Prison Terms Are Meted Out To 3 Men
Three men faced Circuit Court trials before Associate Judge Patrick M Schneauffer and received prison terms for theft and fraud. Lawrence B. E. Jenkins, 31, got six years in the House of Correction for stealing about $90 in articles including a rifle from a farmer. Cortlandt S. Heroy, 60, received five years on nine worthless checks with a suspended second charge. Harry A. McKay, Carlisle, Pa, was given up to three years in the Reformatory for altering a bank pass book and cashing fraudulent checks. Jenkins has prior larceny and robbery convictions. Heroy used a dupe to cash checks and fled with gas and oil payments. McKay admitted misrepresenting funds to merchants. Authorities noted multiple prior convictions and a detainer from Montgomery County.
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Cwo Mien
Frederick
Patrick M. Schneauffer
Lawrence BE. Jenkins
Guily
Frederick County
Jenkins
West Virginia
Moundsville
Virginia
House of Correction
Elain F. Nikirk
Cortlandt St
Reformatory
Harry A. McKay
Carlisle
Ray S. Baer
Lewistown
Baer
Mountaindale
H. Paul Buhrman
Guy Anders
Nikirk
FBI
Heroy
Donald Mills
Mills
Motor Company
William F. Suter
Edward Silance
Arlington
New York
Cincilinati
Miami
Alexandria
James
Montgomery County
Montgomery
McKay
Frank Dorsey
H. Reese Shoemaker, Jr
G. I
Jig Wag
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Pepper Defeated by Smathers in Florida Primary
Senator Claude Pepper a Florida liberal defeated by Rep. George Smathers in a tight Democratic primary. With 1412 of 1595 precincts reporting Smathers led Pepper 348,211 to 283,084. Pepper conceded after the home county of Dade gave Smathers only a 53 vote margin. Smathers, a middle of the road liberal, faces John P. Booth in November. Other primaries across Alabama Ohio Indiana and Virginia produced various results including Hill leading for Senate in Alabama and Ferguson gaining a lead for Ohio Senate nomination.
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Associated Press
Claude Pepper
Florida
New Dealer
George Smathers
Pepper
Smathers
Trusman
Dade
Miami
Washington Goes On Fast Time On Thursday
Washington observes daylight saving time starting Thursday after House and Senate compromise approved by President Truman. District clocks advance one hour at 2 a.m. est marking the capital’s time shift amid broader national adjustments.
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Washington
House
Senate
Truman
District of Columbia
Two Miners Hurt In Lonaconing Violence
In Lonaconing Maryland two miners were injured in violence between pickets and coal miners. Thomas Robertson about 40 suffered a fractured skull from a truck blow and is in critical condition at Miners Hospital Frostburg. Melvin Cuthbertson 36 sustained less serious injuries. Officials say no union dispute was involved and the clash centered on a leasing plan affecting local miners and coal buyers.
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Lonaconing
Thomas Robertson
Miners’ Hospital
Frostburg
Melvin Cuthbertson
Maryland
Anonymous Gift Brings $250 000 to Western Maryland College
An anonymous alumnus donated 250000 to Western Maryland College with two conditions. Hubert P. Burdette, another alumnus, was named to the board of trustees, joining his wife Louise L. Harned and their son Kenneth E. Burdette, all linked to the college.
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Westminster
Western Maryland College
Lowell S. Ensor
Hubert P. Burdette
Burdette
Louise L. Harned
Oakland
Western Maryland
Kenneth E. Burdette
Oral Report On Middle States Survey At Frederick High
An oral report on a three day educational survey will be given at Frederick High School during a faculty meeting at 3 45 this afternoon. Seventeen educators from the Middle States Association will disclose their evaluation of the high school. Principal Harry O Smith said Superintendent Eugene W Pruitt and Duval W Sneadner may attend. It will take four to five months to finalize the findings and any major changes would start in the 1951 52 school year. Dr Ross L Neagley of Temple University will forward a written report after the meeting. The group will depart tonight after evaluating classes and school operations. The Middle States evaluation adds to the State Department of Education accreditation and will determine the school’s continued association status.
