March Gales Hit Frederick Airport and City Street
Roaring march gales reached 50 mph at times at Frederick airport and toppled a large poplar across Hamilton avenue. The fallen tree cut power to 15 to 20 homes until Potomac Edison restored service. Minor wind damage also affected two sheriff’s office window panes and light interference to telephone lines. Winds eased tonight as temperatures plunged toward 18 degrees with a forecast of cloudy skies.
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Frederick
Hamilton Avenue
T. Edgie Russell
Potomac Edison Company
City Street Department
Potomac Edison
Chesapeake and Potomac Teléphone Company
State Roads Commission
Cars Damaged In Collision on Route 340 near Jefferson
A two car crash on Route 340 Friday evening involved a Washington taxi and a second vehicle with Black occupants. The second car left the road, hit a utility pole, and the taxi required pushing off the highway. Several occupants were injured. A separate Route 15 crash near Harmony Grove this morning caused little damage and no known injuries.
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Tefferson
Route 340
M. J. Whitney
Washington
Harmony Grove
Deed Recorded for Site for Playground on Burck Street
Deed filed in the clerk’s office transfers about three quarters of an acre on Burck Street to the city for use as a public playground in memory of Col. E Austin Baughman. The 80 by 160 foot parcel may see summer development and will be discussed by the Recreation Commission.
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Burck Street
Douglas B. Hall
Washington
City Recreation Commission
Col
E. Austin Baughman
Hall
Charles H Conley
New Lead In Hit Run Probe Gets Nowhere
Maryland and city police pursued a possible out of county lead in the East Patrick street hit and run deaths of Mrs. Mary Della Dutrow of Dundalk and her daughter in law Mrs. Caroline Dutrow of Alliance. No information emerged to warrant charges. States Attorney Edwin F. Nirk said the investigation continues.
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Maryland
East Patrick Street
Mary Della Dutrow
Dundalk
Lonley Hearts Romeo Waiting For Big Band
Cambridge report: Clarence W. Buchanan, 49, jailed on polygamy and fraud charges over a possible six to nine marriages in 26 years. He hoped to post 20 090 bond after arrest in St. Louis following marriage to Cambridge nurse Vermeca Burke Elliott. He described himself as a St. Louis rooming house operator and claimed wives ranged across several states.
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Cambridge
Mass
Romeo
Clarence W. Buchanan
Buchanan
Casanova
St. Louis
Ina J. Cihula
Wee
White Sulphur Springs
Vermcca Burke Elliott
Hampton
N. H
Eliott
Nettie Brown
Binghamton
N. Y
Carol Carr
Natlie Montgomery
Dorothy Hudson
Greer
S. C
Emmitsburg Vigilant Hose Company weighs new gear
The Vigilant Hose Company of Emmitsburg considers buying a lighting unit and a portable two man pumper to aid night fires and creek rescues. The group will also buy coats boots and white helmets for officers. President Herbert W. Roger said eighteen fires had been fought so far in 1950.
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Emmitsburg
John J. Hollinger
Herbert W. Roger
Belgium government resigns amid Leopold II recall debate
Brussels reports the coalition Liberal and Social Christian cabinet quit after Liberal ministers resign and the Prime Minister says he will go to the Prince Regent. Workers staged 24 hour strikes across Walloon regions with about 100000 striking over Leopold's return while nationwide advisory referendum showed 57.6 percent in favor.
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Brussels
Belgium
Liberal
Leopold II
Fremier Gaston Eyskens
Social Christian
P. W. Seghers
Eyskens
Leopold
Walloon
Arthur Gailly
Charleroi
Ship Rammed and 11 Drowned Near Halifax Harbor
A Nova Scotia trawler the Gertrude De Costa was rammed and sank after a collision with the Island Connector off Halifax harbor. Of 17 crew, 11 perished, including Capt. Hassenn Knickle and his father Otto, with six survivors from Nova Scotia. The Connector brought the survivors to port and reported no visible damage.
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Halifax
N. S
Nova Scotia
Halifax Harbor
Gertrude de Costa
Yarmouth
N.S
Interisland Steamship Co. Ltd
Grand Bank
Newfoundland
Hassen Knickle
Lunenberg
Otto
George Schrader
Dave
de Costa
Morton Tanner
Blue Rocks
Tanner
Lost Bull Found Strayed Not Stolen Says Sheriff
The Holstein bull of Claude Droneburg weighing 800 to 1,000 pounds was reported missing Friday as stolen in New Midway. Officials today said the bull had strayed to Ralph Castle’s nearby property, echoing bylaw reports that many alleged livestock thefts are actually strays.
