Large Loss In Crash At Hampstead
An early morning tractor trailer crash in Hampstead detoured traffic for 12 hours. Raymond T. Raines Sr of Baltimore, 41, drove the rig that hit a parked trailer, toppled a utility pole, and sparked a fire after high tension wires fell across the truck. Damages exceeded 12000 with extensive cargo loss. Raines, treated for burns, faced reckless driving charges with a hearing set for October 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampstead
Carroll County
Raymond T. Raines, Sr
Baltimore
T. J. Talbert
Glenn D. Markle
Randallstown
Raines
Southern Motor Transport Corporation
R. and R. Transport Co
Finksburg
John Hundertmark
Burns
Malcolm Burman
Manchester
Legion Toy Collection Set For Saturday Drive
The 19th annual American Legion toy collection will be held this Saturday with Francis Scott Key Post members, truck drivers, cadets from the Maryland State School for the Deaf, Cub Scouts, and Sons of the Legion helping. They will canvass the town door to door from eight to noon, asking for toys, books, and games in good repair. If rain, the collection will be postponed to a later announced date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Francis Scott Key Post
Maryland State School For the Deaf
Sons of the Legion Squadron
Legion Home
Legionnaires
Wilbur W. Baker
Legion
Winchester Hall
Democrats To Play McKeldin Recording In Baltimore Rally
Baltimore Democrats prepare a large rally to back their state ticket while plans to play a March 1949 recording by Republican gubernatorial candidate Theodore Roosevelt McKeldin. Governor Lane, running for re election, praised the speech as excellent and worth hearing.
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Baltimore
Theodore Roosevelt McKeldin
Lane
Teddy
Barker wins $180 in landlord tenant suit in circuit court
Associate Judge Stedman Prescott Tuesday returned a verdict of 180 dollars for Harold J. Barker the plaintiff in a landlord tenant case involving crops. Defendants were Mr and Mrs Thomas L Cramer and Edgar A Zimmerman of Walkersville with W Jerome Offutt for Barker and William M Storm for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stedman Prescott
Harold J. Barker
Thomas L. Cramer
Edgar A. Zimmerman
Walkersville
W. Jerome Offutt
Barker
William MM. Storm
McKeldin Uses Sign Language To Get Vote
Mount Airy was the scene as Republican Governor candidate Theodore Roosevelt McKeldin won support without words. He met shoemaker Howard Hood and, after a brief silent exchange in sign language, told reporters Hood would vote for him again, showcasing his famed speaking skills in a new way.
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McKeldin
Mount Airy
Theodore Roosevelt McKeldin
Maryland
MccKeldin
Howard Hood
Fog Delays Truman Plane Landing at Andrews Airbase
President Truman’s Independence landed at Andrews Airfield at 10 04 a m est after fog closed National Airport delaying the weeklong Pacific trip. The aircraft was diverted to the Maryland base 12 miles away as Secret Service and White House staff rushed to Andrews. Mrs Truman and officials greeted him upon arrival.
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Washington
Truman
Andrews
Pacific
Mr. Truman
Independence
National
Air Force Base
Maryland
Military Air Transport Terminal
National Airport
Col
F. W. Williams
Secret Service
White House
Mrs. Truman
State Acheson
Secretary of
Defense Marshall
Delegates Pack Synod Meet At Local Church Session
More than 140 delegates from 48 churches in the Western Maryland Region attend a one day meeting at the local Evangelical Reformed church. Rev Paul L Alt house leads the session with themes The Church is There and Now Let Us Build. Rev Sheldon Mackey, Reading Pa, presents the history and status of the Evangelical and Reformed church. Delegates hear reports on missions evangelism stewardship and church education as group conferences follow and a closing address is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Potomac Synod of the
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Evangelical Reformed Church
Paul L. Althouse
Sheldon Mackey
Reading
General Council
Mr. Mackey
Evangelical and Reformer Church
Mackey
Ralph Weiler
Philadelphia
Milton Lang
Baltimore
Raymond E. Wilhelm
Grace Church
A. Keller Brantley
Westminster
Condition Of Streams Monocacy Clear At Frederick Junction
Condition of streams Monocacy clear at Frederick Junction with Potomee near at Knoxville, reflecting stable water levels and nearby town impact on drainage. Local authorities monitor tributaries for flooding risk and environmental health.
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Frederick Junction
Knoxville
Democratic Majority in Frederick City and County Falls in Place
Voters show Democratic lead in Frederick with about 1 601 more Democrats than Republicans in the city. Precinct tallies list Democrats ahead in nearly all divisions, with county totals expected to firm up after late reports. officials note a past rise from 1 400 to 1 601 and anticipate full county figures later today.
