Truman Signs Law Granting Retirement Benefits to National Guard
Public Law 810, signed by President Truman, provides retirement pay for officers and enlisted personnel of the National Guard and Reserve Corps based on years of federal service plus guard credits. Benefits require 20 years service and age 50, with higher ranks eligible for prior WWII, Korea era credits, and scale set at 2.5 percent per year of base pay. The act, administered by the Secretary of the Army, aims to encourage long service and becomes effective no later than January 1, 1929.
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Presient
Truman
National Guard
Reserve Corps
Frederick Countians
Comany A
Poth
Ars
Secretary of the Army
Army
Air Corps
Navy
Marine Corps
Police Battle Mobs In Rome Over Togliatti Shooting
In Rome July 14 riot police clashed with hundreds of demonstrators near Piazza Colonna and Via Nazionale after the shooting of Communist leader Palmiro Togliatti. Police used helmets and tommy guns as tanks and armored cars moved to the center while surgeons treated the wounded.
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Rome
Piazza Coionna
Palwaive Togliatti
Piazza Colonna
Montecittcrio
Togliatti
Via Nazionale
Japan open to Christian influence after war says missionary
Dr. Carl Kriete, returned missionary from Japan, spoke to Hood College's men's Guild conference on postwar Japan. He said old Japan is gone and a new era of education and Christian leadership will rise, noting literacy is high and six million Bible copies sent.
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Japan
Carl Kriete
Men’s Guild Conference
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Hood College
Mary Gerhard
Miyagi College
Dr. Kriete
Eaker
Miyagi
Kriete
U S
U. S
U.S
Iete
Ete
United Foreign Mission Board
United Christian Univerity
Ceare
Key Post Elects Clapp As Commander and Officers
Robert E. Clapp Jr named Commander of the Francis Scott Key Post American Legion at the annual officer election. New officers include Allen E. Shaft as first vice commander and Robert H. Esworths. and a slate of delegates chosen for the state convention in Ocean City September 5 to 7. A public meeting at Frederick High School and installation set for August 10.
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Robert E. Clapp, Jr
Francis Scott Key
American Legion
Allen E. Shaft
Robert H. Esworths
Guy Anders
W. Ba
Joseph Hi. Heldcraft
David M Mp
Guy W. Nupout
Thomas
Willast
Clifford 2
Ocean
Ger W. M. Bar Spurrer
Est Lipps
Thomas E. George S. Rodock
Nestor
Jason Yeston
Samuel Weston
Edward D. Storm Roberts
Worthy
Howard Kerehner
William Oden
Edwin F. Nixick
Carmer Reeder
Joseph Holdcraft
taKernates
Alton Shail
Philip Winebrewer
Richard Graham
Harryy Morgan
Melvin Birely
Paul Wister
Elmer Wachter
Paul Staley
Vernon Cassell
James Marrone
Iona Grice
Edward Draper
George D. Ford
Lewis Eichelberger
Wilbur W Baler
G. Ernest Lipps
Maryland
Frederick
Miami
Fla
Commander Spurrier
Frederick High School
Roger E. Clapp, Jr
Guyrant
Edwin G Ernest Lipps
Elmer ‘Acer
Cliford Yinger
Wilbur W. Baker
Bruce Hyatt
William Kreh
Lawrence Willard
Hobart Albaugh
Mr. Lipps
Post
Harry &. Allen
Maryland Guard Members Injured In Taneytown Road Crash
Three Maryland National Guard members were injured when their car failed to negotiate a curve on the road to Taneytown en route to Camp Ritchie. Corporal William Fritz of Westport Baltimore knee fracture Morris J. Brown Ferndale back injury Charles Hoover Baltimore shoulder fracture taken to University Hospital in Baltimore.
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Westminster
Maryland National Guard
Agreement Reached in Cumberland Tire Talks
In Cumberland on July 14 6 P M the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company and Local 26 United Rubber Cork Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America CIO reported a tentative contract agreement after negotiations.
