Plan to man 3 observer posts in Frederick county
Civil Defense director J Roger Fisher announces plans to activate three ground observer posts in Frederick county for spotting airplanes. Posts will be Brunswick Camp Detrick and Emmitsburg with Air Force personnel from Baltimore aiding Western Maryland. An orientation for Brunswick recruits is set for Monday at the Brunswick American Legion post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Roger Fisher
Civil Defense
Frederick County
Brunswick
Camp Detrick
Emmitsburg
Fisher
Air Force
Baltimore
Maryland
Ground Observer Corps
Brunswick American Legion
John F. Levis
Russell Baldwin
Ponts
Myer Kapian
Brunswick Post
Scheer Stadium
Observer Corps
Detrick
Lumen F. Norris
Eisenhower proposes defense reorg to cut Joint Chiefs power
President Eisenhower sent a plan to Congress outlining a major Defense Department reorganization. It would abolish the Munitions Board, the Research and Development Board, and the Defense Supply Management Agency, with their duties shifted to six new assistant secretaries. The Joint Chiefs of Staff would lose some authority as power is reallocated to strengthen civilian control and improve efficiency amid a perilous global scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Conegress
Defense Department
Joint Chiefs of Staf
Pentagon
Defense Secretaries
Defense Secretary
Congress
Russia
Munitions Board
Research and Development Board
Defense Supply Management Agency
Defense
Military “High Command
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Prisoner Claims 2538 Allies Died in Chinese Camps
Tokyo returned prisoner Sei James F. Daniel of Alameda California says he accessed Communist medical records and learned 2538 Allied captives died of starvation and disease in camps at Pyoktong and Death Valley between late 1950 and mid 1951. He cites 931 deaths from malnutrition in 2 1/2 months and 1,607 more at Camp Xo on the Yalu River in early 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
North Korea
Sei
James F. Daniel
Alameds
Calif
Death Valley
Kum
Pyokiong
Daniel
Pyoktong
Yalu
Danel
Death Valiex
Proktong
Jump In Maryland Crime Tops Nation
FBI notes a 43 percent rise in Maryland crime in 1952, the largest jump in the nation, attributed largely to new reporting systems. Baltimore cites a June 1952 overhaul that sent nearly all offenses into central records, affecting the totals. Despite gains in 1952 for murder, rape, robbery, and burglary, overall crime classifications show mixed changes from 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maryland
FBI
Baltimore
Marland
Tawes Seeks Harmony Among Maryland Democrats
State Comptroller J Millard Tawes urged leaders of the Maryland Democratic Party to sit down and forge harmony to avoid a bruising 1954 primary. Speaking at Cumberland clubs and a private Allegany County dinner, Tawes discussed state government and greater participation in governance while avoiding direct comment on a 1954 bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
J. Millard Tawes
Democratic Party of
Maryland
William Preston Lane
George P. Mahoney
McKeldin
Tawes
Cumberland Lions
Kiwani
Symington argues defense program not justified
Sen. Symington says no evidence justifies cutting or stretching the U S defense program. President Eisenhower proposes cutting 82 billion dollars from fiscal 1954, mostly in defense and foreign aid. Symington, at University of Virginia, warns against reducing security when national survival is at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Symington
U. S
Air Force
Missouri
Albemarle County
Limited Use Of Gamma Globulin By Health Dept
Baltimore April 30 The State Health Department said gamma globulin to fight paralysis will be limited to children under 10 and pregnant women in households with a polio case and only when supplies allow The distribution is restricted due to limited effect and a scarce supply Health officers will ration to high risk groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
