Nine Hurt In G Accidents Friday Night
Nine people were injured in two separate crashes at opposite county ends, with three cars damaged and four people hospitalized. In Emmitsburg near St Anthony's on Route 15, five were treated at Annie Warner Hospital after a head on collision about 11:45 p.m. Drivers were Leo A Keepers and Harry Reese. Damages around $500. investigation ongoing. In Point of Rocks area, four colored occupants were injured when a 1947 Pontiac struck a bank at Routes 78 and 464. Es tala B Jackson suffered critical head injuries. Thomas Wade Jackson, George Barnes, and Clarence Mercer also hurt. They were taken to Frederick Memorial, Walter Reed, and Memorial Hospitals as appropriate. injuries ranged from fractured legs to punctured lung. Car demolished. driver error cited by Trooper Lewis.
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Annie Warner Hospital
Gettysburg
St. Anthony’s
Route 15
Emmitsburg
H. J. Brown
Leo A. Keepers
East Main Street
Harry Joseph Reese
Fairfield
Ralph Long
Rocky Ridge
Robert Eugene Reese
Beulah Smith
Thurmont
Harry Reese
Brown
Point of Rocks
Estalla B. Jackson
Beallsville
Frederick Memorial Hospital
James F. Lewis
Jackson
Walter Reed Hospital
Barnes
Mercer
Memorial Hospital
James H. Rouzee
Lewis
Truman urges Congress to fund defense to win cold war
President Truman demanded Congress approve every dollar for defense at an Armed Forces Day dinner, denouncing calls for restraint as poppycock. He warned only the Korean War’s fighting men and their families suffer from any delay, urging decisive support to prevent a wider conflict. Also notes Acheson and Truman stressing stronger military power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Acheson
United States
Russia
Commissioners Discuss 100000 School Repair Fund
Representatives of the Board of Education met with County Commissioners to review emergency alterations and repairs at several county schools with an estimated total cost near 100000 dollars. No commitments were made and talks may resume. Rhoderick and Smith from the school board discussed the heating plant changes at Lincoln High to avert water trouble amid a underway construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Joseph F. Rhoderick
Ross V. Smith
Lincoln High School
Mt Airy Girl Injured by Automobile On Main Street
Eight year old Ruth N. Grimes of Mt Airy was hospitalized with head and arm injuries after reportedly walking into the side of a northbound coupe driven by Samuel E. Mullinix, a Germantown resident. State Trooper Frank C. Badger said charges would be preferred.
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Mt. Airy
Main Street
Ruth N. Grimes
Roy Grimes
Samuel E. Mullinix
Germantown
Frederick Memorial Hospital
C. M. Waltz
Frank C. Badger
Mullinix
GOP Dinner Set by Frederick County GOP Club
The Frederick County GOP club will host a harmony dinner at Peter Pan Inn next Thursday evening. President Charles McC Mathias Jr says both successful and unsuccessful primary candidates are invited to attend the informal program. The event occurs two days before the Maryland Republican state convention in Baltimore on May 24, where delegates to the national convention will be chosen. Toastmaster John A. Derr and various candidates will give remarks as factions mingle in advance of the convention.
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Frederick County
Peter Pan Inn
Charles McC. Mathias, Jr
Mathias
Baltimore
Rep. J. Glenn Beall
H. Gredg Gore
John A. Derr
Frederick City Extends Madison Street Acquires Several Properties
Frederick city has acquired the Foland property at 407 South Market for 11 500 to extend Madison Street eastward. Previous deeds recorded 305 South Market and a 403 South Market land strip for the same project. Additional acquisitions include rear 10 feet of Wilson Pisco properties for a 20 foot alley, and transfers involving Ramsburgs, Bassfords, and Rust for about 12 000 and 5 000 respectively.
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Frederick City
H. Frank Foland
South Market Street
Madison Street
South Market
Foland
Thomas B. Wainwright
Glenn R. Crum
Wilson Pisco
Martha C. Ramsburg
Camden J. Ramsburg, Jr
Sherwood Bros. Inc
West
Patrick Street
Norman C. Bassford
James C. Bassford
Kemper C. Rust
Ballenger Creek-Doubs Road
Doubs
Cumberland Convention Weekend Draws DAV and Jaycees
In Cumberland Maryland this weekend Disabled American Veterans and the Junior Chamber of Commerce hold meetings with over 200 delegates registered. Delegates from ten Maryland Jaycee chapters attend the JAM gathering as Allied patrols move near a Russian checkpoint and authorities weigh an eight day ban.
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Cumberland
Disabled American Veterans
Junior Chamber of Commerce
DAV
Maryland Jaycee
Berlin
U.S
Two Teens Die In Williamsport Prom Night Crash
In Williamsport on May 17, two 17 year olds Hazel Draper and William Myers died when their car skidded off Route 11 near Martinsburg West Virginia after leaving the high school prom. Driver James A Barkdoll and passenger Louise Bleyer, also teens, survived with injuries as state police investigated.