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Frederick City
Board of Election Supervisors
Buckeystown
Frederick
Middletown
Creagerstown
Emmitsburg
Catoctin
Liberty
New Market
Hauvers
Woodsboro
Petersville
Jefferson
Thurmont
Woodville
Lewistown
Tuscarora
Braddock
Brunswick
Walkersville
I-A
License Of 16 Year Old Driver Is Suspended
The automobile license of a 16 year old driver, Robert Eugene Hobbs of 248 West Patrick Street, was suspended for one year in a hearing before License Reviewer Thomas G. Marcin in the Court House. Hobbs had two motor law violations including speeding over 70 mph, under Maryland law requiring suspension for under 21 with two convictions within a year. Norris D. Carter of Point of Rocks was placed on probation for one year after being found guilty of reckless driving following an earlier accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G. Marcini
Court House
Robert Eugene Hobbs
West Patrick Street
Marcin
Maryland
Norris D. Carter
Point of Rocks
Carter
Stocks Advance Toward 20 Year Highs on Broad Rise
New York stocks moved toward their highest level in two decades as leading shares gained a few cents to around a dollar a share following yesterday’s broad rise. Numerous issues traded at peak prices for 1950 or earlier.
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New York
Three Americans among 28 killed in British European crash
London reports three Americans were among 28 killed when a British European Airways plane crashed last night. The airline announced the casualty toll and identified the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British European Airways
No Romance Yet Says Margaret Truman
Margaret Truman, daughter of the President, said there is no romance in her life for now. When asked by a reporter about political sentiment on her tour she replied there is not much pro or anti-Truman feeling. She plans to sing at a concert tonight and said politicians have largely stopped using her, as she sees herself as a convert singer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. 1
Margaret Truman
Miss Truman
Margaret
Moscow cites US travel guide as spy paraphrase plot
Washington reports a Moscow charge that American tourists in Sweden spy on military matters, citing a wartime U S soldiers guide with 800 menacing phrases. Defense Department recalls a 1943 overseas booklet. officials doubt circulation details.
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Washington
Moscow
Sweden
Defense Department
Literary Gazette
Moscow Radio
Mack Retires As A's Pilot
Philadelphia Oct 18 Connie Mack longtime head of the Philadelphia Athletics retires as manager after 1901 service. Jimmy Dykes succeeds him as field boss after acting as assistant and stepping in late in the season. Mack at 87 will mark his 88th birthday December 23.
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Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Mack
A’s
A's
Chicago White Sox
Athleticns
Greenglass Pleads Guilty in Conspiracy Case
New York October 18 David Greenglass 28 year old former Army sergeant pleaded guilty in Federal Court to a conspiracy charge in time of war to relay secret government defense information to Russia He worked on the atom bomb project at Los Alamos New Mexico He stood before Judge William Bondy with a firm voice and was named in a superseding indictment last week alongside Anatoli Yakovlev a former Russian vice consul in New York His plea raised the possibility of becoming a government witness and avoiding the death penalty
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New York
David Greenglass
Russia
Los Alamos
N. Mex
Cosrge
William Bondy
Greenglass
New Mexico
Anatoli A. Yakovlev
Heavy Loss In Florida Hurricane Strikes South Florida
A hurricane battered South Florida with 125 mile per hour winds causing widespread damage. Davie West Hollywood and West Hallandale suffered extensive destruction with dozens of homes destroyed and hundreds homeless. Miami area incurred up to 8 million dollars in damage, several injuries, shattered plate glass, and power lines down. National Guardsmen were deployed, and shelters and improvised clinics set up to aid evacuees.
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Miami
Fla
South Florida
Florida
Davie
West Hollywood
West Hallandale
Owen Adams
Owen
Amos Hall
Broward County
Company C
Florida National Guard
Hall
Paul Hughes
Broward County Health Department
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Grady Norton
Idack
Henderson
Miami Daily News
Taft Says Labor Seeks Washington Rule Through CIO
Senator Taft accuses Labor and the CIO of steering a Labor Socialist government plan in Washington. He cites Ohio as flooded with pro labor literature aimed at ousting longtime Congressmen for labor bosses. Dewey denies irregularities as Democrats press a grand jury probe and Dewey's rival calls for both Hanley and Dewey to withdraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pres
Harley Letter
New York
Taft
R-obio
Washington
Democratic Party
Ohio
CIO
Joe R. Hanley
Senate
Hanley
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Walter A.kwach
Three Jet Planes Crash Over Washington Area
Three F-86 jets from Andrews Field disappeared in a round robin flight over the Washington area, two into the Potomac and a third located in a Virginia triangle near Leesburg Warrenton and Brunswick. Pilot status and cause of the crash were not known.
