Great Southern PTG and Mfg Co News Brief
The Semi-Weekly News from Frederick Maryland notes its publication schedule and subscription rate. It claims Associated Press copyright for news dispatches and local reporting. The column opens with a claim of being well equipped and among the best, as a general newspaper notice.
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Great Southern Ptg
North Court S. Frederick
Associated
Nes
Associated Press
Colums
Havre
International desert research symposium urges arid land institutes
Leaders from an international desert research symposium call for establishing desert research institutes and field stations in arid regions to speed up transforming deserts into livable lands. The conference notes ancient regions thrived in warm climates and urges reclamation to support growing populations.
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Salem
Ions Educationa
Mnie
Tan
Mesopotamia
Self
Mediterranean
United States
South America
Africa
Australia
Illegal Frogging Lands Frederick Man in Jail
A Frederick man Douglas Crawford Falk was jailed 15 days with a $25 fine after pleading trespassing on a state fish refuge at the Lewistown hatchery. He claimed he was "just froggin" but the court said trespass on a refuge is a violation regardless of intent.
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Frederick
Lewistown
Froggin
H. Reese Shoemaker, Jr
Douglas Crawford Falk
North Market Street
Donald Gilbert Ith
Gilbert
Falk
Shoemaker
Peoples Court
Samuel A. Giles
Cnlored
Knoxville
Harry Quinn
Eula A. Nichols
Hagerstown
Harold Pilshorne
Jr. Hudson
O. Joseph Ke
Mahoney
Lawrence Rey Brightful
New Market
Sir Raymond LeRos Hockeil
Brunswick
Daniel Swomley
Ro O Arnold Simmons
Ernest Ro Kid
Pooles
Georke Crouse
Harriman Wins Delegates in Washington DC Democratic Primary
Harriman wins the District of Columbia Democratic presidential preference race at the July convention. He tops Kefauver 14,475 to 3,377 across 43 precincts with write ins for Russell, Stevenson, and Truman. Kefauver leads delegate tallies but Harriman gains momentum as the convention nears.
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Oe Mn
Pressaman
Ewil Oghts
Estes Keffauver
District of Columbia
Harrimans
Mutual Security
Demis
Beat- Kefang
Maxann
Floridas
Georgia
Richard Russell
Harriman Cla
Trut
Russell
Ilinois
Adlai Stevenson
Truman
Harriman
Kefauver
Associated Press
Russells
Dwight Eisenhower
Sen
Robert Taft
Denver
Washington
Taft
Eisenhower
Seer
W Harriman
Dumping Refuse Ban Brought to Head in Hagerstown
Washington County Commissioners ban open-field dumping under a 1950 health law after long disputes with Hagerstown. The ordinance allows hearings on complaints and imposes 10 to 25 dollar fines. Nearby residents cited odors and unsanitary conditions from a contractor dumping waste near Chewsville as hog feed.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
Board of Health
Chewsville
Commissioners
Court News and Marital Actions In Maryland District
Equity suit filed for absolute divorce by C Edward Hilgenberg against Le nore Clarke Hilgenberg. Margaret E Moser sues Keller H Moser for absolute divorce. Multiple marriage licenses listed for Theodore Koweleski and Myra Cassel. Florence Bradley and another party. Several property deeds recorded including transfers to Franklin D Miller Transit Company and others. Names listed include Joan Hann, Louie Mar, J Hooker Lewis, Ernest Delphey, Paul Mooley, Robert Barrett, Victor Palmer, F Scott Runkles, Brosius Homes Corp, Robert A Jones, Eugene Bishop, Katharine Fecher, Howard Smith, William Zimmerman, Maurice Dade, and Lulu Buhrman.
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Equity C
Edward Hilgenberg
Lenore Clarke Hilgenberg
Margaret E. Moser
Keller H. Moser
Theodore A. Koweleski
Huntington
W. Val
Myra Maxine Cassel
Havelock
N_C
Florence E. Bradley
Federalsburg
Chard A. Stotlemyer
Hagersteun
Loretta J. Baxer
Boonsoura
Norma
Ofichard Monroe Crum
Anna Deno
Walkville
Vane S Evler
Fox
Betty & . Goth
Woodspore
Hacamas
Takoma Pa
Virginia May Gratz
New York
Clyde Richard Car
Frederick
Beatrice Marie Mais
Airy Herbert
Manspeaxer
Hagerstown
June E. Pryor
Smithsburg
Joan L. Hann
Franklin D. Miller
Miler Transit Company
Louie G Mar
Joann W Hoyt
J. Hooker Lewis
Robert L
Ernest A. Delphey
Paul £. Mooley
H . Kieffer DeLatuter
Robert J. Barrett
Louise Holmes Seeber
Victor S. Palmer
Hifrank Toland
F. Scott Runkles
Albert S. Fernelius
Brosius Homes Corporation
Robert A Jones
Right Of Way Issue Raises County Roads Board Meeting
Right of way remains the central issue at the regular County Roads Board meeting with no solution beyond removing a road from the construction list if rights are not secured. Engineers and officials described delays caused by obtaining signatures on federal and state aid projects, and noted recent weather and materials delays affecting ongoing work on numerous roads and bridges.