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Claude Droneburg
Unusual Cold For A Month Foretold Across East and Nation
Washington reports the Weather Bureau predicts unusual cold for the eastern two thirds of the nation next month. Jerome Namias states temperatures will be below normal in that region but near normal across the rest. Rainfall is expected to run heavier than average in the south central southeastern and northwestern areas, with normal rainfall elsewhere.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Jerome Namias
Truman's Diet Found Too Rich For His Health
President Truman weighs 175 pounds and doctors say his diet is too rich. Brig. Gen. Wallace H. Graham criticizes Navy cooks for frying in butter and urges simpler fare like cornbread and greens at the Winter White House in Florida. He notes Truman’s health remains good aside from weight and heart-to-heart talks with cooks.
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Key West
Fla
Truman
Wallace H. Graham
Graham
Myr.Truman
Navy
Mr. Truman
General Graham
Washington
Florida
Fen
White House
Missing West Point Cadet Believed Slain
Richard Cox a 21 year old West Point cadet from Mansfield Ohio disappeared January 14 on a dinner date with a man called George. A nationwide search led by Lt Col Howell and aided by the FBI and state police continues with a New York police helicopter to join Tuesday. Cox had served as an enlisted man in Germany and told cadets of his prior service.
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West Point
N. Y
Edwin N. Howell
U. S Military Academy
Tom
Richard Cox
Mansfield, O
George
New York
Army
Criminal Investigation Division
FBI
Cox
Germany
Rough Atlantic Makes Even Goldfish Sick
New York report from March describes rough North Atlantic seas causing seasickness among travelers and a shipment of goldfish onboard. Bronx Zoo aquarium experts note goldfish are especially sensitive to rough waters and prefer calm bow waters.
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New York
North Atlantic
Washington
Europe
Bronx Zoo Aquarium
Inmate Sentenced for Traffic Fines in Maryland
Thomas Hudson Hall of Norfolk Virginia was ordered to serve 180 days in jail after failing to pay fines totaling 250 dollars on five traffic charges. An arrest was listed Friday evening for Clyde Helsey of Front Royal Virginia charged with intoxication. held on $3 bond plus costs pending hearing.
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Upper Marlboro
Thomas Hudson Hall
Norfolk
Clyde Helsey
Front Royal
Kanade
Sheld
Bergman May Face Moral Turpitude Bar on California Return
Los Angeles March 1841 Iris Bergman may confront the moral turpitude clause as she seeks custody of her daughter. H R Landon district immigration director says the law applies to felonies or crimes involving moral turpitude, though he doubts it would apply in her case. Washington officials note policy limits comment until a formal re entry request is made.
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Los Angles
VU. S. Immigration Service
Ingrid Bergman
California
H. R. Landon
Edwin C. Johnson
b-Cole
Washington
Landon
Miss Bergman
Letters And Documents Are Stolen From State House Archives
Massachusetts authorities disclosed the loss of valuable Revolutionary era papers from the State House archives. Missing items include letters by Washington Adams Revere Franklin Arnold Stuyvesant. Experts estimate values around eight hundred to over one thousand dollars per letter, with dealers noting difficulty selling such items. Police have alerted markets in New York Philadelphia Chicago and other cities.
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Boston
Massachusetts State House
George Washington
John Adams
Paul Revere
Benjamin Franklin
Benedict Arnold
Peter Stuyvesant
Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
Francis &. Kelly
Kelly
Chicago
Newberry Library
Washington
Ralph Newman
New York
Philadelphia
Explosion Destroys Block In Statesboro Wounding Three
An early morning explosion at the C O Smith feed store on South Main Street caused a fire that destroyed five one story buildings in Statesboro Georgia. Emmett Anderson and an unnamed Black man were injured along with a man named Wommack in a jewelry store. Louis Allen reported the blast and fire response from local and Savannah crews. The cause remains unknown and several businesses including Bowen Furniture Company C H Cissitt barber shop and a pool room were damaged. Stateboro has about 6009 residents in the tobacco belt.
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Tere
Savannah
Louis Allen
C. O. Smith
South Main Street
Bulloch County
Emmett Anderson
Market Steers Narrow Course In Calm Trading
New York report shows stock market moving with small price changes and many issues unchanged from Friday’s closing levels in light, steady trading.
