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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1951

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Sunday Bills Face Defeat In Assembly

Several Maryland Sunday bills likely to fail as the General Assembly nears adjournment. Measures would allow Sunday movies in Frederick, ban Sunday alcohol sales, and give the sheriff a $1000 expense account. all remain in House committees with no favorable reports expected today.

Frederick County General Assembly House of Delegates House Senate Board of Permanent Registry Frederick City Frederick Public Services Commission Walkersville Ramsburg Carroll County Taneytown

Auriol Pleads Unity Across Americas Against Threats

President Vincent Auriol of France urged unity between old and new worlds at the Inter-American Foreign Ministers conference. He warned that the hemispheres share ties of religion language and liberty and called for ignoring new geographic borders to defend civilization. Representatives of 21 American nations approved a declaration pledging fraternal defense against Communism.

Vincent Auriol France Inter-American Foreign Ministers Conference Auriol Washington

One Third Of Mortgage Loans By Individuals In Hagerstown

Washington reports that 1949 mortgage loans in Hagerstown Maryland were more often made by individuals. The HHFA study by the University of Maryland found individuals issued 42 percent of the loans and 38 percent of the total mortgage amount from 275 loans in the city.

Washington Hagerstown Housing and Home Finance Agency HHFA University of Maryland

American Busses Unmolested Today in Berlin

Berlin dispatch reports American sightseeing buses, fired on by Communist police on Wednesday, ran the same route today without incident. The city remains tense as authorities maintain order while observers note the continued risk to public transport.

Berlin

Red Cross March drive short by $1400 on final day

Frederick county closes in on its $13,000 goal with $11,655.42 in today’s tally. General chairman Charles V. Main cites pending reports from volunteers as key to finishing over the line and urges workers to return figures to 22 South Market Street early next week. Ann Daffin's women’s division reports $1,485.55, oversubscribing its $1,250 quota, and fraternal groups hit $391 of $250. Camp Detrick personnel add $1,041.50 under Lt. Franklyn et al.

Red Cross Frederick County Charles V. Main Main South Market Street Ann Daffin Mayetta Hershberger Camp Detrick Franklyn Et Post

Traffic case ends with $5 fine in Peoples Court

In the sole traffic case before Magistrate Alton Bennett, Walter A. Crawford Jr. of Frederick was found guilty of failing to grant right of way and fined $5 plus costs. Arrest occurred March 10 on Route 40 west of Frederick by Trooper W. A. Mutchner. Collateral for motor vehicle violations was forfeited by multiple individuals from Pittsburgh to Syracuse, with varying amounts. Arrests were made by Sgt. Richard Stalling and Troopers D. A. Tucker, H. P. O'Brien and Mutchner. Secura Headquarters civil defense offices to open Monday at the old Church Street School with Mrs. Jean Kemp as secretary, hours 1 to 4 p.m. daily.

Alton Y. Bennett Peoples Court Walter A. Crawford, Jr Route 2 Frederick W. A. Mutchner Jack Bishigian Pittsburg William A. Gifford Toledo Charles W. Potter Joseph H. Nunan Syracuse Thomas F. Rott Arlington Donald Bikowski Pittsburgh Glen C. Campbell Cumberland Charles F. Kessler Ft. Belvoir Frances M. Cattrill Hagerstown Alma A. Arrick Washington Alice M. Dietz Willoughby William Albright Salisbury Eugene Clowes San Francisco Calif Donald R. Lindall Camp Detrick Hill Wesley J. Ross South Bentz Street Lewis Hergest East Church Street Paul Rohrer Julian F. Blanchfield Winchester William T. Young Woodsboro Roy W. Snoods Knoxville Edward M. Lahey Baltimore Richard E. Kelly Bethesda Wm. Ervin, Jr Kenneth A. Tressler Eugene Hutson Honesdale William Grine Benjamin H. McGaha John W. Peach Elmon Edmonds Richard Stalling D. A. Tucker H. P. O'Brien Mutchner Secura County Civil Defense Church Street Civil Defense Ernest Helfensten Jean Kemp

Homemakers Officers Are Chosen Today

Frederick County Homemakers adopt a constitutional amendment changing county council election timing and elect Mrs. Edward Holler of Middletown as president. Officers include Mrs. Ray Smith vice president, Mrs. Lewis Martz secretary, Mrs. George Chick treasurer, and Mrs. Ollie Jones parliamentarian. Most officers begin Jan 1 1952. 97 delegates approved the plan unanimously at the Frederick High School meeting attended by about 300 club members.

