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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1950

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Accidents In City Investigated In Frederick

A seven year old boy Emory Kefauver was injured in a street accident in Frederick while two school buses and several cars were involved in other collisions. He was treated at a hospital and kept under observation. In a separate bus crash Roy M Fisher’s vehicle collided with a truck on Carroll Parkway causing about seventy five dollars of front damage. A sedan crash at Church and Bentz streets left Hemby charged with reckless driving as police also cited Wingate and Outland for speeding or summonses.

Frederick City West Church Bentz Streets Emory Lester Kefauver East Fifth Street Sergt. Ben Phebus Middle Alley Lencia Elsie Pazdersky Young Kefauver College Avenue Carroll Parkway Roy M Fisher Thurmont RFD Warren C. Smith Woodsboro Robert J. Hemby, Jr Frederick Church Bentz Light Smith Sergt Thcbus Hemby Sergt Phebus Alton Y. Bennett Pepples Court Smith R. James Wingate Wilmington Del J. Addison Outland Sykesville Route 1 Trump

Larger Meat Output Needed For Next Year

Washington October 27 A meat industry economist warned the nation faces a meat shortage and rising prices in 1951 unless the government creates incentives to boost output Carl H Wilken of the Raw Materials National Council said a study for the National Independent Meat Packers Association projects consumers will average 155 to 160 pounds of meat next year, well above the Agriculture Department forecast of producers output If livestock feeding surveys hold, production may not exceed this year’s 145 pounds per person.

Washington Carl H. Wilken Raw Materials National Council National Independent Meat Packers Association Agriculture Department Wickes

Hallowe'en Parade At Gaithersburg Tuesday

The sixth annual Hallowe en parade and street party in Gaithersburg will take place Tuesday night from seven o clock. Sponsored by the Gaith ersburg Lions, participants parade on Diamond avenue with prizes for funniest prettiest and most unique in both children and adult divisions. All children receive a favor. Entertainment includes street dancing and games, music by Gaithersburg High School. In bad weather the event shifts to the high school gymnasium.

Hallowe'en Gaithersburg Gaitharaburg Lions Diamond Avenue Gaithersburg High School Grmassium

OneOn Bond Three Others Face Trials

Ernest Carbaugh Jr 18 of Thurmont released on 500 dollar bond as three juveniles remain with parents awaiting a juvenile court hearing before Associate Judge Patr ick M Schnauffer Monday. Charges include breaking and entering and larceny tied to two mountain cabin entries at Midpoint Beamer and High Knob Toms. Items missing included fishing gear and canned foods. juveniles linked by police to both incidents and a car used to travel between cabins. Investigation by Sheriff and State Police spanned two weeks. case may go before the February grand jury.

Ernest Carbaugh, Jr Thurmont Petrick M. Schnauffer Carbaugh Sheriff's Office Edgar Beamer Middlepoint Claude Toms High Knob Beamer Toms

Unique Reason For Term Cut

Associate Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer hears many prisoner tales on sentences but a new plea arrives from a House of Correction inmate. The unnamed prisoner requests correction of misread commitments claiming sentences should count night and day as two days, a logic the judge dismisses as incorrect. Grace G. Duvall of Frederick qualifies as substitute Republican election supervisor in the forthcoming absentee ballot process. Mrs. Harold E. Rice, wife of a Fort Campbell soldier, was critically injured in a Nashville motorcycle crash. her right leg was amputated and she received treatment at St. Thomas Hospital.

Patrick M. Schnauffer House of Correction Schnauffer Grace G. Duvall Frederick Route 3 Circuit Court Supervisors of Elections Republican Party Election Supervisors Board Annapolis Secretary of State Harold E. Rice Mountaindale Fort Campbell Nashville Tenn

Goodness Pays Off Oswego Parking Fine in Korea

Oswego New York Oct 27 Police Chief J J Reed collected 2500 won from Lee R Goodness a GI in Korea as payment of a 1 fine for a July parking violation Goodness car was tagged while he was home on furlough Difficulties exchanging Korean currency delayed payment Goodness enclosed a US Army certificate good for a dollars

Goodness Oswego Korea J. J. Reed Lee R. Goodness Cape

Eisenhower Offers Leadership to NATO Pact Forces

General Dwight Eisenhower stated at a Charleston press conference that he would accept leadership of the North Atlantic pact military organization if offered. He said he remains on active duty as a five star general and would follow duty, while noting no urgency to convert paper plans into real strength. He declined to discuss a potential presidential candidacy.

