Fatal Crash Case Heard Before Jury
A Baltimore boy testified that his mother drove on her side of the highway when a collision near New Market on July 13 caused her death. The jury could not agree and was discharged. the case against Guy E. Snook of New Market was later pressed by the State. Snook claimed his truck drifted across and struck Mrs Hart sock as she had not completed passing another car. The state trooper described vehicle positions and skid marks. other witnesses corroborated highway facts. Associate Judge Schnauffer presided. Edwin Falkirk argued for Snook.
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Baltimore
New Market
Johnnie Hamsock
Guy Edward Snook
House of Correction
Hartsock
Katie Hartsock
Snook
Seven Sisters
Ridgeville
Artsock
Virginia
John
Patrick Stakem
Charles A
Patrick M.schnauffer
Edwin Falkirk
Maurice J. Albaugh
Albert D. Flook
R. Monroe Feaga
Raymond E. Cashour
Thomas L. Cramer
William E. Hauver
Paul G. Harrison
Spencer T. Hill
D. David Snook
John G. Mackenzie
Herbert A. Grossnickle
Oscar F. Gaver
Virginia State Senator Ends Life With Pistol
Virginia state Senator Lloyd M. Robinette was found shot to death in his apartment in Jonesville, with coroner Dr. T. S. Ealy saying it was a death by own action. The senator was shot in the right temple with a .32 caliber pistol. Also reported, the market in New York marked time as it neared week’s end after rising prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesville
Lloyd M. Robinette
T. S. Ealy
Lee County
Robinette
Ealy
New York
Five Day Weather Forecast for Maryland and Delaware
Five day forecast covering Maryland and Delaware. Saturday cloudy and cold with rain ending in the day then partial clearing and continued cold. Snow possible in the mountains. Sunday mainly cold with gradual warming early next week. Temperatures average 2 to 4 degrees below normal for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Delaware
Leesburg Man Among 59,650 Draft Call In January
Washington reports the Defense Department seeks 59,650 draftees for January, with 48,000 to the Army and 11,650 to the Marines, noting a high total after a December lull and the prior peak of 89,000 in March. Maryland officials say about 1,000 men will be drafted in January, reflecting the state quota amid changes in married status exemptions and reclassifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Washington
Defense Department
Army
i—Selective Service
National Guard
Selective Service
Maryland
Baltimore
Osborne charged with drunken driving after collision in Leesburg
Thomas H. Osborne of Leesburg Virginia faced a liquor intoxication charge for operating an automobile while under the influence Thursday evening. His car backed down the bus avenue after a collision with Charles M. Bowins’s parked car, becoming hooked to Bowins’ vehicle. Bond set at $1,000. damage reported under $50 to each car. Officer Denver Shook conducted the investigation.
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Thomas H. Osborne
Leesburg
Wes
Bus
Denver Shook
Osborne
DeGrange Street
Phebus Avenue
Charles M. Bowins
Bowins
County Native Named To Post At Maryland U
Frederick county native Dr. Wilbur Devilbiss has been named dean of the University of Maryland College of Education. A former principal at Brunswick and Frederick High Schools, he previously served as state supervisor of teacher and higher education. He replaces Dr. Harold Benjamin and was chosen on the recommendation of University President H. C. Byrd. Devilbiss is a 1921 graduate of the old Boys’ High School and earned advanced degrees from Western Maryland College, the University of Maryland, and George Washington University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Devilbiss
Frederick County
Brunswick and
