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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Dec 28, 1948

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Mrs Delphey Dies After Auto Crash in Va

Mrs Delphey 33 wife of Chester Delphey of 140 North Potomac Street Hagerstown died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a collision near Boyce Virginia as her husband and others were en route to Elkton Va Col Cheney Bergholt of Arlington Virginia was driving another car Involved in the crash Delphey faces lesser driving charge Col Bergholt was injured and to be treated at Walter Reed Hospital The body is at the funeral home 106 East Church street with funeral Thursday at Mt Olivet cemetery Obituary notes she was born in Elkior Virginia and survived by husband parents a step daughter and four sisters and a brother The accident occurred about 1 mile south of Boyce at Routes 50 and 12

Louise Deiper Chester Delphey North Potomac Street Hagerstown Winchester Delpher Elkton Boyce J. HB. Ww Virginia State Police Cheney Bergholt Arlington Ward Washington West Pavick Street City Col Berghoff Bergholf Col. Bergholf Walter Reed Hospital Washington Delphey Elkior Henry Rosa Dean Mowbray Constance Delpher Wilmington Del Odie M. Shifflett McGeysville Lucille Roudale Shenandosh Ollie Warner Srite Betts Richmond Cpl Rey Mowbray U. S. Army Germany East Church Street Mt. Olivet M. R. Etchison and Son

Lake Ice Not Approved For Skating At Culier Lake

Overnight low of 13 degrees kept skating at Culier Lake unofficial as police restricted ice use though some residents still skated on the surface. Ice at the lower end measured about three inches thick and Linden Hills Weather Station forecast 30 degrees tonight with mild temps likely ending skating. Meanwhile street resurfacing on East Patrick Street progressed slowly with the Bester Long a company crew laying a base and a State Roads official predicting completion of the first block from the post office to Carter Street by tonight. Work will continue on the second block tomorrow with the street set to reopen long after the surface is finished.

Culier Lake Linden Hills Patrick Streets Bester-Long Coadition Company Carter Street

California Snow and Storm Hit Southern Counties

Snow and hail disrupted roads and power in Lake County and inland mountains. Bear Valley recorded the heaviest rainfall over the weekend, while Kern County faced one of its worst storms. Snow fell in the San Gabriel and San Bernardino ranges as far south as Long Beach and Los Angeles counties.

Thivar Mowo Power Lin Lake County San Francisco Caerman Kern Santa Barbara Long Beach Los Angeles San Gabriel San Bernardino California Bear Vailey

Dragging Anchor Damages Chesapeake Bay Telephone Cable

The submarine cable linking the two shores of Chesapeake Bay was restored to service after 10 hours of work by 30 surface men and a diver. Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone officials found a kink indicating the cable was snagged by a dragging anchor last week.

Annapolis Chesapeake Bay Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company

British Seek Immediate End to War in Southern Palestine

British officials press for an immediate cease fire and Israeli withdrawal in southern Palestine as the UN Security Council debates an Egypt charge of a truce violation. The resolution omits direct condemnation of Israel to win American support. Israeli claims say the Egyptian coastal corridor toward Gaza is cut or endangered by artillery and naval fire.

Paris Palestine Security Council Tel Aviv Israel Gaza Egypt Negev

Seven Quakes Rip Reno in Four and a Half Hours

Reno experienced seven earthquakes within four and a half hours last night with the third causing noticeable jiggling at city hall and prompting an adjournment of a council session. No damage was reported. Reporter Frank McCulloch noted a gling shock with a light rumble and two earlier tremors described as relatively sharp as houses creaked and household items swayed.

Reno City Hall Frank McCulloch Cow Mail Reno Gazette

Parish Reports on Displaced Persons Talks in Maryland

Taneytown leader Frank P. Parish will brief Governor Lane this week on discussions with displaced persons seeking to migrate to Maryland. Parish, Carroll County chairman, has just returned from Europe where he aided a relief committee screening refugees for American farm work and interviewed about 220 European families about settling on land farms.

Taneytown Frank P. Parish Lane Maryland Parish Carroll County Europe United Ukrainian American Relief Committee Ebout

Local Forecast for Maryland Regions Warms then turns wet

The forecast covers Southern Maryland Eastern Shore Baltimore and Harford counties. Today warms to the mid to upper forties with mild temperatures near the ocean and 30s inland. Tonight colder with low 20s to upper 20s. Wednesday cloudy with periods of rain. Winds south to southwest 15 to 19 mph.

