Academic Freedom Endangered at Hood College event
Dr H Bentley Glass of Johns Hopkins warned Hood College AAUP members and guests from Western Maryland and Shepherd Colleges that American academic freedom faces internal and external threats. He argued free society hinges on the freedom to think and act, cited Soviet Lysenko genetics and Nazi book burnings as warnings, and urged intellectual leaders to defend investigative liberty for democracy.
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Hood College
American Association of University Professors
H. Bentley Glass
Johns Hopkins University
Glass
Western Maryland
Shepherd Colleges
Soviet Union
Nazi Germany
America
Ace E. Lippy
Marion L. MacPhail
State convention of Maryland Independent Retail Distributors at Ocean City
The twenty fourth annual convention was held in Ocean City Maryland with headquarters at the George Washington Hotel. Local delegates included Gar land Guyton of Burkittsville and Mrs Guyton, Harry I Hamilton and Mrs Hamilton, Feaga near Frederick, Main family, Mein family, Phelps Oland Nikirk Wachter Riddlemoser Summers and Roop of New Windsor. The 1953 convention will be in Atlantic City.
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Independent
Retail Food Distributors of
Maryland
Ocean City
George Washington Hotel
Garland
Guyton
Burkittsville
Frederick County Association
Harry I. Hamilton
City
Hamilton
Harry BM. Feaga
Frederick
Henry Falk
Harry Main
Frances Mein
Ora Main
Bernard Phelps
Kenneth Oland
Grayson Nikirk
Leonard Wachter
Charles E. Riddlemoser
M. Ruth Summers
H. C. Roop
New Windsor
Atlantic City
European Allies To Raise Million Troops
Representative Richards informed the House that European Allies will raise about one million soldiers and produce 31 billion dollars in weapons next year. He noted Allied forces already have over 514 million men under arms globally, comparing with the Soviet Union and satellites totaling about four million. The foreign aid package seeks 6.889 billion dollars for foreign military and economic aid for the year ahead.
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Washington
Richards
D-Sc
The
House Today
America
Soviet Union
Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Uig F
Negotiators Remain Tightly Deadlocked in Korea Talks
MUNSAN Korea May 21 Communist negotiators pressed for accounting of a prison camp incident in which a prisoner was killed and 85 injured during armistice talks. North Korean Gen Nam demanded details while Allied delegate Vice Admiral Joy urged a constructive move toward cessation of hostilities. Separately in Bellingham Washington four bodies were recovered from a yachting disaster near Puget Sound, leaving three missing from the Prelude voyage.
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Munsan
Korea
Pusan
Nam Ni
Adm
C. Turner Joy
Reds
Fire destroys Lustgarten laboratory and 32 cars in warehouse
A May 21 Philadelphia blaze gutted Lustgarten Laboratories Inc two stories, destroying a pharmaceutical lab and 32 Nash automobiles owned by Kerbeck Co. Ten families fled a nearby apartment building as heat, smoke, and water ruined the cars. The fire burned over an hour and men fought to control it.
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Philadelphia
Lustgarten Laboratories Inc
Kerbeck Co
Nash
Legion Plans Memorial Day Observance
Francis Scott Key Post No. 11 American Legion schedules a Memorial Day observance at 2 p.m. at the Key monument in Mt. Olivet cemetery with Col M T Moree as keynote. A 1:30 p.m. march from the Legion home includes Legion officers, Drum and Bugle Corps, and auxiliary units led by Post Commander Richard W Graham.
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Francis Scott Key
American Legion
Key Monument
Mt. Olivet
M. T. Moree
South Carroll Street
Clarke Place
South Market Street
Richard W. Graham
Frances Spurrier
Co. A
Alonzo Fox
National Guard
Ridgway Faces Bridges Quiz
Washington May 21 Republican Senate Leader Bridges of New Hampshire prepared to grill Gen Matthew Ridgway as he testifies before the Senate Armed Services committee on Korea truce talks prisoners of war and defense spending. Bridges intends to press Ridgway on Koje Island unrest and his euro NATO command prospects.