Frederick High Schools
College of Education
University of Maryland
Board of Regents
Harold Benjamin
Devilbiss
H. C. Byrd
Boys’ High School
Western Maryland College
George Washington University
Wicomico County
Ishore
Middletown High School
Frederick High School
Brunswick High School
Brunswick
A. L. Leary
Frederick High
State Department of Education
Accident Commission Decision Is Reversed
Judge Patrick M Schnauffer reversed a decision of the State Industrial Accident Commission and ordered Farmers Cooperative Association and Farm Bureau Mutual Auto Insurance Company to pay Richard A Keller of Middletown $395 for expenses tied to an operation for a ruptured disc after his claim traced to heavy lifting at work. Keller, employed at the Middletown Feed Department, testified his August 1945 injury recurred and led to medical need for surgery. Attorneys were Amos A Hotter for Keller and McSherry and McSherry with J H Prendergast for the companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick M Schnauffer
State Industrial Accident Commission
Farmers Cooperative Association
Farm Bureau Mutual Auto Insurance Company
Richard A. Keller
Middletown
Keller
Farmers Co-op
Amos A. Hotter
McSherry
J. H Prendergast
UAW Calls Temporary Recess In Borg-Warner Strike
Detroit Nov 2 CIO United Auto Workers suspended its three-week-old strike against ten Borg-Warner plants to allow Wage Stabilization Board to settle the labor dispute. The move pauses hostilities while a government panel seeks resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
CIO
United Auto Workers Today
Borg-Warner Corp
Wage Stabilization Board
Taft Hartley Law Faces Revision Calls By Labor
The Nation Today reviews how Congress may tweak Taft Hartley rather than repeal it. Since August 1947 unions pressed for repeal, but Truman’s vetoes and party splits shaped shifts toward possible reform. Labor and management debate who benefits from the act’s balance as Congress considers changes proposed by AFL unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold W. Ward
James Marlow
Fashington
Congress
AFL
CIO
Truman
Mr.Truman
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
AFL Building Trades Unions
British Deny Embargo on Suez Oil Sh shipments
Cairo dispatch reports British army headquarters denying Egypt’s claim of a partial blockade on oil shipments from Suez canal ports to Cairo. A spokesman said banker trucks paused for convoys but no oil ban. tensions rise as Egypt rejects the Middle East defense pact and faces Arab state non cooperation and critical editorials in Cairo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Egypt
Britain
Suez Canal
Fayed
Awards Made At Assembly At Frederick High School
At a Thursday assembly at Frederick High School, Student Council officers were installed for the year by Principal Harry C. Smith. William Meintzer became council president, with George Smith as vice president, Nancy Wenzel as secretary, Nancy Cornell as assistant secretary, Libby Boyer as treasurer, and Austin Rhoads as parliamentarian. The program included a bugle call, pledges, prayers, and performances, followed by honors and awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick High School
Harry C. Smith
William Meintzer
George Smith
Nancy Wenzel
Nancy Cornell
Libby Boyer
Austin Rhoads
David Glick
Barbara LeGore
Barbara Salyers
Joyce Simpson
Sharon Albaugh
Fred Fleming
Mr. Smith
Shields
Joanne Barnhart
Dorothy Keller
Ann Rothenhoefer
Eugene Sanders
Elsie Biddinger
Frances Fisher
Shirley Geishert
Flo Belle Mehaffie
Barbara Thomas
Delores Ausherman
Patsy Blumenauer
Barbara Bowlus
Leona Brubaker
Nancy Butler
Basil Day
Nancy Dorsey
Ann Dougherty
Helen Ecker
Faye Haupt
Jo Ann Hildebrand
Delores Hoffman
Anna Mae Hooper
Sharon Hooper
Mary Ann Hursey
Sylvia Kelly
