Explosion damages service station and store in Pennsylvania
An accidental explosion at a service station and adjacent implement store in Chambersburg area caused injuries to workers and a customer. Firefighters contained the blaze. one employee remained in serious condition at Chambersburg Hospital while others suffered minor injuries. Gas tanks and electrical equipment were blamed for the blast. A separate accident in Bethesda, Montgomery County, credited Wallace Crown with fatal injuries after a fall at a residence, with death reported at Suburban Hospital.
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Chambersburg Hospital
Shatzer
Robert Walters
Shippensburg
Bethesda
Montgomery
Retirement Benefits For State Troops Granted By Public Law 810
President Truman signed Public Law 810 extending retirement pay to officers and enlisted personnel of the National Guard and Reserve Corps. Benefits accrue after 20 years service with eligibility at age 50, with credits for Guard or Reserve time and Federal service. The plan, administered by the Army Secretary, aims to encourage long service and affects veterans including local Frederick County guardsmen.
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Presient
Truman
National Guard
Reserve Corps
Frederick Countians
Ald
Guard
Secretary of the Army
Army
Air Corps
Navy
Marine Corps
Police battle mobs in Rome after Togliatti shooting
In Rome on July 14, riot police clashed with hundreds of demonstrators around Piazza Colonna near the Montecitorio government building where Communist leader Palmiro Togliatti was shot. A policeman wounded, tanks and armored cars deployed, while surgeons treated the injured.
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Rome
Piazza Colonna
Palmaro Togliatti
Montecittcrio Governmen
Togliztti
Via Nazionale
Cenpice
Quere
Chamber of Deputies
Greatest Opportunity Faces Church In Japan, Guild Hears
Dr. Carl Kriete, former missionary, urged the Hood College Women’s Guild to seize Japan’s postwar openness for Christian education. He noted literacy high, books desired over food, and the need for Christian colleges and leaders to sustain democracy through unity and peace efforts.
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Japan
Guild
Carl Kriete
Women’s Guild Conference
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Hood College
Aliss Mary Gerhard
Miyag: College
Homei Kriete
Naru
Miyagi
Kriete
U. S
Indus
Dr. Kriete
United Foreign Mission Board
United Christian University
Key Post Elects Clapp As Commander at Legion Meeting
Robert E. Clapp Jr. was named Commander of the Francis Scott Key Post American Legion at its annual officer election held Tuesday at the Levised home. New officers include Alton Shaff as first vice commander and Robert H. Esworthy as secretary-treasurer.
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Robert E. Clapp, Jr
American Legion
Alton E. Shaff
Robert H. Esworthy
Sec
Ruger
Edwin E. Sioland H
Holdcraft
David Kemp
Gur W
Samuel J. Weston
Edward D. Storm Robersworthy
Howard Kerc
Liam Oden
Edwin Fo Nixir
Carey Reeder
Joseph Holder
Alton Shaff
Philip Winebrewer
Richard Grahan
Fiarry Morgan
Melvin Birely
Paul Wister
Elmer Wachter
Paul Stnley
Vernon Cassell
James Marrone
Sonn Grice
Edward Draper
George DP. Ford
G. Ernest Lipps
Maryland
Frederick
Miami
Fla
Spurrier
Frederick High School
Gu Anders
Edwin
Ernest Lipps
Dillard Yinger
Wilbur
W. Baker
Bruce Hyatt
Richard Graham
William Kreh
Lawrence
Willard
Hobart Albaugh
Lipps
Post
Harry S. Allen
Three Maryland National Guard members injured near Tyrone
Three Maryland National Guard members were injured when their car failed to negotiate a curve near Tyrone on the way to Camp Ritchie. Col William Fritz Jr identified the men as Morris J Brown Ferndale and Charles Hoover Baltimore. They were taken to University Hospital in Baltimore with knee and shoulder fractures. The incident occurred shortly after 3 a.m.
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Universiy Hospital
Baltimore
115 Million Judge Sends Key Stamps 19 Gamblers To Go on Sale
The 115 million Key stamp issue is set for first day sale on August 10 at Frederick and other post offices. The stamp features Francis Scott Key with Fort McHenry and Key Home, and is expected to sell well with a three year availability.
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Frede Post Office
Key Home
Fort AicHenry
Washington
Truman
Executive
Key Mansion
Fort McHenry
Baltmore
Key
Post Office Department
Bureau of Engraving
Frederick
Frederick Post Omce
Post Office Department Philatelic Agency
Roosevelt
National Parks
Benjamin Fra
George Washington
United States
George
Victor Carver
Thomes A
Joseph P Uelesation
Marygollenova
Stephen Decatur Fe i Schier
Maryland
Funeral arrangements for Pfc Kenneth Crumpacker
The body of Pfc Kenneth W Crumpacker killed July 15 1944 in France will be flown home for burial. Funeral services are Sunday at 2 00 pm at the Reformed Church with Rev Gus officiating. Graveside rites will be at the American Legion post. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday 7 to 9 pm. He was 23 and survived by his mother banker and several siblings.