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Frederick High School
Middle States Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges
Harry O. Smith
Eugene W. Pruitt
Duval W. Sneadner
Frederick County
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Middle States
State Department of Education
May Fellowship Dinner Draws 100 Women
More than a hundred women will gather Friday evening at the United Brethren church for the annual May Fellowship dinner of the Frederick County Council of Church Women. Mrs. Paul W. Kinsel presides. Miss Virginia E. Lewis of Hood College will speak on Christian Economics. Dr. and Mrs. Earle B. Blakeslee will present the music. A brief business session follows. The dinner aims to promote friendship and understanding among women of all Protestant churches.
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United Brethren Church
Frederick County
Lattimore Charges New Law Is Made
Washington May 3 Owen Lattimore denounced an attack on him through his wife as a new low in American politics during his Senate Foreign Relations Committee testimony. He and his wife disputed questions about her alleged 1943 lectures at a labor/ trade union school linked to Communist lists.
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Washington
Owen Lattimore
Senators
Lattimore
Senate Foreign Relations
McCarthy
R-Wis
State Department
Hickenlooper
A- Iowa
Firemen Set 4000 Radio Upgrade for Hyattsville Unit
Hyattstown Volunteer Fire Department votes a 4000 investment for two way radio gear and a new chassis for a 12 year old truck. County firefighters will borrow funds and repay with carnival profits. Equipment to be fitted on the International truck Seagrave pumper ambulance and remodeled unit. New chassis to go under the 1938 600 gallon pumper. old chassis to be traded or sold. Chief Burdette says aims to improve protection for the area served. Expenditures discussed for over a year. meeting led by Joe Price. Chaplain LaDue McGill moved the measure. Norman Burdette to supervise engine work with Harold Weisberg chairing the radio committee.
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Hyattstown Volunteer Fire Department
Seagrave
W. L. Burdette
Une
Joe W. Price
LaDue McGill
Norman Burdette
Harold Weisberg
Burdette
L. W. Burdette
Larger Increases In Social Security Voted
The Senate Finance committee approved larger increases in social security retirement benefits than in the House bill and rejected any five year tax-rate rise. It estimates average individual benefits would rise to about 49 dollars monthly, with family maximum up from 85 to 150 dollars. Final action pending. Chairman George expects ready for Senate next week.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
George
Dga
Dr. Roberts Named State Deputy Director of Health
Baltimore May 3 Dr Dean W Roberts top administrator of Maryland s medical care program has been named state deputy director of health Appointment announced by Dr Robert H Riley state health director Roberts a native of Macon Ga has been with the State Health Department since October 1943
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Baltimore
Dean W. Roberts
Maryland
Roberts
Robert H. Riley
Macon
State Health Department
Occober
Punished Officers Of Big Mo Grounding Of Missouri
Norfolk Virginia May 31 three officers of the battleship Missouri faced reduction in numbers for grounding in Chesapeake Bay January 17 The penalties shift them down the Navy promotion lists Brown Millett and Morris lost 250 100 and 350 numbers respectively Brown commanded the ship at the time Millett was operations officer and Morris navigator All three were found guilty by general courts martial Brown pleaded guilty Millett and Morris proclaimed innocence They are released from arrest and awaiting reassignment by the Bureau of Personnel Fechteler noted relative officer counts and impact of number losses
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Norfolk
Missouri
Chesapeake Bay
Navy
William D. Brown
Frostproof
Fla
Brown
John R. Millett
Waterloo
Lows
Frank G. Morris, Jr
New York
Millett
Morris
United States Naval Academy
Adm
William M. Fetchteler
Atlantic
Bureau of Personnel
Fechteler
Staley Named President Of North End Civic Assn
Former Alderman Charles P. Staley was re elected president of the North End Civic Association at a Tuesday meeting of the Board of Directors. Officials chosen include Stephen S Langley as vice president Mrs John W Morgan secretary Arthur H Lambert treasurer and Mrs Daniel S Chesley corresponding secretary. Executive committee members are Alton Bennett Wwin J Ramsburg and A H Lambert. The carnival committee for July 12 to 15 includes James A Grove James Bennett Alfred R Sharpe Daniel S Chesley and Edward J Daugherty. Directors elected Monday night are L J Ramsburg Mrs J W Morgan E J Daugherty A R Sharpe A H Lambert J A Grove A Bennett S S Langley Glenn E Bieh.
