Hood College Campus Day capped by anonymous gift
An anonymous donor pledged 156008 dollars toward Hood College, framed as half the cost of a new chapel, during Campus Day in Hudson outdoor theater. President Truxal announced the gift would seed a general fund for current and future needs, with a 1951 fundraising plan targeting endowments for labs scholarships and Brodbeck Hall remodeling.
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Hood College
Hudson
Andrew G. Truxal
Hood
College Board of Trustees
R. Paul Smith
Hagerstown, Utilities Executive
Brodbeck Hall
Brodbeck
Green Land
Supersonic Airmen
Mary Jane Burchard
Scarsdale
N. Y
Nancy Jane Hoskins
West Chester
Ocean's
Truxal
Ood
Oradel ‘Truxal
Jean Baker
Hanover
Jean Bannerman
Alexadria
10 125 Pupils Enrolled In Local Schools
Frederick and county report a total public school enrollment of 10 125 with 6 169 in white and colored elementary and 3 956 in junior and senior high schools. Grades split show 1 016 total in first grade and 939 in seventh, with detailed counts for each school type and location. Overall white enrollment reaches 9 212 and colored 913.
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Frederick
County
Gertrude Smith
State Board of Education
Philips Delight
Buckeystown
Point of Rocks
Foxville
Woodsboro
New Midway
Thurmont
Myersville
Lewistown
East Brunswick
West Brunswick
Walkersville
Ebenezer
Liberty
Horsey’s
Doubs
Hopelawd
New Market
Maryland FFA group returns from national convention
William Cramer Robert Stull Walkersville High School along with Robert Fry and Kenneth Barker from Frederick High School represented Frederick County in Maryland's 31 member delegation at the national FFA convention in Kansas City Missouri. The group traveled via Chicago and returned through St Louis. Highlights included remarks by Agriculture Secretary Brannan visits from British youth groups the 100 piece and 100 voice National FFA bands and chorus and a Chicago Lake Michigan tour plus a Ford plant tour and Butler Manufacturing facilities in Kansas City.
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William Cramer
Robert Stull
Walkersville High School
Robert Fry
Kenneth Barker
Frederck High School
Naional F. F. A
Kanas City
Great Britain
National F. F. A
National
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Akeside Drive
Loop
Kansas City
Ford Assembly
Butler Mfg. Co
Twenty Steers Escape After Truck Wreck in Knoxville
Twenty head of steers escaped from a tractor-trailer when cargo shifted on a curve at Routes 464 and 340 in Knoxville about 8 am. Two injured, thirteen captured, five still at large. Truck operator Kenneth N. Sandy, 22, of Buckhannon, WV, and owner A. G. Trustler noted. Traffic and round-up delayed two hours. five cattle to be slaughtered.
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Knoxville
Eagle Farm
James H. Rouzee, Jr
Kenneth N. Sandy
Buckhannon
W. Va
A. G. Trustler
Sandy
Baltimore
Routee
Rouzee
Roland Miller
Strengthen Berlin Force by Assigning Sixth Infantry Units
Washington reports the Army will bolster Berlin garrison by forming Sixth Infantry Regiment units in Berlin. Headquarters Service Company to organize Monday, with other activated units arriving before January 1. The regiment's authorized strength is 3,774. Troops will be drawn from units across Germany, possibly replaced later by personnel from the United States.
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Washington
U. S
Berlin
Germany
United States
Plane Lands With 44 Wearing Life Jackets
Pan American Airlines flagship Scot land landed at Gander with two starboard engines dead and 44 passengers wearing life jackets. Captain Robert Lindsey said engines quit four hours before reaching Gander. Three die in fire in Seattle apartment building.
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Gander
Mid
Pan American Airlines
Scotland
Robert Lindsey
Willoughby says he warned twice of Red Korean attack
Maj. Gen. Charles A. Willoughby told the Associated Press that intelligence advised Washington in March of a June invasion by the North Korean forces. He cited a May 25 update stating 15 to 16 divisions were ready, with the Reds holding a two to one advantage over South Korea.
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Willoughby
Tokyo
Macrthur
Tony
Washington
Korea
Charles A. Willoughby
Associated Press
Tan
Aaa
Ivasion
Wiloughby
South Korea
Far East
Japan
Okinawa
Philippines
Asia
Released From Jail After Paying Fine
Trydor Rygajio Boyds was released from jail late Friday after paying a fine and costs of $6.45 from a Peoples Court hearing before Magistrate Alton Bennett. He had been convicted of following another car too closely after a minor collision at the intersection of Routes 240 and 15 south of Frederick. State Trooper H F O'Brien investigated. One collateral forfeiture of $1145 by Irvin S Neville was noted. Trooper Stonesifer made the arrest.
