Residence In County Is Burned
A two story weatherboard residence near Mt Pleasant Tate, tenanted by Mr and Mrs Meril Warehime, was virtually destroyed by a morning fire believed started from an open summer kitchen fireplace. Firefighters struggled with water supply as embers spread to nearby goods. owners include Mrs George Z Best and Miss Irwin Harry.
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Eitenen
Meril Warehime
Mt Pleasant Tate
Warenime
Sarvayers
George Z. Best
Irwin Harry
77th Commencement At Western Maryland College Westminster
The 77th annual commencement at Western Maryland College in Westminster was held in Alumni Hall with Dr. Nolan B. Harmon Jr. as principal speaker. About 100 graduates received Bachelor degrees as honorary degrees were awarded to Dr. Harmon, J Turnbull Spicknall, and Brigadier General Robert J. Gill.
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Westminster
Alumni Hall
Western Maryland College
Nolan B. Harmon, Jr
Religion In Life
Nolan B. Harmon
J. Turnbull Spicknall
Baltimore West
Baltimore
The
Methodist Church
Robert J. Gill
Frederick James Brown, Jr
Brunswick
Elmer Philip Jensen
Sykesville
Elmer Cornelius Lippy, Jr
Mendhes
Nancy Atlee Bowers
Frederick
Fonda Mae Bow
Slay States Would Widen Investigation
The May 26 report notes the Palestine commission and the United Nations group debating options to address the Holy Land problem. It mentions two Slav states seeking a test over Jewish immigration and signals Arab boycott threats tied to Palestine and displaced persons. The Jewish position advocates opening the Holy Land to refugees as part of a broader solution.
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Ste. Alions Commission
Palestine
Cirea
Holy Land
Forsons Camp
Czechoslovakia
Passi
Thole
Boy 4 Is Alleged Drunk in Baltimore Case
A four year old boy dragged himself home after a streetcar ride as Simon J. Jeffries, 26, was fined 50 dollars in police court for furnishing wine to the child. Jeffries said he carried the tot and fell asleep with a bottle beside him.
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Baltimore
Hespit
Simon J. Jeffries
Jeffries
Hemisphere Military Aid Plan Aims for Western Hemisphere Unity
President Truman urged Congress to approve a broad military cooperation program with Western Hemisphere nations. The proposal covers arming training and organizing Latin American and Canadian forces, standardizing weapons, and transferring US military equipment by sale or other methods. He warned against indiscriminate armament distribution and emphasized closer hemisphere collaboration due to global events.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Latin America
Canada
U. S
White House
Missouri
Relief From Hot Weather Assailed By Storms Across Maryland
The Associated Press reports relief was forecast as storms moved through Maryland. Southeast regions faced thunderstorms with clearing, less humid conditions expected elsewhere. Friday night winds felled trees and toppled a barn in Hagerstown and caused damage to property across the state, with widespread losses including thousands of chickens and multiple farm buildings.
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Associated Press
Maryland
U. S. Weather Bureau
Snow Hill
United States
Phoenix
Arizain
Washington County
Hagerstown
C. Roy Dietrich
Milton
Del
Marshall Townsend
Milford Chronicle
John S. Isaac
Stout
Congressman Fred Bradjer Dead Warned By Pace
A May 26 news item reports Rep. Fred Bradjer of Maryland dies of a heart attack during a Coast Guard Academy visit in New London Conn. Washington officials faced strain from constant political events as tributes and commentary followed his death.
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Ion
Aiay
Fred Bradjer
Breeley
New London
Conn
Washington
Jovier
Bradier
Coast Guard Academy
Nicaragua Army Takes Charge of Government
The Nicaragua government changed hands as Leonard Argüello, elected last February and installed May 1 to succeed Gen. Anastasio Somoza, took command. Somoza, chief of state for a decade, had said in January he would not run and had favored Argüello’s election.
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Nicaragua
Managua
Leonard Arguello
Anastasio Somoza
Somoza
Arguello
Miss Maguire Named White Blazer Winner
Hood College spring sports day ended with the Athletic Association banquet in Coblentz Hall. Katherine Maguire of Wynnewood Pennsylvania received the White Blazer award and was elected president of the A A for 1947 48.
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Hood College
Athletic Association
Coblentz Hall
Katherine Maguire
Wynnewood
Maguire
A. A
Nancy Higbee
Margate City
N. J
Dorothy Wall
Schenectady
Ann Crowhurst
Nuiley
Anne DeVan
Bronxville
N. Y
Margaret Head
Pittsfield
Mass
Lorraine Kersey
Morristown
Dodgers
New York-New England
Marian Davidson
Brooklyn
Viola Pape
Catherine Smith
Lancaster
Heiress and Fiancé Go On Trial Today
An heiress and her fiancé, George Gollum, face murder charges in the death of her socialite parents, Mr and Mrs Overell. The couple appeared aboard a royal yacht Marek Caimir as legal proceedings began, with unclear details from the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overell
George Gollum
Mr. and
E. Overell
De Gasperi Yet to Form New Cabinet in Rome Talks
In Rome on May 26 Alcide De Gasperi told reporters after a 45 minute conference with provisional President Enrico De Nicola that he had not yet decided whether to form a new cabinet. The President had offered a cabinet on Saturday.