Frederick County Edward Holler Middletown Ray Smith Jug Bridge Club Lewis Martz Yellow Springs George Chick Merryland Tract Ollie Jones Unionville Smith Martz Frederick High School Fredenck County Council of Homemakers Clubs Summers United Nations Beatrice Fehr Evelyn Hutson Bennett Lightbown Leslie Wiles Frank Darner Theodore Reeder Elmer Michael Foard Hood Betty Remsberg Louise Sebold Venia Kellar University of Maryland

April Fools Day To Be Cool With Freezing Morning Low

The Weather Bureau warned of freezing temperatures early Sunday as March ends, with 37 degrees overnight and a 28 degree drop from Friday. It forecasts 30 to 35 degrees Sunday morning, clearing for a milder, drier afternoon. March total precip was 2.85 inches, below the normal 3.48, with no extreme heat recorded.

Weather Bureau

Truman and Auriol Host 2000 at French Embassy Reception

About 2000 guests including President Truman and Mrs Truman attended a late night reception at the French Embassy in Washington hosted by President Vincent Auriol. A gold plate dinner preceded the event where Mr Truman spoke of friendship with France and sought world peace. Champagne flowed as fashionably dressed guests arrived late, with the President noting a longer workday ahead.

Washington Truman Vincent Auriol France United States Mr. Truman Britain Belgium Holland Norway U. S

Hood College Choir Cancelled Broadcast Over Pay Dispute

The Hood College Choir forfeited a planned noon broadcast on WNEW New York due to union pay demands. Under Dr Earle Blakeslee the group had prepared two selections for Town Hall this afternoon, with rehearsals and alumnae events arranged around the trip. The full contingent, including students and faculty from Frederick and surrounding towns, will return for the college’s April 4 reopening.

Hood College New York Town Hall Borden Company Hood WNEW Earle Blakeslee Frederick Herbert N. Heston Doris Simpson Dorothy Handley Jane Harp Middletown Ann Benechoff Margaret Whitmore Woodstock Towns Hall Blakeslee Andrew G Truxal Wnoradel Grace Lippy Helen Little Anne Philadelphia Edgar H. McBride A. B Lewis

Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties

Deeds recorded in the clerk's office disclose multiple property sales. The Martin Storage Co sold to L Homer Miller duo a warehouse parcel off East Second Street for about 12500 dollars. Daisy Smelser sold a 114 acre Woodville district farm to A Monroe Burdette Jr and wife for around 12000 dollars. Bennett Lightbown sold near Route 240 Baker Valley Road Frederick Junction to Roger Wellborn for about 8060 dollars. Richard Kline sold a Westbrook development lot to Riley Housewright for about 2000 dollars.

Martin Storage Company L. Homer Miller East Street East Second Street Daisy E. Smelser A. Monroe Burdette Woodville Bennett L. Lightbown Roger G. Wellborn Baker Valley Road Frederick Junction Richard ¥. Kline Westbrook Riley D. Housewright

Fire alarm at Hansonville home ends with heater put out

Fire men from the Independent Hose Company answered an alarm at 9 10 this morning at the home of Charles Baugher on Sunday's Lane near Hansonville. No damage reported as the overheated oil heater was out when they arrived.

Charles Baugher Hansonville Independent Hose Company

After Hours Spot Shooting Kills Man in Washington

A night manager was killed and a State Department official and a Navy Wave were wounded in a sunrise shooting at a downtown Washington club on E Street NW. Ralph J. Bencoach faces murder charges. police subdued him with nightsticks. Louis T. Gregory was dead. Earl Kermit Peterson and Miss Margaret P. Morriss injuries were not life threatening. Peterson in State Department employ since 1936 lives in Alexandria.

Washington State Department Navy Jeremiah Finherty Ralph J. Bencoach Senate Bencoach Louis T. Gregory Earl Kermit Peterson Vacam Margeret P. Morriss Zach E Street N. W Gold Key Club Flaherty Gregory Peterson Morriss Navy Department Capitol Seneator O'Mahoney

Sedan and Truck Collision at Square Corner

A sedan driven by James Quinn of Homestead Pa sustained about 150 dollars in damage when it collided with a westbound truck trailer at a square corner on Patrick Street near South Market Street in the pre-dawn hours. The truck, driven by Willard W. Henry of Luray Va, was not significantly damaged. No charges were listed by Officer Norman Trump.

Patrick Street James Quinn Homestead South Market Street Patrick Quinn Willard W. Henry Luray Norman Trump North Market Street Beverly J. Cramer East Patrick Street Emily T. Roach Ralph Potts Cramer

Fire damages Carvel Hall in Annapolis blaze

Flames swept four floors of Carvel Hall in Annapolis early today trapping guests and forcing evacuation. Four fire companies battled the fire for hours. four firemen were overcome but revived. Damage was estimated at 200000 to 250000 dollars and the hotel plans to reopen after mid June.

