Inquiry Into Toms Death Continues In Maryland
State police press ongoing probe into the death of Frank Toms 25 near Thurmont route 15. Investigators and an authoritative source describe the head injury as the most severe, with no signs of foul play and no evidence he was struck while walking or dragged by a vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Toms
Near Fourmont
Route 15
Toms
Shim
Kriena
Thurmont
Pusfic
Archie Alestock
Alexandria
Alestock
Estock
William J. Stoner
Raymond H
Lucy B. Cline Toms
Howard
Union Bridge
Paul
Idabelle Toms
American Legion
Edwin C. Creeger, Jr
Ask Bids For Thurmont H. S
The Thurmont Board of Education invites bids by 2 p.m. on November 12 for proposed improvements to Thurmont High School including a possible two story east addition with classrooms and cafeteria and a gymnasium auditorium. Bids may include or exclude the gymnasium auditorium and specify plumbing heating and electrical work with cafeteria equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Thurmont High School
Gyimnasium
gyInasium
Bihere
Buckier Fechagen
Meyer and Ayers
Baltimore
Libertytown High School
October Sets Record With Mild Warmth And Dryness
The mild October brought sustained warmth and minimal rain, keeping Fishing Creek reservoir levels 31 inches below capacity. Forecasters note no upcoming precipitation, as past decades show variable Octobers with several very dry spells and heightened forest fire risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Davis
Fishing Creek
Weather Bureau
Drouth
Hermian Toms
Cold And Snow In The Midwest
Snow and freezing temperatures swept portions of the Midwest as a cold front moved east from the Rocky Mountain states. Record lows and snowfall were reported around Denver Cheyenne and Lander with subfreezing temperatures common in Wyoming Nebraska and Colorado while rain and cooler air pushed into the Great Lakes region.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Rocky Aountain
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
South Dakota
Nebraska
Lander
Wro
Denver
Rock Springs
Cheyenne
Wyo
Douglas
Laramie
Great Lakes
Yesterder
Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties
Deeds filed show Harver L Zimerman to Urban W Moore a 121 acre farm in Ballenger district for about 14000. Lizzie M McBride sold to Hezekiah Snowden on Brunswick street Brunswick for around 4500. Victor A Yoskosky sold to Ernest F Horne a 129 acre tract in Woodville district for about 4000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harver L. Zim- Imerman
Urban W. Moore
Ballenger
Lizzie M. McBride
Miz
Hezekiah Snowden
Brunswick Street
Brunswick
Tobacco Imports Banned Amid Economic Warnings
London on October 23 reports Britain banned tobacco imports from the United States and announced further cuts in food imports as the government warned that economic collapse could threaten British democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
United States
Marshall Faces Press Criticism Over Information Policy
The Nation Today reports Secretary of State Marshall is praised for past service but criticized by Washington editors and reporters for providing few details to the public. The Washington Post urges more frequent news conferences and candid updates on world events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marshall
Army
State Department
Foreign Ministers
Moscow
Washington Post
Columbia
S. C
James F. Byrnes
The
Lafayette College
the Post
General Marshall
Charles Evans Hughes
Two Held On Arson Charges In Bowling Center Fire
Baltimore reports two theater workers William E. Ford aged 20 and Stanley Peddicord 19 are in custody without bail on arson charges linked to a $400000 blaze at a bowling center two years ago. Lt Mooney testified Ford admitted setting fires. Peddicord denied the allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
William E. Ford
Stanley Peddicord
Thomas J. Mooney
Harry S. Kruger
Ford
Pede Gicard
DeGaulle And Reds Termed Dangerous
Paris reports Premier Paul Ramadier says the new streamlined cabinet must consult Parliament over the “danger to the republic” he links to Communist and DeGaullist ideologies. He describes a charged political climate as labor moves become political aims against French authority and production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Paul Ramadier
Republic
Ramadier
France
DeGaulle
Vincent Auriol
Astievien
Popular Repulicans
Truman Aims to Aid Western Europe in Cabinet Session
