One Burned In Apartment House Fire
A resident on the second floor suffered burns to the right shoulder arm and hand in a blaze that damaged the apartment at West South Street. Henry Athey was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital. Fire damage was about 2000 dollars with much clothing and furniture lost. Investigators blamed an iced wire short circuit spotted by Potomac Edison linemen Harry Shaffer and Edward Fox. Chimney fire later at 214 East Eighth Street caused little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West South Street
Henry Athey
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Sergi
Ralph Potts
Lena Angevine
Potomac Edison Company
Harry Shaffer
Edward Fox
East Fifth Street
Angevine
Wirs
Dunnevs
Citizens Truck Company
East Eighth Street
Allies Hit Red Rail Lines in Northwest Korea Offensive
Allied fighters swept across northwest Korea in misty weather and damaged key Communist rail lines near Sinanju and Kunu. Fifth Air Force jets and Marine Corsairs harassed rail centers while Sabre jets probed MIG areas along the Yalu river. Two small morning clashes near the Punch Bowl eastern front saw Red probing efforts repelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Korea
U. S. Fifth Air Force
Sinanju
Kunu
Yalu River
Punch Bowl
Red
Stalin Prizes Awarded On His 72nd Birthday
Moscow reports Stalin marked his 72nd birthday with little fanfare as six recipients were named for Stalin Prizes for strengthening peace among the peoples. Winners include Monica Felton Anna Seghers Pietro Nenni George Amado Kuo Moto and Ikuo Oyama all receiving a gold medal 100000 rubles and world recognition. Stalin’s health was described as satisfactory for his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Joseph
Vissationovich Diugashvili
Stalin
Soviet Union
Monica Felton
Anna Seghers
Pietro Nenni
Socialist
Red World
Kremlin
Five Day Forecast For Maryland And Delaware
A five day forecast notes little or no precipitation until rain on Wednesday. Cold conditions return over the weekend with a warming trend early next week. Temperatures average near normal for the holiday season with afternoon highs around 39 to 41 and early morning lows near 20s to around 30, varying by region from Western Maryland mountains to coastal and southern counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Delaware
Mary- Jang
Maryland Marines Return Home From Korea aboard General John Pope
San Francisco dispatch reports 59 Maryland Marines, many from Baltimore, among 2,900 Korean War veterans who arrived on the General John Pope. The Maryland group includes Lt. John M. Baker of Emmitsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Maryland
Baltimore
John Pope
Assault On Infant Is Alleged
A warrant charging assault and a battery on Melvin Hooper’s infant daughter was served at the county jail. Hooper, taken on a bench warrant after missing a Juvenile Court summons, faces a December hearing. his wife was released on recognizance. The child, born in June, had injuries treated at Frederick Memorial and Kernan's Hospital in Baltimore, then placed in a county foster home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Hooper
Jefferson
Little Mary Lee Hooper
Children’s Aid Society
Charles A. Price
Austin Murray
Hooper
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Kernan’s Hospital
Baltimore
Kernan's Hospital
Minor Accidents Reported In City
Three accidents, with no serious damage or injuries, were investigated Thursday by city police. First, about 12:30 a.m. on East Church Street near Chapel alley, a coupe driven by John Fuskar collided with a westbound car driven by Grover M. Schroyer. both faced reckless driving charges. At about 2:30 p.m. a collision at Market and South streets involved a sedan driven by Charles E. Palmer and a coupe driven by Guy F. Gladhill. windshields were iced, no charges filed. Later, George L. Thomas Jr. reported minor damage when Roosevelt M. Markoe’s sedan pulled from a curb and hit Thomas’s car on West Patrick Street. Markoe charged with illegal pulling from a curb. hearing set for Dec. 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Church Street
Chapel Alley
Church Street
John Fuskar
Edgewood
Church
Grover M. Schroyer
Wisner Street
Sergi
Ralph Potts
Market
Charles E. Palmer
North Bentz Street
Guy F. Gladhill
Middletown
George Hoffman
George L. Thomas, Jr
Adamstown
Roosevelt M. Markoe
West Patrick Street
Thomas
George Crouse
Markoe
Traffic Death Toll Near One Million Milestone
The Associated Press reports the U S traffic deaths edging toward one million with 999,829 total as of 9 30 a m. A midweek count shows 73 deaths since midnight Wednesday and snow ice on highways prompts cautious driving. The National Safety Council predicts the 1 006 000th fatality will occur around noon Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
National Safety Council
Governor McKeldin misses Sugar Bowl trip for New Year reception
