Inquiries On Fatally Injured Man From Baltimore Area
State Police report leads to half a dozen Baltimore and New York inquiries about an unidentified man who was fatally injured after stepping in front of a passenger train at Harpers Ferry West Virginia Tuesday night. The 65 year old man had Baltimore newspaper fragments in his shoes and mentioned Baltimore and Camden Station before the incident. Investigations continue with photos and descriptions being distributed to police stations in Maryland and nearby states. The body lies at Fecte Funeral Home Brunswick with burial expected midweek.
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Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Baltimore
W. W. Corbin
Camden Station
Sergt. Corbin
New York State
Wheeling
Maryland
Sergi
Corbin
FBI
Brunswick
Earlest
Roads Board To Paint Bridges In Frederick County
Frederick County Roads Board invites bids by May 15 11 30 a m at Court House for cleaning and painting four bridges over the Monocacy river links Route 15 Park Mills road Reichs Ford Road Biggs Ford bridge and Sixes bridge. Lump sum bids required for each bridge with option to select none.
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Frederick County Roads Board
Court House
Monocacy River
Lilyvuons Road
Route 15
Park Mills
Reich's Ford Road
Frederick
Biggs Ford
Walkersville
Mothers Station
Detour
Reads Board
May Storm Slashes Midwest Killing Seven In Storms
An early May storm sweeping the Midwest killed seven and injured scores as tornado winds gusting to 100 mph battered nine states. Snow, rain, hail, and dust accompanied the winds with wide property and livestock losses. Duluth and Superior in Minnesota and Wisconsin suffered major damage, with districts hit hard and injuries reported.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Minnesota
Towa
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Texas
Dakotas
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Iowa
Oklahoma
Duluth
Minn
Superior
Wis
Lake Superior
Tydings To Make Full Report Of Investigation
Washington May 6 Senator Tydings chairman of a Senate subcommittee investigating McCarthy charges that the State Department harbors Communists said loyalty files in the State Department will be opened if disloyalty evidence exists. He estimated three to four weeks to examine the IQ case files and pledged a thorough job while urging patience until all evidence is in. Maryland Senator O Connor was absent from the AP radio luncheon with Maryland and District of Columbia reporters present.
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Washington
State Department
Tydings
D-Md
Chesapeake Associated Press Radio Association
Tydines
Senate
McCarthy
R-Wis
Maryland Democrat
O'Conor
Maryland
AP Radio Association
West Virginia
Northern Virginia
District of Columbia
Oliver 5. Grambling
Associated Press
Max Fullerton
Baltimore
Howard Kany
W. L. Beale
St Josephs Alumnae Reunion in Emmitsburg Weekend
Members of the Emmitsburg chapter of St Josephs College Alumnae Association attend the annual reunion at the college in Emmitsburg this weekend. Dr Jane M Hoey director of the Bureau of Public Assistance in Washington will be the guest speaker at tonight's reunion dinner. The alumnae dinner is among the weekend events planned.
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Emmitsburg
St. Joseph's College
Jane M. Hoey
Bureau of Public Assistance
Federal Security Agency
Washington
Stocks Slip Slightly As Market Closes Mixed
New York stocks end a firm day with TV shares inching up about a point while other issues show smaller gains or fractional moves. The market recovered modestly from Thursday's loss with minor gains scattered across sectors.
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New York
Weekend May Bring Warm Weather Break
The Weather Bureau says a warm, humid spell may peak with temperatures near 90 this afternoon, then ease tonight to about 50 54 degrees. Late day thundershowers possible before cooler air, with 72 readings today. Sunday turns partly cloudy and cooler, Monday predicted to rebound to warm, humid conditions with scattered showers.
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Weather Bureau
Mercury
Hood College May Day Observance Planned for May 13
Hood College plans a full May Day program on Saturday May 13 featuring a spring horse show a Fathers club versus student baseball game and a coronation ceremony followed by a Marionettes pageant. Alice Elizabeth McCain heads the day with events from ten o clock to four including open house swimming lunch and a 430 pm coronation and pageant in outdoor theater.
