Marshall In Tribute To Wars Dead
War dead honored worldwide as Gen. George C. Marshall urged UN support as a tool for peace. He called for aid to the impoverished and warned against dissolving the United Nations while promoting democracy. Memorial Day ceremonies at Arlington marked by wreaths and national observances.
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Winds and Hail Batter Texas Towns in Destructive Storm
A severe storm with piercing winds hail and a small tornado struck north and east Texas causing one death. Greenville Peniel Tidwell and dacobie suffered major damage as trees fell and outbuildings collapsed. Tyler and Dallas Fort Worth faced property and crop losses with downed telegraph poles near Pilot Point. Also reports of a large fire at North Bay Ont with explosions and smoke.
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Parsons Takes Speedway Lead
Indianapolis May 30 Johnny Parsons National AAA racing champion pushed his Wynn friction proofing special to a new 100 mile speed record in a duel with Mauri Rose for the lead in the 500 mile Speedway classic. Parsons ran 124 997 miles per hour for the first 100 miles beating Wilbur Shaw 123 441 set in 1939. Rose from South Bend Ind three time winner led the first lap and was only seconds behind Parsons.
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Formosa Safe Chiang Says Formosa Safe
Chiang Kai Shek declared Formosa safe from immediate Chinese Communist invasion unless extensive help is given by Soviet Russia. He noted Defensive strength growing after Hainan withdrawal added 60,000 troops and Chushan retreat 150,000. He cited reports of a mid July invasion attempt and pledged measures to ensure safe departure of Americans when needed.
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U S Says It Will Not Use Veto On UN China Admission
Secretary of State Acheson assured U N chief Trygve Lie the United States will not veto China's entry to the United Nations. The pledge, stated amid confidential talks with President Truman and Acheson, marks a key but noncommittal shift as Lie seeks a way out of the UN deadlock without hard commitments from Moscow or Washington.
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Clues Studied In Death Of Woman In Missouri
Joplin Missouri May 30 police studied gore riddled clues to solve the death of Gwendolyn Creekmore 59 found beaten with a meat hammer and burned in her home Two diamond rings earrings and a diamond wristwatch argued against robbery No sign of sexual assault. Husband Clifford Potston questioned and released Boyfriend Lee Moxiey and another ex-employee held for questioning.
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Hearings on bills to aid small business expected next month
Washington May 30 Hearings on bills to aid small business probably will be startled next month. Chairman Maybank of the Senate Banking committee told reporters today that he expects some measure to be passed, although he said it may not embrace the full program recommended by President Truman.
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Idled by strike in Virginia at Celanese plant
A strike idled an undetermined number of production employees today at the Celanese Corporation of America plant at nearby Celeo, narrowing the impact to a small regional site in Virginia.
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Cold War action urged by Stassen and leaders
Memorial Day speakers urged a proactive Cold War stance. Harold Stassen called for offensive measures against Russia, strengthened U.S. defense at home, an Asia program, and broad information campaigns. McCarthy urged care for veterans and a world without war, while Lehman defended Roosevelt’s leadership and warned against smears.
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Town Clock Keeps Erratic Time In City Center
The town clock remained out of order for over a week as city workers struggle to repair it. Today at 10 a.m. the clock showed about 4 20, with occasional jumps of a few hours. Corrections can be made in the City Register's office but the clock cannot be started there.
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Man Released on Bond in Young-Girl Offense Case
Lester James Sewell of New Market, detained on warrants charging carnal knowledge of a colored girl under fourteen and bastardy, was released on bond Monday after arrest by County Constable Paul B. Rhoads. Bond set at 2500 pending grand jury action.
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Treasure Hunters Dig For Tarnished Silver And Gold
Treasure hunters race to Dry Pond mountain in central Texas seeking legend backed treasure. Professional divers J R Fisher and J R Latham plus three college students form a team to probe a Spaniard era mine said to hold 150000 pounds of silver and 3000 pounds of gold, with rumored maps and copper markers linking to Bowie’s era.
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Memorial Plaque Unveiled for WWII Vets at Fire Hall
A memorial plaque honoring 68 United Steam Fire Company members who served in World War II was unveiled and dedicated at the fire hall. About 100 officials, members, and guests attended. Samuel Robert Marrone unveiled the plaque as Robert L. Smith read the names, with Alton Y. Bennett giving tribute to three gold star members. The three by four foot plaque will be mounted on the south wall of the engine room. Speakers included William M. Storm and Rev. James W. Minter. The program opened with remarks by W. Bartgis Storm, with Mrs. Ray Spurrier singing and a duet by Mrs. Spurrier and John Insley. Taps ended the program.
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Atterbury dies at Anne Arundel estate at 74
Howard Estep Atterbury, retired banker and paper industry executive, died at Maidstone near St Margarets in Annapolis at age 74. He led LAmericana paper mill operations in Argentina, served in World War I, chaired Seward National Bank and later Annapolis Banking and Trust Co, after returning to Maryland in 1918 to farm.
