Three years for Poe in fraud scheme across states
Howard R. Poe of Hagerstown was sentenced to three years in the House of Correction after pleading guilty to charges he obtained 7,650 dollars by false pretense from county banks while part of a wider scheme involving bogus certificates of origin for non existent motor vehicles and fake titles. The case tied to multiple Maryland counties and Pennsylvania, with further indictments and attachments involving a Fred erick bank loan and a Middletown Savings Bank transaction. a related man, Wishard, saw a suspended sentence. State Police detailed creation of numerous bogus certificates and fake titles, with at least one truck title for a vehicle that did not exist and misrepresented engines and serial numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard R. Poe
Haglerstown
House of Correction
Patrick M.schnanffer
Poe
Maryland
Pennsylvani Lving
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank of
Frederick
Middletown
Ritchie Associates
Imance Corporation
la Nolle
Frederick Henry Wishard
Hagerstown
Foe
Ank
Wishard
Sehnauffer
Fe Court
Ich Poe
Coaf
Gordon Palmer
Farmers and Mechanics
Braddock Heights
Thomas J. Carmody
Chicago
Diamond A ‘Motor Car Company
Edwin F. Nikirk
Diamond T Plant
Carmody
Diamond T Motor Car
Skirk
Robert H. Routzahn
Middletown Bank
Testifed
Cease Fire Ordered in Palestine by United Nations
Paris October 19 The United Nations Security Council unanimously ordered an immediate and effective cease fire by Jews and Arabs in the Southern Palestine desert amid fighting between Israeli troops and Egyptians in the Negev. Russia abstained on parts of the resolution while later voting for the cease fire. Bunche urged negotiation and the council prepared for Berlin crisis discussions.
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Paris
United Nations Security Council
Palestine
Ralph J. Bunche
Negev
Egypt
Bunche
Israel
Gaza
Nie Am
Dorot
Il Nation Council
Russia
Ukraine
Negev Disla
Folke Bernadotte
Berlin
Security Council
Showdown on French Coal Strike Sparks Picket, Flood Alarm
Public service broke down in northern coal fields and mines flooded in the south as pickets and troops massed for a showdown near Paris. At Lens water supply faltered and power was cut in two places while Cevennes mines faced rising water. Lorraine miners did not join the strike. About 8,000 of 41,000 mine staff were on the job. Separately, Poe case details. Public attorney E Austin James argued Poe did not intend to swindle creditors, noting wartime regulations and a fleet of buses. Poe’s assets and real estate were described, with witnesses testifying to his good character and lack of lavish lifestyle. The judge called the forged certificates of origin a first-of-its-kind fraud and warned of broad consequences.
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Paris
Lens
Flanders-Artois
Cevennes
Lorraine
France
Poe
Wishard
E. Austin James
Washington County
Hagerstown
Richard E Zimmerman
False Fire Alarm Traced to Unknown Caller
Police investigated a false alarm that drew city fire units to 128 West South Street at 1 30 A M. The location was a vacant lot and authorities traced the call to an unverified point as they seek the sender of the alarm.
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West South Street
Killing Frost Wipes Out Late Gardens and Flowers
A killing frost hit early today across sections, dropping to 26 degrees in the city and 23 at Unionville, with 29 at a Weather Bureau station near Frederick. Gardens show damage to tomatoes and beans, while kale benefits from frost. the coldest October since 1944, with a warming trend forecast for the next day.
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Unionville
Weather Bureau
Frederick
Associated Press
Maryland
Cumberland
Conowingo
Benson
Waldorf
Waterloo
Handallstown
Salisbury
Pikesville
Easton
Rockville
Grantsville
Frostburg
Lonaconing
FBI Agent Is FHS Speaker
Baltimore FBI agent Vernon Goertz spoke to Frederick High School parents and teachers about delinquency remedies. He warned 30 percent of major crimes involve youths under 21 and urged parental involvement, Christian training, and supervision to curb behavior. Meeting opened to discussion on cafeteria service, 12th year advantages, and homework. next session in January.
