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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1948
Page
1
The opening day of the deer hunting season in Freder reports eight deer slain. Witness notes indicate hunters at Snook's retreat near Lewh ere dhee. Most reports show a high tally, with season continuing through Saturday.
A belated report links about 6 000 Chinese deaths to a crowded evacuation ship near Manchuria. Another tragedy off Shanghai, the Kiangya, killed many and left 200 rescued from 2 059 ton vessel. Casualties rise from air and land crashes, with refugees among the victims.
The report describes a vehicle blaze near the motor at Deer Hunters Auto. Firefighters from the Independent Horse Can hose the flames, saving two guns and other items before the car burned out. George B. was noted in the incident and bystanders helped contain the fire.
Cleveland Indians star Lou Boudreau is healing after a right side blood clot removal procedure. Managers and teammates express cautious optimism about his return to the lineup.
The Supreme Court approved a hearing by a 6 to 4 vote to review the conviction of two Japanese officials who were found guilty and sentenced, marking a pivotal step in a high-profile wartime case.
The Edison Company sold 5.56 million first bonds at 101.855 to Halsey Stuart. Public price set at 109 per bond. Simultaneously W C Langley and others won 30 000 shares of preferred stock at 4.7 percent dividend offered at 100 per share. Directors approve 1.5 million common shares for West Penn Electric planned capital expenditures with SEC and TE approvals needed.
William Reuven Pumphrey 63, longtime operator of funeral homes in this city and Rockville, died in Suburban Hospital last night. He is survived by his wife Irene and a son Robert in Rockville. A native of Montgomery County, he was laid to rest at Rockville Union Cemetery.
More than 2 000 New York bar tenders vote to strike today against 650 owners as labor action disrupts city bars. At Lews station a two story seven room frame dwelling sold in a public sale in front of Yharmont Bank to Lloyd Green and G Frushour as an executor in the crate of E. Lor. coted th Earl H. Hoffman.
The Supreme Court today refused to order Alabama's presidential electors to cast their ballots for President Truman. The decision leaves the slate of electors to follow the state's vote and avoids a national crisis as December deadlines loom.
The court considered Pearcey’s fate after insanity claims and a theft case tied to the Clarke property at Thurmont. Psychiatric testimony described accused hearing voices and mental instability, with doctors recommending treatment. Witnesses placed Pearcey near the crime scene and in possession of stolen goods, including cameras and cigarettes.
A 1 year old girl and a 3 year old widow won prizes in a radio naming contest during the weekend. Alice Hea of Hill Avenue won the top prize of 59200. Harold ootball star the CES also mentioned in connection with the event.
A Navy Privateer sighted flares and survivors miles from Johnston Island as air and naval units canvassed a wide ocean area. Captain Allen H. Stotts reported dropping a boat to survivors while fuel ran low, with follow up search continuing from Honolulu and several ships moving toward the scene.
San Francisco December 6 The Pacific Coast maritime strike ends as AFL Sailors Union of the Pacific accepts a written guarantee that CIO unions settlements will not invade its jurisdiction. Five CIO longshore gangs and about 28 000 members return to work aboard 280 ships tied up during the dispute ending the embargo on western cargo movement.
Tass reports Moscow says Western powers staged a frame-up. Dispatch from Berlin notes ongoing military and police patrols through Western sectors, with streets heavily patrolled by German and American forces amid tight security following recent elections.
Dec 3 Mahoney quotes a $29 financial crash as justification for higher corporate profits taxes. He argues profits now exceed earlier levels and should be taxed more, contrasting with earlier under taxation and urging fiscal safeguards.
Potomac Edison's 66 000 volt Williamsport to Frederick line goes into service with a 400 000 dollar substation. R Paul Smith and G S Humphrey oversaw the energizing ceremony on East and Fifth streets. The project expands capacity for Frederick Mount Airy Bruns-Taneytown area and supports future growth despite earlier material delays.
Charles Town police reported three people killed and three injured when a automobile crashed into the rear of a truck on a road near the race track. The victims were all Black men in their late twenties. details show severe injuries and a decapitation cited by a coroner.
Fragmentary clipping reports multiple Hollywood actors involved in arrests and legal trouble. Names, charges, and locations are unreadable, with garbled phrases about destroy actions and police, along with a death notice reference to an individual linked to New York and Pennsylvania.
A May United Nations session featured calls for proof that North Korea operates as a free government. Prime Minister Peter Fraser of New Zealand denied claims of free governance and urged clear evidence about North Korea’s political system. A U S coastal retirement official and state department figure were mentioned in the garbled dispatch.
Negro found guilty of murder in the second degree. Graves was sentenced to 13 years in the penitentiary by Judge Charles W. Wood and Assistant Judge Pat Seim. The case followed a new trial award after a prior first degree conviction without capital punishment.
A shipment of gold bullion valued at 000 000 arrives in Baltimore last night from the South via the S S Rab in Sticiwood. The cargo was unloaded at Dee and P Nealy Street.
Report from wartime China describes Red forces surrounding Nanking and Suchow in a volatile push to sever Army Group positions. Government troops withdraw from Suchow while 125000 troops mass across pathways, air drops sustain isolated units, and observers question the timing and truth of Pengpu arrivals.
President Truman told Congress the effort to crush Greece's Communist backed guerrillas has bogged down. He blamed portions of the American army for not mounting determined action and noted an encouraging prospect for the guerrillas fading amid persistent stalemate and aid shortfalls.
The budget outlines 3 678 160 for building new state roads and 6 541 727 for maintenance, plus 5 968 S8ater construction and maintenance of county roads. It excludes funding for the Chesapeake Bridge and the state overhaul program, which are covered by special Loud issues.
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