New Work On Washington Road Planned
The State Roads Commission will accept bids until November 20 for another 3.8 mile section of the Washington expressway. The project extends from Hyatts town area south of the Frederick Montgomery line to near Clarksburg, with a cloverleaf junction planned at Route 21. Completion will include culverts and surfacing, while traffic may be diverted to Route 121 and old Route 940 during construction.
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State Roads Commission
Clarksburg
Montgomery County
Frederick
Hyatts Town
Clarksburg- Boyds Road
Roads Commission
Brink
Henderson's Corner
Gaithersburg
Rockville
Washington
Hyattstown
Yattstown
Loverleaf
Commission Probaly
W.E. Graham Company
Urbana
New Jersey Turnpike opens for public preview
The southern 56 mile section of the New Jersey turnpike near Trenton is nearly ready for use with tolls to start between Bordentown and Deepwater at 8 am Monday. About 1,700 guests, including Governor Driscoll and Delaware Governor Elbert N Carver, toured the road during the preview caravan ending with lunch at Woodbury Armory. Landscaping and service facilities are not yet complete.
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Trenton
N.J
New Jersey Turnpike
Black Pond
Driscoll
Bordentown
Delaware River
Alonday
Delaware
Elbert N. Carver
Cows Escape Prisoners From Maryland Reformatory
Cows returned to the Maryland Reformatory for Males last night but two inmates sent to fetch them escaped. John R. Sugars of Keyser Virginia and John A. Cuthbertson of Baltimore, both 19, had each served portions of terms for parole violation and theft. Superintendent Henry R. Raymond said both were eligible for parole and wondered how they slipped away during the cow pasture check. The men wore blue denim overalls and regulation uniform.
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Breathedsville
Maryland
Jonn R. Sugars
Keyser
JW. Va
John A. Cuthbertson
Baltimore
Henry R. Raymond
Reformatory
Raymond
Government Orders Beef Set-Aside for Army Use
Washington officials announced that federally inspected slaughterers must reserve portions of their beef for the armed services next month due to a severe meat shortage. Price Director Michael DiSalle said priority will go to the services when their orders exceed a set percentage of 1950 production, with set-aside beef drawn from prime, choice and good grades. Civilians should not face supply disruption.
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Washington
Armed Services
Michael DiSalle
Office of Price Stabilization
Blacksmith William Miles Found Dead Near Frederick
William Francis Miles a 68 year old Buckeystown blacksmith was found dead in a field by Carl Burger on the Ernest Speaks farm near Route 240 south of Frederick. Medical examiner cites exposure as tentative cause with further tests planned. Miles survived by one son George E. Miles and services set for Saturday at the funeral home with burial in Flint Hill cemetery.
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William Francis Miles
Buckeystown
Ernest Speaks
Route 240
Frederick
Carl Burger
South Market Street
Miles
Sats, Dietz and Swomley
Sheriff's Office
George E. Miles
East Church Street
Flint Hill
M. R. Etchison and Son
Woman Burned As Fire Destroys Brunswick Home
A six room weatherboard residence at 500 Walnut Street in Brunswick burned completely. Occupant Mrs. Louie Weddle suffered burns to her arms and two men carried her from the blaze. Firemen found most household goods destroyed. owner listed as Lee Feete. Initial reports of fatalities were later corrected.
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Brunswick
Louie Weddle
Weddle
Walnut Street
Lee Feete
Last Day To Change Affiliations In Frederick County
Frederick County residents must file party affiliation changes by Monday November 5 at the Board of Registry in the Court House during regular hours. Those not registered or transferring districts have until April 5 to act, with registrations and transfers possible any time before the April date at the Board of Registry. The primary is the first Monday in May in presidential election years. changes are not allowed within six months before or 10 days after a primary and 30 days before or 10 days after a general or special election. New residents may register if they have lived in the Congressional District at least six months before the election.
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Fredericks County
Board of Registry Office
Court House
Truman skips press conference amid Princess Elizabeth visit
President Truman did not hold his Thursday news conference as the White House cited the visit of Britain's Princess Elizabeth and her husband Philip as the reason for the cancellation.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Britain
Elizabeth
Philip
Fall's Cold Bites After Heavy Rains
Heavy rains since summer ended, with temperatures plummeting from 70 to around 40. Light rain continues. Hallowe'en parade set for 7:30 pm despite chill. Rainfall 1.25 inches aids water supplies. Some damage reported from vandalism and autos. crowds out for trick or treat. Final parade plans include American Male Chorus and master of ceremonies Bill Sell.