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County Roads Board
Roger Willard
Bers
Willard
Hvatistown
Mapleville
Nike
Catoctin Creek
Jefferson and
Broad Ran
Bureau of Roads
Pole Bridge
Coffinberger and Mause, Inc
Sergeant Dietz A Baltimore Native Prominent Scout Leader
Sergeant Dietz, born September 30 1897 in Baltimore, rose to prominence as a long time Scoutmaster of Troop No. 268 part of the Francis Scout Reserve. He served in the police force and drew mail from far places such as Korea and Japan while teaching at schools and colleges including Cornell and Dartmouth. He married Helen J. Gartrett of Baltimore and had a civic role with the Beau Police Department.
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Dietz
Sears
Ular
Francis Scout
Armatreet Dd
Korea
Cornell
Dartmouth
Baltimore
Alfred J. Dietz
Grace G. Dietz
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
Pitchurch
Baltmore
Enrotter
M.lane
Gondyear
Virginia
Frederick
Save
Sythe Dnivers
Helen J. Gartrett
William G
Donald da
Hagerstown
Churen
Jun
Carroll Historical Society To Mark W Mad s Birthday
Carroll Historical Society plans a centennial celebration for the Western Maryland Railway Company begun largely through Carroll County efforts. An exhibit at Union Bridge High School features early engine sketches, local photos, and freight images with a color motion picture shown by Harold A Will. Speakers include Nathan Hales and others. officials from the railroad will attend.
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Western Marsyland Railway Company
Carroll County
Fister Society
Elmer A. Wolfe
Union Bridge
At & Pp
9Olein Halfenberger
Lulian Shipley
Nathan Hales
Am Roberts
Istus Sniner
Job Sturth
Baltimore
Washingta
Vania
Matowns
Harold A Will
Maryland
Thomas H Legg
Pauline Fuss
Unio Bridge
Erman Lasemaker
Carroll
Baltimore, Carroll and Fred Rail Road Company
Mar
John K. Longwell
Serair
Marin
Carrell S. Rinehart
Carrol
Iy Gs Trac
Roop
Legion Auxiliary Plans Reception At Brunswick Park
An urgent invitation extorded to each member of the Legion Auxiliary to attend a reception at Brunswick Park. Officers and hosting committee are arranging a home meeting, encouraging full participation from all members.
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Legion Auxiliary
Brunswick
Stead- Pos
BO Park
Huge Funds Sought to Finish Air Bases Worldwide
Pentagon officials push a massive construction bill to complete U.S. air bases at home and overseas. The measure aims to fund base projects amid security fears and potential fiscal clashes with Congress as the House advances the plan behind closed doors.
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Washington
Pentagon
Deered House
Mabviliien
Tos
Rome hears strong denial on germ warfare charges
June 4A article reports Gen Matthew Ridgway and Italy’s Communist Party secretary Palmiro Togliatti addressing bacteriological warfare accusations. Officials reiterate charges, warn of further actions after postwar trials.
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Rome
Matthew Bo Ridguas Palmiro Togliatti
Italy
Communist Party
New Photo System Installed in Clerk of Court Office
Ellis C. Wachter announces a new photographic deed recording system in the Clerk of Court's office. The setup includes a camera four flood lights and a timing control enabling exact duplication of original papers with negatives returned for archiving. The system already used in several Maryland counties will improve efficiency alongside the micro-file expansion as deeds increase.
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Ellis C. Wachter
E Court
Tne
Groupe
Bovi
Ohen
Hall of Reco Anenter
Wachter
Maryland
Allegany
Tem
State Comptroller
Waenter
Begains Jail Term In White Slave Case
William King Shoup 31 of Montgomery County began a 60 day jail term after being convicted in Baltimore of taking a 16 year old Hagerstown girl to New York for immoral purposes. He must also pay a $500 fine. An all male Federal Court jury deliberated over two sessions before returning the verdict. The jurors asked for clarification of the law during mid morning hours. Shoup admitted registering as husband and wife with the girl in a work hotel but said it was due to bad weather and unable shelter with relatives.