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Charles P. Staley
North End Civic Association
Staley Park
Stephens. Langley
John W. Morgan
Arthur H. Lambert
Daniel S. Chesley
Alton ¥. Bennett
Wwin J. Ramsburg
A. H. Lambert
Messrs. Ramsburg
Langley
James A. Grove
Mr. Bennett
Alfred R Sharpe
Edward J. Daugherty
L J. Ramsburg
Senator Taylor Invited On Truman Train Through Idaho
Idaho Senator Glen Taylor, who left the Democrats in 1948 to pursue the vice presidency on the Henry Wallace ticket, was invited to ride President Truman’s special train through Idaho amid Truman’s western tour. Republican Taft of Ohio was named to respond to Truman’s Chicago speech, while Idaho stops May 10 may showcase politics as party members wonder if Taylor will be praised on board. Taylor seeks renomination with D. Worth Clark as likely opponent.
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Washington, Mass
Glen Taylor
Idaho
Henry Wallace
Truman
Taylor
Taft
Ohio
Chicago
D. Worth Clark
Tuaman
Albert J. Loveland
Brewster
Maine
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Russia Demands MacArthur Explain Bases in Japan
In Tokyo on May 3, Russia urged General MacArthur to explain reports that the United States is rebuilding key Japanese naval and air bases. Lt. Gen. Kuzma Derevyanko cited accounts of bases from Hokkaido to Kyushu and criticized actions as undermining Far Eastern Commission obligations and allied occupation policy.
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Tokyo
Russia
MacArthur
United States
Rusesla
Kuzma Derevyanko
U.S
Japan
Hokkaido
Kyushu
Derevyanko
D. C. Ramsey
Pacific Fleet
Sasebo
Kure
Yokosuka
Okinawa
Guam
Far East
United States of America
Soviet Union
Far Eastern Commission
United Kingdom
China
FEC
U. S
End Of Spring Rain Could Delay Planting In Frederick
Residents wondered when rain would end as forecasts show scattered showers this afternoon and more by tomorrow. The heaviest shower in a month dropped 0.55 inches overnight while milder temperatures move in. Forecaster predicts a high near 78 degrees tomorrow with a 15 degree rise from yesterday. Rain has aided gardens and wheat but delayed planting of early sugar and floe corn typically sown the first week in May.
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Frederick
Agai
Weather Bureau
50 Year Old Cugat Plans to Wed 18 Year Old Abbe Lane
Boston reports orchestra leader Xavier Cugat announced plans to wed 18 year old Abbe Lane of New York, a singer in his band, after his present wife completes a Reno divorce. A Juvenile Court hearing for a Frederick mother of six accused of neglect and misusing public assistance funds was postponed due to illness. no date set.
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Boston
Xavier Cugat
Abbe Lane
New York
Frederick
Dorothy V. Lydard
West South Street
Francis J. Connolly
Businessmen Scolded For Using Pressure
Washington May 31 Senator O Conor scolded businessmen for pressuring Congress saying such pressure threatens solvency. He cited the rivers and harbors bill as an example and urged drastic cuts in government spending. He urged business labor and farming groups to refrain from seeking special favors in Washington.
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Washington
O'Conor
D-Md
Congress
States Chamber of Commete
Hearings on Closing Ballymote Ohio Crossing Near Goules
County Commissioners hold final hearings on proposed closing of the Ballymote and Ohio crossing on Point of Rocks road near Goules. A delegation urged closure for safety as opinions are gathered. decision due after Saturday. Closure tied to completing flag Pond road grade crossing elimination and widening Pleasant View road and Doubs corridor. financing dependent on closure.
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Ballymote and Ohio
Point of Rocks Road
Goules
Sall
Flag Pond Road
Pleasant View Road
Doubs
Clothesline Tourniquet Saves Life of Boy 11
A passing motorist applied a clothesline tourniquet to Ronald F. Rice, 11, after he was struck by a skidding car on Route 40 five miles east of Cumberland. The boy lost his right leg above the knee but was reported in satisfactory condition at Allegany Hospital. The driver, Elmer J. Cross, 30, Flintstone, faced no immediate charges.
