Buckingham Gifted Diocesan Center Extends Episcopal Reach
The Buckingham School property near Buckeystown is gifted to Maryland’s Episcopal Diocese to serve as a spiritual center. The 290 acre farm will host retreats, workshops, and meetings for all ages, with renovations planned for the main buildings and a resident clergyman to oversee operations. The dairy farm continues, and about 100 people could be accommodated for diocesan events.
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Buckingham
Buckeystown
Maryland
Baker
E. L. Geilier, Jr
Balimore
Oday
Ransifer
Gettier
Commission
Charles Carroll
Carrollton
Carrolls Manor
Chiang Kai-Shek Warns Against Munich Repeat
Chiang Kai-Shek warned against another Munich and pledged Nationalist China’s full backing to avert a crisis. He said if UN forces require military support for Korea, China would provide it, stressing any major UN decision is an American responsibility and urging unity to prevent a world crisis.
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Taipei
Formosa
Chiang Kai-Shek
Aainst
Munich
China
Chiang
Korea
U. N
United Nations
Unit- 1 Nations
United States
Czechoslovakia
Unite Nations
World Organization
Communist Jets Chased Back Over Yalu River
Two Communist MiG-15 jets engaged U S F-80s in a brief air battle near Kanggye. The MiGs attacked from the sun at about 500 miles an hour but were driven back across the Yalu as four F-80s pursued. Lt. James W. Smith of New Albany Indiana piloted one F-80 and described the engagement.
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U.S
Republicans Left Out in Korea Crisis Talks
Washington reports Taft said the Administration is not seeking GOP input on Korea policy as Hoey urged immediate troop withdrawal. Cain faulted Congress for being ignored while Connally noted uneven invites to Truman Attlee talks. Bradley testified on a $38 million Yugoslavia food aid proposal at a closed committee session.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
Korea
Hoey
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
Truman
Attlee
Cain R-Washi
Congress
Manchuria
Cain
MacArthur
United Nations
Connally
D-Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
GOP
Omar N. Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Bradley
Yugoslavia
Fresh Snow Expected Across Maryland and Adjacent States
The Associated Press reports a new blizzard from the Midwest and a storm from east Texas may merge to bring snow to West Virginia, Western Maryland, and Western Pennsylvania by evening. If they meet near the Alleghenies, central Maryland could see snow and a sharp temp drop. Potomac River flood risk rises as 16 feet above normal, crest near 22 feet tonight. roads in Maryland are generally passable.
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Associated Press
Maryland
Weather Bureau
Midwest
Texas
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Alleghenies
Potomac River
Williamsport
Hagerstown
Clear Spring
Potomac River Flood Impacts Lander and Seneca Cabins
Flood waters from the Potomac and Monocacy rivers threaten cabins at Lander and Seneca as crests near 16 to 17 feet. Ten Lander cabins are flooded with roads closed. Seneca homes experience rising waters and backed creeks. Brunswick remains unthreatened as Point of Rocks reports lower levels. Weather shifts include snow flurries and forecasts of rain or snow with cold highs.
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Potomac River
Lander
Seneca
Monocacy
Jug Bridge
Potomac
Harpers Ferry
West Virginia
Edwin F. Nikirk
Seneca Creel
Brunswick
Point of Rocks
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Up River
State Roads Commission
Roads Commission
Ceresville
Liberty Road
Urbana-Buckeystown
Monnocacy
Frederick Junction
Frederick
Linganore Creek
McKeldin Reviews Maryland Budget Estimates
Governor elect Theodore R. McKeldin spent today in Budget Director James G. Rennie's office examining the next year’s revenue and appropriation projections. He plans three days a week of department-by-department study before taking office in January and will convene advisers to scrutinize all department requests. Walter N. Kirkman, former budget director, accompanied them.
