Wettest June on record in Frederick with 11.26 inches
Frederick weather records show June rainfall totaling 11.26 inches at the Frederick Aboret station, beating the 1928 11.14 inch June record. An afternoon thunderstorm dumped about a quarter inch, with daily figures listed from June 4 to 29. only three other months have exceeded ten inches, of August 1933, September 1934, and September 1913.
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Frederick
Frederick Abort
Potomac River
Jimmy}oogle, Jr
Middletown
Camp Kanwha
Point of Rocks
Earl
Buzz Kolb
Kootle
Man Guilty Of DUI Gets 30 Days Jail In Reading
Frederick E Johnson of Reading Pennsylvania was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He received 30 days in jail in default of $100 fine and costs. A second charge of operating without a license carried a fine of $20 and 10 days in jail or costs. Other verdicts included not guilty for Howard J Smith of Frederick on reckless living and a $10 fine for Lester W Putman. Several collateral forfeitures were listed for various traffic infractions. Troopers D A Tuck and others made the arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Eohnson
Reading
Eoples Court
Agistrate
Frederick
Stuart A. Dewease
Smithsburg
Aud E. Lizer
Hagerstown
Lawence J. Roberts
Emory E. Tarner
Middleburg
David J. Burtner
Thomas Manning
Ridgely
W. Va
Aidan M. Wolfe
Newburg
Truman Bush
T Westminster
Bernard J. Bauwiller
Balimore
Richd S. Gray, Sr
Hyattstown
Alex Serbin
Ittsburgh
Rabt E. Feight
Everett
D. A. Tuck
Ken Tichnell
Pat Stakem
J. Whitney
Fire damages Acme supermarket at Four Corners
Fire departments from five nearby communities battled a blaze yesterday at the Acme supermarket near the Silver Spring fire house. They controlled the fire within an hour. Store manager George Viverelte of Takoma Park estimated about $30,000 worth of sugar and flour damaged in a stock room, likely starting near refrigerator motors.
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Silver Spring
Acme
Four Corners
George Viverelte
Takoma Park
Early Baltimore Frederick star route speeds mail to Frederick
Mail began reaching Frederick homes and businesses about 90 minutes earlier with a new direct Baltimore Frederick star route. Postmaster James A. Grove hailed the setup as efficient, noting delivery by 9 a.m. now possible and mail ready for city carriers by 9. The route aims for 6 15 a.m. arrival but may vary.
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Frederick
Baltimore
Thurmont
Hagerstown
James A. Grove
Grove
Johnston Asks Higher Taxes in Inflation Fight
Economic Stabilization Director Eric Johnston told Senators that a 310 billion dollar annual tax hike is essential to curb inflation and fund a billion-dollar-a-week mobilization program. He urged the Senate Finance committee to approve a PAY-as-you-go plan, arguing larger taxes protect the dollar’s buying power.
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Washington
Eric Johnston
Johnston
Senate Finance Committee
Finance Committee
Senate
Charles E. Wilson
Defense Mobilization
Will of Charles F. Smith Admitted To Probate In Liberty
The will of Charles F. Smith, Liberty town resident, was probated in the Orphans Court this morning. It leaves most of the estate to immediate family, with specific bequests to St. Peter's Catholic Church in Libertytown, masses, and the son Charles F. Smith Jr. The widow receives one third of the residue, and the son is named executor. Dated June 13, 1923, witnessed by Dr. Wm. M. Smith and Edward J. Smith. A deed records the sale of 209 Maple Avenue from Charles E. Hudson to Charles R. McKenzie for about 7500.
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Charles F. Smith
Libertytown
Baltimore
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Charles F. Smith, Jr
St. Peter's Church
Dutiel G. Smith
Wm. M. Smith
Edward J. Smith
Boys Catch 230 Fish As Culler Lake Opens Season
Frederick youths flocked to Culler Lake for the opening of the angling season with about 230 fish caught. The morning crowd of roughly 250 included many two to three pound bass, 210 bluegills and sunfish, plus a few crappie and catfish. One 9 year old was briefly hooked but unharmed.
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Frederick
Culler Lake
Izaak Walton
Game and Inland Fish Commission
Harry Quinn
Quinn
Edward Lee Brandenburg
West Patrick Street
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Ralph Potts
Randy Krantz
Jefferson Street
Youchesters
Donald Tracey
Wisner Street
Ronnie Foland
Dill Avenue
Billy Crothers
Billy
Bunny Shreve
East Sixth Street
Leonard Nicodemus
Johnsville
Bobby Lydard
South Market Street
Russell Tyergar
East South Street
Hyattsville
Sabillasville
Silver Spring
Larry Utz
Margaret Pryor
Thomas W. Pryor
David Bussad
James Carr
Thurmont to Celebrate 200th Bicentennial Founding
Thurmont formerly Mechanicstown marks its 200th founding with a July 22 to August 1 celebration. Howard R. Damuth chairs events including tours, picnics, band concert, pageant, banquet, vespers, and a mammoth parade at Memorial Park and Thurmont High School. Visitors may arrange lodging through Mr. Damuth.