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Cumberland
Ronald F. Rice
Impart
Allegany Hospital
Young Rice
Elmer J. Cross
Flintstone
Suit Removed To Circuit Court For $31,500 In damages
A suit seeking 31500 in damages was moved from Carroll county to the Circuit Court today. Plaintiffs are Mrs Adaline Calwell of Baltimore and her husband Daniel S Calwell. Defendant is Lewis N Barber of Westminster Route 6. The case stems from a April 1949 accident at Finksburg between Calwell and Barber. Mrs Calwell seeks 25000 for personal injuries and 1500 for auto damage. Mr Calwell seeks 2500 for personal injuries and 2500 for his wife's lost services.
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Carroll County
Adaline Calwell
Baltimore
Daniel S Calwell
Lewis N. Barber
Westminster
Finksburg
Calwell
Larber
Lie To Fly To Moscow To See Stalin
Paris May 3 United Nations Secretary General Trygve Lie announced he will fly to Moscow May 10 to urge Russia toward a meeting of world leaders with the Security Council to end the cold war and avert catastrophe. He warned that splitting the world into two camps would harden divisions, worsen armaments, and delay atom energy control. He urged a path via the United Nations and hoped to discuss plans with Stalin, while denying he bore any messages from President Truman.
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Paris
United Nations
Trygve Lie
Moscow
Russia
Security Council
Herbert C. Hoover
U. N
Lile
San Francisco
Stalin
U. N. Security Council
Lie
Truman
Lam
Charges To Be Entered In Mt Savage Break-in
City police said charges of attempted breaking and entering would be lodged against two Mt. Savage women after a storeowner thwarted an early Monday robbery attempt. Five suspects, including three male juveniles, were detained nearby and juvenile court hearings are expected soon. The older woman allegedly has a police record. A California-licensed car tied to the group was impounded.
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Mt. Savage
Melvin J. Palmer
East Church Street
California
Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties In Brunswick And Mt Pleasant
Deeds were recorded in the clerk's office for property sales. Johnie L Ayres and wife sold to Norman W Chaney and wife a Brunswick property on North Delaware avenue for about 7000. Clem L Wilson and wife sold to Franklin B Keyfauver and wife a Brunswick property on 4 street for about 5500. Heirs of Laura R Brown sold to Harry W Getzendanner and wife a 10 acre tract with improvements along Route 26 in Mt Pleasant district for about 5000.
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Johnie L. Ayres
Norman W Chaney
Delaware Avenue
Brunswick
Clem L. Wilson
Franklin B. Keyfauver
4 Street
Laura R. Brown
Harry W. Getzendanner
Route 26
Mt. Pleasant
Phantom Network To Be Investigated In Senate Hearings
Senator McFarland of Arizona ordered an inquiry into a phantom network accused of supplying horse racing information to distributors nationwide. The hearings before a Senate Commerce subcommittee examined proposed laws targeting interstate gambling operations amid the disclosed mysterious racing service.
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Washington
McFarland
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Alabama
Democratic Executive Committee
National Party
Hill
Sparkman
Lawrence McNeil
Birmingham
McNeil
Gordon Persons
State Public Service Commission
Philip J. Hamm
Persons
Hamm
Fergusont
Disalle
Don H. Ebright
Frank J. Lausche
Lausche
Indiana
U. S. House
Cecil Harden
Charles Halleck
Edward J. Robeson
Newport News
Rep. S. Otis Bland
Robeson
Virginia Association of Manufacturers
Newport News Shipbuilding ‘and Drydock Company
Ways and Means Committee
Western Md
H. P. Burdette
Board of Trustees
Dr. Roberts
Brown, Millett and
Staley
Heart of North End Assn
Life Magazine
Robert Doyle
Yale University
Bandoeng
Cheribon
Indonesia
UN Indonesian Commission
Doyle
Raymond Kennedy
Senator Taylor
Cugat
U.N
Nigave
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