New Dealers To Be Swept Out By the White House
Washington reported Senate Republican leader Taft said Eisenhower will remove hundreds of top policy making officials seen as New Deal thinkers from the Truman era. He hinted at an executive order ending civil service protections for many such jobs and a broader reshuffling to install the president's team.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
Eisenhower
Truman
White House
Martin
Agriculture Department
Arthur S. Flemming
Civil Service
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Senate
GOP
Republican High Command
Congress
Administration
Wickard Resigns As Administrator Of REA
Claude R. Wickard resigned today as administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration and sent his letter to President Eisenhower. He plans to return to farming in Indiana after term cutoff June 30, 1955, saying the move may have been requested. The REA chief, a former secretary of agriculture, had been a Democratic appointee in the Eisenhower era.
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Washington
Claude R. Wickard
Rural Electrification Administration
Eisenhower
REA
Secretary of Agriculture
Wickard
Roosevelt
Mid
Agriculture Department
Ivy W. Duggan
Farm Credit Administration
Indiana
Claim Against Bartgis Estate
Register of Wills Harry D Radcliff notes a claim of 8300 against the late Albert Bartgis estate of Woodsboro filed by Mollie Dougherty for house keeping and care services from 1928 to 1952. Bartgis died August 3 1952 in South Brunswick N J after an auto crash. his brother Howard died days later. No will exists. two brothers survive. Radcliff calls it among the largest claims in years. value of estate pending. Keiffer DeLauter represents plaintiff. Mathias firm for the estate.
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Register of Wills
Harry D. Radcliff
Albert Bartgis
Woodsboro
Mollie Dougherty
Bartgis
South Brunswick
N. J
Howard
New England
Joseph
Dougherty
Radcliff
Barigis
Keiffer DeLauter
Mathias
East German President Pieck Seriously Ill With Pneumonia
East Berlin reports 77 year old Wilhelm Pieck the East German president is ill with pneumonia and pleurisy. He has been absent from public duties since March 5 and did not attend Stalin's funeral or memorial rites. A hospital in East Berlin is listed as the location of his treatment.
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Berlenp
Wilhelm Pieck
Klement Gottwald
Pieck
Stalin
West Belin
Moscow
East
Parolee Given Six Month Sentence In Frederick Court
A 20 year old colored parolee Herbert Juggy Thompson of 109 Five and a half street was sentenced to six months in the House of Correction for assault by gangster methods on a White man in Peoples Night Court before Magistrate Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr. The case also involved threats against Arnold Garton at Sixth and Bentz streets. Thompson’s sister Irene C. Thompson faced a generally suspended year for similar conduct. Other defendants, including Paul Smith Wagoner and James R. Bradford, received varied sentences or acquittals on charges ranging from drunken driving to assault and battery. The hearing highlighted disputed incidents at local taverns and in family disputes, with police testimony detailing threats and resisted arrest.
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House of Correction
Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr
Peoples Night Court
Herbert “Juggy” Thompson
Five and
Arnold Garton
Sixth
Bentz Streets
Garton
Edna Dickson
Thompson
Irene C. Thompson
Tregoning
Bare
Paul Smith Wagoner
Darlington
King and
Bender
Wagoner
Virginia
East Patrick Street
Sheffield
James R. Bradford
E. Austin James
Bradford
Bradfords
Indaw
West Patrick Street
Edward Troutman
Frederick
Calvin F. Stone
Yellow Springs
Joseph E. Garner
Myrtle Thompson
Ice Street
Willie Thompson
Ijamsville
Della Brown
Brown
Harry F. Sears
Lawrence T. Wilkerson
North Bentz Street
Sears
Wilkerson
Reavy S. Whiten
10th Grade To Plant Trees in Fredericks High Planting Project
The 10th grade vocational agriculture class at Fredericks High School will plant 4,000 trees on S. E. Smith’s farm near Woodsboro as a spring class project. Supervisors Harry T. Miller and Reece S. Poffenbarger lead about 35 students in pairs to dig holes and plant 3,000 white pines and 1,000 spruces. Trees supplied at no cost by the State Department of Forests and Parks.
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Fredericks High School
S. E. Smith
Woodsboro
Harry T. Miller
Reece S. Poffenbarger
C. E. Covel
State Department of Forests and Parks
Delegates Vote More U. of Md. Scholarships
ANNAPOLIS March 16 Delegates voted to add scholarships for themselves to award at the University of Maryland at College Park. The House already doubled its allowance to 92 14 for the next term as part of a heated debate over political implications and cost.
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Annapolis
University of Maryland
University At
College Park
Dels. Lee
Driscoll
R-Allegany
Senate
Balto County
Boone
del. Robinson
Boards of Education
del. Pumphrey
Prince Georges
Legislative Council
Baltimore County Prosecutor to present murder charge
Baltimore County prosecutor said he will present a murder charge against Wilbur F. Coyle Jr. to the grand jury next Monday. Coyle, 49, chief attorney for the Maryland VA regional office, is hospitalized with a neck wound after a violent quarrel that left his wife Elizabeth Fallon Coyle dead. The couple’s 16-year-old son, a key witness, told investigators he heard five shots and retrieved a revolver. A murder warrant will be served once Coyle is discharged. Also reported is a chimney fire at the former John Beall farm near Reic's Ford Road, recently bought by Paul Greff. Tenants were moving in. minimal damage observed.
