Man beaten and robbed by two held in jail
A 70-year-old Normsville man was beaten and robbed by a man and a woman after meetings at a South Market Street tavern. Dorothy Grazer 34 of Copley D and Henry Yeardley 34 of Donora Pa are held in jail on assault and robbery charges pending Friday magisterial court hearing. Bennett was hospitalized but expected to discharge later today.
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Normsville
Frederick Memorial Hospital
William Bennett
South Market Street
Harlan DeGrange and
King
Dorothy Eileen Grazer
Copley, D
Henry Yeardley
Donora
West Church Street
Taft Must Take Wisconsin Or Drop Out
Sen. Aiken warns Taft will be out of the race unless he wins Wisconsin’s April 1 primary decisively. Sen. Watkins predicts a tight race to the GOP convention with Eisenhower, Taft, and Stassen in contention, amid Minnesota write-in results boosting Eisenhower. Wisconsin primary rules suppress write-ins. Warren supporters urge Eisenhower votes to shift delegates if Warren falters.
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Washington
Sen
Aiken
R-Vi
Taft
Wisconsin
Watkins
Utah
Eisenhower
Minnesota
Harold E. Stassen
New Hampshire
Stassen
Earl Warren
California
Warren
Warrent
Truce Talks Suggested in Korea Amid Deadlock
U N command signals off the record talks to break Jong crisis over prisoner exchanges and secret negotiations may occur with only final outcome disclosed. Allied officials say no daily briefings will be issued as staffers agree on ten entry points for troops and supplies to Korea during potential armistice efforts.
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Musan
U.N
Korea
U. N
Mto Korea
Labor Dept Funds Cut Ten Percent
Washington March 20 The House Appropriations committee recommended a total budget of 1.786b for the Labor Department the Federal Security Agency and related boards, about 10 percent below Truman’s request. The National Mediation Board received the full 1.13m, while Labor and Security Agency funds were trimmed. The panel also slashed the atomic energy program by 174.3m, warning cuts could slow atomic power plans and affect US supremacy over Russia.
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Washington
Labor Department
Federal Security Agency
House Appropriations Committee
Truman
National Mediation Board
The
Security Agency
National Labor Relations Board
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
House
Appropriations Committee
Joint Atomic Energy Committee
Joint Committee On Atomic Energy
Russia
Baltimore Jaycees Hear Candidates in March April May
Baltimore Junior Association of Commerce reports presidential hopefuls will address luncheons through April and May. Confirmed speakers include Estes Kefauver on April 29 and William Knowland on May 6, with others like Duff for Eisenhower, Taft, Russell, and Stassen invited or interested.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Junior Association of Commerce
Jac’s
Estes Kefauver
Tenn
William
Knowland
Calif
Earl A. Warren
James A. Duff
Penn
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Robert A. Taft
R-Obio
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
JAC
Widen Rt. 40 Bridge At Hancock In Maryland Project
Contracts awarding widening and leveling work on nearly four miles of State Route 2 in Anne Arundel County and on the U S 40 bridge over Little Tonoloway Creek at Hancock were announced by the State Roads Commission. John D. Sheetz Construction Co. of Baltimore won a $33,403 contract to widen the Hancock bridge from 24 to 34 feet and add a five foot walkway.
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Baltimore
Anne Arundel County
Hancock
State Roads Commission
John D. Sheetz Construction Co
Two From County Back From Duty In Korea
San Francisco dispatch reports March 1931 Thirty Maryland soldiers among 2316 Army veterans arriving aboard Gen Hasem from Korea. Included are Pc John L Ganey Route 2 Monrovia and Cal Kenneth E Martin Route 2 Keymar. Also a spring signs item notes wild geese seen at dawn.
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San Francisco
Maryland
W. F. Hasem
Korea
John L. Ganey
Monrovia
Cal
Kenneth E. Martin
Keymar
Parliament criticizes new tax on long underwear
Norman Dodds, a member of Parliament, denounced a new tax on long underwear as unjust for elderly Britons. He urged withdrawal of the levy claiming athletic young men in shorts would go free while older men must pay more for their longies.
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Mares
London
Mareh
Labonte Norman Dodds
Swallows Return On Schedule Despite Leap Day
Swallows arrive in Capistrano, California, on St. Joseph's Day, slightly late by a few hours due to Leap Year but still on the traditional arrival date.
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San Juan Capistrano
Calif
Capistrano
St. Joseph's Day
Mange in Frederick County Wild Animals Reported Infected
Frederick County deputy game warden Glenn Butts says no rabid foxes have been reported seen or killed yet, though mange has infected many wild animals including foxes and some skunks. He notes the disease may be spreading in areas with rabid fox reports, causes fur loss and a crusty scab, and can make animals tamest yet dangerous to humans. one dog case noted, two rabid foxes found in Cecil County.