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Frederick High School
Vernon Goertz
Baltimore
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Goertz
Lillian S. Braungart
ICC Rejects Plea for Higher Freight Rates on Small Shipments
Washington October 19 The Interstate Commerce Commission today rejected a plea for higher freight rates on small quantity shipments in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
East
Berlin Lands Traffic Must Pass Soviets Berlin
Western allies say further Germany talks with the Soviet Union are useless while Berlin is blockaded. Soviet authorities order all road traffic entering Berlin from any point to pass through the Soviet sector for searches and confiscations of foodstuffs and contraband destined for the sealed western sectors.
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Berlin
Potsdam
Allies Stand By Decision On Berlin Blockade
Britain warned the United Nations Security Council that any settlement plan for east west Germany is doomed while the Soviet blockade of Berlin continues. Argentina’s Juan Atilio Bramuglia opened the meeting, with Sir Alexander Cadogan leading a Western bid to negotiate, noting the August 30 accord is no longer workable. Russia rejects Council jurisdiction, and the Western powers insist Berlin talks must address the blockade.
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Paris
United Nations Security Council
Soviet Union
Germany
Berlin
Britain
Airgentine
Juan Atilio Bramuglia
Alexander Cadogan
France
United States
Andrei ¥. Vishinsky
Alexander
Stalin
Russia
Council
Low Bidder On Work On Old Route 40
E D Plummer of Chambersburg Pa submitted the lowest bid for the 83 mile reconstruction of Old Route 40 from Boonsboro to Funkstown. The bid was 621 249 20 dollars. Only other bid came from Thomas Bennett and Hunter Westminster at 705 427 dollars. Marshall Sees Pope Castell Gandolfo Oct 19 U S Secretary of State Marshall met Pope Pius XII in a private 30 minute audience at the Pontiff's summer residence.
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E. D. Plummer
Chambersburg
Boonsboro
Funkstown
Plummer
State Roads Commission
Thomas, Bennett and
Hunter Westminster
Marshall
Pope Castell Gandolfo
U. S
Pius XII
Former Field Marshal Von Brauchitsch Dies in UK Hospital
Former German Field Marshal Walther Von Brauchitsch died at 67 in a British military hospital while under guard awaiting war crimes trial with Gerd Von Rundstedt Erich Von Mannstein and Adolf Strauss. His wife Charlotte is gravely ill as well.
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Hamburg
Germ
Walther von Brauchitsch
von Brauchitsch
Gerd von Rundstedt
Erich von Mannstein
Adolf Strauss
Charlotte von Brauchitsch
von Rundstedt
von Mannstein
Strauss
Ernest Bevin
House of Commons
von Sprauchitsch
Hitler
Werner von Blomberg
Barton Werner von Fritsch
Brauchitsch
Moscow
Nuernberg
Miss Bourke White Speaks at Frederick High School
Miss Margaret Bourke-White, Life Magazine photographer and author, speaks at Frederick High School auditorium as the first in the iater program series. Her talk titled Exes on India covers the recent decolonization, based on a six month India survey, with notes on Gandhi and interviews. She covered major wartime fronts and earned an honorary Doctor of Letters from Rutgers University with Eisenhower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Bourke-White
Life Magazine J
Frederick High School
Frederick County
Teachers” Association
Bourke-White
India
Gandhi
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Rutgers University
Prices Lift on Lodest Demand in New York Stocks
New York stock prices rose fractions to about a point as lodging demand supported markets. The uptick halted downward moves seen near yesterday's market close, offering a temporary stabilizing effect.
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New York
Truxal Inauguration Plans Highlight Student Involvement
Hood College forms a Steering Committee to maximize student participation for Dr Andrew G Truxal's inauguration. Senior class dress codes, student officers, and numerous subcommittees coordinate decor, receptions, music, and duties for the ceremony and related events.
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Andrew G. Truxal
Hood College
Joan Schmitt
Tarentum
Co-operative Government Association
Barbara Huntley
West Pittston
Amelie Kaufman
Baltimore
Helen Kamp
Westwood
N. J
The
Athletic Association
Marilyn Lozier
Hasbrouck Heights
Naomi Parker
Berwick
Barbara Patterson
Rochester
N.Y
Home Economics Club
Evelyn Yeide
Washington
Lucille Butler
New York
N. Y
Doris Work 30
Quarryville
Nancy Davis ,Sr
Lewistown
Elizabeth Dowl
First Beauty Contest Held In Frederick Since War
A bathing beauty contest sponsored by the Shangri-La Detachment of the Frederick Marine Corps League will culminate at the November 10 military ball at the local armory. Preliminary judging is set for November 3 at the City Opera House with Warner Brothers aiding. Judge names will be announced.
