Local Man Injured In Explosion At Camp Detrick
A Camp Detrick civilian, Lewis A. Rice, 18 Each Church Street Frederick, suffered severe injuries when a compressed air cylinder exploded in a building at 8 45 am. He was treated at the Camp Detrick Infirmary and moved to Baltimore’s Marine Hospital. Rice lost his left forearm near the elbow and had multiple lacerations. Col Fred J Delmore ordered an immediate investigation.
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Camp Detrick
Lewis A
Bud) Rice
Church Street
Frederick
Marine Hospital
Baltimore
Rice
Fred J. Delmore
Roger R. Rice
Clarke Place
Lewis A. Rice and Sons
West Patrick
Court Streets
Waste dumped on highways to be halted by officials
A joint meeting at Winchester Hall, with Health Department officials, State Police, and State Roads Commission representatives, approved steps to curb highway dumping. The plan cites Section 197A of Article 66 and bans disposing of glass, cans, insanitary matter, or other harmful substances on or near highways and bridges, with penalties up to 100 dollars or three months imprisonment. Attendees included Dr Forbes Burgess, Walter Comer, J Alfred Catsail, Capt Charles Magaha, and Silas Kuhn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
State Roads Commission
Winchester Hall
Forbes Burgess
Frederick County
Walter Comer
J. Alfred Catsail
Sanitation
Charles W. Magaha
State Police
Silas Kuhn
Little League Meeting Called For Thursday
Frederick’s Little League holds an eight o clock Thursday meeting at Staley Park Recreation Hall. President James A. Grove invites all Little League members, adults in the baseball loop, and interested citizens to attend. Wed dle and Lipps pitched to a 17 to 0 shutout of the South End Civic Association nine for the Lions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Staley Park Recreation Hall
James A. Grove
Little League, Inc
Weddle and
Lipps
South End
Lions
Longest Day of the Year Promises Rain Ahead
Forecaster predicts a rainy start to the longest day of the year with showers or thunderstorms expected by Thursday evening and continuing Friday. Warm humid conditions persist as a system moves through the Ohio Valley, reducing a bullpen deficit as rainfall deficits remain.
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Ohio Valley
Woman Fined $100 After 3 Accidents
Mabel Dolores Pomeroy of the 100 block West South Street was fined $100 and costs after a guilty finding for driving under the influence. Magistrate Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr. heard the case in Peoples Court this morning. Police said she struck three cars on South Bentz Street after 5 pm Tuesday, with damages noted at about $131 to Bernard Kefauver’s car. A second collision involved Doris Birely. a third occurred with no reported damage. Zimmerman, listed as owner, rode as a passenger. States Attorney Charles A. Price prosecuted. Other docket items included fines for Burgdorf, Warfield, and multiple collateral forfeitures for traffic infractions.
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Mabel Dolores Pomeroy
West South Street
Wilbur F. Sheffield, Jr
Peoples Court
Pomeroy
George Hoffman
South Bentz Street
Bernard Kefauver
West All Saints Street
Kefauver
Bentz Street
Taney
Rockville
H. Reese Shoemaker, Jr
James H. Rouzee, Jr
Frederick
Burgdorf
Earl Marquiss
Hagerstown
Allen M. Warfield
Woodsboro
Shoemaker
Warfield
Ruth Burns
Gwyneth Eigenbrode
Braddock Heights
Richard Snyder
Canton
Alyce Whiteside
Elgin
William Roberson
Buffalo
N. Y
Kenneth William Reed
New Midway
James W. Rouse
Baltimore
Harold Messner
Hyattstown
Robert Schimmel
York
William McCall
Essex
Leonard Springmann
Owings Mill
August Shurber
Royal Oak
Mich
Alfred Gieske, Jr
William King
Edward Cranswick
Worcester
Mass
Alfred Ries
Washington
Leroy Gertz
Cleveland
Ellen Klopp
Bethesda
William Abraham Hemp
Jefferson
Harold Norwood Martin
Harrisonburg
H. P. O'Brien
James H. Rouzee
D. A. Tucker
M. J. Whitney
W. K. May
British Delegates To Quit Iran Amid Oil Crisis
London reports Foreign Secretary Morrison announced Britain’s Tehran mission to return home while Iran’s Mossadegh ordered officials to take full authority over the Anglo Iranian Oil Company. He vowed to keep oil flowing as cabinet meets after failed talks. Iran names officials to manage northern fields at Kerman shah.