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Frederick
Glenn Butts
Butts
Maryland
Cecil County
Ocean Area Under Alert in Brazil Amid Red Threats
Brazilian coastal provinces from Rio de Janeiro to Natal were placed under military alert after an attack on a regimental barracks and an attempt to destroy an ammunition dump. General Zenobio da Costa, commander of the area, resigned in a crisis that could pressure President Getulio Vargas to declare anti communism policy and move against suspected Red sympathizers.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Atlantic
Natal
Nats
Zenobio da Costa
Gettinio Vargas
Vargas
Confession Amid Reno Safe Burglary Case Surges
An eighth suspect in the Redfield safe burglary in Reno confessed, boosting recovered cash to 128000. Anthony Gazzigli oli, formerly a gambling house porter, admitted involvement in the 17 million dollar robbery and led to 27000 in cash plus jewelry and securities. He described how the safe was taken from Redfield's home and opened with crowbars in an isolated area outside Reno.
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Reno
U.p
Laverne Redfield
FBI
Anthony Gazziglioli
Redfield
Lacy
Gazzigli
Louis Firpo Gazzigli
Gross Weight Limit For Trucks Effective
Pittsburgh dispatch reports a 45,000 pound gross weight limit prompting a sympathy movement by independent truck owners. More than 20 large interstate trucks halted near the Pennsylvania border as about 300 independent truckers erected a midnight blockade in Ohio and New York.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
New York State
Pennsylvann
Government Case May Be Ended Today
SALTIMORE Maryland March 20 The government hoped to finish its case today against six people accused of conspiring to teach and advocate violent overthrow as Communist Party members The defense examined a witness yesterday and the U5 attorney predicted one more witness would be needed A death by own action COLLEGE PARK March 20 The death of Daniel C Veughi 18 a high school football star was found hanging on College Park Elementary School grounds his mother a teacher Dr John T Maroney Prince Georges County medical examiner ruled it death by own action
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Saltimore
Communist Party
Dieter Vas
Bernard Firnn
College Park
Daniel C. Veughi
John T Maroney
Prince Georges County
Eisenhower Flags Possible Return to Campaign Trail
Paris March 20 General Eisenhower said he is re examining his political position and may soon go home to campaign for the Republican nomination. He cited mounting public support in New Hampshire and Minnesota and noted he was astonished by Minnesota results. Observers anticipate a late May return after remaining primaries conclude.
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Paris
Eisenhower
New Hampshire
Minnesota
Washington
Taft
New Jersey
Alfred Driscoll
Gen
Ohio
Driscoll
Eisenhower X xX
Lou B. Marsh
Verdict Gives Plaintiff 191 30 In Usury Case
A verdict for the plaintiff, H. D. Caplan, in a Baltimore real estate dispute, was delivered by Associate Judge Patrick Schnauffer who called the matter shocking to the court. Caplan sought 1711 73, claiming usury in a mortgage deal tied to a forced sale. Defendants Harry P. and Elizabeth G. Williams faced charges of usury as Caplan’s lawyers argued recourse financing. The jury awarded only the amount tendered in court, 191 30, with further testimony on alleged misdeeds and mortgage details proceeding.
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Patrick Schnauffer
H. D. Caplan
Baltimore
Harry P
Elizabeth G. Williams
Clarksburg
E. Austin James
Benjamin Rosenstock
Caplan
W. Jerome Offutt
J. Royal Tippett, Jr
Mr. Tippett
Williams
Rosenstock
Rhoda E Schildt
W Clinton
James McSherry
Peason
William M Storm
Parsons Newman
Truman defers Ike return to general's judgment
President Truman said General Dwight D. Eisenhower may return to the United States whenever he deems it safe and proper, and that the Korean situation has no bearing on Truman’s decision to seek re-election. He praised Eisenhower as the best judge of when to come home.
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Key West
Fla
Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States
Korea
McKinney
Eisenhower
New Hampshire
Minnesota
Europe
Four motorists in accidents with no injuries
Four motorists were involved in nonfatal accidents causing some vehicle damage on Wednesday. At 9:30 a.m. a 1951 Ford driven by Dr. George C. Zinkhan Sr. collided with a 1950 Chevrolet driven by Carroll Martin Burke as Burke pulled from a curb on North Market. Minor damage to both cars. At about 12:40 p.m. a 1947 Dodge struck a 1947 Buick at East Patrick and Carroll streets. driver Henry Lee Baughey and Buick driver Charles Robert Brown were identified. The Buick sustained no damage. Police investigated with no charges filed.
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George C. Zinkhan, Sr
Thurmont
Chevrolet
Pauline Elizabeth Kilby
East Seventh Street
Carroll Martin Burke
North Market Street
East Patrick and
Carroll Streets
Henry Lee Baughey
RF. D
Frederick
Charles Robert Brown
West All Saints Street
Katharine Alma Moore
Five MIGs Shot Down by American Sabres
American Sabres claimed five Communist MIG-13s shot down and five damaged in a two day tally, bringing total downed to six and damaged to twelve. The yesterday’s hit included a rare Type 157 Communist plane described as a funny looking high-wing variant of the MIG-15, noted as efficient at low altitudes but about 17 miles per hour slower.
