Chestertown Blast Ends Prospects in Kent County
The Chestertown MD blast left 11 dead and 40 injured at Kent Manufacturing Co. With operations halted, about 300 workers face unemployment. The company president said no resumption on the present site is planned, and many workers aged 60 plus must seek new jobs. A unemployment office and U S Employment Service are assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestertown
Imade
Kent Manufacturing Co
Philip G. Wilmer
Kent County
Washington College
U. S. Employment Service
Brazil repays WWII lend lease debt to U S
In a Washington ceremony, Brazil's ambassador presented a $5,000,000 check to Secretary of State Dulles, closing the $361,000,000 World War II lend-lease settlement. Brazil had provided troops and bases in the Mediterranean, aiding U S efforts against Germany while other Latin nations debated. Moscow faced tough talks over its $1,101,000,000 claim, contrasted with Brazil's prompt repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Uncle Sam
Kremlin
Brazil
Washington
Dulles
Mediterranean
U. S
South Atlantic
Moscow
Vienna Flood Brings US and Soviet Troops Together
In Vienna the Danube flood prompts cooperation between American and Russian soldiers. They work to shore up the dike while residents, long living under occupation, view the unlikely alliance as a powerful image. A Vienna paper lauds the photo of a sergeant and a Russian infantryman unloading rocks as a world story and laments political divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danube
Austria
Vienna
Communist Party
Bequests In Will Of Miss Mary M Waters Probate
Miss Mary M Waters of this city leaves Evangelical Lutheran church five hundred dollars and multiple personal bequests totaling to nieces Olivia W Martz and Ethel W Castle. Other beneficiaries include J Boulden Waters, Horatio W Wilhide and various Wilhide and Martz relatives. Residue goes to Ethel Castle and Olivia Martz as executrices. Will dated March 14 1953 witnesses Holden S Felton Edith E Wickham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Mary M. Waters
Olivia W. Martz
Ethel W. Castle
Harry C. Castle
Vietnamese Answered By Sellout To Reds
Hanoi officials were said to be furious as the northern half of the country was handed to Communists but anti Communist civilians in Hanoi believed they had relief with 10 months to go south. No large public reactions were seen in Hanoi or Saigon as cease fire talks began. Vietnamese and French officials gave cautious statements while awaiting confirmation. In the meantime French Union troops would avoid offensive actions against Vietminh unless attacked. Visiting Netherlands President Coty and wife arrived for a state visit from Paris.
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Hanoi
Indochina
Saigon
Viet Nam
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Rene Coty
Paris
McCarthy
Republican Party
CIO
Americans For Democratic Action
Stevenson
Congress
Harry Dexter Whites
Korea
Admiral Byrd Plans New Polar Expedition
Admiral Byrd, 65, announced at a Poultry and Egg National Board breakfast that he plans to return to the Antarctic as soon as he can assemble an expedition. He cited military and economic reasons for further exploration, noting potential routes if the Panama Canal were unusable and stressing future needs for minerals and energy resources. President Eisenhower denied accusations he would destroy the Tennessee Valley Authority, calling those claims in error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Richard KE. Byrd
Antarctic
Poultry and Egg National Board
South Polar
Panama Canal
Atlantic
Pacific
Strait of Magellan
Antarctica
South America
Drake Passage
U. S. Navy
TVA
Washington
Eisenhower
Tennessee Valley Authority
Plane Missing Near Phu Quoc With 20 Vietnamese Aboard
A French transport plane with 20 Vietnamese soldiers aboard was reported missing near Phu Quoc island east of the Gulf of Siam. A separate report notes a Japanese teacher claimed Russia’s education is 20 years behind Japan’s, following a Stockholm peace conference.