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Washington
Bridges
New Hampshire
Matthew B. Ridgway
United Nations
Far East
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Senate Armed Services Committee
Ridgway
Koje Island
Korea
Leaf Blotch Affects City Trees After Prolonged Rain
City and county trees show tests of a fungus called leaf blotch thriving in cool wet weather. Sycamores and maples are notably affected, especially in Baker Park where leaves brown and fall. The issue should ease with seasonal change. Bordeaux mixture offers limited control to prevent spread.
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C. Cyril Klein
Baker Park
Klein
Kieip
UN Patrol Fights Six Hour Battle East of Truce Site
United Nations tank infantry patrol fought a six hour battle with Red forces east of the Panmunjom truce site on the Korean front. Allied tanks engaged with small arms mortar and rocket fire from a Red force of unknown strength. The UN force dug in with artillery and tank fire before disengaging.
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Seoul
Korea
United Nations
Panraujom
Koreas
U.S. Eighth Army
U.N
Taft Wins Seven Montana Delegates in GOP Battle
The Associated Press reports Taft supporters won seven of eight Montana Republican delegates at a Helena convention while Eisenhower backers took one. Amid broader fights in Maryland Washington Connecticut Minnesota and Texas the GOP struggle continues as House debate opens on foreign aid. Taft leads 384 to 339 in AP delegate tally.
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Associated Press
Taft
Eisenhower
Robert Taft
Ohio
Montana
Helena
Dwight Eisenhower
Maryland
Washington
Connecticut
Minnesota
Texas
Annapolis
Theodore McKeldin
Baltimore
McKeldin
Spokane
Hartford
Farawell
Netherlands
John Bricker
Irving Ives
New York
Fred Seaton
Nebraska
Chicago
Five Drivers Lose Licenses in County Hearings
The county motorist license reviewer C F Horn revoked one license and suspended four others up to three months after hearings in the Court House. Glenn Rice Lyerly lost his license for drunken driving, while Norman Wilson Fox James R Nunemaker Marlin A Kinna Norman Thomas Carroll all received suspensions for speeding or related charges. Four motorists were placed on one year driving probation. Paul Henry Trent was refused permission to secure a license after operating without one.
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C. F. Horn
Court House
Glenn Rice Lyerly
Route 2
Frederick
Lyerly
Norman Wilson Fox
Franklin Street
James R. Nunemaker
Thurmont
Marlin A. Kinna
Middletown
Norman Thomas Carroll
Bentz Street
Merle Henry Hartsock
George G
Welfare Director Must Decide In Five Days
Baltimore May 21 Susan Hendricks director of the Prince Georges County Welfare Board has five days to decide whether she wants a hearing on charges of incompetence and inefficiency. The State Employment Office reported the charges were forwarded yesterday. Commissioner Russell S Davis gave her five days to decide on a hearing before he acts. The county welfare board listed accusations against the 38 year old director who holds a master of science degree from Columbia University.
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Baltimore
Susan Hendricks
Prince Georges
Frederick High set to honor seniors with June 8 baccalaureate
Frederick High School planning a June 8 baccalaureate in the auditorium with Rev. Maurice D. Ashbury delivering the sermon and Tom Clarke of the U S Supreme Court delivering the commencement address June 10. About 220 seniors will receive diplomas with tickets for admission.
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Alumni Association
Frederick High School
Tom Clarke
Supreme Court of the United States
Maurice D. Ashbury
All Saints Episcopal Church
Sperry L. Storm
Wilbur Devilbiss
University of Maryland
Middletown High School
Devilbiss
Middletown
Frederick
Brunswick
Department of Education
Eugene W. Pruitt
George C. Rhoderick, Jr
Board of Education
Herbert F. Davis
R. Floyd Cromwell
Emmitsburg High School
Arvin P. Jones
Philip Bower
Cromwell
Cromwell; Selection, “Atilla
Pruitt
Glee Club
Londonderry Air
Iction
Bower
Charles C. T. Stull
Bliss Ruth Stull
Virginia Baumgardner
Virginia Baumgardner. Tn In High “Sourre Lance
Vornier
Langston University
Maryland
Princess Anne College
Thurmont
Panty Raiders Strike Again Across College Campuses
The Panty Raiders returned with campus disruptions across several universities. At the University of Pennsylvania police and fire crews blocked dormitory entries as 1,500 to 2,000 youths gathered. A dozen students were arrested and later released. Other campuses reported water-throwing stunts, broken lights, and large crowds without major incidents. In Missouri and Tennessee, police and guards patrolled, while demonstrations occurred at Kansas State, Temple, West Virginia, Arizona, and Alabama.