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Baltimore
Theodore R. McKeldin
James G. Rennie
McKeldin
Maryland
Rennie
Walter N. Kirkman
State Department of Budget and Procurement
Denver Sheriff candidate Shook reports campaign spending
Denver Democrat Denver J. Shook, the unsuccessful sheriff candidate, filed a campaign statement with the clerk noting expenditures of 772.83 dollars. The document details campaign costs and funding disclosures from the recent election cycle.
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Denver J. Shook
Gordy, Salisb ary Banker and Ex Comptroller, Dies
William S. Gordy a 77 year old banker and former Maryland comptroller who served three terms and sought the 1858 Democratic gubernatorial nomination died at Peninsula General Hospital. He led the Salisbury National Bank for 55 years and leaves a widow a sister Miss Nancy M Goedy and two nephews. Funeral at St Peter s Episcopal Church at 3 p m Thursday with Gordy on the church official board.
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W. S Gordy
Salisbury
William S. Gordy
Maryland
Peninsula General Hospital
Gordy
Salisbury National Bank
Nancy M. Goedy
Joh Cleveland White, Jr
Baltimore
Graham Gumby, Jr
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
U S Has Done Most In Korea And Lost Most
United States forces have borne the largest share of ground fighting and casualties in Korea among U N members. About 10600 Americans on ground duty and roughly 26000 more in naval and air roles have served, with total U S casualties at 31784: 4750 killed, 21900 wounded, 5018 missing. Other nations contribute large numbers and losses vary, but U S involvement dwarfs most. Kaiser-Frazer loan aids auto output and shifts to defense production with a $25 million package from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
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Associated Press
United States
United Nations
Korea
UN Io der
Syneman Rhee
Ife
U. N. Ares
U. N
Pyongyang
Kaiser
Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Kaiser-Frazer Co
West Side auto firm finds missing cash in receipt bag
Two customers at a West Side auto supply firm discovered unexpected cash in a bag they bought from manager Thomas Clifford. He believed the bag held 50 license plate reflector bolts but found it contained a portion of the day's receipts, totaling $20 bills and several rolls of currency.
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Chicago
West Side
Thomas Clifford
UN Forces to Stay If Forced Out Korea Crisis
A British informant at the White House says President Truman and Prime Minister Attlee agree UN forces should not be forced out of Korea. If China drives them back, UN troops would return to Korea rather than withdraw. They aim to stabilize with a defendable line while seeking settlement with Peiping authorities.
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London
Der
Truman
Minster Attlee
United Nations
Korea
Attlee
Bradley
United Nations Sap Gia
Blizzard Cuts Coal Supply and Deer Hunters Report
The real blizzard of 1940 disrupted coal stocks with an uncertain impact on future supply as production averages around 10 million tons weekly. November 25 totals show 454 million tons mined in 1950, with projected yearly output near 504 million and a stockpile around 34 million tons if the pace holds. Deer hunting brought seven more deer down in Frederick county, including a 119 pound buck near Hamburg tower. In Orphans Court, Mrs. Ethel M. Speak was named administratrix of Roy W. Speak’s estate, with four sons and five daughters listed as heirs.
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Washington
America
Europe
National Coal Association
Frederick County
Walter Gentry
Lewistown
John Wachter
Myersville
Hamburg Tower
Ethel M. Speak
Thurmont
Route 1
Roy W. Speak
Truman Warns of General War Risk by Communist China
President Truman warned that Communist China faces the grave risk of general conflict as U S forces fight in Korea. He said the United States must rally the free world through the United Nations to resist imperialism and build a new world order based on freedom and justice. He urged redoubled rearmament and support for allies to ensure national survival and to prepare American youth for service amid rising military tensions.
