Attlee Expresses Hope For Outcome In Korea Crisis
Prime Minister Attlee told Parliament he has good hopes that United Nations forces will maintain themselves in Korea. He outlined results of talks with Truman in Washington and Canadian leaders in Ottawa, stressing halt to aggression and a stable Far East. Churchill pressed for atom bomb details. Attlee affirmed no split with Truman and UN directives followed by MacArthur.
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London
Attlee
House of Commons
United Nations
Korea
Truman
Washington
Ottawa
King George
Far East
Winston Churchill
House
MacArthur
Col Rhodes Dies at 56 Veteran Officer and Research Director
Col Frank B Rhodes Jr retired veteran of two wars and research director for Bostitch Corp died suddenly at 56 in East Greenwich R I He served in World War I with the 71st Infantry New York National Guard and led Fort Weatherill Rhode Island in World War II He later commanded anti aircraft units at Camp Stewart Georgia Camp Hood Texas and Camp Lee Virginia He is survived by wife two sons a daughter and a sister The Rhodes family long known in Frederick Maryland and Providence Rhode Island performed in vaudeville with the “Four Pallets” and formed the Uncle Hez company
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East Greenwich
Frank
Rhodes
Bostitch Corp
Frederick
71St Infantry
New York National Guard
Fort Wetherill
R. I
National Guard
Col. Rhodes
Uncle Hez
Representation on Commission Expands Beyond Washington
Virginia and Maryland lawmakers push for greater state representation on an enlarged National Capital Planning Commission. A 15 member panel would include only one seat for Virginia and Maryland, expanding planning area to 50 miles and guiding agency dispersion within a 20 mile radius of Washington. Rep. Smith and Rep. Lasseer vow new bills January session. Demand for stocks slows in New York after buoyant Monday trade as rails and power shares feel the pinch.
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Washington
Virginia
Maryland
National Capital Planning Commission
Senate
House
Rep. Smith
D-Va
Lasseer
Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission
New York
Weather Halts Unionville By Pass Work Delays Traffic Opening
Weather conditions stop progress on the Unionville by pass along Liberty road. A contractor spokesman said it was unclear if the four mile stretch would be open by December. Most major work is finished though touch ups remain. T Edgie Russell of Frederick built the project, with several good days possibly finishing remaining tasks.
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Unionville
Liberty Road
T. Edgie Russell
Frederick
Civil Defense Course Ends With Six Nurses Trained
Five Frederick County health nurses and one from Carroll County will complete a Red Cross home nursing instructor trainer course as part of Civil Defense preparedness. The six will join 11 others certified recently, forming a nucleus to bring home nursing and mother baby care classes to neighborhoods city and countywide.
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Frederick County
Carroll County
Red Cross
Frank D. Worthington
Red Cross Chapter
Home Nursing Service
Staley Park
Edith Unruh
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Unruh
Elever
Kolina Brooks
Ruthella Mount
Hazel Wilson
Nayoda Kefauver
Nellie Smith
Health Department
Jesse Sponsel Jer
Carroll,County
No Statement Troops South of Parallel 38
An Eighth Army spokesman said there was no statement that Eighth Army units had withdrawn south of the 38th Parallel as a press service reported. For security, positions of United Nations forces would not be disclosed. He declined to comment on the source claiming all Army forces were south of 38.
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U. 5
Eighth Army
Korea
Dec
38Th Parallel
United Nations
Tokyo
North Korea
China
Hunngnam
U.N
10Th Corps
Hungnam
South Korea
Seoul
Syngman Rhee
MacArthur
Manchurian
Pyongyango
Virginia driver straddles bridge reflector in Carroll street incident
Walter A. Cox Jr. reportedly straddled the iron partition of the South Carroll street bridge around 10 30 last night after running over the reflector at the north end. Cox was traveling south. Sergt Swomby investigated and said Cox will pay for reflector damage. No charges listed.
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Virginia
Walter A. Cox, Jr
South Carroll Street
Cox
Sergt. Swomby
Deer harvest in West Virginia falls in first six days
Hunters bagged 3485 deer in West Virginia during the first six days of the season, down from 5565 in the same period last year, as reported from Charleston.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Baskets for Needy At Christmas Planned by Agencies
More than 250 food baskets will be distributed to the needy this Christmas in Frederick and surrounding county by the Police Department and the Salvation Army. The Police Department supplied 198 families last year and expects a similar number. the Salvation Army may provide 15 to 70 baskets. Donations of cash or food are welcome to a special fund. no Community Chest funds are used. Distribution is coordinated with the Social Service Exchange and baskets will be delivered on Christmas Eve.
