Two Youths Arrested For Robbery In Glen Burnie
State and city police arrested two Glen Burnie youths James C Staubitz 18 and Richard A Ingle 16 after a robbery of truck driver Robert Gault 18. The men allegedly bound blindfolded and dumped him on a country lane before fleeing with about $32. Officers recovered the gun near the courthouse and the pair were jailed pending action.
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Glen Burnie
Lauren Ridge
James C. Staubitz
Richard A. Ingle
Anne Arundel County
Robert Gault
Gault
Sycamore
Pearl
Route 40
North Court Street
Court House
Francis Scott Key
Robert E. Lee
South Market Street
Peoples Court
Police
Ridge
Francis Scott Ker
W. A. Mutchner
Ralph Potts
Staubitz
Ingie
Beniz Street
Carroll Creek
Steubenville
Drownings in Potomac Near Sharpsburg
Two Hagerstown men died when a motorboat anchored by a rock snagged its chain and overturned near Sharpsburg on the Potomac. Edward C. McGowan and James Kindler were identified as victims. Charles Schilling and Fred B. Price swam to shore, with state police assisting in the search.
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Sharpsburg
Hagerstown
Potomac River
Here
Leister Isanogle
Washington County
Edward C. McGowan
James Kindler
Charles Schilling
Fred B. Price
Isanogle
Arthur Rudy
Rouzie
Frederick
Leaves For U S Soldiers Cancelled In Berlin
July 10 Berlin reports say American and British commanders cancelled all leaves for their personnel in Soviet blockaded Berlin with the French expected to follow. Maj. Gen. George P. Hays said Americans would not submit to new Soviet restrictions on the last land route to western Germany. The order halves motor travel on the highway as Soviet travel permits become required and border patrols search allied vehicles for forbidden goods.
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Berlin
George P. Hays
U. S
Germany
Hays
ADN
Woman Wins 30000 Prizes in Radio Contest
A 63 year old Iowa housewife Mrs B M Lawrence Shenandoah won more than 30900 in prizes for best letter on juvenile delinquency in Abbott and Costello Kid Show contest. She will be flown to Hollywood July 24 to receive prizes including a 5000 mink coat a four place airplane a sedan a house trailer a Las Vegas vacation and more.
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Hollywood
Iowa
B. M. Lawrence
Shenandoah
American Broadcasting Com
Lawrence
Las Vegas
Nevada
Senator Storm Funds Scholarship Availability for Students
Senator Storm announces a tuition scholarship to St John’s College Annapolis valued about 3630 yearly for four years to qualified applicants. He may also arrange a scholarship for Charlotte Hall Military Academy. Awards will be announced after all applications are received and processed. EN ROUTE TO T X Rome July 10 Count Folke Bernadotte visited Ciampino airport en route to Lake Success and said the war is not on fully yet. Israel accepts Lake Success cease fire proposal after UN notification July 10.
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St. John’s College
Annapolis
Edward D. Storm
Storm
Charlotte Hall Military Academy
T. X
Rome
Folke Bernadette
Ciampino
Lake Success
Palestine
Radio boom shows FCC reach into cradle to grave
James Marlow notes rapid growth in radio and TV after World War II. He cites license requests from a diaper service and a cemetery traffic director, with FCC approval sought for new AM FM and TV outlets. The piece reviews postwar expansion: about 2 000 AM stations, 600 FM stations, 30 TV stations, plus 75 000 amateurs and 55 000 other licensed broadcasters. The FCC licenses all broadcasting, enforces airwave limits, and maintains a staff of 14 000 across 22 stations nationwide.
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James Marlow Washington
Southwest
Federal Communications Collysion
FCC
AMI
Free Forest Ranger
Moves To Oust Roosevelt From California Delegation
John P. McEnery announces he will ask California's delegation to demand the withdrawal of James Roosevelt as national committeeman designation. The move follows internal dissension at the Democratic convention, with Roosevelt seen as a stop Truman ally and Eisenhower backer. Roosevelt’s future actions would be guided by the delegation.
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Philadelphia
John P. McEnery
California
Democratic Central Committee
James Roosevelt
Richnery
Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Young Roosevelt
McEnery
Charles Daggett
MecEnery
Eisens
Six Month Parking Meter Receipts Rise in Frederick
Frederick records show June receipts of £2417.14 with a six month total of $12524.74, reflecting a slight rise from the same period in 1947. June receipts reached $1907.22 and the half year total was $19963.08 as reported by Collector Hemp.
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Frederick
Russian paper accuses West over Olympic exploitation claims
Moscow reports that a Russian newspaper accuses the United States and Western European nations of exploiting children in the forthcoming Olympic Games, a charge framed as a critical claim amid Olympic coverage.
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Moscow
United , States
Today
New Shenandoah Bridge Underway Near Bolivar West Virginia
Construction of a new bridge over the Shenandoah River near Bolivar West Virginia progresses with multiple spans in place. A Roanoke firm leads the project while M J Grove Lime Company grades approaches tying to Route 340. The bypass will reduce traffic through Harpers Ferry and ease steep grades and curves. An adjacent Route 340 resurfacing contract for 1.85 miles from Knoxville to the Sandy Hook bridge is also under way.
