Observation Posts Named to Bow Roads in Frederick County
Supervisors for ten observation posts across Frederick and nearby towns were named by Frederick county civilian defense director Ernest Helfenstein Jr. The posts will be part of the Ground Observer Corps Aircraft Warning Service, with about 20 observers per post and chief observers chosen by the supervisors. Names include J Walker Carty in Frederick and John W Eldridge in Burgess among others. The system aims to provide aircraft flash message relay to filter centers as part of national defense efforts amid heightened Korea-related concern.
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Frederick
Ernest Helfenstein
Frederick County
State Director of Civil Defense
J. Walker Carty
Helfenstein
Myersville
Burgess
John W. Eldridge
Doubs
Carlos
David G. MelIntosh II
United States Air Force
Air Force
Ground Observer Corps
U. S
Ops
Eastern Air Defense Force
3Uill
Col
McIntosh
Helienstein
Washington
Department of Defense
National Security Resources Board
Auto Industry Ready To Turn Out War Goods
Detroit reports the nations giant auto industry built 29 billion dollars in World War II armament and could ramp up quickly if another emergency arose. Executives avoid specifics but the industry has a tentative arms production program and plants have been surveyed for adaptability. It is widely understood manufacturers know what they will be asked to produce. Leasing details follow for a separate property transaction.
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Detroit
Appeal Noted in Drunken Driving Case for Lloyd Bear
An appeal was filed in the case of Lloyd Bear of Smithsburg after his conviction for operating under the influence. Bear, released on $1,000 bond, testified at the hearing that shrimp meals and beer at a Frederick tavern preceded his stop on Carroll Parkway last Saturday. Officer R Arnold Simmons testified Bear staggered and spoke thickly at the scene, while Chief Fred Straley described the contrast in Bear's appearance between arrest and today. Bear cited a knee injury from World War II as the cause of his unsteadiness, and his mother defended him as sick, not intoxicated. The arraignments also included a traffic case handled by Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr and a guilty plea by Rhea L. Baxter for passing on a bill, with a $1.75 fine and costs. The arresting trooper was R A Myers on Route 240. June 20.
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Lloyd Bear
Route 1
Smithsburg
Manuel M. Weinberg
Peoples Court
R. Arnold Simmons
Bear
Carroll Parkway
Simmons
Fred M. Straley
Frederick
Middletown
Kome
John Bear
Wilbur F. Sheffield, Jr
Rhea L. Baxter
Francis Perrott
R. A. Myers
Engines Quit Parade For Fire At Rockville Plant
In Rockville on June 28 a fire damaged Redball Manufacturing Co pinball plant as eight nearby communities staged an equipment parade at Sandy Spring. Sixteen fire units and eight ambulances fought the blaze for two hours. One firefighter was overcome, others treated for heat exhaustion. About 3,000 spectators watched. Flames reportedly shot as high as 50 feet. The plant was nearly destroyed with estimated damage of 75,000 dollars.
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Rockville
Sandy Spring
Redball Manufacturing Co
Permits For Seven New Homes Issued
City engineer issued permits for seven new dwellings and three conversion projects plus miscellaneous construction work. Names include B J Kennedy Jr on Linden Avenue for 5000, Frank Miller on Grant Place for 7000, Ellis Wachter on Grove Boulevard for 15000, John Hinea on Culler Avenue for 310000, Richard Shaffer on Culler Avenue for 11000, Earl Hargett for two dwellings on West Seventh Street for 9000 each, and conversions for Clingan on Hamilton Avenue for 4000, Dodd on North Market Street for 1000, Long on East Fifth Street for 250. Other permits cover various additions and enclosures.
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B. J. Kennedy, Sr
Linden Avenue
Frank T. Miller
Grant Place
Ellis C. Wachter
Grove Boulevard
John F. Hinea
Culler Avenue
Richard Shaffer
Earl F. Hargett
West Seventh Street
C. Edgar Clingan
Hamilton Avenue
Charles M. Dodd
North Market Street
Lillian C. Long
East Fifth Street
C. W. Gregory
College Parkway
C. Calvin Long
East South Street
G. L. Townsend
Center Street
Marcus Simmons
East Patrick Street
F. S. Hammond, Jr
Military Road
Blanche L. Boone
Isabel B. Rebert
David Roberts
Willow Avenue
Unidentified Planes Detected Over Southern Japan Base
Nine unidentified planes were picked up on radar at a southern Japan base causing a 45 minute blackout. Five U.S. Air Force aircraft pursued into the night but contact was never established as the planes disappeared. It was a clear moonlit night ideal for bombing with Kokura also blacked out. The base blackout began at 9 30 p.m. local time.