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Rome
Enrico de Nicola
Alcide de Galveri
Hold to recovery side in New York market
The New York market held to the recovery side as trading began slowly on May 26. Leaders showed faltering tendencies and fractional irregularities persisted with many issues unchanged as dealings progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Objections Filed To Two Licenses In Braddock Heights Area
County License Commissioner Richard Zacharias will leave office Saturday and objections to two alcohol licenses at the American Legion Home and at Leoland near Braddock Heights will be referred to the incoming commissioner G Cleveland Trouit. Hearings will be set after transcripts are prepared, with local residents protesting the Legion Home club license for beer wine and liquor and Braddock Heights residents objecting to a Class B on sale beer and wine license at Leoland. Several signers supported the licenses but objections remain.
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Richard
Zacharias
American Legion
Leyland
Braddock Heights
G. Cleveland Trouit
Trout
Legion Home
Leoland
Hargett Dahlia
Route 40
Legion
Serf Club
Valley View Inn
George Wagerman
Emmits Burg
iCourt
Forfeits $100 In Auto Case In Frederick Court
Edward L. Gary of Lewistown forfeited $100 and costs on a revoked license charge. State Trooper Ridge arrested him near Libertytown on Route 31 weeks earlier. Other cases include Horace Sheets tied to a May 1 accident and Betty Davis for failing to signal. Several motorists paid fines for speed and driving infractions as Magistrate Edward J. Smith presided. Work progresses on resurfacing North Market Street with center surface first and barricades directing traffic.
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Edward L. Gary
Lewistown
Peoples Court
L. M. Ridge
Libertytown
Frederick
Horace R. Sheets
Havre de Grace
Betty C. Davis
Monrovia
Ridge
Harry WN. Droneburg
Dickerson
Edward J. Smith
Tod Droneburg
Corbin
John L. Cronise
Baltimore
Henry Snyder
Nelson
Clarksburg
RFD
Samuel P
New Motier Avenue
H. Leekins
Adamstow
Wells
Birmingham
Froopers Ridge
C. R. Stone
Oh Snyder
W. A. Mutchner
Market Street
Fifth Street
Farm land prices boom and bust mirrored WWI, WWII eras
The Nation Today compares farm land price swings after World War I and later periods. Farm food prices rose sharply during wars, but land prices lagged and collapsed after 1929, then partially recovered by 1939. Since 1939 farm food prices surged while land prices rose modestly, leaving many farmers deeply in debt and prompting officials to urge tighter loan conditions at a June conference led by Secretary Anderson.
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James Marlow Agoon
Lang Pri
Truman
Tary Anderson
Cats and Cats Causes Sleep Loss in Sabillasville
Residents report dozens of cats in a vacated Sabillasville dwelling, singing in the window and keeping neighbors awake. Police say the SPCA will handle the complaint as the area lies near but outside their normal jurisdiction. In a separate Frederick incident, Dog Catcher Murray C. Smith describes removing cats from a scene and criticizes ongoing cat trouble affecting the community.
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Sabillasville
SPCA
South Frederick
Murray C. Smith
Smith
Pressure On Hartley Echoes Labor Bill Debate
Congressman Hartley says he faces political pressure to back a harsh labor bill and would push for a bill that could pass into law despite a possible veto. He argues the House should yield to the Senate and drop provisions forbidding industry wide bargaining, noting past House leverage in forcing broader Senate action.
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Washington
Mar
Rep
Hartley
House
Senate
Expansion Of Hospital Up At Dinner
Frederick area residents invited to a Tuesday 6 15 dinner at the Francis Scott Key hotel to hear plans for expanding Frederick Memorial Hospital. Hospital president Clintors McSherry will lead a discussion with civic leaders on the building program and the need for modern facilities, backed by a 96 percent poll showing public support. Speakers include William M. Storm and other trustees, medical staff, and local business figures. Invocation by Rev James M. Hogan and benediction by Rev J H Schmitt.
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Frederick
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Francis Scott Rey
Clintors McSherry
McSherry
William M. Storm
Benjamin Rosenour, Jr
E. P. Thomas
F. D. Worthington
R. Paul Smith
Potomac Edison Company
William B. Leichert
Everedy Company
Robert L. Smith
Charles F. Bowers
William D
Change in Election Plan Under Debate in Congress
Washington May 26 A House Judiciary subcommittee schedules hearings on a constitutional amendment to link state electors to the national popular vote. If approved by Congress and the states it could alter future outcomes, reduce solid regional blocs and boost turnout as every vote counts. Baltimore March 26 The Western Electric Point Breeze plant resumes work after talks fail to reach a new contract.
