Brannan Targeted by Fake Want Ad In Coat Mystery
Washington March 11 Secretary of Agriculture Charles F Brannan became the target of a fake want ad tied to the famous RFC mink coat investigation. The ad offers a natural pastel royal mink coat at 1600 Penn Ave and links Brannan to the garment held by Mrs E Merl Young. Brannan denied any connection and said the ad causes constant phone interruptions. The incident highlights lapses in the Star’s telephoned ad screening process amid RFC probes.
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Masks For Civilian Use Being Developed
Washington reports that civilian masks for protection against chemical and biological warfare are under development. Commander Frank R. Philbrook, deputy director of preventive medicine, says they will be available to those near likely targets. Training against biological warfare has begun for key federal personnel.
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Car Hits Building in Bel Air Leave Damages Estimated
Delauter driving a 74 Lincoln struck a West All Saints Street apartment building Saturday night. Damage estimated over 285 dollars. no charges filed. Officer Norman Trump cited a steering-rock caused loss of control. Delauter claimed brake-rock. No building damage reported. Also notes Bel Air weekly Gazette sale and merger with The Aegis due to Capron military service uncertainty.
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Troops Issue May Be Forced On House
Washington March 11 Administrations moves to send ground forces to Europe sparked a Republican bid to force House action. Rep Ahrends with policy committee backing proposed an amendment requiring Congressional approval to assign U S divisions to the North Atlantic Pact army. Sen Knowland warned of a joint resolution to set political policy if needed.
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Stolen Gold And Silver Tableware Recovered In Van Nuys
A tele phone lineman sparked the recovery of eight thousand dollars worth of gold and silver tableware stolen from Sabu Dastagir last November. A damaged wooden chest hid the pieces in a ditch revealing a 79 piece gold and sterling silver tea set and two Air Force medals. Police could not locate Sabu to inform him of the find. A separate crash on North Market Street near City Hall caused about two hundred fifty dollars in vehicle damage and minor injuries were not reported. Over five million U.S. homes lack flush toilets according to a federal statistic.
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Auction Brings 48 for Book Set at Public Sale
Martin Wachter of Charlesville sold items at a public sale Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to dark. A two volume Williams History of Frederick County brought 48 from a private collector. other prices included living room suite 117.50 and leather rockers 12 each. The sale also featured fine linens and handiwork from the seller's deceased wife. A 4-H Assembly at Damascus High School observed National 4-H Club Week with talks by club members who won trips.
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Iglerk
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Damascus High School
Chinese Minister Demands Harsh Justice Across Peiping Courts
Hankong March 11 Shih Liang Red China female Minister of Justice orders courts to end mercy for all suspected opponents. She says anti Reds have been lenient and now heads must roll under new penalties for crimes against the State. Details reached this British colony. She says courts may shoot for intentions and rulings may be retroactive. Spring vacation noted for Damascus High School with noon dismissal March 22 and return April 2 after Easter assembly.
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Fifty War Dead Coming Home
Fifty American war dead from four services embark for home from Yokohama Japan as the first returns from Korea. They range from private to general and include varied creeds and races. Bodies were identified positively and will be released to families with escorts as their transport sails to San Francisco.
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Japan
Korea
America
Parallel 38
Pusan
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Randall
Manufacturers May Have To Roll Back Prices
Washington reports the Office of Price Administration is studying an order to roll back price boosts tied to the Korean war. Harold Leventhal said the measure could cut prices for many products while raising some in certain sectors. The order would replace the general price freeze active since January 27 and hold prices to late December through January levels.
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Harold Leventhal
Office of Price Administration
OPS
NBC
Leventhal
America United
Jap Fishing Boats Being Seized: Ask Protection
Tokyo reports the Japanese government formally asked General MacArthur for protection of Japanese fishing boats off Asian coasts. Spokesman Keiichi Tasuke said seizures by Soviet Russia and by China and Korea patrol boats have increased in recent weeks.
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