Silent witness balks at Brooklyn graft trial
In New York on September 19 1951 Harry Gross refused to testify against 18 New York City police officers amid a $26 million gambling racketeering case. Judge Samuel B Leibowitz sentenced Gross for 60 counts of contempt and warned of jail, while prosecutors McDonald and Helfand wept as the massive corruption case unraveled.
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New York
Balky
Harry Gross
Brooklyn
Gross
Kings
Samuel B. Leibowitz
Giss
Leibowitz
Miles
F. Mc
Donald
Julius Helfand
McDonald
Atlantic City
N. J
Helfand
Helfand declares case over in dramatic surrender
Helfand finally breaks down and concedes defeat in a tense moment. He says for all intents and purposes the case is over and then collapses into a chair as his shoulders shake with emotion.
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Helfand
Maritime Workers Pay Boost Is Cut
The Wage Stabilization Board trimmed a promised wage rise for 90,000 maritime workers on the East, Gulf, and West coasts to 6.2 percent amid dissent. Four unions had sought 8 percent while a 40 hour work week with pay maintained was approved after a split vote. Unions include the National Maritime Union and Marine Engineers Beneficial Association.
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Washington
Wage Stabilization Board
East
Gulf
West Coasts
National Maritime Union
American Radio Operators Association
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
All Cio
Pacific Coast Firemen's Association
Squirrels Lead to Fines and Pet Injury at Local Court
In a Wednesday Magistrate's Night Court session, William Tesque was fined $35 for shooting two squirrels out of season. Har old Semler faced a not guilty ruling on a reckless driving charge after a truck struck a Burkittsville dog, with the court fixing damages at $25 to the owner. Additional forfeitures and fines emerged for traffic violations. District Game Warden Durward Kettells testified about a Teague case near Rocky Hill, where two squirrels were found. Entertainers hosted Frederick High School teachers for a social after dismissal.
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Wld
H. Reese
Semler
Lipby Tobery
East South Street
Thomas M. Danner
Thomas C. Tinsley
Baltimore
Paul’ Liegd
Woodrow R
Hardiman
Elkton
Boone‘ and
Carty
Ben Phe
Teague
Squirels
J. H. Rouzee
Pety
Stoneburner
Shoemaker
Property Sold In Estate Of Mrs. Atlee Haines
The Orphans Court signed orders Wednesday directing the sale of personal property and real estate in the estate of the late Mrs. Atlee Haines.
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Atlee Haines
Get-acquainted gathering ends with outdoor picnic
A small social event concluded with a picnic lunch served outdoors by the fire place on the west side of the school. The committee in charge included Mrs James Ranch coal and Miss Virginia Rua James with Richard C Randall and Taylor assisting.
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James Ranch
Virginia Rua James
Richard C
Randall
Taylor
Postmaster to Retire After Eighteen Years at Anzia
Annapolis reports Sephi Strohm will retire as postmaster of Anzia on October 1 after eighteen years in the role. Heath concerns prompt the departure. John Fueng, assistant postmaster, will lead the office until a permanent appointment is made.
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Annapolis. Sephi
Stroim
Anzia
Strohm
John ‘Fu § Eng
Manent
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Save Kemp's Discount Stamps
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Fred Maxick High
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Barry E. Keyser
Camp Cooke
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Keyser
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Signal Coast
Raymond Keyser
Frederick
Route 2
Coats
Betty Rose
Kemp
Kerr
Walter Snow
Optometrist
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Hartford
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