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Japa
U.S. Air Force
Kokura
Kenshu
City To Have Quiet Holiday Over July 4
Frederick observes Independence Day with near total business shutdowns. Banks, government offices, and most stores close while a Baker Park band concert and free children’s films mark the day. Only Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company carnival fireworks occur sequence Monday and Tuesday nights. Motorcycle races at the Fair Grounds Monday expected to draw crowds. selective service office hours shift next week. Weather hints at mild skies with possible afternoon showers.
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Frederick
Baker Park
Truek
Walkersville
Court House
Fair Grounds
Selective Service (Craft Board
East Church Street
Taxes Off Saturday Oleo Price Is Cut
The 64 year old Federal taxes on oleo margarine vanish Saturday. Price cuts have largely occurred as manufacturers cut yellow margarine by about 19 cents per pound. They absorbed the 1 cent June tax to stay competitive for July tax free sales. Next Saturday price changes may be minor in states permitting yellow margarine. White margarine prices have also dropped significantly.
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Washington
Baltimore Youths Detained While Fishing Outsiders in Frederick
Two 12 year old boys from Baltimore were detained by Officer Marshall Murray after traveling to Frederick with fishing gear en route to Big Hunting Creek. They left home around 9 o clock claiming a fishing trip, carried a quarter each, and appeared unconcerned. Their father collected one boy later that night, while the youths suggested they might return when the Culler Lake season starts.
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Frederick County
Baltimore
Frederick
Big Hunting Creek
Marshall Murray
Culler Lake
No Request For Ground Forces Yet
Washington reports there has been no request from General Douglas MacArthur for authority to use Army combat troops in Korea. A spokesman stated no MacArthur report on his Korea inspection had been received, with a full briefing expected later. President Truman's policy was reiterated by Secretary Ross who declined comment and said no direct talks with MacArthur had occurred.
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Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Korea
MacArthur
White House
Charles G. Ross
Truman
Ross
Defense Department
Exchange Of Students Is Set In Spring
Frederick County Board of Education approves a spring student exchange for Frederick High School with Wyandotte High School Michigan near Detroit. Selected high achieving students will spend a week at Wyandotte as a reciprocal visit after Wyandotte students come to Frederick. The program mirrors a successful spring exchange with Newton Mass High School and aims to expand participation, with 25 or 26 local students to be chosen.
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Frederick County Board of Education
Frederick High School
Wyandalir
Mich
Detroit
Newton, Mass
Wyandotte High School
Frederick
Wyandotte School
Michigan
James B. Ranck
Arnold Fleagle
Evelyn Morton
Newton
David Henshaw
Board of Education
GOP Wants Action On Communist Control
Republican Senators pressed for congressional action on a Communist control bill before adjournment. They argue broad public support and seek to add the registration and restriction of Communists to major legislation. Leader Lucas and other Democrats oppose rushing final bills before July 31.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Lucas of Ilinois
Republican Policy Committee
U. S
Far Pacific
Taft
R-Ohin
Senate Judiciary Committees
B 26 Crashes Into Sea Near Japanese Airbase
A B 26 bomber returning from a mission over Korea crashed into the sea yesterday near a Japanese airbase, killing both crew members.
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Tokyo
Korea
Japan
Use Of Land Forces Is Up To President
Washington reports debate to whether American troops planes and ships should be sent to Korea to halt Communist advances. Tokyo sources note alert of some units but no decision, with the President to decide and MacArthur’s front visit cited as possibly signaling actions. Officials warn of risks and justify restraint, while UN policing and Asian stance complicate matters.
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Washington
Truman
Korea
Corm
Tokyo
U. S&s
Japa
United States
South Korea
Douglas MacArthur
United Nations
Asia
Blair House
North Koreans Blasted From Kimpo Airfield
Two U S bombers struck North Korean forces at Kimpo Field 22 miles west of Seoul, driving them from the airfield. South Korean troops occupied the air base at least temporarily as Seoul neared rebel control amid heavy street fighting nearing end.
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Tokyo
Kimpo Field
Seoul
Kunpo
FEAF
Guam
Kimpo
Uijongbu
Shihung
Suwon
Korea
Russian People Not Excited Over Korea
Moscow residents report no excitement or nerves over the Korea situation. People continue daily routines while following news in newspapers and on radio. The summer social season thrives for the diplomatic corps as parties flourish and interest in President Truman's radio address remains high.