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Naion
University of Pennsylvania
Oeemneemi
Columbia
University of Missouri
National Guard
Kansas State College
Temple
West Virginia University
Universities of Arizona
Alabama
Tower Clock to Run Again in Town
The town clock, idle for weeks, may soon restart after a Baltimore motor repair and bushings replacement. A bid of about 3790 for a new works unit was rejected due to budget constraints amid other major projects.
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Baltimore
Ten Dollar Fine For Fast Driving In Maryland Court
In Peoples Court Magistrate H Reese Shoemaker Jr. convicted John N Fuller Jr of exceeding 30 mph, fining him 10 dollars plus costs. State Trooper Stonesifer testified Fuller was clocked at 45 to 50 mph on April 27 near Urleans at 6 30 am. Multiple other motorists faced fines for expired registrations, reckless or improper passing, and related violations with amounts ranging from 1 to 50 dollars.
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H. Reese Shoemaker, Jr
Peoples Court
John N. Fuller,Jr
Hagerstown
James Stonesifer
Fuller
Aiken Opens Attack On Brannan
Senator Aiken accuses political manipulators of driving grain prices down by a billion dollars in 1948 and vows to prevent a repeat as he attacks Secretary Brannan during Senate Agriculture Committee testimony. Brannan cites Congressional limits from the Commodity Credit Charter Act of 1948 as causing storage difficulties and counters that the department supported the law. Ellender questions Aiken's framing as the hearing opens amid broader inquiries.
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Washington
Sen
Aiken
R-Vi
Secretary of Agriculture
Brannan
Senate Agriculture Committee
Congress
Jewal Aiken
Senate Agriculture Group
Agriculture Department
Ellender
D-La
Rural Carriers Banquet and Meeting in Walkersville
The Frederick Montgomery Rural Letter Carriers Association held its annual spring banquet at the Walkersville Lutheran Church with a fried chicken dinner served by church ladies. J Edward Cooper praised Postmaster General and Ben Stergen spoke. new officers were elected: John Mussetter president Emory Stottlemeyer vice president R C Browning secretary and Sam Routzahn treasurer. Delegates Mansfield Daniels Newton Sharrer Clarence Day and Emory Stottlemeyer named for the state convention. Attendees included members from the Eastern Shore.
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Frederick-Montgomery County
Associa
Ladies Parmillary
Walkersville
J. Edward Cooper
Donald 1 Tion
Ben ©. Stergen
National R. Lc.a
American Road Builders Association
I Alse
Mansfield Daniels
Newton Sharrer
Clarence Day
Emory Stottlemeyer
John H. Mussetter
R. C. Browning
Sam Routzahn
Frederick Montgomery Association
Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties
Deeds were recorded in the Clerk's office for several property sales. Walter E. Smith sold to Mary James Perrott and Robert S. Rothenhoefer the residence at 1402 West Seventh Street for about 17000. Bronson Construction sold to Bruce V. Kepler a Trail Avenue residence in Toll Gate Manor for about 13000. LeRoy Hake sold two building lots and part of a third in Rock Hill near Route 4 for about 4000. Lloyd C. Culler sold seven building lots on Frederick and Motter Avenues for about 3000. Cadet Lt. Col. Carl L. Sturgill of Westminster won the award for best drilled cadet at Western Maryland College and received the Association of the United States Army medal as the outstanding member of the 200-man unit.
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Walter E. Smith
Mary James Perrott
Robert S. Rothenhoefer
West Seventh Street
Bronson Construction Company
Bruce V. Kepler
Trail Avenue
Toll Gate Manor
LeRoy Hake
Hansel EF. Hurst
Rock Hill
Route 4
Lloyd C. Culler
Elmer L. Stockman
Frederick and
Motter Avenues
Ronor Westminster
Carl L. Sturgill
Westminster
Western Maryland College
Sturgill
Association of the United States Army
Freighters Collide Near Block Island
Two freighters collided near the Block Island whistle buoy about 7 15 miles off the island in the Atlantic. Both ships reported no immediate danger and proceeded to port under their own power. The New York market opened quietly after a brief surge, with subdued activity prevailing.
