Brunswick man acquitted in arson attempt case
William Runkles, 63, was acquitted of firing a building after a preliminary hearing in Peoples Court in Brunswick. Prosecution claimed he tried to burn a Knoxville house on Feb 1 and 2 by placing gasoline and waste material beneath it, with witnesses including his stepson and the estranged wife testifying to threats and suspicious activities. Defense argued he was at the YMCA and not at the scene. filling station witnesses linked gasoline purchases to a stepson, while others supported the defense.
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Brunswick
H. Reese Shoemaker, Jr
Peoples Court
William Runkles
Runkles
Knoxville
Thomas Wirts
Bankies
Hunkles
Richard Moore
George Virts
W. Jerome Offutt
Charles A. Price
D. A. Tucker
Joseph Stakem
Four Frederick jail escapees to be tried in Arkansas
Grand larceny charges against four Frederick county jail escapees will be tried in Fort Smith Arkansas before hearings back in Frederick. Suspects are John Wright Byrum Raleigh N C Richard Maxwell Himes Lawrence Riggins and William R Tregoning. They face burglary and related theft counts tied to service stations and a 1951 Edward Bentz car totaling 40 cents to $5 in loot. State’s Attorney Charles A Price says transporting for trial is skipped for economy.
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Frederick County
Fort Smith
Arkansas
John Wright Byrum
Raleigh
N. C
Richard Maxwell Himes
Lawrence Riggies
Frederick
William R. Tregoning
Woodsboro
Charles A. Price
Edward Bentz
Dill Avenue
Damage A2 Cars In Fairview Evergreen Crash
Two automobiles damaged at the Fairview and Evergreen intersection at 4 15 pm yesterday. Guy Meredith Carhoff 17 Graceham drove a sedan colliding with a southbound coupe driven by Dayhoff with a left front damage of about 250 dollars. Wachter 43 479 West South Street suffered about 200 dollars in right front damage. No stop sign noted and no charges filed. Nehru elected new deli Feb 13 Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru elected to Parliament from Allahabad defeating a holy man and three others. Bar slot machines Louisville Feb 13 American Legion officials decide to bar slot machines and other gambling devices from all Legion posts.
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Fairview
Evergreen Avenues
Guy Meredith Carhoff
Graceham
Evergreen Avenue
Fairview Avenue
William C. Wachter
West South Street
Dayhoff
Denver Shook
Wachter
Louisville, Ky
American Legion
Ficatusiay
No Garbage Can Woman Was Jailed Dethoit
In Dethoit on February 13 a Metrait housewife named Hildegarde Walgraeve was jailed overnight for lacking a garbage can. Senior Inspector Arthur Heidt led a high ranking police delegation to her home to offer apologies. The case sparked a broader probe into alleged gestapo like police treatment.
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Dethoit
Metrait
Arthur Heidt
Hildegarde Walgraeve
Duke, Acheson Arrive For King's Rites
The Duke of Windsor returned to England to join mourners at Westminster Hall for King George VI. Secretary of State Dean Acheson arrived from the United States to represent President Truman at the funeral. A long line of 40,000 waited in cold for the king’s lying in state as dignitaries from many nations prepared for Friday’s rites.
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London
Duke of Windsor
England
George VI
Ancient Westminster Hall
Southampton
New York
Dean Acheson
United States
Truman
Windsor
Westminster Hall
Scotland
Wales
Commonwealth
Bank of the Thames
Lambeth Bridge
Albert Embankment
Household Cavalry
Mary
Elizabeth I
Marlborough House
National Production Authority warns of severe April curtailment
Washington Feb 13 Chief Henry H Fowler says civilian industry may touch bottom in April to June as NPA plans steep second quarter metal allotments for steel copper and aluminum. Manufacturers urged to keep low and mid priced output with voluntary compliance letters sent to all firms warning of mandatory action if needed.
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Washington
Henry H. Fowler
National Production Authority
Fowler
NPA
Compromise in UN Korea talks limits on prisoner exchange
In Munsan Korea Allied negotiators accept a 60 day limit on prisoner exchanges and propose compromises on supervision of a truce. The plan halves the U N demands on rotation troops and port entry with both sides narrowing the dispute over reporting and movement while awaiting a Communist response on the final armistice item.