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Saigon
Indochina
Phu Quoc
Gulf of Siam
Tokyo
Toda
Stockholm
Russia
Soviet Union
Japan
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News July 23 1904
Board of Aldermen deferred action on an ordinance to fund each fire company with 1000 annually to meet Fire Underwriters demands. A 3-2 initial vote reversed after reconsideration with plans to consult the five companies. A cool front eased the day’s heat. Camp Schley Inn Euchre party crowned Dr Ira J. McCurdy Moberly and Guy Ruprecht prize winners. Troop F 15th U S Cavalry moved through Fest Myers Va and Gettysburg Pa en route to Emmitsburg for overnight. Tuesday and today’s market was weak with few buyers. vegetables limited while fruits offered. Chickens scarce and costly eggs high. Frederick County roasting ears in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Aldermen
Douglas
Camp Schley Inn
Braddock Heights
Ira J. McCurdy
M. F. Moberly
Guy Ruprecht
15Th
U S. Cavalry
Frederick County
Twenty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
Weather scorches crops as 101 degree heat bakes gardens and fields in July. Mary A Bexson and Edith Radcliffe travel 50 miles by car to San Jose California to visit relatives for several weeks. Joseph W Warner from East Second Street undergoes appendicitis surgery at Frederick Cry Hospital. A three foot copperhead snake slithers into Deerfield outdoor church gathering, disrupting services until it is killed.
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Mary A. Bexson
Edith Radcliffe
San Jose
Calif
San Francisco
Miss Radcliffe
Joseph W.arner
East Second Street
Frederick Cry Hospital
Hagerstown
Church of the Brethren
Deerfield
Bill for accounting and receiver in equity suit
Paul H. Clemson Sr. seeks an accounting and appointment of a receiver in Equity Court against wife Margaret B. Clemson and son Paul H. Clemson Jr. He claims joint ownership of a New Design Road farm and farm stock, dairy operations since 1953, and alleges his wife and son diverted milk checks, sold stock and crops, spent farm proceeds on autos, and withdrew the joint bank account. He asks the court to declare an accounting, award his share, appoint a receiver to operate the real estate, and enjoin use or disposal of stock, equipment, or funds. A show cause order directs response by July 29.
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Equity
Paul H. Clemson, Sr
Fredericia
Margaret B. Clemson
Paul H. Clemson, Jr
Frederick
New Design Road
Allen Y. Bennett
Robert E. Clapp, Jr
Four Fans Installed At Memorial Hospital
The Women's Auxiliary to Frederick Memorial Hospital has purchased and installed four rotating wall fans to ease heat waves. One in the colored men’s ward and one in the children’s ward, funded by a Lions Club donation during National Hospital Week, recognizes Auxiliary service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Lions Club of
Frederick
McCarthy Fight Shapes GOP Image Abroad and at Home
Washington columnist David Lawrence argues two myths surround Senator McCarthy and anti-Communist probes. He says Europeans care little about U.S. internal politics, while leftwing papers distort events. He notes McCarthy’s stance defending Jews and his lack of presidential ambition, and warns that curbing congressional committees could hurt Republicans in future elections.
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David Lawrence Washington
Nowa
McCarthy
Republican Party
Pit
America
Wisconsin
Knowland
Congress
Europe
United States
Atlantic
Hitler
Roy Cohn
David Schine
Germany
al Smith
Australia
R. C. Dishong
F. Hann
Rival Bus Lines Seek To Serve Area
The Public Service Commission scheduled a hearing on applications by two rival lines for Martinsburg service. Potomac Rotor Lines Inc and Emery Bus Lines Inc seek permanent rights to operate intercity routes through Martinsburg with Potomac co-owned by Francis H Urner and Jack Bowers Hagerstown Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
Public Service Commission
Potomac Rotor Lines, Inc
Emery Bus Lines, Inc
Potomac
Francis H. Urner
Jack Bowers
Hagerstown
Martins
Curfew Imposed in Bombay After Street Battles
Bombay authorities impose a dusk to dawn curfew after clashes between police and rioting students. The unrest leaves 125 injured amid ongoing demonstrations and security measures in the city.
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Bombay
1954 Crop Prospects by Roger W Babson
Roger W Babson surveys U S crop outlook for 1954 with expectations of near record total output. Wheat may miss 1 billion bushels, oats and flaxseed rise, corn and soybeans large. cotton supplies steady under price supports. Government loans and price policies shaping storage profits and future farm income.