Charleston W. Va Dwight Eisenhower North Atlantic Pact Columbia University Tam West Virginia Eisenhower

Heavy Frost Hits City and County with 29 Degrees

A severe frost blanketed the city and county with temperatures dipping to 29 degrees, killing late vegetation and threatening tender flowers. Forecasters expect warmer air and possible thunderstorms by tomorrow with showers and warm up planned for Sunday.

Gambrill State Park Unionville State Police Frederick Weather Bureau Mercury Mississippi Valley Ohio Chicago Detroit Parkersburg Huntington W. Va

Snow Fence Across Road Causes Crash on Cramer's Hill

Three rolls of snow fence were stretched across Biggs Ford road at the top of Cramer's hill near Walkersville last night. Ross Whitmore of Dublin road crashed into the fencing in darkness but escaped injury, with possible damage to his car. Sheriff Guy Anders investigated but no culprits were found. Authorities warn that such acts cross into criminal danger and could bring trial if arrested. Also, Martinsburg engineer Martin MacDonald died at 53 in Veterans Hospital after recent work with Detroit Edison.

Biggs Ford Road Walkersville Ross Whitmore Dublin Road Whitmore Guy Anders Hallowe'en

Chest Fund At Halfway Mark Here

Frederick's Community Chest drive is halfway to its $32,015 goal with $17,785.87 reported by noon. General chair man Robert E. Miller says women will lead a renewed door to door canvass to reach every city resident and notes many groups will miss quotas, including Camp Detrick which has not over subscribed.

Red Feather Frederick Robert E. Miller Miller Special Gifts Committee Milter Camp Detrick

Manila Disciplines Author Of Graft Story

Manila reports President Quirino promises sharp discipline for the author of an article accusing Washington of graft in the Philippines. Federico Mangahas is named as the writer. Quirino repudiates the Malacanan statement and says disciplinary action is planned. The piece responds to the Bell mission report to President Truman that has not been published. Truman says he regrets the release.

Manila Washington Philippines Floidio Quirino Malacanan White House Federico Mangahas Quirino Bell Mission Truman Daniel W. Bell U. S. Treasury Island Republic U. S Myron Cowen United States Filipinos Paid For the Luxury of Welcoming General MacArthur

Five Day Forecast for Maryland and Delaware

Maryland and Delaware warn of generally fair conditions with showers possible on Sunday. Saturday and Sunday remain mild though showers may occur. cooler weather is expected Monday and Tuesday. A warming trend returns by Wednesday with improving conditions.

Maryland Delaware

Rent boost forms issued for 400 rental units in city

Landlords in the city and county received simplified rent increase forms this week as up to 15 percent boosts for more than 400 units were authorized. Forms must be filed in triplicate with copies for landlord and tenant, and a third kept in the rent office. Landlords report costs rising and many have never raised rents since rent control began. Objections may be filed within 15 days after approval. Brown will be at City Hall rent office Wednesdays 12 to 4 for unrecovered petitions.

City Hall Courtney F. Brown Western Maryland Rent Control Office Brown

Severe West Coast Storm Leaves Deaths And Damage

A Pacific storm crashes into the northwest with one dead and many injured. Winds up to 74 mph hit coastal California to Oregon, causing flooding, power outages, grounded ships, and major damage in cities like Sacramento and San Francisco Bay.

Associated Press Northwest Pacific California Plains States Wichita Kas Tulsa Okla Santa Barbara Oregon Coast Guard San Francisco Bay Sacramento Nevada Idaho Arca North Atlantic

Four Die in Cass County Home Fire Blaze in Harrisonville

Fire swept the Cass County Home for the Aged in Harrisonville Missouri killing four elderly residents. Sheriff Temple Forrest said other residents were removed or escaped safely as about 20 people lived at the home.