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Munsan
Korea
United Nations Command
Japan
East Street Bids Soon
Invitations to bid on extending East street north to Route 26 will be advertised soon. Mayor Donald B. Rice reported the last obstacle was removed when a deed granting right to slope banks near Ninth street arrived from F. R. Biser, attorney in fact for the Biser estate in Roanoke Virginia. Delays in rights of way and easements had postponed construction.
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East Street
Donald B. Rice
New Street
Ninth Street
F. R. Biser
Biser
Roanoke
New Jersey Gasoline Dealers On Strike
Newark, N J February 13 Gasoline dealers plan further action to intensify a statewide strike demanding price fixing legislation. The strike began yesterday and spread with isolated violence including beatings, slashed tires and damaged hoses as prices plummeted to about 13 8 cents a gallon from 25 9 cents prior to the protest.
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Newark
N. J
New Jersey Retail Gasoline Dealers Association
Weyland Praises Davis as Daring Jet Ace in Korea
Tokyo Feb 14 Lt Gen C P Weyland Far East Air Forces lauded Maj George A Davis Jr as a man of daring courage and skill after he shot down two enemy aircraft in North Korea before being shot down himself his wife contends he was forced to stay in Korea against his will after becoming an ace with five kills Also included Rome University hornet incident and Easton Star Democrat note about editor Harrington recall to active duty
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Tokyo
C.P. Weyland
Far East
Maryland considers tax cuts for income and essentials
In Annapolis on February 13, Maryland lawmakers debated two plans to ease tax burdens. A 15 percent cut in personal income tax and a bill to abolish the 2 percent sales tax on utilities and fuels for home use after July 1. Senate supporters argue the income tax cut uses a projected surplus, while sales tax repeal would be permanent. Tawes to testify and party colleagues back the proposals amid mixed public support.
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Huell Warren
Annapolis
Maryland General Assembly
Senate Finance Committee
McKeldin
J. Millard Tawes
Democratic Party
Barton
Preston
Dippel
Baltimore
Sybert
Howard County
Markus
Dorchester
Mary Nock
Wicomico County
Finance Committee
Senate
UMT Under Attack By Churchmen
Washington February 13 UMT faces sharp church opposition. Sen Russell criticizes current draft and supports a six month universal military training plan supervised by a civilian five member commission. Public hearings continue with veterans groups likely to back UMT as a means to expand service and build reserves.
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Washington
Russell
Senate Armed Services Committee
UMT
UMIT
RFC approves loan to Baltimore area firm in Maryland
The Reconstriction Finance Corporation regional office in Richmond announced a 132000 loan to R. P. Bennett Co Inc of Frederick Maryland. The funds include 75000 for machinery and equipment and 5700 for working capital. Financing was otherwise unavailable and the companys equipment supports national defense.
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Richmond
Reconstriction Finance Corporation
R. P. Bennett Co. Inc
Frederick
RFC
Essefual
National Defense
Army to Expanded Summer Camp Training for Reserves
The Army will conduct the largest summer camp training program in history with about 160,000 reserve officers and enlisted men on 15 days of active duty and total trainees rising to around 190,000 with volunteers. Last year 121,000 reserves trained. 151 camps hosted the encampment. College ROTC basic training plans not announced.
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Washington
Army
Department
Transfer D C Air Traffic To Md Would Transfer
Rep Fallon of Maryland urged shifting most Washington commercial air traffic to Friendship International Airport as a safety measure after three crashes near Elizabeth New Jersey killed 117 in two months. He argued moving traffic from the capital reduces risk while noting restricted airspace over downtown Washington and the White House.
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Baltimore
Fallon
D-Md
Washington
Friendship International Airport
Elizabeth
N. J
White House
Pennsylvania Cracks Down On Slot Devices
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania authorities disclosed a secret crackdown on slot machines and gambling devices. Recent raids seized more than 67 machines valued well over 200000 dollars as part of ongoing anti gambling activity coordinated with federal help. Attorney General Robert E Woodside said details must remain secret for the present.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Justice Department
Robert E. Woodside
Lincoln Day Speakers Hit At Truman
Associated Press report on Lincoln Day addresses by Harold Stassen Taft and Earl Warren criticizing Truman policy. Stassen urged ending misrule, Taft warned of Communist threats in Asia and supported Chiang Kai-shek, Warren promised to unite nations to block Communism.