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Roger W. Babson
Babson Park
Mass
America
Dakotas
Minnesota
U.S
Govra
Ogt Ieans
Maine
Copsright
Pub
Norwood Wachter wedding at Damascus Methodist Church
Evelyn Rebecca Wachter daughter of Mr and Mrs Leroy Wachter of Woolfield married Howard R Norwood son of Mix Kemp Norwood and the late Mr Norwood of Mount Airy on July 1 at Damascus Methodist Church in Laured. After a wedding trip they will live in Woodfield. Nominees picked in Montana race James E Murray and Wesley A T Ewart will contest Senate seat next November. A West Third Street resident was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital by United Ambulance. Jane L Holler identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood—Wachter
Evelyn Rebecca Wachter
Leroy Wachter
Woolfield
Howard R. Norwood
Mix Kemp Norwood
Mr. Norwood
Mount Airy
Damascus Methodist Church
Odell Osteen
Laured
Woodfield
Helena
Mont
James E. Murray
Wesley A. T. Ewart
House
U.S. Senate
Montana
Third Street
Frederick Memorial Hospital
United Ambulance
Jane L. Holler
Deaths Mrs Susan R Harris in Baltimore County
Mrs Susan R Harris 8 widow of Elexis Harris formerly of Woodensburg Baltimore county died at Hale nursing home near Finksburg at 6 30 this morning after an extended illness She was born November 12 1865 in Baltimore county daughter of the late Charles H and Mary A Jones Frantz Her husband predeceased her by 13 years Surviving include one brother Thomas C Frantz Sr Govans a sister Grace J Staub near Westminster and many nieces and nephews She was a member of Asbury Methodist Church Reisterstown The body rests at New Windsor funeral home D D Hartzler and Sons services Saturday at 2 pm Rev John H Hoch officiating Interment in Druid Ridge cemetery Pikesville Friends may call Friday evening
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Susan R. Harris
Elexis Harris
Woodensburg
Baltimore County
Hale Nursing Home
Finkshure
Charles H
Mary A. Jones Frantz
Thomas C. Frantz
Govans
Grace J. Staub
Westminster
Asbury Methodist Church of
Reisterstown
New Windsor
D. D. Hartzler and Sons
John H. Hoch
Druid Ridge Cemetery
Pikesville
Thurmont and area personals note summer visits
Mrs. Kenneth Hoffman and son Gary of Peabody Mass spend weeks with Ada Hoffman in Thurmont Gary will stay through the summer while his father M Sgt Kenneth Hoffman is stationed in Korea for fifteen months Mr and Mrs Marks Moberly now of Martinsville Va visited Frederick to spend the weekend with Mrs Moberly's mother Master Mehri Moberly Jr and Jaina stay with their grandmother Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Don Harper recently returned from Germany Mr and Mrs Charles H Newton Frederick and Mrs L Shaw Bartonsville returned after a three day visit in Roslyn Heights L A New York with Walter H Smith recovering from recent operation Mr and Mrs William Z Renn North Market St Mrs Edward Deem Aberdeen and Mrs Thelma R Sener Baltimore returned from a two week motor trip to Daytona Beach and Miami Fla
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Kenneth Hoffman
Gary
Peabody
Mass
Ada Hoffman
Thurmont
Korea
Marks Moberly
Frederick
Martinsville
Moberly
Mehri Moberly, Jr
Jaina
Smith
William Z. Renn
North Market Street
Edward Deem
Aberdeen
Thelma R. Sener
Baltimore
Louth
Daytona Beach
Miami
Fla
Local injuries and hospital reports feature in Frederick area
Among the sick are Charles G Geisbert of Araby a former county commissioner in critical condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Master Mehr Moberly of Martinsville Virginia formerly of Frederick broke two bones in his left arm and is with his grandmother near Thurmont. Behrie C Hammer of Gettysburg is in fair condition after a car crash on Maryland Route 17 near Elterton with a fractured leg. A trade pact is reported between Austria Poland and East Germany via Radio Warsaw.