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Towson
Baltimore County
Wilbur F. Coyle
Coyle
Maryland Regional Office of Veterans Administration
Elizabeth Fallon Coyle
Baltimore
John E. Raine, Jr
Independent Hose Company
John Beall
Reic
Ford Road
Paul Greff
Lansdale Tube Site To Be Developed For Homes Stores
Deeds show Lansdale Tube Company selling about 65 acres east of East street to Asa H. Watkins and partners for roughly 67500 dollars. Watkins plans a largely residential development with shopping facilities and Washington planners drawing plans awaiting Planning Commission approval.
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Court House
East Street
East Eighth and Ninth Street
Lansdale Tube Company
Asa H. Watkins
Hamilton Names, Inc
Watkins
Mt Airy
Watkins Acres
Flamilton Homes, Inc
Washington
Planning Commission
Fire Chiefs Wife Dies While Spreading Alarm in Md
Glen Burnie Md March 16 Mrs Phoebe Griffith wife of the town fire chief died of a heart attack while coordinating emergency calls for a pre dawn lumberyard fire that caused extensive damage. The blaze at J F Johnson Lumber Co. destroyed sheds lumber piles and five buildings with damage estimated around 160000. Fourteen Anne Arundel County volunteer companies aided in the two hour effort while her husband was hospitalized with pneumonia.
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Glen Burnie
Phoebe Griffith
J. F. Johnson Lumber Co
Griffith
University Hospital
Baltimore
Anne Arundel County
Annapolis North
Harold E. Slanker
Wilmer M. Johnson
Officers To Be Elected By Lewistown Association
The Lewistown Citizens' Association held its March meeting at the Lewistown Community Hall. President William E. Warren led. free 1953 membership cards were distributed. Nominations for April elections named Warren, Bee son, Conway, Stull, Green, Snook, Firer, Green, and Powell, with the next meeting set for April 13.
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Lewistown
I. Jewell Beeson
S.conway
Louise Stull
Marlin Green
Frances Snook
Gorge Firer
George Green
Albert Powell
Deeds Recorded For Several Properties In Thurmont Area
Deeds were recorded in the clerk's office for multiple property transfers. Nelson E Gallahan and wife sold to William Richard Talley and wife the residence at 312 West College Terrace for about 21000 dollars. Otto F Hahn and wife sold to Maurice E Michael and wife a parcel on the west side along the Thurmont Sabillasville road for about 4000 dollars.
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R Clerk
Nelson E. Gallahan
William’ Richard Talley
West College Terrace
Otto F. Hahn
Maurice E. ‘Michael
Thurmont-Sabillasville Road
Marine recruiter wears green in Frederick for St Patrick's Day
The Frederick Marine Corps recruiting sergeant appeared Tuesday in a green uniform to honor St Patrick's Day, deviating from the standard blue dress. The move drew attention and showcased a festive display by the service member.
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U. S. Marine Corps
Frederick
Marine Corps
Ceramics Added To Occupational Therapy at Veterans Hospitals
Maryland DAV and Auxiliary donated two electric kilns to Perry Point and Fort Howard veterans hospitals for ceramics in occupational therapy. Mrs. Aedien Musso of Frederick said the kilns enable patients to make their own molds and sets, with lessons taught as group projects using government-supplied materials. Kilns were chosen after study with hospital therapy heads and will serve both facilities with shared products for patients.
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Perry ‘Point
Fort Howard Veterans
Maryland
Dav’s and Auxiliary
Aedien Musso
Frederick
DAV State Auxiliary
Perry Point
Fort Howard
Maryland Dav and Auxiliary
Frederick Hospital
Veterans’ Hospitals
Musso
Accident at Libertytown injures driver and damages cars
A Baltimore motorist was slightly injured and two cars damaged in an 11:45 Monday crash on Route 26 west of Route 75 in Libertytown. Creston Shelly sustained a sprained knee after his Chevrolet collided with Heber Summers’ car. Summers pulled from a parked position. Estimated damage was 150 dollars to Shelly’s car and 300 dollars to Summers’ car with minor damage to a third vehicle. Grand jury alert issued at Leonardtown on March 16 regarding complaints about Margaret Brent High School activities near Mechanicsville, with a letter signed by 32 students alleging liquor dispensary customers or employees around Route 3.
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Baltimore
Libertytown J
Creston Shelly
Chevrolet
Heber S. Summers
Libertytown
Albert Hedden
Summers
Shelly
Leonardtown
St. Mary's County
Margaret Brent High School
Mechanicsville
J. Dudley Digges
McKeidin
Police wound refugee in Berlin during walk near Soviet zone
March 15 a Communist police fired at four persons who wandered into the Russian area during an afternoon walk in the southern wooded tip of the American sector. A refugee woman from the East was wounded in the leg and collapsed inside the Soviet zone while her three companions fled into West Berlin.
