Agreement Reached To Remove Rails On Patrick Street
Potomac Edison and nearby railroads reach a deal to remove trolley rails on East Patrick Street from Fifth to the carbarn, with repaving planned by the State Roads Commission and no service disruption for PE customers. A switch at Fifth and East may be added to link PE with the Pennsylvania Railroad and the B and O yard connections.
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Patrick E Street
Perent
R. Paul S
State Roads Commission
Smith
S Pers
Potomac Edison Company
Sylvania Railroad Company
Fifth Street
East Street
Carroll
B. and O
South Wisner Street
East Patrick Street
Potomac Edison
Baltimore
South Carroll Street
Patrick
Streel
Carroll Street
Relief Push Nets 3 Million in Overseas Aid
The Church World Service Center in New Windsor reports over 3 million dollars in relief sent this year to Europe Asia and Africa. Food clothing and household supplies have reached distressed areas worldwide with dozens of regional contributions listed from Maryland and West Virginia among others.
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New Windsor
Interdenominational Church World Service Center
Europe
Asia
Africa
Maryland
West
School Boy Fractures Leg Playing Soccer
A Middletown High School eighth grader, Donald Wiles, fractured his right leg during a PE soccer game on school grounds Tuesday about ten o'clock. He received first aid from Dr J Elmer Harm and was moved to Frederick Memorial Hospital where his condition was reported very good. In a separate note, Fred P Adkins announced Chesapeake Airways has entered voluntary receivership on the Baltimore Maryland Eastern Shore route.
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Donald Wiles
Myr
William Widdletorn
Middletown Hig School
J. Elmer Harm
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Salsbury
Fred P. Adkins
Chesapeake Airways
Baltimore
Maryland
Damage to Maryland corn from beetle and borer tops $1.2 million
A 1935 season update at the Francis Scott Key hotel details Maryland corn losses estimated over $1.2 million due to Japanese beetle and European corn borer. The meeting, called by the Tri-State Packers Association, highlighted cooperative control efforts across counties, with reports on spraying, trapping, and roadside measures.
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Maryland
Francis Scott Key Hotel
T. State Packers Association
Department of Entomogy
University of Marland
George S. Langford
Insect Specialy
Boards of County Commissioners
Special County Control Com
Asion
Corm Canners
the Grange
Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine
LE. S.D. A
Cox
Baltimore
Carroll
Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
Washington
Weaver
Ernest N. Cory
G. Frank Thomas
Frederick Packer
Cory
Centrol
Truman Stalin Heart To Heart Talk Considered
Moscow dispatch cites Washington report that President Truman may visit Moscow for a personal talks with Premier Stalin as part of pursuing peace. Report remains uncertain with officials split on seriousness. Other notes say a three power meeting could precede direct talks and World issues may drive possible steps.
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Tass
Truman
Stalin
Moscow
Wash
Tom
Russia
Tony
Dispatch
Tris Coffin
Times
Washington
U. S
Welter Bedell
Berlin
South Korea
White House
Marshall
Paris
Lecy Marshall
Marines Birthday Observance Preparations Delayed
Commander James McLaren Jr of the Veterans of Foreign Wars said preparations for Marine Corps Birthday observance are not completed due to bad weather. Flags will be flown tomorrow. Armistice Day events in the county were postponed as a fire at Earl Geisbert caused damage to a cement block structure.
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James McLaren, Jr
John R. Webb Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Marine Corps
Inc Independent County Engine
Geisbert
Beker
Alier
Dai Hames
Vdows
Banks to Close for Armistice Day Ceremonies
Banks will be closed and there will be no regular post office deliveries tomorrow in observance of Armistice Day. Special ceremonies will occur at 11 a.m. at Memorial Ground. The bituminous coal expected next year would create 700 piles each enough to fill New York's Empire State Building.
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Memorial Ground
New York
Empire State Building
Allied plan to return German industries to German control
Frankfurt dispatch reports that British and American military governments plan to revert coal iron and steel industries in the neast German area to German ownership in the near future. The move includes Ruhr companies under military supervision with safeguards against Nazi influence and a potential future socialization decision by a freely elected government. Interim reorganization aims to aid economic recovery.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Inneast
Lucius D. Clay
Brian Robertson
Britain
Ruhr
Western
Well-Driller Fined For Permit Violations In Local Case
A local well driller Curtis A. Cromwell of Yellow Springs was fined 10 dollars on two counts for failing to secure permits before drilling in two wells. Dr. Joseph Lingewald of Johns Hopkins testified the law requires initial and completion permits to be filed. Cromwell agreed to apply for permits in the future as penalties were issued by Magistrate Alton Bennett.
