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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1948

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Bus Line Strike Ends. Frederick Service Resumes

Unexpected walkout by Blue Ridge drivers disrupted Frederick area transit ending early as routes to Washington and Baltimore resumed. Union member cites discharge of a driver for a 29 day notice breach. company says no wage or work condition issues.

Tue Ridge Lines Frederick Baltimore Samuel M. Gordon Motor Coach Employes of America Potomac Edison Company Here Middletown Myersville Wiliam E. Giffin Union Associated Press Giffin

Jews Warned Not To Sail To New York

United States demands Lebanon free 40 American citizens carried from the Marine Cary at Beirut and Haifa. Maghr ish officials caution 105 Jews and Americans to avoid boarding the United States Steamer Marine Corp on the return voyage after a prior seizure of 69 Jews, 11 Americans, at a Lebanese port.

Washington United States Marine Cary Beirut Haifa Israel Mag New York United States Steamer Marine Corp Lebanon Alexon

Red Flyer Destroys His Plane In American Zone

In Seoul a Soviet air force captain, Ivan Feodorovich Osmakov, claimed identity as pilot of a plane bearing number 84. The craft was forced down Wednesday due to fuel shortage in the American zone. Osmakov was captured, treated, and reportedly refused food, washing, or shaving.

Red Flyer American Zone Seoul U.S. Army Ivan Feodorovich Osmakov

Truman to ask Congress to extend social security benefits

President Truman will ask Congress in a special message to extend social security benefits to farm labor domestics self-employed persons and other groups not now covered. Senator Barkley after a White House conference said the message will go to Capitol Hill within a few days.

Washington Truman Congress Barkley D-ay Senate White House Capital Hill

Deers Cause Car Damage In Fredericck County Incident

In Fredericck County two deer related automobile incidents disrupted traffic in the northern area. A 1938 Buick suffered about 100 dollars in damage after a deer struck the right headlight and fender, with the carcass turned over to an officer for transport. Game Warden Benj Phebus reported the incident.

Fredericck Bri Benj. Phebus Cour

Oregon Primary Signals Fate of Dewey Stassen Taft Clash

Oregon voters weigh the GOP contenders Harold Stassen and Thomas Dewey while Senator Robert Taft campaigns New Jersey. Outcome seen as shaping delegate counts and momentum toward or away from a 1948 convention battle.

Harold E. Stassen Thomas E. Dewey Pacific Coast Robert A. Taft New Jersey Dewey Stassen Taft Princeton Oregon Wisconsin Nebraska New York Pennsylvania Wendell L. Willkie Hampshire Tait Ohio

U S Restricts Red Crossings Berlin May 21

Soviet zone border access tightened by U S authorities with Potsdam and Helmstedt noted as only crossing points. Officials stressed the move does not close the border and is a reciprocal measure amid regional tension. STOCKS MOVE AHEAD New York May 21 Stocks rose broadly as overnight buying boosted blocks up to 5,000 shares.

Berlin Germa Potsc Helmstedt America Ene Point U. S New York

Gambling Opposed by Maryland Lutheran Conference

Delegates from the Lutheran Western Conference of the Maryland Synod gathering near Ladiesburg voted unanimously to oppose Byrnes bill legalizing raffles and chance wheels. The 200 plus delegates from across the region adopted resolutions, heard talks by Rev. Dr. Blackwelder and others, and received Sunday school greetings from Mt. Zion church.

Lutheran West Conference Maryland Haugh Ladiesburg Pasly Sarvland Gov. Lane John H. Lenn Frederick Lutheran Western Conference Raymond Markesses Oscar F. Blackwelder Church of the Reformation Washington S. White Rhyne

Six Miners Die in Clinchield Coal Mine Collapse

Grim rescue teams extracted the last of six miners killed last night when a roof section collapsed at Clinchield Coal Company's No 2 mine. Four others were entombed briefly, rescued after four hours, with 460 yards of corridor workers nearby only slightly injured. Detecting no explosion, the event drew hundreds to the shaft as bodies were recovered.

Dante Clinchield Coal Company J. M. Smith

Sgt Eyler Final Rites Set At Emmitsburg

Funeral services for Sgt John F Jeref killed in France July 27 1944 will be held at St Josephs Catholic Church Emmitsburg Saturday morning with Mass by Rev Gerald Curran. Interment will be in Mount View Cemetery Emmitsburg. Sgt Eyler of the Cavalry Recon Squadron 106th Cavalry Group was one of the Army's most dangerous men. Remains arrived in Thurmont Thursday evening. He is survived by his widow and several brothers and sisters. Police report arrests listing intoxication charges at Cumberland bus terminal and West Patrick Street with two men held for fines and costs.