Governor Theodore R. McKeldin will not attend the University of Maryland football team’s Sugar Bowl game against Tennessee in New Orleans on January 1. His office says the traditional New Year’s reception prevents the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Theodore R. McKeldin
University of Maryland
New Orleans
Tennessee
Two Contracts Awarded On Route 240 In Maryland
The State Roads Commission awarded contracts for the National Pike section between the Montgomery county line and Clarksburg road to Dutcher Construction Corp of Queenstown for 1 598 037 dollars, including two quadrants of a future cloverleaf at Clarksburg road. Buckley and Co of Philadelphia got 160 098 dollars to build the bridge for Clarksburg road over the pike. Additional awards cover Mountain Road improvements to Gibson Island and a dual Route 30 extension in Charles County. F P Asher Jr and Sons will build 28 miles of Route 301 from Charles County line to Waldorf for 489 279 dollars. Bituminous Construction Co of Baltimore will resurface 43 miles of Mountain Road State Route 177 from Lippin's Corner to east of Jacobsville for 144 589 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
State Roads Commission
Frederick
Washington
Dutcher Construction Corp
Queenstown
Montgomery County
Clarksburg Road
Buckley and Co
Philadelphia
Clarksburg
Gibson Island
Charles County
F.P. Asher Jr. and Sons of
Annapolis
Waldorf
Bituminous Construction Co
Lippin’s Corner
Jacobsville
Many Homes To Be Lacking In Season's Joy
A Christmas scene described across the nation shows families missing loved ones overseas in Korea while others hope for reunion. President Truman plans a holiday visit to Independence Missouri with a Christmas Eve tree light and message as travelers return home from training camps and service posts. Turkey remains on the menu in Korea and at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Korea
Truman
Independence
Margaret
White House
Washington
United States
President Truman
Christmas Observance At Temple Jacques DeMolay Commandery No 4
Jacques DeMolay Commandery No 4 Knights Templar holds its Christmas day observance at the Masonic Temple at noon Rev Paul K Althouse delivers the address A toast to Most Eminent Grand Master Robert B Gaylord read by Albert M Cobleniz and a response by Byron A Winebrewer A toast to John C Weiss Right Eminent Grand Commander delivered by James I Ewing and a response by Russell L Michael Other toasts will honor Columbia Lodge No 58 Lynch Lodge No 163 Enoch Royal Arch Chapter No 23 Enoch Council No 10 Royal and Select Masters Scottish Rite and departed brothers and the flag A prayer by Rev Ralph H Miller and benediction by Rev Edwin H Sponseller
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacques DeMolay
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Paul K. Althouse
Robert B. Gaylord
Albert M. Cobleniz
Byron A. Winebrewer
John C. Weiss
James I. Ewing
Russell L. Michael
Columbia Lodge
Lynch Lodge
A. F
A. Masons
Enoch Royal Arch
Enoch Council
Ralph H. Miller
Edwin H. Sponsseller
Boonsboro Man Included in Korea Prisoner List
Baltimore report notes 61 Maryland men verified by the Defense Department as prisoners claimed by the Reds in Korea and China. An additional name, Capt. Alexander M. Boysen of Boonsboro, was added to the list yesterday. he is married to Mrs. Margaret L. Boysen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Defense Department
Washington
Reds
Korea
China
Alexander M. Boysen
Margaret L. Boysen
Boons
Posthumous Award To Master Sgt Beard
In Baltimore on December 21 the Maryland military district announced posthumous awards for Master Sgt Rudolph Beard of Smithsburg. Beard, 38, died November 29, 1950 in Korea after over 12 years in service. He previously earned the Bronze Star. the Distinguished Service Cross and Silver Star were awarded for gallantry and heroism in the preceding weeks while with Company C, 70th Tank Battalion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Rudolph Beard
Smithsburg
Maryland Military District
Beard
Korea
70Th Tank Battalion
Camp Detrick Adopts Two Frederick Families for Christmas
Camp Detrick Army Navy and Air Force detachments finalize Christmas plans for two adopted Frederick area families. One family has 10 members, the other 12, with fathers out of work part time. A third family will get a Christmas dinner kit and an underprivileged Frederick boy will dine and receive toys at the detachment hall. A committee will shop for socks, mittens, shoes, galoshes, sweaters, food, toys and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Detrick
Army
Navy
Air Force
Frederick-area
Frederick
Federated Charities
Salvation Army
Public Health Department
The
Red Cross
Rev Paul Gleichman Accepts New Lutheran Charge
Rev. Paul H. Gleichman former Bristol pastor and India missionary accepts call to Riegelsville Lutheran charge Bucks County Pa effective January 15 He will serve Easton Road parsonage area with about 750 members and begins pulpit duties January 20 He and his wife Margaret Albaugh Gleichman and their son Edward are relocating from Bristol after a career including district missionary work in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul H. Gleichman