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Shenandoah River
Bolivar
W. Va
Roanoke
West Virginia Roads Commission
M. J. Grove Lime Company
Frederick
Winchester
Harpers Ferry
Potomac River
Sandy Hook
Virginia
The
Grove Company
Bolivar Bridge
Shenandoah
Trafic
West Virginia
Knoxville
Sandy Hook Bridge
Bester-Long Company
Hagerstown
European Reds Align With Moscow Against Yugoslavia
European Communist parties led by Italy, Romania, and others refused Yugoslavia's invitation to Belgrade's fifth congress, signaling a Khrushchev era split as Moscow-backed rhetoric clamps down. Albania warns its neighbor while Tass notes a Soviet army delegation in Tirana amid tense regional border talk.
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London
Europe
Russia
Belgrade
Rome
Budapest
Prague
Mfeanwhile
Moscow
Tass
Albania
National Defense Ministry
Yugoslavia
Communist International Information Bureau
Unite
Tanjugz
Marshal Tito
International Information Bureau
Cominform
Tito
Bucharest
Governor Grants Paroles To Nine In Annapolis
Governor Lane granted paroles to nine inmates in Annapolis including John Batley and Cornelius Simms. Batley, convicted in 1947 in Montgomery County Circuit Court for assault with intent to murder, faced up to three years in the State Reformatory. Simms, convicted in 1947 for burglary, faced up to four years. Robert L. McLucas, convicted in 1947 in Washington County Circuit Court for larceny and unauthorized use, faced up to one year.
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Annapolis
Lane
John Batley
Montgomery County
State Reformatory
Cornelius Simms
Montgomery Circuit
Robert L. McLucas
Washington County
Diplomats Daughter To Battle Conviction
New York July 10 a U S career diplomat's daughter Junette Nancy Fletcher Choremi faced conviction on morals charges in Municipal Court Magistrate Arthur Markevich set August 11 for sentencing Her mother Mrs Nancy Fletcher Choremi helped post 2500 bail and plan an appeal Her father C Paul Fletcher was U S consul general in Casablanca and she is married to George Choremi a cotton broker in Egypt The three women were found guilty Thursday and face up to three years imprisonment
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New York
U. S
Junette
Nancy Fletcher Choremi
Arthur Markevich
C. Paul Fletcher
Casablanca
George Choremi
Egypt
Choremi
Ower
Madeline Elmvier
Margaret Starr
Five Frederick banks show loan growth over year
Local bank survey shows loans and discounts for the five Frederick banks rising to 9,293,589.63 by June 30 from 7,382,345.09 a year earlier. Deposits total 37,370,130.64, savings and other deposits up and down seasonally, total resources at 41,060,241.55.
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Frederick City
Frederick
Chinese Dollar Plunges to Historic Low on Black Market
Shanghai reports the Chinese yuan sinking to 6 000 000 to 1 on the black market as commodity prices surge and the stock exchange closes minutes after opening. Police swarm warehouses for hoarders while rice prices jump and officials curb trading limits.
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Shanghai
The
Stock Exchange
Tve
U. S. Hongkong
China
War Risk Seen By Churchill
Churchill warned that a Soviet reply to Western notes over the Berlin blockade could trigger a third world war. He spoke at a Conservative rally in his home constituency, calling the period an anxious hour and stressing the danger of escalation.
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Sandford
Eng
Rustid
Berlin
Roy
Deed Recorded for Willow Avenue Property Transfer
A deed filed in the clerk's office shows the sale of property on the east side of Willow Avenue in the Hargett Addition from Mr and Mrs Earl F Hargett to Mr and Mrs Daniel L Jones. The consideration is about 87 500 according to revenue stamps.
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Willow Avenue
Hargett Addition
Earl F. Hargett
Daniel L. Jones
Truman VP prospects dominate 1948 Democratic scene
Philadelphia July 10 Senator Lucas leads White House running mate talk while Senator Green and others are considered. White House aides say no decision yet. Arvey and Mayor O'Dwyer announce Truman support as draft efforts for Eisenhower fail. Southern protest against civil rights proposals noted.
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Philadelphia
Scott Lucas
Truman
Myersville Lions Install Officers
The Myersville Lions Club held its regular meeting as they installed officers for the coming year. George Rice was named president with Albert D. Flock Sr. as first vice president and Joseph R. Harp as second vice president. Paul Hoff became master and Paul F. Bittle took secretary treasurer. Aust in Brandenburg and Wilbur Summe tail twister joined as officers alongside Elmer Harp and Clyde Wachtel as directors. Massey H. Roe presented 100 percent attendance pins. Clarence O. Fishpaw of Westminster spoke as district governor elect and installed the officers. The program was led by G. Edgar Bittle and the new president announced committees for the year. The club, organized two years ago, was represented by its former president now active locally.
