Heavy vote expected in mayoral city election
Voters lined up as polls opened at 8 am to choose a mayor city register and five aldermen. By 11 am substantial turnout with 600+ votes cast, 1,155 new registrations boosted total to about 7,678. Democrats lead in registration, Republicans forecast defections. late votes possible as polls stay open until 6 pm.
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Hugh Wittinger
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Air France C-54 Skymaster Ditches Off Persian Gulf
A four engine Air France plane with 50 aboard crashed last night in the Persian Gulf north of Bahrein Island. After 12 hours, five are dead, six rescued, 39 unaccounted. The Karachi to Cairo hop ditched off Saudi coast. Bahrein search continues.
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Persian Gulf
Bahrein Island
Saudi Arabia
Thurmont Boy Hurt in Route 15 81 Collision
Thurmont boy Ross V. Smith Jr. 11 sustained a head injury and leg bruise when his bicycle collided with a car driven by Mrs Jesse Stitely at the Route 15 Sabillasville road intersection on Thurmont's northern edge. State Trooper H J Brown noted the stop sign has right of way southbound Route 15 and no charges were filed pending investigation.
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R. V. Smith
Thurmont
Sabillasville Road
Frederick Memorial Hospital
M. L. Creager and Son
Jesse Stitely
H J. Brown
Stitely
Swiss Advised To Store Foodstuff
Swiss authorities urged households to stockpile 20 pounds of food per person by September as an emergency reserve. The plan, tied to a May 3 communique, aims to bolster economic defense alongside military preparations. Bangla
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Bern
Switzerland
Rodolphe Rubattel
Indianapolis attorney visits Barbara Fritchie Home
R R Williams Jr of Indianapolis visited the Barbara Fritchie Home on Monday and admired a rare Atlantic Monthly copy where Whittier's poem first appeared. He noted Frederick’s copy is cited in Ellery Sedgwick’s 1946 Happy Profession and recalled Sedgwick’s visit during memoir preparations noting impressions as editor.
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R. R. Willias, Jr
Indianapolis
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Barbara Fritchie
Atlantic Monthly
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Willis
Sedgwick
Frederick
Mok
Expansion of atomic bomb program eyed by Senate committee
Washington reports the Senate atomic committee may recommend expansion of the A bomb and H bomb programs. The brief item notes possible growth in funding and research activities, reflecting postwar defense priorities. Remarks suggest heightened congressional scrutiny and potential policy shifts.
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Washington
Senate House Tomic Committee
West Coast Defenses Inadequate Cite Blame Dispute
Civilian leaders and military experts meet in San Francisco to assess west coast atomic warfare defenses. Civilians fault the federal government and military. the military blame civilians. The two day conference aired warnings on the effects of atom bombing as representatives from Pacific coast cities attended. A separate deed records a $15000 sale of a residence on Frederick Avenue from Earl F. Hargett and wife to Ralph C. Leatherman and wife.
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West Coasts
Pacific Coast
Reed
Frederick Avenue
Earl F. Hargett
Ralph C. Leatherman
Revenue Stampa
Remington Enters Plea Of Innocent
New York June 13 William W Remington resigned government economist pleaded innocent to a perjury indictment for denying to a Federal grand jury that he ever was a Communist Judge John W Clancy set July 5 for trial date Remington resigned after ouster threats Bail set at 5000 with two days to raise bond Lawyer Bethuel Webster said bondsmen refused due to loyalty questions and that 14 surety companies would post bond for prostitutes and murderers but not when loyalty is questioned
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New York
William W. Remington
John W. Clancy
Remington
Commerce Department
Clancy
Bethuel Webster
Johns Hopkins Degrees Awarded to Over Four Hundred
Johns Hopkins University conferred both graduate and undergraduate degrees on more than 400 students at a June ceremony in Baltimore. Four alumni received honorary degrees: Dr. Samuel Claggett Chew for literature, Hamilton Owens for law, Dr. Edward L. Moreland for engineering, and Dr. Merle A. Tuve for science. Owens delivered the commencement address on universities and communities, urging close cooperation and noting the role of business founders in creating institutions. Also noted is Flag Day observances and a strike-related disruption affecting the World-Telegram and Sun’s first edition.
