Two Navy men injured as car crash leads to court
A Navy corpsman and two sailors were treated after a crash on Alternate Route 40 near Hamiltons restaurant. Richard Jordan of Portsmouth pleaded guilty to drunken driving and received 30 days in jail in default of a $100 fine. Jordan’s car damaged two parked vehicles. a later charge of failing to identify himself was dismissed due to drunkenness. Jordan faces discharge from the Navy tomorrow.
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Richard M. Jordan
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William King
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Holiday Toll Near 400 Across Nation
The Associated Press reports the holiday death toll from violent accidents rising toward 400 as drivers congested highways over the long weekend. Traffic fatalities surpassed the National Safety Council’s 260 estimate, with 271 deaths recorded by 6 PM local time Monday and additional drownings and other fatalities reported during the period. Canada noted 35 holiday deaths, including 15 in traffic incidents and 7 in miscellaneous causes.
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Canada
Heavy Rains Hit Wide Regions Across the Midwest and South
Heavy rains drenched a broad area from the Great Lakes to the Middle Atlantic, with Augusta reporting 4.23 inches in 24 hours and others like Huron South Dakota and Louisville seeing notable totals. Damage ran into millions across Georgia and nearby states as forecasts warned of more showers. Baltimore authorities stated no state sales tax funds would back early Chesapeake Bay bridge work.
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Comrade Peters New Strike Is Hot Shot to Cripple Lines
A mass strike threatens to shut down telephone service as the Brotherhood of Equipment Workers presses a 15 cent per hour wage demand against Western Electric. Negociations deadlocked. 25,000 workers at 2,200 Bell locations across 43 states may walk out. Pat Harris, Chicago vice president, states wage scope and idle stance.
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Bell Telephone Company
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New Hampshire
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Vanderbilt and Mrs Wallace wed in Greenwich ceremony
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr., a 30 year old journalist and lecturer, married Patricia Murphys Wallace, 28, of Los Angeles. The ceremony was performed by Justice of the Peace John J. O'Brien at the Pickwick Arms Hotel in Greenwich, shortly after midnight. Vanderbilt listed Reno, Nevada, as his address. this marked his fifth marriage.
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Patricia Murphys Wallace
Los Angeles
Calif
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Pickwick Arms Hotel
Reno, Nev
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Earl Wallace
Hellywood
Three Die In Spectacular Chicago Factory Fire
A spectacular four story West Side candy factory fire in Chicago left three workers dead and over a dozen injured. The EF J. Brach and Sons plant suffered a violent explosion on the third floor trapping workers as the blaze drew thousands and drew 206 police to the scene. Damage was estimated above 1.5 million dollars with windows blown for blocks and debris scattering.
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Melrose Man Beaten and Shot at Filling Station
Melrose man beaten and shot near a tavern and filling station days ago. He was treated for injuries to his hand and shoulder at University Hospital in Baltimore. Police report a hooded assailant attacked from a car before fleeing the scene.
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University Hospital
Baltimore
Gelman
Big Bass Season Ends at Cutler Lake This Summer
The largest bass fishing season in Cutler Lake history ends as fishing is barred until next summer. An estimated best catch was taken from the lake along with many other fish. The city swimming pool closed for the season on Saturday with no announced receipts.
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Israelis Enjoy Victory Amid Arab Mourning Bench
AP dispatch describes Israel's perceived victory as Arab leaders mourn. It notes Jewish and Arab hopes, postwar displacements, and continued tension, with Israelis mobilizing about seventy thousand and Arabs facing setbacks and airpower challenges amid renewed calls for war.
Registrations For Draft Pass 1 000 Mark In County
Draft Board office reports over 1 000 registrations under the Selective Service Act as of 11 45 am covering the first full week. The 1925 age group completed registration while 1896 births added on Saturday. Next days will add those born in 1926 and 1927 26 29 groups. State quota 2423 for the month.
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Gas Trucks Must Stop Before Crossing Tracks in City
Chief of Police Fred Shaley announced enforcement of the motor vehicle law requiring gasoline trucks to stop before crossing railroad tracks in the municipality. He cited numerous complaints about trucks speeding across tracks and several near accidents, calling the practice extremely dangerous and capable of causing serious fire.
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All Teaching Positions Reported Filled for New Term
Public schools report all teaching posts filled as term opens tomorrow. Superintendent Eugene W. expects staffing to be sufficient, with possible additions if attendance rises, to ensure vital classes are covered.
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Parking Meter Receipts Climb Ahead of 1947 Figures
City records show eight month 1948 parking meter receipts about 1200 more than the same period in 1947. The August total reached 2289.20, largest since March, about 250 above August 1947, with 316.82 for the current month and 15,617.47 last year.
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Elgin Hemp
Addition To City Sewers Is Planned
The city will seek bids for a major sanitary sewerage contract in the Villa Estates area between West Fourth and West Seventh streets from Rosedale to Military road. Bids open September 22 at 7:30 p.m. The project covers trenches, lateral sewers, manholes, house connections and related work. About 447 ft of 12 inch, 221 ft of 10 inch, 12,839 ft of 8 inch and 3,180 ft of 6 inch sewers are planned.
