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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1944

Page

7

Man Guilty as Court Lets Baker Collapse After Sentence

TRwight O Baker of Halltown West Virginia was found guilty of reckless driving and manslaughter in a fatal Route 340 crash that killed Pearl Lockhart of Baltimore. He collapsed in court after receiving a one year term at Maryland House of Correction and a minor fine, while witnesses recounted the crash and others testified.

Trwight O. Baker Halltown W. Va Edward J. Smith Baker Maryland House of Correction Pearl Lockhart Herring Court Baltimore William M. Storm Smith Harold L. Basore Storm Edward W. Reid North Market Street Frederick Reid Lockhart Log Cabin Inn Hill Harry King Jeffer

Frederick Boy Cleared in Jap Sword Case Custody Granted

In a police court session Frederick Boy was found not guilty and the disputed jap sword record player awarded to him after the state failed to prove identity beyond a reasonable doubt. Forfeitures were ordered in traffic and city ordinance cases as well. The report also notes harsh treatment of German prisoners in war camps and Seger’s call for re education under the Geneva Convention.

George H. Tittler Baltimore Harry Holsinger Edward Thomas Leakins Adamstown Oficer Denver Shook Harry Kints Frederick Norman Trump Charles Butler Dames Overstreet Martin Kanoge Ellis Carty America Gestapo Seger Germany

Trial recounts fatal crash and manslaughter verdict

Testimony described Baker’s car passing two witnesses and speeding on the wrong side before colliding with the Lockhart vehicle. The magistrate sentenced Baker to one year in the House of Correction, noting the serious nature of the case and the witnesses’ conclusive testimony. The crash left Baker injured, hospitalized, and using a cane, while Mrs. Lockhart died instantly from a broken neck and fractured skull as the cars were demolished and separated by 147 feet.

Baker Lockhart King Smith House of Correction Basore

Nazis Active In U S Prison Camps Says Ex-German Leader

Gerhart H. Seger, editor of Neue Volkszeitung and former Reichstag member, told Baltimore reporters that Nazi organizations are active in American prison camps. He cites five non-conformist prisoners executed and warns of threats to postwar democracy in Germany.

Baltimore Gestapo Germany Reichstag Gerhart H. Seger New York City Neue Volkszeitung Organiz

Seger Addresses Baltimore Rotary on International Understanding

Seger spoke in Baltimore delivering an address sponsored by the Institute of International Understanding of the Baltimore Rotary Club. The event highlighted global cooperation and mutual comprehension as key goals.

Seger Baltimore Institute of International Understanding Baltimore Rotary Club

Earth’s Weight Cited As 997 Quintillion Teng Units

A gem environment scientist’s circulation reports the earth weighs about 997 quintillion teng. The claim appears in a scientific note citing measurements and standard celestial estimates.

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Dwight O. Baker Frederick Boy U. S. Marine Corps South Pacific Marine Corps Corp Aubrey W. Smith Washington, D. C Harry C. Jones Falls Church Walter L. Roney Clyde M. Roney Rosemont Avenue Pie. Roney Joseph Stanton Farmers & Mechanics National Bank Maryland Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Anrest Vicory The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Cos Bell System U.S Gort eZine Gill's Colles Railroad Pennsylvania Railroad United States
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