Attempted Extortion Charged In Frederick Case
Edith Virginia Orem a 20 year old resident of Hast street was charged at Hagers town with intending to extort 25 by letter from Hansel E. Hurst operator of two Frederick restaurants and others in Winchester and Martinsburg. She was held on 1000 bond and arraigned before U S Commissioner G Welles Little. The letter demanded 25 under threat of involvement with the numbers racket. Post inspectors arrested her after the letter was turned over to the postmaster. She awaits action by the federal grand jury in Baltimore and is jailed in Frederick.
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Frederick
U. S
G. Welles Little
Hagerstown
Edith Virginia Orem
Hast Street
Hansel E. Hurst
East Patrick Street
Winchester
Martinsburg
W. Va
Little
Hurst
James A. Grove
Doris Carroll
Post Office
Federal Grand Jury
Baltimore
Uncle Sam runs low on coin supply
President Truman asked Congress for 1.43 million dollars to speed minting of pennies dimes nickels and quarters to meet demand for coins used in sales taxes tips and fares. An additional 3100 dollars was requested for the new budget year to continue minting, with current supplies said to be at a dangerously low level.
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Washington
Sam
Mooney
Truman
Congress
Camp Detrick Signal Corps Birthday Observed Saturday
The U S Army Signal Corps marks its 88th anniversary highlighting its Korea role and global duties Created by Congress on March 3 1863 the corps handles communications electronics photography and meteorology Its emphasis on rapid signal communications underpins command and operations at Camp Detrick with praise for civilian and military teams in maintaining telegraph telephone and radio links Also notes an extension on jail closure in Leesburg and ongoing improvements in communications gear and MARS program plans
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U. S. Army Signal Corps
Korea
Congress
Signal Corps
Vincent D. Chiodi
Camp Detrick
Chiodi
Atkenet
Local Telephone Company
Western Union Company of
Frederick
Battler
MARS
The
Air Force Communications Branch
Two Suspected Safe Crackers Shot in Maryland Ambush
Washington police and Maryland State troopers shot four suspected safe crackers at a shack on Bryan's Road in Charles County. George Satterfield, 19, was wounded in the abdomen and reported in serious condition. Richard M. James, 23, was hit in the left leg. The other two suspects Vernon Cooper, 20, and Bernard T. Lawson, 18, were jailed in La Plata after treatment.
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Washington
Maryland
Bryan's Road
Charles County
George Satterfield
GaHinger Hospital
Richard M. James
la Plata
Vernon Cooper
Bernard T. Lawson
Robert V. Murray
Washington Detective Bureau
No Intention To Kill Collazo Says
Oscar Collazo testified in federal court that he planned a demonstration in front of the Blair House residence on November 3 and did not intend to kill President Truman. He described his role with Griselio Tarquesola and denied any plan to shoot the President, as the jury watched.
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Washington
Oscar Collazo
Blair House
United States
Collazo
Torresola
Prospect 4 H Club Reports January February Meetings
The Prospect Girls' Club held its January meeting at the leader's home with six members, Mrs Foard Hood and Mrs Henry Magaha. New officers were elected: Rubie Weishaar president Janet Beck vice president Mary Irene Scheel secretary Beverly Jacobs treasurer Johanna Magaha reporter. Plans for the year were discussed and a lighting quiz followed a Study Center demonstration. Joyce Hood supervised recreations and refreshments were served. The February meeting occurred at Arlene Moxley's home with six members. They planned a community recreation night and Arlene Moxley led a Setting a Table demonstration. Johanna Magaha directed recreation and refreshments were enjoyed. The March meeting will be at Janet Wood's home per an order.
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Prospect 4-H
Prospect Girls’ Club
Foard Hood
Henry Magaha
Rubie Weishaar
Janet Beck
Mary Irene Scheel
Beverly Jacobs
Johanna Magaha
Janet Wood
Tourists May Flock To Harpers Ferry National Monument
Los Angeles Times reports Harpers Ferry West Virginia may become a national monument site, linking Civil War history with famed figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. The plan envisions 1,400 acres presented to Interior, highlighting the arsenal, John Brown raid, and scenic river gorge. The town’s 700 residents would gain renewed interest amid historic ruins and battlefield echoes. DOG OWNERS WARNED Regional Game Warden warns dog owners to restrict dogs from pursuing game March 1 to September 10, with summonses and magistrates enforcing compliance.
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Los Angeles
Ls Angeles
Calif
Harpers Ferry
William Towns
W. Va
Bert
Califoula
U. S
West Virginia
Department of Interior
National Geographic Society
John Brown
Brown
Federal
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Robert E. Lee
Jeb Stuart
Stonewall Jackson
Panhandle
Maryland
Virginia
Shenandoah
Potomac
Blue Ridge Mountains
Jefferson
Spain
Carl Sandburg
Robert Harper
Hall Rifle Works
United States
Benjamin F. Phebus
Publications from U S High Commissioner for Germany Arrive
The News receives three items from First Lieut. Pierge H. Gaver Sr. of Pen?erring, including Report on Germany for July to Sept. 30, 1950 and Information Bulletin for November and December 1950. The magazines will be placed in the C Burr Arte Library for public access.
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Germany
Pierge H. Gaver
U. S. High Commissioner
High Commissioner
C. Burr Arte
German Reorientation Highlighted by Three Publications
Three publications discuss the reorientation of the German people, presenting insight into social and political shifts, cultural recalibration, and evolving national identity amid postwar adjustments and emerging leadership.
Court News and Baseball Hit Milestones In Brief
Court records show Samuel A Gamell and Mary L Dunn obtaining marriage licenses in New York with ages 29 and 22 respectively and John H Breeden aged 21 wed Frances A Pettit aged 21 of Stanley Virginia. Property deeds record Clarence S Biser and wife transferring to Ruth Moberly for 10 dollars and vice versa. J Emil Frisk, first minor leaguer to 2009 hits, played 17 seasons from 1898 to 1914 finishing with 2183 hits.
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Samuel A. Gamell
Newton Hook
N.Y
Mary L. Dunn
Hudson
John H. Breeden
Frances A. Pettit
Stanley
Clarence S. Biser
Ruth Moberly
J. Emil Frisk
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Anna Schwartz
Donald Schwartz
Nancy Black
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State Board of Welfare and Institutions
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East Fourth Street
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