Armory Renovation Plans $100000 Bids Open Aug 5
Maryland Department of Public Improvements will open bids on August 5 for major alterations to the Frederick armory of the Maryland National Guard. Estimated cost is $100,000 with work to be completed in about 120 working days, likely by year end or early next year.
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Maryland Department of Public Improvements
Frederick
Maryland National Guard
Chester B. Simmons
Military Department of Maryland
Charles F. Bowers
Military Department of the State
Company A
Medical Company
Frederick Thurmont Star Route Proposed
Bids are invited by the Post Office Department for a star mail route between Thurmont and Frederick via Lewistown. Postmaster James Grove says the route will take over mail previously carried by the IL and F railway trolley line, which was discontinued last February. The contract runs from September 1, 1954, to June 30, 1937, and will be the sole mail service into Lewistown.
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Thurmont
Frederick
Lewistown
Post Office Department
James Grove
IL. and F. Railway
H. and F
Mai
Death Witness Called In Thorne Inquest Case
Chicago authorities subpoena Mrs. Marion Thorne to testify at the inquest into the death of her 20 year old son Montgomery Ward Thorne heir to a mail order fortune found dead in his apartment June 19. Coroner McCarron awaits chemical analysis results to finish the inquest. The two families feud over an estate near two million dollars with a second will favoring Miss Maureen Ragen and her mother.
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Chicago
Marion Thorne
Montgomery Ward
Thorne
Walter E. McCarron
Miss Ragen
Hagen
Lake Shore Drive
Three Killed In Car Truck Wreck On US 301
A Brooklyn couple and a Baltimore trucker died in a head on collision between a car and a truck on US 301 near Saw Mill Curve one mile south of Glen Burnie Maryland. Police identified the dead as Mr and Mrs Charles L Walker of 2 1/2 Lincoln Road Brooklyn and Frank L Ashley 33 year old truck driver's helper. The crash occurred on a highway stretch about 12 miles south of Baltimore.
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Glen Burnie
Brooklyn, N
Baltimore
U.S 301
Charles L. Walker
Lincoln Road
Brooklyn
Frank L. Ashley
Sawmill Curve
Desert Water Floods Senator Theater in Baltimore
A violent thunderstorm swept Baltimore yesterday flooding seven rows of the Senator Theater as a closed storm drain released torrents of water into the auditorium. The feature show The Living Desert continued despite the disruption.
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Baltimore
Senator Theater
Desert
Foreign policy reappraisal deepens in U N debate
The United States faces a widening foreign policy reappraisal that may prove more agonizing than Secretary Dulles anticipated. Sen Knowland proposes overriding U N objections to Red China and exiting the U N if needed. Debates grow over China and France delays, with broader questions on alliance military pacts and postwar diplomacy.
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Washington
United States
Dulles
U.S
Europe
France
Senate
Knowland
California
United Nations
China
America
Red China
U.N
State Department
Congress
U. S
West Germany
Britain
Franey
Holiday drunken drivers jailed in Frederick court
Three men received jail terms after holiday weekend drunken driving arrests in Magistrate Wilbur F. Sheffield s Peoples Court. John Conley of Milville New Jersey faced 30 days plus a 150 dollar fine and costs after a minor collision investigation. Raymond Morgan White and Andrew Simms, both colored, drew 30 and 60 days respectively on intoxication charges. Two others were held for investigation. Additional details include arrests on U. S. 340 and South Market Street with various charges and a suspended sentence for Harry Wentzel who avoided further intoxication charges.
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Wilbur F. Sheffield
Peoples Court
John Conley
Milville
N. J
Raymond Morgan White
Tee Street
Andrew Simms
Ijamsville
Elmon Kenny Edmonds
Mose Walker
Augusta
Conley
Co. D. Mades
Staite
West Virginia
Mades
U.S. 340
Frederick
Philip Kreisinger
White
Heftner
Simms
Potts
Edmonds
South Market Street
Mossburg
Walker
U.S. 40
George R. Colege
Reat Wet
Fire destroys living room of North Market apartment
Early today a fire started from a floor receptacle in the living room of an apartment at 330 North Market Street, destroying a television set, radio-phonograph console, and a three piece suite along with floor lamps. The Hollenbaugh family, occupying the second floor, escaped unharmed after Mr. Hollenbaugh climbed to a roof and called for help as firemen battled the flames. The Hesbia Foster owned building suffered smoke and structural damage requiring refinishing, with no insurance on the furniture and losses exceeding 3000.
