Hallowe'en Celebrants Warned of Stricter Police Action
Officials announced tighter enforcement for Hallowe en this year after past dangerous incidents. Sheriff Guy Anders will deploy regular and special deputies as trouble shooters across the county to prosecute acts endangering life or property. State Police will assist local forces with road blocks and fires deemed dangerous, with a Sunday night observance and events spreading into several nights. Chief Fred Strater said the city police will be on duty for the holiday.
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Hallowe'en
Hallowe'én
Sheri Guy Anders
Burt
Fred Strater
Three Killed At Crossing Near Raleigh Train Crash
Mrs. William H. Cooper of Raleigh North Carolina sister of Harry L. Kiracofe Frederick resident was among three killed when their car was struck by a Seaboard Palmland passenger train near the State Fair grounds. Mr. Cooper and Mrs. J. W. Peele also died. The auto came from a detour and the engineer reported seeing the car moments before impact.
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William H. Cooper
Raleigh
N. C
Harry L. Kiracofe
Frederick
State Fair Grounds
Seaboards
Palmland
Jacksonville
Fla
New York
Cooper
George W. Kiracofe
United Brethren
Weshi
C. Elmer Kiracofe
Hagerstown
Markwood D. Harp
Three suits settled or dismissed without court trial
Damages claims totaling 7000 and 5000 were settled or dismissed out of court. Laura C. Haigh sued Hoover's Blue Mountain Camp for 7000 over a fall at the tourist camp. Other suits against Ira C. Kelbough and James W. Lenhart were dismissed without prejudice or fault, with noted car collision damages and representation by E F Nikirk and W Clinton McSherry. A deed recorded conveys 130 acres in Ballenger district from James D. Cushman to C Ralph Kemp and spouse for about 17000.
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Laura C. Haigh
Washington
Carroll E. Kinsey
Charles BR. Frusiiour
Hoover
Blue Mountain Camp
Rober E. Clepp, Jr
Lille A. Lindsay
Frederick
Ira C. Kelbough
Edwin F. Nikirk
Lenhart
W. Clinton McSherry
Keibaugh
Ballenger District
James D. Cushman
Prince George's County
C. Ralph Kemp
New York Banned Memoirs of Hecate County
The Supreme Court split 4 to 4 allowing New Yorks ban on the novel Memoirs of Hecate County to stand. Justice Frankfurter did not participate and no opinion was issued.
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Washington
Supreme Court
New York
Hecate County
Justice Frankfurter
Death in New Windsor Garage Claimed Engineer John H C Baumgardner
John H C Baumgardner an engineer for the Western Maryland Railroad was found dead in his New Windsor garage. Dr James T Marsh Carroll county medical examiner ruled a heart attack around midnight after he and neighbors searched the home. He had taken his wife to Baltimore Sunday night and returned home. He is survived by his wife Fan ie M Herring Baumgardner a daughter Mildred G Dixon three grandchildren or three great grandchildren two sisters in law Laura Cease and Clara King both of Ortenna Pa two brothers William of Bendersville Pa and Marshall of Ohio. He belonged to the Moose Eagles and Ledges of Hanover Pa. Funeral arrangements will be announced by D D Hartzler and Son funeral director.
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John H.C. Baumgardner
Western Maryland Railroad
New Windsor
James T. Marsh
Carroll County
Baumgardner
Baltimore
Western Maryland
Samuel and
Margaret Mickley Baumgardner
Adams County
Fanie M. Herring Baumgardner
Mildred G. Dixon
Riot At U S Rodeo In Geneva Sparks Arrests
Geneva police arrested 27 of 40 rodeo performers after a clash at the Paris Exposition when a Genevan matched a bronco named Income Tax for 10 seconds for a prize. The melee left a cowgirl head injured, and the final show was canceled as officers regained control.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Texas
la Suisse
Chest Drive Nears $10,000 in City Campaign
The Community Chest drive proceeds with about 150 women volunteers under Emmett R. Bowlus conducting canvasses. In six days of appeal figures show contributions across professions and sectors, while the goal remains $27,950 and a finish is expected as the �clean-up� effort focuses on the women’s group.
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Emmett R. Bowlus
Edward C
Spe
Hartmann
Three Months For Non-Support In Maryland Court
Paul L Baugher of 435 West South Street received a three month sentence for non support after repeated court appearances by his wife Betty Virginie Baugher Rose Hill Manor. Magistrate Alen Bennett ordered $12 weekly support and release on $500 bond citing five weeks of missed payments due to illness and reduced pay. In a separate case Charles C Parrish of Union Bridge and Con F Boas of Harrisburg were found not guilty on reckless driving charges following a collision at North Market and Eighth streets.
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Maryland House of Correction
Paul Leonard Baugher
West South Street
Alen
Bennett
Peoples
Charles C.parrish
Union Bridge
Con F. Boas
Harrisburg
George F. Hoffman
Parrish
Boas
Eighth Street
Pennsylvania
Robert L. Null
Magnolia Avenue
Ard E. Zimmerman
Donation Day At The Home For The Aged Seeks Support
The annual Donation Day at the Home For The Aged invites donors from city and county to contribute bed linens and artist supplies. Maud Kefauver serves as matron and Miss Theresa Keiser as nurse in charge, with Mrs Elle Mealey retiring to join the Home family. Also reported F Findlay 33 of Maryland died in a private hospital from natural causes.
