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