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N. Owen Hollenbaugh
North Market Street
Hollenbaugh
Hesbia Foster
My Hollenbaugh
New London
Bull market roars on in New York trading surge
The stock market advanced in early dealings with heavy trading. Large blocks appeared on the tape and prices rose by about 1 to 2 points in numerous cases. Separately Tunisian and French officials accused Hungary and Sungar of broadcasting Arabic appeals to spark a Tunisian uprising.
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New York P
Hungary
Tunis
Sungar
Tunisia
Holiday Death Toll Nears Six Hundred in Holiday Weekend
The Associated Press reports nearly 600 violent deaths over the long Fourth of July weekend, with 333 traffic fatalities from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday, 184 drownings, and 79 miscellaneous deaths. Three children died in fireworks incidents. California, Michigan and Texas led in violent deaths.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
Ned H. Dearborn
Council
Carol Hayward
Harvey
David Cotby
Augusta
Maine
Walter Kessler
Ebensburg
Utah
California
Michigan
Texas
Woman's Baptist Missionary Association Annual House Party
The Woman's Baptist Missionary Association affiliated with the District Baptist Convention will host its 10th annual house party at Hood College on July 9, 10, and 11, 1934. The theme is We Will Walk in His Path with speakers Emilie Balach, Martha Gilliland, Mary Murray, and others. About 400 women and girls are expected to attend.
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Woman's Baptist Missionary Association
District Baptist Convention
Hood College
Emilie Ballach
Burma
Martha Gilliland
Nigeria
Mary Murray
Detroit
Michigan
Sam Morris
Shawnee
Okla
Carl Johenning
Fred Bean
Bessie Sadler
Accident On Turnpike Fatal To Two In Car
Two passengers died and two others were injured when an auto rammed a tractor trailer on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Carlisle. Victims were Walter C. Keagle Jr. age 20 and Mrs Blance Arel 23, both of Akron Ohio. Driver Victor Dagnan a soldier at Youngstown Air Force base was treated at Carlisle Barracks Hospital. Thomas Mayhew Arel husband of a victim also injured and taken to Carlisle Hospital. The crash occurred about one mile west of the Carlisle interchange. Two children, Pauline seven months and Thomas Maxhew Arel one year nine months, were not harmed.
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Larlisle
BE. A. Haegele
Walter C. Keagle Jr
Akron
Blance Arel
Haegele
Victor Dagnan
Youngstown
Carlisle Barracks Army Hospital
Thomas Mayhew Arel
Carlisle Hospital
Carlisle
Arel
Pauline
Thomas Maxhew Arel
Guatemala Reverses Policy to Distance From Communists
Guatemala's five man junta led by Elfego Monzon and Carlos Castillo Armas says it will abandon the Arbenz era ties with the Soviet bloc. The new government will not deal with communists, seeks better regional relations, and plans to rejoin ODECA Y OAS and support the United Nations.
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Guatemala
Elfego Monzon
Carlos Cassillo Armas
Jacobo Arbenz Guzman
Organization of Central American States
Odecay
Organization of American States
OAS
theUnited Nations
Cumberland Fireworks Blast Ends Show Early
Cumberland’s public fireworks display failed as all shells exploded at once after wind shifts. Bert Caldara, the organizer, admitted fault and promised a new show Wednesday night. About 4,000 spectators in Constitution Park plus many observers were disappointed as park phones rang constantly. The City Recreation Department sponsored the event which had $438.90 in donations.
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Constitution Park
Grocer Reports Theft of 430 Dollars in Baltimore
CHICAGO 1A A Baltimore bound delivery driver, Charles R. Leatherman, reported having his billfold with 430 dollars stolen after being abducted and forced to swallow pills. He recalled being followed by two men in a car with Ohio plates and later found his truck in Baltimore. FBI involvement urged as police traced the incident. His wife planned to fly to Chicago to join him.
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Chicago
Catonsville
Balinrmore
Oak Park
Charles R. Leatherman
Leatherman
Fremont P. Nestor
Ohio
Baltimore
Nestor
FBI
Russians Use Veto On N Y Fire Dept
NEW YORK The New York Fire Department faced a Russian veto when two fire companies were barred from the iPark Avenue building housing the Soviet delegation to the United Nations. A Russian officer on duty said the delegation personnel were only using a fireplace and no reason existed for the firemen to be there.