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New York
40 Crewmen Saved Near Eniwetok
All 40 crewmen of the net tender Elder were rescued near Eniwetok after a week adrift in shark infested waters. The Comstock recovered 26 men from rafts and a bent craft at 3 18 p m. (8 15 p m est) as Piedmont reached the stricken ship and reported the remaining 14 in good shape. The Elder had fought a fire and explosions after leaving Hawaii March 10 and was later found overdue near Johnston Island prior to the atomic tests.
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Pearl Harbor
Navy
Comstock
Piedmont
Fider
William F. Adams
Wilmar
Calif
Adams
Eniwetok
Central Pacific
Hawaii
Johnston Island
A. W. Brewster
Heavy Snow Strikes West Virginia With Mountain Snowfalls
The Roads Commission reports heavy snow in northern and central West Virginia counties. Nine inches blanketed mountains near Elkins, six inches along State Route 15 between Webster Springs and Valley Head, six inches on U S Route 25 from Huttsville to Durbin, several inches around Bartow, and three inches at High Spot. Crews deployed to clear highways.
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Charleston
W. Va
The
Roads Commission
Elkins
Webster Springs
Valley Head
Randolph County
Huttonsville
Durbin
Pocahontas County
Bartow
Preston County
Contempt Hearing Set In Alimony Case
Mrs. Maxine E. Selss seeks contempt against Sterling A. Selss for non payment of alimony in Equity Court. Hearing scheduled March 28 at 11 a.m. to show cause why he should not be held in contempt. She states he owes about 32 dollars in arrears of seven dollars weekly.
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Ordlang
Maxine E. Selss
Equity Court
Sterling A. Selss
Thurmon
Seiss
Diplomat Jessup to testify amid McCarthy charges on Communists
Ambassador Jessup prepares to answer McCarthy claims that Communists infiltrate the State Department as he testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee. The inquiry widens with criticism from Peurifoy, who calls McCarthy’s accusations a danger to U.S. foreign policy. John S Service is recalled for loyalty review.
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Washington
Marchy
Philip Co Foes
Mccarthy
State Department
Wisconsin Republican
Department
John S Service
At-Laree Jessup
Tig
Capitol
Jesup
Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee
Jessup
Brander
Tessup
John E. Peurifoy
Waeler
Peurifoy
U. S
Gull Law Association
Peurifor
Conscience-Stricken Cumberland Youth Turns Himself In
A 27 year old Cumberland resident surrendered at Barracks B of the State Police after admitting he took gas worth $2.58 at a Cumberland service station and drove away. He said he planned to return Sunday to settle the remaining bill of $215 minus 65 cents already paid.
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Cumberland
Gene Appleby
State Police
Appleby
Washington
Dixmude Sails in Western Europe Aid Program Shipment
The French aircraft carrier Dixmude sailed from Norfolk Virginia on March 18 carrying the initial units of a billion dollar military aid program for Western Europe.
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Norfolk
Dixmude
Western
Europe
Mrs Madsen Sentenced 15 Years for Murder in Germany
Yvette Madsen of Brooklyn was found guilty by a three judge American occupation court in Frankfurt of deliberately killing Lt Andrew E. Madsen in Oakland, California. She received a 15 year sentence to Alderson Federal Reformatory, with appeals planned.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Yvette Madsen
Brooklyn
Andrew Be, Madsen
Oakland
Calif
Madsen
Bruinette
Maximim
Federal Reformatory For Women
Alderson
W. Va
Lima Gower
Cumberland
American Court of Appeals
Nuernberg
Andrew E. Madsen
All-Time Low In Red Zone in Berlin Currency Crisis
In Berlin the Soviet backed East mark plunged to historic lows amid fears of East German reform. West Berlin exchanges opened at the worst rate since 1948 as East mark trades collapsed to one-tenth of the west mark on the black market. Officials claimed the rate would hold but warned the drop could continue next week.
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Berlin
Soviet Zone
East Germany
West Berlin
Moscow
Soviet Union
Germany
Geremany
Ready to go home for good for Little Mike Reetor
Washington reports Little Mike Reetor aged five, after almost two years in a hospital recovering from burns covering about seventy percent of his body. He is near readiness to return home permanently.
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Washington
Mike Reetor
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