05 Jun 1950
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1950
Page
1
A thief lifted a tray containing 19 engagement rings and three wedding rings worth about 550 dollars from the counter at Samuel L Tyler’s jewelry shop at 121 North Market Street. Police were notified but no clues found. The tray was not insured and may indicate a professional thief passing through town.
Heavy Saturday night rains push June precipitation to 1.18 inches in Frederick as mild Sunday clears. Farmers hope dry spell lasts to advance hay cutting and corn planting. Temperatures drop to the forties with northeast winds, aiding fieldwork and replanting of some vegetables due to persistent wet conditions.
Civic leaders urged Lackawanna valley residents to total mobilization as coal’s decline meets competing fuels. 1950 census prelims show Scranton dropping to Pennsylvania’s third city with 125,080 residents, 11 percent below 1940. Miners lost jobs and many left with families. A six year drive brought some industry, but not enough. The Scranian Plan returns as LIFE the slogan for the Akadawanda Industrial Fund Enterprise.
Vatican City June 5 In a private ceremony Pope XI consecrated the principal altar in the Vatican grotto near Saint Peter’s remains The event capped years of excavations and prep portions of the grotto and was limited to the altar while visitors watched through a new door opening onto the excavations Sources said the altar includes slabs from the original Basilica built by Emperor Constantine to mark Saint Peter’s burial site.
More than 2,000 county school children arrived in Baker Park for the annual folk dance festival. Middletown pupils led with emcees and a student written slogan. Supervisors Louise Thompson and Warren Evans organized the event featuring groups from 18 area schools.
Exiled King Leopold faces a tenuous path back to the throne as the Social Christians win 107 seats to 105 for anti Leopold forces. Jean Duvieusart expected premier with Leopold still in exile. Spaak led Socialist gains of 78 seats amid fears of a general strike if restoration proceeds.
Syracuse June 5 Un dersecretary of State Webb said the world is moving toward an era in which totalitarianism will decay before a mounting demand for freedom even within Russia. He spoke at Syracuse University commencement of a future democratic world and a United Nations charter translated into action while noting the heavy burdens of the journey. In the same report a Philadelphia restaurant owner posted a sign misreading full course dinners 95 and up, later changed to 95 cents and up with no takers.
Sunday services celebrated the rededication after five weeks of interior repainting and the 100th anniversary of the present building’s use. Rev. Dr. William E. Lampe delivered the morning sermon on Building the Church of Christ. An evening centenary address by Rev. Walter D. Merhling included greetings from local clergy and a new organist, Russell H. Hinds.
A Saturday night crash on South Bentz street near West All Saints street left three cars damaged but no injuries. Roger W. Burkholder’s southbound vehicle hit Morgan Hutchinson as Hutchinson pulled from the curb, pushing Hutchinson into Lindsey Ambush’s parked car. Estimated damages totaled about 110 dollars. No charges listed.
Teaneck New Jersey June 5 The theater manager Al Harris will close doors to teens not accompanied by parents after repeated fires at the cinema in three weeks. The teen fires led police to arrest a 15 year old boy who admitted starting them for fun. He is being held by Juvenile authorities.
State Police at Randallstown and Frederick investigated the overnight theft of two trucks. One GMC 1928 model was found wrecked in Little Pipe Creek near Union Bridge after crashing through a fence into the stream. Damage is estimated over $100. A tractor helped recover the vehicle and it was driven to a garage. the motor remained running. A second truck was reported stolen from Charles H. Smelser near Oak Orchard on the New Windsor to Liberty road, suggesting the same suspect. Investigators believed both thefts may be connected and continued questioning a man Smelser identified.
Washington reports the government farm price support program facing sharp Senate opposition. Senators Williams and Ives lead the assault on a House bill adding 2 billion dollars to the current 4.85 billion used to prop up major crops. They question need for more funds amid crop shortages and push to drop the parity based price peg in favor of a flexible system.
New York June 571 An off duty policeman Vincent Flemming 44 was accused of holding up a Brooklyn bar and girl at gunpoint early today and shooting a customer to death when he summoned help. He was disarmed and beaten by patrons. From a hospital bed he provided the description leading to the arrest at dawn of a drinking companion who accompanied him into the bar. The companion denied complicity and no money was taken.
