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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Feb 20, 1953

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Hagerstown Men Given Long Terms

Two Hagerstown men with prior criminal records received long sentences after pleading guilty in Cir cuit Court to breaking and entering and grand larceny tied to the January 24 liquor store robbery west of Frederick. Kline, 30, got seven years. Dunn, 26, five years. a third defendant, Martin, 19, had his sentence suspended after a favorable pre sentence report citing his community standing and single eye handicap. A State’s Attorney said the trio stole whiskey cigarettes a revolver and $53 from Highways Liquors near Frederick. the gun and several cigarettes were recovered by State Trooper Basore.

Hagerstown House of Correction Frederick Thomas McClellan Kline Ellsworth Dunn Patrick M. Schnauffer Charles Luther Martin Martin Alton C. Whitmore State Office of Parole and Probation Schnauffer Frank Mish Washington County Edwin F. Nikirk Hagers H. L. Basore Kline Duan

Weather Dips and Warm Spell Forecast as Weekend Rain Possible

The observer reports a chilly start with 26 degrees at the airport but by 8:30 the temperature rose to 1 degree? and hints of a milder, sunny afternoon. A warm spell may push the day toward 60 as thunderstorms and rain move in later weekend in the Nebraska ice box region.

Nebraska

British Know-How On Beating The Drums

PORTSMOUTH Eng Four US Marines drummen visit for two weeks to learn British ceremonial drumstick drill from Royal Marines. Led by Master Sgt Edward M De Mar marine band drum major, the group emulates British techniques after Lt Gen Lemuel C Shepherd praised the Royal Marines in a prior visit. Marylanders aboard the Gen H B Freeman return from the Far East with 1022 other servicemen.

Portsmouth Eng U.S. Marines Lemuel C. Shepherd U. S. Marine Corps Royal Marines Edward M. de Mar Marion Station Marines Corps

Devastating Attack Unleashed By Planes Near Pyongyang

U S fighter bombers struck a Communist training center with heavy explosives in a third strike in two days. U S Sabre jet pilots shot down two MiGs and possibly a third. Fifth Air Force reported 195 Thunderjets and Shooting Stars with massive bomb loads. The raid follows a 360 plane assault yesterday on the Pyongyang area, marking four strikes in under a week. Pilots said the target showed smoke and flames from prior raids, bringing the six day total to 16 enemy planes down, with 23 more damaged or likely destroyed.

Seoul U. S

Eight Motorists Lose Driving Privileges in Court

Eight motorists had licenses suspended or revoked in morning hearings before Motor Vehicle License Reviewer Hay Horn in the Court House. Two licenses were revoked, six suspended. four of the affected are minors. Revoke: Earl Edward Kolb and Howard Eugene Dickensheets. Convictions noted for Kolb unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and Dickensheets reckless driving. Minors suspended for one month: Charles Franklin Gue, George I. Lease, Silas D. Kuhn Jr. Others suspended include Kenneth LaMar Baker, Deford Delmon Chase, Wilson Sidney Colbert, and more. Driving probation for Leo M. Boyle, Clark L. Keeney, William D. Phelps, Walter J. Shaw, Glenn E. Sowers, Paul Sterling Webber, and Robert P. Bennet Jr. Reprimands: Roland A. Adams and Clyde C. Wachter Jr. Leonard S. Mercer’s license was indefinitely refused for operating without a permit.

Hay Horn Court House Earl Edward Kolb Route 1 Jefferson Howard Eugene Dickensheets Route 5 Frederick Kolb Dickensheets Charles Franklin Gue South Carroll Street George I. Lease Frederick Silas D. Kuhn, Jr Kuhn Kenneth LaMar Baker Thurmont Deford Delmon Chase Ice Street Wilson Sidney Colbert West Church Street Roland Austin Adams Clyde C. Wachter, Jr Leonard S. Mercer Keymar

Finns Carry Fuel For Reds

Washington observers report a second Finnish tanker carrying jet fuel for Communist warplanes spotted in the Mediterranean. Neste, with 3,000 tons of aviation fuel from Constanta, Romania, may be diverted to Gdynia to evade Allied seizure while operators previously linked to the Wiima, which carried 7,000 tons to China, face secure scrutiny off Singapore.

Washington Mediterranean China Neste Constanta Black Sea Tovied Wiima Romania United Nations Singapore Gdynia

Man Dies After Crawling Into Furnace Blaze

In Newton Falls Ohio Mrs Virginia Champlin heard screams from the basement and found her husband Raymond Champlin twenty four headfirst in their blazing furnace. She pulled him out but he died later in hospital. He had reportedly taken sleeping pills and been under a doctor's care for days in a nervous condition. Coroner Criste investigated.

Warren Virginia Champlin Newton Falls Raymond Michael Criste

Maryland Senate Finance Committee OKs 15 Percent Tax Cut

The Maryland Senate Finance Committee approved a 15 percent income tax cut for residents, sending the measure toward enactment with no opposition. If approved by the Senate and governor, taxpayers may deduct 15 percent from state taxes on 1952 earnings after deductions, matching last year’s relief. The House previously passed the measure, now awaiting Senate action.