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Cumberland
P—Or‘cialis
Kelly-Springfield Tire Company
United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America
CIO
Hast
Stamp portraying Francis Key to go on sale
A commemorative stamp featuring Francis Scott Key will be issued in sheets of 50 with an initial order of 115 million stamps at a cost of 3 450 000. The red stamp shows Key in an oval with American flags on either side and Fort McHenry to the lower right. Public sale begins August 10 in Frederick with potential nationwide distribution and possible additional printings if demand rises.
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Frederick Post Office
Ann Oliver Cemetery
Eit Key Home
Fort Meckenry
Jesse M. Donaldson Sans
Francis Leon Key
Washington
Truman
Fort McHenry
Baltimore
Key
Post Office Department
Bureau of Engraving
Frederick
Generatty
Thessue
Post Office Department Philatelic
Crumpacker's Funeral to be Held Sunday Afternoon
The body of Pié Kenneth W Crumpacker a World War II Marine who died in France is arriving for re interment. Funeral services are set for Sunday at two o clock with Rev Gur y Bready officiating. Relatives include his brother Ralph E Crumpacker and mother. The Snyder Post of the Ame foes will hold a vigil at the home Saturday evening.
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Kenneth W Crumpacker
Crumpacker
U. S. Marine Corps
France
Gury Bready
Snyder
Carre Pea
Ralph E Crumpa
Reina Bank
Capitol Bus Company Hearing Held Today
Irisburg July 14 four women witnesses testified at a joint Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on Canitel Bus Company's Harrisburg to Washington service plan. They said current transport on the route is inadequate and poorly scheduled. Opposition by Pennsylvan Fontress, Greshound Bus Line, and Blue Ridge Bus Lines noted.
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Irisburg
Canitel Bus Company
Harrispare
Harrisburg
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvan Fontress
Greshound
Blue Ridge
Claim Russia Took Credit for U S Landmarks and Inventions
The text reports Moscow radio claiming Russia produced many modern U S creations and landmarks including bridges and notable infrastructure. It mentions Washington, D C and San Francisco sites while suggesting Moscow credits Russia with broad industrial inventions.
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Washington
George Washington
U. S
Weens
Moscow Radio
Hudson Rye
Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco
Russia
Allied Note Rejected By Russians In Berlin Blockade Wider War
Moscow rejects western notes demanding Berlin access and an end to the food blockade. Soviet envoy Panyushkin delivers Moscow’s reply to Marshall after notes from Britain France and the United States condemned the blockade. American officials report a 28 day meat flour and potato supply in western sectors and a round the clock air shuttle keeps Berlin fed for about four weeks.
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Moscow
Russia
Berlin
Taegliche Rundschau
Basi L. T. Steck
Washington
Alexander S. Panyushkin
Marshall
State Department
London
Paris
Panyushkin
Soviet Union
Peoples Court Cases Heard This Morning
Multiple defendants faced magistrate rulings in Peoples Court this morning. Merrle C Wise of Middletown paid 3.75 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to operating a vehicle with inadequate muffler. trooper Rudy cited in Walkersville last July 2. Further collateral forfeitures included James E Gagery Baltimore for failing to stay right of center. Walter E Myers Ijamsville cited for parking without lights. Henry Thomas Mt Airy and P Benjamin Silver charged with various centerline and passing faults. troopers Rudy and McLane reported the outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrle C. Wise
Manuela T. Weinberg
Peoples Court
Arthur M. Rudy
Walkersville
James E. Gagery
Baltimore
Walter E. Myers
Ijamsville
Henry Thomas
Mt Airy George
Harry O. Paulson
Newton
Henry C Krano
P. Benjamin
Silver
Smith
EL Leono
Obey Automasee
Rudy
Charles D. McLane
Maryland censor board to seek attorney general ruling on TV programs
The question of whether the Maryland board of motion picture censors should pass on television programs was referred to the State's Attorney General. Also reported is the death of the mother of former Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach, who died shortly after his passing.
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Gen. Balt
Marrland Board of Motion Picture Censors
Unday
Seattle
Secretary of
Labor
Lewis B. Schwellenbach
Oratorical Marathon Commences for Democrats in Philadelphia
The Democratic Convention opened with an oratorical marathon in Philadelphia. James Roosevelt joined as a new speaker while President Truman was expected to accept the nomination soon after voting begins in Washington. The crowd sat through a hot, humid session with heavy procedure and watchful anticipation.
