P. M. General Speaks At August 9 Frederick Ceremony
Postmaster General Jeannine Donaldson will headline ceremonies on August 9 for the 50th anniversary of the Francis Scott Key monument in Olivet Cemetery. Gov. William Preston Lane Jr. will receive the first sheet of stamps from J J Lacher as Frederick County Historical Society archives prepare the commemorative program. The event includes a Star Spangled Banner performance by Lucy Monroe and Marine Band numbers, with Congressman Beall and other dignitaries in attendance. A 5,000 copy color program features ten historic Frederick pictures and store window decorations are planned for the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jece Si Donaldson
Francis Seetley
Mr. Olivet
William Preston Lane, Jr
Maryland
Joseph J. Lacher
St Mary's
Frederick County
Society
Lucy Monroe
Quantico
Marine Band
J. Glenn Beall
Herbert R. O'Conor
Milton A. Reckord
Glenn L. Martin
Thomas Pangborn
Hagerstown
Charles W. Woodward
Patrick R. Schnauffer
Stedman Prescott
Donaldson
Lawler
Robert Fellers
Historic
Frederick
Key
Key Monument Association
Folger WeKinser
the News
Bentztown
Baltimore Sun
Mary C. Ott
T. S. Bader
Ots
Frederick Post Police
Post Office Department
itAlready
Polio Spreads Across North Carolina Records Largest July Cases
North Carolina reports 408 polio cases this year with four of 100 counties listed as epidemic areas. Thirteen new cases were recorded yesterday due to a backlog from the Fourth of July weekend. Coastal and mountain regions remain within normal limits, while central areas face the strongest outbreaks. Greensboro Guilford County shows 41 in isolation and 51 in a convalescent ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
C. P. Stevick
Poard
North Carolinas
Greensboro
Guilford County
Republican Chairman Hugh Scott Remembered At Virginia Days
The article recalls Hugh D. Scott Jr.’s college days at the University of Virginia around 1921 atop Straddock Heights observatory where he dated a local girl. Scott, born 1900 in Fredericksburg, later rose to national chairman of the Republican Party after practicing law in Philadelphia and serving as assistant district attorney plus World War military service.
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Hugh Scott
Braddock Heights Observatory
Hugh D. Scott
Philadelphia
Republican Party
University of Virginia
Parsons Newman
Frederick
Straddock Heights
Scott
Chairman Scott
Fredericksburg
Randolph Macon College
CIO Demands Roosevelt Platform in Democratic Civil Rights Split
Philadelphia July 2 47 The race issue dividing the Democrats centers on a civil rights plank. CIO demands a Roosevelt platform tying 1948 to strong civil rights laws including anti lynching poll tax FEPC. The hearing before platform writers continued amid cross examination by Southern leaders. A Northampton Mass fatality report notes a farmer drowned while rescuing his dog from the Connecticut River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Truman
National Negro Council
CIO
James B. Carey
Republican Platform Committee
Northampton
Mass
Connecticut River
Woman Sought In Stabbing Case Found
A colored woman sought for over a month in the stabbing of two special deputies at a Negro dance in Manor woods was arrested at a New London home. Mrs. Mary Disney Biggus of New London section held on $2,000 bond on two warrants for assault and battery. Deputy sheriffs Crouse and Murray reported both deputies wounded, Cosgrave in need of blood transfusion, Layman later discharged from hospital. The case heads to the September grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manor Woods
New London
George Crouse
Austin Murray
Mary Disney Biggus
George HI
Cosgrave
Biggus
New Jersey
Montgomery County
Washington
Edwin F. Ni- Kirk
Larman
Cosgraw
Truman Considered for Labor Appointment in White House
The White House indicated that several names are under review for a labor department post with President Truman expected to announce a choice soon. Officials declined to name specific candidates at this time.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Local forecast for Frederick and surrounding county
Sunny and dry today with a high near 75 to 80 degrees. Clear and cool tonight dropping to 55 to 60. Friday sunny and slightly warmer with light variable winds. Saturday outlook fair and warmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Asnhington
Father Arrested on Abuse Charge Near Ellerton Wolfsville
Earl Homer Kline, 7, was arrested near his mount home on assault and battery charges involving his 2 year old son. He is jailed on $1000 bond as Juvenile Court proceedings loom. The boy was found malnourished and beaten, taken to Emergency Hospital. investigation by county probation officer Mrs. Roderick and State Police followed reports of neglect.
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Mount
Earl Homer Kline
Ellerton
Wolfsville
William C. Roderick
Roderick
Kline
Edwin F. Nikirk
Fred Hemp
Frederick
Hemp
Hcer
Sir. Nikirk
Sar. W. W. Corbin
State
Austin Murray
Smithsboro
Httle
Washington
Takoma Park Man Sentenced to Life in Rape Case
In Montgomery County, a Takoma Park man was sentenced to life for the May 12 rape of a partially blind two year old. Judge Charles W. Woodward said the defendant’s marginal intelligence spared him from a death sentence. Ada Walker of Takoma Park identified the victim.