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Williamsport
Martinsburg
W. Va
Hazel Draper
William Myers
Hazel
Myers
James A Barkdoll
Louise Bleyer
State Troper
Robert L. Mozingo
West Virginia
Barkdoll
Thomas Bowers
Miss Draper
Young Barkdoll
State Meet Of Amvets Here During July
Frederick Post No 2 Amvets met to plan the state convention to be held here in July. A $2,000 college scholarship will be awarded to a war kid in the area by the Amvets National Service Foundation, six four year scholarships in six districts. Applicants must be child of a veteran meeting service criteria and sponsored by Amvets posts. Applications due June 15 at the Washington address. Representatives from national Amvets offered guidance and urged submission of qualified local applicants. Strong attendance noted.
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Frederick Post
Amvets
James Marrone
Frederick
John Staley
Amvets National Service Foundation
Annivets
Grafton Cost
Braddock Heights
John Conrad
Walkersville
Washington
Gene Howard
John A. Knett
National Amvets
Truman
Kuet
Naional
Final Word From U N on Korea Armistice Talks
United Nations truce negotiators said at Panmunjom that the U N has made its final exploratory effort and urged North Korea to act in the tragic situation. Vice Admiral C Turner Joy declared no further concessions would be offered on prisoner exchanges as discussions stalled. North Korean General Nam Ils claims the overall April 23 proposal is unacceptable and insists on returning only willing prisoners to Communist territory.
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Nam I
Steds
Comambit Beir
Camp Detrick Marks Armed Forces Day in Frederick
Frederick city residents joined hundreds from surrounding counties at Camp Detrick for the third annual Armed Forces Day open house. More than 2,500 programs were handed out as visitors toured displays, viewed a joint service parade, and attended a reception with Brig. Gen. Loucks. Mayor Donald B. Rice, the principal speaker, urged unity strength and freedom to defend democracy amid global threats and cautioned against disunity at home.
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Frederick City
Camp Detrick
Thhe Post
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marine Corps
Chemical Corps
Col. M. T. Moree
Donald B. Rice
Frederick
Army Quartermaster Corps
Charles E. Loucks
Washington, D. Cc
General Loucks
America
Ordnance Corps
Transportation Corps
Corps of Engineers
Signal Corps
Infantry
Medical Corps
Charles C. T. Stull
Rice
Armed Forces
John Puskar
Charles Magahan
State Police
Koreas
National Guard
Air National Guard
Organized Reserve Corps
Col. Moree
Deed Sought For Land Built On Inheritance Claim
A Kefauver couple sues Wetzel in Equity Court seeking specific performance to compel a deed to about two acres near Evergreen Point, Frederick, Ohio, saying oral contract promised land in exchange for services and that they built a home and paid taxes for five years while awaiting transfer. The case argues increased land value due to planned roads by the State Roads Commission.
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Equity Court
Evergreen Point
Frederick
State Roads Commission
Newton Kefauver
Guy Wetzel
Kefauver
Wetzel
Kefauvers
Wilbur F. Sheffield, Jr
Edwin F. Nikirk
NECA Names Officers At Monday Meeting
Alton Y. Bennett was named president of the North End Civic Association, succeeding Charles P. Staley who declined re nomination. Staley remains a director. New officers include Alfred R. Sharpe vice president, Mrs. John W Morgan secretary, Arthur H Lambert treasurer. Executive committee members are Mehri F. Wachter chairman, Staley, and Irvin J. Ramsburg. NECA aims to improve the community and provide year round recreation at Staley Park named after Staley.
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Alton Y. Bennett
North End Civic Association
Charles P. Staley
Staley
North End
NECA
Bennett
Alfred R. Sharpe
John W Morgan
Arthur H Lambert
Mehri F. Wachter
Irvin J. Ramsburg
Staley Park
Kefauver Tops Democrats in Oregon Primary Returns
In Oregon Kefauver and Eisenhower won large popular votes for presidential delegates. Kefauver led Democrats with 32,955 to Eisenhower 45,351 across 97 of 2,269 precincts, securing Oregon's 12 bound Democratic delegates while Republican results were mixed for 18 delegates.
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Portland
Ore
Dwight
Eisenhower
Oregon
Sem Estes Kefauver
Tennen
Associated
Prem
Estes Kefauver
Dwight Eisenhower
Kefauver
Tennessee
Associated Press
W. Averell Harriman
New York
Mutual Security
Harriman
Pennsylvania
Washington
Spokane
Montpelier
Vermont
Taft
North Dakota
Bismarck
Nawaire
Honolulu
Gen
MacArthur
Bernard Baruch
Baruch
America
Gen. MacArthur
More Showers And More Cool Weather Likely
Thunder was heard in the city this morning signaling a weekend of unsettled weather. An early storm produced a light gain, followed by a stronger shower, and Friday evening showers canceled several baseball games. Forecasters expect cloudy cool conditions with a high near 65, and a pattern of showers and thunderstorms today tonight and Sunday with a chance of more rain Monday.
