Frederick primary voters cast early at six precincts
In Frederick city and county voters cast ballots in six downtown precincts under sunny skies. Turnout by 11:30 a.m. ranged from about eight to 25 percent of registered voters, with Democrats roughly holding 1942 levels and Republicans slightly up. Ballot length exceeded 40 names on Democratic ballots and 26 on Republican ballots, with final returns expected after 11 p.m.
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Frederick
PT Pom
Board of Election Supervisors
Court House
S-A
Lane
Mahoney
State Central Committee
Keller Gets Pinch-Hit Triple For The Tigers
Charlie Keller Detroit's top pinch hitter delivered a ninth inning 420-foot triple to spark a late rally against Boston but the Tigers still lost. Eddie Lake scored on a single after Keller's hit, with Hal Keller catching twice for Washington without a hit in six trips.
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Charlie Keller
Detroit
Tiger
Boston
Tigers
Keller
Eddie Lake
Charlie
Hal
Washington
Kuzava
Chicago
Condition Critical Man After Route 75 Crash Near Union Bridge
Neal Hall a 34 year old Black man from South Bentz street remains in critical condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital after the auto he was riding in collided with a bridge on Route 75 near Union Bridge early Friday morning.
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Neal Hall
South Bentz Street
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Route 75
Union Bridge
Invader Defeated In Army Maneuvers
Heidelberg Germany September 18 nearly one hundred thousand American British and French troops wrapped an eight day drill by driving an enemy invader to the eastern edge of West Germany. The mock war yielded more than a paper victory as Gen Mark W Clark praised the forces fitness and superiority in combat readiness.
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Heidelberg
Germany
West
U. S. Army High Command
Mark W. Clark
U. S
County Garage Man Succumbs
Walter E. Stull, Lewistown garage owner and operator of the bus Miss Lewistown, died at Frederick Memorial Hospital after months of illness. He served 27 years in Lewistown, aged 51 years 11 months 2 days, survived by wife Norma Green Stull and son Merril W. Funeral at Utica church with Rev. William H. Anderman, burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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Walter E. Stull
Lewistown
Frederick County
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Mr. Stull
Stull
Utica
May Released From Prison After Nine Months
Former U S Representative Andrew J May was freed from Ashland Federal Correctional Institution after a sentence of eight to twenty four months was reduced by parole. He completed nine months and thirteen days, leaving under cover of darkness at 12 15 a m. He is 75 and in reportedly better health, though his parole allows no immediate interviews. His son Robert met him at the gate, and May may issue a statement later from Prestonburg Kentucky.
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Ashland
Andrew J. May
Ashland Federal Correctional Institution
May
Federal Parole Board
R. O. Culver
House Military Affairs Committee
Robert
Prestonburg
MacArthur Visits Incheon Front For Over Three Hours
General MacArthur toured the battle front east of Inchon in Korea, spending more than three hours with his staff while Marine officers briefed him. Marines shouted guarding phrases and checked his safety as his jeep moved along the road.
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General MacArthur
Incheon
Korea
MacArthur
Inchon
Bank Auditors to Meet in Blue Ridge Conference
The first meeting for the 1950 15 year of the Blue Ridge conference of the National Association of Bank Auditors and Comptrollers will be held Wednesday evening in the Blue and Grey room of the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Edwin G. Uhl, vice-president and comptroller of Land Title Bank and Trust Company of Philadelphia, will speak on "Entertainment." The Blue Ridge Conference includes banks in Frederick, Washington and Carroll counties.
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Blue Ridge
National Association of Bank
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Edwin G. Uhl
Land Title Bank and Trust Company of
Philadelphia
Uhl
Blue Ridge Conference of
Banks
Frederick
Washington
Carroll Counties
Grand Jury Convenes In Frederick Meets Then Adjourns
The September term of Circuit Court opened in Frederick with a new grand jury organized by Associate Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer. Foreman Richard F. Simmons leads a panel of twenty one. witnesses are to appear Tuesday through Friday. Public notice notes the primary election today and that the petit jury is excused for now. The judge outlines duties and secrecy and explains indictments require a majority vote.
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Circuit Court
Patrick M. Schoauffer
Richard F. Simmons
Frederick
Edwin F. Nikirk
Grand Jury
Maurice E. Clabaugh
Marguerite N. Fothergill
Robert W. Mullinix
Ruth H. Ash
Wilson L. Roberson
Walter Lantz J
Frank Harshman
Charles H. Himes
Gertrude Roger
Paul C. Derr
Bruce S. Koogle
Clifford H. Watkins
Sara Ray Lee
Orwin D. Barker
Ralph G. Hessong
Alfred L. Diggs
Walter G. Crowther
Maryland
Frederick County
Carl E. Holtz
Revolt Forces Attlee to Risk Defeat Over Steel Nationalization
In London on Sept 18 informed sources said a threatened Labor revolt pushed Prime Minister Attlee to risk a Commons defeat by placing the steel nationalization appointment to a vote amid a defense crisis. Churchill’s motion of censure looms as the debate opens with observers predicting a fragile government survival and a possible general election if defeated.