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Washington
Dec
Truman
China
United States
Free World
Attlee
Korea
United Nations
Mr. Truman
Harge
Winter Storms Strain East and Midwest Flood Threat Grows
Wintry weather battered the east and Midwest with floods threatening northern California. Subzero temperatures spread from the northern plains to the Rockies and into Oklahoma and Kansas. The cold front eased flood stress along the upper Ohio river while eastern states faced rain snow and winds. About 700 homeless and 4 300 displaced returned home as rivers slowly receded. A two day downpour ended easing flood peril in northern California. An extension of rent controls was approved by the House Banking committee in Washington.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Californi
Mid-Continent
Plains
Rockies
Oklahoma
Kansas
Towa
North Coretral
Midwest Prairie
Ohio River
West Virginia
Virginia
Pennsylvania
New York
Tennessee
Kentucky
Mississippi
Texas Panhandle
Cutbank
Mont
California
San Joaquin River
San Joaquin Valley
Vernalis
Six Nations Urge U.N. To Act On Korea Intervention
A six nation memorandum led by the United States Britain Ecuador Cuba and Norway called on the United Nations Assembly to address Chinese Communist troops fighting U N forces in Korea. The document aims to trigger debate in the 14 nation steering committee with a view to pressing the General Assembly to take action.
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Lake
United Nations Assembly
China
Korea
U.N
Trygve Lie
United States
Britain
Jane
Ecuador
Cuba
Norway
Intervet
U. N
Security Council
Russia
China demands voice in Korea settlement at UN
New Delhi reports Peiping presses for equal participation in Korean talks. India, via UN delegate Sir Benegal Rau, warned that peace depends on China’s inclusion. Wu Malu Chuan reiterated China’s stake but will discuss Korea only with respect to Communist charges in the China matter. Nehru to outline broader Korea policy in Parliament.
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New Delhi
India
China
United Nations
Sir Benegal N. Rau
New York
Peiping
Wu Malu-Chuan
Rau
Asia
U.N
Lake Success
Security Council
United States
Korea
U. N
Chiang Kai- Shek
Foreign Ministry
Red China
Nehru
Reduced Fares For Military Personnel During Holidays
Chicago December military personnel in uniform will receive reduced round trip rail fares on national railroads for the Christmas season. From December 15 to January 10 coaches will be two cents per mile with a return limit of January 15. The cut was approved yesterday by the Transcontinental Passenger Association, contrasting with higher rates elsewhere.
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Chicago
Transcontinental Passenger Association
Pyongyang Falls to Chinese Reds in March of Retreat
U N forces have pulled back from Pyongyang as Chinese troops enter the city. Reports describe the capital burning and evacuated citizens fleeing south while Allied rear guards withdraw toward Seoul. A Seoul correspondent notes a possible stand near the Seoul Inchon area, yet warns aid may be required to hold.
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Tokyo
Dee
Pyongyang
Bo Morentos
Orient
United Nations
Red Korea
U.N
Red
Red Centrol
Taecong
Red Return
Taerong
U. S. 2Th Division
Seoul
H. P. King
Kiven
Seoul- Inchan
King
Korea
Fined For Failing Deliver Auto Titles In Court
Two teenage boys Arthur L. Sexton and Charles H. Johnson Jr were found guilty of failing to deliver titles after trading cars and each paid a fine plus costs of 5.75 dollars in Peoples Court before Magistrate Alton Y Bennett. State Police Lt Walter K May testified the arrests followed a complaint from Sexton. Both claimed titles were lost. Deeds were recorded for several property transfers including John Keller Miller to Grayson Rippe on Main Street Jefferson around 4000 dollars and Benjamin Crider to Lloyd St Clair in Urbane district about 3500 dollars.
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Alton Y. Bennett
Peoples Court
Arthur L. Sexton
Route 5
Frederick
Charles H. Johnson, Jr
Hagerstown
Walter K. May
Sexton
Johnson
Lt. May
John Keller Miller
Grayson Edward Rippe
Main Street
Jefferson
Benjamin E. Crider
Lloyd BE. St. Clair
Five Day Forecast For Maryland And Delaware
Wednesday will be mostly cloudy and cold with snow developing in western Maryland then spreading to the coast as snow or rain. Thursday will turn much colder with light snow or flurries. Friday remains fair and cold, then warmer over the weekend. Snow or rain likely again on Sunday.
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Associated Press
Maryland
Delaware
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