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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1948

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Woman Gets 18 Months For Forgery

Irene Catherine Akers of Herrick Center Pennsylvania is sentenced to 18 months in the Maryland State Reformatory for Women for part in a forgery scheme that defrauded a local bank of about 250 dollars. The court noted possible wider activity and found the defendant aware of the transactions.

Irene Catherine Akers Herrick Center Maryland Af Rice Alexandria Jervis Schnaufer Kinley H. Akers Schnauffer Stateivision Ronessy Wilburn

Bids Sought June 16 for Foundation Work on Waste Plant

Public bids set for June 16 on foundation work for a 3.99 million gallon elevated secondary treatment disposal plant. Engineer planning and date timing discussed with Whitman Guard and Associates. project aims to provide secondary treatment and solids reaction with oxygen.

Wooming Cis Whitmen, Guard, and Associates Sec Bar

Ramps Halitosis Compare To Polecat In Raleigh County

In Beckley West Virginia the Raleigh County Board upholds a principal’s right to whip students who come to class exhaling ramps odor. The policy enforces suspension for the first offense and whipping for the second, amid accusations of undue cruelty by Fred C. Roberts. A three to one vote passed the measure at this week’s meeting.

Beckley W. Va Raleigh County Board of ©Cation Peipal Fred C. Roberts Roberts J. E. Dani Dennis

Bank Honors C. A. Gilson at Retirement Dinner

A testimonial dinner at Vindobona Braddock Heights honored C Alpert Gilson after 57 years as president of Farmers and Mechanics National Bank. Directors and staff presented a Hamilton wrist watch and anniversary cake while remarks praised his character and service.

C. Alpert Gilson Farmers and Mechanics National Bank Vindobona Braddock Heights J. Croghan William 4. Storm Bir Gilson Hamilton Gilson Kent Codemus Walkersville Bank Anna Margaret Herbert Michael J. Croghan Benjamin L. Shuff William B. Bennett Roe. Delaplaine Delaplaine Barbara Lester Hood College Robert L. Price Herbert R Charles

Air Force Navy clash over giant carrier plan resurfaces

Washington reports a renewed Air Force Navy dispute as officials weigh a 65 000 ton flush deck carrier. Air Force argues the vast ship could launch atomic missiles and encroach on strategic air warfare duties while Navy aims to expand sea control with ship plane operations. The debate follows marching conference directives and Joint Chiefs discussions.

Washington Air Force Navy High Com Air Force Navy Truman Forrestal Key West Fla Des Joint Chiefs of Staff Army-Navy-Air Force

Damage Suit Postponed Involving Beckley and O Hara

A $25 000 damages suit arising from a city accident was postponed due to illness of Edward D. Storm. Richard P. Beckley filed against Miriam D. O’Hara and William H. O’Hara, with ties to Nu Maid Products and Aetna Casualty, while other related actions for $1500 each and three settlements totaling $45 000 are noted in the same docket.

Edward D. Storm Defendents Richard P. Beckley Aetna Casualty and Surety Company Miriam D. O'Hara William H. O'Hara Nu- Maid Products, Inc Br Ofiara Beckley Nu-Maid William 1M. Storm L. H Milter Mr. Storm W. Clinton McSherry O'Hara Ofin Snyder Melvin C. Ruppenthal Sylvan Gold Y. Bennett RicSherry Stadtlander

Weather Watch Reports Cool, Damp Night and Frost Risk

The observer notes a low around 45 degrees with gusty NW winds in the night. Expect a repeat mid forties with cloudy mild conditions and possible warmer spells by Saturday. Reports of garden crops rotting from cool wet weather. truck crops show little progress.

Hma

Giant 450-Pound Shark Yields Human Remains Off Cape de Guilar

Report from Hongkong on May 20 describes fishermen recovering a giant 450-pound shark off Cape de Guilar containing the remnants of a man's body. An Army jungle green trousers fragment was the only identifiable article recovered, with local speculation about the origin of the victim.

Hongkong Fisher Nen Cape de Guilar

Comics Omitted for Friday News Release

The News omits comics today and will publish them Friday along with the date’s releases.

Jerusalem Under Arab Shellfire In Major Gaza Front Move

The report describes Arab forces shelling Jerusalem and advancing from the Beersheba area into southern Palestine. Egypt claims Deir Squar and Be Hanun fell as its forces threaten Tel Aviv, while Damascus reports counterattacks in the Galilee. Ben-Gurion declares a state of emergency in Israel. Tel Aviv appeals to the U.N. and major powers to halt raids.

Cairo Jerusalem Israel Salears Abdu Legion Tel Aviv Palestine Be ‘ Hanun Jordan Hula Syria Damascus Galilee el Aviv Straig David Ben-Gurion Tel Avivs Israel Rokach United States Russia Ured

Woman Driver Pleads Guilty To DUI In Johnstown Court

Hazel R. Brough of Johnstown Pennsylvania paid a fine and costs of 100.75 after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. The arrest occurred within city limits on Route 35 South about 5 30 pm Wednesday by City Officer Bell.

Hazel R. Brough Johnstown Manuel M. Weinbrg Peoples Court Route 35 South Charles F. Bell Washington Ernest R

Truman Plans Philadelphia Stop to Address Gerard College Students

President Truman leaves for Philadelphia to speak to students at Gerard College and to steer clear of Democratic leaders in the Quaker City. In Washington, the White House announces the reappointment of Andre Aloe Caughl in Hand as associate judge in the District of Columbia Municipal Court of Appeals.