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M Myersville Lions Club
George Rice
Albert D. Flock, Sr
Joseph R. Harp
Paul Hoffmaster
Paul F. Bittle
Austin Brandenburg
Wilbur Summe Tail Twister
Elmer Harp
Clyde Wachtel
Massey H. Roe
Hagerstown Lions Club
Mryersville Club
Clarence O. Fishpaw
Westminster
G. Edgar Bittle
TSI
Eres
Orgation
Douglas denies being a candidate in Eisenhower era
The Philadelphia Inquirer quotes Supreme Court Justice Douglas in a telephone interview saying he is not a candidate now or in the future. The report places him in Wallowa County Oregon during a vacation, noting Eisenhower’s final decision not to seek the nomination.
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Figdelphia
The
Philadelphia Inquir
Supreme Court
Justiham O. Douglas
Douglas
Waliowa
Mouniins
Oregon
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Frederick County Roads Board Bid Opening
To open bids on July 26 at 11 30 a m for a Federal aid project constructing 1 492 miles of roadway between Bethel and Mountaindale. Work includes clearing grading drainage and laying macadam base and surface courses.
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Frederick County Roads Board
Bethel
Mountaindale
Second Degree Verdict In Abortion Case
Huntington West Virginia July 196F A verdict of second degree murder was returned yesterday against William M L Lewis a 1 year old physician and his 29 year old assistant Julia Darling who were charged with performing a fatal abortion upon Fer 23 of Narrows West Virginia Darling accused of swearing to an affidavit administering an aesthetic is to be tried later on the murder charge.
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Huntington
W. Va
Rowes
William ML. Lewis
Julia Darling
Narrows
Darling
Truman Put In Bad Spot By Political Nomination
Philadelphia reports that Truman faces a weak nomination battle with Ike unlikely to run and Douglas withdrawing. The piece notes dissension among southern Democrats and New Dealers, and doubts among professionals about Truman’s ability to win next November.
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Truman
Hot Weekend Forecast Across Nation
Weather Bureau predicts a hot weekend for most of the country with a tropical storm in central Alabama bringing heavy rain to parts of the south. The Midwest endures a heat wave with 90s, while the Gulf and Mountain States see similar highs and no immediate relief. Pacific Northwest stays near normal.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau
Alabama
Midwest
Mercury
Gulf and
Mountain States
Pacific Northwest
Gude Named Head Of Montgomery Welfare Board
Adolph Gude of Rockville elected to the Montgomery Welfare Board succeeding Birg Ferrill. Officers named include Smith of Chevy Chase as vice chairman and Mrs Louis Gravelle as secretary treasurer. Decrees signed granting two absolute divorces. custody and maintenance ordered in each case.
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Rockville
Adolph Gude
Montgomery Welfar Board
Birg Ferrill
Cherger
Smith
Chevy Chase
Louis Gravelle
Bethesda
Y Court
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Georgette S. Elaine Shafer
East Fifth Street
Albert V. Shafer
Middletown
Edward D. Storm
H. Kieffer DeLauter
James H. van
Democrats To Attack Congress In 1948 Platform Row
Philadelphia July 10 Democrats drafting the 1948 platform pressed to contrast with the Republican Congress. Senator Francis J Myers said the platform would attack the record of the 80th Congress and highlight civil rights disputes while southern leaders disputed the scope of federal anti lynching and discrimination measures. Aubrey Williams of Montgomery testified against segregation, while ex Governor Chauncey Sparks argued Williams overstated southern views.
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Philadelphia
Grally
Coneres
Harry Truman
Democratic Platform Drafting Committee
Congress
Francis J. Myers
Pennsylvania
Con
Trueman
Aubrey Williams
Montgomery
Ala
National
Democratic Party
Alabama
Chauncey Sparks
Williams
Rain Likely Monday After Warm Spell
After three days of mild June weather a switch to warm humid air is expected to bring rain by Monday. Forecasters cited rising temperatures with night readings near 30 degrees recently and noted warmer conditions tonight ahead of possible rainfall next week. Wheat harvest has progressed as the week remains favorable for farm work.
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W. O
Traffic Court Records Include Multiple Fines
Marshall T. Oden of Route 2 was found guilty of operating an unsafe vehicle without a license and paid 5.20 in fines. Several motorists from Rockville to Zanesville faced fines for traffic violations including speeding and failing to stop. Arrests were conducted by Trooper Richard A. Myers and City Officer Douglas Stup.
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Marshall T. Oden
Douglas Stup
Aion Y. Bennett
North Market
E. Bridgewater
Rockville
William H. Funk
Silver Spring
Lford J. Miller
New Stanton
Robert A. Crandall
Washington
Eugene R. Schell
South Street
Harry M. Black
Zanesville
John D. Stream
Dickerson
Paul H. Pickett
Mt. Airy
Richard A. Myers
Salisbury philanthropist J. W. Watson dies at 77
J W Watson, a Salisbury philanthropist, died last night at Peninsula General Hospital after several weeks illness. He was 77. The obituary notes his civic work and contributions to the community.
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J. €. Watson
Salisbury
Pi—Liloyd U Watson
Peninsula General Hospital
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