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Trydor Rygajio
Boyds
Peoples Court
Alton ¥. Bennett
Frederick
H. F. O'Brien
Bennett
Irvin S. Neville
Millwood
Stonesifer
Crash on Whiskey Bottom Road Roars Through Lawn
A car plowed 50 feet of lawn and smashed into a porch at 3 a m in a Laurel home waking six occupants. Nobody was seriously hurt. Roy J. Vincent, 27, of Laurel, drove the car and was treated for a leg contusion. He faced charges of drunken driving reckless driving and driving with a learner's permit without a licensed driver.
Redskins To Get Justice In Professional Football Leave
Chapel Hill N C Oct 14 Charlie Justice former All American back for UNC has been granted leave of absence to play pro football with the Washington Redskins Maj J P McLendon of Greensboro president of the North Carolina Medical Foundation which employs Justice announced today
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Chapel Hill
N.C
Charlie Justice
University of North Carolina
Washington Redskins
J. P. McLendon
Greensboro
North Carolina Medical Foundation
Justice
Brothers Face Charges Here After Arrests
One of two Baltimore brothers arrested near Frederick after a chase will face charges of unauthorized use, speeding over 50 mph and driving without a license. Raymond A. Kettle, 21, claims to be a shell shocked Korean War veteran AWOL from a Philadelphia hospital. Bond details vary. other charges pending with military authorities.
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Baltimore
Frederick
Raymond A. Kettle
Philadelphia
Hagerstown
Kettle
Charles
Wna
State Police Barkracks
Smithsburg
Earl W. Backtell
South Street
Swomley
Twentey
Sterling T. Harris
Liamsville
Edgar W. Petter
Mechanicsburg
Trump
Frederick Republicans Cancel McCarthy Speech
A Frederick Young Republicans Club spokesman confirmed that Senator Joseph McCarthy’s scheduled rally engagement was cancelled by the local group, not by the Senator. The cancellation followed a telegram sent last weekend citing itinerary conflicts with state candidates and a three week delay between invitation and confirmation.
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Frederick
Young Republicans’ Club
Joseph R. McCarthy
Associated Press
Washington
McCarthy
Wisconsin
William Crum
Crum
Record Heat Sparks Los Angeles 104 Degree Day
October heat wave hits the far southwest with 104 in Los Angeles the hottest since 1939. Nearby cities in San Bernardino county and southern California reach over 100 up to 111. Cooler air moves into the northern Rockies and plains while Michigan sees near freezing conditions.
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Associated Press
Arizona
Nevada
California
Los Angeles
San Bernardino County
Rockies
Plains
Michigan
Albany
N. Y
Great Lakes
Montana
Condition Of Streams Report Brief
The Monocacy at Frederick Junction shows cloudy conditions while the Potomac at Knoxville is also cloudy. note current water clarity readings and potential impact on navigation and local usage. Monitoring ongoing streams for changes in turbidity and pollutants.
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Frederick Junction
Potomac
Knoxville
Landlords May Soon Seek 15 Percent Rent Hike in Frederick
Frederick County landlords may apply for a 15 percent rent increase due to higher operating costs. Dr. William E. Trail and Thomas E. Barrell Jr. announce a one page petition form to lift the June 30 1947 maximum rent by up to 11 percent, with proof of maintained services. The Frederick Rent Office will offer forms October 23–27 from 10 pm to 4 pm on the City Hall third floor. An objection window of 15 days follows approval, and the area office promises action within ten days. Courtney F. Brown will assist landlords in Frederick in properly completing petitions.
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Frederick City
William E. Trail
Frederick
Barrett
Frederick Area
City Hall
Frederick County
Maryland
Courtney F. Brown
School Attendance Case Tried Friday
The first school attendance law case to come before county magistrates this year was heard by Magistrate William J. Stoner Thurmont Friday. Horace Bradshaw and wife were fined 3 dollars and costs for failing to send their son to school, with the boy ordered to be in school on Monday. Miss Gertrude Smith, county supervisor of pupil personnel, presented the facts. A Thurmont man was directed to ensure his son attends Monday. The law raises compulsory attendance age from 14 to 16, with exemptions. The boy involved had been working late evenings. It is unlawful to induce absence or employ or harbor a child at school. A separate notice cited bowling alley operators employing 14 and 15-year-olds after 7 p.m. with work permits required for after school hours and Saturdays.
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William J. Stoner
Thurmont
Horace Bradshaw
LeGore
Bradshaws
Stoner
Gertrude Smith
Thuront
Haseen
Incal Health Department
State Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Kumeehon Is Seized By U.S. Troops
American forces seized Kumeehon a communications center 11 miles north of parallel 38 as First Cavalry units, with British and Australian support, enveloped Hanpo near Kumchon. Reports say heavy air action along central Korea and near Pyongyang as MacArthur travels to Wake Island.
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Tokyo
Kumehon
Pyongyang
Korea
Soviet Siberia
U.S First Cavalry
Kumchon
Douglas MacArthur
Hiis
Truman
Wake Island
MacArthur
Wake
Hobart R. Gay
First Cavalry
Parallel 38
Hanpo
Leutenant
Namichanjim
First Cavalry Division
Reds Covered Up On Famine in China
Hongkong dispatch reports a vast famine in Red China beginning in 1949 after allied armies entered China. More than 56 million affected by malnutrition and crop losses totaling at least 20 million acres. Death toll undisclosed, many refugees perished on the road seeking greener fields.
