Three charged in deaths of Harbaugh family
State's Attorney Charles Price, driver of the tractor-trailer, faces three counts of manslaughter for a Sunday Route 15 crash near Franklinville that killed Ernest Harbaugh 35 his wife Maude 34 and their two children Patsy 13 and infant Randy. Surviving daughter Patsy is hospitalized with non life threatening injuries.
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Franklinville
Thurmont
Charles A. Price
William Charles Dehart
Ferrick Street
Steelton
Ernest
Harbaugh
York
Short
Cook
Tantey
Ernest Harbaugh
Andy Harbaugh
Maude Harbaugh
Annie Warer Hospital
Gettysburg
Patsy Harbaugh
Frederick Medial
Kenneth D. Band
Eyewitesses
M. L. Creagrand Son
Thurcont
Owens Creek
Harbaug
Cascade Harbaugh
Cascade
Arthur R
Pat Henry
Red Lion
Airs
Katherine May Yacex
Smithsbure
Desased
Norman Luke Harauch
Hagerstown
Si Ives
Deal With Japan In Basis On Equality
Washington reports the United States will approach talks with Japan in Tokyo on the basis of equality. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles will seek the fullest views of Japanese leaders, treating their government as a fully responsible party. Dulles plans to depart for Tokyo by plane at 2 p.m. with State and Defense Department advisers.
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Washington
John Fosv Dulles
Dulles
Tokyo
Answers Fire Alarm Finds It's His Car
Chester Shaw of North Bentz Street parked his car on Abrecht Place near Paul L Crum and left the motor running while he checked a nearby property. Firemen suspected antifreeze boiled over causing a small fire in the front of the engine but the car was not seriously damaged. The United Rescue squad responded.
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Frederick
Chester Shaw
North Bentz Street
Abrecht Place
Paul L. Crum
Shaw
Fremmen
United Rescue Squad
68 Saturday 15 Here Today As Cold Comes
A 3 degree drop in about 36 hours turned summer to winter in Frederick county over the weekend. Northwest gales and a plunge in temperatures saw 68 Saturday, 41 Sunday, and 15 above today at the airport. Winds 40 to 50 mph caused aerial and power outages, Woodsboro service interruption, and minor damage as orchardists welcomed the cold. Forecaster said a high near 32 and low around 18 tonight with gradual milder by tomorrow afternoon.
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Frederick County
Potomac Edison Company
Woodsboro
Await Report By Eisenhower On Troop Levels
Washington reports that the troops to Europe debate centers on how many troops are needed and what Gen Dwight D Eisenhower will advise upon his late month return from Europe. Senator Taft threatens to push a Senate floor fight to limit numbers, urging reliance on sea and air control.
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Washington
Dan
UPI
Dwight D
Eisenhower
Taft Behind
Senate
Taft
Two Convicted For Destroying Property In Locust Valley
In a Peoples Court session Magistrate Alton Y. Bennett sentenced two Locust Valley cousins Samuel Clayton Himes and Hershel Himes for destroying property at Herbert Merryman’s home. Clayton Himes faced a $50 fine or 30 days, Hershel Himes a $25 fine or 14 days, with both jailed for non-payment of fines.
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Alton Y. Bennett
Peoples Court
Locust Valley
Herbert B. Merryman
Samuel Clayton Himes
Hershel Himes
Clayton
Hershel
Merryman House
Clayton Himes
M. J. Whitney
Mildred Elizabeth Dubel
Baltimore
Set. W. W. Corbin
William Green
Towson
Arthur Fleak
Hagerstown
Rouzee
Stakem
Births Exceed Deaths By 600 In Frederick County
Frederick County shows a net population gain of about 600 per year from 1950 births minus deaths. The county recorded 1,256 births and 606 deaths in 1950, with Frederick City reporting 391 births and 225 deaths. White births vastly outnumber colored, and heart disease leads all causes with 278 deaths.
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Frederick
Maryland Department of Health
Stork
Maryland
Frederick Cily
Ely
Frederick City
Home Nursing Classes Begin Across Frederick County
Three county communities start adult home nursing courses under the Frederick County Chapter American Red Cross Civil Defense plan. In Middletown instructors and sessions with 28 registrants begin January 17 at Aiivers Hall. Dovis hosts a 12-woman class starting January 38 taught by Nayoda Kefauver. Adamstown holds semi weekly sessions for ten women taught by J Helen Rostian at local homes.