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Curtis A. Cromwell
Yellow Springs
Joseph T. Lingewald
Department of Geology, Mines , and
Lingewald
Charles McC. Mathias
Cromwells
Baltimore
Clara E. Montgomery
Dickerson
John A. Bloxom
Martinsburg
W. Va
Pearl R. Wiles
Clifford A. Dinterman
Walkersville
John D. Shaw
Spartanburg
Luther L. Metz
Capitol Heights
H. J Brown
C. H. DeWitt
Sgt. May
Five Badly Hurt As Two Autos Crash Near Local Club
Five people injured in a two car collision at the Route 340 and 71 intersection near the Hawaiian Night Club. Rev. Wade and his wife from Lovettsville Va plus Henry and Mrs Miller from Ranson W Va and Mrs. Schofield of Ranson were all reported in serious condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Trooper Rudy said Wade failed to stop at a stop sign and crashed into Miller's car. Damage estimated at 2000 dollars. Wade, a former Maryland Lutheran Synod president, is among the injured.
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Peaste
Lovensvile
Rawson
W. Va
Houtes 340
Arthur M. Rudy
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Wi A. Wade
Lovettse
Cotte
Henry Miller
Wade
Miller
W. W. Corbin
Mr. Wade
Maryland Lutheran Synod
Legion To Install Television Set Soon
After unanimous approval the Fran cis Scott Key Post No 11 Ameri can Legion trustees will arrange for a television set purchase. Capt J Alfred Cuisait announced five cent Dingo games co sponsored by the Legion and Company A begin Friday December 3 at 7 30 pm at the State Armory. Capt Cuisait and Post Commander W Ray Spurrier serve as co hosts. W Baker thanked members for toy collection and urged Legionnaires to help repair toys at the Legion home Tuesday and Friday evenings.
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Francis Scott Key
W. Ray Spurrier
Recovery Signs Seen in Brisk Stock Market
New York reports a brisk session with buying support halting yesterday’s slide. Overnight selling orders were absorbed and demand for steels, motors and metals lifted prices. Trading remained active with blocks up to 3,909 shares, though speed cooled slightly.
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New York
Wet Snow Possible In Mountains Tonight
Weather observer forecasts light precipitation yesterday and a mix of rain tonight and Thursday with possible wet snow in the mountains. Cooler conditions are expected to arrive, with clearing and much colder weather by Thursday afternoon and partly cloudy, cold conditions Friday.
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W. O
Austrian leaps to death near Russian Kommandatura
Vienna reports an Austrian man possibly involved in Soviet officer desertion to the western zone leaped from the third floor of the Russian Kommandatura, dying last night. The incident follows ongoing tensions in the area and police confirm the fatal jump.
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Vienna
Kommandatura
Christmas Club Payouts Hit 289000 in Frederick Area
Local banks announce about $289 000 to Christmas Club members with Fredericktown Savings Institution Farmers and Mechanics National Bank Western Maryland Trust Company and Frederick County National Bank issuing negotiable checks after November 24. National total tops 831 million across 38 years with Maryland share near 16.8 million. Local banks breakdown show Farmers and Mechanics about 80 000 Frederick County National about 76 000 Western Maryland 60 000 Fredericktown about 57 000.
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Fredericktown Savings Institution
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
Western Maryland Trust Company
Frederick County National Bank
Frederick
Bor
Christmas Club
Maryland
James to die for slaying Little Girl in Baltimore
James H. Eugene, a 31 year old handyman, was sentenced to hang for the July slaying of 11 year old Marsha Brill. He faces an owed indictment in Washington for an earlier similar murder of 11 year old Carol Bardwell. The case drew on insanity plea, prior attacks, and a confession tying him to the crime scene and weapon. The Baltimore Bench denied a new trial and the matter moves toward Maryland Court of Appeals and clemency consideration.
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Baltimore
Eugene H. James
Marsha Brill
James
Washington
Carol Bardwell
Brill
Herman of
Maryland Court of Appeals
Ultimaternor Lane
Telephone Company Seeks Rate Increase
Baltimore November 19 Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co asks a rate increase to raise monthly bills for 009 subscribers due to rising costs and reduced operating earnings.