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Frederick
Shangri-La
Marine Corps League of
Warner Brothers
City Opera House
Red McCarthy
Harrisburg
Frederick Merchants
Walter L. Roney
Meyers Indicted for Income Tax Evasion in Baltimore
Bennett E. Myers, former major general, was indicted by a Baltimore Federal grand jury for a second time on charges of income tax evasion. The Oct. 19 report notes the legal action against Myers, continuing a government case.
Western Germany Nears 1936 Production Level in Recovery
Berlin reports Western Germany’s economy recovering rapidly under new currency and aid, with production at 67 percent of prewar levels and a projection to reach 100 percent by spring. Analyst Jack Bennett, adviser to Gen. Lucius Clay, notes ongoing pruning of weak industries and currency adjustments as the drive continues.
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Berlin
Germany
Hitler
Schacht
Reich
Jack Bennett
Lucius D. Clay
Bennett
China
15 000 To Kill Reuther Plan Revealed In Court
Detroit testimony shows Carl Bolton 39 offered 15000 to murder Walter Reuther president of the CIO United Auto Workers. Witness John Miller 45 said Bolton spoke of killing Reuther and later of Ford union official Kenneth Bannon. Reuther was shot last April 20 and is recovering.
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Detroit
Carl Bolton
Walter P. Reuther
CIO
United Auto Workers
John Miller
Bolton
Kenneth Bannon
Ford Department
Reuther
Miller
Highland Park
UAW Cio
Auto Workers Union
Belton
Walter Reuther
Bannon
Ken Bannon
Ford
Naw-Cio
International Union
October Cool Span Spreads Across the Nation
The mid October cool snap reached the nation with temperatures dipping into the 20s and 30s from the Plains to New England and into Dixieland. The Weather Bureau noted readings fell to 27 at Chattanooga and 29 at Nashville, with Miami remaining warm at 70 while Jacksonville saw 50. Light snow appeared in northern Michigan and some rain in Michigan and the Southern Rockies as fair weather prevailed elsewhere.
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Chicago
Plains States
New England
Dixieland
U. S. Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
Arkansas
Texas
Mercury
Chattanooga
Nashville
Tenn
Gulf Coast
Florida
Miami
Jacksonville
Midwest
Michigan
Rockies
Television Set Brings 325 At Public Sale
A Crosley television set sold at a public sale in this city last week for 325 dollars, a price reported as near the value of a new unit. The sale, conducted by John W. Null and Delbert S. Null with clerk R L Keily, totaled about 1600 dollars and included restaurant and household goods from Ralph H. Smith who closed his business at 216 East Patrick Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph H. Smith
East Patrick Street
Frederick Aerie
Eagles
John W. Null
Delbert S. Null
R.L Keily
Nash Motor price increases announced for 1949 models
Detroit October 19 Nash Motors announced price increases averaging 275 dollars on its 600 series and 390 dollars on the Ambassador models. The increases apply to the new 1949 Nash cars now in production and to be shown publicly on October 22.
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NASH
Detroit
Nash Motors
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FBI
FHS
God
Soviets
Brandenburg
Berlin and
Brandenburg Gate
Field Marshal von Brauchitseh
Miss Bourke-White
Truxal
Patricia Swearingen
Thurmont
Snaily Dawes
Tunkhannock
Palmcheon
Grace Underwood
Mary Hilton
Drexel Hui
Joan Rauch
South Orange
Molly Wood
West Chester
Patricia Karl
Montclair
Dona Silvis
Greensburg
Miss Huntley
Betty Radey
Collings
Huntington
W. Va
Walter D. Owens
Calvin L. Kirgh
Cheltenham School
Alexander W. Andrews
Shady Side
Anne Arundel County
Armory
Andrews
Western Germany
Third Reich
Man
UAW
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