Driving Rain Hits Frederick Fair Opening Day
A heavy rainstorm drenched the Frederick Fair Grounds on opening day, keeping crowds away while officials and concessionaires stayed active. Despite soggy conditions, livestock judging progressed and Art and Pomology exhibits drew attention. Managers remain hopeful for better weather by midweek as plans for fireworks and night shows shift if needed.
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Frederick Fair
Weather Bureau
Midway
Artz
Grange
Emmons C. Lanner
Board of Managers
Typhoon Death Toll Reaches 800 in China Areas
Dispatches report 800 killed on the Leichow peninsula and nearby Pakhoi Kwangchouwan Hoihow zones from a typhoon on Sept 27. Corroborating losses include 600 sailors lost near Lei chow after boats sank, plus 200 more as 70 salt laden junks went down near Pakhoj. Heavy rains flooded the Hainan region.
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Canton
China
Leichow Peninsula
Pakhoi
Kwangchouwan
Hoihow
Lei Chow
Pakhoj
Hainan Island
Weather Summary and River Conditions
The last 24 hours brought 0.33 inch of precipitation. October total is 0.33 inch, with October 1947 at 1.24 inches against a normal 2.95. Through Oct 1, 1948, precipitation is 6.80 inches above normal. Yesterday’s high was 59, low last night 42. Sun sets at 5.48 pm, rises at 6.11 am. Monocacy River near Buckeystown Dam and Potomac near Knoxville remain clear.
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Buckeystown Dam
Knoxville
Lower Meat Prices Seen As Supplies Rise
Meat prices are predicted to drop with heavy receipts and rising supplies. The American Meat Institute cautions retail prices may lag wholesale declines, while experts forecast cattle prices to fall from around 40 to about 25 per hundred pounds next year as cattle flow increases in November and December.
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Eee
Roken
American Meat Institute
Institute
Chauncey Watson
Diingis Livestock Feeders Association
Chicago Farmers Club
Mark Pickell
Corn Belt Livestock Feeders Association
H. M. Conway
National Livestock Producers Association
Aviation Day to Feature F 47 and C 47 Flight
Sixteen F 47 Thunderbolts and a C 47 transport will take part in Aviation Day at Stevens airport near Lewis town on Sunday afternoon. The 121st Fighter Squadron of the 113th Fighter Group from Andrews field will perform under Captain Erwin A. Young in command of the control ship. Captain George Mount will co pilot the C 47 as it acts as control tower. The fighters, part of the Maryland National Guard, are expected to arrive around 2 30 PM with the formation over the city at 2 15 PM. Major Willard W Millikan commands the squadron with Colonel Laidler B MacKall heading the group. The unit has 28 downed planes from wartime service and is fully capable of activation in 12 hours for emergencies. Additional Aviation Day features include parachute jumps by Dick Cooper and nearby racing Flyers planning to contest in the racing events.
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Stevens
Lewistown
Erwin A. Young
121St
113Th Fighter Group
Andrews Field
Washington
Maryland National Guard
Willard W. Millikan
Laidler B. MacKall
Iity
Young
George Mount
National Guard Air
Air Force
Maryland
Columbia-Richmond
Millikan
RAF
Dick Cooper
Harristurzi
Parachute Drill Planned in Berlin Air Corridor by Soviets
The Soviet four power Berlin air safety center announced parachute practice in the air corridor used by American and British planes supplying blockaded Berlin. The drill was to begin today from 2,500 feet, with no details on participants or duration. British protest followed a Yak fighter buzzing a British airlift plane.
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Berlin
Germany
Moscow Fashion Show Signals Longer Hemlines
A Tass report distributed by the Soviet Monitor spurred London coverage stating Moscow's fashion show featured definitively longer dresses. The design drew on Russian folk costume with fur trim and multicolored motifs, while everyday wear and sportswear kept the short hemline.
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London
Moscow
Tass
Soviet Monitor
Hood College Campus Day Celebrates 30th Year Saturday
Hood College marks its 30th Campus Day on Saturday October 9 with events at Hudson Outdoor Theater starting at 2 pm after a 12 noon luncheon in Coblentz Hall and a half hour organ recital. Freshmen wear blue sophomores green juniors blue seniors red. activities include marching songs costumes and theme judging. A silver loving cup will be awarded to the winning class president Mrs James L Reid of Catonsville presents the prize.
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Hood College
Hudson
Hood
James L. Reid
Catonsville
Coblentz Hall
Hudson Theater
William Spriggs
Fathers’ Club
Meytan Hell
Walter C. Kleist
Frederick
Andrew G. Truxal
Mpus
Elizabeth Dowling
Livingston
Nicodemus
Gaughand
Robert F. Nicodemus
512
Elm Street
Security Council to Hear Berlin Crisis Debates
Paris October 5 The Security Council voted 9 to 2 to discuss the Berlin crisis. Soviet Russia boycotted the proceedings and Andrei Vishinsky refused to say if he will attend tomorrow's sessions, signaling Russia will not take part in the debate.
