18 Months Term Served In Fatal Potenza Case
An 18 month sentence in the Maryland House of Correction was given Pic Anthony J. Potenza by Magistrate Wilbur F. Sheffield for manslaughter by automobile in the death of Virginia Darlene Hawes, 10 months, near Lewistown. Potenza released on $1,000 bond after filing an appeal.
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Maryland House of Correction
Anthony J. Potenza
Wilbur F. Sheffield
Albert Leroy Hawes
Route 1
Thurmont
Potenza
Virginia Darlene Hawes
Mt. Prospect Church
Lewistown
Camp Detrick
East Ninth Street
Sheffield
Lattanzi
Carl Brust
Brust
West Seventh Street
C. Clifton Wirts
John C. Remsburg, Jr
Yellow Springs
K. H. Tichnell
Remsburg
Hazel C. Bernsburg
Wi- Ham G. Baker
Baltimore
Samuel P. Grant
Lutherville
Harold Huber
St. Louis
R. Arnold S
Little League Annual Meet in Frederick Park
Frederick Little League plans its annual meeting at Staley Park on Monday January 21 at 730 PM. President James A Grove urges strong attendance as officers will be elected and plans set for the league second year of baseball operations this summer. Over 300 adult members are urged to support dues and committees will organize schedules training and grounds work to expand the league with Lions Civitan North End and South End clubs backing teams. Players near age limit return to their former clubs and each manager will receive 10000 points to bid for new players. Improvements to the park in north Frederick are also planned for early spring.
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Frederick
Staley Park
James A. Grove
Grove
Lions and Civitan
North End
South End
North Frederick
Would Have Both Parties Nominate Eisenhower
Senator Douglas D. Til of Baltimore argues that if Republicans nominate Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower for the Presidency, Democrats should also nominate him. He says such a move would yield a stronger Congress than Eisenhower running on a Republican ticket alone.
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Baltimore
Douglas D-Til
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Congress
Beard and Barrett records subpoenaed by Senate committee
The Evening Star reports that Sam Beard a Washington gambler and former Police Chief Robert J Barrett have had their financial records subpoenaed by the Senate committee probing crime in the District of Columbia.
Flying Enterprise battles fierce seas off English coast
Off the rocky Cornwall coast the Flying Enterprise battled towering 20 ft waves as Captain Carlsen and Kenneth Dancy struggled to repair a broken towline with the tug Turmoil. The ship groaned, listed toward 80 degrees, and danger loomed as mates worked to ready a new line. The Willard Keith reported no relief yet, while the vessel fought to survive in brutal conditions.
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London
Carlsen
Carlson
Kenneth Dancy
Enterprise
Dancy
Cornish
Lizardhead
Kurt
Lizard
England
Falmouth
U. S
Willard Keith
Keith
Defense cuts set for home goods and industry
Washington reports outline broad reductions in civilian goods and construction. Home goods will be cut to 40 percent of prewar levels, new home construction down 23 percent from April. Auto production to be trimmed at least 7 percent in Q2. Jewelry and toys get small metal allotment increases to stay afloat. Small businesses dominate metal use. Railroad car production down 14 percent. some shipbuilding may rise. only key highways to be built.
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Washington
Manly Fleischmann
Defense
Fleischmann
Senate
House Preparedness Committee
Chimney Fire Alarm Responded By City Firemen
City firemen answered a chimney fire alarm at 11 15 a m at 709 North Market street. The Juniors Citizens Truck Company and the Uniteds made the run. Stacks gave ground readily today in a fairly active New York market.
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North Market Street
Citizens Truck Company
Uniteds
New York
Truman Calls For Election Year Truce On Political Fights
A compromise reached dissolving a five year partnership operating Quaker City Cleaners and Dyers on East Fifth Street ends a 1949-51 accounting dispute. Phebus and Lawson settle all claims. Lawson retires from Quaker City and assumes duties at Victory Cleaners with asset transfers and lien-free truck handover. Wilbur Sheffield Jr. and Edwin Nikirk advised the parties.
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Laurens E. Phebus
Frederick Plumber
Harry C. Lawson
Lawson
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Phebus
Quaker City
Victory Cleaners
Phobus
East Fifth Street
West Patrick Street
Quaker City Cleaners
Dyers
Wilbur F. Sheffield, Jr
Edwin F. Nikirk
Hotel Mezzanine Hosts Poultry Show in Maryland
In Baltimore the Lord Baltimore Hotel mezzanine housed a poultry display for the 20th Maryland Poultry Products Show held with the Maryland poultry conference. Mrs. Howard Taylor of Easton won grand champion prize tom turkey weighing 30 pounds dressed. 4 H rosettes went to Larry Weller Beallsville for white eggs and Geraldine Floyd Gaithersburg for brown eggs. Future Farmers of America sweepstakes winners were Tay Roope and Robert Cox of Pylesville.