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Thurmont
Mechanicstown
Howard R. Damuth
Memorial Park
Sportsmen's Club
Thurmont High School
Westinghouse Workers To Get Wage Increase
Westinghouse Electric Corporation announced a nine cent hourly raise for the majority of its 80 000 employees. The increase is retroactive to April 16 and credited to the Wage Stabilization Board approval and congressional action stopping price rollbacks. President Gwilym Price called the move a result of these actions.
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Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Gwilym Priee
Price
Wage Stabilization Board
Mossadegh Threatens Abadan Refinery Closure
Tehran reports Premier Mossadegh warned he would close the Abadan refinery if the Anglo Iranian Oil Company does not pay for Iranian oil loaded on its tankers. Production remains limited with tanks filling in about 20 days, risking a full shutdown and British withdrawal of staff.
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Tehran
Iran
Mohammed Mossadegh
U. S
Henry F. Grady Tran
Abadan
Grady
Mossadegh
Britain
Government Workers Walk in Washington
A paralysing strike of street car and bus operators in Washington forced thousands to walk or taxi to work. Capital Transit Co. workers seek a 30 cent hourly raise with concessions on seniority and pensions.
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Washington
Capital Transit Co
Virginia
Maryland
Floods And Fires Ravage Seven States In AP Report
The twin disasters of floods and wildfires hit seven states with 85 850 acres burned and half a million acres of bottomland flooded in Kansas and Missouri. Fresh fires sparked in forests, dikes and levees faced renewed threats, and firefighting crews numbers ran into hundreds. One death was attributed to firefighting operations.
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Associated Press
Kansas
Missouri
Western Union workers vote on wage offer instead of strike
About 35 000 Western Union Telegraph Company employees planned to strike today but will vote on a 17 cent an hour wage increase instead. The strike was postponed indefinitely. The offer is being reviewed by AFL Commercial Telegraphers Union members outside the New York metropolitan area after New York workers settled earlier.
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Washington
Western Union Telegraph Company
AFL Commercial Telegraphers Union
CTC
Western Union
Tetropolitan
New York City
New York
End Of War May Also See End Of Controls
Senator Aiken said an armistice in Korea might lead Congress to end price and wage controls by month’s end. President Truman signed stopgap legislation delaying wage price and rent controls through July 31, just before the deadline to prevent lapse.
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Washington
Aiken
R-V1
Korea
Congress
Truman
May Be Trying To Avoid More Help To China
The article argues Russia may press for a Korea cease fire while delaying or avoiding supplying Red China with air power, tanks and guns. It notes China’s internal changes and high casualties, plus possible Sino Russian cooperation on Asia, Japan, and a peace settlement without Communist terms.
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James D. White
San Francisco
Korea
Red China
Jacob Mank
Russia
Europe
Asia
China
Wreck on 240 At 3 30 A M
A sedan driven by C Richard Enke of Harrisburg Pennsylvania failed to negotiate a curve on U S Route 240 half a mile south of Urbana and struck a culvert abutment. The impact tore the left side of the car from the front seat back causing about 500 dollars in damage. No charges were filed.
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Urbana
C. Richard Enke
Harrisburg
D. A. Tucker
Enke
Time To Get Dog Licenses In Frederick County
Frederick County reports about 1200 dog licenses issued as the new year begins. County Treasurer James H. Falk credits newspaper ad blanks and mailed applications with the steady take. A 30 day grace is allowed. after July 31 officials will issue summons and possible court action for owners without licenses.
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Frederick County
James H. Falk
Sheriff's Office
Uae
Gomsty
Lee Git Lo
Police Hold 500000 In Marijuana Seizure
Federal agents and police recovered 193 pounds of marijuana from hidden compartments in an automobile driven by John Raymond Weatherbee 28 of New York City. Three other suspects were arrested on marijuana tax act charges as the haul pushed total seized to around 201 pounds worth more than 500000 dollars.
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Washington
New York City
Mexico
Shere
MH O
John Raymond Weatherboo
Tria
Treasury
Weatherhea
Weatherbee
Milford Hayes Woodward
Darber
Lena Mary Pauline
Band Concert Program Out In Baker Park For Fourth of July
The Yellow Springs Concert Band under director Charles C. T. Stull will perform in Baker Park Tuesday at eight p.m. as part of the Fourth of July celebration. Sponsored by the Frederick Recreation Commission, the program features marches, overtures, solos by Ruth E. Stull, and medleys, with pieces including National Emblem Pendragon His Honor Semper Fidelis and The Star Spangled Banner.