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Block Island
Atlantic
Actor John Garfield Found Dead in New York Apartment
New York: actor John Garfield aged 39 was found dead in his Gramercy Park apartment from a heart ailment. Dr Thomas Gonzales, chief medical examiner, reported the death. Garfield was known for tough guy roles and rose to fame on stage as a boxer in Clifford Odets Golden Boy in 1937.
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New York
John Garfield
Gramercy Park
Thomas Gonzales
Garfield
Clifford Odets
Tavern Night Hours Spark Grievance Across County
Frederick city taverns complain daylight saving time creates unfair competition with county beer gardens. City venues close at 12 midnight local time while rural establishments, often on standard time, stay open later causing cross-jurisdiction sales. Attorney General clarifies local time rules but counties vary. Brunswick and Point of Rocks already use standard time.
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City
City Beer Garden
Frederick
County Beer Garden
Tavero
Brunswick
Point of Rocks
Sun Makes Rare Showing Opens Frederick Little League
The sun appeared this morning as Frederick's Little League planned a season opening double header after a parade. President James A. Grove reported good conditions at League Park with drying winds. Forecasters warned of possible showers but indicated the season would begin, with warmer temperatures expected later and variable May rainfall totals noted at the airport station.
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Frederick
James A. Grove
League Park
Merits Debate On Kefauver And Eisenhower On Campus
Miss Virginia Lewis and Dr Edwin Sponseller will discuss the merits of Senator Estes Kefauver and General Dwight Eisenhower this evening at 6 45 in the college Y hut. Sponsored by the Young Democratic Club and Young Republican Club, the event introduces Town Hall public affairs groups. A rebuttal period and Q A follow, with visitors welcome.
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Virginia Lewis
Edwin H. Sponseller
Hood College
Estes Kefauver
Dwight Eisenhower
Y-hut
Young Democratic Club
Young Republican Club
Town Hall
Kefauver
Miss Lewis
Sponselier
Bear Hunters Return But Are Bare Handed
Waterloo dispatch reports state troopers along Washington Boulevard Antwort pursued two large bears feared to be monsters roaming near Muirkirk. Troopers conducted three calls from citizens and hunted with lanterns and headlights as hours passed without a clear sighting.
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Muirkirk
Howe
Riots and Accusations Hit UN Prison Camps in Korea
High level UN officers report riots and incidents at prisoner camps provoked by small Communist bands. A hospital riot at Pusan and a violence robbed Koje Island incident left casualties as agitators among hospital staff trigger claims of torture.
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Tokyo
United Nations Command
U. N
UNC
Pusan
Koje Island
U. S. Eighth Army
Kole
South Korea
McGranery Named Attorney General Amid Corruption Debate
The President picked the Philadelphia lawyer McGranery as Attorney General to spearhead government cleanup. Senate scrutiny followed a harsh 45 page report calling him unfit, yet a majority of Judiciary members approved. The episode highlights persistent corruption coverage and political theater surrounding the appointment.
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Philadelphia
Truman
J. Howard
J. Grath
Fred
Ree Bol Mortis
Senate
McGranery
Judiciary Committee
Sen. McCarran
McGranerr
Ferguson
Michigan
Watkins
Utah
Mc Granery
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U.N. Patrol
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Esther Ruth Pryor
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Dum & Bredrtvest
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Saladin
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Lawrence Hutzell
Boonsboro
Gordon E. Ries
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Leonard Neal
Vernon L. Wise, Jr
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Frank L. Chamberlain
Cumberland
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Monrovia
Paul Raymond Fritz
Joseph Carl Davisson
Piedmont
W. Va
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Lawrence L. Williams
Howard Williams
Willie C. Denny
Front Royal
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M Jacobsen
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George O'Brien
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James BR. Lenhart
William Walter Thomas
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Charles E. Covel
Frederick Im
Evelyn A. Sears
Darmascas
W. K. May
A. Tichnell
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Rural Carriers Assn
Muse
Waterloo
State Troopers
Washington Boulevard
U.N. Command
Tmes
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