Thurmont school additions given go ahead by county officials
County Commissioners authorize letting a contract for Thurmont school additions at about 363000 to Norman E Early and Sons of Hagerstown after months of delay. Board expects a school board contract award and notes funding from existing appropriations and state incentive funds, with completion not before next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurmont
Iupendent of
Eugene W. Pruitt
George C. Rhoderick, Jr
Charles S. Lane, III
Board of Education
Norman E. Early and Sons
Hagerstown
Tourmont
Thormont
Supreme Court Refuses Review in NLRB Bargaining Case
Washington October 12 The Supreme Court refused to review a Cincinnati Circuit Court ruling affecting J. H. Allison and Company Chattanooga meat packers. The court held the National Labor Relations Act requires bargaining with the union before merit raises to individual workers. The ruling leaves the Circuit Court decision in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
U. S. Circuit Court
Cincinnati
J. H. Allison and Company
Chattanooga Meat Packers
French Strikes Attributed to Cominform, Moen Says
Paris in October 21 reports Interior Minister Julies Moen alleging nationwide strikes crippling the French economy were engineered by Cominform. The claim followed a weekend meeting of the Socialist party’s National Council at Puteaux. Local summaries cite Le Populaire and an objective resume note. The text also mentions a will probated in Buckeystown and tax liens filed in the clerk’s office against Charles E Myers of Emmitsburg and Elsie M Stevens of North Market street for income tax delinquencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Iinterior
Julies Moch
Cominform
Moen
Sociatist Parti
Puteaux
le Populaire
George Hofferbert
Perons
Charles E. Myers
Elsie M. Stevens
North Market Street
Right to ban slot machines sustained by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today upheld states rights to ban slot and pin ball machines. A unanimous brief order affirmed a three judge federal court ruling in Greene County that the U S constitution does not prohibit South Carolina from declaring such devices illegal gambling. The Court’s refusal to review ends further challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Greene
U. S
South Carolina
Two Central China Capitals Hit by Communist Drive
Heavy Communist forces struck two provincial capitals Lian and Taiyuan in what the Reds call the fall campaign. National troops aided by naval units repelled Reds from Yingkow restoring land links to Mukden, while Taiyuan faced extreme danger as Gen Hsu Yung-Chang warned reinforcements were needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanking
Roday
Yingkow
Mukden
Chiang Kai-Shek
Taiyuan
Shansi
Hsu Yung-Chang
Marshall Yen Hsis-Han
Chiang
Sian
Hu Tsung-Nan
County Church Damaged by Vandals Near Pleasant Hill
Vandals damaged the Pleasant Hill church on the Yellow Springs pike near the city. Windows and the front door were broken with deep gashes, rocks scattered on the lawn, and an electric light over the door possibly targeted. Sheriff Guy Anders sought witnesses and early Saturday as the likely time of the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Yellow Springs Pike
Guy Anders
Roc
Anders
Col Barigis To Speak To Reserve Officers
Col James Barigis will address a series of conferences for UC.S. Amy reserve officers held Tuesday at eight in the Cresans Rifle room of the focal Armory. The subject is Mission and Organization of Infants. Open to reserve officers National Guard members Army advisory committee and the general public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UC. S. Amy
Cresans Rifle Room
Focal Armory
Col
James Barigis
Frederick
Signal Reserve Oficers Corps
National Guard
Army Advisory Committee
Maryland Extension to Host Annual Conference in Annapolis
The University of Maryland Extension Service will hold its annual conference with state personnel from the U S Soil Conservation Service in Annapolis, beginning October 26. Dr T B Symons announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
University of Maryland Extension Service
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Annapolis
T. B. Symons
Charles H. Thorne dies at 78 former Montgomery Ward head
Charles H. Thorne of Pasadena California died yesterday after a long illness at age 78. He formerly led Montgomery Ward and Co and was a notable business executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Thorne
Pasadena
Calif
J Charles H. Thorne
Montgomery Ward and Co
Churchill Speech Sparks Wide Comment in Britain
London, Oct. 11 Churchill’s warning that World War II could stem from the Berlin crisis drew strong reactions over the weekend. War minister Shinwell called him a danger to peace while Bevan labeled him one of the most rebuked speakers in British politics. The Daily Mail praised his Llandudno address as his greatest since Fulton. The Telegraph urged if Russia seeks peace Churchill points the way, and The Times questioned a rapid settlement with Russia hinged on the atom bomb for Western security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Winston Churchill
Berlin
Emanuel Shinwell
Lebor
Aneurin Bevan
Churchill
Conservae Daily Mail
Llandudno
Wales
Fulton
Daily Telegraph
Russia
Times of London
West
Britain accuses Soviet Russia over Berlin crisis
The British White Paper accuses the Soviet Union of aims to dominate Berlin, bar rights of Western powers, and press for control of Ruhr and reparations. It cites repression in the Soviet zone, arbitrary arrests, and suppression of political freedoms, linking these to Berlin negotiations and Europe’s recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Russia
Berlin
Europe
Moscow
United
Ruhr
Soviet Union
Socialist Unity Party
Foreign Ministers Council
Security Council
Foreign “Ministers Council
Bodies Of Two Of Tug Crew Missing
Coast Guard hearings opened into the sinking of the tug Arundel in Baltimore harbor after the vessel capsized. Six crew members' bodies have been recovered, with five found yesterday. police report the bodies surfaced about a mile from the sinking site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Coast Guards
Miss Roosevelt Keeps Work On 64th Birthday
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s wife Miss Roosevelt received a half day off in Paris on her 64th birthday but used the time to study freedom of information.