President Truman convened the cabinet for a lengthy session to set groundwork for a 2.30 p.m. conference with Congressional leaders on quick aid for dollar short nations in western Europe. Officials floated options including a December special session or diverting existing funds for immediate relief, with Commodity Credit Corporation resources eyed for short term food shipments. Secretary Marshall called Europe’s need urgent in a Herald Tribune forum remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Europe
Agriculture Anderson
White House
Congress
France
Italy
State, Agriculture and Treasury Departments
Commodity Credit Corporation
Marshall
New York Herald Tribune Forum
Condemnation Case Heard in Cir Court Over Transmission Line
A jury in Cir cuit Court was to report this afternoon damages to Frederick county farmer for a 66 000 volt Potomac Edison transmission line crossing his property near Middletown and Myersville. The case concerns only rights of way and the July 1 default judgment set damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Potomac Edison Company
Seymore W. Summers
Middletown
Myersville
Middle Creek
Patrick M. Schnauffer
W. Clinton McSherry
Utility
Williamsport
South Mountain
Washington Monument
Jackson
Tuscarora
Robert L. Smith
John Morgan
Kr. Morgan
Gey R. Creager
Clarence A. Huffer
Luther E. Horine
Claude C. Lewis
Charles S. Davis
David A. Adams
Lester R. Eizler
Joseph E. Shafer
Lorene W. Bow- Tus
Catherine E. Burdette
Lester R. Shafer
Milton C. Strobel
Marylanders Enter All American Jersey Show at State Fair
Nineteen Maryland cattle growers entered stock in the All American Jersey show at Columbus state fair grounds. Junior division entries include Edward C. Wolf Baltimore Hedwig Heinemann Clear Spring Elizabeth Harlan Fairstone Carol J Mills Gaithersburg Frederick A Fry Laytonsville Jane Hubbie Poolesville John H Stiles Stanley Stiles Rockville. Senior entrants include William Fahnestock Jr Centerville Margaret England Earlesville Alfie Messer Gaithersburg Richard P Pue Earlesville Fry Brothers Laytonsville N C Stiles & Sons Rockville and Harry Grossnickie Boonsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Maryland
Fat Farmer
Gaithersburg
Frederick A. Fry
Laytonsville
Jane Hubbie
Poolesville
John H. Stiles
Stanley Stiles
Rockville
William Fahnestock, Jr
Centerville
Margaret England
Earlesville
Alfie Messer
Richard P. Pue
Highland
Fry Brothers
N. C
Britain to quit Palestine by March 1949 if UN fails
London reports Britain will withdraw troops and administration from Palestine by March 1949 at the latest if the United Nations does not settle the Holy Land problem. A second notice to the UN was issued with no exact withdrawal date. Discussions continue in London and Jerusalem as a target date is sought.
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London
Britain
Palestine
United Nations
Holy Land
League of Nations
U. N
New York
Jerusalem
Former reporter to join United Nations as proofreader
W. W. Smith, a former The News reporter, will serve as proofreader for the United Nations starting next week. He will join the English section at Lake Success for printing reports of the General Assembly. Smith has leave of absence from the United Lutheran Publication House in Philadelphia and Curtis Publishing. The Smith family lives in Bala-Cynwyd near Philadelphia, having previously resided in Frederick from 1929 to 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News
W. W. Smith
United Nations
Lake Success
General Assembly
Mr. Smith
United Lutheran Publication House of Philadelphia
Curtis Publishing Company
Bmr
Smith
Bala-Cynwyd
Philadelphia
Frederick
Jailed Again After 90 Day Suspended Sentence
Sammy Thompson was arrested hours after a 90 day suspended sentence in Police Court for intoxication and jailed in default of $100 collateral for a Friday hearing. Henry Krammie, also from this city, was arrested for intoxication and disturbing the peace by Officers Rentzell and Lorrill and held on $25 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammy Thompson
Carl Rentzell
William Roger Lan
Henry Krammie
Britain Faces Grim Postwar Path, Johnston Tells Frederick
Thomas Johnston spoke to Hood College students and Frederick residents on Britain today. He cited a 24 billion pound national debt and widespread destruction, with shipping and coal challenges, rationing, and new policy unifications including a National Coal Board and Hydro Electric Board. He noted dollar shortage and growing ties with the Irish Free State and US-Scotland relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Thomas Johnston
Hood College
Frederick
Brodbeck Hall
Great Britain
Johnston
National Coal Board
Hydro-Electric Board
Scotland
Mr. Johnston