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London
Labor Party
Attlee
House of Commons
Congress Juggles Hot Political Issues in Prevote Rush
Washington reports a flurry of action as Congress pauses for a pre election vacation. Senate debates statehood for Alaska and Hawaii to counter Russian propaganda, while a $4.5 billion tax bill and a $17 billion emergency spending bill loom. Truman to name Gen. Marshall as Defense Secretary amid a NLRB counsels reshuffle controversy, with Taft signaling a fight over a pro labor successor.
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Washington
Congress
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Senate
Alaska
Hawaii
Truman
United States
Pacific
O'Mahaffey
Connally
George C. Marshall
Marshall
Robert N. Denham
National Labor Relations Board
Taft R
Denham
Qchin
Mr. Truman
Baltimore Precincts Delay Balloting and Dispute Flare
In Baltimore during September 1841 voting started two hours late at one precinct due to jammed machines. Rivalries sparked fights at another, a 71 year old election judge faced a warrant, and about 30 voters could not cast ballots. Supervisor Leo M. Welsh blamed absentee briefing. A separate item notes two Communists fined $100 for failing to register, with appeal to circuit court set for Oct. 7.
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Baltimore
Leo M. Welsh
Martin J. Yamin
William F. Miller
Yamin
Miller
Cumberland
Circuit Court
Court Names Summers Bailiff After Clerk Election
Fragmentary passage notes a court electing a clerk and an Inner doorkeeper and now naming George Summers as bailiff, indicating a procedural appointment within a historical court. The readable text centers on Summers and the body choosing official roles.
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Ganization
George Summers
Master Civil Defense Plan Is Offered
The Truman administration unveiled a comprehensive civil defense plan aimed at halving home front casualties through trained experts and volunteers. It envisions federal state and local cooperation, preattack precautions, mutual aid, mobile teams, and government schools to produce experts, with a focus on protecting critical target areas and broader community participation. Officials acknowledge cost and timeline are undetermined, predicting about two years to develop post‑Congress action.
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Washington
Truman
Civil Defense Administration
Lncal
America
Congress
National Security Resources Board
Insrb
United States Civil Defense
David L. Lawrence
Pittsburgh
U. S. Conference of Mayors
NLRB
W. Stuart Symington
Civil Air Patrol
Cloudy streams and muddy Potomac reported
Condition of streams shows Monocacy at Frederick and Potomac muddy at Knoxville, with streams noted as cloudy and flowing conditions updated by local observers.
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Frederick Aviation
Knoxville
Theoretical A-Bomb Attack To Be Studied
A theoretical A-bomb attack was staged in Chicago as a civilian defense exercise for governors of 16 states and 17 city officials. Observations will be critiqued at the civil defense heads meeting September 25 to 29. The mock bombs targeted northwest and southwest Chicago and railroad yards in the near southwest.
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Chicago
National Security Resources Board
Alaska
Hawaii
Civil Defense
Washington, D.C
Seattle
Wash
Strong Voter Activity in Maryland Primaries Early
Maryland’s East Shore saw strong Democratic turnout in Salisbury with 12 to 18 percent in three hours, while most counties reported under ten percent. Montgomery County showed heavier early voting, Prince Georges remained light, and Cumberland City precincts logged seven percent. Annapolis turnout was steady. South Baltimore demonstrated apathy in places. Local campaigns and the Governor race dominated interest.
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Baltimore
Salisbury
Maryland
Easter Shore
Wicomico County
Montgomery County
Washington
Prince Georges
Maryland County
District of Columbia
Cumberland City
Callao
Annapolis
North Linthieum
100 In Saigon Under Arrest
In Saigon authorities say over 100 terrorists were arrested in a joint French and Vietnam police operation addressing a Communist plot to attack the city. The plan, allegedly crafted by Ho Chi Minh and executed by Vietminh volunteers, involved grenades and small arms. one attacker was caught attempting to smuggle 30 grenades in a water cart. Some suspects remained at large as the city remains heavily garrisoned.
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Saigon
Indochina
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh
Vietminh
Second Battleship May Be Put In Service
Washington says the Navy may restore a second batteship from mothballs to active duty. With Missouri assigned to Far East shooting duty, plans consider reactivating one of Missouri’s laid-up sisters to replace the Mighty Mo as a training vessel, pending Defense Department accord.