John F. Jeref la Lacasserie France St. Joseph's Catholic Church Emsitsburg Gerald Curran Slountain View Cemgery Emmitsburg Sst Eyler Cavalary 106Th Ca Alry Thurmont Earl Tate Eylernsburg Irs Larence Kemper Edward D. Nelson Cumberland Lester W. McCall West Patrick Street Swamley and Kanode

Found Dead in Washington Hotel Room

Arthur E. Silcott aged 60 executive secretary of the Hazard Kentucky Coal Operators Association was found dead in his room at the Washington Hotel today in Washington May 21.

Washington Arthur E. Silcott Hazard Coal Operators ‘ Association Washington Hotel

Boys fly stolen plane in Oklahoma to Texas amid chase

In Cheyenne Oklahoma two 12 year olds Immy Badard and Robert Howard Peterson piloted a stolen Ercoupe toward Texas. Police traced the craft to a local hangar and recovered it after the boys diverted toward a farm field. Troopers and the sheriff concluded the youths acted on fiction and were returned home.

Oklahoma Arch Hamilton Immy Badard Robert Howald Peterson Robert Jimmy Little Western Oklahoma Cheyenne Here Texas Panhandle Roger Mills County Erc CAA Ted Geller ORV Downtow Bobe Rpark Tom Trooper Diane Vine Rook Aid Tage Teant Hanmilton

Battle For Jerusalem Nears End

The four day battle for Old Jerusalem appeared near ending as Arabs claimed control of about 80 percent of the Old City. Jewish forces were driven back to a narrow defense along the western edge of the Jewish quarter near Beit Yaacov Hurva and the Tiferet Israel synagogue lay in ruins. The Jordan Arab Legion held much of the Armenian quarter and reinforced Zion Gate as fighting continued around Mount Zion.

Old City Jerusalem Haganah Irgun Zvai Leumi Beit Yaacov Hurva Tiferet Israel Abdullah

State School Finals May 27 Held For Deaf Graduates

State School for the Deaf will hold its annual commencement exercises on Thursday at May o'clock. The class consists of 34 students who have completed their prescribed courses. Baccalaureate services are Sunday afternoon with Rev. William C. Ravald addressing. Names include John George Hres Baltimore Edna Ger Abingdon Brent Jurgis Snow and others as the eighth grade and college preparatory group.

State School For the Deaf Schoo Wiliam C. Raval First Baptist Ch John George Hres Baltimore Edna Ger Abingdon Ata Toews Siasek Scheuch Brent

Strategic Air Command To Move Headquarters

Senator Wherry says the Army Air Forces will transfer the Strategic Air Command nerve center from Andrews Field Maryland to Offutt Field near Omaha Nebraska as the headquarters of the lone range striking force. The move shifts central command to Nebraska with Offutt set to house the headquarters.

Washington Wherry R-Neb Army Air Forces Strategic Arc Command Anedrews Field Offutt Field Omaha

Meat Strike Near End Says CIO Packinghouse Workers

The CIO Packinghouse Workers union expected to announce an end to their 67 day strike at International Harvester plants. Vote results were to be released from the union’s Chicago headquarters with predictions of narrow approval to end the stoppage at most plants, except Wilson and Company. Guards protected workers as ballots were counted in Waterloo Iowa and St. Paul Minnesota with 100,000 workers previously voting to end the strike.

Associated Press International Irvester Company CIO Packinghouse Iire Chicago Herbert March Wilson and Company Swift Cudahy and Armour National Waterloo al der Lea South St. Paul

Notices Of Tax Liens Filed Here

Tax liens under Internal Revenue laws have been filed in the Circuit Court clerk’s office by the Maryland Collector George Hofferbert for South Mountain Dairies Inc of Middle Town, unpaid 1944 45 46 income taxes totaling 861 72. Terman M. Brown of Frederick Route 1 is listed with 1944 45 46 taxes totaling 5473 76. Bernard A. Winkel of 469 West Patrick Street is listed with a 75033 assessment.

Internal Revenue Circuit Court Maryland George Hofferbert Agaist South Mountain Dairies, Inc Middletoun Terman M. Brown Frederick Bernard A. Winkel West Patrick Street

Md Amvets Convention Set For June 27 28 In Frederick

Frederick Amvets members heard plans for the State Amvets convention to be held June 27 and 28. Details to be discussed at June 3 meeting. post to move to new home at 324 East Street around mid June. By-laws approved effective Jan 1 1943. Memorial Day march planned with Guy Anders as marshal. Junior basketball team honored. coach Tom Glass cited players including David Kline. Post to host carnival near McCurdy Field in June and accept about 30 new members at next meeting.