Arrests Reported For Intoxication In City Police Overnight
Three arrests on intoxication charges were listed by city police overnight. Frank E. Grove of West Patrick Direct and John William Smith of Frederick, held under 8100 and east s each, and Ralph W. Lodis. Mr Pleasant held under $5.80 collateral. Officers Kanode and Bender made the arrests. Stocks Steady New York. May 17 The stock market held steady today with very quiet trading.
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Frank E. Grove
Patrick Direct
John William Smith
Frederick
Ralph W. Lodis
Mr Pleasant
Kanode
Bender
New York
Back-To-Work Move By Oil Workers Is Slow
In Denver on May 17, a large portion of refinery and pipeline workers eased back to work slowly amid a nationwide strike entering its 17th day. Aviation gasoline supply remained tight as settlements lag, and the 15 cent hourly wage offer drew general disappointment from a 22 union coalition seeking 23 cents plus benefits.
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Denver
AFL
CIO
Snow Storms Lash West States With Major Damage
Severe spring storms drenched the western states, causing property damage over one million dollars. Utah suffered over a million in losses as winds near 80 mph grounded aircraft and disrupted utilities. Cold, wet weather then spread east into the Plains and Midwest with mixed rain and snow from Wyoming to Ohio.
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Utah
Wyoming
Idaho
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Ohio River
Oklahoma
Missouri
Texas
Ohio
Ilinois
Indiana
Iowa
Central Plains States
Colorado
Atlantic Coast
Gulf
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Rocky Moutains
Central Plains
North Atlantic States
U.S. Weather Bureau
Washington
Huge Oil Fire Out in Corpus Christi
A million-dollar oil fire in Corpus Christi was extinguished after dawn as firefighters used foamite to smother flames. Two hundred thousand pounds of foamite arrived from Houston and, despite running low, allowed crews to cap the remaining burning tanks. Authorities estimate nine million dollars in losses.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Houston
Kath-leen Marshall
The
John Carlyle
U N Patrol Storms Hill on Western Korea Front
An allied UN patrol stormed a Red held hill near Panmunjom, killing 27 Communists and wounding 15. The clash northwest of the truce site broke off around 4 40 a.m. after reinforcements arrived as artillery knocked out two mortar positions. It was the fourth straight morning of tank infantry raids on Communist lines.
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Seoul
Korea
Panmunjom
United Nations
Airborne Regiment Reinforced at Koje Island
Tokyo May 27 Gen. Mark Clark said the 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment moved from Japan to Koje Island to reinforce UN guards over hard line Red POWs and prevent mass breakouts. New commander Haydon Boatner strengthened defenses with sandbag pillboxes guard towers and about 20 tanks including flamethrowers on standby.
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Tokyo
Mark Clark
U. S 187Th Airborne Infantry
Japan
Koje Island
United Nations
U.N
Koje
U. N
Francis T. Dodd
Dodd
Charles Colson
Clark
Colson
Haydon L. Boatner
Red Hints May Mean They'll Try Germ War
Washington may 17 the defense secretary Lovett warned against Red China charges of germ or gas warfare in Korea. He said such accusations are lies and warned that if the Communists use BW they will regret it. Camp Detrick Dugway and Edgewood Arsenal are cited as BW facilities as defense and offensive capability is discussed. Addison Layer forfeited $25 for reckless driving in Peoples Court. Deputies investigate the theft of a 200 pound calf from Wilbur Carson's New Market farm.
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Washington
America
United States
Pentagon
Defense
Robert Lovett
Rednda
United Nat
Reds
Panmunjom
Defense Department
Camp Detrick
Dugway
Utah
Maryland
Edgewood Arsenal
Sheriffs Office
Wilbur Carson
New Market
Five Day Forecast With Showers and Warm Spell
Five day forecast calls for showers and scattered thunderstorms today and Sunday. Warmer conditions expected Sunday with cooler days Monday and Tuesday. A warm spell returns Wednesday with more showers likely. Temperatures will run near normal, with highs around 70 to 73 and mornings in the upper 40s to mid 50s in western counties.
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Meni Cetera
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Edgar P. Dougherty
Walkersville Liberty Road
Aminta P. Dougherty
Equity
Dougherty
Richard E. Zimmerman
Edward D. Storm
Marietta
Inday
Lancaster County
Pt. of Rocks
Court House
W M. Storm
A. E
Elizabeth McElroy
Gop
Camp Detrick Marks Armed Forces
Co-Workers
United Brethren Church of
George Cleveland
Dohy Conrad
Joseph Withide
Henry Bildebrand
West States
Lovett
Addison Layer
Adamstown
Peoples Court
Wilbur F. Sheffield
E. C. Crowther
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