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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1948

Page

10

Rampant City Brawl Leads to Multiple Arrests at Ramsburg Apartment

Chaos erupted Saturday night as William Royer Senex and Jesse L Cook faced charges for resisting arrest and disturbing the peace after a violent clash at 725 North Market. Police reported boiling water and coal used as weapons, with several others jailed for assault, drunkenness, and peace disturbance across the city during the hours around midnight. Chapel services announced by Damascus High School faculty to run each Wednesday in Lent.

William Royer Jesse L Morancis N. Cook North Market William K. Ramsburg Phobus Roger Cook Ramsburg Ernest Cotton” Lane Booth Bentz Mildred Bell Sergt. Phobus John Chaney, Jr East Church Street Dorothy Ormes Sergt Swomiey Stup Bartgis Kanode John Wright Iris Rice North Bentz Street James E. Moore Klineharts Ailey Isabell Jefferson Kanade George E DeLashmut Carmen E. Snyder Rocky Springs South Market Street Delmar Bell Yellow Springs Matthew Oswell Tyergar Water Street Russell Rippeon West Patrick Street Henry L. Weedon Frank Dorsey Frank Grove Henry Herbert West All Saints Street Swomley Edward Mackley Morth Market Street Omeer Rentzell Phebus Ernest Dorsey Airy Burras

Fire destroys house and barn near Libertytown

A wind driven fire destroyed a one room stone house across from Mrs. John Rippeon's farm and a 26 by 46 shed barn at Libertytown. Sparks from the dwelling caused the blaze which consumed five tons hay fodder corn a corn printer and drill and feed and machinery on the farm of John Albaugh. Six fire companies fought the flames until 2 am Sunday.

Lees John Rippeon Libertytown Charles Green Independents Uniteds Frederick Mt Airy Union Bridge Walkersville New 3 War Green John Albaugh

Fire and traffic mishaps reported in local area

Firefighters blamed for no precautionary measures as a barn and its contents were damaged, home loss uncertain for a Green family. A Sand Hole truck fire caused minor damage before arrival. A fuel tanker was mired on Route 40 near Cooksville, Lisben escaped unharmed, Burgess cited for unsafe passing. Seven drowned in Tokyo river incident. one American soldier missing.

Buckeystown Pike Sun- Y James Russell Hahn New Market Cooksville Reno W. Lisben Frederick John M. Worgan Frederick W. Burgess Market H. P. Mayfield Ellicott City

Weekend Traffic Tops Heavy Year as Warm Sun Shines

State Police report the weekend saw the heaviest traffic of the year amid sunny skies and warm conditions. Midday activity persisted through Sunday with a motorcycle run noted. Forecasters missed the snow and cold, but warmer highs reached into the 70s while lows hovered near 23. Icy spots formed on some roads due to meltwater.

Weather State Roads Commission

No Great Swing From Law's No-Strike Clauses

The National Industrial Conference Board reported that analysis of 185 contracts shows no major shift from no-strike clauses under Taft Hartley Law. About 20 percent have a no strike clause. 90 contracts include no strike clauses with limited exemptions. Some clauses allow discipline for unauthorized strikes and require action by union officers to curb such strikes. Damascus High hosts Montgomery County Interhigh Student Council with seven Montgomery County high schools attending to discuss problems and activities.

New York National Industrial Conference Board Damascus High School Montgomery County Interhigh Montgomery County

Taneytown Man Hurt In Rt 15 Accident

Emory Hablin, 75, of near Taneytown, sustained facial and head lacerations and possible leg injuries when a car struck the rear of his horse drawn buggy on Route 15 near Emmitsburg. Driver James D. Munshower of Gettysburg said sun glare blinded him as he approached the square. Hablin was taken to Annie M. Warner Hospital in Gettysburg.

Emory Hablin Taneytown Route 15 Emmitsburg James D. Munshower East Middle Street Gettysburg Kenneth Bond Hahn Hain Annie M. Warner

Gallegos Inaugurated Venezuela's First Popularly Elected President

Romulo Gallegos was inaugurated today as Venezuela's first president elected by popular vote. In the same report, a traffic accident case notes Munshower discharged after treatment with no injuries to him. his car damaged about $75 and a buggy demolished while horses escaped unharmed. Trooper Bond declined charges.

Munshower Bond

Two Officers Shot in Brookhaven Gunbattle

In Brookhaven Mississippi early today two city policemen were shot and wounded during a pistol battle with unidentified men suspected of breaking into a store. Officer Wiles C Brister was hit in the chest and LeRoy F P Watts shot in the leg, bone broken. Roads to the south were blocked as officers pursued the suspects.

Brookhaven Miss Tec Wiles C. Brister LeRoy FP. Watts

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