Annapolis Senate Finance Committee Senate Board of Revenue Estimates House Goldstein D-Calvert Senate Judiciary Committee Crothers Dcecil League of Women Voters

Methodists Protest Persecution Call in Italy

The National Synod of the Methodist Church in Italy urged the government to halt persecution of Protestants in Catholic Italy. The resolution asked Interior Minister Mario Scelba to rescind the order expelling Rev Anthony Caliandro, director of the Evangelical Biblical Institute, and was supported by church and ecumenical groups. De Gasperi previously rejected Caliandro's appeal to stay, with the minister ordering him to leave within 48 hours.

Naples Italy National Synod of the Methodist Church In la Spezia Methodist Church of England United States Mario Sceiba Anthony Cassandro Evangeliical Biblical Institute Methodists Council of Christian Churches International World Council of Churches Christian Democrat U.S. State Department

Miss Smith Named As Acting Welfare Head

Elizabeth G. Smith was named acting director of the Maryland State Department of Public Welfare by W. Thomas Kemp Jr. The appointment fills the vacancy after the death of Director J. Milton Patterson last Saturday.

Baltimore Elizabeth G. Smith Maryland State Department of Public Welfare W. Thomas Kemp Jr Welfare Board JJ. Milton Patterson

Running Out Of Good North Korea Targets

Allied airmen report successful strikes across North Korea but warn of dwindling lucrative targets as air power again hits tank and infantry training sites near Pyongyang. General Barcus notes substantial losses including tank and vehicle repair facilities, with nearly 500 fighter-bombers involved in recent raids.

Seoul North Korea Pyongyang Glenn QO. Barcus U. S. Fifth Air Force

Local Heart Association to Incorporate in Maryland

Citizens form group to join Heart Association of Maryland and American Heart Association, plan charter with national group, hold public meeting, and create a Cardiac Clinic at Frederick County Health Department aided by the Heart Fund Drive. Steering committee led by Edward D. Storm includes Mrs. Lane, Mrs. Leichert, Mrs. Newton, and others. Samuel W. Barrick heads the county heart drive fund distributing plastic hearts with Legionnaires backing by J Alfred Cutsail.

Heart Association of Maryland American Heart Association Maryland Association Frederick County Edward D. Storm Charles S. Lane William B. Leichert H. P. Newton Charles S. V. Lanner Elmer Koebler Thomas E. Williams Manuel Weinberg Nelson A. Strathern J. Robert Edwards Arthur Mason George B. Delaplaine, Jr Johin S. Miller J. Weldon Harper Lumen F. Norris Samuel W. Barrick Legionnaires J Alfred Cutsail

Auto And Two Trucks Involved In Accident

A three-vehicle rear end collision occurred on West South street about 100 feet west of South Bentz street Wednesday around 4 35 p m. A sedan driven by James R Dulaney Oak Ridge Tenn stopped as traffic halted. The Frederick Bricks Works dump truck operated by James N Page followed and struck the sedan. Page was followed by a Mack truck driven by Tex M Richards of Harrisburg Va which hit the dump truck. Damages were 850 or more to the sedan and under 50 to each truck. No injuries or charges were reported.

West South Street South Bentz Street Charles W. Bare James R. Dulaney Oak Ridge Tenn South Street Frederick Bricks Works James N. Page al iSaints Street Page Tex M . Richards Harrisburg

Evangelist Loser in Fire Claims Personal Losses

In Federal Court yesterday the evangelist known as The Walking Bible testified he lost about 16000 in personal items in a November 1951 fire that destroyed his Baltimore home. He listed 300 neckties 30 white shirts 5950 in saddles and bridles and 300 in canned goods among the losses. Police Chief Russell Moxley said debris showed no such items. Owen said he recovered similar losses in fires in Dallas Oakland Portland and Louisville.

Baltimore Curly? Owen Howard County Russel Moxley Owen Dallas Tex Oakland Calif Portland Maine Louisville Kentucky

Plane Burns Near Landing in Roswell Flight Mishap

Maj. James D. Cummins of Berlin Maryland was navigator aboard a B36 that caught fire near the end of its landing roll in Roswell New Mexico. Twenty two airmen escaped unharmed as flames spread from two engines to the rest of the plant after the crew jumped. The six engine bomber was returning from a routine training flight from Rapid City Air Force Base in South Dakota.

Roswell N. M James D. Cummins Berlin Rapid City Air Force Base South Dakota

Dulles outlines steps to reassure allies and curb China

Secretary Dulles told reporters the United States is studying measures to avoid political embarrassment with allies as it considers actions against China, including a possible naval blockade of the China coast and stricter enforcement of UN trade recommendations. He framed the plan around feasibility, military consequences, and ally sensitivities, while also addressing anti communist pledges, Indochina peace efforts, and Middle East aid including a near approved 11 million dollar program, with no intent to snub Israel.

