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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1948

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Elerton Man To Be Tried Here For Child Neglect

A man identified as Kline faces trial in Juvenile Court on a charge of contributing to the neglect of his two and a half year old son. The petition, signed by county probation officer Mrs Wim C. Rodrick and State's Attorney Edwin F. Kine, cites episodes of prolonged unattended absence, harsh punishment, and alleged cruelties between May and July. The child was found nude with marks of cruelty in a home investigation. Kline is free on $1,000 bond on an assault and battery charge and was previously declared dependent and neglected.

Gus P. x AL Schnauffer Wim C. Roderick Edwin F . Kine Children’s Society Kline Lintie Dor Legediy Lei

Attempt Made On Life On Japs Red Leader Tokuda

A bomb attack during a Saga City rally targeted Communist Leader Kruichi Tokuda. Ichiro Koga, a 27 year old former Communist, hurled a dynamite filled bottle from a balcony, injuring Tokuda with glass fragments. Police report he surrendered after the incident.

Tokro Kruichi Tokuda MacArthur Japan Tokuda Saga City Krushu Ichiro Koga Touda

Boyd’s Woman Shares In $204,074 Estate

New York surrogates court details an estate valued at 204074 dollars following the death of Mattie B. Lowe of Brooklyn on November 7, 1946. Jul Boekhof of Boy an is named in the will with a 5000 dollar cash bequest to Marsland woman, while the bulk goes to three grandchildren Margot, Patricia and Michael Leake of Long Island.

Louis Ds New York Boekhof Boyds Mattie B. Lowe Brooklyn Marsland Margot Patricia Michael Leake Long Island

Decisive Rally In Stock Market After Three Day Decline

New York on July 20 reports show the stock market staging a decisive rally after a three day maul that marked the sharpest decline in nearly two years. Gains led the upswing as many issues moved higher amid a broad rebound.

New York Rails California Ich

Extended Maryland Forecast With Warm Period and Scattered Thunderstorms

The forecast predicts consistently warm conditions in Maryland with day to day temperatures elevated. Scattered thundershowers are expected Wednesday Friday and Sunday mainly in the afternoons and evenings. From Wednesday through Sunday, temperatures average about 3 degrees above normal and rainfall patterns include localized shower activity.

Maryland Ettie Ehande

75 U.S. Jet Planes Going To England

The United States plans to send 75 jet propelled Shooting Star fighters to England to bolster fortifications for possible actions over Germany. Reports from London say the aircraft carrier crew landed a squadron near Glasgow and will be reassembled there for redeployment.

U.S England Cixdle Glasgow Efs London U. S Scotland Germany Wiespaden

Local Teacher Attacked in Chicago Hotel Room

Abs Hilda Greene a 39 year old Frederick Md elementary teacher told police two Negro men invaded her third floor Leland Hotel room in Chicago. She was struck with a lamp, endangered with death threats, and suffered forehead cuts before fleeing. She arrived in Chicago after touring the west coast with 95 teachers and planned to leave after visiting the Railroad Fair.

Chicago Frederick Abs Hilda Greene Thomas Barton Leland Hotel

Soldier slain on Korean border near Kaesong

A U S Army report says an unknown number of attackers in civilian clothes opened fire on five American soldiers near Kaesong inside the U S zone. One enlisted man was killed and another wounded as the pair returned fire with carbines. No Korean casualties were confirmed. This marked the first American death on the Korean border in the incident history.

Seoul North Korea U.S. Army Yesterds Kaesong

Baltimore and Ohio to close Barnesville station

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad notified the Maryland Public Service Commission of plans to discontinue freight service at Barnesville station. The line will continue to stop there for duties and to handle shipments but will operate as a altered service as costs are cited. Revenue figures show operating income of 83,750 against gross revenue of 2,265. The action awaits PSC review. A separate note records a creek bed change near Carroll Creek by Watkins Acres development to widen ground for a new road through the development.

Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Maryland Public Service Commission Anyle Barnesy Northwest Montgom- 12 PSC Carroll Creek Culler Lake Watkins Acres Development Group

Truman Proclaims Draft Registration Starting August 3

President Truman issues a proclamation ordering draft registration for 18 to 21 year olds. Registrations begin August 3 for birth years 1922 through 1930 in staggered dates, with rules for those turning 18 by September. Officials aim for efficient registration and anticipate initial call volumes around 39,000 men per two months.