Rik Lambert
Alice Love
Beverly Marvel
Mary Ellen Poole
Ann Ramsburg
Martha Reeder
Violet Rice
Any Runkles
Barbara Sibert
Patricia Shuff
Shirley Wachter
Stanley Weener
Virginia Lee Willis
Clark Woolpert
Barbara Biehl
Patty Carder
Bill Meintzer
Gary Angleberger
Helen Hall
Antoinette Lane
Leon Masser
Rebecca McCutcheon
Dianne Schnauffer
Nancy Shankle
Hattie Snyder
Cela Stambaugh
Charles Thomas
Carol Holzaptel
Avalon Willard
Anne Remsburg
Charles Bowers
Jean Douglas
Patsy Crum
Jeanne Douglas
Joan Murphy
Faye Zimmerman
Yvonne Clemson
Eleanor Krepps
Becky McCutcheon
Emily Plunkard
Shirley Rosenberry
Betty Busher
Anna Mae Coyle
Virginia Gouker
Betty McClain
Marjorie Miller
Celia Stambaugh
Anna Yenley
Shirley Wallick
Jean Reeder
June Rice
Mary Jane Shockley
Robert Weddle
Albert Mullican
Robert Rinehart
William Ward
Fred Burgee
Earl Houck
Ralph Brown
Thurbie Markee
Charles Beard
Irving Thomas
James Stine
Thomas Kent
Howard Stup
Eugene Krantz
Richard Young
Joshua
Donald Juenhart
Robert Butler
Richard Weinagle
Francis Phelps
Wilbur Main
Robert Stockman
Ronnie Twentey
Albert Mollican
Fred Young
Charles Esworthy
Traci
Jayvee
Kirk Cramer
Robert Comer
Leroy Winpigler
Lewis Fisher
Robert Whitmore
Eddie
New Dormitory For Shepherd College
The State Board of Education approved construction of a men's dormitory at Shepherd State College. W Harley Miller of Martinsburg won the bid at 345,1225 dollars, with final award pending revenue bond sales government approvals and steel material allocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
State Board of Education
Shepherd State College
W. Harley Miller
Martinsburg
Miller
Fishing Creek water rebound after rain and Halloween vandalism
Water levels at Fishing Creek dam rose to nine feet below the top, up one foot four inches after Wednesday night rain. Halloween night brought minimal vandalism, with some broken windows and tossed eggs, while officials noted cold, cloudy conditions and a light sleet in parts of the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishing Creek
Frank Weddle
Hallowe'en
Culler Lake
Bartholows
Guy Anders
Weddle
Harrisburg
Memphis
Tenn
Lexington
Covington
Louisville
Little Rock
Ark
Dayton
Columbus
Akron
Mansfield
Indianapolis
Ind
Body of Sgt Stambaugh to be returned home today
The body of Sgt 1/e Virgil Lee Stambaugh killed in Korea June 3 will arrive at Highfield this afternoon and be taken to Emmitsburg for burial at St Joseph's Catholic Church. Surviving family includes his wife Ann Carol Wivell and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Stambaugh. full military rites are planned Monday with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Lee Stambaugh
Korea
Highfield
Emmitsburg
Joseph Wivell
Stambaugh
Ann Carol Wivell
Department of Defense
Union Bridge
Sterling Stambaugh
Taneytown
Violet Smith
Carlean Buffington
Betty J. Garber
Samuel Stambaugh
Harold D. Stambaugh
Joyce A. Stambaugh
Larry E. Stambaugh
Rodney
Father Needs Doctor's Care Not His Children
Denver reports father George N Crowder sought medical advice for his family as four year old George Jr painted his head gray and caused accidents with a skull neck injury by ramming a hand through a window. The doctor advised Crowder to rest while the children were left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
George N. Crowder
George, Jr
Gary
Crowder
Snow and Cold Hit Wide Areas Across U S
Winter weather struck many regions from the Rockies to Texas with heavy snowfalls and freezing rain causing hazardous travel. Snow totals reached seven inches in Guymon and five in Perryton. Denver reported six inches from a border crossing storm. fatalities occurred in New York and Colorado. temperatures plunged to subzero in northern plains and western states, with Montana recording -29 at Summit.
