Heavy Rains Flood Areas Across County Overnight
Heavy rains pounded many sections of the county overnight, causing some creeks to flood while rivers stayed within banks. Unionville and nearby areas reported the heaviest rainfall, with 1.25 inches, while Frederick saw 1.09 inches in 24 hours ending 8:30 am. Traffic paused on the Myersville route as Middle Creek overflowed. Fields were washed and beetles threaten crops. forecasts call for cooler, dry weather tomorrow.
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Weather Bureau
Frederitreams
Benk
Unierville
Linganore Creel
Frederick
Uniionville
Henry Fr.shoemaker
Myerswite-Eherion
Middle Creek
Trafic
Eierton- Myersville
Emerton
Volcano erupts near Cesro Negro in Nicaragua
Telephoned report from Mexico City July 22 1974 states Cesro Negro volcano near Managuz erupts sending ash for about 28 miles across the sunlit area. No casualties reported yet.
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Managuz
Nicaragua
Mexico City
Cesro Negro
Nation Today Explains Unification Plan for Defense
The Nation Today explains Congress approved a nationwide defense unification plan. It envisions a civilian Secretary of National Defense overseeing Army Navy and Air Force while allowing appeals to the President. It details boards and councils for resources security and coordination plus independent agencies like the CIA and a Munitions Board.
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James Maelow
Washington
National Defense
Congress
Army
Navy
Air Force
Army Air Force
Secretary of National Defense
Defense
National Security
America
Interior
National Resources Board
Central Intelligence Agency
Wer Council
Research and Development Board
Munitions Board
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Eisenhower
No Operations
Chester Nimitz
Littlejohn urged to stay as War Assets head
President Truman persuaded War Assets Administrator Robert M. Littlejohn to remain in office after he briefly offered to resign this month. Officials said the move followed a House committee report condemning “confusion, carelessness and chaos” in the WAA. Truman lauded Littlejohn in a letter accompanying a report of gains in disposing of surplus war property during his 12 months in charge.
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Washington
Robert MM. Littlejohn
Truman
House Committee
Waa
Littlejohn
Littleshon
Navy to Cut 1600 Officers Amid Budget Cuts
The Navy announced an immediate reduction of 1,600 officers and warrant officers due to Congress budget cuts. About 860 officers will leave, 200 revert to non commissioned ranks, 500 reserve line officers on active duty will depart, and 300 regular temporary line officers will be separated. Notices go out by August 15 with changes complete by October 1.
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France Moves To Reconcile Balkan Views At UN
France proposed amendments to the American plan for a semi permanent border watch along Greece's northern border aiming to conciliate four Balkan nations and improve neighborly ties. The U S delegation signaled acceptance though changes would not alter core provisions. In Maryland authorities prepare to hunt a pack of vicious wild dogs near Camp Airy with a child bitten reported. In Moscow Pravda cites concern over foreign intelligence operations and criticizes citizens for revealing state secrets.
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Mountains
Camp Airy
Mounttains
Thurmont
Moscow
Leningrad
Pravda
New Strife Erupts in Crete and Greece
Civil strife erupted anew on Crete today with sporadic guerrilla attacks reported elsewhere in Greece, the government announced. The report highlights ongoing unrest amid volatile conditions across the region.
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Crete
Greece
Tuscarora Creek Beer Cans Spark City Water Worry
The Tuscarora Creek, a city water source, is reported littered with countless empty beer cans and debris along miles of its winding course through the Cajoc Tan mountains. Engineer W. Raymond Walter notes pollution from picnic and roadside debris, with cans found below and above the chlorinator. The piece ends with a provocative question about drinking water cleanliness.
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Ciy
Cajoc- Tan Mountains
W. Raymond Walter
Tuscarora
Plenty Of Red Spies In U S Witness Says
Victor Kravchenko told Congress that every Soviet representative in the United States may be regarded as an economical or political spy. He cited Sedov as a top central committee figure and said Sedov presided at secret conferences. Kravchenko also noted Andrei Gromyko’s ambassador role and his own book I Choose Freedom. Irregular stock market edges higher with scattered gains. Two arrests listed for disturbing the peace in New York City.