Baltimore Negro On Trial In Knife Slaying Case
A jury of four regular panel members and eight talismen was drawn for John W. Graves charged with the murder of Eu gene Howard in Frederick. State's Attorney Nikirk outlined the case as Graves allegedly attacked Howard after a relationship with Graves' wife faltered. Graves was captured near the Fair Grounds after a manhunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Graves
Baltimore
Eugene Howard
Edwin F. Ni- Kirk
Charles W. Woodward
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Woodward
H. Stanley Davis, Sr
G. Plitt von EU, Jr
Samuel C. Fogle
Wilbert L. Smith
Talismen
Ira J. Young
Edward L Myers
Arthur Potts
J. Tyson Lee
Tylee B. Engle
William A. Lier
Robert L. Shipley
Clyde MM. Roney
Nikirk
Graves
Howard
East Street
Frederick
Mir
Daniel Swomley
Fair Grounds
Wilbur F. Sheffield, Jr
Richard E. Zimmerman
Stedar
Railroad Man Hurt in Brunswick Box Car Accident
A 31 year old Baltimore and Ohio brakeman James R. Bingham was injured when a steel box car door fell in the Brunswick freight yards around 7 30 this morning. He was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital for a sprained back and listed as not seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkinsville
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Baltimore and Ohio
Brunswick
James R. Bingham
C. HL Feete
Woman Found Nude and Bleeding on Baltimore Street
Mrs. Shirlex Copley, 24, was found nude and bleeding on a downtown Baltimore street and taken to a hospital in serious condition. Her estranged husband Aaron Copier, 48, was arrested two hours later and charged with assault by cutting. Police located her body injuries at 4:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Shirlex Copley
Po-Ice
Aaron Copier
Market Crawls Lower in Quiet Pre Holiday Trading
Trading scrawled along in the stock market today with prices slightly lower as investors show little interest before Columbus Day. The session was typical of a pre holiday lull with no major moves or news driving bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lewis Gets Pay Boost Amid Union Salary Debate
Cincinnati dispatch reports John L. Lewis received a salary of 50 000 dollars per year from the United Mine Workers convention. Delegates discussed proposals to lift his pay to 75 000 or 100 000 dollars as part of ongoing wage concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Cincinnati
United Mine Workers’ Convention Today
John L. Lewis
Economic winds shape 1949 election risk and inflation
Washington editors discuss how expected economic gauges may influence price trends and business activity regardless of who wins the 1949 election. They note inflation pressures, defense spending, and potential standby controls as central to near term prospects, with budget and foreign policy adding strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Green
James Marlow
Washington
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Truman
Dewey
Wewly
Western
Europe
Russia
Fi Spers
Ick
Congress
Stalin
White House
Drunken Driving Fine Paid. Non-support Order Set
Clarence R. game tor essence of Havers by fe Alton Y. Bennett in Peeples Court paid a fine and costs of 100.45 after arrest by State Trooper H. J. Brown. A separate case ordered $25 weekly support for three years for the wife and two children. Norman H. Stine, 122 Water Street, taxi operator, was mentioned in the non-support matter. Earl L. Ear faced collateral forfeiture exceeding 50. $1145 tangled with a police report. Washington news notes an independent business committee for Truman Barkley and Democrats to be formed, announced by Robert Z. Black Norbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence R. Ga
Havers
Alton Y. Bennett
Peeples Court
H. J. Brown
Norman H. Stine
Water Street
Helen L. Stine
Earl L. Ear
Grand Rapids
Mich
WW. Corbin
Washington
Truman-Barkley
Robert Z. Black Norbeck
Rites Set For Six Year Old Girl In Frederick
Mary Elizabeth Dennis age six years seven months four days died at Frederick Memorial Hospital from burns suffered while playing with matches in a back yard playhouse. Her father Russell F Dennis sustained burns while trying to beat out the flames. Funeral services will be Wednesday at two in the afternoon at the funeral home on East Church Street with interment in Mt Ollivet cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Dennis
Bussell
North Bentz Street
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Mornbout
Burns
First Baptist Church
Russell F
Helen Kinna Dennis
Russell F. Dennis
John L. Kinna
Frederick
John T. W. Wiles
Bloomfeld
Dennis
State Armory
East Church Street
Mt. Olivet
ML. R. Etchison and Son
Sixth Game Of Series Starts Braves Field Boston Oct 11
Big Bill Voiselle a 29 year old right hander hopes to extend the World Series for the Braves as they trail 3-2. Cleveland relies on Bob Lemon to clinch the title after his 4 1 victory in game two. Weather warm with nearly full 40 000 crowd at Braves Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braves
Boston
Bill Voiselle
Hilly Southworth
Cleveland Indians
Bob Lemon
Lemon
Warren Spann
Fava, Baltimore Business Leader, Dies at 72