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Prose
Northwest
Midwest
Rocky Mountain
Texas
Rockies
New England States
Progpeel
Weather Bureau
New Mexico
Amarillo
Dakotas
Minnesota
Canadian
Central Plains
Ino
Montanas
Montana
Helena
Sumit
Glaevir
Miami
Jacksonville
Tamera
Brownsville
Tex
Los Angeles
Oil Lease Speculation Tugs Federal Probe
Washington November 2 reports say a high government official admitted speculation in an oil lease with Theron Caudle, assistant U S Attorney General in charge of income tax prosecutions. Jess Larsenson and Caudle reportedly lost some money. other named men deny involvement. Deeds recorded show Urbana district transfers of about 15 acres for 18 thousand and Mountain Dale property for about 10 thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Tax Gathering Service
Jess Luarson
General Services Administration
GSA
Theron Caudle
U. S
Larson
Caudle
Pittsburgh
Department of Justice
House
Ways and Means
Justice Department
Italy
Courtic
Frank Nathan
Robert Fletcher
Tony Marneres
Nathan
Oklahoma City Oklahoman
Marneres
Fletcher
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Eg Dallas
Rufus B. Hipkins
Robert L. Jenking
Urbana
Ralph J. Cline
Grayson R. Cline
Mountaindale
Passenger Dead In Seat On Commuter Train
Baltimore November 2. Conductor J M Kane spotted a passenger slumped in his seat as the Pennsylvania Railroad commuter train to Washington pulled from Baltimore. The train halted, an ambulance was called, and the man was taken to Mercy Hospital where he was pronouncd dead, apparently of a heart attack. Identified as George M Peters, a regular commuter between Baltimore and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
J. M. Kane
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
Mercy Hospital
Jie
George M. Peters
Cooking School To Be Held At Food Show
Plans outline a cooking school by Potomac Edison at the Food and Better Housing Show, November 12 to 17 at the State Armory. Irene Caton and Anne Young will supervise 2 to 4 pm sessions except Wednesday 1:30 to 4:30. Demonstrations cover Thanksgiving dinners and frozen-food meals, with tastings and recipe handouts. A cake baking contest Friday night features Soft-A-Silk box top entries, prizes, and proceeds to Community Chest. Opening night features rural women’s club attendance prizes as part of a packed show schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Edison Company
Food and Better Housing
State Armory
Irene Caton
Anne Young
Home Service Department of
General Mills and Wesson Qi
Three Jockeys Held On Charge Of Rape
Three jockeys were held without bond after an 18 year old girl accused them of raping her after meeting at a milk bar. Identified as William T. Curtin Donald Hoover and Richard Bell the men pleaded innocent at arraignment. The victim had a black eye a chipped tooth and injuries to hips. She testified that after meeting Curtin in a milk bar they drove around the city and the three men assaulted her. Fire alarm prompted by overheated pipe at Barbara Fritchie Candy Shop West Patrick street. no fire found and no damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
William T. Curtin
Jersey City
N. J
Donald Hoover
Mr. Vernon
Richard Bell
Reuben Caplan
Curtin
Hoover
Bell
Barbara Fritchie
West Patrick Street
Independents, Uniteds
Citizens Truck Company
Reds Urge Allies Take Proposal At Panmunjom
At Panmunjom in Korea on November 2 UN spokesman Brig. Gen. William P. Nuckols said Communist negotiators urged acceptance of a cease fire buffer zone while resisting an ultimatum. Gen. Henry J. Hodes asked if an ultimatum would be issued. Reds avoided direct answer. Talks ended with no progress and will resume Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsan
Korea
William P. Nuckols
United Nations Command
Panmisajom
Kaesong
Henry J. Hodes
U. N
Nuckols
Pattic
Panmunjom
Northwest Korea
Fifth Air Force
Thice
U.N
Navy says Sixth Fleet could deliver atomic strike
In Naples on November 2 Adm William Fechteler, chief of naval operations, said the U S Mediterranean Fleet is capable of delivering an atomic attack if war comes. He noted the Sixth Fleet lacks a bomb but its aircraft carriers can strike, and declined to state when bombs could be available. He urged appointing a supreme naval commander for the Atlantic and said a nominee is ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Haly
U. S. Mediterranean
William M. Fechteler
U. S
Fechteler
Mediterranean
Feehhler
Atlantic
United States
Proclaiming Thanksgiving Day by President Truman
Washington November 2 1941 President Truman formally proclaimed November 22 as Thanksgiving Day calling on Americans to seek a divine quest for peace. He stressed gratitude for freedom welfare prosperity and spiritual blessings cherished by all. Congress in 1941 set Thanksgiving to fall on the fourth Thursday of November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Mr. Truman
Congress
Fate of world tied to Middle East, Hood speaker says
Edwin M. Wright told Hood College audiences in Brodbeck Hall that good or ill for the Middle East means food or famine for the world. He traced Iran’s strategic position, oil wealth, and Britain Iran dispute, noting low extraction costs and questions whether oil contracts bind the state or a private firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle East
Hood Speaker
Edwin M. Wright
Iran
Brodbeck Hall
Hood College
Wright
Andrew G. Truxal
Western Hemisphere
Bureau of
United States
Great Britain
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Bey
Fehnauffer
Jole
Price
Dr. Devilbiss
Wilbur Deviibiss
Shepherd College
U.S
West
Reds
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