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Record Street
Ickne
Manscers
Maud Kefauver
Thersa Keiser
Elle Mealey
F. Findla
Prim
Findlay
Nite Land
Voters Expected to Reach Fifty-One Million in November
Election experts estimate 51,035,256 people will vote on November 2, a record high yet below past ratios. The figure, based on 48 state estimates for the Associated Press, combines registered voters and potential voters aged 21 and over. Population size, turnout trends, and prior election comparisons shape the optimistic forecast. Stocks drifted downward today in restricted trading on Wall Street.
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Washington
CIO News
Associated Press
Census Bureau
Abandoned Maryhurst School Destroyed By Fire
Fire departments fought an early morning blaze that virtually destroyed the abandoned Maryhurst Catholic school in West Hyattsville. No injuries were reported as investigators examined the scene.
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Burns Hyattsville
Maryhurst Catholic
West Hyattsville
Southern Paper Editors Predict Dewey Next President
Southern editors from 15 states predict Dewey will win the White House with an electoral vote around 343 to Truman 150 and Thurmond 38. About 42 percent back Democratic Harman, 16 percent Dewey, 16 percent Thurmond, 26 percent prefer no candidate, with regional splits and state-by-state looks varying across Maryland to Texas.
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Peter Edson
XEA
Washington
NEAI
Thomas E. Dewey
Dinte
Dewey
Truman
Thurmond
Wallace
Tors
Harman
J Strom Thurmond
States‘ Rights Party
South
NEA Service, Inc
Newsfeature and Picture Agency
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Virginia
Alabama
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
Dewey Favored To Carry New York State In Election
New York Republican leaders predict Gov. Thomas E. Dewey will win New York on November 2 by 400000 to 700000 votes. Democratic spokesmen forecast a Truman surge, aided by the Wallace ticket, with observers split between 250000 and a million in margin. Endorsements shift amid Liberal and ALP realignments, impacting the Empire State totals and party strength.
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Albany
N. Y
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Truman
Dewey
Empire State
Henry A. Wallace
Progressive Party
Wallace- Taylor
New York State
American Labor Party
Roosevelt
FDR
James M. Mead
Wallace-Taylor
Liberal Party
Dean Alfange
ALP
Wallace
Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union
Cro Uons
Air
Treman
Dual Sewer-Water Line Work Begins at Watkins Acres
City crews have begun constriction of a dual sewer and water line at the West Second street Grove Boulevard intersection for the Watkins Acres development. After excavation, the sewer line will be installed followed by the water line. A Linden Hills booster station is being built by Grove Lime Company at Altman Drive on West Patrick street extended, awaiting equipment to operate.
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Watkins Acres
West Second Street
Grove Boulevard
Linden Hills
Grove Lime Company
Altman Drive
West Patrick Street
UN Security Council to mull Egyptian Negev protest
Paris dispatch reports the United Nations Security Council will meet to consider Egypts protest over ongoing fighting in the Negev region of Palestine.
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Paris
United Nations
Security Council
Negev
Palestine
Killed By Auto At Clear Spring
Two teenagers died and two others were seriously injured in Maryland highway crashes Sunday near Clear Spring. Doris V. Asoore, 14, died after a car struck a group of girls on U S 40 three miles from Clear Spring. Irene Fulton, 49, was driving the car. Washington County Hospital treated Mary Jane Robbins, 14, for head injuries and Margaret Robbins, 11, for leg and head injuries. In Baltimore County, 80 year old William Burk was struck on state Route 7 near Bradshaw by a hit and run driver. Gertrude Ressing, 74, died later in Riverdale from injuries on U S 1 near Muirkirk. Police report no charges yet against the driver in the first crash.
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Baltimore
PiTwo
Maryland
Doris V. Asoore
Clear Spring
Washington County
U. S. 40
Harold Basore
Irene Fulton
Hagerstown
Fulton
Mary Jane Robbins
Washington County Hospital
Margaret
William Burk
Franklinville
Baltimore County
Bradshaw
Gertrude R. Ressing
Silver Spring
Riverdale
U.S. 1
Muirkirk
Trosper
E E. Hudgins
Bry
Fort Meade
October 1947 Weather Summary
Weather figures show 24 hour precipitation non, October to date at 3.60 inches. Normal October 2.95. October 1947 actual 1.24 inches, excess in 1948 to Oct 1 at 6.80. High yesterday 64, high last year 68. Low last night 49, low last year 34. Sun set 5.18 pm, rise 6.31 am. Moon set 2.33 pm tomorrow. Rivers Monocacy clear at Ceresville Potomac clear at Knoxville.