Maryland Eastern Shore Baltimore Harford Coun Oid Ocean

Sykesville Man Killed In Plunge

Baltimore dec 28 one worker was killed when seven men plunged sixty feet in a fuel shaft being dug to increase Bal at water supply David Yourison of Lokesqlle died at Maryland General Hospital seven others were injured J R Gibson timekeeper said eight men were on a scaffold when it broke W Culvard foreman grabbed a plank and seven fell to the bottom emergency crews lowered into the shaft in a bucket Randallstown half a mile off Liberty Road the tunnel is being dug by Samuel Rosoff to connect Lake Montebello and the Patapsco River

Baltimore David Yourison Lokesqlle Maryland General Hospital J. R. Gibson W. Culvard

Remains Return for Frederick Officer Among 68 Marylanders

The remains of Second Lieutenant Kenneth F. Fagan and 67 other Marylanders killed in Europe in World War II are being returned to the United States aboard the U S Army Transport Barney Kirschbaum. Fagan, son of Mrs. Ruth A Fagan of 18 College Avenue, Frederick, was killed February 24, 1945 after his MIA status was changed to KIA. He attended Frederick High School and served as a machinist before enlisting in May 1943. He earned his wings in May 1944 and was stationed at Barksdale Field before going overseas on September 8, 1944.

Kenneth F. Fagan Europe Department of the Army U. S. Army Barney Kirschbaum France Belgium Holand Luxembourg Ruth A Fagan College Avenue This City Laurence R Jake” Fagan Frederick City Frst Frederick High School Wy Yard Washington Army Air Force Fagan Miami Beach Fla University of Cincinnati San Antonio Tex Ellicott Field Big Springs Barksdale Field Shrevenor Lake Charles

Missing Plane Misses Miami Trip In Atlantic Search

A missing craft operated by Airborne Transport Inc. left San Juan at 10 03 p m EST and was due in Miami about 4 30 a m EST. Twenty search aircraft from the Air Force Navy and Coast Guard scoured 50 miles each side of the Miami San Juan airway and the Bahama Islands. The plane owned by Karl Knight of Miami was on lease to Airborne Transport Inc. and Knight denies involvement.

der PA “ Derrius Wscha Overseas Radio New Orleans Miami Civi Aeronautics Authority San Juan Air Force Navy Coast Guard Atlantic Ang Air Ener Miami- San Juan Airway Bahama Island Karl Knight Airborne Transport, Inc New York Knight

New Chinese Peace Rumors Surface in Capital

In Beijing on December 28 reports from several highly placed sources suggested a government reorganization aimed at negotiating peace with the Chinese Communists. Top officials denied the rumors, yet others insisted major changes and possible peace could occur before New Year’s Day, reversing yesterday’s belief that a war crimes purge would block talks.

Anking China Peoples Court

Summer Welles Reported Recovering After Detainment

Sumner Welles, former Undersecretary of State, was found unconscious in a frozen field near his Oxon Hill Maryland home. Police planned to question him but dropped the case, reporting his condition as satisfactory despite medical concerns.

Shington Sumner Welles Welles Oxon Hill Earler

Himes Testifies on Hospital Plan Before Senate Subcommittee

Jos Himes and GHI trustees explain a hospital plan aimed at expanding voluntary hospitalization and socialized medicine. Senator Langer praises GHI work, suggests compulsory membership for government employees, while GHI officials resist. The hearing notes reserve levels and potential rate effects as the plan aims to broaden surgical and medical coverage.

Himes GHI Senate Civil Service Willem Langer R.N. Dak Imio

Twelve Men Rescued From Greenland Icecap By Air Force

Twelve men stranded on a Greenland icecap for up to three weeks were rescued today by a USAF C-37. The aircraft landed near the crash area and picked up the group, lifting off at 10:08 a.m. local time with all survivors aboard.

Washington Greenland Air Force U.S

Death of William G. Baker Jr prominent financier and philanthropist

William G. Baker Jr a Frederick county native and longtime Baltimore area banker and philanthropist died at his Dulany Valley home after a years long illness at 74 He was born December 21 1874 in Buckeystown and educated at Western Maryland Yale and Maryland Law He founded Baker Watts and Co retired 1942 and served on the Enoch Pratt Free Library board 32 years including as president He held roles with Chespeake and Potomac Telephone Lib erty Loan Liberty Fund director at Standard Lime and Stone and Investment Bankers Association He was a trustee of Buckingham School for Boys and linked to Safe Deposit and Trust Company He was survived by wife Mary Drake Sawyers and brother John H Baker

William G. Baker, Jr Frederick County Dulany Valley Baltimore Willam G Susan Elfen Jones Baker Ine Buckeystown Western Maryland College Yale University University of Maryland Mary Drake Sawyers Comerville Iowa Sewell S. Watts Chesapeaks and Potomac Telephone Company Standard Lime and Stone Company Liberty Loan Community Fund Ne York Stock Exchange Investment Bankers Association of America Buckingham School Bars John J. Nelligan Safe Deposit and Trust Company Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity Columbia Lodge Frederick Brarylandersity Elkridge Mr. Baker John H. Baker Baltimore and Buckerstown

Forces to Leave Korea Reported Quietly

Fragmentary dispatch notes some American occupation forces leaving Korea without official announcement. General Rhee was not informed but indicated he would be told. article reflects ambiguity and possible classified discussions about the move.