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Baltimore
Chesapeake and Potomac
Publi Essary
Decker
Fire destroys Bethesda hardware store damage and losses
Bethesda November 10 A morning fire at Peoples Hardware Store caused extensive damage with three alarm blaze answered by 18 Montgomery County and DC units. Short circuit in basement likely started the fire which spread to the first floor destroying much stock including Christmas toys. Baltimore November 10 G Ridge ly Sappington prominent attorney died at Union Memorial Hospital after a short illness at age 65.
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Bethesda
Peoples Hardware
A. J. Bargagni
Montgomery County
District of Columbia
G. R. Sappington
Baltimore
Pi—G. Ridgely Sappington
Union Memorial Hospital
Forrestal Heads to Europe for Talks
Washington says James V. Forrestal, civilian head of the armed forces, will visit Europe for conferences with American and European officials. Secretary of Defense Ferdinand E. Ferre and General Lucius D. Clay lead discussions in Frankfurt Berlin and London with Allied governments. The trip aims to coordinate Western European defense amid ongoing NATO era policies.
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Washington
United Starmed Forces
Europe
Ferre
Per Frankfurt
Berl
London
Cous D Clay
Amercommander
Germany
Clay
Montgomery
Auto Committee
Jury Awards Kemp 23500 for 77.33 Acres Near Camp Detrick
A U S District Court jury in Baltimore awarded D Chester Kemp 23500 for 77.33 acres condemned as part of Camp Detrick area expansion. Government experts valued the land at 17500 to 20600, while Kemp's appraisals ranged 40000 to 50000. The land remains subject to utility rights of way and is not slated for housing projects.
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U.S. District Court
Baltimore
D. Chester Kemp
Camp Detrick
Calvin Chesnut
Kemp Farm
Kemp
Emmett R. Bowlus
Frederick
Harry C. Gilbert
Gilbert
Walkersville
R. Patrick Turner
Potomac Edison Company
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
William R. Semans
Vilmer H. Driver
Hollis A. Atkinson
New Car Buyers Face Hefty Trade In and Extras Costs
Washington reports to Rep Macy that new car buyers incurred a $200 million loss on trade ins and paid $250 million in unwanted gadgets this year. The House committee chair cites dealers using questionable practices to extract money from buyers in the metropolitan area. Macy notes average trade in values understate costs and adds consumers pay about $286 per car in extras, many not desired.
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Washington
Congressional
Macy
Mecy
Hema PS
Peoth ‘Etrapolitan
Waston
Armistice Day Program at Baker Memorial Carillon
The Armistice Day program at Baker Memorial Carillon features a recital at 10:45 with performances of Star Spangled Banner America Tone and patriotic tunes. The program includes the Marines Hymn Caisson Long Its a Long Long Trail Over There God Bless America Navy Hymn and Keep the Home Fires Burning. Player: Henry T. Wade.
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Baker Memorial
Sapstars and Stripes Forever Marines
Caisson
God Bless America Navy
Henry T. Wade
Flee China Reds Riots and Hunger Panicked Evacuations
Riots and hunger spread through Hangzhou Shanghai and Nanking as mobs roamed streets. US military advisers evacuated from Peiping and Nanking while sea and air evacuations began from Shanghai and Tsingtao. American dependents and civilians rushed to safety amid political upheaval and growing communist advances near Suchow.
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Nanking
Huss
Hangon
Shanghai
Hankow
Peiping-Tientsin
Taku
Gulf of Chihlt
Peiping
U. S
Tsingtao
U. S. Army
Collins
Buckner
Fatrick
Executive Yuan U
China Textile Corporation
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Yangtze
Suchow
Manchuria
Great Wall
Tientsin
North China
Fu Tso-¥i
Peining
Two Frederick County Men Inducted Into Army
Two locals, Charles R. Pofin and another resident from Frederick County, were processed and accepted at the Hall in Hagerstown Army recruiting office. They underwent physical and mental exams, were sworn in, and departed at 2 a.m. for Camp Pickett, Virginia, as the first peacetime draft selectees from the county. Ten more Frederick County men also faced pre induction examinations at the same center.
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Frederick County
Armed Forces Siercay
Charles R. Pofin
Middieto Zs
Hagerstown
Camp Pickett
Selective Service Board
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East Patrick Line
Tri-State Packers Assn
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U.S
Rts
Legion
DEATI
Forrestal
Chiang
Army
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