Waslington U Dulles United States Red China China United Nations State Department Eisenhower Soviet Union Congress Roosevelt Truman Yalta Potsdam Russia Far East Europe U. S Indochina Korea France Middle East Egypt Israel

Two Services For World Day Of Prayer

World Day of Prayer will be observed in Frederick Friday with two services. The morning service will be at Trinity Reform ed Chapel from 11 45 a m to 12 30 p m with optional attendance during lunch. Rev Paul L Althouse will lead. The afternoon service at First Baptist Church at 2 o clock, themed Walk As Children Of Light, is organized by the local Council of Church Women with Mrs F P Brose as president. Mrs Robert Woodward will sing as soloist. Stocks mixed New York. The stock market showed a mixed day with upside potential in several major areas.

Frederick Trinity Reformed Chapel Paul L. Althouse First Baptist Church Children of Light Council of Church Women F. P. Brose Robert Woodward

Humphrey Outlines Opposition Role At Hood Meeting

Sen. Hubert Humphrey addressed Hood students in Brodbeck Hall on the opposition’s duty to offer a clear alternative to administration policy. He urged selective opposition, criticized both parties on platforms, and urged student political participation and local caucuses.

Hubert I. Humphrey de Minn Hood Brodbeck Hall Town Hall Humphrey Minnesota New Orleans

Spotlight on Voice as Dulles Reshapes Information Office

Washington The Voice of America loses its overall supervisor as Senate inquiry continues. Sen McClellan says Acheson may be summoned to testify. Dulles announces resignation of Wilson Compton as director of the State Department Information Administration. Compton, former Washington State College president, was recruited to supervise government propaganda broadcasts. Dulles: successor to be named soon. resignation aligns with Eisenhower policy of refreshing major policy leadership. McCarthy asserts Mrs Roosevelt helped circulate writings by Howard Fast. Mrs Roosevelt denies involvement and commitment to any government information matter. Fast refuses to testify on Communist ties or possible Korea service.

Washington Voice of America Senate Sen. McClellan D-Ark Dean Acheson Acheson John Foster Dulles Wilson Compton Information Administration Dulles Compton Washington State College Truman State Department The Voice McClellan McCarthy R. Wis McCarthy Franklin D. Roosevelt Howard Fast Roosevelt Dayton Fast Tom Paine U. S Korea

Hepatitis Inoculations Halt Outbreak in Frederick County

Dr. Forbes H. Burgess reports gamma globulin inoculations stopped the hepatitis outbreak in Frederick County. Fifty one cases were reported this year, mainly in Thurmont, with a new case traced to Thurmont. About 1,000 residents received injections after outbreaks, and few cases followed, proving the disease halted though incubation is four to six weeks.

Forbes H. Burgess Frederick County Thurmont Burgee Burgess

U S Bomb Kills Three Americans in Korea Front

Three American soldiers were killed and five wounded when an Allied warplane accidentally dropped bombs behind UN lines near the Western Front. Far East Command began an investigation as Air Force and Navy officers withheld comment. An officer suggested a pilot may have had trouble with the bomb release mechanism.

Seoul U. N Air Force Navy Far East Tokyo Hit

Congress Receives Grim War Outlook Briefing

Washington leaders from both parties met with President Eisenhower and top generals to review the global military situation. Gen Omar Bradley and Allen Dulles outlined Korea and other fronts, with lawmakers calling the briefing very informative though grim, noting the burden on the economy and the need for possible action against Communist China.

Washington Eisenhower House Senate White House Omar Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff Allen W. Dulles Central Intelligence Agency Robert J.cutler Laison National Security Council Rep. Halleck Congress Taft Halleck Allen Dulles Robert Cutler Joseph M. Dodge Europe Korea China Dulles Red China

Cockroaches Overrun Two U S Buildings

The House opened an early session to dispose of a 904.6 million supplemental bill while debating 225 high back swivel chairs costing 130 each for members. Rep Sikes urged dropping the chair money as a potential hot potato, but a 127 to 42 vote kept the chairs. Bender proposed a 50 thousand cockroach elimination campaign, but no amendment followed.

Washington Rep Sikes D-Flo Bender Rohio House Capitol

Vote Tonight On Playing Of Bingo At Parkway PTA

Mrs Gladys Hopkins state supervisor of curriculum leads a discussion after a movie on elementary age children tonight at the Parkway School PTA meeting Classroom visitation starts at 1730 inviting parents to view their children s work A business meeting follows and the decision on whether bingo will be played at the annual festival will be settled Robert E Clapp Jr PTA president will preside The government s 2850000 tax case against William G Lias West Virginia race track operator returns to the U S Tax Court today.

Gladys Hopkins Parkway School P.T.A Robert E. Clapp, Jr PTA T Washington William G. Lias West Virginia U.S

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