Harrisonville Cass County Temple Forrest

Troubles Aboard the Tamara Ends After 10 Months at Sea

The Honduran registered tramp Tamara with 38 crew from six nations finally reached harbor ten months late after a chaotic voyage from Newcastle Australia to Macao Manila and Hong Kong. Cargo included seven Chinese deportees four pets and a gorilla amid mutinous crews and repeated boiler failures. Authorities kept the crew ashore pending resolution of onboard troubles.

Tamara Australia Borneo Newcastle Sydney South China Brisbane Bowen Donnybrook Thursday Island North Australian Makassar Celebes Gulf of Bone Samarinda Manila Hong Kong Asia

Last outage to finish Frederick power upgrade Sunday

Potomac Edison plans the final outage in Frederick on Sunday October 29 from 1 pm to 430 pm as part of the city distribution system improvement. Affected residents have been notified by mail and a map will run in Saturday's paper. If weather delays occur the outage shifts to November 5 with radio updates on WFMD.

Frederick City Potomac Edison Destrict R. L. Smith Smith Focal WFMD Potomac Edison

Handbook Operating In Postoffice Revealed In Tribune

The Chicago Daily Tribune reports a large bookie network within the main U S postoffice at 433 Van Buren. It says thousands of dollars are wagered daily by about 15 000 employees with runners accepting bets from 40 cents to 3 and winnings paid out by handbook agents who are postal workers.

Chicago Chicago Daily Tribune U. S. Postoffice van Buren Street the Tribune

Condition Of Streams Clear At Frederick Junction

The report notes the Monocacy stream is clear at Frederick Junction while the Potomac near Point of Rocks is clear as well, indicating favorable water conditions for transport and recreation.

Frederick Junction Potomac Point of Rocks

Government to curb nonmilitary metals use for civili ans

Washington reports that the Nations Production Authority plans a 26 to 30 percent cut in civilian use of aluminum copper and nickel to speed munition production. cobalt may be removed from nondefense use as it remains scarce. The plan targets primary forms, with manufacturers facing individual percentage reductions below a prior average, while product choices remain with buyers. The move follows NPA actions tightening civilian industry to a semi national economy.

Washington William H. Harrison The Nations Production Authority NPA Harrison Cad NPR

Fatal Collision Near Gettysburg In Fog Claims 21YearOld

A 21 year old Gettysburg resident, Robert Elwood Arndt, a telegraph operator for the Western Maryland Railway in Baltimore, died from brain concussion, skull fracture, and arm and leg fractures after the car he rode in collided with a stalled truck owned by Harry A. Zentz on the Biglerville road north of Gettysburg. The crash happened in dense fog about 9 30 p m Tuesday.

Gettysburg Thurmont Biglerville Road Robert Elwood Arndt Western Maryland Railway Company Baltimore Harry A. Zentz

Market steadies as demand calms after polling surge

New York October 27 stock market firmed as buyers absorbed gains in aircraft and automobile shares following yesterday’s surge from polling news. Investors awaited further cues while trading remained cautious amid mixed earnings signals.

New York

Thinly Clad Troops Brave Cold Blasts

Seoul reports describe U S and ROK units pushing into Manchuria’s frontier region as winter weather bites. Front lines near Unsan and Chosan see clashes with Chinese and North Korean elements, while by passed KPN bands swell activity south toward Wonsan and Kojo.

Seoul Manchuria Spiny Sea of Japan U. S. Bth Army ROK Unsan Chosan United Nations U. S. 8Th Army Yala U. S Wonsan Diamond Mountains Hig Kojo 8Th Army C. H. P. King North Korea

Still Shipping To Red China Still Shipping To Red China

Senator O Conor says a ship bound for Communist China is loading petroleum products scrap tires and galvanized pipe at American ports. He cites cargoes at Baltimore Philadelphia and New York and urges Treasury recheck. Exports to China rose sharply in August during the Korean War and include large quantities of lubricants and greases. A separate report notes oil exports to China after Communist seizure and during the early war period.

Washington O'Conor China Senate Commerce Baltimore Philadelphia New York Treasury Department U. S O Conor Department of Commerce Commerce Department Korea

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Hallowe’en OneOn Bond West Martinsburg Martin MacDonald Detroit Edison Company Veterans Hospital County Home Red China Greatsville Charles E. Clanton Here Siente J. A. Stanton Grantsville Charles H. Dewitt Daret Herbert Clifford Layman
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