Annapolis Carvel Hall Navy Town Ios United States Naval Academy Jared Annapatis Jean Deghvee Deghuee Dephuee June Weel Maryland General Assembly Naval Academy Carvel Hall Tong Selina Holand Helen Bulton Theodore R. Mekelditz Baltimore Paca William Paca Free Maryland Mary Chew

Republican Women To Visit Washington Trip from Frederick County women

Seventy members of the Women's Republican Club of Frederick County will travel to Washington on Tuesday to attend Congressional sessions meet leaders on Capitol Hill. They will dine at the Fairfax Hotel after morning sessions and return by 4 p.m. Mrs. Emmett BR. Bowlus organizes the trip for the club. Earlier this spring a delegation visited Annapolis to study state legislative procedures. Eugene ONeill and Cartotta Monterey O'Neill have separated, probate court reports show.

Women's Republican Club Frederick County Washington Capitol Hill Congtess Emmett BR. Bowlus County Club Annapolis

Three Buildings in Trenton Destroyed by Fire

Trenton Tenn March dt Py Cretion's second big fire in D1 months last night destroyed three buildings in the heart of the business area, including Strand theater and Elks hall. About 800 moviegoers evacuated after warning next door Dicky's Furniture was ablaze. Damage estimated at 50,000 with no injuries. Fire Chief Raymond Rogers said an explosion in the furniture store likely started the blaze. Last year’s fire was nearby on the same street.

Trenton Tenn Mareh Dt Py— Cretion Strand Theater Elks Hall Dicky’s Furniture Company Raymond Rogers Ugh Street

Rebels Parachuted Into Albania Sparks Cold War Frictions

London reports claim Yugoslavia says armed rebels are parachuted into Albania to fight Enver Hoxha's regime. Dedijer in Belgrade Borba alleges reactionary Albanians abroad direct the effort as planes drop anti‑Communist leaflets and security bans citizens indoors. Italian spies previously noted entering Albania.

London Yugoslavia Albania Enver Hoxha Russia Yugoslava Valy Vladimir Dedijer Iector Belgrade Borha Marshal Tito Antiv Mveragl Poverscient Dedijer Albanian Telegraph Agency

Rivers Over Banks In Many Parts Of U S

Drenching rains and melting snow flood rivers from the deep south to the northeast. Mississippi and Tombiggee crests threaten towns in Alabama and Mississippi while New York North Dakota and Illinois face washouts landslides and road closures. National Guardsmen and Red Cross aid kept casualties low as floods advance.

Associated Press New York New Jersey North Dakota Illinois Midwest Mississippi Alabama Childersburg Ala Coosa National Red Cross National Guard George M. Limbaugh Columbus Miss Selma Col W. K. Wilson, Jr U. S. Army Engineers Quincy Ulster County Phoenicia New York City

Parallel 38 Crossed By U S Tanks Near 38th Parallel

U S tank columns crossed the 38th parallel into North Korea near Uljangbu and north of the Chungpyong reservoir, engaging Red forces in three and a half hours of fighting. The crossings followed a week after ROK troops moved unopposed along the east coast, with Tokyo reporting a tactical advance as part of a broader spring drive.

Tokyo 38Th Parallel Uljangbu Redlands Chungpyong Uliangbu Red Uhiongbu Seoul Vijonglu Defense Marshall Red Korea North South Korea Hantan Republic of Korea ROK TOK Yanayang Vridas U. S Chunchon

Fate of Prisoners in Asia Stirs U S Efforts

Washington reports say 111 American POWs are officially listed by the Communists with whereabouts unknown. No neutral agency has access to their status in Chinese or North Korean camps. Families have received letters from missing men, but no regular contact is confirmed. The U S seeks Red Cross channels to establish prisoner communications.

Washington U. S Asia International Red Cross U.S Korea

Casualties in Korea reach 229,061 in AP tally

An Associated Press survey reports 229,061 Korea casualties: 168,652 South Koreans, 57,120 Americans, 3,289 others. Totals cited from United Nations delegations with troops. US forces listed include 250,000 ground troops with large naval and air contingents. Deaths 51,511. wounded 37,918. missing 10,681.

United Nations Korea Associated Press United States

Maryland Senate moves to include Korean vets bonus

Antipolis March 3 W The Maryland Senate prepared today to include a bonus for Korean veterans in its bill to pay the soldiers for World War I and I

Antipolis Maryland Senate

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