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Washington
Congress
House Judiciary
Subcommittee
Robston
Ters
Sators
Represen
Baltimore
Maryland
Western Electric
Point Breeze
Five Die and Ten Hurt in Cairo Factory Blast
Cairo police report five people killed and ten seriously injured in a blast at a match factory near Cairo last night. Cause of the explosion remains uncertain.
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Cairo
Storms Clobber Frederick Area Then Warm May Day
Weather calmer after Sunday storms across Frederick county left minor showers and a cool spell. The day swelled to the warmest May reading since 1944 before dropping to 52 degrees overnight. Forecasters predicted a return to around 70s with little rain in the days ahead and Saturday’s winds easing.
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Frederick
Mercury
Weather Bureau
Tak
Memorial Day Ceremonies And Parade Plans
Memorial Day events in Frederick include a parade assembling at the Legion Home at 1 p.m. and marching to Memorial Ground and Court House Park with Major Guy Anders as marshal. Col Lloyd E. Fellenz will speak at Camp Derrick, and ceremonies at the Key grave begin about 1:45 p.m. with Commander Fitzpatrick as MC and Rev Althouse delivering invocation.
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Oliver
Pampate
Francis Scott Key
Lloyd E. Fellenz
Offcer
Camp Derrick
Francis Scott Key Post
American Legion
House Park
Lexion
East Church Street
Guy Anders
Legionnaires
Legion Auxiliary
Frederick High School
Camp Detrick
Company A
Maryland National Guard
John R Fitzpatrick
Paul L. Althouse
Evangelial Reformed “America
Keys
Legion
Fellenz
Ana
Taps
Sai
Cem
Parade
Rug E Pellinga
Tnamas Eam
Slemmmner
Ray Spur
Synod Opens Three Day Evangelical Lutheran Conference
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod opened a three day conference at the Church of the Abiding Pros in Pa with sermons by Frank af and remarks by Fred mer pastor. Plans for ordination and further meetings were noted as discussions continued through Wednesday afternoon. In other notes, Senator Omahoner criticized Britain’s use of our loans, and the CIO announced a drive to organize telephone workers into a new industrial union.
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Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Nual
Dure
Frank Af
Fred Mer
Frederick
John L. Tuting
L. Smith
CIO
Washington
Truman speaks of mother’s vitality amid illness
Grandview Missouri May 26 President Truman expressed amazement at his mother Martha E Truman’s vitality as she grew weaker at the rural home. He recounted his daily visits and said he wished to be near her when she wakes, noting her long held devotion and his desire to reciprocate when she needs him.
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Grandview
Truman
Martha E Truman
Missouri
Four Shot To Death During Drive To Church West Of New Braunfels
Willard H. York a 36 year old San Antonio investment leader and three family members were shot to death on a rural road near New Braunfels while en route to church. Dr Lloyd I Ross the former family physician is charged with murder and assault to murder for wounding Yorks 13 year old daughter Ann. Ross claimed a gun in his car. York faced prior securities violation charges. a civil suit by Ross seeks $80 279 67.
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New Braunfels
Tex
Willard H. York
San Antonio
Here
Lloyd I. Ross
Justice Court
York
Ann
Gertrude QO
John
Mary York
Ross
Jos Hester
Yorks
Sherif W. A. Scholl
U. & District Court
Securities and Exchange Commission
Dr. Ross
Detroit Pastor Egged in Protest at St Michaels Church
A May 26 egg throwing demonstration at St Michaels Car Church targeted Rev Constantine Kinmety and his four accomplices as they left crowds attacked three uniformed officers. Police arrested six men and ten women on disturbing the peace charges. arraignment set for today amid factional demands to oust the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
St. Michaels Carchurch
Constantine Kinmety
mMaireki
Ents
W Lees
Erickson acquitted in Hagerstown robbery case
Erickson Civas Erickson of Hagerstown, on bond, was acquitted Saturday in a six-defendant trial over a safe robbery at the Texas Company in Erickson. Two others were acquitted. the remaining defendants head to trial again tomorrow in Hagerstown amid another Washington robbery case.
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Mt. Pleasant
Western
Ainer
Hemisphere
U.S
Towson, Md
Baltimore County Board of Education
Maryland and District of Columbia Federation of Labor
Army
White Blazer
Hood
Miss Katherine Maguire
Caimir
Nev
American Legion Home
Leeland
Charles
Key Hotel
Col. Fellenz
Francis Scott
Omahoner
D-Wyo
Great Britain
Charleston
W. Va
Delores Diaz
Social US
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