Washington Truman Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico Virgin Islands District of Columbia Royrall

Dutch Elm Disease Report In Frederic Area

Evidence suggests Dutch Elm disease is present in parts of Frederick and vicinity though state confirmation is lacking. A local tree surgeon notes a West Second Street elm cut down may be diseased. diseased trees should be burned after removal. Early cases traced to Brunswick in 1935, with thousands of elms in Frederick previously.

Frede West Second Street Ralph D Finch Frederi Brunswick Frederick Cardenhold Weather Bureau

Divorce settlement grants car each year to Elsie Jaeger

Judge Otto T. Breidenbach approved the terms for Mrs Elsie Jaeger in a divorce settlement. Her husband, an automobile dealer, must provide a new car every year and cover all maintenance and repair costs. She also receives the home he lives in, $17,590 in lead and monthly alimony of $300.

Vaukel Otto T. Breidenbach Elsie Jaeger Jaeger

Clay Called Home To Tell About Crisis

A clipped report notes Clay was summoned home amid a crisis involving German forces and U S actions in 2007. The fragment references a Wednesday report and a call related to urgent events, with names and details obscured.

Clay

Federal funds inadequate says Beall in Maryland

Beall states the 1948 Federal highways act underfunds Maryland and the nation. He cites Maryland receiving 4,253,990 dollars of a 350 million allocation, advocates redistributing funds to motor vehicle registration and population centers. Primary highways get 1,631,000 direct state use, secondary roads 1,023,000 via counties, and urban highways 1,590,000 to cities under state approval.

Cumberland Maryland Fed Amer House Beall Blarsland State Roads Commission

Honorary Pallbearer At Pershing Funeral

Joseph B. Himes of Prospect Hall was named an honorary pallbearer for General John J. Pershing at Arlington National Cemetery. The close friend, who had led a European tour after World War I, joins other civilian pallbearers including Herbert Hoover Bernard Baruch and James Wadsworth.

John J. Pershing Arlington National Cemetery Joseph B. Himes Prospect Hall Mr. Himes Pershing Himes Herbert Hoover Bernard Baruch James Wadsworth New York

Keynoter No 3 Charles Howard at Third Party Convention

The Keynoter notes Charles Howard as a prominent figure at the Third Party convention in Philadelphia. July 23 to 25 mark the event, with Lofcentan official candidates Tiny Walla and Ghoy Vastar named as contenders.

Charles Howard Iowa Philadelphia Walla End

Senate to Be Asked to Ratify Pact Amid Turmoil

President Truman will ask the Senate next week to ratify the international Wheat agreement and seek approval of a new UN headquarters in New York City. He has not decided whether to address Congress in person or by message, with drafting of the bill just beginning. Republicans push a plan to grant oil-rich tidelands to states, a move the administration opposes.

Truman Senate Congress New York City Charles G Capitol Hill Tom Bill Ax Ross Abou Biee House Republican Policy Committee Republican Tidelands Texas California

Thorez Nominated Premier Hope Amid French Crisis

Maurice Thorez proposed as new French Premier to head a Socialist Communist coalition. President Auriol to be asked as mid‑century government toppled after army budget dispute. Schuman pressured to form new cabinet amid “third force” talks. Bidault returning from The Hague. Above reports note Radicals and De Gaulle factions in play. A separate deed recording appears unrelated to the political item, while a German army spokesman confirms Bohumil Hasal may be interviewed in Frankfurt.

Paris Maurice Thorez Thorez Vincent Auriol France Robert Schuman Auriol Communist Party National Assembly Tnorez Andre Coin Popular Republican MRP Schuman Georges Bidault Hague Western European Union Popular Republica Socialists Sehuman Leade DeGaulle Reach People’s Goon Andre Marie Paul Re U. 3 Frankfurt Germany Antonin Bohumil Sal de Am Army Hasal

Bell qualifies as administrator in Orphans Court

Orman T. Bell of 7 Jefferson Street qualified in Orphans Court to act as administrator of the estate of Artus, with Mrs Mary B. Bell and three sons named as heirs. The report lists the parties involved and the qualification action.

Orman T. Bell Jefferson Street Tate Artus Mary B. Bell Lide Edias

British Protest Over Yak Planes Stir Berlin Tension

British authorities issue a strong protest to the Soviet Union over the use of Yak fighter planes near Berlin. The statement condemns the stance against Russian aircraft and the blockade of West Berlin air routes. The protest cites air safety regulation violations and calls for restraint for the greater Berlin area.

Berhal Berlin Brith Greater

Tito Patches Old Quarrel With U S

Washington reports Tito patched with the United States signing a compact that meets American demands. Belgrade to pay 517 million in six weeks for American property and downed 1946 planes. Yugoslavia to receive about 30.1 million in monetary gold unfrozen to attract Soviet support. Private holdings and a government bank account may also be released.