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Johns Hopkins University
Samuel Claggett Chew
Bryn Mawr
Hamilton Owens
Baltimore Sunpapers
Edward Leegburn Moreland
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Merle Antony Tuve
Applied Physics Laboratory
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Owens
Hopkins
Masonic Lodges In Hungary Dissolved
Freemason lodges in Hungary, marking their 200th anniversary, were dissolved by the Interior Ministry. The ministry accused the lodges of serving as meeting places for enemies of the people's democracy and capitalist elements aligned with western imperialism.
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Hungary
Freemason
Interior Ministry
People's democratiCommunist Republic
Missionaries From Far East At Washington Conference
Three missionaries from the Far East are due in Frederick for the 1950 Conference of the Province of Washington, Episcopal Church, at Hood College through Saturday. Rev William E Kan of Tokyo heads St Margaret's School and teaches at St Pauls University. Mrs Kan, Yale graduate and Pan Pacific Women’s Association vice president, speaks at 430 this afternoon. Brinkley Snowden, missionary to India, joins Kan as a principal speaker at the 830 pm program.
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Frederick
Washington
Episcopal Church
Hood College
William E Kan
Tokyo
Japan
Brinkley Snowden
India
Mr. Kan
St. Margaret's School
St. Paul's University
Kan
Yale
Pan-Pacific Women's Association
Woman's Auxiliary
Roger L. Kingsland
Fairmont
W. Va
Snowden
Fresh Fears Of Inflation Prompt Bipartisan Budget Talks
Washington notes fresh inflation fears as Congress moves to balance the budget. Senator Douglas warns price rises are serious but not dangerous and backs spending cuts and a cash-budget balance as a curb. Senator Taft pushes aggressive appropriations cuts to curb a mounting deficit. Douglas suggests waiting to see price moves, then the Fed may sell securities if needed.
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Jurisdiction Waived In Case Of Youth Draper Transfer To Criminal Court
The Juvenile Court waived jurisdiction in the case of Maynard Worth Draper a 17 year old from near Catoctin Furnace and transferred proceedings to criminal court for trial. Draper was released on a $1000 bond after being captured at gunpoint by Deputy Sheriff R Paul Buhrman in the home of Charles Hoff near Catoctin Furnace. He was lying in wait after several previous break ins and Draper faced breaking and entering charges. Women’s undergarments were the only items taken.
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Charles Hoff
No Large Cut Soon Of Federal Workers
Washington June 123 The head of the Civil Service Commission said there is little chance of a large reduction in federal employees while the current international situation persists. Chairman Harry B. Mitchell noted that most growth since pre war days occurred in defense organizations and would likely remain.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
Harry B. Mitchell
Beetles and borers head into county in coming weeks
County Agent Henry Shoemaker reports early signs of Japanese beetle grubs and borer moth activity across sections of the county. Beetle appearance expected late this month or July, with peak damage in July and early August. thousands of traps to be leased to the public. Spore dust likely as a control measure. Early potato crops advised to be treated with DDT as borer eggs are laid while corn remains small.
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Henry R. Shoemaker
Shoemaker
Jiotato
Suspended Sentence Given In Larceny Case At Emmitsburg
Joseph Theodore Peterson an 18 year old resident of Emmitsburg pleaded guilty to larceny of $24 from Harner bowling alleys and received a six month suspended sentence in the House of Correction after a hearing before Substitute Magistrate Edward J. Smith in Peoples Court this morning. Three other Emmitsburg juveniles were heard last Friday before Associate Judge Patrick M Schrauffer and sent home to their parents. Chief Booker Hiram C Wondring testified Peterson and a juvenile confessed entering the building and taking the money. The owner Mr Harner said the money was returned and asked for another chance. the magistrate warned the sentence could be revoked for future misbehavior and Peterson paid $1.80 in costs.
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Joseph Theodore Peterson
Emmitsburg
Harner
House of Correction
Edward J. Smith
Peoples
Booker
Hiram C Wondring
Peterson
St Johns High Alumni Banquet honors 60 plus attendees
The St Johns High Alumni Association held its annual banquet and reunion at Catoctin Country Club with over 60 alumni and guests. Charles A. Price served as toast master. officers for the coming year include President Paul B. Rhoads Jr, Vice President Paul G. Smith, Treasurer Helen Smith, and Secretary Frances Eisenhauer. Reverend Hogan and Reverend Jordan attended, along with outgoing president W Henry Decker. Martha Reynolds, class of 1925, marked her 25th anniversary.
