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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1948

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Traffic Study Planned With Five Halt Points In Frederick

Frederick to host an eight day traffic survey starting Tuesday under the State Roads Commission. Five locations will momentarily stop vehicles while interviewers ask motorists where they came from where they are headed trip purpose and routes. About 30 locals to be hired from a list of 45 applicants. Police assigned to each station for traffic control.

Frederick George N. Lis State Roads Commission W. Raymond Walter State Armory

Life of horse saved from stream near Snookstown Road

Four men rescued a seven year old work horse owned by George M. Jacobs after it slipped into a nearly three foot deep creek and became entangled in fence wire. Bartgis Krantz and Six jumped in, cut the fence wire, and aided by Jacobs, the horse was brought to the stable and treated for wounds and illness.

George M. Jacobs Snookstown Road Camp Detrick Jacobs Lewis G. Bartgis Harry W. Krantz Frank Six Bartgis

Fifth Column Mosquito Being Harbored In U S

Washington May 13 A scientist warned that a fifth column mosquito could trigger a yellow fever outbreak during wartime He urged a nationwide campaign against Aedes aegypti noting it has been wiped out in Brazil and Bolivia and stressing eradication wherever it exists to prevent deliberate virus introduction.

Ashington Tates Fred L. Soper Pan American Sanitary Bureau Washington Brazil Bolivia

Negro Dies In Crash Near Reisterstown

A stolen car carrying Robert H. Smith of Baltimore and two injured men Penn Joseph Nathaniel 24 and Gordon Howard 23 collided with an oil tank truck about a mile north of Reisterstown. Nathaniel faced manslaughter charges. Howard was booked for theft. The two survivors were taken to University Hospital by patrolmen Grimes. Local police identified the deceased and noted the incident occurred today in Baltimore county.

Here Baltimore Robert H. Smith Penn Joseph Nathaniel Gordon Howard Afl Orton Dorsey University Hospital Oscar M. Grimes Nathaniel Howard

Truman Mulls Broad Middle East Arms Embargo Lift

Washington officials said President Truman is studying lifting the arms embargo on shipments to the Middle East. The embargo has been in place since December. A broad lift would allow Arabs and Jews in Israel to buy weapons, with details yet to be decided.

Washington Truman United States Middle East White House Israel

Club Women In Business Begin Three Day State Convention

Women from 13 clubs gathered in the city for a three day state convention of the Club Women In Business. Morning sessions under federation president Mrs Gladys Oliphant heard reports and committee recommendations. The nominating committee selected candidates for the coming year as debates continued.

Mar Ini Rega Blues and Grey Federation Gladys ¥. Oliphant Salisbury Mary C. Ramsburg Lucille Wolford Henry Tf. Staler Hood College Maryland State School For the Deaf

Disabled Vets Back Ambulance Purchase Effort

Washington and Lee Chapter No. 5 Disabled American Veterans endorsed a drive to obtain an ambulance for Frederick. Members pledged aid and may train as first aid responders to be on call. Commander Carmey Heeder chaired the Legion Home meeting with guests from across the county.

Frederick Washington and Lee Legion Home Jacob Goldberg Frederick Baai Brith Cerpsiien Carmey Heeder

Painters Work On Trinity Steeple Clock

Painters led by Frank Nikirk work over 100 feet above West Church Street to gild the Trinity steeple, clock hands, and weather vane. The six foot clock face and four foot long hand are to be gilded. costs are split between the city and Evangelical Reformed church. The project, long awaited, includes shingles atop the cupola and other restoration tasks.

Frank Nikirk Trinity Wikirk Celis Evangelical Reformed Church

Straw Hat Day Brings Cool Overnight Weather

Temperatures dipped to 48 degrees overnight signaling a cooler step in straw hat day celebrations. The Weather Bureau expects a gradual warmup with cloudy skies by Monday and a return to warmth by Sunday. A new Harley-Davidson police motorcycle is now in service with the Police Department assigned to Officer Charles Bell for parking meter and traffic duties.

Weather Bureau Mercury Charles Bell

Atomic energy row inflames Senate election year clashes

In Washington the Atomic Energy Commission nomination fight heats as Republicans argue over Lilienthal for five years. Taft and Vandenberg weigh extended terms while political calculus and the 1946 act shape expectations ahead of the Philadelphia convention and potential Senate votes.

