Cattle Die As Camp Detrick Investigates Arsenic Poisoning
Camp Detrick officials order a full inquiry after eleven cows owned by H W K Brantz and Harry Free die from suspected arsenic poisoning. Weed killer sprayed along fences by Camp workers prompted tests on tissue, stomach contents, milk, and grass with samples sent to Maryland labs. milk was withheld from market and no cattle were near Frederick County markets.
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Camp Detrick
H.W. K. Brantz
Harry Free
Detrick
M. T. Moree
Krantz
Moree
County Health and Veterinary
Mik
Courtney Buck
Baltimore
Buck
Free
J. B. McClellan
McClellan
University of Maryland
Frederick
Frederick County
George W. Green, Jr
Forbes Burgess
He O
Weekend Arrests Reported By Police
Weekend police logs list bail for Carroll James Thomas 3 000 on assault charges after a Saturday shooting at a colored tavern left a man wounded. William Davis shot and seriously injured. officer notes misfire rather than malice. Eva Fletcher posted 10 80 on a peace disturbance warrant. others jailed on collaterals. Additional names and officers cited. Westminster election notes Dr Etchison reelected president of Bible Class Association. Chest pain note ends fragment.
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Carroll James Thomas
Frederick
Wiliam Thomas Davis
Poolesville
Martin L. Kanode
Davis
Thomas
Eva Fletcher
Adamstown
Stockman
Harry McKinley Wood
Liberty
Gordon W. Troxell
Bartonsville
Nolin L. Stone
Charles Edward Bowens
Colored
West
All Saints Street
Sergt. Potts
Heffner
Carty. DeGrange
Shaffer
Quinn
Sergt
Dietz
Etchison
Westminster
Page McK. Etchison
Organized Bible Class Association of Washington
Howard M. Sackhouse
T. Louis Morrow
A. Watson
Albert R. Cissell
Hamline Methodist Church
Washington
Clarence M. Cook
Baltimore
Chester River Bridge Dedicated By McKeldin
Governor McKeldin dedicated the new Chester River bridge in Chestertown a 364 foot span joining routes 300 213 and 313 replacing a 195 foot trestle. He praised state design by the State Roads Commission and warned against federal paternalism while lauding workers who built the bridge for defense highway improvement and global freedom symbolism.
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Chestertown
McKeldin
Chester River
Kent
Queen Anne's
State Roads Commission
America
Traffic Jam Beats Holiday Weekends With Few Injuries
State Police logged only two personal injury accidents since Friday night amid heavy traffic. A Washington woman suffered possible jaw fracture and leg injuries when her 1949 Ford skidded on a wet curve near Franklinville. A second crash east of Ridgeville injured three Baltimore residents. No fatalities were reported.
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Franklinville
Ridgeville
Frederick County
Randallstown
Montgomery County
Washington
Marian J. Meadows
Frederick Memorial Hospital
M. L. Creager and Son
H. R. Brown
Ernest F. Tresselt
Thurmont
Tresselt
Baltimore
C. M. Waltz
John Dabrosky
Lillian Hale
John Novicki
John M. Worgan
Howard County
Frank Gadger
Vernon Counts
Kenneth L. Dorsey
Mt. Airy
Bosh
Leaders Class Meets in Labor Day Gathering
A Frederick based Leaders Bible Class met Sunday with prayers by Charles Daugherty and music led by Charles Lockard in Millard Crum’s absence. Attendance reached 72 with 29 Reds and 42 Blues plus one visitor, as updates on members and sick relief were given. A dog named D Day, pictured, was saved on Normandy beach by Major General Gerhardt.
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Charles Daugherty
Millard Crum
Charles Lockard
John M. Grove
Charles Myers
Harry Zimmerman
Frederick
Floyd E. Kreh
John R. Newton
Robert E. Bell
Normandy Beach
D-Day
Gerhardt
Truman Warns Communists May Resume Offense Worldwide
President Truman, broadcasting from the Fairmont Hotel, said the Communists may renew attacks in Korea or elsewhere in Asia Europe or the Middle East when suitable. He urged rapid defense buildup and noted UN forces in Korea face uncertain ceasefire talks while the United States accelerates production of planes tanks and weapons. He cautioned that faster jet planes and lighter gear require materials manpower and money. Pumpkin pies originated in England baked from a pumpkin filled with apples.
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San Francisco
Truman
Korea
Europe
Middle East
Asia
Fairmont
Washington
United Nations
Free World
United States
Stream friction slows edges of current more than center
Natural friction at river banks slows water near the edges while the center flows faster, creating a slower stream along the banks and a quicker core channel.
Labor Day Parade In Gaithersburg Draws About 10000
The thirteenth annual Gaithersburg Washington Grove Fire Department Labor Day parade drew about 10 000 spectators. Eight drum and bugle corps received trophies and performed a drill after the march from Washington Grove Recreation Center to the Agriculture Center. The ladies auxiliary served supper then fireworks at 9 30 and a dance followed. Riverdale firemen won the hook up contest after Hyattstown claimed the inter county laurels.
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Gaithersburg
Washington Grove
Agriculture Center
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Riverdale
Hyattstown
Riverdale Dominates Out-of-County Championship Awards
Riverdale won the out of county championship with Damascus and Hyattstown Indies placing first and second for best appearing auxiliary units. Silver Spring earned best appearing company with most men in line, Riverdale topped best appearing pumper, and Rockville led best appearing ambulance and oldest equipment. Riveria Bes noted for long distance reach. Howard Moxley of Monrovia claimed a big garden trophy for a 25 inch cucumber and large beefsteak tomato, 6 inches across and 14 inches around.
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Riverdale
Damascus and Hyattstown Indies
Silver Spring
Rockville
Riveria Bes
Howard Moxley
Monrovia
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MR. Comer
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