Strongbox Theft Told Before Court
A Raleigh youth age unknown admitted in Circuit Court that he lowered a strongbox from the Messier home in Johnsville by knotted neckties and shared the contents with two confederates awaiting trial. John Wright Byrum alias Dewey Plummer, AWOL from the Navy, says the box held about 1500 dollars and was found with little cash later. The judge deferred sentence pending a pre sentence investigation and background check.
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Raleigh, N. C
John H. Messier
Johnsville
John Wright Byrum
Dewey E. Plummer
Navy
Salt Lake City
Utah
Messler
Patrick M Schnauffer
Alton C. Whitmore
Department of Parole and Probation
Raleigh
Byrum
Charles A. Price
William Matson
William Messler
Messier
Matson
Naval Training Center
Norfolk
Billy Roy Wensil
Concord
N. C
Charles Mauldin
Frederick County
Dewey Plummer
Plummer
North Carolina
Price
FBI
Rerum
Byrom
Byram
Kolied
Brrum
Reunse
Benall
Seret
Caes
Sta'e
Autos to Cost More as GM and Hudson Raise Prices
Washington January 24 government authorized General Motors to raise basic retail prices on 1952 autos by 50 to 222 dollars and approved dealer price boosts on 1952 Hudson cars from 90 to 143 dollars. Dealers may implement the increases immediately, reflecting higher ceilings set for 1951 models.
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Washington
General Motors
Office of Price Stabilization
Hudson
Martin to Address G O P Club Dinner in Frederick
George Washington's Birthday dinner organizer Mehrt F Wachter announced Representative Joseph W. Martin Jr. will speak at the February 23 Armory event. Martin, born in North Attleboro Mass, has been minority leader since 1949 after earlier serving as Speaker. Ticket details were set at a Court House banquet committee meeting with Helen Remsburg chairing the ticket panel and aides from each election district named.
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Mehrt
F Wachter
Frederick County
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Armory
Wachter
Rep. Martin
Court House
Massachusetts
House of Representatives
Congress
Rep
Martin
North Attleboro
Mass
North Attleboro Evening Leader
North Attleboro Evening Chronicle
Helen Remsburg
R. Paul Buhrman
Austin Murray
Raymond Haugh
George Lawman
Tunisia Crisis Quiet, French Warn Bey of Tunis
In Tunis, on January 24, the French resident general warned Bey Sidi Mohamed Al Amin to curb bloodshed as riots raged for 19 days, with at least 50 dead. French reinforcement moved to trouble spots, while nationalist demands grew. Death toll tallied at 44 Tunisians and six French. more than 150 Tunisians and 20 French wounded. Commandos landed at Sousse and Sfax. Durand killed in Sousse incident.
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Tunis
Tunisia
Jean de Hauteclocque
France
Sidi Mohamed al Amin
Moknine
Sousse
Elan
Sfax
Norbert Durand
Truck Driver Is Fined $25 For Speeding
A truck driver Paul Demaree of Lansing Michigan was fined $25 and costs by Magistrate Wilbur F Sheffield after pleading against a 30 mile per hour limit charge. Officer George Crouse cited Demaree on West Patrick Street for exceeding 30 mph. Demaree claimed a governor limited his speed to 40 mph. Magistrate warned that driving tricks won’t be tolerated and jail could follow if he reappeared in court. Additional cases: Frank M White fined $10 for failure to keep right of center after Route 15 incident. Henry Genius ordered to pay $15 weekly to the Children’s Aid Society. Several collateral forfeitures listed for various traffic offenses. Officers Crowther, Tichnell, Crouse and others conducted arrests.
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Wilbur F. Sheffield
Peoples Court
George Crouse
Paul Demaree
Lansing
Mich
West Patrick Street
Demaree
Sheffield
Frank M. White
Dickerson
E. C. Crowther
Route 15
Frederick
White
Henry Genius
West All Saints Street
Children’s Aid Socety
Nannie Roderick
Society
Genius
Frederick M. Allen
Washington
Howard C. Fisher
Edwin H. Gland
Baltimore
Lewis E. Stup
John W. Christian
G. D. Buchholtz
Cumberland
Walter E
Allies Charge Waiting Game in Korean Truce Talks
United Nations command in Munsan accuses Communist negotiators of waiting game tactics to exhaust Allies and force surrender. An official Tokyo broadcast says the Reds may be stalling or instructed not to bargain, with fruitless talks continuing as delegates haggle over terms.
