One Killed Four Hurt In Auto Wreck
An early morning crash on Route 67 between Rohrersville and Gapland left Clifford Haines dead at Washington County Hospital from a fractured skull and multiple injuries. Four other occupants were treated for serious injuries while three escaped with minor hurts. Samuel E. Smith Jr. faces manslaughter by automobile charges. eight people rode in the sedan when it struck a utility pole and was wrecked.
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Brunswick
Washington County
Rohrersville
Gapland
Clifford Haines
Clyde B. Tucker
Samuel E. Smith, Jr
Smith
Washington County Hospital
Peggy Shifler
Locust Grove
Raymond P. Shiffler, Jr
Audrey Marie Burger
Weverton
Gapland-Rohrersville
Trego Road
Boonsboro
Storm Delivers Cooling Drop Across County After Brief Warm Spell
A late Sunday storm swept eastern county outskirts ending a warm spell that reached 91 degrees. It caused minor damage with about six transformers blown mainly in Unionville Liberty Urbana areas and power outages near Taneytown. Temperature plunged from 75 to 64 overnight, with 30 mph winds.
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Ercury
Nwo
Potomac Edison Company
Unionville Liberty
Urbana
Unionville
Frederick
Union Bridge
Taneytown
Estate leaves bulk for new Leesburg church
The will of the late Mrs Ortie Hagins Dreke leaves about 865000 for the construction of a Presbyterian church in Leesburg Virginia subject to acceptance by the congregation within a year. Co executors E N Bradfield and Roscoe B Rhoads were named and if not accepted the estate goes to Union Theological Seminary Richmond as a ministry scholarship fund.
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Leesburg
Ortie Hagins Dreke
County Cie
E. O. Rusell
E. N. Bradfield
Roscoe B. Rhoads
Disorder On Hollister Gypsy Tour Sparks Riots
In Hollister California over a weekend disorderly motorcyclists caused a riot injuring about 50 people. Police jailed more than 30 offenders and issued fines exceeding 1000 dollars as officers restored order on San Benito Street with 34 special officers aiding the seven Hollister officers. Visitors from California Oregon Arizona and Nevada joined the riders estimated at 4000 with some 730 on motorcycles.
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Hollister
Calif
California
San Benito
L. T. Torres
Oregon
Ari Izona
Nevada
Dr. Bowers Named Chief Surgeon At VA Hospital
Dr. Ralph F. Bowers of The Pines Harmony Grove sails to Memphis Tennessee to take the chief surgeon post at Kennedy Veterans Administration Hospital. A World War I veteran, he served with the Cornell Medical Unit in New Guinea and later held roles at Lovell General Hospital Fort Devens and Walter Reed. He resigned his Army commission last year and now moves with his wife and two children Betsy and Ralph Jr to Memphis. his family will live at the hospital while his home is temporarily occupied by his brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs G Hunter Bowers.
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Ralph F. Bowers
the Pines
Harmony Grove
Memphis
Tenn
Kennedy Veterans Administration Hospital
Bowers
Grayson E. Bowers
Council Street
Cornell Medical Center
Newer York Hospital
Cornell
New Guinea
Pacific
United States
Lovell General Hospital
Fort Devens
Mass
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington
Dr. Bowers
Betsy
Ralph Bowers, Jr
Gowers
G. Hunter Bowers
District Rotary Assembly Set for Wednesday in Maryland
District 180 Rotary officers and 35 clubs from Washington area and Maryland east of Frederick meet at Marsland School for the Deaf. District Governor Howard LeRoy will preside as sessions run 9 30 to 12 with a luncheon at the Francis Scott Key Hotel and continued meetings through 5.
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Tne
Marsland School For the Deaf
Howard LeRoy
Washington
Francis Scou Ker
Frederick
Enly
Maryland
District of Columbia
Rotary Club
French Socialists Back Marshall Plan
The National Council of the Socialist party adopted resolutions praising Socialist Premier Paul Ramadier's coalition government. It urged an anti inflation policy and approved in principle the Marshall aid Europe plan.