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Baker Park
Way
Yellow Springs
Charles C. T. Stull
Frederick Recreation
Semper Fidelis Sousa
Prince
Romberg
Ruth E. Stull
Frangkis
Smith and Delmore
Lampe
Robert E. Lee Hotel Building Sold on South Market Street
The Robert E. Lee Hotel at 12 South Market Street in Chambersburg PA was sold by Mrs. A Elizabeth Mantz to Ritchie Associates Finance Corporation for 30000 dollars. Possession in two months, renovation to create offices across floors with Ritchie entities and a Frederick branch. The prior tenant operated a hotel and a coffee shop while a beauty school occupied upper floors.
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Robert E. Lee
South Market Street
A. Elizabeth Mantz
Chambersburg
Ritchie Associates Finance Corporation
M. Robert Ritchie
Ritchie Associates
Frederick
Ritchie Insurance Corporation
John C. Cox
Cornelia deVane McFady
Robert BE. Lee
Frederick Beauty School
Condition of streams at Point of Rocks reported
A muddy to slightly cloudy Potomac stream report notes conditions near Point of Rocks with references to Maongeancy uddy ab Freederick Janetson and a Maryland side observation suggesting marginal clarity.
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Uddy
Freederick Janetson
Potomac
Maryland
Malik speech in UN broadcast sparks cautious Korea peace hopes
James Marlow reports from Washington on Jacob A Malik head of the Soviet delegation at the United Nations delivering a 17 minute broadcast that attacked the United States and ended with vague Korea cease fire hints. The speech prompts mixed world reaction and skepticism about Moscow’s sincerity.
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James Marlow Washington
New York
United Nations
U. No
Jacob A. Malik
Delesa
Malik
United States
U. S
Moscow
Korea
Rbans
State Acheson
Senate
MacArthur
38Th Parallel
State Department
Voice of America
Iron Curtain
Acheson
Russia
Malik Mmay
U.S
U.N
Formosa
Most Wanted Man Fleeced Own Parents
FBI lists Frederick Emerson Peters 65 of West Salem Ohio among the ten most wanted. Peters, a veteran inmate with 130 aliases, has pretended to be officials and professionals to cash bad checks across the country. He fleeced his parents by telegraphing his own death to summon funds. County treasurer James M. Falk begins a fourth term sworn in by the circuit clerk with his staff reappointed.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Fbis
Frederick Emerson Peters
West Salem
Birmingham
Ala
Chicago
Philadelphia
FBI
Franklin Roosevelt
Peters
James MH. Falkinday
Falk
Ellis C. Wachter
Reds Fail To Appear For Prison Terms In Federal Case
New York July 2—the court called 11 top Communists for surrender to begin 3 to 5 year terms for conspiracy to overthrow the U.S. government. Seven appeared. four failed to show. Those present included Eugene Dennis and John Gates. absentees included Henry Winston and Gilbert Green. Bail ranged from $20,000 to $30,000.
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New York
Henry Winston
Robert G. Thompson
Gus Hart
Gilbert Green
Sylvester J. Ryan
U. S. Supreme Court
U. S
U.S
Irving H. Saypot
Green
Minvis
Communist Party
Winston
Thompson
New York State
Hall
Harold R. Medina
Allore
U.S. Supreme Court
Washington
Say~ Pol
Eugene Dennis
Joli Bo Williamson
Jacob Stachel
Gus Gall
Ohio
John Gates
The
Daily Worker
Carl Winter
Michigan
Benjamin J. Davis, Jr
New York City
Irving Potash
Davis
Robert Thompson
William Z. Foster
Freedom Torch Ignites U S Independence Jubilee in Philadelphia
Philadelphia marks the 175th anniversary of the Great Declaration with a four day jubilee centered on Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Tom C C Clark of the Supreme Court calls the declaration an act of leadership for oppressed peoples. Fire and earth samples from Revolutionary War sites are placed in a ceremonial bowl as Haym Salomon’s graveyard service opens the observance. A large freedom torch lights the sky as archbearers parade with flags.
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Philadelphia
America
Independence Hall
Liberty Bell
Tom CC. Clark
U. S. Supreme Court
Clark
Independence Square
Pie
Francis R. Finley
Dewish
Mikveh Israel Cemetery
Haym Salomon
Salomon
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Baltimore City
C. F. Smith
Maple Avenue
Charles E. Hudson
Charles &. &. McKenzie
Boys
Westinghouse
Anglo-Iranian Co
Russel
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