Limb Falling From Tree Kills New Windsor Farmer
Wilmer B. Myers, 43, and partner Donald Lescaleet were chopping on the Myers farm near New Windsor when a large limb fractured from the treetop and struck Myers. Death attributed to a fractured skull and broken neck. Survived by wife Geraldine Wood Myers and three children Anna Marie Janet and Ralph. Funeral arrangements pending D D Hertzler and Sons funeral directors.
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Wilmer B. Myers
New Windsor
Donald Lescaleet
Myers
Szx Myers
Ragen Erleeon
M. E. Robertson
Carroll County
James T.marsh
Geraldine Wood Myers
Anna Marie
Janet
Ralph
D. D. Hertzler and Sons
Braves Pin Hope on Sam
Municipal Stadium Cleveland October 3 Sam curv e balling righthander who shut out the Indians 1 0 in the World Series opener last Wednesday to pace the Braves in the first four games of the 1929 Fall Classic against Cleveland Boston. Manager Lou Boudreau of the Indians named Steve Gromek a year old right hander who won nine and lost three during the regular season. Every available seat in the mammoth stadium was sold and a record crowd of 80 000 was in prospect.
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Municipal Stadium
Cleveland
Johner Sam
Bob Feller
Indians
Braves
Boston
Oda
Lou Boudreau
Steve Gromek
Mammoth Stadium
Murder Case Here Monday
The Septem ber term of Circuit Court opens with two murder cases slated for trial Monday. John W. Graves, 1 year old Baltimore Negro, stands accused of slaying Eugene Howard, 46, a local war veteran, at Howard's East street home May 16. Graves was captured after hourslong manhunt. Howard will be defended by Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr. and Richard E. Zimmerman. Nine witnesses have been summoned. Also listed is Earl H. Kline of Wolfsville, charged with acts neglecting his young son, awaiting trial. date not learned.
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John W. Graves
Baltimore
Eugene Howard
Howard
East Street
Graves
Wilbur F. Sheffield, Jr
Richard E. Zimmerman
Earl H. Kline
Wolfsville
Kline
Winnipeg Dentists Install Ear Radio System for Fans
Two Winnipeg dentists have installed tiny headsets for patients to hear the World Series broadcast during dental visits. The radios fit into the ear, replacing the usual dental drill sounds with game commentary.
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Winnipeg
Man
Big Crowd Out For Last Day Of Fair
A large crowd gathered for the Frederick Fair’s final day as sunny but muddy conditions marked the grounds. Officials fear financial shortfall without strong take today while thrill show by B Ward Beam drew attention despite wet track and dust concerns.
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Frederick
County Agricultural Society
B. Ward Beam
Beam
Agricultural Society
R. Kenneth Frey
Roberts Named Johns Hopkins Hospital President
Baltimore oct 9 P W Frank Roberts aBaltimore industrialist and civic leader has been named the sixth president of the board of trustees at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Paris oct 9 France shaken by a Communist strike wave with one death and many injuries affecting the recovery. Batavia oct 9 fighting between Indonesian forces and Communist rebels over the Tatiep oil center has ended a critical situation.
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Aion Batavia
Seidio Darge
Tieppe
Roberts
Baltimore
Frank Roberts
France
Paris
6000 Quake Injured Taken Out By Planes
Moscow reports 120 planes evacuated more than 6000 injured from Ashkabad after a devastating quake. Rail networks were knocked out, with trains resuming slowly to move patients to other cities for treatment. The quake struck at midnight October 5, in Meshed prefecture’s northern shrine city.
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Moscow
Ashkabad
Meshed
Why can't US and Russia agree on atom control
James Marlow outlines two plans for outlawing the atom bomb. The UN commission plan proposes international control, a monitoring agency, and surrender of bombs once controls work. Russia opposes veto limits and wants U.S. bombs surrendered before controls prove effective. The piece cites mutual suspicion and argues current U.S. openness contrasts with Russia seeking veto power and early disarmament conditions.
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James Marlow
Washington
United States
Russia
Special Atomic Commission
United Nations
II Nations
Commission
U.N
U_N
U.S
U.N. Commission
Rus
China s Little Men Put Out Of Business
Shanghai reports small shop keepers nearly shut by reforms. Fear of Chi ang Keai Shek s gold yuan currency spurred a wild buying spree after reforms began. Merchand ise sold out and new stock is not arriving, leaving many shelves empty.
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Shanghai
China
Chiang Keai-Shek
Stern Gang Prisoners Flee Jail In Tel Aviv
Scores of Stern gang members reportedly escaped from Jaffa jail in Tel Aviv after overpowering guards during a Sabbath break. About 120 prisoners were involved with up to 30 swimming or visiting before returning. Police cordons and reinforcements limited fugitives to blocks near the waterfront jail.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Stern
Jaffa
T Gunire
Folke Bernadotte
United Nations
Itary
U S Protests as Reds Resume Berlin Air Drills
Berlin reports say Soviet air maneuvers with gunnery practice will be staged in airlift corridors today, drawing U S protests for endangering western allied aircraft and violating four power safety rules. US officers vow to continue challenging such drills, while observers question if a cat and mouse game is underway.
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Berlin
United States
U. S
State Teachers Assn Officers Are Elected
Baltimore on October 9, the Maryland State Teachers Association elected Evelyn Seliers a Baltimore high school teacher as president. Lillian G. Moore became first vice president, Willis White second vice president, and Charles W. Sylvester treasurer. Executive committee members Franches Cleaves, Mary Macleod, and Eugene Pnaitt were elected by mail. Deeds recorded include sales in Lewistown Emmitsburg Road, Blue Ridge Summit, Emmitsburg, Brunswick, and Brunswick areas with prices ranging from about 5,500 to 16,000.