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Police Department of
Frederick
Salvation Army
Police Department
Santa Claus
Social Service Exchange
Fred Straley
Straley
Department
Snow Plows Cut Drifts to Clear County Roads
The County Roads Board sent nine pieces of snow moving equipment back to work this morning after drifting three to four feet was cleared on several county routes. State highways were clear as forecasts called for more cloudy, moderately cold weather with highs near 38 and lows around 28.
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County Roads Board
State Roads Commission
Morgantown
Parkersburg
W. Va
Pittsburgh
Altoona
Jefferson
Point of Rocks
Frederick
Commissioners To Attend Joint Meet in Annapolis
Members of the Board of County Commissioners will attend a joint meeting of the Eastern and Western Shore County Commissioners at Carvel Hall in Annapolis. The full board, with their attorney Walter E. Sinn and Assessor Ernest Speaks, may be joined by other county officials. The gathering replaces the usual Western Shore Commissioners Association meeting held nearby at this time each year.
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Board of County Commissioners
Eastern
Western Shore County Commissioners
Carvel Hall
Annapolis
Walter E. Sinn
Ernest Cy
Western Shore Commissioners Association
Five Day Forecast For Maryland and Delaware
The five day outlook calls for mostly cloudy skies with flurries in Worcester county on Wednesday and possible rain or snow by the weekend. It will be moderately cold most days with a later easing toward week end. Daytime temperatures will run near normal while early mornings stay somewhat below or above normal.
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Maryland
Delaware
Cenl County
President To Address Nation On World War Threat
Washington reports President Truman plans a radio address Friday or Saturday night on the world situation and home front steps. A White House source said a national emergency proclamation is planned, with a rapid move to place the economy on a war footing. Discussion with Congressional leaders set for tomorrow at 10 am. Acheson Marshall and Snyder were asked to attend.
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Washington
Truman
White House
George
Senate Finance
State Acheson
Defense
Marshall
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Riots in Singapore Kill 14, Injure 140 Over Heiress Case
Riots in Singapore leave 14 dead and more than 140 injured as British troops police a dusk to dawn curfew. The court ruled the Dutch Roman Catholic mother could take 13 year old Matia Bertha Hertogh to Holland, sparking clashes as Muslims try to regain custody. American reporters Tom Masterson and Larry Allen were hurt when mobs attacked their car.
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Singapore
Supreme Court
Matia Bertha Hertogh
Holland
Maria Bertha
Associated Press
Tom Masterson
Larry Allen
Masterson
Allen
Christmas Greens Gatherers Warned as Yuletide Near
Joseph F. Kaylor warns Frederick County that cutting greens on another’s land brings civil and criminal penalties. Civil action can double the tree value. misdemeanors carry fines from 5 to 25 dollars or 30 to 90 days in jail, or both. Losses rise before the holiday market for holly and evergreens.
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Joseph F. Kaylor
Department of State Forests and Parks
Frederick Coalitions
Kaylor
Sentenced Again for Murder in Glen Burnie Case
Baltimore on December 12 Thomas Alexander Edwards a 26 year old Negro was sentenced for the second time today to be hanged for the murder of a Glen Burnie couple.
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Baltimore
Thomas Alexander Edwards
Glen Burnie
Santa beard prank shocks El Paso boy
In El Paso on December 12 two boys watched Santa as he asked for water. When a drink arrived Santa pulled off his beard to reveal the trick, leaving the happy lad puzzled and disappointed.
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el Paso
Tex
Santa Claus
Santa
Low Road Bid for Route 26 Surfacing Near Eldersburg
The Camden Construction Company of Baltimore filed a low bid of 504 000 for surfacing 3.2 miles of Route 26 from east of Eldersburg toward Frederick, including relocation near the Route 32 junction. Seven bidders submitted offers as the Maryland State Roads Commission opened bids. awards pending. Other bids ranged from 511 916.25 to 561 907.16.
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Camden Construction Company, Inc
Baltimore
Eldersburg
Frederick
State Roads Commission
Commission
James Julian
Elsmere
Del
Thomas, Bennett and Hunter, Inc
Westminster
Taylor Construction Company
Charlotte
N. C
Aero Engineering and Construction Corporation
Hampton
John H. Ensey
Fire damages three houses on North Bentz Street
Three fire units responded to a morning blaze at 520 North Bentz Street causing about 250 dollars in damage. Smoke spread to 522 and 524 as crews fought the attic fire from a Junior engine booster hose. The homes are owned by Charles E Hudson with tenants including Ella Johnson 520 LeRoy Tintson 522 and Nina Boyce 524.
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North Bentz Street
Bemtz Street
Fifth
Sixth Streets
Market Street
United Rescue Truck
Charles E. Hudson
Frederick
Ella Johnson
LeRoy Tintson
Nina Boyce
Two Held For Paint Theft In Maryland Case
State Police reported two Buckeystown men, Joseph W. Parker and Clark W. Smith, were turned over to Montgomery County Police in a paint theft case. They allegedly stole thirty gallons from Berlin Construction Co of Rockville in two incidents, November and early December. A Frederick merchant aided the investigation by noting a car license. paint was partly sold then recovered.