Washington Ston Ar Kenneth McKellar Tennessee Liienthal Senate Robert A. Tait Ohio Tait Russia Lilienthal Taft AEC Dewey Philadelphia Arthur H. Vandenberg Michigan Vandenberg Atomic Energy Commission J. H. Bush Federation of American Scientists Federation Atomic Scientists Vandenbergs Summer T. Pike Strauss F. Warmack Robert F. Bacher Whis $Er White House Jose

Family Life Conference Reports From College Delegates

Two college faculty members and a student delegate report on the Family Life Conference. Dr Warne C Neely of sociology discusses legal issues and family life. Miss Mary B Mather and Miss Lois Keller present other conference aspects with 4-H Clubs representative Middletown. Dr Andrew Gehr Truxall also attended as Hand College president elect and family expert.

Warne C. Neely Mary B E. Mather Lois Kéller Middletown 4-H Clubs of America Andrew Gehr Truxall Hand College Ee Ae Ry

Guards Guard Strike Bound Swift & Co Meat Plant

In South St Paul Minnesota a crowd of about 500 faced 600 National Guardsmen with fixed bayonets near the Swift & Co packing plant. Guards moved in to escort workers arriving by more than 25 autos and a convoy of 34 National Guard vehicles.

South St. Paul Minn Swift & Co Grand’ Avenue National Guard

Heavy Buying In Wall Street Sees Big Saturday Volume

New York May 15 reports the stock market flooded with the largest Saturday volume in 15 years as trading surged. Prices rose modestly after a sensational advance, with volume around 3,000,000 shares and high speed ticker lagging actual transactions. Orders came from across the country but final prices gained only small amounts per share.

New York Coun

No Vidal Wave After Severe Earth Shocks

A Bering Sea floor quake triggered wave alerts in the Aleutians and Hawaii but no high waves followed. Alerts disrupted shipping and port activity while crews prepared and vessels returned to harbor, with no disaster on Oahu.

Honolulu Bering Sea Aleutians Hawaii Oahu

Forgery Charged and Probe Demanded in Washington

In Washington a call for a broad probe followed charges of forgery tied to alleged intimidation of Congress members. FBI involvement noted as officials pressed for a serious inquiry amid protests and claims of forged documents. In Shamokin Pennsylvania two miners were rescued after over 60 hours trapped 175 feet underground in a flooded mine passage.

Ington Jean Activities Committee Yesterda FBI Shamokin

How Congressional Speeches Are Crafted In The Nation Today

An observer explains the complex process behind speeches in Congress. Staff writers researchers and library experts compile facts and background for members like Jones and Smith. Each member also relies on personal aides and committee staff for research while protectively avoiding help that targets other members.

Jones Congressman Smith House Mithh Congressional Committees Congress Legislative Reference Service Smith

Fire damages Quonset structure under construction near Frederick

A small fire damaged a large Quonset style building under erection for M E Cruiser on Route 240 south of Frederick. Fire units from Independents, Juruors, and Citizens Company fought the blaze with booster streams. Steel construction limited damage while early entry and water supply were adjusted to contain the fire.

Frederick E Juruors Citizens Company

Nevada museum strike uncovers high grade ore

In Carson City Nevada on May 15 museum workers at the state museum found high grade ore while excavating in the basement. An assay on the first two tons yielded 36050 per ton in gold and 2754 in silver, according to Museum Director J. G. E. Green.

Carson City Nev Nevada State Museum E. Green

Visas and tensions swirl as diplomats seek access in East Asia

Reports indicate Darren and other consular staff faced delays while the consulate canceled a ship amid visa issues. In Korea, South Koreans endured a second night of power outages blamed on Moscow, with Lt Gen Hodge accusing the Communists of using energy as political leverage and noting large shipments held in Seoul warehouses.