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Charge Of Failing To Stop After Accident
Police report details a crash on Market Street resulting in a charge of failing to stop against Raymond L. Hughes of Thurmont Route 3 after he allegedly struck Elmer E. Velter’s parked Gaithersburg sedan on North Market Street. About $150 in damage reported. investigation by Officer Trump.
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Six Named In Amerasia Case Urged Subpoenaed by McCarthy
Senator McCarthy urged subpoenas for the six people arrested in the Amerasia magazine case as key witnesses in the Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee inquiry into the five year old affair. Among the accused were John S. Service and editor Philip Jaffe. The Amerasia raid traced secret documents from OSS and other agencies.
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Millions of Flowers On Hawaiian Graves
Honolulu May 30 millions of flowers brightened the graves of war correspondent Ernie Pyle and 12500 American war dead in Punchbowl Crater. Islanders sent a jet of Memorial Day flowers totaling 42500 leis and about 3 500 000 blossoms. Boy Scouts draped leis on white crosses. two baskets of flowers marked Pyle's grave. He was killed on Okinawa late in the war.
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Detroit Gets Tough on Speeders in Memorial Day Drive
Memorial Day 1950 becomes a day remembered as 18 Detroiters begin jail terms from five to fifteen days for speeding reckless driving or drunken driving. Court order bars driving for at least 60 days. The total jailed under Traffic Judge John D Watts’s get-tough campaign reaches 197 after a month of warning.
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U S to seek funds for arms aid to 14 nations
President Truman plans to ask Congress for about 1.225 billion dollars for arms shipments to 14 allied countries for the coming fiscal year. About 1 billion would back nine Atlantic pact nations including Britain France Italy Belgium the Netherlands Luxembourg Norway Denmark and Portugal with the remainder for Greece Turkey Iran Korea and the Philippines. Portugal enters the pact recipients for the first time. Portugal would receive naval and air gear to guard its coastline and the Azores bases as part of a balanced collective forces plan. France expected to take the largest share around 300 million for artillery tanks and armor with Britain receiving more aircraft. roughly 75 G 29 bombers promised and nearly two delivered.
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Jailed 18-year-old on larceny charge in camp theft
Edward G Adams of Bethesda is held in the local jail on a larceny charge with bond set at $1,000 after allegedly stealing an outboard motor and a canoe paddle from Roger G. Plummer of Camp Kanawha Point of Rocks. State Police say Adams admitted the theft to Trooper Maynard J Whitney. arrest followed a tip from Pete Engle and John Landis. A hearing has not been scheduled.
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Too Many Weeds On Lots City Health Nuisances Action
Police Chief Fred Straley warns weeds and high grass on many city lots have become a nuisance. Complaints rise due to wet weather and under Health and Nuisances laws owners can be fined or have vegetation removed with costs billed to the owner. Also noted is a Truman shift in ambassador posts to bolster the non Communist front.
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Memorial Day Toll Tops 400 in Nation
The Memorial Day holiday ends with a toll over 400 deaths from traffic crashes and other incidents. National Safety Council President calls it a mass massacre due to reckless driving and indifference as fatalities climb beyond the Council’s 200-predicted figure.
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Memorial Day Quiet Across City Amid Rain Threats
Memorial Day brought a near shutdown of businesses and streets in Frederickton with hotels, restaurants, filling stations and a few drug stores open. Banks and city offices operated. a parade was planned for Walkersville to dedicate a new fire engine house and mark its 200th anniversary while Mt. Ivet cemetery services featured in Frederick. Weather outlook showed a wet day with warmer temperatures and scattered afternoon showers. county agent warned rain could affect winter wheat and potential rust if rain continues.
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Sneaky Pete Lost In Fire
An old Dodge four door sedan used as a drunken sleeping spot in back of a East All Saints Street parking lot was wrecked by a morning fire. Firemen said eight people could reportedly sleep inside at times. no casualties occurred and the owner remained unknown. The blaze began perhaps from a drunken lit cigarette and quickly engulfed the car, leaving only the frame.
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Mahoney Promises Counties Mental Clinics
George P. Mahoney pledged a mental clinic for every county if elected Maryland governor speaking at an American Legion hall. He argued county mental hygiene clinics, properly used, can prevent many patients from needing state institutions, comparing to cancer clinics that save lives.
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George P. Mahoney
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Tokyo Plaza clash as Japs attack American troops
In Tokyo a Communist led rally sparked violence as four American soldiers were attacked by demonstrators near Hibaya Park. eight Japanese were arrested and MPs moved in to separate crowds. The incident followed anti occupation chants and included attacks on observers, with tensions tied to Cominform criticisms of Japanese Reds.
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Flower for Joe Down the Street Memorial Thought
Memorial Day reflections urge Marylanders to honor the fallen while recognizing those who survived. The piece notes five Marylanders killed in weekend accidents, including Mrs. John Edwin Shafer and 16 year old Del James S. Powell, with other drowning deaths cited from the prior week.
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