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Hood College
Fathers Club
Marionettes
Alice Elizabeth McCain
Frederick
Jo Anne Kates
Newport News
Joan Dippy
Scarsdale
N.Y
Gambrill Gymnasium
Meyran
Walter M. Kleist
Grove Boulevard
Hudson Pool
Meyran Hall
Margaret Crook
Catonsville
O’cloéck
Hudson Theater Garden
Juan Robinson
Washington
Miss McCain
Andrew G. Truxal
Rocos
Francis Scott Key
Patrick Street
Shriner
Merran
Coblentz
Virginia Bowman
Pittsburgh
Dick Harp
Ruth Estes
Atlanta
Ann Davidson
Cynwyd
Endowment Fund
Cancer Drive Short of Goal
A local Cancer Drive totals show the county campaign at $2,976.22 of a $4,500 goal with funds still unturned. Cochairman Charles McC Mathias notes late gifts may arrive by mail to the Frederick Cancer drive box. Breakdowns list Special gifts 76950 county 1154.15 trade and industry 280.50 organizations 108.90 residential city 62459 coin containers 23.08 miscellaneous 3.00. Last year the drive surpassed its $4,800 goal with a final $5,848.64.
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Charles McC. Mathias
Frederick
Three Crew Members Jailed For Unauthorized Car Use
Three crew members of the U S S Lindenwald at Norfolk Naval Base were jailed after Mag istrate Alfon Bennett found them guilty of unauthorized use of a Frederick resident’s car. James R Thompson’s vehicle was found abandoned by State Trooper Patrick Stakem Jr. The owners fined for leaving keys and ignition neglect. Separate cases include a Reckless driving fine forfeiture by Paul J Burkhart and collateral forfeiture by Charles W Robinson for traffic violations.
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U. S. S. Lindenwald
Norfolk Naval Base
Alfon ¥. Bennett
Peoples Court
Frederick
James R. Thompson
Narva Avenue
Patrick Stakem, Jr
Myersville Road
Robert W Manning
Ernest E. Caliado
Alfred L. Long
Thompson
Paul J. Burkhart
East Liberty
Pittsburgh
Evergreen Point
C. Lease Bussard
Buckeystown Pike
Richard A. Myers
Bussard
Buckeystown
Burkhart
Hoth
Charles W. Robinson
Whity Marsh
Stalem
Delegation Opposes Doubs Road Closure at Crossing
The County Commissioners closed two weeks of hearings on closing the Baltimore and Ohio crossing on Point of Rocks road near Doubs to vehicle traffic. A small delegation from Doubs protested the plan this morning, while the board noted opinions on both sides and said a decision would come later. President A. Grant S Hooper, recently ill, attended the morning discussions.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Point of Rocks Road
Doubs
A. Grant S Hooper
Five Killed Five Hurt In Head On Crash Elxvidze May 6
A nighttime head on collision on Washington Boulevard in heavy fog killed five people and injured five others. The dead include Earl C. Schrump twenty three and William Henry Lewis fifty three. Soldiers from Andrews Air Force Base and Fort Meade were involved along with a Silver Spring family. The crash left a ten year old unidentified girl among the dead and a third car also struck.
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Elxvidze
Auilon
Washington Bowevard
St. Agnes and University Maspitis
Irl
Earl C. Schrump
Andrews Air Fares Base
Washington
William Henry Lewis
Silver Spring
Carl Moline
Anther
Andrews Field
Myrtle Q Lewis
Lewis
David C. Sullivan
Orlando
Corp
G. M. Notyuck
Ellerson
GM Sets New High Records For Output And Profits
General Motors Corp posts strong first quarter results with net income of 212,387,765 dollars and earnings of 4.75 dollars per share. Net sales reach 1,042,659,449 dollars and unit sales total 865,756 with payrolls at 404,000,000 dollars and taxes 148,971,000 dollars. C B Wilson and Alfred P Sloan Jr announce that operations run at capacity in postwar facilities.
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New York
General Motors Corp
JPA
United States
C. B. Wilson
Alfred P. Sloan
Corporations See Profits Rise In First Quarter
A AP compilation of 508 corporations shows first quarter profits up six percent from 1949 to 1 402 783 143. Automobiles chemicals and related industries led gains while brewing coal machinery and railroads fell. General Motors rose about 55 percent while Chrysler posted a deficit due to a 99 day strike. The report notes industry demand for autos television and chemicals fueled the rise.
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New York
Associated Press
General Motors
Chrysler
Oil
Iron and Steel Industry
Study On Radio And TV Interference In City
A Frederick Rotary Club committee received an FCC study on radio and TV interference in downtown Frederick. The report cites improperly shielded FM sets as a source and notes weak local signals from Baltimore and Washington stations, plus the extensive shielding needed to reduce interference.