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Baltimore
William King Shoup
Hagerstown
New York
Shoup
Montgomery County
W. Calvin Chesnut
Chesnut
Frederick High School Summer Band Rehearsals Continue
The Frederick High School summer band, started in 1942 by Sperry Ly, will keep rehearsing and taking engagements this season. Directed by Mr. Storm, funds raised will buy needed instruments, including tympani and sousaphone gear. First engagement was at Walkersville playground. next at Baker Park under Recreation Commission auspices.
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Sperry Ly
Frederick
Storm
Walkersville Playground
Baker Park
Fraudulent overseas lumber sale probe widens
June 17 New York report notes fraud in government supplied lumber for overseas military bases. Investigations focus on shipments around New York City where many consignments were loaded, while officials declined to discuss details.
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Hives Lumber
Greenland
York City
PE Co honors Harry R as commercial representative
Harry R. has been named commercial representative for the Pecon Potomac Ed. He will enter service with the Naval Reserves. Mackley, with PE since, previously served in the Army and contributed to operations at a utility company housing facility.
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PE CO
Harry R
Naval
Mackley
Fred
UN Troops Hold Hill In Korea Frontline Clash
Seoul June 17 Chinese forces fired heavy artillery at UN defenders on a T shaped hill near Chorwon as battles raged along the 11 2 mile front. Allied troops reportedly held three rock knolls after counterattacks while U N air and artillery pounded enemy positions in a large bombardment described as the war’s most intense so far.
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Seoul
Korea
United Nations
Chorwon
S. N
U. N
City Police Inspect All Taxicabs Here
Chief Charles V. Main opened the semi annual taxicab inspection, twenty eight cars checked this morning with seven more to inspect tomorrow. Investigator Fred Straley accompanied him. Vehicles were in generally good condition with minor repairs needed. The inspection covered insurance and registration along with vehicle condition. Taxicab inspection is required twice yearly in June and December by law.
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Charles V. Main
Fred Straley
Local motorists lose licenses after driving violations
Six drivers in Frederick County had licenses suspended or restricted after hearings before Motor Vehicle License Reviewer BR Horn. Violations included reckless driving, speeding, and a double white line offense. Several drivers received driving probation or reprimands, with others denied license permission pending further action.
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Sx Local Motors
BR. F. Horn
Court House
Elmer Devil Cregzer
Route 2
Emmitsbure
Robert Lee Willams
Monrovia
Ger
Williams
Louis N. Cole
West Fifth Street
Lenhert
Cole
Guilot
Len
Robert Daniel Bagent
Frederick
Charles R. Busard
Monia
Cisson M. Brown
L. DeLauguter
Versville
Leonard Neal
Willie W. Thomas
Monrovia Ping
Clyde R. Carpenter
Garrett L. Davis
Lincoln Avenue
Harley F. Hanan
Hamilton Avenue
Charles Edward Smith
New Market
Mabley Wright
Camp Detrick
Leslie A. Huizell
Sjamsville
Alvin W. Mansfield
B. and
Q. Avenue
Frederick City Police seeks applicants for vacancies
Chief Charles V. Main invites men ages 23 to 45 to apply for Frederick City Police positions. Starting salary 2600 annually with yearly raises, probationary period, merit system, retirement benefits, and required high school education. Applications. physical and other exams by the Frederick City Police Commission.
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Charles V. Main
Aimiil i
Frederick City
Slain
McLaughlin to Carry Fight on Hospital Site
State Sen. McLaughlin protested the Health Department plan to pay 345000 for land for a new chronic disease hospital. He said the old county poor farm site offered free land and argued the Health Department plan would cost far more once access costs are included. Dr. Riley argued the proposed site is more convenient, near the current hospital and city plant, and could use its utility lines.
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Hagerstown
McLaughlin
Access
Washington County
Riley
Washinata County Hospital
Driver Cited After Stop Sign Collision on East Second Street
Clements, cited by Officer Denver Shook, failed to stop at a stop sign at East Second Street and Middle Alley, causing a collision with Edward D. Orrison’s westbound car on Second Street. Damage estimated at 150 dollars to Orrison’s vehicle and 125 dollars to the other car. no injuries.
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Withamville
Pontes d
East Second Street
Middle Ialey
Tuesda Clements
Denver Shook
Middle Alley
Edward D. Orrison
Walkersville
Second Street
Orrison
Paolesville
MacArthur Cleared to Attend National Convention
June 17 Army said General Douglas MacArthur may attend and keynote the National Convention without violating the ban on military political activity. The no politics order targets those formulating policy or executing Army tasks, not retired or non-tasked personnel.
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MacArthur
Washington
Army
Tiar Douglas MacArthur
Viala
Truman
Far East
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