Seoul Korea Presideman Rhee

Milk price cuts expected to follow in Baltimore

Baltimore reports a planned cent a quart cut in consumer milk prices with a wholesale reduction also stated. The article notes a drop in retail price to two cents per hundred weight and mentions the timing as soon as Saturday with a likely follow up on the wholesale side.

Baltimore Dasad Ted

Egyptian leader assassinated shocks Cairo political scene

Nokrashy Pasha, 60, Egypt's prime minister, was assassinated as he traveled to inspect a security drive. The attack ends a controversial period amid conflict with Israel and internal tension with the Moslem Brotherhood. Exiled remnants and the United Nations evacuation scene followed as Israel continued attacks on Egyptian forces in the south.

Mir Beyanthe Worthesses Pacha United Nnion Nesecuse Sues Ci Exyp Holy Land

Sales Tax Take Being Revised Upward

Bal rotier James J. Lacy reports the state will revise the sales tax take upward from last year. The official estimate notes higher than previous totals due to adjustments in collections and updated figures, affecting state revenue projections for the coming period.

Balrotier James J. Lacy Gay Ate Sit Siu

Ten More Hungarian Catholics Arrested

Budapest December 28 the Interior Ministry announced ten top Roman Catholic Church leaders in Hungary including Cardinal Mindszenty were arrested on treason charges. Mindszenty admitted guilt in a government statement describing treacherous acts against the people as a prelude to trial and conviction.

Budapest Hungary Josef Cardins Mindszenty Cardinal Mindszen

Germans Protest Excess Cash For Soviet Citizens

In December reports claim German officials in the eastern sector denounce distribution of funds to Soviet citizens claiming the amount is excessive and undermines government policy. Local authorities vow to review aid measures amid rising discontent.

Five Arrested In A Poultry Theft Ring

Five suspects including Shen E Cresten were arrested in connection with a string of poultry thefts that targeted farms and markets before the holiday season. Investigators say the group operated across multiple counties and faces charges including theft and receiving stolen poultry.

Weather sketch for Marsvland and Maryland regions

An extended forecast notes mild conditions into Wednesday with late night snow flurries in western Maryland. Temperatures hover near seasonal norms with minor precipitation possible and a potential half inch accumulation in the affected section.

Marsvland Mild Maryland Temperati pewWeraue Dace Pstatiany

Malden woman sentenced in occupied Germany murder trial

Mrs. W Ybarbo of Malden Mass was sentenced to 20 years after the Marburg court found her guilty of killing her husband in a bed chamber. The trial, the first murder case of an American woman in occupied Germany, heard claims of beating and threats before the shooting following a quarrel.

Marburg Germany W Ybarbo Malden Mass USS Court Ameri Ybarbo John Barbo Gal Tex Mgrs. Ybarbo Attorn Military Government Court of Appeals Nuernberg U. S U.S Yeners

Truck Driver Guilty in Collision Case

Hay Layton Steel a Warrenton Va truck operator was found guilty after a Mon afternoon collision with John Gastley’s truck on South Market Street. Steel fled the scene and was later apprehended by city police after driving through the city and out Route 15. The wreck shook cattle aboard the Bryant Warrenton truck but caused no injuries.

John Gastley East Street Hay Layton Steel A!uck Warrenton I .Va Manuel M. Weinberg Peoples Court Steel J. W. Bryant Jonn Henn C. Kefauver York Roy Rec James H. Rouzee

System Of Control For Ruhr Set Up

An international framework will govern Ruhr industry to prevent war mobilization. The 3-way aims include disarmament of Germany, European recovery with a democratic Germany, and economic unity to foster peace. The plan contemplates international oversight but avoids specific police deployments.

Ruhr Bar Germany United States France Britain Hitler Kaiser Wilhelm Europe Ruhr Pla Greement

Cutting Down Cypress Trees In Ancient Lands

Fragmentary text references cypress trees and ancient land, mentioning Pei rer and emperors, with unclear context about Dec 287 and a land target. The readable portion suggests a historical note on tree cutting and imperial or mythic framing. Further details are unreadable.

Peirer

Tragic Find on Colorado Street Leaves City Stunned

A passerby freed a lifeless figure from a tree on Colorado Street after cars clogged the drag, revealing a store mannequin dressed in lifelike clothing. Police sift details as witnesses stare in shock. Harold Walker reported the strange scene before authorities arrived.

Cody Colorado Street Harold Walker

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