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Baltimore
Lordaltimore Hotel
Maryland Poultry Products Show
Maryland Poultry Conference
Howard Taylor
Easton
Larry Weller
Beallsville
Geraldine Floyd
Gaithersburg
Farmers of America
Tay Roope
Robert Cox
Pylesville
Theft of Whiskey From Hi Way Liquor Store Investigated
State Police and the Sheriff’s Office investigated theft of about $100 in whiskey from the Hi Way Liquor Store on Route 40. A broken show window exposed a missing case of Calvert Reserve whiskey and a nearly full case of Seagrams Seven Crown half pints. Store is run by John Harbaugh.
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Sheriff's Office
Austin Murray
H. L. Basore
Calvert Reserve
Seagrams
John Harbaugh
Dior heralds slim lines for spring collection
Christian Dior presents a restrained wearable American spring lineup with pencil skirts and snug waist jackets, complemented by wide cummerbunds and Dolman sleeves. Tina Leger showcases casual colorful beach wear with Pacific and oriental influences, while Paul Parnes and Oleg Cassini also preview styles for 1952.
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New York
Christian Dior
Atlantic
Dier
U. S
Tina Leger
Philadelphia
Honolulu
America
South Pacific
Paul Parnes
Oleg Cassini
Soviet Move Is Smothered
The United Nations political committee defeated a Soviet push to require a special high level Security Council meeting to discuss Korea truce talks. The 60-nation body then backed a recommendation to hold a high level Security Council session to address world tensions, with delegates of foreign ministers or similar rank. The amendment on delaying the meeting failed narrowly as votes fell 44 to 5 with 8 abstentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Security Council
Special Security Council
Brazil
France
Britain
U. S
Blood Donor Plea Heard At Key Post Meeting
At the Frederick chapter meeting, Mrs. Paul L. Willard pleaded for blood donors for the armed forces blood drive. A film about a bloodmobile unit was shown, and 25 Legionnaires pledged to donate when the Baltimore blood mobile visits next Monday. Commander Richard W. Graham presided as dues reached 462, surpassing last year’s total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Scott Key Post No. 11
Paul L. Willard
Frederick
American Red Cross
Willard
Herbert N. Heston
James A. Grove
Post
Red Cross
Baltimore
Richard W. Graham
Gilmore R. Flauit, Jr
Two Bookies Paroled Before Fines Were Paid
Towson January 9 Parole Commissioner A Earl Shipley said parole board does not grant parole to those with unpaid fines. It was reported two bookmakers were released while owing about four thousand dollars in fines. Bradford Hauck paroled October after six months of a one year term. Henry Fisher released April after serving six months and two years. Fisher owed three thousand dollars. House of Correction records showed no unpaid-fine detainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towson
A. Eari i
Shipley
Maryland
House of Correction
Bradford Hauck
Henry Fisher
Hauck
Fisher
Directors Re-Elected at Frederick Y M C A Annual Election
The twenty Frederick Y M C A directors were re-elected yesterday. Named directors include Joseph D. Bakerlil, Nevin G. Baker, Edward Bentz, Warner L. Brittain, J Walker Carty, Lewis R. Dertzbaugh, Warren Evans, James H. Falk, R Ames Hendricxson, William M. Moore, Robert Nicodemus, Charles A. Price, J Richard Ramsburg, Earl Rhoderick, Ruger Rice, Clyde M. Roney, Dr Edwin H Sponseller, G William Stultz, Thomas Williams and William D Zimmerman. The reorganization meeting is set for next Tuesday. Ramsburg serves as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Y,m.c.a
Joseph D. Bakerlil
Nevin G. Baker
Edward Bentz
Warner L. Brittain
J. Walker Carty
Lewis R. Dertzbaugh
Warren Evans
James H. Falk
R. Ames Hendricxson
William M. Moore
Robert Nicodemus
Charles A. Price
J. Richard Ramsburg
Earl
Rhoderick Ruger
Reds Insist On Airfields In Armistice Talks
In Panmunjom talks the Communists countered allied demands by accepting troop rotation and neutral supervision but rejected a ban on rebuilding airfields. Major Gen. Turner said air fields remain the main dispute as subcommittees failed to advance on prisoner exchanges. South Korean troops killed about 1,000 Chinese near Panmunjom, with heavy fighting at Sasibulge. Union leaders ordered a Baltimore transit strike starting at 4 am tomorrow.