Amvets Conven Braddock Frederic Legion Roday Corander Beachiey Middletown Unis T Focal Post East Street Frick Amvets, Inc Frederick Amvets Frederick Aryland Washington Tom Glass David Kline Herbert R. Jordan St. John’s Catholic Church Amvet Jordan Guy Anders Post McCurdy Field Vernon Cassel

Veterans Survey Hints Housing Needs in City

About 508 veterans respond to a local housing survey. A large share can pay modest rents with many prepared to rent rooms or apartments at rates from 10 to 50 dollars per month. Lipps notes most returns are in and foresees total responses near 1000 though likely not much higher.

Id County Frede County Lipps Tle

Nation Today on Condon spy fears and secrets

James Marlow surveys the un American activities charge against Joseph Condon head of the Bureau of Standards who warned secrets of atomic design are too complex for any ordinary spy. He argues a scientist would be needed to grasp documents while defense officials handle the FBI report and a presidential decision stalls release.

James Marlow Greow Edrao Bureau of Ston Mist Se Wark Condon Stotela Washington Academy of Sciences House Un-American Activities Committee FBI Commerce Department Bureau of Standards House Committee Department Atomic Energy Commission Congress President Truman Truman

Suit Filed Over Milk Shipment Delays Absent Water

Mason FR Marsh of Route 1 sues in Circuit Court for 52000 alleging months without running water in the milk house and cow stable blocked milk shipments. Defendants include Wade C Brandenb Myers Edna S ville Austin W Tams Chambers burg Pa and R G Stouffer. The case cites repairs and negligent receiver actions affecting milk transport.

Mason FR Marsh Wade C. Brandenb Myers Edna Austin W Tams Chambersburg R. G. Stouffer Clhrough

Named Alternate To National Convention Named Alternate To National Convention

Emmett R Bowlus was named an alternate to the Republican National Convention from the xth district at the State convention held in Baltimore yesterday. Attending delegates included Charles A Price Merrii Wachter Staley Flock John A Derr Rey Wo Ignatius Snowden of Frederick Mrs Grace Dovel Walkersville Miss Pearl Eader Bratdack Heights and others from the city and county were present.

Emmett R Bowlus Baltimore Centron Charles A. Price Merrii Wachter Staley Flock John A Derr Rey Wo Ignatius Snowden Frederick Grace Dovel

Police Chief Killed in Office in New York

Police Captain Thomas J. Rowe is shot in his office at First Precinct as a 39 year old woman, Ann Aas, is seized by officers. Rowe dies, a pistol found near the desk. The suspect, a waitress, claimed to be a friend of the captain and refused to discuss a 1930 marriage to Henry Powers. Rowe, 55, married, had prior involvement in a 1937 car incident.

KLNJ Thomas J. Rose Ins Ce First Et John Haller Ann Ques- Haller Rowe First Precinct Willan Willie Haller Ray Paquette Waller Paquette Hailer Poriried Hiler Henry Powers Capt. Rowe Newrk

Walkersville Lions Charter Night at Hotel Vindobona

About 100 members and guests attended Walkersville Lions Club Charter Night in Braddock Heights with Judge Charles E. Moylan as guest speaker. The event opened by Claude H. Barrick, other members present included William D. Powell, Kent C. Nicodemus, Harold Hooper, Allen W. Nicodem, Elmer K. Chandlee, and Elroy E. Grimes. Moylan spoke on individual and organizational efforts to improve world conditions via the Pan American plan. Temperature forecast predicted warmer, mild weather through today and Saturday with some showers possible.

Walkersvie Lions Club Vindobona Braddock Heights Charles E. Moylan Supreme Bench Baltimore City Glade Valley Club Claude H. Barrick Woodsboro William D. Powell Walkersville Moylan Baltimore Lions Club United States South America Kent C. Nicodemus Walkersville Club Tailtwister Mag Charter Ittee Mr. Pow Harold Hooper Allen W. Nicod Elmer K. Chandlee Elroy E. Grimes

No shop elections ruling faced by NLRB on May 21

Washington reports the National Labor Relations Board ruled on May 21 that Takay cannot handle shop elections in 19 Gates due to existing bans or regulations covering the subject.

Washington National Labor Relations Board Taktay

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