State Health Department
Boy Scout Drive and District Notes From Taneytown
Saturday community paper drive by Boy Scout Troop 348 will collect newspapers magazines rags and scrap iron if weather allows Scouts meet at the ball at 8 30 a m The week included an Explorer investiture ceremony at Carroll District dinner Harold Staybaugh named candidate for Robert L Bowers senior crew leader assisted by Larry Eckard Kenneth Frock John Perry and William Abrecht Jr Adviser Stanley Frock welcomed new senior scouts Cancer Crusade fliers were distributed by Abrecht Slaybaugh and Thomas Two Explorer activities approved for May outdoor game and picnic refreshments plus a defense training project Scouts swam at Gettysburg College with transport via the American Legion Raymond E Haines Troop Committee Chair Younger Scouts look to District Camporee at Deep Run May 1 17 outdoor firebuilding cooking contest and nature walks are planned Weather permitting Next meeting will focus on camporee activities Mrs Harry Welty tripped fell with boiling water suffering third degree burns on arms and body front Mrs Welty aided by clothing protections Sandra MacPherson Visited her parents Hewitt and Mrs MacPherson Mr and Mrs Raymon Forle Mr and Mrs Harry Welty and Mr and Mrs Carlton Munshaw visited relatives including Foole’s son Fred stationed at Sampson Air Force Base Geneva NY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaneytown
Boy Scout
Carroll District
Harold Staybaugh
Robert L. Bowers
Larry Eckard
Kenneth Frock
John Perry
William Abrecht Jr
Stanley F. Frock
Cancer Crusade
Abrecht
Slaybaugh
Thomas
Gettysburg College
American Legion
Raymond E. Haines
Deep Run
Harry Welty
Sandra MacPherson
Malden
Mass
Hewitt MacPherson
Raymon Forle
Carlton Munshaw
Foole
Fred
Sampson Air Force Base
Geneva
Noy
Esco Standard Oil Announces Summer Fill-Up Discounts
Newland of Esco Standard Oil says the firm will grant summer fill-up discounts on gasoline and distillates. Faso offers 320 cents per gallon off cargo sales, while other methods receive 5 cents per gallon off posted prices, with discounts ending September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C A. Newland
Esco Standard Oil Company
Effectne Immediate
Faso
Delverv
Will Regulate Bird Business In State Health Department Expansion
The recent session gives the State Health Department authority to regulate importation, breeding, and sale of psittacine birds including parakeets and love birds. Enforcement begins June 1, with licensing and inspection likely for dealers and owners. Parrot fever poses serious risks. birds can transmit psittacosis to humans, with airborne spread and possible fatal pneumonia. Authorities warn infected premises must have birds destroyed and seek strict control as parakeet popularity rises. Separate notes announce U.S. Air Force HQ move from Wiesbaden to Ramstein in Germany and brief market prices from Woodsboro Livestock Sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Health Authority
Forbes Burgess
Montgomery
State Health Department
Dr. Burgess
Burgess
Seventh son welcomed in Georgetown Hospital
Mr and Mrs Preston Weaver are congratulated on the seventh son born April 24 at Georgetown Hospital Washington. On April 19 a christening was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Nicholson for Lorna Jean and the child of Mr and Mrs John Schwartzbeck. Rev James Kerr officiated and a dinner followed for families. Part of Boyds lost electricity after a truck crash injuring three boys. Lucille King and Staley Jacobs wed April 22 with details given of attendees and future residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
Gloyd
Richardson
Washington
Women’s Missionary Society
John Pollock
Chevy Chase
Robert Williams
Mabel Ballenger
Brooks
Rockville
Boyds
Dorsey
