Byrd Accused of Unethical Action in Maryland Campaign
WA chief campaign adviser Hugo R. Hoffman accuses Dr. H C Byrd of violating a party ethics code by misrepresenting a fall meeting with rival George P Mahoney over a proposed comptroller run. Hoffman cites Byrd’s TV remarks as breach while Mahoney asserts he was approached by Byrd.
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Baltimore
George P. Mahoney
H. C. Byrd
Hugo R. Hoffman
Byrd
Mahoney
Hoffman
Democratic
Dr. Byrd
Liberal magistrate fines Castle for drunken driving
Magistrate Wilbur F. Sheffield declared himself liberal in a 150 dollar penalty for drunken driving and 10 dollars for reckless driving plus costs against Charles LeRoy Castle of 469 West Patrick street. Castle pled guilty to both charges after officers testified he was drunk at arrest.
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Wilbur F. Sheffield
Charles LeRoy Castle
West Patrick Street
People’s Night Court
Castile
Carl
Bender
Sergt. A. Norman Dietz
Nathan Dorsey
Castle
Charles Mehring and Son
Frederick
Bernard King
Norman Trump
Herbert D. Thompson
Pauline Gosnell
Harry O. Gosnell
Redwood Street
Virgie Andrews
Theodore M. Leiphart
South Market Street
King
Trump
Conley Brown
Harry H. Linton
Baltimore
John W. Fredette Jr
Pittsburgh
Walter E.jason
Sykesville
James E. Hamilton
Mt. Airy
Merhle Francis Young
Sergt Harry Phillips
Joseph L. Fisher
Ice Street
Carl I. Bender
Chase National Bank Reports 1953 Net Income Rise
Chase National Bank, one of the nation's top three banks, announced 1953 net income of 27.01 million dollars, matching earnings per share of 3.84. This compares with 25.764 million dollars and 3.48 per share in 1952, reflecting a year of growth.
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New York
Chase National Bank
W. Md. Man Named Head of Democrats
William Hetzer of Williamsport was chosen without opposition as chairman of Maryland's State Central Democratic Committee after Baltimore City members urged postponement until after the primary. Hetzer, 43, a long-time Western Maryland political worker, will serve until the July state convention and aims to lead a neutral, unified effort for the coming election.
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Baltimore
William Hetzer
Williamsport
State Central Democratic Committee
Hetzer
Mayland
George P. Mahoney
H C. Byrd
Mahoney
Branke Tee
Byrd
Atran
Robert Ennis
Duvall Ko
Mary Catherine Duvall
J. Joseph Curran
John Jacob Jr
Wicomico
Baltimore City
Jacob
Mphe Ehatyran
Howard
Howard County
Anne Aruindel
Dorchester
Queen Annes
Marvin Botstetter
Washington County
Washington County Central Committee
W. Preston Lane
Lane
Byrd Lane
Maryland
Bishop Voices Personal View On Election Tactics
William H Bishop, longtime Democratic campaign worker, read a statement at the meeting that questioned the legality of electing a chairman outside the state convention next July. He added he was not interfering, just proposing possible methods and urged members to act after understanding the circumstances.
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William H Bishop
Dharmal
Chaiman
Bishop
Mahoney
Death of Matei Shkiryatov Receives Soviet Announcement
Moscow reports the death of Matei Shkiryatov, a senior Soviet political figure and long time ally of Stalin, who headed the party control commission and held top posts in the Communist party leadership. He was 70 and received the Order of Lenin last August.
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Moscow
Matei Shkiryatov
Russia
Tace Shkiryatov
Soviet Communist Party
Commission On
Party Control
Order of Lenin
Supreme Soviet
Georgi Malenkov
Stal
Matvei Shkiryatov
Communist Party
Stalin
Malenkov
Party Control Commission
Fonda Named Maryland CAP Wing Commander
A Paul Fonda of Fairchild aircraft plant Hagerstown was named commander of the Civil Air Patrol Maryland wing by Maj. Gen. Lucas V. Bean. Fonda succeeds Col. Bennett Crain, who resigned. Spaatz lauded the appointment, noting it would energize the CAP program. Fonda began flying in 1928 and is assistant manager of customer relations at Fairchild. He is a Kansas City native with an airline transport pilot rating and radio license.