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Munsan
Korea
United Nations Command
U. N
Tokyo
Minor accident on Weel Patrick street details and damage
A minor accident occurred on Weel Patrick street on Wednesday involving Verna Exe-Inn Bare of 409 Sherman Avenue, catching east on Patneck, and Donald L Stuth. Frederick Rauter reportedly parked on Patrick. the parked car sustained minor damage while the other vehicle had 25 to 30 dollars damage. Ben Phebus investigated. no charges were filed. Light show in Charleston area. Wovagan 24 eA Weht now fell today on northern West Virginia and areas as far south as Huntington and Charleston depths exceeded one week in extreme northern panhandle and mountain areas. Jar 24 .A Democratic organization in Prince Georges county supported Tryon W Main Seat Pleasant grocer linked with Charles E Nelsons operations in the Nelson gambling trial. to re ar ag & member of the party's late and entsty organisation.
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Weel Patrick Street
Verna Exe- Inn Bare
Sherman Avenue
Patneck
Donald L Stuth
Frederick Rauter
Patrick
Ben Phebus
Charleston
West
Virgina
Huntington
Panhandle
Washinton Jar
Prince Georges Counts
Tryon
Pleasant Grocer
Charles E
Bureau Plan Wins First Test Vote in Congress
President Truman's proposal to place tax collectors under Civil Service and reorganize the Bureau of Internal Revenue won its first test in the House Expenditures Committee by an apparently unanimous vote to disapprove the resolution. The plan, submitted under a general government reorganization law, would replace 64 political appointee offices with up to 25 district commissioner posts and civil service deputies, with full House action pending next week.
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Washington
Truman
Civil Service
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Congress
House Expenditures Committee
House
Senate
Rep
Hoffman
R-Mich
Federal
Internal Revenue Collectors
Baltimore Transit Strike Rests in Deadlock After Weeks
Baltimore’s transit strike enters its third week with 3,200 AFL operators demanding a 24 cent hourly raise atop a 1.63 base. City officials reject a fare-based raise while talks stall and no new negotiations were set, despite a tentative three year deal tied to PSC concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
AFL Amalgamated Association of Street Electric Railway
Baltimore Transit Ca
Public Service Commission
Evangelical Lutheran Church Holds Election At Annual Meeting
The Evangelical Lutheran church held its annual congregational meeting in the old chapel with about 190 attendees. Reports show receipts of 18 38 and 231 38 for current expenses and benevolences, the largest in church history, and the body voted to raise salaries by five percent for officers including pastor and financial secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Old Chapel
Parton Erganget
Earl Ausherman
William VW
Cheres S Sanne
Herward
Bay
Woov Garrett
Jerane Vieye
Sears
Garsett
Bemmin
County's School Funding Policy Both Criticized and Defended
A county educational finance forum gathered the County Commissioner Board, Board of Education representative, the superintendent, state education specialists, and PTA members to weigh the pay as you go school construction plan financed by a million dollar state loan. Participants debated financing methods, potential use of state funds, and a 65 thousand dollar budget cut amid concerns over maintenance funding and modernization timelines.
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Frederick County
Board of Education
State Department of Education
PTA
John J. Seidel
David W. Zimmerman
Thurmont High School
Zimmerman
Lincoln School
Matter Avenue
A. B. Patrick
Schonis
McKeldins
Schonle
Eugene W Pratt
Fimmerman
Versy
Maryland
Joseph Rhoderick
Stevenson May Be Choice Of Truman
New York reports Gov Adlai E Stevenson of Illinois as a leading Democratic presidential candidate. A Washington dispatch notes President Truman may prefer Stevenson to run while signaling his desire for a successor aligned with current foreign policy. The Times backs Gen Dwight D Eisenhower, a Republican, for president.