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Paris
National Council of the Socialist Party
Paul Ramadier
Public study outlines atom hazard protection program
A seven member board of eminent scientists issued a report to the U S Atomic Energy Commission proposing a six point program to shield the public from atomic hazards and to maximize benefits. The plan stresses civilian protection, research on radiation effects, and education for the public and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
David E. Likemuaa
Truman Urges Admission Of Displaced Persons As Immigrants
President Truman asked Congress to enact special emergency legislation to admit a substantial number of Europe's displaced persons as immigrants. He cited about 7 million returnees and near one million still unable to return due to fear or political persecution, urging Western nations to share responsibility and the United States to accept more. The plan targets survivors from the Baltic, Poland, Ukraine and Yugoslavia. Decree in Equity Court grants custody to tie Lew of Thurmont. Harold D. Law to pay costs. two children.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Europe
United States
United
Germany
Austria
Italy
Baltic
Poland
Ukraine
Yugoslavia
Latin America
Equity Court
Tie Lew
Thurmont
Harold D. Law
Wilbur F. Sheffield
Law
Holden S. Felton
Knutson
House , Ways and Means Committee
House Rules Committee
House
Senate
Byrd
White House
Spain votes sway toward Franco leader
Madrid dispatch reports that Spanish voters rallied yesterday in support of General Francisco Franco. Officials indicated today that Franco would be regent, signaling continued strong backing for his rule.
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Spain
Franco
Madrid
Shanghai Commemorates 10th Anniversary of Civil Unrest
Shanghai marks the tenth anniversary of the challenge to communists amid ongoing national tension. Authorities reflect on events from a decade ago as ceremonies take place in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
China
Pirates Star Hank Greenberg Seeks Elbow Treatment
Hank Greenberg went to Baltimore for treatment of bone chips in his right elbow during three open days. He planned to consult Dr. George Bennett as announced by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Hank Greenberg
Baltimore -To- Gay
Pittsburgh Pirates
George Bennett
Czechs Accept Invitation to Paris Marshall Conference
The Czechoslovak government decided in a closed session to accept an invitation to join the Paris conference on the Marshall Plan, despite Soviet rejection. The move signals Prague’s readiness to participate in postwar recovery talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Sara
Long Session Of Peoples Court In Maryland
A long session of Peoples Court led by Magistrate Alton Bennett heard multiple drunk driving and reckless driving cases. Berkley D. Orrison of Walkersville was convicted of operating under the influence, fined 100 dollars plus costs. Hugh C. Holland of Burkittsville received a 25 dollar reckless driving fine after an accident near Ceresville. Woodsboro youth Arthur Fogle faced grand jury action for stealing 75 dollars from a home painting job, while other defendants faced varying fines for traffic violations and theft-related charges. State Troopers reported Orrison’s car weaving on North Market Street and traffic lane violations before his arrest.
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Woodsboro
Peoples Court
Alton ¥. Bennett
Berkley D. Orrison
Walkersville
C. H. DeWitt
James Stonesifer
Orrison
Worman’s Mill
Thurmont
Charles W. Magaha
Sherman P. Bowers
Edwin F. Nikirk
Hugh C. Holland
Burk
Ittsville
Ceresville
Holland
William A. Butler
Libertytown
Stonesifer
Arthur Fogle
Charles V. Main
State Police
R. S. Poffinbarger
Sgt. Main
Fogle
Poffinbarger
R. S. Poffinbarger, Jr
Pofinbarger, Sr
Poftnnarger
Main
Irving L. Beall
Frederi
Bruce Brachey
Fair Grounds
Beall
Dard Beall
Trafic
William B. Crum
Anthony Forsville
Granville
Albert Wiliams
Rockville
Clarence E. Brachey
Union Bridge
Foster S. Stone
Frederick
Barius A. Rotan
Baltimore
Aubrey D. Turner
Washington
Alfred L Goode
Lexington
Sgt
Record flight evacuates 2600 in 16 days from flood region
Lt Col Robert L. Rizon led a C-47 airlift toward Trinidad and Conchabamba to evacuate 2600 people amid floodwaters. The DC-3 carried 93 passengers plus crew through high altitude climbs, delivering relief supplies while nurses aided babies with emergency rations.
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Washington
Army Air Forces
Carrisons
Robert L. Rizon
Caribbean Air Co
Panama
Quadares
Coachabamba
Bolivia
Trinidad
Conchabamba
Death toll tops 900 during Independence Day weekend
AP reports 516 deaths over the three day July 4 observance from 6 p.m. Thursday to midnight Sunday including 248 auto deaths 160 drownings five fireworks blasts and 103 other causes. California led with 38 fatalities while New York and Pennsylvania had 36 each Maryland had three fireworks deaths.