Kevin Fitzwater
Fitzwater
Jack Wolstenholme
Richmond
Russell Bennett
J.P. Kerr
Lucille King
Staley Jacobs
Lovettsville Teachers to Open 53-54 Session
Lovettsville Virginia lists 12 teachers for Lovettsville School for the 1953 54 term including Donald F. Larson Bennie F. Gordon Jane S Edmonds Marian A Beasley Thomas H Kane Frank W. Robinson Reba R Knotl Junia J Ferris Louise G Johnson Charlotte E Weadon Winifred P Myers and Mary G Pastnyck Miss Louise Whitman returns to Lincoln School after chaperoning a Richmond weekend trip Lee Ridgeway wins Jaycee Teen-age Road-e-o earns a 1941 automobile at Goose Creek Country Club Gold cups awarded to second and first place winners Mrs P F Legard hosts the Home Demonstration Club plans for a May 7 district meeting at Woodstock plus a covered dish luncheon and a planned district dance Pvt P T Pete Myers completes Signal Corps training at Fort Devons Mass and visits home before assignment Mr and Mrs Henry Palmer attend funeral in Warrenton for nephew John Jonesy Raymond Mann enters University of Virginia Hospital for examination Mrs A A Beatty visits relatives in Chillum Heights Md Rev William J Yingling in Baltimore two months with family to return next Monday The local 4 H Club schedules a May 8 dance in the school auditorium with Mountain Ramblers performing Attendees at Middle Conference of the Women s Missionary Society Jefferson include Mrs Grant Compher Mrs M C Filter Miss Alma Heskett Mrs L B Schutte Mrs J R Shumaker Mrs William A Wade Mrs H W Beatty Mrs G H Wirts Mrs Viola Wright and Mrs W B Williams
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovettsville
Donald F. Larson
Bennie F. Gordon
Jane S. Edmonds
Marian A. Beasley
Thomas H. Kane
Frank W. Robinson
Reba R. Knotl
Junia J. Ferris
Louise G. Johnson
Charlotte E. Weadon
Winifred P. Myers
Mary G. Pastnyck
Louise Whitman
Lincoln School
Richmond
Lee Ridgeway
Goose Creek Country Club
P. F. Legard
Cecil Robinette
Woodstock
Bobby Legard
Henry Jones
Sayre
R. R. Myers
Adrian Shugars
George Mentzer
H. W. Beatty
Laura Potterfield
Nellie George
L. A. Womelderph
J. D. Keister
Leo Reed
Perry Mentzer
Patti Ann
Frankie Legard
Sandra Lee Hough
Pvt. P. T
Pete’ Myers
Fort Devons
Mass
Signal Corps Security Agency
Paul Myers
Massachusetts
Henry Palmer
Jom and
William
Warrenton
John Jonesy
Raymond Mann
University of Virginia Hospital
A. A. Beatty
Richard Price
Chillum Heights
William J. Yingling
Baltimore
Mountain Ramblers
Women's Missionary Society
Jefferson
Grant Compher
M. C. Filter
Alma Heskett
L. B. Schutte
J. R. Shumaker
William A. Wade
G. H. Wirts
Viola Wright
W. B. Williams
Pythian Sisters Convene in Taneytown District Meeting
The Pythian Sisters convention in Taneytown district No 2 met Monday with Mrs Sabina Baker presiding. Eight temples Frederick Gaithersburg Brunswick Laurel Hagerstown Taneytown Smithsburg Reedysville attended with officers including Mrs Alice Wasserman grand chief and Mrs Marie Harding grand secretary. Potomac Temple Keedysville delegates joined: Mrs John Wagner Bernice Smith George Bell Charles Flook Harold Lowe Paul Kefauver Ralph Taylor and others. A two year term officers were elected including Mrs Gladys Hershberger treasurer. Also noted is the 1903 Cullinan diamond discovery in a South African mine as the largest found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taneytown
Sabina Baker
Frederick
Gaithersburg
Brunswick
Laurel
Hagerstown
Smithsburg
Reedlysville
Alice Wasserman
Marie Harding
Sarah Schramm
Vera Muzzard
Molle Zimmerman
Louie Michael
Thelma Pickett
Alma Ross
Louella Shipley
Fannie King
Strand
Brunner Harding
Charles Ross
Glve Brown
Gladys Hershberger
Potomac Temple
Keedysulle
John Wagner
Bernice Smith
George Bell
Charles Flook
Harold Lowe
Paul Kefauver
Ralph Taylor
Roy Hammond
Waand Rohrer
Baker
Shirley Wagner
C and O To Store Gas In Old Tunnel