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Military Road
Wilson Avenue
Lee Place
Grant Street
Two Injured in Route 40 Collision Near New Market
Two passengers sustained leg lacerations and head injuries after a 1937 Chevrolet coach and a Blue Ridge bus collided around 9 15 this morning west of New Market on Route 40. Herbert McClellan Wails of 2537 Fairmount Avenue Baltimore drove the car and John Calvin Hall of Frederick Route 4 steered the bus. State Trooper Melvin Lard led the ongoing investigation as details emerged, including injuries to Grant Howard of 414 Myrtle Avenue Baltimore and Mrs Reckard with no address listed.
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New Market
Herbert McClellan Wails
Fairmount Avenue
Baltimore
John Calvin Hall
Frederick
Melvin Lard
Grant Howard
Myrtle Avenue
Reckard
Light Overnight Showers Bring First Precipitation of Month
Overnight showers brought the first precipitation of the month with forecasts of additional light rain on Wednesday and Thursday. The amount by 6:30 this morning was 0.87 inch, with no rain of notable consequence since mid August. Gardeners say moisture is greatly needed for corn and truck crops like beans and sweet potatoes.
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Extended Maryland Forecast With Warm Period
Period calls for rather warm weather with scattered showers or thunderstorm activity Wednesday and Thursday. Cooler conditions expected Friday through Sunday. Rainfall for the period about one-half to one inch and temperatures around five degrees above normal.
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Labor Day Walkout Shrinks New York and New Jersey Supply
Ten thousand AFL drivers and helpers idle since Wednesday as New York and North Jersey realize the impact of the walkout. A four hour union management conference in Newark ended in deadlock while another meeting and mediation were planned in New York to press the dispute. Local 807 and Local 478 represent the city and North Jersey drivers, and delivery bottlenecks threaten milk shortages and food scarcities across the metropolitan area.
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Labor Day Traffic Busiest On State Roads Jammed
State police logged one fatal crash on Labor Day and three total over the weekend as Maryland highways including Washington boulevard U S 40 and ferries faced heavy congestion. A 20 year old Catonsville boy died in a gasoline explosion while his mother died hours later and his father collapsed from shock. another man, George Weber of Lansdowne, also died after heat and a failing football game at Baltimore Municipal Stadium.
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Robbery at Scottish Rite Temple in Baltimore report
Baltimore police report three arrests after a break in at the Scottish Rite Temple in Baltimore last night. Burglar(s) battered safes though little cash was taken and one safe opened. Arrests include a drunkenness case, a license violation, and a peace disturbance, with nominal bails set. Prices in New York stock market opened steady after a holiday pause, with dull activity and small fractional changes.
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New York
Dangers On The Highway From The Past: A Driver’s Tales
A columnist recalls perilous highway scenes with reckless drivers and hazards. Descriptions cover rambling jalopies blocking hills, speeders weaving, and limp armed motorists, warning of violent outcomes and near misses on crowded roads.
Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties
Deeds recorded for property sales involve Mr and Mrs Ra transferring East Eighth Street parcel to Mr and Mrs Kcter G Rflercer for about $11 500 in revenue stamps. Howard E Lochner and wife sold to Mr and Mrs Robert Fuller property on West Road from the House to High Knob district for around $3 450.
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Howard E Lochner
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High Knob
Members Of 115th Return From Camp
Frederick guardsmen of the 115th Maryland National Guard from Company A and the Medical Detachment returned to the city Saturday after a two week summer encampment at Camp Ritchie. They arrived in a convoy of seven trucks and two jeeps. A delegation appeared before the County Commissioners seeking road improvements from Wolfsville west to the Black Rock road, an old stone route in need of repair with promises of增 maintenance not yet secured.
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West Plans Protest Amid Red Riots in Berlin
A British diplomatic source says Western powers plan joint protests over Berlin riots sparked by Communist activity. Officials warn Moscow may press to form a City Council in the eastern sector as Western authorities seek to curb unrest and protect currency and traffic settlements between zones.
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Mock Battle In Germany at Grafenwoehr
About 20 000 American soldiers began a dawn maneuver in Grafenwoehr Germany marking the first large scale mock battle since the real war. Jeeps tanks and weapon carriers rolled out as the exercise introduced an aggressor force and defender to clarify no Soviet reference was intended.
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Policeman's Wife Says She Was Hurt
The wife of a park policeman told police she was hurt today after an incident at her home in Sheothers Place. She was returning from her job as a resort worker when a man offered a lift and forced entry before she could react. officers are investigating.
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Elected Marshal At State Conclave Of De Molay
James Burger 18 West South Street was chosen Marshal and Kenneth Wisner named Sentinel at the 12th annual Biamend State Conclave in Washington. A Saturday banquet was held at the W. on F.C.A. business session set next year’s conclave in Baltimore with a dance. Gunmen Captured New Orleans detectives sought after a detective slaying and abduction, following a nightlong manhunt. State Trooper Jeff Lackey said officers pursued leads.
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