Frederick Evangelical Lutheran Church
India
Riegelsville
Margaret E. Albaugh
Howard M. Albaugh
Edward Albaugh Gleichman
Gleichman
Cumberland
Lutheran Church
Amos John Traver
Madras Presidency
Bristol
Zion Church
Lutheran Parsonage
Easton Road
Bucks County
Mercury set December records in Baltimore weather
Climate note from Baltimore reports December 7 saw the highest December temperature, December 16 matched the coldest reading, and forecasters predicted a potential rise to 61 degrees, the warmest December 21 reading on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Record of crippling winter weather across the plains and beyond
Fresh snow and extreme cold swept the Plains and eastern states, with heavy rain and gale winds disrupting transportation nationwide after a week of near record snowfalls. The Weather Bureau noted two storm centers near Chicago and New York, causing widespread snow from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic coast and subzero readings in the northern plains. Deaths attributed to the harsh weather totaled 249 across multiple states, with governors and officials seeking aid as districts faced travel bans and transportation breakdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
South
Pacific Northwest
Atlantic Seaboard
South Dakota
Sigurd Anderson
Chicago
Washington
District of Columbia
U. S. Weather Bureau
New York City
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic Coast
Great Lakes
New England
Middle Atlantic
New York
Plains
Bismarck
N. C
Miles City
Mont
Ohio
Indiana
Mads
Wisconsin
Michigan
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Maryland
Iowa
Kentucky
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Tennessee
Maine
Colorado
Connerthcut
Delaware
Georgia
Nevada
Oregon
Virginia
North Carolina
Utah I
Wyoming
South Dakota Snowbound in Blizzards Isolated Towns
Pierre December 14 Gov Sigurd Anderson said he may seek Federal aid as South Dakota endures blizzards for over two weeks. Snow depths reach 15 feet in drifts. 26 inches on the level. Keyahapa Millboro and Clearfield in Tripp county, with 100 residents, remained cut off with no railroad service. A bull dozer finally delivered groceries to Keyahapa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Sigurd Anderson
South Dakota
Keyahaps
Millboro
Clearfield
Tripp
Nebraska
Good Mink Hunting There McCarthy Says
Republican Senator McCarthy, bidding for re election, challenged President Truman to campaign against him in Wisconsin. He said if the President or allies come to Wisconsin there is very good mink hunting there, an allusion to mink coats spotlighted by tax scandal inquiries.
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Washington
McCarthy
Truman
Wisconsin
McCarthy m
Amlit
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Talks Collapse in Washington Negotiations Referred to Truman
Labor talks broke down in Washington on December 21, with negotiations collapsing and the dispute sent to President Truman for a decision. The report notes a complete deadlock in bargaining between the parties and indicates a high level of urgency in resolving the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Dec
Truman
Slush Adds To Woes Of Autoists In Snow Merger
Weary roads workers earned a break as temperatures neared 60 degrees, melting snow and sleet but leaving icy spots on main roads. Braver crews shoveled seven foot drifts on Picnic Woods and Quebec Road, while others cleared Wolfsville area. Transit slowed, trees iced, and power mostly steady as melting began, with night temperatures plummeting back to the 20s. No major accidents reported in Frederick area, schools closed, and holiday events disrupted by the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
State Roads Commission
Picnic Woods
Quebec School
Middletown
Burkinlsville
Brader Jeff
Wolfsville
Moe
Steiner's Hill
Potomac Idison Company
Gambrill State Park
High Road
Frederick
Herman Toms
Park
Foxville
Frank Weddle
Fishing Creek
Blue Ridge Lines
Voyageurs Deliver Christmas Baskets in Hazardous Trip
In difficult driving conditions, 16 Voyageurs Militaires traveled by bus and locomotive to Newton 1D Baker VA Center near Martinsburg West Virginia. They distributed about 30 Christmas baskets to hospitalized Frederick County veterans. The trip included Harry A. E. Morgan Carroll Eicholtz J. Robert Edwards Austin Sherald Dr. Joseph H. Wolf and son Dr. James G. Canroy John Newton Donald McIntosh Charles Birely J. Alfred Cussail Joseph S. Kennedy Frank Miller Duffy Crist Charles Corbet G. E. Lipps and Alvey M. Norwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voyageurs Militaires
Newton
Baker VA
Martinsburg
W. Va
Frederick County
Harry A.E. Morgan
Carroll Eicholtz
J. Robert Edwards
Austin Sherald
Joseph H. Wolf
James G. Canroy
John R. Newton
Donald McIntosh
Charles Birely
J. Alfred Cussail
Joseph S. Kennedy
Frank Miller
Duffy
Crist
Charles Corbet
G. E. Lipps
Alvey M. Norwood
Red Command Is Shaken Up