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Frederick County
American Red Cross
Middletown
Adamstown
Doubs
Frank D. Worthington
Red Cross
Marvin Calhoun
Aiivers
Nayoda Kefauver
County Health Department
Dovis
John A. Squires
Howard Fry
Mise J Helen Rostian
Health Department
Atatt
Three wills admitted to probate in Orphans Court
Three wills probated in Orphans Court name Francis Petroth Frederick attorney George Wayble and Mrs Virginia M Wise as testators. Petroth leaves estate to widow Mary James Petroth with executrix the will dated November 18 1949 witnessed by Tyson Lee and Hildebrand. Wayble provides for daughter and son with residue to two daughters and names Goode executrix. Wise leaves coal and mineral rights to a niece and two other nieces receive royalties with residue to Hallam. executrix Harriette J McCuskey, will dated November 21 1950 witnessed by Nichals and Derr.
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Orphans Court
Francis Petrott
Frederick
George &. Waybte
Brunswick
Virginia M. Wise
Buckeystowe
Petroth
Mary James Petroth
J. Tyson Lee
Delores A. Hildebrand
Mr. Wayble
Hazel Nellie Goode
Fairview Avenue
Floyd Emory Wayble
Goode
Margaret A. Karizel
Jane
George W. Grubb
CM Test
Wise
Monongalia County
W. Va
Frederick Chamber Names 1941 Committee Heads
Twenty one of Frederick's top business and professional people will lead Chamber of Commerce committees for the 1941 year. The program, shaped by groups across the city and county, broadens to cover cultural, historic, social, educational, industrial, and public affairs with varied activities ahead.
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Frederick
Chamber N Commerce
William E. Hardy
Thomas S. Glass
Herschel F. Gibbs
Philip Rk. Linebrener
Benjamin B Rosenstock
E. P. Thomas
Melvin F. Schwearing
Melville C. Stockwell
Charles F. Bowers
Robert E. Clapp, Jr
4 H Senior Council Meeting Held Here
The 4 H Senior Club Council met last Wednesday evening at the Extension Service offices on East Church street with 99 members present. Boyd Smith presided as vice president and plans were laid for a Frederick County 4 H basketball league. A special program for the championship playoff was organized led by Marybelle Remsburg and committee members. Guest speakers Will Erl and Lee Wegner spoke, followed by square dancing led by John Burrier.
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East Church Street
Boyd Smith
Calvary Methodist Church
Frederick County
Paul Spurrier
Arthur Rhoderick
Leon Enfield
James Siup
Doty Remsburg
Dotty Kellar
Virginia Garst
Pauline Toms
Lucille Rhoderick
Catherine Rhoderick
Merhle Duvall
Bill Remsburg
Catherine Zimmerman
Marybelle Remsburg
Martha Layman
Frances Montgomery
Mary Jane Wilcom
Oneida Albaugh
Howard Miller
Clarence Lady
Will Erl
Lee Wegner
John Burrier
Cold Wave In West Cracks Wide Open
A thick cold wave broke into the middlewest over the weekend, dropping temperatures fast. The bitter air pushed readings toward freezing or below from Richmond to New York and Portland, with a warmer trend expected later in the Great Plains as the system moves on.
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Chicago
Dan
Middlewest
Atlanic Seaboard
Weather Bureau
Great Plains
Richmond
Vait
New York
Portland
Elderly Woman Trapped by Huge Boulder in Lesage Home
An elderly spinster Miss Bess Christy about 60, trapped in her one story house in Lesage when a rock rolled from a hillside and crashed through the wall. State Police and 10 rescuers failed to move the rock for hours while a physician attended to Christy. A hoist and special equipment were expected to free her, with the body part areas pinned under the boulder and the call for help reaching around 8:30 a.m.
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Huntington
Lesage
Bess Christy
Wo OW. McFann
Charles Raney
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Here
Mise Christy
Rodeo Company Faces Judgment In Circuit Court
The Wild West Rodeo Company faced a $179 judgment after a brief hearing before Associate Judge Patrick M. Sehnayster in Circuit Court. The promoter allegedly skipped with most funds, leaving local firms and individuals liable, and Uncle Sam holding several tax liens for unpaid amusement taxes. The company’s present location is unknown and no representation appeared at the hearing.