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Berlin
East
West Berlin
Bridge Sale To State May Take Williamsport Span
ANNAPOLIS Md March 15 the Williamsport Berkeley bridge over the Potomac River may become state property the Senate Finance Committee to hold a public hearing on purchasing the 43 year old span from Williamsport Berkeley Bridge Co Sen McLaughlin introduced a bill to authorize the State Roads Commission to buy the bridge and run it toll free after repayment The bridge carries C G S Route 11 from Hagerstown Williamsport Md and on to Winchester Va built in 1908 for 100000 later rebuilt 1938 Stockholders include Mrs William Preston Lane Jr and the Washington County commissioners The bridge earnings have been reported around 200000 in some years The present toll is 15 cents per car and 5 cents per pedestrian The purchase price is expected near 500000 The Roads Commission backs the purchase to end tolls but the broader state roads program in dispute with lawmakers criticizing high costs and years of planning The General Assembly faces long sessions with night meetings and only three weeks remaining in the 1953 session
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Annapolis
Williamsport-Berkeley
Potomac River
Maryland
Senate Finance Committee
McLaughlin
Washington
State Roads Commission
Hagerstown
Willamsburg
W. Va
Winchester
Martins
Wilam Preston Lane Jr
Washington County
Commission
McKeidin
Russell H. McCain
Statehouse
General Assembly
Frederick VFW Honors President Eisenhower With Membership
The Frederick VFW post awarded an honorary membership to President Eisenhower, including golf privileges at the Webb Post course. A delegation met at the White House, presenting a gold plated placard to Sher men Adams. Delegation members were James W. Willard, Charles Mathias Jr, Mark Golivart, Beall, Ralph Kanode Jr, and others. the event coincided with observer Charles A. Sifford’s 80th birthday at the Home for the Aged on Record Street.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Frederick
John R. Webb
White House
Sherman Adams
James Vv. Willard
Charles Mathias Jr
Mark Golivart
Beall
R Md
Right To Halt Picketing Is Sustained
The Supreme Court upheld Virginia courts power to stop peaceful picketing when it conflicts with the states right to work law. The decision, 7-2, split Justices Douglas and Black in dissent. Also approved private development of a hydroelectric plant at Roanoke Rapids after a four year dispute. Other rulings covered alien detention and Michigan anti Communist law.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Virginia
Douglas
Black
Justice Burton
Richmond
Virginia Electric and Power Company
Roanoke River
Roanoke Rapids
N.C
Oscar Chapman
Federal Power Commission
Virginia Power Company
Chapman
Justice Frankfurter
Congress
The
Power Commission
Justice Douglas
Justice Vinson
Justice Black
Cumberland Suggested as Aluminum Plant Site
Sen. Butler proposes Cumberland Maryland as an alternate location for Aluminum Company of America plant due to local permit deadlock at Cuyahoga Heights and alleged tax‑free status obstacle. He sent telegrams to Defense Secretary Wilson and Aluminum Co. president Irving W. Wilson seeking cooperation.
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Washington
Butler
R-Mmd
Cumberland
The
Aluminum Co. of America
Cuyahoga Heights
Ohte
Cayahoga Heights
Defense
Wilson
Irving W. Wilson
Maryland
Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Luther Toms in Myersville
A Saturday birthday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Kieffer Haupt home in Myersville celebrated Mrs. Luther Toms of Jefferson. Guests from Hagerstown Frederick Walkersville and Middletown attended, with cake gifts and light refreshments for the honoree and attendees.
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Kieffer Haupt
Myersville
Luther Toms
Jefferson
Hagerstown
Elwood Greene
John Carpenter
Frederick
Watry Schroyver
Normas McBade
Walkersville
Maldred Michel
Elizabeth Ropp
Middletown
Nellie Spring
Ralph Schroxer
John Greene
Lane Kim
Laura Horine
Heintzleman Confirmed Alaska Governor by Senate
The Senate unanimously confirmed President Eisenhower's nomination of B. Frank Heintzleman as governor of Alaska. Action was by voice vote. Several senators praised Heintzleman before the vote.
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Heintzleman
Washington
Senate Today
Eisenhower
B. Frank Heintzleman
Alaska
Magnuson
D-Wash
Welker R-Thai
Gase
ESD
Heintalenaai
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Claude V. Smith
North Market Street
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U. S. Naval Base School
Great Lakes
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Rhode Island
Public Works Building
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Chasipion
Pegey Ryan
Mt. Airy
Peggy Ryan
Paul Ryan
Ridgeville
Mt. Airy P. D
Peggy
Carroll County
Persia
U. of Md
Lansdale
East Ninth Street
Frederick Air Grounds
Philco Corporation
Jesse N
Lulu R. Smith
Thomas
Emma M. Clark
Lewistown Association
Camp
Pickett
Melvin E. Riddle
A. Riddle
Route 1
Medical Replacement Training Center
Camp Pickett
Williamsport
Frederick Vfw
Charles A. Sifford
Record Street
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Howard R Dickensheets
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Ellis Island
United States
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Gibraltar
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