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Weather Bureau
Frederick
Hallowe'en
Pittsburgh
Wheeling
W. Va
Canton
Blairsville
Cumberland
New Market
Flying Plass
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Guy Anders
Put New Roof On Wrong House At Salisbury
Salisbury reports carpenters misplacing shingles again when Dean W. Richardson of Willards hired a builder to roof his farmhouse but the crew shingled Richardson’s neighboring rental instead. Earlier, E. P. Moore of Delmar suffered a mistaken roof during a similar mix up.
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Salisbury
E. P. Moore
Delmar
Snow Falls As Cold Wave Grips Northeast And Midwest
The Associated Press reports record cold as the season's first snow touches areas from the Rockies to New England and into the south. Temperatures dip near freezing, with 28 in Allegany and Garrett counties and 40s elsewhere, while Maryland forecasts warn of gusts up to 45 mph and possible snow flurries in western regions.
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Associated Press
Rockies
New England
Canada
Weather Bureau
North Central States
Montana
North Dakota
Cut Bank
Mont
Bismarck
Baltimore
Maryland
Delaware
Chesapeake Bay
Potomac River
Benson
Healtimore
Pikesville
Allegany
Garrett County
Washington
Frederick
Montgomery
Blood quota increased for Frederick Red Cross drives
The Baltimore Defense Blood Center raises the per operation quota to 150 pints starting November 1 1951 to meet wartime needs. The bloodmobile visits Frederick County every few weeks with the next stop November 19 at Mt St Marys new gym. A drive has recruited donors from Emmitsburg Mt St Marys and St Joseph colleges and asks appointment keepers to follow through.
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Defense
Frederick
American Red Cross
Baltimore
Blondmobile
Frederick County
Mt. St. Mary’s College
Emmitsburg
Mt. St. Mary's
St. Joseph Colleges
Byrd urges southern push to save Democratic party
Senator Byrd of Virginia denounces the Truman administration in Selma Alabama calling for an immediate southern uprising to preserve Democratic principles. He demands anti Truman forces stay free to act to defeat Truman if he seeks re election and wants restoration of a two thirds rule for national ticket selection along with civil rights plank repeal and states rights emphasis.
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Selma
Ala
Byrd
D-Va
Truman
South
Democratic Party
Virginia
America
Washington
Dallas
Agreement on Neutral Zone Near Panmunjom
A United Nations briefing officer reported general agreement on the eastern half of a Korean armistice neutral zone with the western half in dispute. Key issue is who will get Red-held Kaesong as truce talks near, while noting agreement on a buffer zone would not end fighting and talks could reopen if borders shift.
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Munsan
Korea
United Nations
Kaesong
L. G. Hill
Ward
Hill
Red China
Peiping
Panmunjom
U.N
Red
Kunwha
United Nations Command
Grave Disservice Says Federal Council on Vatican Nomination
The National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U S A declares President Truman’s Vatican ambassador nomination a grave disservice to the nation. It urges withdrawal or Senate rejection to avoid a damaging controversy and stresses no religious prejudice, naming Gen. Mark W. Clark only by implication as the nominee. Congress adjourned without acting on the proposal.
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New York
America
Truman
Vatican
General Board
National Council of the Churches of Christ
Senate
Mark W. Clark
Congress
Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties In Town
Deeds were recorded in the clerk's office for the sale of several properties. Carlton Molesworth and others sold to Melvin O Beauford A and Melvin P Oden and Frank T Miller about four acres along Lee Place with about 11 5 thousand dollars in revenue stamps. Catoctin Construction Company sold to Mr and Mrs James F Shores a residence on Willow avenue at Catoctin avenue corner for around 16000. Hugh V Gittinger Jr sold to Mr and Mrs Edward L Cramer a tract of about 15 acres near Mt Pleasant for around 6500. Mrs Mary E Buhrman and others heirs of Frances L Hobbs sold to Mr and Mrs T Fred Firer a Water street Burmont property for around 6000.
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Carlton Molesworth
Melvin O
Beauford A
Melvin P. Oden
Frank T. Miller
Lee Place
Catoctin Construction Company, Inc
James F. Shores
Willow Avenue
Catoctin Avenue
Hugh V. Gittinger, Jr
Edward L. Cramer
Mt. Pleasant
Mary E. Buhrman
Frances L. Hobbs
T. Fred Firer
Water Street
Burmont
End in Deadlock as East Coast Dock Strike Enters 18th Day
Mara thon negotiations between warring factions of ATL longshoremen ended in deadlock early today. The stalled talks leave the crippling New York and East Coast dock strike in its 18th day, threatening shipping schedules and port operations.
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New York
ATL
Allied planes dominate skies over Korea says spokesman
From Tokyo on November 1 Allied air forces continue to control the Korean skies. A headquarters spokesman insisted rumors of any change are unfounded and incorrect.