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Washington
Andrews Field Air Force Base
Joe Kent
Potomac River
Virginia
Leesburg
Warrenton
Brunswick
Kent
Andrews Field
Air Force
S. P. Alexander
University of Virginia admits Sanity Code violations
Charlottesville Oct 18 University of Virginia president Colgate W Darden said the school violates NCAA Sanity Code on two counts. He cited non compliance in institutional control and excess athletic scholarship funds paid by alumni rather than the institution. Darden noted $32,000 in alumni contributions funded football and varsity players, with no other sources reported. He insisted no fundamental breach of the code but urged withdrawal from the NCAA. A separate item reports Damascus Lions club charter anniversary with guests at the Francis Scott Key Hotel.
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Charlottesville
Colgate W. Darden
University of Virginia
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Darden
Board of Visitors
Virginia
NCAA
Darden Sai
Allies Amass Great Power For Unconditional Surrender
In Tokyo on October 18 Vice Admiral C Turner Joy said if Red Koreans could see the power the allies are mustering they would surrender without delay. He spoke after touring Korea and ships, meeting Maj. Gen Field Harris, Admiral Struble, and Rear Adm Smith aboard US ships. Joy cited General MacArthur’s demand for unconditional surrender and said the enemy would see the futility of resisting.
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Tokyo
Far East
C. Turner Joy
Korea
Joy
Field Harris
First Marine Air Wing
Wonsan
View Adan
Arthur BD
Struble
Seventh Fleet
U. S . Missouri
A. F E. Smith
United Nations
U. S. S. Collett
Dense Fog Delays Travel as Hurricane Moves Inland
A dense fog critical to near zero visibility gripped the area early today slowing traffic severely. State Police reported no accidents and the fog extended to Cumberland and beyond. The Weather Bureau warned a hurricane moving inland from Miami could bring rain by Thursday, with airport stations noting 0.125 mile visibility at 1340 a.m. and wind shifts likely as the storm approaches. Temperatures ranged from 67 in Frederick to near the mid seventies elsewhere, with warm Midwest conditions expected to retreat under hurricane influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Weather Bureau
Miami
Fla
Middletown Valley
Frederick Valley
Seaboard States
Midwest
St. Louis
Chicago
Ellis Death Leaves Questions Unanswered
Philadelphia report states Ellis, 51, head of the city vice squad, shot himself near Media amid a grand jury probe into crime. He left a note claiming failure and pain, saying his wife did not know of slips. Police link cancer to his hardship, not the bank investigation.
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Philadelphia
Vice
Quaker City
Craig Ellis
Lonely Hill
Media
Ellis
Howard P. Sutton
Reformed Church At State Line Collapses
Oct 18 reports say Trinity Evangelical and Reformed Church near the Mason Dixon line between Greencastle Pennsylvania and Hagerstown Maryland collapsed during repairs. Workmen had begun excavating a basement recreation room. the floor sank and brick tumbled as the structure settled. No injuries occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Line
Trinity Evangelical and Reformed Church
Greencastle
Hagerstown
Koreans Capture Pyongyang As UN Drive Advances
ROK First Division troops swarmed Pyongyang air field and crossed the Taeong river into the capital, a rapid 90 mile march described by Pusan radio. The assault, aided by American tanks, marked a bold thrust toward Pyongyang as Hamhung and Hungnam fell on the eastern coast.
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Tokyo
Pyongyang
Red Capital
Pusan
South Korea
Republic of Korea
ROK
Taeong River
Pusan Radio
United Nations
U. S. First Cavalry Division
Manila
Taegu Enchor
Southeast Korea
Hamhung
Hungnam
Manchuria
Financial Dealings Of Police Heads Probed
Chicago October 18. Senate crime investigating committee heard about large sums received by Capt Thomas Harrison and Capt Daniel Gilbert amid ties to gambling and stock deals. Harrison disclosed 32500 from a former race wire operator and a 10000 loan from a gambling syndicate boss as part of a 365000 fortune. Gilbert claimed his wealth came from legitimate stock and grain investments. The hearing aims to uncover links to the nationwide horse race information network and gambling ties. Diana Barrymore Weds Robert Wilcom in Chicago. the couple’s marriage marks her third and his second. Benny to Entertain Troops in Korea and Japan next week after department approval.
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Chicago
Capone
Senate Crime Investigating Committee
Thomas Harrison
Harrison
Daniel Gilbert
Gilbert
Estes Kefauver
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Damascus Lions Club
Francis Scott Key
Gaithersburg Lions Club
Damascus
William W. Pry
Damascus! Club
Reformed Church
Cross River
Diana Barrymore
Rwx
John Barrymore
Robert W. Wilcom
Mra. Wile
Benny
Jack Benny
Japan
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