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Buckeystown
Montgomery County
Rockville
Richard A. Myers
Joseph W. Parker
Clark W. Smith
Berlin Construction Company
Myers
Parker
Smith
Frederick
J/c Myers
Maynard J. Whitney
Parker and Smith
Montgomery County Police
Whitney
Mrs Rosenberg Not Known To Him He Says
James McGraw of New York testified before the Senate Armed Services committee that he does not know Mrs Anna M Rosenberg and has never seen her, countering reports she attended Communist meetings 15 years ago. The witness remained part of the panel investigating charges against the Assistant Secretary of Defense who has denied any subversive ties.
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Washington
Anna M., Rosenberg
Defense
James McGraw
New York City
Senate Armed Services Committee
8th Army Can Fight Rearguard Action in Korea
Allied forces in northwest Korea remain south of a critical retreat point as the Eighth Army can conduct a rearguard against Chinese advances toward Seoul. The 10th Corps is battered, likely limited to defense, while Hambung and Hungnam evacuations prepare for possible sea withdrawal.
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Don Whitenrad
Tokyo
Dey
Korea
Eighth Army
Sariwon
Pyongyang
Seoul
Tas
Urey
Ath Q
1Th Corps
Hambung
Sea of Japan
Tom Stone
U.S
Hungnam
Stone
MacArthur
United Nations
Rungnium
Wonsan
Dyongyang- Seoul
Sida Ty Kunchon
Dib Teavally
Korpex
Sunniak
Mutichon
U.N
Open Rites Set Jan 6 for City Yule Tree Burn
Frederick schedules a public Christmas tree burning on January 6 starting 9 a.m. Scouts and city workers will collect discarded trees, haul them to Sisters Hill quarry, and pile them for a giant bonfire. At 7 p.m. ceremonies mark the torching with officials and police supervising safety and traffic.
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Frederick
Sisters’ Hill
City Sanitary Department
Elmer FP. Murnshower
Munshower
Francis Scott Key
Russell Young
Norman Dietz
Jack Shorrow
Elm Street
G O P Club Plans Washington's Birthday Banquet
The G O P Club of Frederick County voted to hold the annual Washington's Birthday banquet on February 24 1951 with Governor-elect Theodore R McKeldin and Senator-elect John Marshall Butler possibly attending The event expected to draw 500 attendees marked as one of the largest club divvy gatherings Charles McC Mathias Jr was elected president succeeding Ross Smith Other officers named include Miss Helen Remsburg M Holmes Fout Ruth King and Frank W Rothenhoefer
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Washington
Charles McC. Mathias, Jr
Ross ¥. Smith
Thurmont
Helen Remsburg
Jefferson
M. Holmes Fout
Frederick
Ruth King
Frank W. Rothenhoefer
Strategic War Materials Go Into Russia
Strategic materials moving from West Germany and western allies to the Soviet bloc fuel the war potential. Machines tools bearings optical supplies steel and rolling stock leaked to East Berlin via Rhine routes and absent export controls. Estimates say six to eight million dollars of steel and other contraband have reached the east in 1950.
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Frankfurt
West Germany
Istuc
Russia
U. S
Russi
Sougyee
United Nations
Korea
Ruhr
West Berlin
Berlin
East Berlin
Netherlands
Rhine
Switzerland
Stettin
Poland
Hungary
Czechoslovakia
Allied High Commission
Konrad Adenauer
U N Troops Withdraw From Korea As China Forces Advance
U N troops abandon most of North Korea facing massive Chinese assault. Eighth Army pulls back to 38th parallel while refugees flood south as Seoul reels. MacArthur reports Chinese forces rapidly regroup, with up to a million troops now in Korea.
Miss Truman Improvised Applause At Chattanooga Show
Miss Truman drew applause from an audience of 1500 in Chattanooga for two encores, though a critic called her voice not suited to operatic arias or orchestral accompaniment. Ruth Golden praised her charm but urged patient study for vocal maturity. The item also notes Pope Pius XII granting New Year mass permission and Faye Emerson and Lyle Henderson planning a wedding in Mexico.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Margaret Truman
Ruth Golden
The
Chattanooga Times
Miss Truman
Vatican City
Pius XII
Sacred Congregation For the Sacraments
New York
Faye Emerson
Elliot Roosevelt
Lyle C
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Police Dept. and
Local Salvation
Rosenberg
8Th Army
McKeldin and Butler
Hagerstown
Manuel M. Weinberg
Peoples Court
Archie Stevens
R. F. Stone
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