Stille Seoul South Korea John R. Hodge Moscow Hodge North Korea

County Exceeds Its Quota in Maryland Cancer Drive

Baltimore May 15 A total of 192417 has been contributed to the American Cancer Society extended campaign. Gen Philip Hayes chairman of the Maryland drive told solicitors Friday. The total includes 127 from Baltimore city and 64879 from the rest of Maryland. The state goal is 230000. Counties exceeding quotas are Baltimore Calvert Caroline Frederick Howard Prince Georges Somerset and Wicomico. Deeds recorded show properties sold in Baltimore City including 204 West Path and 1 South Bentz streets with about 37500. Bertha M Lone sold to Joseph C HL With the eHing 39th street about 54500.

Baltimore American Cancer Societay Philip Hayes Maryland Calvert Caroline Frederick Howard Prince George's Somerset Ington Wicomico M. Luther Mahoney Charles F Shipley West Path South Bentz Street Bertha M. Lone M Joseph C 39Th Street

Emergency Meet Of ULN Summoned May 15

Emergency meeting of ULN was summoned for May 15. Delegates face a tense scene as security tightened amid rumors of political maneuvering and possible policy shifts. The venue and exact agenda remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text.

Secur Pnfar Jerualen Ord

Mystery Call Picked Up Near California Coast

In May 1907 Coast Guard cutters and two B-117 rescue planes converged off the northern California coast after a garbled SOS claimed a vessel was sinking after hitting a mine. The message, possibly from the William E. Channing, was traced to Astoria and coast guard, Navy, and FCC stations pursued verification amid uncertain call letters.

San Francisco Coast Guard Ttx California William E. Channing Channing Maritime Commission Astoria Ore E. E. Thorne Navy Federal Communications Commission Crescent

Independent Engine Returns From Factory

Independent county engine driver Lewis Kline returns from Columbus Ohio after Seagrave Factory installed a new V-12 motor. He drove all night with his wife and reported pump trouble and slow speeds on the way back. The factory overhaul replaced the old motor as too small for the truck. Seagrave is turning out engines regularly.

Independent County Lewis Kline Columbus Seagrave “Company Kline Town Hill Mountain Pums Seagrave Silver Spring

Air Attacks and Territorial Shifts in Palestine Conflicting Claims

The report describes air raids on Tel Aviv with conflicting Arab and Jewish statements. An Egyptian bulletin claims damage to Tel Aviv airport and a DC-3, while the Jewish forces report attacks on several fronts, including Galilee and the Kfar Etzion area. Claims include population destruction at Kfar Etzion and ongoing resistance in other settlements amid border crossings and village evacuations.

Bern Bre Haganah Nexeb Ines Tel Aviv Acre Naharyia Beyend Hiaifa Kfar Etzion Jerusalem Bethlehem Arab Legion Egun

Recital by Hood Freshman Musicians Featured in Brodbeck Hall

Freshman violinists pianists and vocalists from Hood College performed a recital in Brodbeck Hall with works by Bach Chopin Debussy MacDowell Beach Mozart Schumann Griffes and Puccini. Performers included Mitzi Weil Margaret Whitmore Phyllis Rutherford Lorraine Klan Joan Raubenhold Nancy Taylor Carolyn Leedom Olga Prettyman Theresa Falaguerra Lavinia Hussey and Anna Marie Budde with Falaguerra Rutherford and Prettyman as accompanists.

Hood College Division of Fine Arts Brodbeck Hall Bach Chopin Debussy MacDowell Beach Mozart Schumann Griffes Puccini Mitzi Weil Garden City N. W Margaret Whitmore Woodstock Phyllis Rutherford Dunellen N. J Lorraine Klan North Plainfield N.J Joan Raubenhold York Nancy Taylor Indianapolis Ind Carolyn Leedom Newton Olga Prettyman Laurel Del Theresa Falaguerra Kew Gardens Lavinia Hussey Presque Isle Anna Marie Budde Falaguerra Rutherford

Second Suit Settled Over Route 240 Pedestrian Death

The second and final suit for $25,000 damages tied to the Route 240 pedestrian deaths near Frederick was settled. Plaintiffs Mr. and Mrs. Grayson M. Miss Urbana sued John L. Fox, Frederick now in the House of Correction, and Weil Bros Inc. The earlier related case by the Staub family was settled last week.

Route 240 Frederick Grayson M Urbana Grayson John L. Fox House of Correction Weil Bros, Inc Companionewi Mary Jane Staub Jesea Iiss Staub

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