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Community Service Committee
Frederick
Federal Communications Commission
Ballimore
Washington
Frederek
Vtse
Acheson Heads to European Conference for Cold War Talks
Secretary of State Acheson departs for Paris and London to join diplomatic conferences amid fears Russia may outpace the United States in weaponry by 1954. Officials foresee expanded North Atlantic cooperation, closer U S Britain France ties, and steps toward ending Germany's occupation.
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Washington
Acheson
Europe
Russia
Paris
London
U. S
Defense Departments
United States
North Atlantic Treaty Council
Britain
France
Germany
Schuman
Bevin Schuman
Far East
North Atlantic Council
West
Bevin
John J. McCloy
North Atlantic
Frederick County appoints Helfenstein as civil defense director
Ernest Helfenstein Jr of Frederick qualified this morning at the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the post of director of civil defense. He was appointed by Governor Lane on the recommendation of the County Commissioners.
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Ernest Helfenstein, Jr
Frederick
Frederick County
Lane
Garden Clubs To Make Visit Here Sunday
Frederick Dugians were busy today finishing touches on houses and gardens for Frederick Day in the 13th annual House and Garden pilgrimage of Maryland. Garden Club members arrange spring displays in city and county homes as visitors tour historic sites including Glade Valley Farm Ceresville Oak Land Manor Watercress Farm Strawberry Hill Oakland Plantation Prospect Hall and Rose Hill Manor. Over 200 markers guide visitors with reservations from across the country and a group from the British Isles attend. Traffic alcohol and peace arrests reported in the city with details of charges and bails. A deed was recorded for property at 206 South Market Street from Warry W. Ridgely to William L. Summers for about 4500.
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Frederick
Maryland
Garden Chubr
Degand
Weather Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
British Isles
T. Stuart Haller
Frederick County
Glade Valley Farm
Walkersville
Ceresville
Oakland Manor
Watercress Farm
Liberty
Strawberry Hill
Creagerstown
Oakland Plantation
Petersville
Prospect Hall
Rose Hill Manor
London
Urbana Winebrewer House
Taney
Guilford
James Decker
Ross House
Court Square
Hood Campus
Two May Be Cited For Contempt
Washington May 8 Counsel for Senate Communist Investigators recommended that Bart Browder and Frederick Van derbilt Field be cited for contempt of Congress Edward P Morgan said he drafted a citation resolution for the full Foreign Relations committee Contempt citations were urged after Browder and Field refused to answer questions before the subcommittee investigating State Department loyalties The announcement followed plans to begin study of rivalry files released by President Truman
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Washington
Senate
Bart Browder
Frederick Vanderbilt Field
Congress
Edward P. Morgan
Morgan
Browder
American Commmunist Party
Field
McCarthy
KeWis
State Department
Rec
Tydings
D-Md
Subcommittee
Fijela4
Moorga
Truman
Fellowship Dinner Held at Limited Brethren Church
Miss Virginia B. Lewis of Hood College told 145 attendees that when women make economic choices they also shape politics and urged study of issues to inform decisions. She warned against laziness in economic study while noting women control much purchasing power. A World Services Center offering supported overseas relief with clothing from Frederick.
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Virginia B. Lewis
Hood College
Frederick County Council of Church
Limited Brethren Church
Paul W. Kinsel
John H. Ness
United Brethren
Earle Blakeslee
Catherine Williams
Hood
Ernest C. Webb
New Windsor Church
Closing Of Lilypons Post Office Is Asked
Washington May 6 A demand to close the Lily Pons named post office comes from Harry Haller former Maryland state Republican treasurer in a letter to Postmaster General Jesse M Donaldson He cites economy and notes inspectors urged closure in 1948 the office briefly closed then reopened March 1 1949 Piper Elected Baltimore May 6 Charles A Piper president Liberty Trust Cumberland elected a director of the Baltimore branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond to fill the unexpired term of the late Holmes D Baker ending December 31 1951
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Washington
Lily Pons
Harry Haller
Maryland
Jesse M. Donaldson
Haller
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Roads Board
Lewis Edward O'Hara
Hyattstown
Chesnut
U. S. District Court
Estes Motors
Steiner's Hill
Taday
Pol'ca
M. J. Whitney
St. Joseph’s
Doubs Road
Washington Boulevard
John Ht. Dorsey
Simmons
Calvin P. Brown
Phobus Avenue
Lieut
Dorsey
Trump
Nannie Frith
Boone and Haugh
South Market Street
Warry W. Ridgely
William L. Summers
Browder and Field
Lilypons
Nie Pwrpa
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