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Tokyo
Korea
Eisenhower Takes Weekend Washington Trip for Talks With Truman
General Dwight Eisenhower flies to Washington for Monday and Tuesday conferences with President Truman and top officials on matters affecting his supreme allied command and the North Atlantic defense setup. Presidential Secretary Joseph Short says no emergency, with some meetings at the White House and Pentagon.
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W. Averell Harriman
Eisenhower
Paris
Europe
Short
Pentarzon
Washington
Fort Knox
Emmitsburg Man Leads First Helicopter Attack In History
Emmitsburg resident Lt. John M. Baker led a Marine helicopter raid against a North Korean guerrilla stronghold. Thirty three volunteers from Lt. Col. William P. Alston's unit moved across seven miles of rugged peaks, landing on a mountain crest and assaulting three huts, with two Marines wounded. Baker, recently wounded in Korea, was reported to be from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, married to Lt. Margaret Welty, an Army nurse.
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North Korea
U.S
John M. Baker
Emmitsburg
United Nations
Cal
William P. Alston
Gerald O'Leary
Marie
Stouzhald
Baker
Neflen
Koren
War Department
Tyson Welly
Meart
Speed Charge Heard By Jury In Local Court
A Circuit Court jury near midday disagreed on an appeal case involving Claude LeRoy Miller of Middletown charged with exceeding 70 mph on Route 40 A. Miller maintained his speed was about 50 mph and testified his car had a rebuilt motor. State Trooper Kenneth Tichnell testified Miller reached 109 mph on the open road. The jury was dismissed after about an hour and a half. Trials set for November 9 and a second manslaughter appeal for November 10 were postponed or on docket. A jury empaneled for a non-support appeal was dismissed.
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Claude LeRoy Miller
Middletown
Braddock Heights
Miller
Kenneth Tichnell
Braddock Mountain
Charles A. Price
Alton Y. Bennett
R. Monroe Feaga
Russell C. Fisher
Thomas L. Cramer
Virginia S. Titus
Edwin H. England
D. David Snook
John G. Mackenzie
Ralph H. Bowers
L. Roy Remsburg
Maurice J. Albaugh
Ira R. Mercer
Albert D. Flook
David W. Rhinecker
Airy
Joan Dalrymple
Damascus
Centerville
Ehinecker
Guy Edward Snook
New Market
British Evacuation Orders Shocks Canal Zone
In Cairo a British high command announced a compulsory evacuation of up to one third of British military families from the Suez canal zone amid rising tensions. Police officials in Fayid were arrested for intimidating Egyptian workers, and a British warship anchored at Lake Timsah. Egypt urged Arab nations to reject Western defense proposals as tensions spill over.
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Cairo
Egypt
Suez Canal
Suez Waterway
Fayid
War Department
Canal Zone
Lake Timsah
Ismalia
Troops Participate in Major Atomic Blast Near Las Vegas
U S Army troops were exposed to an atomic test at Yucca Flat near Las Vegas. General Kean confirmed troop participation and no casualties, noting the test yielded important lessons. The blast caused breaking windows in downtown Las Vegas and prompted AEC damage claims notices.
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Las Vegas
William B. Kean
Yucca Flat
Here
Thvey
Fremont Street
AEC
Gas explosions mar Halloween parade in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on Halloween night a broken gas main at Max Davidson’s confectionery caused four blasts injuring 29 people. Twenty were hospitalized, nine released, with three in critical condition. Damages estimated at 20000 dollars. Rose Davidson, 62, among the critical, and other victims including an expectant mother pinned in her car after a wall collapse.
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Pittsburgh
Hallowe'en
James Y. Coslett
Max Davidson
Coslett
Davidson
Rose
Ja McCafferty
Hymn Switch Foils Gunman In Local Church Hold Up
A hearing was set for Clarence Frock after a blackfaced man with a .22 rifle entered Holiness Christian church in Pleasant Hill during a hymn. Two worshippers confronted him at the door, he fled, and three days later Frock was arrested nearby. Sheriff Nathan Kaplan said Frock is a parolee from Pennsylvania.
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Elkton
Clarence Frock
Byron
J. Albert Roney
Cecil County
Holiness Christian Church
Pleasant
Paul Hilbert
Frock
Pleasant Hill
Nathan Kaplan
Penn‘sylvania
Doylestown
Truman to Recommend Civil Service For Internal Revenue
The White House announced President Truman will urge Congress to place Internal Revenue collectors under Civil Service. Stocks moved cautiously in a New York market with limited activity today.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Congress
New York
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