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Korea
Moscow
Truman
Americans Newspaper Guild
Communist Front Speakers Rally At Madison Square Garden
In New York 9000 people gathered at the Hands of Korea rally at Madison Square Garden denouncing U S Korea policy. Speakers included Gus Hall Paul Robeson Ring Lardner Vito Marcantonio and Rev Richard Morford as the Civil Rights Congress promotes pro Communist views banned in Moscow groups labeled subversive by the Attorney General. The crowd attacked President Truman Gen Douglas MacArthur and State Department adviser John Foster Dulles calling for peace and an end to U S involvement in Korea.
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New York
Trumaty
Douglas MacArthur
U. S
Korea
Madison Square Garden
Civil Rights Congress
The
Daily Worker
Attorney General's Office
Gus Tall
Neuro
Paul Rebeson
Ring Lardner
Hollywood 10
Congress
Ito Marcantonio
American Labor Party
N. VW
Richard Morford
National Council of American« Soviet Friendship
United Nations Fleet Forming in West Pacific War Watch
Reported United States and allies build a West Pacific naval force with 18 U.S. warships, 22 to 23 British ships, New Zealand contribution, and Australian units in Japan. Seventh Fleet deployment under Truman, Philippine Sea carrier task force planned for long range missions. Australian government weighs recall of 3,000 troops to form new home defense nucleus amid Korea crisis.
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New York
United Nations
West Pacific
South Kori
Britain
U.S. Elret
Australia
Dee Straver
New Zeakand
T. S
United States
Far Pacific
Seventh Fleet
Truman
Navy
Philippine Sea
Canberra
Japan
Commonwealth
Report Red City Bombed
North Korean radio broadcast asserted today that 27 U S bombers blasted Pyongyang, the Communist capital, with 200 bombs weighing 100 to 1,000 pounds each. No confirmation followed. American warplanes are ordered to confine fighting to South Korea.
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Toksn
U. S
Pyongyang
South Korea
Holiday Death Toll Seen At 385 In July 4 Travel Surge
Chicago June 29 Three hundred eighty five may die and the biggest traffic jam in history will pile up in the 102 hours between Friday evening and midnight of July 4 the National Safety Council predicted. Nearly all drivers know holidays demand extra caution yet a reckless minority will cause about 285 deaths and 110 injuries if past trends repeat. A deed records sale of property near Bartonsville from Mr and Mrs Robert E Asbury to Mr and Mrs Gerald Moberly for about 3300 showing on stamps.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Moscow Line Blames U S South Korea Invasion Report
The Moscow press today accused the United States of directing an invasion of North Korea by South Korean forces. A New York dispatch to Treis cited 500 American military advisers and Gen Roberts boasting of creating a 100,000 strong force to press the assault, with American officials backing the puppet regime of Syngman Rhee.
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Moscow
Russia
United States
Korea
Syngman
Rhee
Korean Peoples Democratic Republic
Fane
New York
Russian
New Agency
Tre
Arth
Williamt JT
Roberts
Syngman Rhee
Arimairs
Yar Llerald Tribune
Tass
Marguerite Higgins
The
Herald Tribune
Walter Sullivan
New York Times
New Wave Of Selling Strikes Stock Market
New York reports a fresh wave of selling that hit the stock market as losses rose to about four dollars a share. The opening trend was foggy and selling orders poured into the exchange, with ticker tape lagging behind rapid transactions on the floor.
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New York
Exchange
Superforts and Warships Strike in Korea Front
General MacArthur returns from Korea as front lines stabilize along the Han river just south of Seoul. U S Superfortresses bomb Seoul airfields while U S naval forces and South Korean troops push a defensive line facing 25 000 Reds along a 75 mile front near Inchon and Suwon.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Korea
Han River
Fallers
Seoul
U. S
Japan
I Fiehon
Associated Press
Russell Brines
Brines
George E. Stratemeyer
U. S. Far East Air Forces
Stratemeyer
Boeing
Weir
Talmadge Loses Popular Vote But Is Nominated
Atlanta reports Georgia re nominated governor Eugene Talmadge who failed to win the popular vote. The county unit system propelled him toward another term amid unrest over racial issues. Former Gov. M. E. Thompson showed strength in the Democratic primary, leading in popular votes though the outcome hinges on county unit votes.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Herman Talmadge
Talmadge
M. BE. Thompson
Thompson
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Hansel E. Hurst
John S. Friedman
Newsopa Per Halhive
House
GOP
Communist Front
Yap
Wall
U.N
New Zealand
Red City
Bartonsville
Robert E. Asbury
Gerald
Moberly
U.S
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