The Showdown Nears in Berlin Crisis
The piece warns of looming war as Berlin tensions rise with Red air maneuvers near the American corridor. It notes Moscow aims to end four power control, pressures Western capitals, questions American leadership, and warns the airlift cannot sustain Berlin long. Washington faces decisive action soon as cold days approach.
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Berlin
Feds
Pri
Washington
London
Paris
Russia
Germany
U. S
Yugoslavia Says Spies Threaten Frontiers From Exile Leaders
Belgrade reports in Borba that Yugoslavia will defend itself against spy terrorist groups formed by wartime Croatian collaborators and an unnamed foreign intelligence service. It cites Ante Pavelic and Draganovic as leaders, claims 19 groups totaling 35 operatives entered Yugoslavia last year, and notes arrests.
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Belgrade
P—Yugoslavis
Interior Ministry
Croatia
Communist Party
Borba
Ante Pavelic
Krunoslav Draganovic
Vatican
Pavelic
Italy
Draganovic
Kranoslav Draganovic
Yugoslavia
Zapreb
Vatican City
Saint
Girolamo
Pavede
Espionnee
Forest Scenes Inspire Summer Walks And Nature’s Cathedral
Summer outings to forests offer scenes of beauty described as nature’s cathedral. Interlacing branches form Gothic arches, leaves provide cooling shade, evergreens stand in dignity, and forest sounds resemble a grand instrument. Wagner’s Siegfried Forest Murmurs echoes the woodland chorus.
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Europe
Siegfried
Richard Wagner
Study of Highway Accidents in Maryland Report
Baltimore led the state in August and September highway crashes but fatalities declined. Maryland’s accident tally shows Alleghany 44 injuries 7 deaths, Carroll 34 injuries 0 deaths, Frederick 115 accidents 72 injuries 4 deaths, Howard 81 accidents 50 injuries 4 deaths, Montgomery 262 accidents 97 injuries 0 deaths, Washington 102 accidents 44 injuries 5 deaths. Wheat, barley, oats prices listed.
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Baltimore City
William H. Sishop
Maryland
Aleghanyr
Carrell County
Frederick County
Howard County
Montgomery County
Washington County
Prayer Theme and Scriptural Verse Reflected
A compact devotional note centers on Luke 18 1 urging believers to pray and not faint, alongside a prayerful couplet praising Christ as the Life Truth and Way. The text embodies exhortation and psalm like invocation.
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Thor
J. Montgomery
Fifty Years Ago Local Kems From The Columns Of The News
Fifty years ago on July 17 1898 items note Mr and Mrs C N Hauer Miss Annie Hauer and others leaving Frederick for a two week camp along the Monocacy at Black Rock. Weather shows drought denting markets with scarce apples and small corn. A Middletown church roof is being redone by contractor John S Himes. Myersville resident guards his home with a gun collection and a rapid firing capacity. Carroll Hendrickson youngest son of Mr and Mrs John D Hendrickson to celebrate sixth birthday tomorrow with friends.
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C. N. Hauer
Annie Hauer
Charles £. Hauer
Adam Brachey
Bruce Hauer
Frederick
Black Rock
Frederick County
John S. Himes
Feagaville
Middletown
Myersville
Master Carroll
John D. Hendrickson
Twenty Years Ago Local Storm Damage Report 1928
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News July 12 1928 recount a damaging wind hail and rainstorm in Frederick with shattered windows and downed trees. Charles B Groff Florist reports losses above 3000 as greenhouses and churches suffer extensive damage. Lutheran church pulpit organ burned by lightning at Wolfsville. A bridge south of Middletown washed away and storms devastate area. Private William Buxton assigned to Hawaii duty after Army deployment.
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the News
Frederick
Charles B Groff
Alfred G. Zimmerman
Baptist Church
Kemp Hall
Union Manufacturing Company
Ox Fibre
Fair Grounds
Myersville
Lutheran Caurch
Wolfsville
Middletown
William BR. Buxton
West Fourth Street
Field Artillery
Army
Hawai
Washington Daybook Political maneuvering tilts through Truman fears
A late night scramble to rally behind Truman unfolds as liberal factions push for Eisenhower, with Louis Bean’s election forecast signaling Democratic chances in 1948. Old feuds flare within the party across California, Chicago, Connecticut, and New England, while delegates eye a streamlined convention program and the Leaning Tower of Pisa note ends the fragment.