Vienna reports a shake-up in the Soviet occupation command in Austria with three deputies leaving the Russian High Commissioner’s staff and the High Commissioner V P Sviriday reportedly on vacation. Western officials see the move as a potential shift toward a more conciliatory Kremlin policy affecting four power relations in Austria. The Soviets control a quarter of Austria while Britain France and the United States administer the rest as the four powers discuss postwar issues. The signatory treaty ending occupation has stalled under Moscow’s influence and western censorship remains in force. The shake-up is described by Western officials as increasing friendliness and cooperation in the occupied country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Der
Kremlin
V. P. Sviriday
Austria
Britain
France
United States
Sig Four
Relief From Cold To Be Short-Lived in Maryland
Heavy rains and above freezing temperatures followed a week of storms in Maryland as snow and ice melted. Temperatures rose from just above freezing in Western Maryland to 47 in Baltimore. rainfall topped one inch statewide, aiding road washing away ice, while forecasts warned of returning subfreezing conditions tonight. Snow totals ranged from 35 inches in Foxville to a few inches on the Eastern Shore. Hagerstown and Cumberland reported significant accumulations and a theater marquee collapse caused minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Baltimore
Foxville
Hagerstown
Frostburg
Cumberland
Oakland
Salisbury
Mercury
Annapolis
Weather Bureau
Garrett
Allegany
Frederick
Washington
Wife Dies In Search For Christmas Tree
Eveleth Minnesota December 21 An Eveleth housewife was found dead of exposure after 24 hours lost with her husband while searching for their first Christmas tree. Arne Maki 42 was found alive with severe frostbite. The couple drove onto a side road 40 miles north of Eveleth and entered the woods to find a tree. He left his overcoat to shield his wife and searched for the car while she could not move. He alerted authorities after a long day in sub zero cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eveleth
Minn
St. Louis
Maki
McCloy Rejects Charges Of Hit And Run Tactics
Bonn Germany December 21 U S high commissioner John J McCloy called senator Allen J Ellender s charges that he and his staff are living like princes and siphoning funds as hit and run tactics and money hungry behavior a tirade McCloy dismissed the remarks as unfounded and politically motivated adding no evidence to support them The exchange underscored tensions over postwar administration costs in occupied Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonn
Germany
U. S
John J. McCloy
Allen J. Eilender
Dlai
McCloy
Way Opened For Italy To Re-Arm
United States and Atlantic allies waived parts of Italy’s WW II peace treaty opening the way for broad rearmament. The note to Italian ambassador declared the treaty preamble no longer exists and that Italy is released from armed forces limits. Western powers expect Moscow to oppose but expect only verbal protests while allowing Italy to decide force size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Atlantic
Italy
Acheson
Alberto Tarchisna
Mary
Rome
Foreign Office
Britain
France
Holland
Belgium
Greece
New Zealand
China
Moscow
Russia
U. S
Allies press Red on 1000 missing U N soldiers in Korea
In Panmunjom the Allies demanded an accounting for more than 1000 American and other missing U N personnel and numerous unlisted South Koreans. The note followed Gen Ridgway urging access to North Korean prison camps and sideshift toward armistice talks. Allies offered to relinquish islands off the North Korean coast to speed a truce. A U N spokesman said the Reds hinted at troop rotation during an armistice and showed a changed stance on airfield work during a pause. The note also pressed for explanations of wide discrepancies between Red prisoner tallies and Allied estimates, while not rejecting the 11,559 POW list already handed over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsan
Korea
U. N
Panmunjom
Matthew B. Ridgway
International Red Cross
U.N
Reds Did Not Know Dean Was General
Pusan Korea December 21. Maj. Gen. William F. Dean was captured and later questioned in a Chonju prison camp. South Korean official Lee Byung Ho said the general’s capture was not initially believed, with Park Whan Sang providing the information. The truth emerged after an interpreter helped reveal Dean’s status. Editor Moritimer Troll, 87, longtime Nashville Banner managing editor, died in a fire at his home.
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Pusan
Korea
William F. Dean
Dean
Lee Byung Ho
Ministry of Justice
Chonju
U. S
Lee
Park Whan Sang
Nashville, Tenn
Moritimer Troll
The
Nashville Banner
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John M. Baker
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Emmitsburg
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Mount Airy
Plains States
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