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Washington
Victor Kravchenko
Congress
United States
Spr Kravcchenko
Soviet Purchasing Commission
New York
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Sedov
Purchasing Commission
Communist Party
Andrei Gromyko
Russia
United Nations
Kravchenko
Central Committee
Kravcchenko
Indonesians To Lay Case Before World
Sutan Sjahrir, former Indonesian premier, announced a special mission for President Soekarno. He would visit the United States, India, Australia, and England to explain the republics position abroad.
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Sutan Sjahrir
United States
India
Australia
Soekarno
Batavia
Jogjakarta
Abroa Sjahrir
England
Radar Unit Wrecked En Route To Cumberland
Three people injured, one seriously, when a large Naval mobile radar unit wrecked on Laurel Mountain while traveling from Clarksburg to Cumberland. Sailor Lloyd Green, 22, was pinned under wreckage and hospitalized in Grafton with serious head injuries.
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W. Va
Laurel Mountain
Here
Cumberland
Nat Lloyd Green
Grafton
No Date Set For Airing Police Charges Hearing
Charges filed against Frederick City Police Chief Straley and Lieut. Reno Six prompt a later commission hearing. Officers Swomley and Swomley’s transfer are noted, with the Police Commission and Mayor awaiting specifics. Straley denies wrongdoing and seeks an immediate hearing.
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Daniel Swanney
Frederick
Straley
Keno
Iniam M. Storm
Police Commission
Ida
Lloyd C. Culler
Swomley
Daniel Swomley
Frederick City
Wedemeyer Studies China's Situation
American Lt. Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer, presidential envoy, met with Chiang Kai-shek and Chinese generals in Nanking to assess China’s military posture and discuss U.S. policy, following informal talks at the American embassy.
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China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Albert C. Wedemeyer
Truman
U.S
Chiang
Banks to Cash Terminal Leave Bonds If Law Passes
Washington July 22 The Treasury aims to prepare regulations to allow banks to cash terminal leave bonds for veterans in a plan mirroring government savings bonds. If the bill is approved, banks would receive tables showing interest due. The bonds carry twenty one percent interest.
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Washington
Treasury
Truman
Truman flood-control plan clashes with economy drive
Washington reports President Truman pursues a $250 million flood-control push amid Republican vows of thrift. The plan, spanning 28 states from the Alleghenies to the Rockies, would roll out hundreds of millions in new funds and faces stiff opposition from critics who fear increased government power and political pork. The Missouri Valley Authority proposal looms as a competing vision, while agencies like the Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation defend existing plans for flood control, irrigation, and power.
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Ente Femme
Speaking Trip To Aid Taft's Presidential Bid
Senator Taft said he will undertake a western speaking tour to gauge Congress reaction before deciding on a 1943 GOP presidential bid. He will address an Ohio GOP homecoming dinner in Columbus on July 31 to test support as Ohio's favorite son, with a national radio hookup planned and Bricker expected to step aside.
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Indonesians Claim Heavy Fighting Batavia
Indonesian war updates report heavy fighting as Dutch troops ashore on Java's north and east coasts reach initial objectives. Casualties were listed at 330 dead and wounded in Dutch communiques, while other engagements spanned Sumatra and multiple Java coastal points in a broad operation aimed at isolating the republic.
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Pasir Putah
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Sumatra
Bulletiv
Merak
The
East Indies
East Java
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Sitoebondo
Dr Medan
Alembang
Republic
Ocean City Councilman Resigns Over Gambling Furore
Ocean City Maryland July 22 Councilman G Lester Eshman resigned after newspaper reports stirred a furore over gambling on the boardwalk hotels and night clubs. He cited a letter to the Mayor as his reason and declined further comment. Other councilmen and the mayor indicated no resignation and noted liquor license concerns among dealers and unlicensed outlets.
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Pu —Ity
G. Lester Eshman
Eshman
Atlantic Resort
Hquor
Crawford Savage E
Rudolph Dolle
Daniel Thimper
Cary and
County
House clears jewelry tax exemption bill in Senate path
Washington July 22 The House approved a bill to exempt from the 20 percent excise tax on jewelry any piece selling for under 25 dollars This follows unanimous passage and moves to the Senate for consideration The measure aims to remove the tax burden on affordable jewelry items.
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