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Ceresville
Potomac
Knoxville
Alliance Invitations Go Out Soon
Washington reports invitations to a forthcoming conference draft a North Atlantic military alliance joining the United States Canada and Western Union powers France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Italy Iceland Norway and Denmark may join later with talks in Washington and Paris outlining wartime style cooperation.
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Washington
North America
Europe
United States
Canada
Bsnita
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Hocup
Italy
Iceland
Norway
Denmark
Western European Union
Robert A. Lovett
Senate
North Atlantic
Germany
Austria
Congress
Pearl Harbor
W S Norris Dies At 68 In Baltimore
Baltimore mourns William Norris 68 long time radical figure and former Maryland Senate president. He led Baltimore Mayors Howard Jackson and Theodore McKeid staff work and chaired the City Park Board. A lawyer since 1901 his career included state senate service 1916 1922 and two mayoral bids. He leaves a widow and son.
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Baltimore
Wiliam Norris
Maryland State Senate
Norris
Howard Jackson
Theodore McKeid
City Park Board
Annapolis
General Assembly
Senate
Baltimiore
Security Council Ordered To Meet In Paris
Paris October 25 The Security Council was ordered to meet at 103 am tomorrow to hear Egypt's complaint that Israel breached the UN cease fire in the Negev desert.
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Paris
Security Council
Egypt
Israel
Negev Desert
Young Bank Clerk and Girl Slain Near Eau Claire Golf Course
The nude body of an 18 year old bank clerk and the partially clad body of a young girl companion were found with gunshot wounds near the Eau Claire Club golf course. An autopsy reported two victims shot in the head and chest. authorities pursued the case as a sheriff investigation with unclear motive.
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Eau Ci
Lake Fommond
Eau Clare Club
Gertrude Baum
Assault Case Again Stalls in Frederick County Court
In a second trial set for this afternoon, Marvin Lowman and Walter J. Robbins face assault and battery charges after a July highway scuffle near Fort Meade. The incident left Storm with a broken jaw and Edwards bruised. Lowman previously fined for tampering.
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W. Baritgixtorm
Frederick Banker
Rufus B. Edwards
Hagerstown
Asbury L
Walter J. Robbins
Odenton
James C Morton, Jr
Storm
Citizens Na- Hopal Bank
Frederick
State Firemen’Association
Fort Meade
Edwards
David B. Dunker
Ferndale
Lowman
Robbins
Marvin Lowman
Work On Improvements To Jail Progresses
A large amount of steel was found in the ceiling over the county jail during demolition on the second floor. Sheriff Guy Anders said the steel will help brace the roof as the second floor is gutted. Installation to start next week extends from outer walls to a middle wall. Cel blocks will be removed after, replaced by a cement ceiling. Several prisoners help the contractor and it is hoped cel blocks are gone in a few weeks as part of a broader rail improvement program.
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Guy Anders
Thomas J. Crum
Teen-Age Dance Club Registration This Saturday
The Recreation Department announces teen dance club registration. Mrs. Harry Reid to assist as registrar with a 25 cent fee. The Halloween observance dance will be held Friday from 7 to 8:30 PM at Frederici High School with the coordinated event led by coach Wednesday.
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Harry Reid
Frederici
Farm Specialists To Meet On Tuesday
Annapolis October 25. UH Maryland farmers and farm specialists are expected for the annual conference of the University of Maryland Extension Service. The three day affair carries the theme A Look at Extension and A Review of Soil Conservation Work. Dr T B Symons dean will coordinate the group and sessions.
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Annapolis
UH Maryland
University of Maryland Extension Service
T. B. Symons
College of Agriculture and Extension Director
Compromise To End Berlin Crisis Fails
The Security Council debated a Russian plan to lift the Berlin blockade and currency reform terms. Western powers rejected Moscow’s proposal and insisted on the six-power resolution, with Bramuglia pressing neurons to back a new draft.
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Russia
Anmhy
Berlin
Ars
Nsky
An Reo
Plsformant d
Bern
Security Council
Bertin
United States
Juanito Bramuglin
Bramuglia
Andrei ¥. Vishyinsky
Palais de Chaillot
Thomas Parnell Thomas to Testify Before Grand Jury
Rep J Parnell Thomas of New Jersey plans to testify before a federal grand jury examining his office payroll. The timing of his appearance before or after the November 2 election sparked a clash with Attorney General Clark over the weekend. The dispute centers on alleged smear tactics linked to the probe and criticisms of the inquiry by political opponents.
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Washington
J. Parnell Thomas
Thomas
Clark
House UN- American Activities Committee
Justice Department
Drew Pearson
Thames
New Jersey
Congress
Ren
An- Clark
Eosien
Herassment
Harry Grabiner Dies After Brain Operation
Harry Grabiner, longtime baseball executive, died in a coma after brain tumor surgery. He rose from peanut vendor to Chicago White Sox vice president and served 41 years with the club before resigning in 195. In 1945 he joined Bill Veeck as vice president of the Cleveland Indians and was a leading AL figure behind Connie Mack and Clark Griffith in service.
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Harry Grabiner
Chicago White Sox
Grabiner
Comnisker Club
Bill Veeck
Cleveland Indians
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
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