Irish Free State
America
Mir. Johnston
United States
Canada
Recommitted To Jail In Emmitsburg Auto Case
Francis A. Shorb of Emmitsburg was recommitted to jail by Associate Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer for sentencing on an accessory to unauthorized use of an automobile charge. The case, tied to a wreck near Emmitsburg, centers on a request to bring his ill mother Mrs. Mary Shorb and sister Mrs. Lottie Krietz to testify, which the court denied as unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis A. Shorb
Emmitsburg
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Shorb
House of Correction
Edwin F. Nikirk
Mary Shorb
Lottie Krietz
Attornney
Paul A. Alexander
Knutson Pushes Another Tax Cut Bill Despite Marshall Plan Costs
Rep. Knutson of Minnesota said there is not enough money to finance both the Marshall plan and a $4 billion tax cut. He plans a third tax cut bill, similar to Truman vetoed measures, arguing it would pass over any veto while warning that Europe aid must be limited to about $1.9 billion next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knutson
R-Minn
House Wars and Means
Leves Congress
Europe
Congress
Truman
Minnesotan
State Meet To Be Held Here By BPW Clubs
The 1948 state convention of the Business and Professional Women's Clubs will be held in Frederick in late May marking the first time the annual meeting comes to the city. Miss Mary Rockwell spoke at the Francis Scott Key Hotel on the plan, with sessions Fri to Sun. Mile. Marguerite Treilie of Hood College described wartime France prices and shortages, urging resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business
Frederick
Mary Rockwell
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Mile
Marguerite Treilie
Hood College
France
Mile. Treilie
America
Mile. Treille
Paris
Europe
Miss Rockwell
Treille
BPWEC
Rockwell
Mary - Alice Benson
Denton
Mabel Gallagher
Reds in Screen Actors Guild hear testimony on communists
Washington Oct 23 Actor Robert Montgomery told House investigators that communists exist in the Screen Actors Guild but have not dominated the actors. He described the guild as having a militant small minority that is well organized and disciplined. He was the third of four actors testifying in HUAC hearings on Communism in Hollywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert Montgomery
House
Hollywood Reds
Screen Actors Guild
Mongomery
House Committee On Un-American Activities
FDR Warned In 38 War Was Coming Johnson Testifies
Louis C. Johnson former Assistant Secretary of War told the Senate War Investigating Committee that he and President Roosevelt knew as early as 1938 that war was inevitable. He cited blocked mobilization plans, resistance from Perkins Woodring and Somervell, and said the program later helped win the war. Johnson noted information came from multiple sources including military attaches and American business leaders abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Louis C. Johnson
Roosevelt
Johnson
Senate War Investigating Committee
Pearl Harbor
Brewster
Maine
Labor
Perkins
Woodring
Brenon Somervell
Army
Somervell
Defense Forrestall
General Marshall
George Marshall
Clarksburg
W. Va
American Legion
Mr. Roosevelt
Russia
Germany
Europe
Authorization Delayed for Frederick Airport Work
No official authorization has been received from the district CAA office in Baltimore to start GE grading and paving at Frederick airport though papers are ready. The T Edgie Russell Company, awarded the major contract for runways and taxiways, has moved equipment and begun preliminary tests awaiting approval to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
District Caa
Baltimore
T. Edgie Russell Company
CAA
Russell
Drs
Radar Used To Track Game Law Violations
Washington report details how illegal hunts cross borders by air as Federal game wardens use radar to pursue violators. Retired chief W E Crouch notes the agency has 70 agents, only about a quarter of recommended strength for proper enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W .E. Crouch
U S Delegate Attacks Russian Proposal At UN Meeting
Warren R. Austin denounced the Soviet resolution as an attempt to curb free thought, saying it would put shackles on the brain and gag the American people at the United Nations session in Lake Success.
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Ask
Thurmont H. S
Chicago
Board of Trade
Kansas
By James Marlow
Waynesboro
Elmer T. Oller
Ringgold
D. Lloyd Reichard
Robert A. Taft
DeGaulle Andreds
England
BPW
Screen Actors’ Guild
Fdr
U. S
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