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Truman
Democratic Party
California
Ed Pauley
Jimmy Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Ed Kelly
Chicago
Jake Arvey
Jake
Connecticut
Brien Mc-Mahon
Chester Bowjes
Yale Law School
William Q. Douglas
New England
Kentucky
Ohio
Alben Barks
Senate
William G Julian
United States
Les Biffle
Washington
Biffle
National Committee
Les
Globe A
Weather data snapshot with temperatures and rainfall
July precipitation figures show actual 4.36 inches against 3.97 inch normals. Excess rainfall totals through July 1 reach 5.41 inches. Yesterday’s high hit 90 and low cooled to 86 with sunset at 8 39 p m and sunrise at 5 52 a m. Rivers show Monocacy cloudy at Buckeystown Dam and Potomac clear at Knoxville.
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Buckeystown Dam
Knoxville
Democrats Split on Truman Veep Choice At Philadelphia Convention
At the Philadelphia convention the vice presidential selection remains unresolved amid lines dividing the party. Truman’s control clashes with regional and factional pressures as southern, western, and northern interests seek a unifying choice. Civil rights plank loyalties and possible Douglas or Wallace moves color the debate, with revival of 1944 terms as a potential compromise.
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Philadelphia
Truman
White House
Denziers
Douglas
Uth
O'Mahoney Wose
Desaters
Rayburn
Texas
Senator Barkley
Kentucky
Treman
Franklin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Wallace
Anniversaries and Birthdays in Know America Today
Today in history and birthdays include Benjamin P. Shillaker Henry Thoreau and Osler with notes on events from 1690 to 1946. Birthdays span Hersholt Berle Flagstad Hammerstein, with horoscopic guidance on mood and promise of reputation ahead.
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Benjamin P. Shillaker
Boston
Partington
Portsmouth
Daniel R. Hill
University of Alabama
York District
S. C
Sir William Osler
Bond Will
Canada
George Eastman
Rochester
Waterville
N. Æ
Jean Hersholt
Christian
Radio Fame
Denmark
Milton Berle
New York
Charles R. Hook
American Rolling Mills
Ohio
Cincinnati
Lyman Bryson
Teachers College
CBS
Valentine
Nebrs
Gilmore D. Clarke
Helen Worden
Denver
Kirsten Flagstad
Norway
Barry Faulkner
Keene, N. H
Russell Davenport
Bethlehem
Oscar Hammerstein
Dear Dorothy Dix Love Advice on 18 and 22 Year Olds
Dorothy Dix answers letters from readers about love and marriage. An 18 year old questions marrying a 22 year old drinker and whether she should wait until 20. Blue Eyes advises waiting, warns against hasty marriage, and emphasizes discernment and self restraint. Additional letters discuss meddling in-laws and Blue Eyes urges calm, conciliation, and not to take unsolicited advice.
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Dorothy Dix
Mr. Right
Miss Dix
Dauntless Resolve Embodies Fearless Progress
A lesson on fearless usage features the word dauntless to describe bold determination. It explains pronunciation notes and common misspellings while highlighting its meaning as not easily intimidated. The example sentence cites a figure embodying dauntless resolution.
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Dauntless
Term Insurance Extended Five More Years for Vets
Washington reports Congress extended the five year term for National Service Life Insurance to eight years from issue date for those who bought before January 1 1946. Post 1946 buyers convert within five years. Premiums rise with age. veterans must act to extend or convert. Notices will warn 60 days before deadline and 30 days before expiration.
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Majun Shumad
Nial
Washington
Congress
National Service Life Insurance
Insurance renewal notes and veteran policy wrinkle
The text advises giving age and birthday, and claims postmark deadlines for a one month premium. It mentions a locana new policy with a V number, and an uncertain VA decision on extending storm insurance for five more years. It notes replacement of two certificates sent to next of kin at purchase.
Newsmen Protest Proposed Rule No 9 in Maryland
Three Washington area reporters spoke at WGAY protesting a proposed Maryland court rule seen as gagging the press. They cited the capture of a Baltimore killer who admitted slaying two young girls, one in Washington and one in Baltimore, arguing the rule would halt publication of confessions and photos.
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Silver Spring
Washington Area
Maryland
I Press
WGAY
Washington
Baltimore
Joseph
John W. Coffman, Jr
Montgomery County Press Association
Takoma Journal
No Visitors Sign Causes Awkward Hospital Moment
A reader recalls entering a hospital to visit a friend only to find a No Visitors sign on the door. The piece riffs on warnings about appearances and cautions to verify with the nurse before pressing a visit, noting the sign may be for others.
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Ifriend
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