Giovan Am. Fava, 72, president of the Gam Fava Fruit Co and the Savoia Wine and Liquor Co, died yesterday at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Also noted is Rodolfo Graziani on trial in Rome for alleged collaboration with the Nazis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Fava
Baltimore
Giovan AM. Fava
Gam Fava Fruit Company
Savoia Wine and Liquor Company
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Try “Lion OF Africa
Rome
Rodolfo Graziani
Brussolini
M of
Africa
Cuba Announces 10 Percent Cut in Food Prices
Havana reports new Cuban President Carlos Prio Socarras announced a 10 percent reduction in food prices effective today. The move aims to ease cost of living and stabilize markets amid postrevolutionary reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Carlos Piio Secarras
Household Effects Damaged By Flames
A fire at 116 East Seventh Street caused by a defective floor lamp damaged the living room of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Axline. Mrs. Kenneth T. Taylor witnessed flames in the draperies and smoke and fire damaged wallpaper, a rug, a radio, a desk, and window sills. Firemen from the Juniors United and Citizen truck companies responded to the alarm around 10 o'clock this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Axline
East Seventh Street
Uniteds
Citizen Truck Companies
Kenneth T. Taylor
Axline
Soviet Claims Of U N Walkout Disputed By Pravda
Pravda reports sensational rumors that the Soviet Union might quit the United Nations and sever ties, attributing the reports to U S and citing Bevin as a chief instigator. Tass notes Truman’s earlier Berlin policy doubts and Vinson trip plans, with Marshall lobbying to cancel the Moscow mission amid atomic concerns and world peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Pravda
Communist Party
Soviet Union
United Nations
World Organization
United States
Ernest Bevin
Truman
Justice Vinson
Tass
Berlin
Marshall
Washington
Vinson
Paris
Relay Televised Version Of World Series To Midwest
Oct 11 Baltimore reports a B-29 deflected from Glenn L Martin airport to relay the sixth World Series game. Westinghouse spokesman says the craft will hover at 25 000 feet over Pittsburgh to pick up Baltimore signals and relay to Cleveland on channel six with retransmission on channel five. FCC granted special authorization for the weekend test. Mutual Broadcasting Co holds series rights and arranged the feed for today and possibly tomorrow if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Glenn L. Martin
Midwest
Westinghouse Electric Co
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Westinghouse
Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Co
Federal Communications Commission
Mutual Broadcasting Co
Picket Submarine To Be Set Up By Navy
The Navy announced the submarine Tigrone will be commissioned November 1 as the first radar picket submarine. Taken from the reserve fleet it will have radar eyes to detect hostile aircraft and forms the first of two such vessels under a modernization program to create a chain of pickets for remote areas. The Tigrone aided 52 downed aviators in World War II and bombarded Japanese shore targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Tigrone
Naval
Settlement proposal eyed in Paris Berlin talks
The United States Britain and France signaled openness to a Berlin settlement involving a mixed blockade and security council talks, while Russia’s stance remained unclear. Bramuglia met Jesup Cadogan and Parodi as Andrei Vishinsky awaited Kremlin instructions, with Britain urging blame on the Soviet bloc for disarmament stalemate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Britain
France
Berlin
Foreign Ministers Council
Juan Atilio Brarmuglia
United Nations Security Council
Security Council
Russia
Berm
Kremlin
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Moscow
Bramuglia
Philip C. Jessup
Alexander Cadogan
Alexandre Parodi
Bramaglia
U. S
U. N
Student Dies In Long Fall At Boulder Park
A University of Colorado engineering student, Robert Pankey aged 17, fell 750 feet while descending a nearly vertical rock face in Boulder Mountain Park. His roommate John Hawkins, 17, witnessed the accident and described the fall and the efforts to reach him as climbers later searched the ledges above the base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Colo
Boulder Mountain Park
Robert Pankey
University of Colorado
John Hawkins
Hawkins
Lewis Hawkins
Associated Press
Bureau
Denver
Robert
Hawsiva Adoon
Sxilied
Killed While Checking Damaged Accident at Bridge
William Smith 27 a Hickory bound truck driver died in hospital after being struck while inspecting damage from an earlier crash beside the Patapsco river bridge on the Washington Baltimore boulevard south of Baltimore A second car driven by Rudolph McNeary 24 was charged with reckless driving and manslaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
William Smith
Hickory
Patapsco River Bridge
Washington- Baltimore Boulevard
Smith
Rudolph McNeary
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thurmont School
NLRB
Hattie A. Keiear
Buckeystown
Grover P. Keller
Jonathan MM. Keller
Grover Eiler
Laura J. Michael
Lena Mr. Howard
Reds
Col. Barigis
Florence Iva Gegay
Sarah Lawrence College
Amarillo
Tex
Ariz
U.N
Bev
Lulu M. Hagner
Charles Street
Hhdhive
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!