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Washington
Navy
Missouri
Defense Department
Temperature Dips To 46 Overnight Here
Temperatures fell to 46 degrees last night in the city the coldest reading since early June. The Weather Bureau offered no signs of upcoming heat. Auditor dies in Washington William Edward Byrnes 49 night auditor at the Hamilton Hotel died early today in his office possibly from a heart attack. He is survived by his widow Edith P. Byrnes.
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Weather Bureau
Washington
William Edward Byrnes
Hamilton Hotel
Edith P. Byrnes
Pleads Guilty In Wartime Spy Case In Tennessee
Alfred Dean Slack, 44, a Syracuse chemist, pleaded guilty in federal court to wartime spying for Russia. Assistant US Attorney James M. Meek urged a 10-year term, noting Slack admitted supplying Russian agents with details on RDX production. The judge was told authorities favored a 10-year sentence, considering Slack’s initial cooperation and later resistance.
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Greeneville
Tenn
Alfred Dean Slack
James M. Meek
Syracuse, N.Y
Meek
Slack
Robert Lo Taslor
U.S
Howard McGrath
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Russia
Six Local Men Enlist In Army Air Force and Navy
Six Winchester area men enlisted in the Army Air Force and Navy during the past week. Names include Donald M. Strine of Nes Windsor and Roderick L. Montgomery of Emmitsburg, among others. Two moved to Fort Meade for basic training, while Charing C. Bell of 012 West Seventh reentered Navy service.
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Air Forces
Navy
Army
Air Force
Winchester Hall
Armed Forces
Naval
Spalding
Talbot, Jr
Evaline M. Miller
Route 1
Thiurmont
Iinac Cox
Emimlfsburg
Olo
Donald M. String
Ralph W. Strine
Nes Windsor
Infantry
Thomas NM. Hoffman
Hnd
Walter G Hoffman
West Patrick Street
Engineer Corp
Roderick L. Montgomery
Anna M. Montgomery
Emmitsturg
Fort George G. Meade
Strine Ani Iortman
Mort Knox
Charing C Bell
West Seventh Street
Missing Ring Recovered By Policeman
A valuable ring disappeared from 200 block East Patrick Street. Lieut. Frank Dorsey investigated and recovered the ring quickly after suspecting a youth. The owners commended the police and asked no criminal action due to the youth’s age. Also, Mary Evelyn Bowens was arrested on a larceny charge and held on 250 bond for taking popcorn from A and P. Deeds were recorded for several properties, including a sale by G Leicester Thomas to William H. Solt Jr and Allen A Hartsock to Frank H. House.
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East Patrick Street
Frank Dorsey
Lienst
Dorsey
Mary Evelyn Bowens
Buckeystown
Cosgrave
A and P
South Court Street
G. Leicester Thomas
William H. Solt, Jr
South Catoctin Park
Mraz
Allen A. Hartsock
Frank H
Sherman Avenue
Michael Lee Suspended From Commerce Department Post
Washington reports that a department loyalty board found adverse findings against Michael Lee and he has been suspended from his $10,000 a year job in the Commerce Department. Radio and TV issues led market action with gains around $1 a share, drawing most trading interest in New York.
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Michael Lee
Washington
Commerce Department
Radio-Tv
New York
Radiotelevision
Liberation Of Capital Near As Marines Push To Seoul
Allied forces closing on Seoul with Marines advancing from Inchon toward the Han river. Kimpo airfield secured and operating as a base while communiques report light allied casualties and heavy enemy losses. Prisoner total nears 2,900 as crossings proceed along the Han and various river lines in the southeastern front.
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Tokyo
Seoul
10Th Corps
Yongdungps
Han
Kimpo
United Nations
Han River
Inchon
than-Seoul
North Korea
U. N
Myers
Republic
South Korea
Naktong River
LU. S
Changnyong
U.S
Kyongsan
Pohang
Carroll County Only One Local Contest in County Ballot
Frederick voters select among several offices while Carroll County lists a single county contest for sheriff on the Democratic ticket. Other races on the ballot include governor, U S senator, and a congressional representative for Democrats, plus Republican contests for senator and attorney general. No Republican county candidates appear on Carroll ballots.
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Frederick
Carroll County
U. S
Meetings For Civil Defense To Be Planned
Baltimore September 18 David G McIntosh Maryland defense director says a series of meetings will be held soon in Western Maryland and on the Eastern Shore to plan civil defense He said the sister s chief problem in the setting up of a good air raid warning system Joint civil defense training exercises already have been planned for fire departments in Baltimore city and Himore Harford Carroll Anne Arundel and Howard counties
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Baltimore
David G. McIntosh
Maryland Defense
Maryland
McIntosh
Baltimore City
Himore
Harford
Carroll
Anne Arundel
Howard Counties
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