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Associated Press
Harold Stassen
Minnesota
Senator Taft
Ohio
Earl Warren
California
Stassen
Denver
Salt Lake City
Missouri
Truman
Taft
Seattle
Chiang Kai- Shek
Formosa
Pacific
Southeast Asia
Chiang
Lincoln
Warren
Boston
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
U. S
Senator Moody
Michigan
Army Plan Urges Support Of European Army
Paris reports former war minister Pierre Henri Teitgen urged Parliament that the United States might reject defending Europe unless a European army with German soldiers is formed. He warned a vote against the plan could push U S isolationists toward withdrawal and said a 1946 dossier described an American drawn plan, now unlikely, but possible if the Atlantic pact fails.
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Paris
United States
Europe
Pierre Henri Teitgen
Catholic Popular Republican Party
MRP
Iaid
U. S
War Ministry
West Europe
Brittany
Mediterranean
Teitgen
Poolesville School Award Contract Granted
The Montgomery County Board of Education awarded a low bid of 319,307 dollars to Victor N. S Judson Inc of Washington to build an addition to Poolesville junior high and elementary school featuring 10 classrooms and a combined cafeteria and general purpose room. Also announced were high school commencement dates for Damascus Gaithersburg and Poolesville.
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Montgomery County Board of Education
Victor N. S Judson, Inc
Washington
Poolessville
Damascus
Gaithersburg
Poolesville
Snow Tomorrow Possible in Maryland Weather Forecast
Chief George N. Brancato of the States Weather Bureau said there is a good chance Maryland will get a few inches of snow tomorrow. Colder weather is certain and a storm moving into the Baltimore area could produce snow. If not, rain is likely.
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Jated
George N. Brancato
States Weather Bureau
Maryland
Baltimore
Branvato Pres
Truman May Be Employing FDR Technique
Washington rumors suggest President Truman may seek re election mirroring Franklin D Roosevelt. Rep Sabath says Truman hinted he might run to aid world peace, calling the presidency a killing job yet willing to sacrifice for America. Congress buzz grows amid private reports and seasoned observers weighing the path to renomination.
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Washington
Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
Rep. Sabath
Congress
Jack Bell
Sabath
America
Roosevelt
Anderson
Senate
Final Vote Today On Pay Bill
Annapolis legislative action centers on a state paid raise for teachers with Governor McKeldin opposing a 1951 $300 increase and a 25 percent corporate tax hike. Supporters rally to override the veto as a decisive Senate vote looms, with key figures lobbying Senators Fletcher Bailey Dippel and Mele nickov e among others.
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Annapolis
Senate
Dell
D-Balte
McKeldin
Votex
Jai
Autary
Sen
Fletcher
R. Prince George's
Bailey the
Moscow Says U S Har By Its Sales Policy
Moscow radio accused the United States of harming U S business by restricting sales to the Soviet Union. It noted prewar trade reached hundreds of millions of dollars, while now there is almost no trade. The broadcast cited shortages of chromium and manganese in U S industry and difficulties for Soviet goods in marketing in the United States. A list bans strategic goods to the USSR under embargo laws.
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London
Moscow Radio
United States
Russia
U.S
U. S
Tomato plant yields alkaloid for sex hormones
Washington reports that the common tomato plant contains a new alkaloid named crystalline tomatine that can be extracted from the tomato leaf. The chemical is a starting material for manufacturing progesterone and testosterone, hormones used in treating menstrual disorders abortion prevention and cervical cancer, among other uses.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Certain Coal Smoke Makes Good Alcohol
Coal smoke from underground fires can yield alcohol and many synthetic products including perfumes gasoline medicines rubber clothes and plastics. The process involves lightning and boiling to maximize smoke quality. A two day symposium at an international conference on coal pacification discussed obtaining this coal smoke.
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Birmingham
Ala
Touch Of Spring I Hits Korean Front
A day of springlike weather coincides with combat on Korea's western front as a Red company of about 160 men pounds Allied positions west of Mundung valley for 10 hours. The Allies withdraw at dawn then reoccupy the area four hours later, finding 12 Communist dead. U S Fifth Air Force hits rail lines in 35 places, destroying two locomotives and anti air positions. Deeds recorded in the Clerk's office note the sale of two properties: 1031 North Market street for about 13000 and two parcels in Kemptown Monrovia totaling about 120 acres for around 318308.
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Seoul
Korea
Mundung Valley
Marnnes
U. S. Fifth Air Force
James R. Lillard
Claude V. Smith
North Market Street
John C. Lewis
Ee Edward Widmayer
Kemptown- Monrovia
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