Major Fiter Aboard Lost MATs Plane
Major Ralph S. Fiter 42, son of Mrs. Carrie E. Shuff of Emmitsburg, was aboard a U.S. military transport that vanished with 67 aboard near Japan. The C97 wreckage search covered 54,000 square miles, expanded to 75,000, with Japanese and U.S. vessels aiding. The flight from California to Japan carried 57 passengers and 10 crew, including two women, with theories of a crash near Mt Mihara amid late storm conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph S. Fiter
Carrie E. Shuff
Emmitsburg
U.S
Japan
Fitez
Emmitsburgh High School
Air Transport Service
Fiez
Margaret L. Fitez
Mason Creek Road
Norfolk
Major Fitez
Newell Fitez
William Shuff
Joseph Fitez
Navy
California
Tokyo
Air Force
Far East
U.S. Navy
Carolyn Meyer
Gordon, Ga
Paula K. C. Tamanaha
Waihee
Maui
T. H
Ardis L. Crampton
Vacaville
Bailieal
Army
Mt. Mihara
Oshima
Philippines
Ramon Magsaysay
Senate probes list 709000 union funds lost in West Coast
Senate racket probers on March 22 listed 709,490.14 of Teamsters Union funds as lost or misused in West Coast operations. A large loan to Dave Beck appeared on books after IRS probes began. Beck, Brewster, and others faced questions as West Coast phase of inquiry closed. Montgomery to be guest in Baltimore May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Teamsters Union
West Coast
Wral
Dave Beck
Treasury
Sen
McClellan
D-Ark
Frank W. Brewster
Teamsters
Joan
Beck
Carmine Bellino
Internal Revenue Service
Teamster
Portland
Ore
Brewster
U.S. District Court
Senate Investigations “Subcommittee
Tabor
Einar O- Mohn
Nugent la Poma
Seattle
Wash
Montgomery
Baltimore
Bernard L
English Speaking Union
William V. Griffen
Singer's Baby Dies In New York Birth Tragedy
Singer Julius La Rosa's wife Rosemary Meyer gave birth today to a baby boy who died three hours later. Mrs La Rosa rests at Mt Sinai Hospital as mourners gather in the aftermath of the infant death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
New York
Singer Julius la Rosa
Frederick Shopping Center barrel drawing awards nightly gifts
Louise Smith of Frederick Rural Farm District 1 won a 550 gift certificate in last night’s drawing at the Frederick Shopping Center. Four $2 awards went to Sandra Derr, Major Crawford, Minnie Kinna, and L. P. James. Five $10 prizes went to Ontie Rosenberry, William Barkis, Donald Fox, Ethel Wilson, and Roy Sandergill. Seven merchandise prizes valued around 25 dollars each were also awarded plus a Plymouth car. About 15,000 people attended, with 2,000 around the barrel and others hearing announcements via loudspeakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surs
Louise Smith
RFD 1
Frederick
John A. Derr
Sandra F. Derr
East Fourth Street
Blarshail F. Crawford
Fort Detrick
Minnie Kinna
East Second Street
L. P. James
Motter
Hagerstown
Bertha Zimmerman
Route 4
Richard E. Coax
Jefferson
C. T. Michael
Myersville
Anna Ledbetter
Wilson Place
George Grant
Rosemont Avenue
Daisey L. Harper
Shookstown Road
Gilmore
South Market Streets
R. J. Harrison
Knoxville
Braddock Heights
Ontie Rosenberry
U.S. Army
East Patrick St
Shirley Rosenberry
Wiliam J. Barkis
Stewart Manor
Donald Fox
Ethel E. Wilson
Sherman Avenue
Roy Sandergill
North Market Sweet
Plymouth
Lucky
Delaplaine
Clyde L. Lawson Jr
Route 6
Rocco J. Los Caza
Mary Street
Oren W. Strine
Walkersville
Charles C. Cram Jr
West Patrick Street
J. L. Roberts
North Market Street
Wade E. Weddle
West Fourth Street
Charles C. Doe Jr
East Church Street
Osten and
Davie
Mrs Clark Wins Grand Prize Car In Frederick Center Drawing
A Frederick housewife, Mrs Alice Clark of 300 Adam Place, won the grand prize Plymouth automobile in the Frederick Shopping Center opening drawing. Judge Delaplaine pulled her name from a 100 gallon barrel among 60,000 visitors and 45,000 entries on the third day. She had previously entered once and was unaware until calls flooded in. The center promoter presented the keys as $420 in gift certificates were also awarded to 19 other winners, with top merchandise prizes going to Howard Stoddard of Hagerstown for a $100 certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castleman
Plymouth
Alice Clark
Adam Road
Frederick
Edward
Delaplaine
L. Clark
Edward 5. Delaplaine
Maryland Court of Appeals
Adam Place
Fred
Erick
Chan ‘Ping Center
Jo Anne
Dawn
Dela- Baw
H. E.sonny) Cannon
Brunswick
Osten
Miles M. Davie
Washington
Hagerstown
Charles Men's
Howard Stoddard
Bester Street
Teens Wreck Stolen Car Three Held After Police Chase
Three Baltimore teenagers, all injured, were held for Virginia authorities after a stolen 1944 convertible crashed on US 30 near Charles Town. Driver Kenneth Masters, 16, sustained severe knee injuries. Frank Lambert, 3rd, 16, admitted with facial and leg wounds. William Harmon, 16, treated and released. Police said the trio planned a return trip to Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Town
W. Va
Baltimore
Virginia
A. J. Wade
Staunton
William Kerr
Wade
Kenneth Leroy Masters
Franklin Ave
Staunton Military Academy
Charles’ Town General Hospital
Frank &. Lambert
Wimes
BR. Klein
Masters
Douglas Dennison
Lambert
Harmon
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Major Fiter
Mats
Burall’s Cycle Shop
Erst Patrick St
W. Patrick St
George L. Rothenhoefer
Dailey’s Funeral Home
N. Market St
E. Cline & Son
J. R. Lill
Barnesville, MD
Poolesville
RD & Son
Frederick, MD
Mrs. Clark
Miller Bros. Ft. V
T. V
East
Patrick St
Grayson Mercer
Vindobona
Braddock Weights
Berger’s
Frederick, Marvi and
Staunton Street
Dennison
Maters
Delphey’s Sport Store
Alicy Froxs
South Market Street
William S. Hood, Inc
Imperial Freezer
William S
Patrick Street
Kinsey's Sharpening Service
Motier Ave
Kehne Furniture Co
South Market St
Monument
Lisbon
Woodbine
Maryland
American Oil Company
P. O
The
Town Savings Institution
Howard M. Albaugh
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