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Washington
A. Paul Fonda
Fairchild Aircraft
Hagerstown
Civil Air Patrol
Maryland
Lucas V. Bean
CAP
Bennett Crain
Carl A. Spaatz
Air Force
Fonda
Fairchild
Kansas City
Use of Surplus for Aid Touted by Eisenhower Plan
Secretary Benson testified that President Eisenhower authorized use of a billion dollars in farm surpluses to aid friendly countries and strengthen foreign economies over three years. He noted a record 5.5 billion in vested surpluses under price supports and outlined sealing off 242 billion for uses like school lunch and disaster relief. The plan faces Senate skepticism as Benson defended against charges and explained parity limits to curb future surpluses.
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Washington
Jan
Eisenhower
Senate
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
Senate Agriculture Committee
Freaian Amn
Esenhower
GOP
Penngran
Baigee
North Dakota
Wundt
South Dakota
Thye
Minnesota
Fllender
Louisiana
Johnston
South Carolina
Huey
North Carolina
Lens Anderson
D-Nm
Secretary of Agriculture Committee
Arken
R-Vu
Hickenlooper
Farm program clash over supports and new school broadcast system
Senate debate on farm price supports reveals split among lawmakers with some backing high rigid controls to curb surpluses while others defend the current program as failing to stabilize prices. Frederick High School introduces a public address system for opening exercises with student groups taking charge. A Davenport birth certificate records Pepper Ann Salter born to John and Mrs Salter.
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Frederick High School
Hi-Y Elub
Teachers of America
Davenport
Iowa
John Salter
Pepper Ann Salter
Gets 20 Years For Robbery In Maryland Case
Thomas E Dickerson once on the FBI ten most wanted list received 20 years in state prison for armed robbery of Regional Finance Co in Chevy Chase. Accomplice Hilda Gray Humphrey got eight years. Judge Stedman Prescott noted Dickerson’s insanity plea, while the state psychiatrist testified Dickerson was sane at the time.
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Rockville
Thomas E Dickerson
FBI
Tela
Maryland
Montgomery
Dickerson
Hilda Gray Humphrey
Gailty
Regional Finance Co
Chevy Chase
Humphrey
Maryland State Reformatory For
Stedman Prescott
Rocksville
Delehy
Jacob Morgenstern
State
de Morgenstern
Thomas Mc Anderson
Juryerson
Regional Finance Co pistol incident and post arrest escapes
Regional Finance Co near the District of Columbia line displayed a pistol apiece with a price noted and an offender described as Ars. Humphrey arrested then Dickerson attempted self harm in Rockville gar, committed to Spring Grove State Hospital, later escaped and recaptured in Kentucky, then broke jail again and was picked up by FBI at Verdunville West Virginia on December 21. Mary Alice Cissel is listed as a delegate. Gwen Dolyn Poole is a historian. Rachel Bereshers for Christmas activities aided a needy family. Joanne Cissel, Mary Alice Cissel, Iva Zeiler and Gwen Dolin Poole joined caroling to represent the club at Montevue. Fifer hosted demonstration on pattern fitting. Regina Fifer served refreshments.
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Regional Finance Co
District of Columbia
Ars
Humphrey
Dickerson
Rockville Gar
Spring Grove State Hospital
Kentucky
FBI
Verdunville
W. Va
Mary Alice Cissel
Gwendolyn Poole
Rachel Bereshers
Joanne Cissel
Iva Zeiler
Gwendolin Poole
Montevue Resins
Buckeystown 4-H Elects New Officers at January Meeting
The Buckeystown Star 4-H club elected officers at the January gathering. President Charlotte Remsberg, vice-president Dorothy White, secretary Iva Zeller, treasurer Joanne Cissel, and reporter listed among the newly chosen leaders.
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Buckeystown Star Club
Buckeystown Star 4-H Club
Charlotte Remsberg
Dorothy White
Iva Zeller
Joanne Cissel
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House Judiciary Committee
Maytag
Better Homes Equip. Co
E. Patrick St
Economy OM CO
Gulf and Pacific
North America
American Desert
Frew
Kehne Furn. CO
City Service
Cabs, Inc
Routzahn
C. F. Speak
P.T.O
Ceresville Motor CO
Ceresville
Fredericktown Savings Institution
Sam Mille
South Market
Jug Bridge
Bartonsidle Road
Jacks Quarium
C. E. Cline & Son
East Patrick St
Market St
Berger’s
Paul Harvey
Owees
I Amin
John E Lewis
John M. Pratt
Hanover Hy House
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