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London
Herbert Morrison
Tehran
Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
Iran
Mohammed Mossadegh
Mossadegh
Hussein Fatima
AOIC
Abadan
United States
Kermanshah
Dismissal Of Bill Sought In Equity Case In Middletown
Eleven defendants in a Middletown equity case seek dismissal of the suit arguing no amended bill was filed after a demurrer, with judges ordering show cause by July 5. Also reported are two juveniles picked up after bicycle thefts near Camp Detrick, Mayor Rowe admitted to Naval Hospital for heart trouble, and a PSC hearing set for Aug 15 on Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co rate hikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Court of Equity
Lawrence F. Rudy
Emma Rudy
Ralph R. Rudy
Patrick M. Schnauffer
West Seventh Street
Camp Detrick
Y.M.C. A
Arnold Simmons
William C. Roderick
Rowe
Annapolis
Roscoe C. Rowe
Naval Hospital
H. G. Edrington
Baltimore
Public Service Commission
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of
State Firemen To Award Certificates At Cumberland Convention
The Fire Service Extension committee of the State Firemen's Association will award meritorious service certificates to local instructors from the Fire Service Extension Department of the University of Maryland for firemen training conducted over the past year. Emory L. Carmack of Frederick earns the certificate for advanced classes at Boonsboro. Delegates from Cumberland area travel to the convention, with Philip H. Beard Walkersville, Robert L. Smith, and W. Bartgis Storm among attendees. Beard serves on the executive committee, Smith chairs the auditing committee, and Storm is a past president of the State association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Service Extension Committee
State Firemen's Association
Fire Service Extension Department
University of Maryland
Cumberland
Emory L. Carmack
Frederick
Boonsboro
Philip H. Beard
Walkersville
Robert L. Smith
W. Bartgis Storm
Association
Mr. Beard
Mr. Smith
Mr. Storm
State Association
98 Planes In Battle Over North Korea
Tokyo reports the Korean War air war features a double-deck dogfight involving 98 aircraft. Red planes suffer heavy losses as UN Sabres and Mustangs clash with MiG-15s and Stormoviks, while ground fighting inclines near Punchbowl Valley and Kansong. News notes UN dominance in the eastern front area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Korea
Punchbowl
United Nations
Kansong
Yangen
U. N
Fifth Air Force
Reds
Two Nation Blunder In Korea Zacharias Says
Rear Admiral Ellis M. Zacharias retired told Kiwanis delegates Korea was a blunder by both Russia and the United States. He said Korea was not on the Russian timetable and that the United States could have prevented it with needed measures in the area. He urged accountability to avoid future mistakes.
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St. Louis
Korea
Russia
United States
Ellis M. Zacharias
Naval Intelligence
Kiwanis International
Zacharias
U. S
Shippers And Seamen Meet To End Coastal Shipping Tie Up
New York June 204 Shippers and CIO seamen called to talks after mediators set a meeting to end the five day disruptions across Atlantic and Gulf ports. Mills said unions agreed to join discussions amid wage dispute concessions, sparking hope for an early resolution of the nationwide stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
CIO
Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Clyde M. Mills
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
CIO National Maritime Union
Maine
Texas
Huge US military build program urged by Marshall
Secretary of Defense Marshall asked Congress to approve a vast 6.36 billion dollar military building program saying it is dictated by current international tension. He proposed 4.5 billion to start, with completion aimed within two years, for the fiscal year beginning July 1. The plan includes Air Force major share, with secret projects exceeding 1.5 billion and a large allocation for Camp Detrick near Frederick for germ warfare research.
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Washington
Marshall
Congress
Defense Department
House
Rayburn
Russell
Gale
Rep
Vinson
Senate
House Armed Services Committees
Air Force
Conaress
Army
Navy
Qolynstead Base
Pennsylvania
Department
White Sands Guided Missiles Proving Ground
New Mexico
Alaska
Guam
Okinawa
Japan
Philippines
Connecticut
Iowa
North Dakota
West Virginia
California
Virginia
United States
Maryland
Zoning Case Set For July 2
The City Board of Zoning Appeals will hear Robert E. Dailey’s request to open a funeral home at 1201 North Market Street on July 2 at 7 p.m. The move follows a mayoral Aldermen vote allowing funeral homes in residential areas if approved by the ZBA.
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City Board of Zoning Appeals
North Market Street
Board of Aldermen
Robert E. Dailey
Valentine
City Hall
Court Directs Withdrawal From Estate Sale Inheritance
The Orphans Court ordered removing specific items from a public sale of the late Gertrude S. Bowers estate. Margaret L. Lucas claimed ownership of a dropleat kitchen table two chairs and an antique glass bowl bought years ago and lent to her mother, arguing they are not part of the estate and must be returned. Oil shares rose modestly in New York trading as investors paused amid steady prices and few large moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans Court
Gertrude S. Bowers
Margaret L. Lucas
Robert E. Clapp, Jr
New York
Striking Pilots Ignore Return Order At United
Chicago June 200b Striking AFL pilots of United Air Lines ignore the U S Mediation Board directive to end an illegal walkout. The dispute with the company lasts 32 months over hours and mileage amid the Caster planes in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
AFL
United Air Lines
U. S. Mediation Board
APL Air Line Pilots Association, International
End Hearing On Salisbury Complaint
A special Salisbury committee finished hearings into allegations by ex fireman W Rayfield Hawkins. Fire Chief W Austin Moore and others denied drinking gambling and women at the Salisbury fire house. Hawkins, discharged after going public, called the inquiry a whitewash and refused fingerprinting in a related Massachusetts arson matter. The witnesses contradicted Hawkins on all charges, noting social games at the station and that only a total loss house prevented pursuing water use.