Senator Byrd urged a strong national defense over arming foreign nations and opposed the 1.2225 billion dollar authorization to assist governments opposing Communism. He supports home defense and opposes arming half the world as a permanent peace-time plan. Two of three traffic lights at West Fourth and Bentz streets are installed with the third to be erected soon as operation may begin this week.
New York June 5 opening advanced to higher prices but soon stalled as traders paused amid a mixed session. Investors weighed gains in industrials against declines in transports and rails as the market consolidated after early momentum.
President Truman signed a $3,121,450,000 foreign aid authorization at the White House, praising it as a broad American effort for peace and freedom. The act funds five programs including Marshall Plan, Korea and Southeast Asia aid, technical assistance, Arab refugee relief, and UN child welfare support, with the largest authorization of $2.85 billion for Europe third year.
A year-old Knoxville youth Gary Simons suffered a skull fracture and lacerations after a bicycle with three riders plunged over an embankment at the Maryland end of the Potomac river bridge at Sandy Hook. Donald Dunn, 15, Sandy Hook, was treated for facial lacerations and returned home. Dale Tribby, 11, Sandy Hook, escaped with minor injuries. State Police said the three were riding on one bicycle with one rider on the seat, one on a crossbar, and the third on the rear.
A small hydraulic press at the University of California Los Angeles exerts 150000 psi to liquefy marble into a molasses like flow. Dr. David Griggs, geophysicist, says the experiment simulates subterranean Earth pressures and could aid earthquake study and locating metal veins.
Roy V. Vaden, operator of a Richmond tourist court, died after three hours at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital. Police said three armed men held up the establishment, struck him with the butt of a gun, and stole about $200. A lookout was broadcast for the suspects.
In Norfolk Virginia the battleship Missouri heads a task force sailing today for a six week training cruise. The group includes BR ships as they set course for ongoing exercises and demonstrations during the period.
President Truman named a three man committee to review the controversial veterans hospital program with focus on paraplegics and amputees. Dr Howard A Rusk, Dr Arthur Abramson, and Rear Admiral Robert L Dennison will study rehabilitation and medical policy as protests over hospital openings continue.
A final estimate of probable cost for proposed basement improvements at the Court House will be submitted to the County Commissioners before action is taken. Architect Charles F. Bowers is expected to file costs by week’s end. The board also weighs funds for other projects including a possible closing of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad crossing near Doubs. There are reports of $15,000 toward other roads and $30,000 in State and Federal funds for grade crossing elimination. The panel seeks written memoranda before final action.
Washington reports a possible agreement between the State and Defense Departments on a Japanese peace plan after a series of conferences in Tokyo. Secretary Johnson and Gen. Bradley will depart for Tokyo, with John Foster Dulles joining the Tokyo talks. Officials emphasize continued American presence in Japan, balancing occupation and security duties amid diverging views on postwar policy.
Seth West Virginia June 5 firemen used a railroad water tank to fight a blaze in the business section. Whitesville volunteers 15 miles away pumped water from a hole dug under the spout to douse the flames. The theater building and an adjoining house were saved from destruction.
Tokyo June results show Shigeru Yoshida's Liberal party leading in the House of Councillors election with 46 seats so far. Sociai Democrats 30, independents 16, Green Wind nine, Democrats nine, Farm Cooperative two, and Communists and Farm Labor one each. Government plans outlawing the Communist party cited amid threats of retaliation.
The Supreme Court ruled 8 to 0 that segregating Negroes in railroad dining cars violates the Interstate Commerce Act by denying equal access to dining services. Justice Burton stated each passenger is entitled to equal facilities when a dining car is available, and discriminatory denial imposes prohibited disadvantage. The decision followed prior state university segregation cases and involved Elmer W. Henderson, a Washington Negro and former official with the President's Committee on Fair Employment Practices. The ruling marks a clear limit on segregation in rail travel.
President Truman used the Industrial Safety conference to urge cutting America’s accident rate to bolster national strength and deter totalitarian threats. He cited 1949 losses of 15,000 killed, 79,000 disabled, and 1,870,000 injured, calling the rate inexcusable and unacceptable. A separate White House note said a “super panel” to review 81 State Department loyalty cases is likely.
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