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Kenneth W. Crumpacker
Pfc
Crumpacker
U. S. Marineros
American Legion
Reformed Churchery
C. and Son
Crumpacker Banker
Leitiestown
Raissis
LaRema Bankert
Euge Mechanicsburg
Capitol Bus Company Hearing Grills Harrisburg Ashington Route
Four women testified at an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on Capitol Bus Company's request to establish a new service from Harrisburg to Ashington. They described current conditions as inadequate and poorly scheduled. The Pennsylvanian Rovers, Greyhound, and Blue Ridge oppose the application.
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Burg
Anpi
Fce
Harrisburg
Ashington
Jet Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennisleyvanit Revores
Greyhound Bus Line
Blue Ridge Bus Lines
Russians Claim Credit for Modern Inventions
Moscow radio for weeks asserts Russia created most modern serial inventions including the Golden Gate and George Washington bridges. The piece cites a Meow chien record and claims Soviet engines designed skyscrapers, dwellings, and Hudson River landmarks.
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Washington
Golden Gate
George Washington
C. S
Moscow Radio
Carnegie Hall
Hudson Rver
Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco
Allied Note Rejected by Russians on Berlin Blockade
Moscow rejects Western notes demanding Berlin blockade lift. Taegliche Rundschau calls protests ludicrous while Berlin’s western sectors report a 28 day meat flour potatoes stock and a four week food bank. Panushkin delivers Moscow’s reply to Marshall as Western powers press for access to Berlin.
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Russia
Berlin
Taegliche Rundschau
L. T. Steck
Washington
Alexander
Panyushkin
Marshall
State Department
London
Paris
Panrushkin
Soviet Union
Panyvushkin
Peoples Court Cases Heard This Morning
Pleading guilty to operating 2 motor vehicles with an inadequate muffler. Merhle C Wise of Middletown paid a fine and costs of 35 before Magistrate Manuel Weinberg in Peoples Court. Arrests were by State Trooper Arthur Rudy on Route 1 in Welkersville around 9 p.m. July 9. Collateral forfeitures listed for several on highway violations. multiple defendants cited for careless driving and traffic infractions with small fines. Refer to Atty Gen. for action. Baltimore July 14 The Maryland board of motion picture censors debating TV program review by the State’s Attorney General. Mother dies in Seattle after Schwellenbach’s death. line follows readers.
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Merhle C. Wise
Middletown
Manuel MM. Weinberg
Peoples Court
Arthur M. Rudy
Welkersville
James E. Gagery
Baltimore
Waiter E Myers
Wamsville
Hen Thomas
Mt Airy
George Washington
Harry
Paulson
Brighton
Henry Caniz
Robert P. Benjamin
L Smith
Atty.-Gex
Maryland, Board of Motion Picture Censors
Oratorical Marathon Opens Amid White House Nods
The Democratic convention opens with marathon speeches and firm resolve to push through a full agenda. President Truman is expected to accept the nomination while James Roosevelt joins the stage, adding to a crowded platform on a hot humid day.
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Ams
Truman
Washonaton
White House
Impen
Jess mi
National Committee
Danish Queen and Two Princesses Injured in Crash
Queen Ingrid of Denmark and two young daughters, Princess Margrethe and Princess Marie, were injured when the royal car skidded on a slippery road and crashed into a tree near Jutland. King Frederik IX arrived to aid. the chauffeur suffered a severe head and jaw injuries.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Ingrid
Frederik IX
Graasten Pal
Hospita Soenderborg
P. Jolsen
Prin Margrethe
Princess Marie
L Wood
Graaston
St Jutland
Abie
Collision damages two vehicles on North Jefferson Street
Two vehicles were damaged in a collision on North Jefferson Street near West Patrick Street Tuesday at 12 20 PM. The occupants escaped injury and no charges were filed after Roentzann admitted responsibility following police investigation.
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Jefferson St
Patrick Street
Glen E Rowtzahn
Dinibleto
Jefferson Street
Lews H. Raburg
Frederick
James Marks
Roentzann
Water Taxi Missing With 30 Aboard Near Catalina
A Long Beach report says a water taxi carrying about 30 people disappeared in fog between La Catalina Island and Newport Harbor. Coast Guard cutters searched the channel at dawn as planes awaited clearer weather.
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Long Beach
Calif
la Catalina Island
Ntport Harbor
Newport
Coast Guard
Ce Guard
Solave
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Edward J. LaPrarie
Alfred E. Meyers
Theodore Meyers
Mike Moffett
Martin Murphy
Walter Novak
Thomas H. Rice
Frank Tolson
Charles Robert Beers
John Geraci
Edward Kall
William C. Quade
Mele J. Rod
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Vivey
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