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Wild West Rodeo Company
Monocacy Broadcasting Company
Patrick M. Sehnayster
Lncal
Uncle Sam
The
Broadcasting Company
Wild West Outfit
James McSherry
Western powers seek Four Power talks with Russia on world issues
The United States Britain and France plan to press Moscow this week to outline a path for talks with Russia on broad world problems. A four power meeting remains possible this spring but Western officials warn a Russian stance on the whole range of issues is unclear. The aim is to gauge willingness to negotiate while keeping channels open for future exchanges as tensions over demilitarization and Far Eastern questions loom large.
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Washington
Lan
U.S
Britain
France
Russia
Moscow
Risse
West
Writish
Freeh
Cdbe
Tate
Rusa
Hip Four
Foren Ministers Council
China
Toussia
New York
Lando
Paris
Civil Defense Report Set as Maryland Seeks Preparedness
Annapolis January 22 Maryland lawmakers push Civilian Defense plans as the House seeks answers on air raid readiness. Col David McIntosh Jr state director will brief delegates on progress while deeds show property transfers and a chimney fire caused minor damage at 425 North Bentz Street.
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Annapolis
Maryland
State House
General Assembly
House of Delegates
House
David McIntosh
Condition Critical After Being Shot In Wichita
Wichita man Shot after forced entry, multiple reports describe a violent incident. Authorities say the suspect, linked to a well known Notre Dame coach’s son, received emergency treatment after the confrontation. The sheriff’s office reports no charges filed as investigations continue.
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Wichita
Kae
Dan
ie—Willia DD
Roeknd
Notre Dame
Kemite Ruehre
Ots
Cviteal Con Lunday
Ottivers
Willet
Cragh
Kanens
South Beodd
Willian
Wigan
Beith
Iealoas
Saul Rockie
Nesueekos
Movaerk
Savin
Willy
Dios
Rockie
South Came Back Without Marshall Plan
A speech by Westminder attorney John Ward to the Daughters of the Confederacy Praised Lee Jackson and warned that liberty is at stake. He contrasted wartime unity with postwar plans and argued against trading freedom for false security. Also notes on a Diocesan Convention in Baltimore with Bishop Powell to address the state of Maryland diocese.
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John Ward
Westminder
Ditzbugh Lee
Unitee Daughters of the Confederacy
Robey N. hLee
Stonewall
Wuhson
E'Elock
Mranci Sealt Key Hotel
Mas
SBC
White
Wood
Lee
Jackson
Sand
America
Seilbedih
Burt
SENTA
Frederik
Dott Wood
TLR
West Third Street
Bertha Trundle
Miss Trudie
Episcopal Diocese of
Maryland
Baltimore
St. Michael and All Angels Church
Noble C. Powell
Bison
All Saints
Charles McC. Mathias, Jr
Robert Owen
Michael Pue
Arthur Potta
Four Allied Forces Drive Deep In Red Area
Four powerful allied columns push into Communist territory near Seoul on a reconnaissance mission. They drive across a 50 mile western front span and threaten within 25 miles of the red-held city, while on the central front Ridgway reinforces Wonju and Hill 2a after a three hour fight.
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Tokyo
Seoul
Pioss Uiey
Pan
Mick
Hil
Matthew B. Ridgway Landere
Eighth Army
Wotju
South Korea
Alled
Eliie Torie
Ridgway
Wanju
Wanju Starling
Wonju
Sienth i
Wornju
Osan
Brutuyangjing
Tochen
Kumyangjang
Wen
Pocket Bible saves a life after shrapnel hit near heart
Lieutenant Merian Weston of the Army, wounded in a December battle and left for dead, survived when a pocket Bible in his breast pocket stopped an enemy fragment just above the heart. The Bible's pages bore the impact while Weston, later at Percy Jones Army Hospital, recovers though frostbite threatens possible loss of toes. His father recounts the dramatic rescue and patient’s gradual improvement.
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Tingerstowen
Higerstown
Michigan
Merian Weston
St. Jauke
Weston
Percy Jones Army Hospital
Battle Creek
United States Army
Wounder
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Japan
Ervie Johnnston
Motion Picture Producers Association
Truman
Alan Valentine
Valentine
C. C
Lyman S. Sappington
Liberty
Itown
Thomas M. Eichelberg
Eichelberger
Sappington
Second Street
Upper College Terrace
W. Jerome Offutt
Edward D. Storm
Korea
Pyongyang
Gilmore R. Flautt, Jr
Nelson E. Alexander
Motter Avenue
Paul Hime
Shorty
D.C
Red
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