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Associated Press
California
New York
Pennsylvania
National Safety Council
Maryland
Maine
Weather and rivers report with local names
The bulletin notes 0.3 inches of precipitation in 24 hours ending at 3:30 a.m. Today. Yesterday’s high was 91, low last night 71, with a year-ago low of 57. Sunset at 8:40 p.m., sunrise tomorrow 3:50 a.m. Rivers: Monocacy muddy at Cearsville, Potomac cloudy at Point of Rocks. DeWitt and Gruchey preferred charges. Corbin, Stone, Mutchner listed among troopers.
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Ceresville
Potomac
Point of Rocks
Flying Saucers Mystery Sparks Public Curiosity
Rumors of flying saucers appear as reflections blamed for optical illusions. Reports describe shapes seen from Long Island to Washington, with many tied to aircraft misperceptions rather than alien craft. Congress moves tax cut bills with debate and possible passage planned for tomorrow.
Inventors urged to aid military tech fixes
The Nation reports a national appeal to ex GIs and the public to propose rapid solutions for diverse wartime tech problems. L. Hardland of the National Inventors Council invites ideas on field construction, engine generators, lightweight fuels, plastics for bridges and vessels, corrosion resistance, and life saving devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert FE. Geiger
James Marlow
Washington
Armed Services
Hardland
National Inventors Council
S. Department of Commerce
D. C
Tropics
Jerusalem conflict slows Palestine agency actions
In Jerusalem the chairman of the Agency Executive led the United Palestine committee as clashes with Arab groups hindered control efforts. Meanwhile Ocean City Maryland reported near record marlin and bluefish catches during Fourth of July weekend as crowds exceeded 50 000.
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Jerusalem
Wals É Gurion
United Palestine Committee
Holy Land
Ocean City
Health Bills Clash Over Universal Care in Senate Hearing
Washington July 7 Senate Health Subcommittee chaired by Sen H Alexander Smith reviews two rival bills on national health care. The Democratic plan by Murray Wagner Dingell would mandate payroll deductions to fund universal medical coverage chosen by patients. The Republican bill by Taft Smith Ball Donnell would aid only the poorest and create a National Health Agency with state plans and targeted funding.
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Peferedson
Washington
Senate
Coon Health
Sen
H. Alexander Smith
New Jersey
United States
Taft
Smith
Ball and Donnell
Murray
Wagner
Chavez
Taylor
McGrath
American Medical Association
U_ S
Sam
New York
Gofiars
Taft Savys
New Officers Take Charge at Brunswick Legion Post
Donald G. Strailman was installed as commander of Steadman Keenan Post 96 American Legion Brunswick during July 3 ceremonies. Other officers sworn in include T West Claggett Glenn Grove and William G Care as vice commanders E Donald Carr adjutant C Floyd Feete service officer Malachi Rolnick finance officer. Past Commanders received life membership card and badge there. The post now has 525 members and supports youth council plans. Maryland Veterans Employment Bureau director Graften Let Brown spoke on labor placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald G. Strailman
Steadman- Keenan
American Legion
Brunswick
Legion
Jack Tribby
T. West Claggett
Glenn Grove
William G. Care
E. Donald Carr
C. Floyd Feete
Malachi Rolnick
Legionnaires
Maryland Veterans Employment Bureau
Graften Let Brown
Bureau
Three Countians Enter Regular Army Here
Three Frederick county men have enlisted in the Regular Army and been assigned to their units. Kari R. Brown Thurmont Route 2, Robert E Baker Lantz, and Raymond Oland Frederick Route 1, graduates of Frederick High School.
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Frederick County
C. Miller
Kari R. Brown
Kari M. Brown
Thurmont
Robert E Baker
Calvin L. Baker
Lantz
Raymond Oland
Sharetis E. Oland
Frederick
Frederick High School
Baker
Donald
Air Force
California
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Rotary
U.S
Bolivian
Claire E. Lanpington
James West Hart
Elbridge Fanne
Dey McK. Haines
East Church Street
Ives
Senator Irving
A.m. Test
New
W. W. Corbin
R. 5S. Stone
W. A. Mutchner
DeWitt and
Gruchey
Howard W. Blakeslee
Long Island
Bill
ARS
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