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Paris
Security Council
Berlin
Russia
Iran
U. N
Andrei
Vishinsky
West Terms Or None For Atom Bomb In UN Debate
Canada warned that atomic control must come on western terms as United Nations debate on Berlin crisis unfolds. McNaughton urged U N Atomic Energy Commission back to work on a Western style treaty while Russia opposes Council hearings and hints at blocking passage. A second brief item reports a chimney fire at 16 East Second drawing responders and quick fire suppression.
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Canada
A. G. L. McNaughton
United Nations
Security Council
Russia
Berlin
Syria
Faris el Khouri
Council
United States
Britain
France
May Limit Soviets In U S Travel
The United States studies retaliatory limits on Soviet officials in the United States mirroring Moscow travel restrictions on Americans and diplomats. Officials signal potential ambassadorial restrictions and possible shifts in diplomatic relations, with Congress debates and past protests over access to Moscow and Soviet military demonstrations.
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U.S
Washington
United States
Moscow
Russia
State Department
Alexander
Panyushkin
Kremlin
John F. Peurifoy
Capitol Hill
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Garage and Loan Office Robbery in Baltimore
Four African American men wearing handkerchief masks roped and gagged garage worker John Dandy and robbed a West Side loan office, securing about $1,500 in cash and 12,000 in checks. They forced manager Phillip Lansberg to open the safe, threatened to kill female workers, and escaped after tying up both men in the scene.
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Baltimore
John Dandy
Dandy
Phillip Lansberg
Lansberg
Small Hurricane Strikes Cuba Then Blasts Key West Hard
A small but fierce hurricane struck Havana, Cuba killing at least three and injuring many, then slammed Key West with winds up to 132 mph. Communications southward failed as the storm moved rapidly, with reports noting the eye near Key West and the Weather Bureau describing the center as very near Key West at noon.
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Cuba
Key West
Miami
Fla
Havana
Florida Keys
David Newton
Miami Daily News
Ker
Weather Bureau
Keller Hopes To See World Series On His TV Set
Charlie Keller of the New York Yankees expressed hope to view part of the World Series on his new Dumont television set presented during Charlie Keller Day in New York. The set arrived despite a missing aerial, and Keller doubted it would be raised that day as rain fell. The World Series is to start tomorrow, with local fans planning to watch Boston games while Cleveland games remain inaccessible due to network connections.
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Keller
Charlie Keller
New York Yankee
Dumont
New York
Frederick
Boston
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland
East
Jailed For Operating Car Without License In Baltimore
Charles J Marmellot of Baltimore was jailed by Magistrate Manuel M Weinberg after a guilty verdict for operating a motor vehicle without license. He could not pay the $10.75 fine and costs. State Trooper James Stonesifer arrested him near Ridgeville on Friday. Robert Farrer of Mt Airy was found not guilty on using dealer's tags. Roy M Fisher of Rocky Ridge pleaded guilty to speeding with a loaded school bus and paid $5.75. Collateral forfeitures included Howard Michael $11.45 for excess, Joseph Vona $64 for failing to stop at a no traffic sign, Harry N Kanode $6.45 for traffic signal violation. Arrests were made by Troopers Charles D MecLune and Patrick Stakem Jr.
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Charles J. Marmellot
Baltimore
Manuel M. Weinberg
Peoples Court
James Stonesifer
Ridgeville
Robert Farrer
Mt. Airy
Roy M. Fisher
Rocky Ridge
Route 16
Fraver
First Ser
Walter K. May
Fisher
Howard Michael
Joseph Vona
North College Parkway
Harry N. Kanode
Adamstown
Charles D. MecLune
Patrick Stakem, Jr
Alliance Of Five Nations Names Chiefs
London reports chiefs of staff from Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg meet to coordinate defenses. Field Marshal Montgomery named permanent military chairman of the defense council with others named to command land air and naval forces. U S officials call the steps pivotal for peacetime European defense and possible U S association.
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London
Lord Tedder
Marshall
British Air Force
Britain
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Viscount Montgomery
Allance
Defense Council
Montgomery
Imperial General Staff
John Crocker
Middle East
British Foreign Office
Jean de Lattre de Tassigny
Alliance
James Robb
Robert Jaujard
U. S
Washington
Europe
Airlift To Be Continued For Berlin Blockade
General Lucius D. Clay said the United States and Britain can sustain the airlift to Berlin for two years if needed until Europe’s recovery stabilizes. Berlin officials said municipal elections cannot proceed in the Soviet sector, as posters and regulations are blocked. The Allies have delivered over 233,000 tons of food and coal to the trapped city.
