FBI Finds $20 Ransom Bill In Baltimore
FBI finds a $20 ransom bill in Baltimore linked to the Bobby Greenlease kidnapping. Special agent D K Brown says the Baltimore Reserve Bank branch recovered the note identical to one of the Greenlease ransom bills. The case began with a May 1953 ransom payment and involved a $300000 stake, with parts recovered across the nation.
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FBI
Baltimore
Bobby Greenlease
Baltimore Bank
D. K. Brown
FBII
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Greenlease
Brown
Hs Kansas City
St. Joseph
Bonnie Brown
Carl Austin Hall
Hall
Dinner Held In Honor Of Graduating Firemen
Thirty graduates and guests attended a dinner at United Fire Hall to honor firemen who completed a fire fighting course. Principal speaker Robert Burns of the University of Maryland urged specialization amid new hazards from plastics. Guests included W Bartgis Storm Alton Bennett and Dr James Marrone. Diplomas were presented to graduates Lewis E Betson Meredith Fox Kenneth L Keefer James Marrone Charles E Miller Jr Robert E Miller Ernest M Shank Robert L Shankle Elwood Shankle George A Smith Jr Johnson B Steinhaus Jr and James W Engle and Robert E Taylor of Ind Hose Co No 1.
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United Fire Hall
Robert Burns
Fire Extension Service
University of Maryland
W. Bartgis Storm
United Fire Company
Alton Y
George A. Smith Jr
Johnson
B. Steinhaus Jr
James W. Engle
Robert E Taylor
Ind. Hose Co
Commissioners sue government over road reimbursement
Washington County commissioners announce a federal case in Baltimore federal court to recover funds for a one mile road taken when a nearby communications station was built near Keedysville. Attorney Charles Wagaman cites residents and property owner complaints and the county’s duty to provide a through road. The amount sought was not disclosed.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
Balimore
Keedysville
Ft. Ritchie
Pentagon
Charles Wagaman
Wagaman
Baltimore
New Steps in Detecting Tumors via Color Test
Public Health Service announces a quick color test for metastatic carcinoid tumors arising in the small intestine and spreading to abdominal organs. The test measures excess serotonin production using urine, water, and three reagents, with a purple color indicating the tumor. Developed by Dr. Albert Sjoerdsma, Dr. Sidney Udenfriend, and Dr. Herbert Weissbach at the National Heart Institute, findings appear in JAMA.
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The
Public Health Service Today
Albert Sjoerdsma
Herbert Weissbach
Sidney Udenfriend
National Heart Institute
Journal of the American Medical Assn
Two youths and a white juvenile charged after Snack Bar incident
Three youths including two colored youths and a white juvenile faced charges after a Snack Bar incident at 40-40A intersection. A 20-year-old man, Charles Winston Weedon, was jailed on a assault charge with $1,000 bond after threatening a bar attendant with a pistol. State Police and city officers recovered a pistol cartridge. further charges may follow. Also noted, the Nautilus atomic submarine arrived at Annapolis for a five day visit with midshipmen tours starting tomorrow.
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S. 40
Charles Winston Weedon
South Bentz Street
Bernard Thomas Moore
Carver Apartments
Weedon
Sherman Boone
John James Dempsey
Albert Hedden
Dempsey
Hedden
Baltimore policemen admit taking 75 gift from Grunewald
Two Baltimore officers testified they took a $75 gift from Henry Grunewald while he awaited bail at the central district station. They said they regretted it and intended to return the money, facing potential dismissal if proven. Grunewald, an income tax case defendant, attended the hearing with Police Commissioner Mephren.
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Baltimore
Henry
Grunewald
Washington
James M. Mephren
James J. Purcell
Michael G. Gumpman
Central District
Gumpman
Purcell
Yars
Central
Hepbrow
Sgt
Gronewald
Alert Neighbor Foils Thieves At Local Cleaning Shop
Neighbor John W. Shert heard a suspicious noise near Victory Cleaners at 145 West Patrick Street about 9:30 PM Thursday and confronted two would be thieves. They fled over a rear fence. police found no trace. Proprietor Harry C. Lawson reported only minor rear window damage with no entry.
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Victory Cleaners
West
Patrick Street
John W. Shert
Poke
Harry C Lawson
Chestnut Street
Postmaster General Seeks Higher Rates at League Meeting
Galveston Sept 22 Postmaster General Summerfield renewed the Eisenhower administration plea for higher postal rates at the National League of Postmasters convention. He said the rate hike is necessary to prevent a 500 million dollar annual postal deficit. Congress has not yet yielded to requests to boost the cent letter rate to 4 cents and raise 2nd and 3rd class mail rates.
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Galveston
Tex
Summerfield
Eisenhower
National League of Postmasters
Congress
VFW Auxiliary In September Meeting
The Ladies Auxiliary to John KR Webb Post 3285 met at the post home west of Frederick. Mrs Ruth Brown presided as committees reported eight girls visited Newton D Baker VA hospital on September 7 with games and cigarettes for patients. October 13 visit to a TB ward planned. Mrs Staley urged more members take the hospital orientation course. A make believe hake sale was progressing for October. District news noted the next meeting November 9 at Emmitsburg. National Essay Contest was discussed with local sponsorship possible. One new membership petition.