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Salisbury
W. Austin Moore
George Vickers
W. Rayfield Hawkins
Hawkins
Massachusetts
John E
Jacob, Jr
Jacob
Moore
Richard Sheriden
Chief Moore
Byrus Named New Fire Head at University of Maryland
Cumberland reports Robert I. Byrus will be named chief of the Fire Extension Service at the University of Maryland. He previously led similar work at Town State College and will replace James W. Just after Just resigned amid criticism of Dr. Byrd’s administration. Justiça's plan to double the budget is defended by Byrd as political tempests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Byrns
James W. Just
Byrd
Just
Irving W. Johnson
Firemen’s Association
Johnson
Pinball Operators In Worcester Face Arrest
Ocean City June 20 authorities moved to seize pinball operators in Worcester County as State's Attorney John de Sanford campaigns to end gambling. He targets big time owners while raids caused about 200 one ball machines to go underground after operations in Worcester and Berlin. Sheriff Edwin Lynch issued warrants for gambling law violations.
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Ocean City
Mid
John de Sanford
Worcester County
Lim
Mark 30th Anniversary Of Auxiliary
The Francis Scott Key Post Auxiliary marked its thirtieth founding anniversary with a dinner meeting at the Legion Home in Frederick Tuesday night led by Mrs. Katherine Stull. More than 100 members and guests attended, including Maryland officers. Speakers noted three members who later served as Department president, and a ceremonial retired and renewed district colors with new standards presented by Serat. Fox. notes highlighted community roles and Girls State leadership.
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Francis Scott Key Post
Legion Home
East Church Street
Katherine Stull
Auxiliary
Legion
Maryland Department
John H. Albaugh
Frederick
Cornelia Rodark
Kenneth Fogle
Face
Sergi Alonzo Fox
Ca. A
115Th Infantry
MNG
William M. Storm
Elmer Munshower
Earl Gilbert
ED John Wisher
Poourbaugh
Indianapolis
James Rooney
Baltimore
Maryland
Richard Bowers
Bruns Wiel
Western Maryland
Frank Lynch
Clarence Marks
Hagerstown
J. Alfred Catsail
George E. van Fossen
George Ramsburg
Joseph H. Holdcraft
Fox
Alvey M. Norwood
Francis
Girls State
Virginia Donalotti
Mabel Needy
Edith Atwell
Bailey Mercer
Isaac Mervis
Helen Johnson
Warren Boulden
Samuel Campbell
Frances Birely
Cornelia Rodock
Claggett Ramsburg
Warren Faces Senate Testimony Third Time for Fuller Warren
Washington June 2011 The Senate Crime committee for the third time asked Gov Fuller Warren of Florida to appear before it in Miami. It threatened further action unless he accepts or gives satisfactory response before noon tomorrow. OUT ON BAIL Atlee W Reeder posted 2000 bond before Magistrate H Reese Shoemaker Jr for release pending September grand jury action after arrest on assault and battery with intent to carnally know a girl under 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Crime Committee Today
Fuller Warren
Florida
Miami
Atlee W. Reeder
West Seventh Street
H. Reese Shoemaker, Jr
Reeder
Round Up Seizes 16 Plotters In U S Subversion Case
Washington reports FBI roundup of 16 Communist party officials in New York and one in Pittsburgh as 21 more face indictment for planning violent overthrow. Attorney General and FBI Director describe defendants as prominent party officials with long service. Court rulings on the 1940s Smith Act influence ongoing legal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBI
New York
Pittsburgh
Washington
Communist Party
United States
Bring Lough
Sifteen
Supreme Court
McGrath
J. Edgar Hoover
U.S
Hoover
U.S. A
National
Stile Communist Party
Hurley Attacks State Dept in Senate MacArthur Probe
Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hurley former ambassador to China says the State Department sacrificed World War I principles and calls for an end to appeasement while testifying on MacArthur ouster. He accuses Acheson of injustices and asserts documents were taken out of context in the probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Patrick J. Hurley
China
State Department
Hurley
Senate
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Truman
Pacific
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
State Acheson
White House
Acheson
Falls Upon Glass Injures Westminster Child Wrist
On Saturday evening three year old John Wayne Barnhart son of Mr and Mrs John Preston Barnhart and brother of Bailey P Barnhart of Westminster Route 1 fell on a broken glass and cut his wrist He was taken to Annie M Warner Hospital Gettysburg Pa where nine stitches were set in his arm He is getting along nicely.
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John Wayne Barnhart
John Preston Barnhart
Bailey P. Barnhart
Westminster
Route 1
Annie M. Warner Hospital
Gettysburg
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Detrick
Britain
North Korea
Jobn
Paul Martin
Byrus
Warren
M’ Arthur
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