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Wir
Charies G. Geisbert
Araby
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Master Mehr] Moberly
Merril Moberly
Martinsville
Frederick
Ada Hoffman
Thurmont
Behrie C. Hammer
Gettysburg
Frederick Memorial Hospiital
Maryland
Col George R Hicks Dies At Walter Reed
Col George Richmond Hicks aged 68 died Monday at Walter Reed Hospital after years of illness. A West Point graduate from the class of 1911, he retired from the Army in 1940 after 33 years of service and resided in Frederick. He is survived by his wife Edith, a daughter Edith Palmer Hicks, and two sons John Newton Hicks and William H Hicks, with a brother in Detroit. Funeral services will be held at Arlington Chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday with burial in Arlington Cemetery and military honors. Honorary pallbearers are West Point classmates from 1911. Funeral arrangements are handled by Rinaldi Funeral Home in Washington.
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George Richmond Hicks
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington
George D
Francis R. Hicks
Hicks
Sioux City
Iowa
Lake Forest
Iowa State College
United States Military Academy
West Point
Col. Hicks
Army
Frederick
Magrotia Avenue
Edith Palmer Hicks
John Newton
St. Louis
William H
Raymond A. Wheeler
Philip Fleming
Howell Estes
Curt Mance
Wilfred Blunt
yLt
James Mooney
Washington Area
Rinaldi Funeral Home
H Street N
Wachinston
Expenditures Filed By State and County Candidates
Reports show several Democratic and Republican candidates detailing campaign spending in recent state and county primary races. Delbert S Null spent 212 dollars for County Commissioner. Henry A Groff Jr 46.50 for House of Delegates. A Irvin Renn 102.34 for County Commissioner. George B Delaplaine Jr unopposed for House of Delegates spent 37. Austin C Powell spent 12048 for Sheriff. Charles E Collins, a Democratic House nominee, spent 14252.
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Circuit Court
Delbert S. Null
Henry A. Groff, Jr
House of Delegates
A. Irvin Renn
George B. Delaplaine, Jr
House
Deeds Recorded Transfer Several Brunswick Properties
Deeds were recorded in the clerk's office transferring multiple properties. H Kieffer DeLauter and T West Claggett Jr to Dr and Mrs Stanley J Meadows the West Patomac street homes 6 to 22 for 16600. Robert A Jones to Mr and Mrs Charles R Brice a residence at 420 Military Road for about 10500. Norman T Seboda to Baylor A Gentry a 320 acre tract and improvements at New London for about 7000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kieffer DeLauter
T. West Claggett, Jr
Stanley J. Meadows
Jal
West Patormac Street
Brunswick
Robert A Jones
Charles R Brice
Piedmont League Scores And Auto Industry Note
York 4 Portsmouth Norfolk 8 Lynchburg 7 Lancaster 8 Newport News 7 Colonial Heights Petersburg 10 Hagerstown 9 The U S auto industry has produced more than 136 million cars since 1900.
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Piedmont League
York
Portsmouth
Norfolk
Lynchburg
Lancaster
Newport News
Colonial Heights
Petersburg
Hagerstown
U. S
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Accident Fund
Miss Waters
Reds
Admiral Byrd
the News
Bill Asks
Memorial Hospital
Wilbur F. Shefffield, Jr
Peoples Court
Ivan &. Barriga
Chicago
James E. Gilbert, Jr
East Third Street
Earl M. Luhe
Frederick Avenue
Granville W. Bullock
RFD
Robert E. Platner
Lawrence MM. Compton
Fairmont
James A. Valentine
Montier Matthews
Burg
Shepherdstown
Baker Veterans Administration Center
Charles Town
Emery
R. L. Emery, Jr
Berkeley Springs
Paw Paw
Frank Keeter
Church OF Nazarene
Church of the Nazarene
West Seventh Street
Fairview Avenue
William D. Mowen
Motter Avenue
Mowen
Ex-Cliero
Building Econouice
Mr Mowen
William Sting
J. Grant Swank
Howard Beall
Wiliam Kemp
Golden Moxley
Walter Lee
Frank Fox
Poland
East Germany
Radio Warsaw
atresTi
Col
George R. Hicks
Walter Reed
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