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Baltimore
Evelyn Seliers
Maryland State Teachers Association
Biss
Lillian G. Moore
Chevy Chase High School
Willis White
Kenwood
Raspeburg
Charles W. Sylvester
Frances Cleaves
Cecil
Mary Macleod
Eugene Pnaitt
Fred
Maryland
Frenty G. Hadley
Alton AT
Charles C. Gordon
Joseph H. Elliot
West Main Street
Emmitsburg
Anthony EB. Hedges
Raymond J. Crabill
North Third Avenue
Brunswick
Robert T. Sheefs
Ruth K. Hoffman
East Second Street
Churchill warns against destroying atomic bombs to settle Cold War
In Llandudno on Oct 9 Winston Churchill warned the United States would be guilty of death by own action if it destroyed its atomic bomb stock. He urged a strong stance to deter Soviet expansion and criticized Western delays while urging steps to internationalize atomic energy. He called for freedom of travel and an end to oppression in Europe and Asia, listing twelve measures for Russia to take.
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Llandudno
Wales
Winston Churchill
United States
Soviet Russia
Churchill
United Nations Assembly
Boleshevik
Russia
Europe
Western
Britain
Czechoslovakia
Stalin
Hitler
Prague
Eastern
Curzon Line
Poland
Germany
Austria
Berlin
Malaya
Indonesia
Korea
China
Truman plan to contact Russia over Berlin sparks U.N. concerns
Reports from Paris say US President Truman considered bypassing the United Nations to directly contact the Kremlin over Berlin. British diplomats doubt such a move would be agreed in advance, warning it could fracture Western unity and undermine the Security Council. Western officials stress any action should have been coordinated with Britain and France.
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Paris
Truman
Russia
Berlin
White House
Kremlin
Key
Tany
Security Council
Stalin
Ame Lcbn
Fream Caperis
Thres Poverto
Srer
Quaebl
Meudra Jane Frere
Abesether
Hood College Campus Day Celebrates Alumni Trophy
Hood College marks 30th annual interclass competition for a silver loving cup awarded by the Alumnae Association. Campus events include outdoor theater, class themes, costumes, songs, and marching routines with a 1500 spectator turnout. A barbecue, Fathers club, Alumnae council meetings, and a late evening dance with the Alaskans orchestra in Coblentz Hall accompany the skits and night club circus in Meyran Social room.
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Hood College
Hudson
All College
Alumnae Association
Fathers’ Club
Alumnae Council
Riding Club
The
Athletic Association
Alaskans Orchestra of Washington
Coblentz Hall
Meyran
Bliss Katherine Gill
Forest Hills
Women Democrats To Aid At Headquarters
The Women's Democratic League of Frederick held a meeting at Democratic headquarters with president George Abrecht guiding. Twe members volunteered to run the headquarters and plans for the campaign were discussed along with a round table on Why We Should Vote Democratic. Delegates were elected to attend the United Democratic Clubs convention in Baltimore October 27. They also planned a card party to be held November 3 at the Catochin Club.
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Women’s Democratic League of Frederick
George Abrecht
Twe
George
United Democratic Clubs
Baltimore
Far
Starling Army Moves On After Cool Weather
Residents report most of the starling colony has dispersed following recent cool weather. The birds appear less numerous than before and have moved on to warmer areas, leaving trees largely defoliated.
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Starling
Five-Ton Gas Roller Reported Missing Near Salem
A five ton gas roller used for paving went missing from a lot just north of Salem city limits. The incident was reported in Salem, Oregon, on October 9. Authorities described the loss as unusual and are investigating potential leads about the vehicle's whereabouts.
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Salem
Ore
Coal State Vote Hinge on Miners Over Truman Clash
At the union convention 3000 delegates weigh how John S. Lewis fierce attacks on President Truman affect coal producing state voters. Lewis has not endorsed Dewey, while delegates struggle to translate his stance to 600000 local members. Truman to Cincinnati for a political breakfast as Lewis occupying the suite above.
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John S. Lewis
Truman
Lewis
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Union
Dew
UMW
Cincinnati
CIO
Franklin D. Rooseveltt
Wendell L. Willkie
Mine Union
I O O F Home Coming Highlighted by Elgin Address
Preparations for the twenty second I O O F Home Coming underway with W Lee Elgin Commissioner of Motor Vehicles set to deliver the principal address. About 3506 attendees expected as grounds are prepared with whitened trees flags and expanded space. Representatives from ninety lodges in Maryland to attend. Charles B Schone will preside. program starts at one.
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W Lee Elgin
George R. McCleary
Maryland
Charles B. Schone
Baltimore
P. G. AT
Truman and Marshall in Paris Washington Meeting
Truman and Marshall meet at the airport as rumors swirl over a Vinson mission to Moscow. Officials note no formal denial and say the plan is abandoned, while Lovett arrives to greet Marshall and report on Berlin and Paris UN talks.
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Paris
Washington
Buf
New York State
Marshall
Mr. Truman
Justice Vinson
Moscow
Stalin
Robert Lovett
Truman
Secret Service
Marshal
State Lovett
White House
Fred Vinson
Russia
U. N
State Department
Ross Mames G. Ross
Berlin
United Nations
Ing
Vinson
Aiescow
Cal Broadcasting Sys
Iia
New York
Adio Networks
Lovett
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