Washington United States Tito Yugoslavia Russia

Court Upholds PSC Rulings in Freight Permit Dispute

Associate Judge Stedman Prescott filed an Equity Court opinion upholding a PSC demurrer in a case brought by Boyer Transportation against Remsburg Brothers and the commission. The ruling allows an amended declaration within 15 days and addresses PSC permits on routes through Frederick and Washington counties and a Baltimore–Frederick line. The court noted the bill must clearly show why PSC actions are unreasonable or unlawful and held Boyer lacked standing on one argument while affirming other points.

Public Service Commission Stedman Prescott Equity Court Commission Remsburg Brothers Transportation Company Braddock Heights Boyer Transportation Company, Inc Knoxville Boyer Company PSC Frederick Washington Counties Remsburg Bros Baltimore- Frederick Prescott Ralph Newman Thomas J Tingley Amos

Landlord Seizes Newark Rent Overdue Case In Court

A Newark rental dispute ends with a forced out order as the landlord enforces rent collection. The case centers on a tenant facing eviction after alleged nonpayment and claims of improper notice. Local officials note the action reflects standard eviction procedures and tenant protections.

67 New Lawyers Admitted To Bar

Seventy new lawyers were admitted to the Maryland bar today at the Court of Appeal ceremony. Four women were among the group. Chief Judge Ox addressed the gathering while Attorney General Halil Ha announced the admissions. Notable names listed include George Fo Combs and John Anthony Day, with addresses in Lawville and Frederick.

Maryland Nics Court of Appeal Urine Ogle Halil Ha AY Marba George Fo Combs Er “Burg John Anthony Day Lawville

Western European leaders weigh options on Berlin crisis

In The Hague Western European Union members met for four hours to discuss the Berlin blockade without reaching a shared plan. British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin, Georges Bidault, Paul-Henri Spaak, Pierre Dupong, and Baron Van Boetselaer Van Oosterhout attended as they considered American military aid and the possible forging of a unified defense. Governors prepared memoranda on Washington talks and a program to strengthen economic ties under the European reconstruction plan. A plenary session was planned for today to approve the economic program.

Hague Netherlands Berlin Cri Britain France Belgium Luxembourg Western European Union Washington U. S Ernest “‘Evin Georges Bidault Paul- Henri Spaak Pierre Dupong Baron van Boetselaer van Oosterhout

Oppose Erection of High Voltage Line on Frederick Farm

In a circuit court condemnation case, Emery B. Lease and co defendants deny necessity for crossing the farm north of Frederick. They seek dismissal while arguing alternative routes. They claim the transmission line would destroy farm value and usable land, urging fair value assessment and depreciation considerations prior to a hearing. Federal funds noted for sewage works as health authorities cite available capital.

Frederick Emery B. Lease Evelyn V. Lease Helen Br. Boyer Merril Bor Helen Boyer Hiam M Storm Helden S. Felton Potomac Echo Company

Jam trader drills traffic mix on highway in Three Oaks

Warne Hellenga of Three Oaks Michigan hauled a truckload of red and black raspberries currants and apples to the highway last night. He mixed the berries pressed them and started down the road amid busy trade. The truck carried a ton and a half of fruit with 306 cases of red raspberries 50 caves of black raspberries 25 bushels of apples and currants. He was not harmed.

Waukegan Juir Hellenga Three Oaks

West Berlin Food Promise Amid Soviet Propaganda

July 20 de Hague report says five Western powers debate Russia policy in Germany as Berlin faces Reuters style propaganda. Soviet claim to feed all Western Berliners with 600 tons bread daily clashes with Western ration cuts and currency doubts. American governor Ole questions the pledge while airlift continues delivering food and coal past the Russian blockade.

Berlin Berlan Soviet Union Tnit U.S Clay Frankfurt

Truman Dewey Will Meet Soon

The Associated Press reports a rare campaign year meeting between President Truman and Gov. Thomas E. Dewey at Shield Field a week from Saturday. Truman’s speech will be conciliatory but the event signals a brief pause in the campaign. Dewey plans to discuss party strategy with GOP leaders ahead of next week’s congressional session. Meanwhile Ford Motor Co and CIO United Auto Workers edge toward a new conference after a walkout threat from workers.

Assoca New International Truman Thomas E. Dewey Shield Field White House Hudale Iomor Tro Detroit Eacy Ton Ford Motor Co CIO United Auto Workers WAW HO Fort Ioworkers

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