Famine and Strife Mark Mao Era Reforms in China
Hong Kong dispatch notes refugees flooding to Hong Kong at 300 a week, with famine and poverty facing those who stay. Analysts cite agriculture shifts to sweet potatoes, military spending, and perceived internal tensions between Mao and Khrushchev as signs of possible upheaval, though predictions remain cautious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Cannel Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Hong Kong
NEA
Free World
Asia
Mao Tsetungs Chine
Red China
Chiang Kai-shek
Formosa
Mao
China
Quemoy
Matsu
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
Fifth
Thirteenth
Manila
Tokyo
Seventh Fleet
Khrushchev
Peiping
U. S
Escapees from Patuxent suspected westward route
Washington County and state police report indications that three Patuxent Institution escapees may have traveled west toward Hagerstown in a stolen Baltimore car. A ransacked car was found near Boonsboro and eight other autos were found vandalized in Punkstown. Three fugitives named James Ricketts James Combs and George Beavers remained at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Patuxent Institution
Jessup
Hagerstown
Baltimore
Boonsboro
Washington County
Charles E. Price
Punkstown
Maryland
Funkstown
Frederick County
William Keish
Patuxent
James Ricketts
James Combs
Greensboro
George Beavers
Colmar Manor
Three Men Rob Institution May Be Fleeing In Six Worded Escape
Washington County and State Police searched woods and roads near the institution as Jes sup. Volunteer firemen aided the effort. The three men still sought were not deemed dangerous. Two knives were reported missing from the institution kitchen after the Wednesday night escape. Authorities checked last night for other items taken from ransacked cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Jessup
Carroll Man Dies in Cranberry Farm Tractor Crash
A 69 year old Carroll County farmer, Charles Edward Brehm, died when a diesel tractor rolled onto him on his Brehm Road property near Westminster. The crash occurred during a down grade backing maneuver. He is survived by his wife Mary Breitweiser Brehm and a daughter. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Brehm Road
Cranberry
Westminster
Charles Edward Brehm
Route 4
de. James
Randallstown
Brehm
Myers Funeral
Charles F. Brehm
Mary Breitweiser Brehm
Memorial Day Plans by Hesson-Snider Post
Memorial Day observances planned by The American Legion Hesson-Snider Post Taneytown include a 1 pm parade gathering on Uniontown Road near the monument and a 1:30 pm parade through town to Memorial Park for ceremonies. Geary Myers will present "I Speak For Democracy" after winning Carroll County DAR contest. Rev. Francis P. Wagner to give main address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesson-Snider Post
Amerian Legion
Taneytown
Uniontown Road
Baltimore Street
Memorial Park
Geary Myers
Taneytown High School
Geary
Carroll County
DAR
Francis P. Wagner
Wagner
St. Joseph’s Church
Michael J. Curley
Ruth Brehm Family Renders Death in Tractor Mishap
Ruth A Little of Oakland California and eight grandchildren survive. Also surviving are two brothers William Brehm of Mount Pleasant PA and George H. Brehm of Watertown SD. Brehm was the son of the late Frederick Brehm and Lottie Fickel Brehm of Carroll County. Trooper Norman Green and Robert Ellis of the Randallstown State Police investigated the fatal accident. FILM STUDIOS MERGE TOKYO AP A plan to make Toronto the Hollywood of Canada was disclosed this week with the merger of Meridian Films Ltd and Toronto International Film Studios Ltd. The Plan is to produce TV shows and commercials in both competition and cooperation with films south of the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Oakland
California
William 5. Brehm
Mount Pleasant
George H. Brehm
Watertown
South Dakota
Brehm
Frederick Brehm
Lottie Fickel Brehm
Carroll County
Norman Green
Robert Ellis
Randallstown Barracks
Film Studios
Tokyo
Toronto
Hollywood
Canada
Meridian Films, Ltd
Toronto International Film Studios, Ltd
Merryland Tract Homemakers Club May Meeting
The Merryland Tract Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Herman Boyer’s home with 19 members and Miss Beatrice Fehr present. Mrs. Roy Magaha read the twenty fourth Psalm and led The Lord’s Prayer. Fehr led a discussion on “How Do I Act” offering guidance on living with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merryland Tract Club
Merryland Tract Homemakers Club
Herman Boyer
Beatrice Fehr
Roy Magaha
Fehr
Directors report presented by Mohier
An unclear excerpt shows a directors report attributed to Mohier and mentions Mrs. in fragmented dialogue. The brief text suggests internal governance notes and remarks about individuals connected to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohier
Life Lessons Beyond Money from Bills
A reflective note suggests some things in life are bigger than money and bills, emphasizing values over financial concerns. The concise thought centers on prioritizing meaning and purpose beyond wealth.
Thought for the Month Read by Mrs Mohler
The next meeting is set for June 16 at the home of Mrs Robert Hope. Members are urged to reflect on the monthly meditation and participate in the scheduled gathering.
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Carroll
W. L. Gordon
Ist
John E. Elmendorf
John E. Elmendorf Jr
Department of Medicine and Public Health
Rockefelier Foundation
Olympia
ROYAL
Smith-Corona
Remington
Hermescent
Williams Typewriter & Supply CO
East Patrick St
Footers Cleaners
S. Market St
N. Market St. Frederick Shopping Center
Cravenette
Aucdivox
Frederick
Market ST
Cordis
Miller Rose
Home and Garden Chemicals
Miller Chemical
Fertilizer Corp
Francis L. Dickensheets
Cap MO
cCr
L. Masser
Chevrolet
Renn Pontiac
Ltd
Ford
F.S
Pontiac
Lincoln
Buick
West Patrick St
College Savings Club
Patrick & Court Sts
the Family Savings Association
BUD Family Security
Lee Urn
Homemakers
Routzahn & Sons
Bople
W. Patrick ST
Servin
Chage
Efoples Drug Stores Service
Pestiec, Catenen
Vie Wartie
KR. H. Hyd
P. S
B. i. HM
P. BS
Farrione
Ferdematic
Oise Soperme
H. Nyt
Ste Freee
RM. A
Comitee
Pau
Ste. Trams
Xton
R. H. New
Clesn
Selick
Runeene
Ponitiac
Vauxhall
GMC
Mt Airy Ns
Mercury Monterey
MOYER
Mercury
SED
South ST
Errr
Liz
Pte
Rambler
Lawson Motor Sales
New Market
Etter UY
Ford “S” Station
Wag
Hester
Ferdomatic
Chrysler
the Ideal Garage Co
East
Patrick ST
R. & H. Real Sharp
Ambler
NASH
Hydra
H.olds
Dr. Harttop
Jon Miles & Clean
Lawson Motor Sales Sales
Rambler Service
New Market, MD
Sa Ply
Station Wagon
Family Beauty
Renault
West South Street
Jefferson & Patrick
Cadillac
Dr. Sed
Reed Motor
Middletown, Mc
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