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Seoul
Hammond Saws Records Are Public Property in Maryland
In Baltimore on March 20 Atty. Gen. Hall Hammond said Carrall County Orphans Court records must be open to inspection and publication. Walter Grumbine had refused release of certain records tied to the James H. Allender estate, arguing wills should stay private, but Hammond cited Article 54, Section 30, defining public records as written or printed materials required to be preserved or recorded by law.
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Baltimore
Carrall
Hall Hammond
Maryland
Walter Grumbine
Feaister
Walte
Carrall County
James H. Allender
Weetminejes
Grumbine
Allender
Hammond
Rec
Gruminne
Checks For Unemployed Almost Reduced By Half In Fiscal Year
Unemployment in the city and county for the year ending June 1951 was about half the prior year. Local State Employment Security Board figures show total benefits of 136,528, down from 364,441, with checks dropping from 20,846 to 10,747. Average benefit near 18.28, original claims 2,443, and 976 women. Employers reported 10,084 workers and wages of 21,788,656. Servicemen’s readjustment paid 2,575. Employment Service placed 3,744 workers, 4,006 openings, 2,808 new registrations, 917 veterans placed, 390 new registrations, and 168 handicapped placements. Agricultural summaries show 336 placements, including 100 locals and 236 migrants.
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State Employment Security Board
McKeldin
Unemployment Compensation Division
the Security Board
Frederick
Camp Detrick plans Armed Forces Day events May 17
Camp Detrick announces plans for the third annual Armed Forces Day observance on May 17 with the slogan Unity Strength Freedom. The program includes a public open day, facility inspections, county fair style booths, a parade ground ceremony, and possible demonstrations of materiel. National and regional military presence may include naval vessels aircraft and airborne troops. governors may authorize National Guard participation. Capt. William J. Harrington Jr. chairs the planning committee with 1st Lt. Gerald W. Beveridge as vice-chairman.
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Camp Detrick
M. T. Moree
Moree
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marine Corps
Frederick County
Maryland
Wiliam J. Harrington Jr
1St Lai
Gerald W. Beveridge
Balmy Spring Debut Brightens Local Forecast
Balmy conditions marked the onset of astronomical spring at 11:24 am as temperatures rose into the fifties. Forecasters predicted a high near 70, the warmest yet this month, with clouds returning Friday and showers possible Saturday. Snow remained on higher mountains while airport rainfall measured 0.719 inches.
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Aspen
Gruenther to Testify on Foreign Aid Bill
Paris dispatch reports General Alfred Gruenther chief of staff at Supreme Allied Headquarters in Europe will fly to testify before foreign aid hearings in Congress. He is to appear early next week as congressional committees study President Trumans request for seven billion dollars in foreign aid.
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Paris
Aldred M. Gruenther
Exenhowers
Eurogue
Congress
Gruenther
Traumans
Potato Price Hike Hits Maine Housewives Hard
Potatoes have surged in price reaching about 7 cents a pound for No 1 Irish spuds, roughly 70 cents per 10 pounds and more than for a 60 pound bag. Last year No 1 Maine potatoes cost about 30 cents per 10 pounds, with premium spuds near 10 cents a pound. A store manager cites a slim crop and says the shortage is regional, with prices likely to stay high until the southern crop arrives in May.
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Maine
No. 1
Taft Quits New Jersey Primaries
Senator Taft withdraws from New Jersey presidential primary citing Gov Driscoll's endorsement of Eisenhower and alleged political manipulation. Taft says his name stays on the ballot as the April 15 vote looms while New Jersey Republicans rally for Eisenhower.
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Taft
New Jersey
Washington
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Alfred E. Driscoll
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Driscoll
Eisenhower
End of Extra Charge on Postal Cards
Beginning Saturday the 10 percent surcharge on orders of 350 or more postal cards is repealed. Two cent postal cards will be sold over the counter at face value no matter the quantity. The rule created a “49 Club” among firms, who told staff to buy 49 cards per trip to dodge the extra charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Record Is Set By Seal Sales in Frederick County Maryland
The 1951 Frederick County Christmas Seal sale raised over 11,100 dollars boosting Maryland’s total to a record 386,000. Frederick County contributed 60,467.12 dollars, with 30.2 percent of residents receiving seals, second only to Montgomery County. The drive, led by George B. Delaplaine Jr., funded local public health work and free chest X rays, aiding tuberculosis patients and social services. The county’s 1951 drive rose about 14.4 percent from prior years, averaging 17.7 cents per person.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Montgomery County
Carroll County
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Willie Switon
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Oriext
Raymond Beaudoin
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