Truman Philadelphia Girard College CG College Quaker City Washington White House Andre Aloe Caughl Municipal Court of Appeals District of Columbia

Government to Sell Tobacco Products Under War Assets Act

A government notice lists seized tobacco goods for sale including 2,086 packages of harcco, 36 cigars, 103 cartons of cigarettes, and smoking tobacco, with cigarette paper, taken off ships in this country. The sale aims to liquidate war assets as directed by wartime authority.

Harcco

Republicans Held Convention Delegation Plans in Maryland

State GOP delegates met to select representatives for the trip to Philadelphia. Joseph W. Martin Jr. urged a strong peace policy and criticized the New Deal. Galen Tait to resign as Republican State Central chair after the convention.

Maryland Akerr Crncon Joseph W. Martin S. House of Representatives Pells New Deal Administration Americas Republican Congress Republcan White House Galen Tait Republican State Central Committee Tait State Central Chew Chase Stanford F. Carrall Jacobee Couseeman Fac- Hon

O Connors Election Validated in Maryland Senate race

The article confirms the election victory of O Conor for the Maryland Senate seat in a reported voice vote during the 203 The Validated election event. It notes the subcommittee discussion and the party designation D M D.

O'Conor I Re Des Subcomican Senate

Bridges Urges GOP to Honor Pledge on Budget Cuts

New Hampshire Senator calls on Republicans to back a tighter 200 million dollar cut in the fall budget to fund the next year’s water program. He plans a Senate committee meeting after a 955 to 18 rejection of a 200 million cut motion.

Dge

Picket Slain In Strike At Rath Packing Plant

In Waterloo Iowa a CIO UPWA picket was shot and killed during a strike at the Rath Packing plant. Police say Fred Lee Roberts of Dunkerton fired the fatal shot from a non striking worker’s car. The plant remains closed through Thursday as National Guard units take control.

Waterloo Pune Rath Frank William Col. Williams H. T. Wagner Wiliam J. Farrell Farrell Blair Wood Fred Fred Lee Roberts Dunkerton Wood Roberts Wagner Cio-Upwa Independent Bath

Traffic Interviewers In North Area Friday

Report of traffic interviewers in the north area on Friday as part of a state roads commission survey. Survey teams questioned motorists on routes east and northbound near Wisner Street and Wisner, with questions extending to East Pat gear.

Iain Wefsow Wisner

Spring Sports Day slated by Hood College athletic association

Hood College Athletics plans a Saturday afternoon Spring Sports Day to wrap up the year with softball tennis volleyball and archery in round robin format. Faculty vs faculty volleyball at 3 30 and a softball challenge at 4 30 will precede a 6 p m formal banquet in Coblentz hall where a new White Blazer girl is named and honorary teams are announced.

Hood College Athletic Sociation Ath- Association Coblentz Athletic Association Randy Barbara Young David H. Young Middletown Elizabeth Derr Harry S. Derr Louise Hendrickson R. Ames Hendrickson West Second Street Vern Keller Air Henry Keller Jefferson Betsy McCain Russell H. McCain West College Terrace Louella Sauble Norman Sauble Taneytown Patricia Swearingen Frank V. Swearingen Thurmont Doris Wachter Martin L. Wachter Trail Avenue

Tass Blames Shift In U S Policy On Russia Claim

Moscow reports that leading Russian circles blame current Soviet American deadlock on departures from Roosevelt policy. The dispatch cites Washington policy shifts and questions why agreement remains impossible. Also notes Wallace comments and state welfare costs in Baltimore reporting.

Moscow Russia United States Franklin D. Roosevelt Russ Washington Briain U.S. A P. Henry A. Wal Wallace State Department Max B. Smith Mir U S

Former Ball Player Seeks Alimony Review in Appeals Court

Howard Victor Keen, identified as a former member of the Chicago National League ball club from 1922 to 1928, appeals a Wicomico County court order denying removal of $500 monthly alimony to Pauline Lewis Keen. He reports annual earnings of $22,106 as a feed sales agent and claims changed circumstances since 1936.

Annapolis Court of Appeals Howard Victor Keen Keen Chicago National League Salicbu Wicomico County

State Tax Revenue Surges Ahead for Fiscal Year

Tax figures show April receipts at 115 670 250 with a 3 826 477 rise from last year. First ten months indicate increases in alcoholic beverage and license fees. Police identify a hall town shooting victim as an unidentified Black man believed from Frederick, with two race track ticket stubs found.

Yoentiften Halltown Wo Va Frederick

Washington Moscow Deadlock Over Major Issue Talks

The State Department says Russia blocks progress on two power talks covering atomic energy German and Japanese peace treaties human rights and armaments control. Stalin calls Wallace proposals a suitable basis for discussion as Moscow asks for concrete proposals.

Rkst Eve Ung Marshall Russia East Wes State Department Kremlin Molotov Norway Denmark Tass U. S Stalin Henry A. Wallace Walter Bedell Smith Wallace Stali United Nations

May Renew Coal Talks Amid Union Pressure

May 20 report notes soft coal operators to discuss policy with a reform committee and wage conferences with the union as Moody faces a renewed struggle in the Producers association. Lewis opposes a separate line, while the United union expires. Market figures show a narrow range with steady underlying tones in New York trading as oils and railroads garner attention. Bevin accuses Eastern European Communist countries of fomenting Greece’s civil war and calls for an end to the conflict.

Washington, Alay Moody Lewis United Et New York

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Irene C. Akers House of Correction Polecat Bank C. A. Gilson Navy Row Abdullah Jesse McDor DeGrange Boone Frider Martin Ryland National O’conor Bridges Town National Guard U.S Baltimore State Welfare Department Bevin Scarborough Ernest Bevin Europe Greece
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