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Munsan
Korea
U. N
Howard M. Turner
Ihe Oe
Hsieh
Fang
Turner
Panmunjom
Seoul
U. S. Eighth Army
Korangpo
Sasibulge
Eighth Army
Baltimore
Baltimore Transit Company
Storm Veers and Missed Snowfall Across Western Maryland
A northern veer of a potential snow storm left Western Maryland with only light snow flurries. Travel remained slick on roads in Garrett and Alleghany counties, with brief squalls in parts of the county and near Reisterstown Road in Baltimore County. Frederick saw minimal snowfall while Harrisburg reported freezing drizzle and rain, and the forecast called for cloudy, colder weather with possible rain or freezing rain tonight and clearing by Friday.
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Maryland
Sideling Hill
Garrell
Allepany
Reisterstown
Baltimore County
Frederick
Pennsylvania
Texas
Head
Mid-West
Post Office Reports Record Revenue in 1951
The Frederick post office posted its largest revenue year in 1951 with total receipts of 224177.78 dollars, up over 13000 from 1950. Postmaster James A. Grove credited a newspaper article urging accurate addresses for cutting undeliverable Christmas mail and noted higher parcel post rates and related fee increases boosted totals.
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Frederick
James A. Grove
Grove
Brunswick Considers Water Line Extension
The Brunswick mayor and council discussed extending a six inch water main about 1,200 feet to Linden avenue for five to six applicants at a cost near 5,100 dollars plus minor lateral work. The matter was sent to the engineering department to assess if a smaller main suffices. Mayor Stanley Viris presided. 6,000 feet of wire placed along Market street for new traffic signal cable. Christmas decorations removed in prep. The Capital Transit Company asked PSC to cut unprofitable suburban service near Washington. hearing held in Baltimore.
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Linden Avenue
Council of
Brunswick
Stanley Viris
Max Kehne
Market Street
PSC
Baltimore
Capital Transit Company
Maryland
Washington
Maryland Public Service Commission
Truman calls Congress to stand firm against Communist threat
President Truman in a gravity filled State of the Union urged bipartisan unity to meet grave danger from Soviet expansion. He pressed for high but fair taxes, defense buildup, and anti corruption actions while outlining plans for Europe Asia aid and a stronger armed force. Churchill sat observed as U.S. and allies emphasized peace through teamwork.
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Europe
Asia
Corminunist
Itde-China
Winston Churchill
Great Britain
Churchill
Middle East
Far East
Truman State of the Union Highlights Threats and Resolve
President Truman outlines main points to Congress. He cites the Russia threat and the possibility of war, notes progress toward peace with freedom as a core baseline, and stresses a hard road ahead. He says the economy is solid but inflation and high taxes persist. A large military buildup, especially air power, may curb civilian production for two years while some domestic programs are cut or slowed. Government corruption will be punished, and protections for the honest majority are urged. Political conduct in a presidential year should serve the national interest.
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Washington
Jan
Truman
Congress
Soviet Russia
United States
Free World
Lovett
Soviet Union
Russia
Yiel
Senate sets priority for investigations into war misdeeds
The Senate Investigations subcommittee, after amassing multiple inquiries, will establish a priority list this week. Chairman Hoey plans to meet to decide the order for public hearings on cases including a $2.6 million profit from a $100,000 oil tanker investment and intercession by lawmakers with RFC borrowers. The lineup also covers Burr intercession by Flo Braiten and Charles E. Shaver, and probes into war supplies safes overseen by Jess Larson, who requested the inquiry.
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Washington
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Hoey
D-Nc
Robert E. Casey
Rep. Boykin
D-Ala
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Flo Braiten
Barkley
Charles E. Shaver
Senate
Friends
Jess Larson
Larson
Sumner Welles and Mrs. Post Wed in New York
Former Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles age 59 married Harriet Post the former Austrian Baroness Von Jeszanszky in a New York ceremony. Justice William C. Hecht Jr. officiated at the bride’s mother’s Fifth Avenue home. The couple left for a wedding trip to Palm Beach and South America and will reside in Oxon Hill, Md.
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New York
Sumner Welles
Harriet Post
von Jeszanszky
State Supreme Court
William C. Hecht, Jr
Fifth Avenue
George
Post
Palm Beach
Fla
South America
Oxon Hill
Grass roots urge fewer words and more action in Congress
Washington report notes four Democratic members and Republican colleagues say constituents want decisive action over rhetoric. The tone reflects a call for results rather than endless debate.
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Washington, Jan
Congress
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Associated Press
Turmoil
U.S
Cumberland
Celanese Corporation
Rhode Island
South
Delaware
Dakota
Ns Rae
Los Angeles
Detroit
Uae
Tabea
Aron
Jackson- Memphis
Ville,fla. Tenn
National Safety Council
Best
Allegany and
Garrett
Counties
Harrisburg
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