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Alumni Association
Catoctin Country Club
Charles A. Price
Paul B. Rhoads, Jr
Paul G. Smith
Helen Smith
Frances R. Eisenhauer
James M. Hogan
St John’s Church
Herbert R. Jordan
W. Henry Decker
Martha K. Reynolds
Price
Martin T. Golihart
William B. Lebherz
Houdek Permitted To Remain In U S
Washington citizens today granted Vladimir Houdek former Czech UN representative permission to stay in the United States. The action followed concerns that he could face death if forced to return to Communist ruled Czechoslovakia after his May 16 resignation from his UN post.
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New Atomic Missiles Pose Problem of Adequate Defense
Washington reports on the rapid progress of long range guided missiles armed with atomic warheads. Experts warn only a world peace solution can effectively counter such weapons as nations race to develop defenses, with radar, anti missile systems, and costly gear demanding vast economies and strategic choices.
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NEA
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Forrestal diary notes link Amerasia case to Truman
The diary of late Secretary of Defense James V Forrestal is reported to contain a single Amerasia related entry. It records Forrestal asking that President Truman be informed of the circumstances amid an FBI raid and Senate inquiry on Amerasia, Jaffe, and confidential wartime documents. The report notes Jaffe's links to Amerasia and the Russian consul in New York. A second item notes profit taking in blue chip stocks and a police search for a drowning victim in Maryland.
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More Benefits Under Social Security Asked
Senator George of Gal said a broader social security program is needed to cover nearly 10 million more people under the old age and survivors insurance plan and raise benefits. He opened Senate debate on a revised bill, noting the 1939 benefit formula is outdated and that expansion aims to shift some public assistance burden to insurance. The measure would add about 760,000 beneficiaries this year, while excluding farmers and some professionals.
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George 19-Gal
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
George
Truman to release gambling information to Senate committee
President Truman is ready to open a large store of information to a special Senate committee investigating big time gambling and crime. By executive order he will give Senators access to confidential income tax returns and other government information on known and suspected underworld figures. Chairman Kefauver said he expects the executive order to be issued soon and the president promised full cooperation.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
Kefanger
D-Tenn
Three Perish As Oakland Home Burns
A fatal Oakland house fire claims three children in a two story frame structure after a washing machine exploded. Tommy Ash, five, Pegry Ash, two, and Wanda Lee Knox, twelve, died as the blaze swept through the home of Mr and Mrs Hamer Ash. Mrs Ash, Mrs Knox, and other relatives were critically injured and hospitalized. Firefighters recovered the children’s bodies, while investigators blamed the washing machine ignition and gasoline spread in the kitchen.
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Pegry
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Emerson Knox
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Sinc
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Garrett
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Oonkland Volunteer Fire Department
Contempt Case Considered in Amerasia Inquiry
Washington June 18 Senate investigators weighed contempt proceedings against Philip Jaffe for refusing to answer questions about the Amerasia magazine case. Jaffe, Amerasia editor, faced questions after a federal raid found government documents in the offices. Subcommittee counsel Morgan said citations against two other witnesses, Earl Browder and Frederick Vanderbilt Field, were recommended but no action taken yet.
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Senate
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Amerasia Magazine
Jafe
Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee
Earl Browder
Communist Party
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McCarthy
Wis
Field
Edward ?. Morgan
Morgan
Jaffe
Jaffr
Hartley Group Starts Right Wing Union Rival
Washington Jame 13. Fred A. Hartley Sr quits as head of the Tool Owners' Union and launches a movement for a right wing political organization to rival CIO PAC and AFL Labor League. Hartley, ex Republican congressman from New Jersey, chaired the House Labor committee and co authored Taft Hartley act. He has led the Tool Owners' Union since February 16, 1949, a group not a labor union but claims to represent investors farmers small businessmen and those living on savings.
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Fred A. Hartley
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