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New York
New York Times
Adlai E. Stevenson
Illinois
Washington
James Reston
Stevenson
Truman
Reston
Democratic Party
United States
Fred M. Vinson
Cheif Justice
Gay Stevenson
the Times
Gen Dvicht D Esenhower
Repubican
Judge Schnauffer's Decision Upheld on Real Estate Case
The Court of Appeals affirmed Judge Schnauffer in a Montgomery County real estate dispute over the sale of the Tinvie tract. The panel ruled the broker earned half the perimeter due to an agreement, with the buyer acquiring the tract while fees and commissions were contested.
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Court of Appeals
Heri
Patrick Mo Schnaufer
Mont- Romer
Lehnaauer
Harr
Marta
Waehurton
George Cassett Roain
Dar Sae Bowe
Cathy Neteemarny
Mattia Fourel
Stonaiter
Zoning Board Hearing Set For Feb 11
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on February 11 for Bronson Construction Corporation to build 16 housing units totaling 100 apartments at West Seventh Street and Toll House Avenue under FHA allocation. Plans include 41 one-bedroom, 42 two-bedroom, and 23 three-bedroom units with rents from 65 to 78 dollars monthly, in a residential area.
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Board of Zoning Appeals
Federal Housing Administration
Bronson Construction Corporation
West Seventh Street
Toll House Avenue
FHA
Bronson
E. Lester Muller
Zoning Board
W. Raymond Walter
Park Department
Abrecht Place
Howard Z. Stup
Rosemont Avenue
Camp Detrick
Kimball Hits Back At Critics In Milwaukee Speech
Secretary of the Navy Dan A. Kimball assailed inefficient government workers and critical civilians, pledging to press the war in Korea if no truce exists. He warned the Navy will lead the fight and be the nation’s strong right hand, with no halt to fighting abroad. Separate note reported stolen mirrors and car parts, with police investigating the incidents near Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Dan A. Kimball
Navy
Karra
Navy League Council
Milwaukee Executives Club
Kunball
Korea
Kimball
United States
Snd
Kamball
Gram Hie
Icy Blasts Reach Midwest Deep Freeze Across Nation
Bitter cold spread from Canada and the Arctic across the midwest and eastern states with subzero readings in Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa and Illinois. Some relief was forecast tomorrow as warmer air moves east from the west while the Dakotas Minnesota and Minnesota region battled continued extreme cold and two storm deaths were reported.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Atlantic Seaboard
North Central
Bemidji
Minn
Mid
Canada
Arctic
Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
Mobile
Ala
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Illinois
Alexandria
Dakotas
Montana
Great Lakes
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
California
Sierras
New York State
Attack Red Defense Line In Korean War Action
Seoul Jan 24 Allied raids across the western front of the Korean War ended the 19th month with bold strikes into the Red defense line. United Nations tanks and infantry fought six hours west of Chorwon against Chinese entrenched on a hill. Apre dawn raid northwest of Korangpo left 20 Reds killed in an hour long clash as frozen fronts quieted after tank and artillery blows.
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Seoul
Korea
Chorwon
United Nations
U.S. Eighth Army
Korangpo
Eighth Army
One Call For Draft Other For Jury Duty OKLAHOMA CITY
Jan 24 in Oklahoma City. Robert George Boeckman of Kingfisher says he received a summons to appear for jury duty Jan 28 and an order to report for armed forces physical examination. He asks how to proceed. Judge Ed R. Vaught advises reporting for the physical examination as part of the draft process.
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Oklahoma City
Robert George Boeckman
Kingfisher
Ghia
U.S
Ed Rard Vaucht
Tam
US District Court
Vaught
Patterson's Body Lies In State In Armory
Patterson, 80, former Secretary of War in 1937, lies in state at the Armory in New York. A military guard keeps watch as the coffin is moved to Washington for burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Funeral services will be at the National Cathedral.
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New York
Rober Po Patterson
TNT
Tameht
Washington
Bural Inmparrow
Allington National Cemetery
National Cathedral
Patterann
Wer
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Reconstruction Finance
Joe Martin
G.O. P. Club
Bey of
Consolidated Tas and Electric Company
Providence
Bureau Plan
American Airlines Convair
Elizabeth
N. J
Sim
Parang
North Market Street
Sergi Daniel Sanmier
Patterson
NJ Borat
Shabhe
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