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Ladies Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
John KR
Webb Post
Post
Frederick
Ruth Brown
Elizabeth Staley
Newton D. Baker VA Hospital
Real estate listings feature Emmert group brokers and farms
A jumble of property ads lists Emmert Br Bowlus and others marketing brick houses with farms near Ridgeville and Mt Airy. Prices range from about 12 000 to 40 000 dollars. Listings include 9 12 room dwellings, frame houses, rental units, and a late M Louie Johnson residence at 101 East Second Street.
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Atory Brick
Prica
Eemui
Geek Farm
Bath
Emmert BR. Bowlus
Bealtor
West Church Street
Edward D. Farnsworth
Raymond L. Kelly
Ridgeville
Leonard
Sherman
Mt Airy
Mary
Fredenck
M. Louie Johnson
East Second Street
Butler’s Pantry
Pettle Estate
Noah FE. Cramer & Son
North Court Street
Homes and dairy farm listings by Gilmore R Flautt Jr
The advertisement lists multiple properties for sale by Gilmore R Flautt Jr, including S room and 10 room brick dwellings with immediate possession and prices from 4500 to 14500, plus a dairy farm in Michigan with 188 acres, numerous outbuildings, and milk sales data. Also notes location near Frederick Thurmont Walkersville and Westminster with terms and down payments.
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Walkersville
Thurmont
Gilmore
Flautt, JR
Howard Fine Real Estate Listings Ramp Up In 1940s Market
Real estate ad dense with multiple properties in single listing. Howard Fine Realtor showcases brick and frame bungalows, 3 to 4 bedroom homes, with modern kitchens, baths, basements, and garages. Prices range from 8 300 to 20 800 plus nearby sections, farms and business properties advertised by Grayson Mercer & Sons in Monument. Local agents and contact numbers provided.
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Bath
College
New County Lisings
Jowels
Sir Tom
Frederick
Eales
Wayman
Eriendiv
Howards Fine
Court St Monument
Keef er M Koogle You ll Want This
Real estate sale notes list multiple properties including brick homes, farms, and a grocery store income site. Details show several Freddie Frederick listings with prices from 1 300 down to 14 000 and rent balances, plus numerous dairy and stock farms and semi bungalow homes.
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Markat St
North Market St
Renn Pontiac Co Good Will Used Cars Ad
Renn Pontiac Co offers prewar and postwar used cars including a 1951 Pontiac 8 four door with R and H, a dramatic 1951 Mercury four door, a 1950 Chevrolet Bel Air with Powerglide, a 1939 Plymouth two door with R and H, and more at 13 Elsh Street Dial MO 3-485.
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R & H. Auto
Bel Air
R. & H Hyd .Matic
Plysmouth
R & H. Renn Pontiac CO
EL &H
Bonded Select Used Cars From Lawson Motor Sales
Lawson Motor Sales advertises trade ins on used cars with a list of models and prices including 1952 Nash Amb 4 door at 1295, 1951 Hudson Hornet 4 door 695, Rambler, Stude, and Chev Belair options, offering protection for buyers. Located at 703 N Market St New Market Maryland phone UN 52351.
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Lawson Motor Sales
N. Market St
New Market
Property listing near Woodsboro and Kesmar in Taneytown Md
Real estate ad touts a white frame house with modern conveniences on Tynecres Hard Road between Woodsboro and Kesmar. Includes 2 car garage, 3 room option, electric heat, oil furnace, spring water, barn, and small acreage. Prices quoted 34,800 and 5,500 with contact Strout Realty Amnontows Re Taneytown Md.
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Market Street
Frederick Ave
Linden Hills
Upper College Terrace
Ralph W. Boyer Frederick
Tynecres
Hard Rd
Woodsboro
Kesmar
Libertytows
Johnsville
Zente
Strout Realty
Amnontows Re
Taneytown
Frederick area real estate listing from Luther Knowles
Real estate ad for properties near Frederick Maryland. Listings include a variety of houses and lots with prices from 9 000 to 33 500 dollars, features such as stone or frame construction, several acres, streams or ponds, electric systems, and proximity to Frederick. Broker Luther Knowles at 518 Elm Street with Monument phone number 3 9442.
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Washington
Balto
Frederick
Fred
Bed View
Black Top Road
Luther Knowles
Elm Street
Maryland
Ideal Garage Co. Clearance of Used Cars on Display
The Ideal Garage Co offers a wide array of used cars from 1930s to 1950s including 1994 Pontiac eight four door, 1953 Buick Special two door, 1953 Olds 88 four door, 1953 Dodge V8 four door, and many others. Promotions promise good deals, with show room displays at 112 Eastatrick Street Monument 3-3121 and a Monocacy Motors kickoff style pitch highlighting the value and dependable transportation.
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Monocacy Motors
Packard
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