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Rockville
dJosepn
Takoma Park
Charles W. Woodward
Montgomery County
Rossa Negro
Ada Walker
Britain Withdraws From International Wheat Council
Britain announced it has quit the International Wheat Council, signaling a policy shift amid ongoing wheat trade issues. The decision, reported from London in July, ends its membership in the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Wheat Council
London
International Wheat Council
Truman Foes Still Seek Candidate
Philadelphia July 8 Truman's aides declare General Dwight D. Eisenhower definitively out of the Democratic presidential race after private assurances from two close friends. Some southern Democrats resist, while James A. Roe plans to move a resolution to ask Truman to step aside and place Eisenhower's name in nomination. Walter Reuther urges Douglas as a unifying figure for the party and independent voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
New York City
Ike
Columbia University
J. Howard AiGrath
Eisenhower
Deep South
Lister Hill
Alabama
Hill
Chauncey Sparks
South
Queens
James A. Roe
Willam O. Douglas
U. S. Supreme Court
Walter P. Reuther
Ciq-United Automobile Workers
Seed And Feed Building Lost In Baltimore Fire
A six story feed warehouse on Baltimore’s waterfront burned after dawn. Firemen battled for about three hours, estimating damage at 500000. Insurance may cover losses for William G. Scarlett Company. Fire apparatus and two oreboats assisted in responses. watchman saw flames from a caraway seed bin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
William G. Scarlett
Esc Acro
Pratt
Presthedent
Arrest Docketed in City Police Overnight
One arrest was docketed by city police. Alexander Tyler, colored, North Bent's street, charged with intoxication by Sgt. Swomley and Officer Royer and held under $5 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Tyler
North Bent's Street
Swomley
Royer
Pageant planned titled Fighting For Time schedule outlined
The two o’clock pageant “Fighting For Time” organized by sixty groups will begin with a Confederate cavalry sendoff from South Court street. Participants ride to the Francis Scott Key Hotel to pick up the Barbara Frinchie group before proceeding to Fredericktown Savings Institution for a reenactment. Junior Chamber of Commerce president Richard L Shoemaker will portray General Jubal Early and dispatch soldiers to the bank with civic officials for a ransom scene. Subsequent episodes depict General Stonewall Jackson at the Presbyterian manse and conclude with the Barbara Frichie story at her West Patrick street home.
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Confederate” Cavalry
South Court Street
Barbara Frinchie
Francis Scott Key
Fredericktown Savings Institution
Bank
Barbara Fritchie
Fritchie
West Patrick Street
Television progress boosts ABC broadcasts nationwide
The Nation Today discusses early television expansion after World War II. About 30 stations operate coast to coast with 100 more approved and 300 seeking licenses. Sets exceed 330000 sales with prices from 169 to 2500. Broadcasts use direct, co axial cable, and microwave relay. coast to coast color TV is still years away.
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Washington
ABC
Los Angeles
New England
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Atlantic
Atlantic Seaboard
Philadelphia
New York
St. Louis
San Francisco
14th Annual Convention Of Firemen Parade Opens Week
Delegates from thirteen member companies gather in Walkersville for the Frederick County Volunteer Firemen's Association convention with a parade through the town. Apparatus from at least sixteen companies plus six bands will march the main streets. prizes total 600 dollars. Memorial service opens the session with officers to be elected and a 1949 convention site chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkersville
Frederick County
County Association
James W. Minter
Baltimore
State Association
Edgar F. Hoffmeier
Walkersville Company
Frederick
Brunswick
Middletown
New Midway
Mildred Kottmger
Hagerstown
Braddock Heights
Srunswick
Myersville
Emmitsburg
Hampstead
Mt. .Iry
New Alidway
Sykesville
Thurmont
Union Bridge
New Windsor
Taney
Uniteds
Iiversville
Graceham
Berlin Faces Rolling Power Cuts Amid Blockade
Western Berlin endures drastic electricity reductions as Soviet blockade tightens. Elevated rail shut midnight tomorrow. streetcars and subway operate 6 am to 6 pm. Coal and fuel scarce. airlift continues with limited capacity. Unemployment aid aids 2 million Germans while food rations stay fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Frank L. Howley
Tempichof
Vassily D. Sokolovsky
Moscow
Howler
U.S
U. S. Air Force
Body Of Pfc Rhodes Arrives In America
The remains of Pfc. Charles G. Rhodes Jr. arrived in the US from Europe for re interment. He served six years in the Army, 27, in the Quartermaster Corps as a baker, later infantryman, killed in France. Survived by father Charles G. Rhodes Thurmont mother, two brothers, and a sister. A deed records sale of a residence at 6 Frederick Avenue for about $10 500.
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Pfc
Charles G. Rhodes, Jr
United States
Europe
Charles G. Rhodes
Thurmont
Philadelphia
Rhodes
Earl R Rhodes
Clinton V. Rhodes
Highfield
Winifred Rhodes
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Beall
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Quantico Marine Band
Roosevelt
Mary D. Biggus
Adelphia
Inv P
Bernard Samuel
Ers
Board of Mission
Ner
Douglas
Gen
By James Marlow
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Rome
America
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