Walter J. Tuohy of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway announced plans to use an abandoned Blue Ridge tunnel near Charlottesville Virginia for pressurized propane storage. The tunnel will be leased to Bottled Gas Corp of Virginia for bulk storage, sealed and held at 100 psi during low demand, boosting C and O rail traffic with tank car shipments to and from the tunnel. The 4264 foot tunnel would become the Easts only large storage facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Walter J. Tuohy
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Blue Ridge
Charlottesville
C&o Stockhholders
Tuohy
C&o
Bottled Gas Corp
Virginia
Louisiana
Texas
Allies Demand 375 Prisoners in Korean War Talks
At Panmunjom the Allies pressed the Reds to hand over 375 more disabled Allied soldiers. They accused North Korea of holding sick and wounded prisoners and urged a neutral caretaker. Sweden was suggested but rejected by the Communists who insisted on an Asian country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. N
Sweden
Switzerland
USON
Reds
North Korea
U. S
John C. Daniel
Society Meets in Walkersville Women’s Missionary Group Meeting
Mrs Grayson Haller Jr hosted the Women’s Missionary Society in Walkersville for April with special piano pieces Ne'er My God to Thee and Rock of Ages by Grayson Haller. The program covered divisions of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U S A and set May 9 as clothing drive delivery date to Church World Relief in New Windsor. Officers elected for May 1953 34 include President Mrs E K Helwig Vice President Mrs T Paul Mobderiy Secretary Miss Margaret Sayler Treasurer Mrs Paul Dinterman. The gathering ended with a missionary benediction and refreshments provided by Mrs Haller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Conference
Washington Congress
E. K. Helwig
T. Paul Mobderiy
Margaret Sayler
Paul Dinterman
Haller
Frederick Police Chief Outlines Department Facts
Frederick's crime rate is low for its size as Chief Charles V. Main spoke at a Lions Club luncheon at the Key Hotel. He noted 33 officers and a civilian clerk, 4,548 investigations in 1952 with 48 still open, and described hazards of duty, patrols, and past practices from 1817 to 1858, including the constable hunters and five secret police. He urged visits to Headquarters to see how tax dollars are spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Charles V. Main
Lions Club
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Main
Frederick City
Maryland
Lawrence Brengle
Hunter
Lewis Brunner
John Morgan
Irvin C. Brant Jr
Rhea T. Kincaid
Thurmont
John. Fansler
Lynchburg
Charles J. Fraley
Bethesda
al Masino
Baltimore
Dawson J. Horine
John C. Dearborn
Z. T. Stevens
Bombs Spark Argentine May Day Celebrations
In Buenos Aires, seven bombs exploded in small public parks during May Day events as President Juan Peron opened congress. Police lined the streets as Peron rode to deliver the state of the nation address, avoiding direct reference to the blasts amid accusations of foreign intrigues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Juan D. Peron
Peron
Congress
United States
Argentina
Associated Press
United Press
Christian Science Monitor
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Charles F. Veirtz
Shookstown
Camp Breckinridge
302Nd Signal Construction Battalion
Veirtz
Co. R
Abnins
Health Dept
Gettysburg Pa
Leonard Trent
Wilbur Lo Flemming
Fairfield
Frank Keeler
Florence Mason
State Extension Service
Calvary Methodist Church
Mason
Health Department
Landstuhl
Germany
Ith Air Force
Wiesbaden
Ramstein
Rhine
Eugland
Woodsboro Livestock Sales, Inc
Scone
Vos
Gannon
Claire Landers
Camp Denck
John W Fuypanick
Deiick
Mass Landers
C. and
Old Tunnel
Mathieson
Wbmathieson Chemical Corp
John Powell and Co., Inc
Powell
Salisbury
Rodney E. Johnson
San Antonio
Tex
Don Monday
New York
Bethlehem Steel Corp
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