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Berlin
Lucius
Clay
United States
Britain
Europe
Com
Wester Berlin
Local Maryland Forecast: Rain and Cooler with Warmer Midweek
Frederick county expects rain and cool conditions today with a high near 54. Rain eases tonight with a low around 53 to 55. Wednesday brings more clouds and a warming afternoon. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Washington Allegany and Garrett counties show cool with rain today, highs 50 to 55, then cloudy and cool tonight with lows 45 to 50. Wednesday into Thursday turns partly cloudy and warmer.
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Associated Press
Maryland
Frederick County
Washington
Allegany
Garret
John Lewis attacks President in UMW convention speech
John Lewis criticized President Truman at the United Mine Workers convention, accusing him of prosecuting the union and jeering at his policies on mine strikes. He denounced Attorney General Tom Clark as "Long Tom" and recalled fines of over two million dollars against him and the union.
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Lewis
UMW
United Aline
United States Office
Truman
Union
Harry
United States
Harry Trou
Tom Clark
Long Tom
Clark
Texas
Mr. Truman
Joe Louis
John Lewis
Tom
Three Cousins Buried In Shared War Losses
Funeral services for Pfc. Francis L. Kennedy Pfc. Charles F. Kennedy and Lt. Ignatius B. Keyser three cousins killed in action in Europe and Africa were held with prayers at 8:30 a.m. at the funeral home then at St. Johns Catholic Church for a Law Requiem Mass. Rev. William F. Sauer was celebrant. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet Memorial Pier with Maryland National Guard Co A 113th Infantry honors. Members of the Independent Hose Co attended in a body. Pallbearers were named for each deceased. M R Etchison and Son, funeral director. TO MEET WEDNESDAY The Board of Aldermen will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday instead of 7:30.
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Francis L. Kennedy
Charles F. Kennnedy
Ignatius B. Keyser
Europe
Africa
St. John’s Catholic Church
William F. Sauer
Baltimore
St John's
Memorial Pier
Mt. Olivet
Co. A. 113Th Infantry
Maryland National Guard
Independent Hose Co
Francis Kennedy
East Church Street
Charles F. Kennedy
Bernard J. Kennedy
Kermser
Mary L. Kennedy Keyser
West Patrick Street
Calvin Keyser
Pfc
Richard Stull
John Leichert
William Obenderfer
Walter Sherald
Sewell Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Charles Kennedy
Alton Shaff
Allen Kinsey
Harold Hengst
Ray Spurrier
Merhle DeGrange
Austin Sherald
Keyser
John Insley
Iguy Anders
Robert Edwards
Donald DeLauter
Robert Saum
Kent Ward
M. R. Etchison and Son
Thurmont High additions bid approved at 364735
Board of Education favors awarding Thurmont High School additions contract to Norman E Early and Sons of Hagerstown for 364735 after changes lowered the bid from 368000. Superintendent Eugene Pruitt announced at a conference with County Commissioners in the old Church Street School building. Meeting noted commissioners may require more time to approve funding and finalize at the next regular session.
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Board of Education
Thurmont High School
Norman E. Early
Pruitt
Thur‘Mont
Mr. Pruitt
George C. Rhoderick, Jr
Charles S. Lane
Riggin 'Buckler
Baltimore
Lone Bid Rejected on Pine Orchard Route 40 Link
The lone bid for a connecting link between the existing dual highway at Pine Orchard on Route 40 in Howard County and a proposed extension toward West Friendship was rejected by the State Roads Commission. Hechler Bros of Richmond submitted a bid of 185,387 for grading drainage and concrete surfacing of the Frederick road segment, beginning at Pine Orchard and extending northwest toward West Friendship. The project must be completed before a new Route 40 section can be built, possibly as a dual highway, toward West Friendship with bids expected to be invited again in the fall.
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Pine Orchard
Howard County
West Friendship
Hechler Bros
Richmond
Frederick Road
Frederick
Cmmission
Vishinsky Delivers Another U N Speech on Berlin Case
Soviet delegate Andrei Vishinsky spoke to the Security Council in Paris asserting the four power foreign ministers council alone may address Berlin, denying starvation threats while noting the Western airlift feeds Western Berlin as the council nears a vote on placing the issue on its agenda.
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Paris
Andrei ¥_ Visky
Secure Council
Berlin
United Nations
Juan Atilio Bramugla
Argentina
Vishinsky
Foreign Ministers’ Council
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Narva Avenue
Bernhardt
A. H. Brust, Jr
Delton Brickhouse
West
U.N. Security Council
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Unified Rescue Truck
Citizens Trick Company
Alliance of Five Nations
Land Forces
America
John S
United Afine
Board of Aldermen
Nerewspapen
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