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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1948
Page
1
A grand jury indicted two individuals for murder. The panel examined 105 witnesses, considered ten cases, and returned indictments and presentments. The report commends deputies for proper conduct and notes jail conditions and sheriff staff handling of prisoners.
Valentine contends his wife seeks to bar creditors by forcing a receivership on their 225 acre farm in Ceresville. He claims a $69,000 mortgage on the North Market street home links to the debt, with foreclosure looming. He argues past splurges by his wife and business shifts led to insolvency, and that prior earnings were used to improve the property.
The record commends the man who examined witnesses and thanks him for courtesy to the body. Appreciation is expressed for the valuable service of Mrs. Helen A. Fere, our capable secretary, along with doorkeeper Rob art L. Dubel and sheriff Eu sore C. Mercer for their roles.
Washington discusses the parity price formula and price supports, tracing how 1910 14 prices shaped policy since 1938. The piece notes Congress extensions through 1950, critiques Wallace's formula, and weighs reform versus preserving core aims for farmers and consumer stability.
Circuit Court judge Oliver H. Bruce Jr. acquitted drive in theater operators charged as operating an opera house. State trainer Morgan C. Harris argued the term opera house included drive in theaters, but the court ruled no disruption of worship or order and no offense to morality occurred.
Police recorded two arrests overnight. Francis McCollogh of Scott City Route 1 faced no charges after reckless driving and was held under $26.45 collateral. Thomas Carty of East Fifth Street faced intoxication and disturbing the peace charges, held under $25 and costs. Lieut. Dorsey and officers Kanode, Carty and Stup conducted the arrests.
Two 15 year old girls and an 11 year old boy slept in parked cars in the city for two nights. They were from New Chester and Hunterstown Pennsylvania and rode out Tuesday or Wednesday before being found by city police and later reunited with their parents. They had no money and were given a doughnut and coffee while officers retrieved their clothes from under a doorstep and service station. State Police notified the parents who collected the children yesterday.
In Glen Burnie on September 25 police examined Mary C. Kline’s diary for possible motive ties to the killings of an 18 year old girl and her escort John H. Mahlan. They withheld contents but expect the diary to aid the investigation. Officials anticipate two more reports including an autopsy result and FBI fingerprint comparison. Police also held four additional young men for questioning.
About 35 officers and delegates from Junior Chambers of Commerce across Marviend attend a two day meeting at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. The group approved sending Governor Lane a letter from state president David Kauffman listing qualified members for a proposed state commission to organize the association’s statewide framework. William E. Hardy of Frederick is among those named for potential appointment.
A deed records the sale of a Braddock Heights residence on the west side of Jefferson Boulevard from Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Crane to Mr. and Mrs. Percy R. Mills for about 12 dollars in revenue stamps. The 100 by 180 foot lot lies north of the county road to the Jefferson Middletown Road. Separately, articles of incorporation are filed with the State Tax Commission for the Howard County Beer and Liquor Retail Association Mt. Airy with no capital stock. Incorporators are Henry J. Di Paula Mt. Airy William J. Buell Elliott City and William Hardman Elliott City.
Sept 25 dispatches report a Communist assault overrunning Tsinan, northern China, as 139,000 Red troops seize the city and government forces retreat house to house. Chiang Kai-shek regime braces for intensified fighting and political fallout as troops retreat and officials debate blame.
A Waynesboro man, Kenneth William Hausley, was fined 100.75 after magistrate Manuel M. Weinberg found him guilty of operating a motor vehicle with a previously revoked license. Police testified Hausley claimed he left his license at home as trooper C. H. DeWitt stopped him on Alternate Route 140 near the city. He said he was en route to Baltimore to visit his sons and renew his license. his record shows a 1923 license suspension for two DUI charges. Collateral forfeitures were imposed on several individuals listed in the report.
The Frederick County Agricultural Society sold two life membership certificates from the estate of the late Matilda Lee near Petersville for 200 each, totaling 400. The purchaser’s name was not disclosed. Officials call this a bull market in membership certificates.
Vatican sources warn of extended and intensified attacks on the church across East of the Iron Curtain states. Pope Pius XII urged Catholic Action followers to remain steadfast as Italy’s Communist leadership signals continued conflict aimed at curbing church influence and education.
New York September 25 1937 extra hour tomorrow at 2 a m many areas return to standard time. Americans have been on daylight saving since last April 25 and the changeover yields a longer night for many. Premier Queuille seeks to shore up his cabinet amid French elections and vacation plans. Senator Baldwin asks Senate panel to investigate Army sentence reduction for Ilse Koch in the BuchEnwald cases.
Washington reports the strategic northeast approach from Europe remains without a unified command while six other offshore areas operate under single commands. Officials note Iceland and Greenland bases could become key interception and bomber posts, with diplomacy delaying a north east command until base use talks finish.
Stanley H Mauldin 27 star tackle for the Chicago Cardinals died early today two hours after the club's 21 to 14 win over the Philadelphia Eagles He collapsed in the dressing room at Comiskey Park after walking from the field and showering Doctors said death was from a coronary attack He had played most of the first half and did not start the second half later expressed willingness to return to the game Mauldin born in Amrite Tex lived in Mundelein with wife Helen and son Daniel Mrs Mauldin was at his side Eisenhower to be installed at Columbia Oct 12
In a Security Council session, Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Vishinsky accused the United States of seeking world domination. Western leaders including Warren R. Austin and George Marshall urged restraint as Vishinsky labeled U S policy expansionist and hostile.
A British source reports that defense ministers of the Western Brussels Alliance will meet in Paris on Monday. The alliance includes Britain France the Benelux group and is seen amid recent denouncements from Soviet deputies and Western leaders.
A 35 year old house worker was found with a bullet wound on the floor of a Cumberland home. Her husband Char? Elbin lay nearby with a gunshot wound to the head and a 32 calibre automatic pistol beside him. Police report the woman is dead and the husband is in critical condition as officers investigate.
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