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Philadelphia
Sesson Wan
Woa.m
Truman
Washington
White House
Sen. J. Howard McGrath
National Committee
Danish Queen and Two Princesses Injured in Car Crash
Queen Ingrid of Denmark and two of her young daughters were injured when the royal car skidded on a slippery road and struck a tree near Graasten Palace. King Frederik IX accompanied them to a state hospital. the chauffeur endured the most serious injuries with a fractured skull and crushed jaw. The two princesses, Margrethe and Ann Marie, suffered facial bruises. the Queen escaped with a fractured kneecap.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Ingrid
Frederik IX
Graasten Palace
Soenderborg
P. Johansen
Promecess Margrethe
Ann Marie
Lave Wood
Graaston
Jutland
Collision damages two vehicles on North Jefferson Street
Two vehicles sustained extensive damage in a collision on North Jefferson Street near the West Patrick Street intersection Tuesday afternoon around 12:20. No injuries were reported. Officer James Marks noted one driver, Gien E Rowtzahn, indicated responsibility. Louis H. Ramsburg operated the southbound pickup. damage exceeded 850 dollars per vehicle. No charges were filed.
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Jefferson Street
Patrick Street
Gien E Rowtzahn
Middletown
Louis H. Ramsburg
Frederick
James Marks
Routza
Water Taxi With 30 Aboard Missing Near Newport Harbor
Long Beach California reports a water taxi with about 30 aboard missing after leaving Santa Catalina Island for Newport Harbor. Coast Guard cutters launched a search as fog shrouded the channel. Officials say the boat may have paused to ride out bad weather and planes may join the search when visibility improves.
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Long Beach
Calif
Santa Catalina
Newport Harbor
Newport
Coast Guard
Togliatti Shot in Rome as Attacker Is Captured
A young man opened fire on Palmiro Togliatti in Rome wounding the Italian Communist leader as he left the Chamber of Deputies. Police arrested Antonio Pallante, 25, of Randazzo, who claimed long planning the attack. Premier De Gasperi convened a special cabinet session as the nation faced political tension.
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Rome
Stefaninio
Palmiro Togliatti
Italy
Labor Confederation
Rumy
Togliati
Chamber of Deputies
Tao D. Buciets
Mar Togliati
Antonio Pallante
Randazzo
Tagliati
Toeliatti
Alcide de Gasperi
de Gasperi
Togliatti
Vatican
United States
Tor“atti
Hopital
Catholic Action
Tay
Tagattacker
Steadily Rising Inflation Reported by Economic Committee
Washington reports a steady rise in inflation with an early brake on price growth as the Senate House Committee on the Economic Report releases the July Economic Indicators. The six months to June show a Treasury cash surplus of 7.06 million more than outlays while June brings robust employment and profits, with a near balance expected in coming months. Deeds recorded include transfers of 79 acres near Care Rail and Frederi and property on Brick School House road in Petersville district around 12 000 and 6 000 respectively. New York rail shares see profit-taking with railway stocks slipping Fractional declines accompany broad market softness.
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Elliott City
House of Correction
Roerway Towers
Baltimore Boulevard
Laurel
James Clack
Howard County
Clark
Maryland
Foo
Washington
William B. Belfield
William Carley
Silvio J. Damico
William E. Downs
Joe W. Helmich
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. Radick
Patrick 3. Clarke
Clarke
Novak
Robert E. Meyers
William H. Garner
Congressional Economic Committee
Senate House Committee On
Bie
Inm
Treasury
H. Clay Putman
James J. Trussell
Mrr
Charles T. Vermillion
Anna JL Lucas
Owen W Aversa
New York
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Key Post
Clapp
Robert E. Ciapp. Jr
M.ln.g. Turt
Tyrone
Roosevelt
National Parks
Benjamin Franklin
George Way
George Wasseytar
Army and Navy
Naval Academy
CU G Bourne
Ellis C Wachter
Board of Visitors
Henryton Sanatorium
Lane
Board of Education
Ellicott City
Roeway Towers
Judge
Pic
Capitol Bus Company
Board
Onomic Advisers
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