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Hongkong
China
Red China
Manchuria
Archbishop Alpizij Stepinac to be freed if he leaves Yugoslavia
Belgrade Oct 14 The Yugoslav government confirmed plans to release Roman Catholic Archbishop Alojz Stepinac if he agrees to depart the country. Vatican sources earlier on Oct 9 said the prelate did not seek release under banishment and had refused such a condition.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Yugolslav
Alpizij Stepinac
Vatican
Weather Sunday May Be Somewhat Milder
The county escaped frost with 38 degree temperatures under overcast skies and a breeze. The forecaster predicted occasional light rain and highs not exceeding 55. Sunday to Monday should be partly cloudy and cooler.
Woolen Mills Head Dies in Columbus at 83
W. A. Hersch, 83, president of United Woolen Mills Co., died at home in Columbus. He retired from active management in February 1946, with his son Arthur J. Hersch taking over. The Columbus factory produced clothing for 17 United Woolen stores across Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
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Woolen Mills
Columbus
W. A. Hersch
United Woolen Mills Company
Arthur J. Hersch
United Woolen
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Six In Detroit Attacked By Mad Man
A madman roamed Detroit's Northwest Side last night attacking six people with a metal club. Four women two children were hospitalized with skull fractures and serious injuries. Police mobilized a manhunt with top detectives and plainclothes officers joining the search near Eight Mile Road and Livernois.
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Detroit
Eight Mile Road
Livernoss
5700 Films Made In Mass X Ray Drive
At mid point of a six week mass X ray survey in Frederick County, about 5700 residents over 15 have been filmed. The portable unit, operated from a trailer with its own generator, visits remote areas and various neighborhoods through November 3. Sponsored by the Frederick County TH and Public Health Association and health agencies, the drive targets tuberculosis high risk groups with free screenings. Kent Nicorlemus Jr. is general chairman. The schedule includes Lincoln High School and Lincoln Tailoring in Frederick, Brunswick, Knoxville, Burkittsville, and Middletown with daily slots assigned to workplaces and schools.
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Frederick City
Frederick County
TH and Public Health Association
Local Health Department
State Department of Health
Maryland TB Association
Kent Nicorlemus, Jr
M-Rayine
Lincoln High School
Lincoln Tailoring Company
West All Saints Street
Stronger Spiritual Defenses Are Needed
The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America urged stronger national spiritual and moral defenses against atheistic ideologies while warning aggression cannot be met by military power alone. The council, with 27 member churches and about 29 million members, linked faith to world order and opposed communism. Parking meters began operating on West Church street’s south side, nine one hour meters installed this week under aldermanic authorization, matching north side meters.
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New York
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Operaton
West Church Street
Board of Aldermen
Fire destroys Boyle home in Philippi on Friday the 13th
In Philippi West Virginia on Friday the 13th J E Boyle lost his house to fire. Firefighters fought the blaze but 59 feet of hose were burned. The home, uninsured, valued at about 10000 dollars, burned to the ground. Simultaneously Ernest Boyle severed an artery in his leg at a butcher shop when a knife slipped. Mrs Ernest Boyle, at the hospital with her husband, collapsed and became a shock patient.
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Philippi
W. Va
J. E. Boyle
Fremen
Boyle
Ernest
Ernest Boyle
Truman And MacArthur Meet Today
Honolulu October 1941 President Truman heads to Wake Island for a historic first face to face meeting with General MacArthur. They will discuss Asia’s red menace and world peace. The president’s party includes top advisers while MacArthur arrives with two aides and Ambassador Muccio. They plan to issue a communique after talks.
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Honolulu
Truman
Wake Island
General MacArthur
Asia
Uondulis Hickam Field
Independence
MacArthur
United Nations
mid-Pacific
Tokyo
P.m
John J. Muccio
U. S
Korea
U.S
Japan
Trueman
United Sistens
Hickam Field
Adm
Arthur W. Radford
Pacific Fleet
Redford
Secret Service
Wake
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Army
Frank Pace
Philip C. Jessup
W. Averell Harriman
Dean Pusk
Far East
Charles S. Murphy
Courtney Whitney
Stocks Lower As Federal Curbs Hit Installment Sales
New York stocks fell as the new lighter Federal curbs on installment buying reduced radio television and motor shares by up to $3 per share. The market opened strong but the affected groups led the decline while the rest of the list lagged.
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New York
Federal
Radiotelevision
Senator Tydings Seeks Sharp Campaign Cut Across Maryland
In Kent County on a tour with Governor Lane Attorney General Hall Hammond and Comptroller J Miller Tawes Senator Millard E Tydings brightened a barber shop scene. He grabbed a straight razor and jokingly warned the barber while attempting a shave. The incident occurred amid a brisk campaign drive for his fifth Senate term.
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Tydings
Senate
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