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New York
iPark Avenue
United Nations
Britain Faces Early Autumn Cold Snap
London endured a sharp early autumn chill as workers wore topcoats and furs and households lit fires. Central London logged its coldest July night in 14 years with temperatures dipping to 47 degrees Fahrenheit by early morning.
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London
Oklahoma Primary Votes Under Guard in Election Day
About 590000 Oklahomans vote in the state primary as National Guard units are deployed to ensure fair ballots. The piece notes mink fur imports in the United States have doubled over seven years.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Czechs Offer To Trade Seven U.S. Soldiers For Three Czech Fugitives
German border police said Czech authorities offered to swap seven U.S. soldiers held near the German border for three Czech labor gang members who fled to the West. Hans Buettner said a border meeting discussed the exchange. U.S. Army officials gave no confirmation. The three Czechs are in German custody in the Werden area, one accused of murder.
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Baernau
Germany
U.S
Hans Buettner
U. S. Army
Heidelsberg
Buettner
Here
Werden
Heidelgerg
Third session in Trung Gia on Indochina cease-fire talks
In Hanoi Indochina French Union and Vietminh held a third session at Trung Gia village to map cease-fire details. Leaders discussed possible arrangements and pledged to continue talks today and narrowing differences.
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Hanoi
Indochina
French Union
Vietminh
Trung Gia
How Large Were They Hailstorm of Baltimore
The Baltimore weather chief described hailstones as large as tomatoes in a radio report. Residents including Charles Senger and Mrs. Mary Fowler recounted stones ranging from walnut to turkey egg size, with multiple accounts calling it the worst storm of the season in Baltimore.
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Baltimore F
Baltimore
George Brancato
Baltimore Weather Bureau
Charles F. Senger Sr
Baltimore Sun
Mary A. Fowler
Dundalk
Criticises But Absolves Justice Clark
Washington lawmakers fault Justice Clark for not testifying after joining the Supreme Court but state there is no proof of wrongdoing during his time as attorney general. The 135 page report questions actions tied to Clark while at the justice department and notes some criticism may trace back to him.
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Washington
House Judiciary
Paul C. Clark
Supreme Court
Clark
Byidn
Hogers
D-Cole
Keating
R-Ny
E Rdesee
Truman
Subcommittee
Judiciary Group
Justice Department
Rogers
New York Republican
Bowers
Justice Clark
Kasper
Condition of Rivers at Jug Bridge and Weverton
Monocacy muddier at Jug Bridge while Potomac runs clear at Weverton with notable river color contrasts. Report notes differing river conditions along the same watershed as observers record water clarity and flow.
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Jug Bridge
Potomac
Weverton
Five Day Forecast From Western Maryland to Delmarva
Five day forecast shows mostly sunny conditions with cooler Wednesday morning and 80s by afternoon. Thursday brings warmer with showers or storms late day or night. Weekend turns cooler with likely showers on Sunday. Normal highs dip below average with mid to upper 60s east and south and mid to upper 50s inland.
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the &S
Maryland
Delmarva Peninsula
Five Acres Of Airport Are Leased To Uni-Science Inc
Negotiations complete for a 25 year lease of five acres at the municipal airport to Uni-Science Inc, Rockville firm. Terms include $1 yearly rent, option to purchase at 36,000, and government interest handled via appraisals by Wertheimer and Flautt. City to install road water line and sewer plans, with Uni-Science to develop buildings, using own septic disposal.
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Rockville
Donald B. Rice
W. =. Cullinan, Jr
Civil Aeronautics
Uni-Science, Inc
Ordinance Engineering Company
John V. Atanasoff
Atanasoff
Grimes Farm
Hughes Ford
Uni-Science
John Renn, Jr
Renn
Jetter
City traffic heavy as holiday travel continues
City traffic remained heavy Monday with officers stationed at major intersections to ease flows after a Fourth of July storm. Earlier accidents were reported, temperatures dropped to 37 and were not expected to rise much today, with a warmer outlook midweek. Rain totals for the period were .56 inches, and local rivers rose briefly before receding. In Italy, lepers in a local hospital began a 24 hour hunger and medicine strike seeking government aid for their families.
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Iit
Monocacy
Carroll Creek
Italy
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Arthur Eugene Fogle
RFD 1
Woodshboro
Robert Dishong
Holiday
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ARES
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Sandy Hook
Charles Newton Deaner
Brownsville
Frederick Memorial Hospital
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Point of Rocks
Jack Harris
Buckerstown
Cumberland
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