Well Known Frederick Businessman Dies Unexpectedly
Henry Beeson Ramsburgh, 58, prominent Frederick businessman and president of the Ramsburg Fertilizer Company, died suddenly Thursday night at the home of his brother-in-law, Mrs. William T. Mathers, 517 Elm Street. He had been in ill health, attended Western Maryland College and Maryland Agricultural College, and was active in church Masonry and local civic groups. He is survived by his wife Jabez Kindley Ramsburgh, a daughter Mize Julis Maynard, and three sisters.
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Henry Beeson Ramsburgh
Frederick
William T. Mathers
Elm Street
Ramsburgh
Ramsburg Fertilizer Company
Rarmsburgh
West Second Street
Henry B. Ramsburgh
Laura Marnard Ramsburgh
Frederick Academy
Boys’ High School
Western Maryland College
Maryland Agricultural College
University of Maryland
Maryland
Ramsburg Company
Elias B. Ramsburg
Elias Ramsburg
Amsburgh
Evangelial Reformed Church
Mr. Ramsburgh
Deacons Club
Mrr
Ramsbureh
Eynch Lodge
Enoch Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Jacques DeMolay
Knights Templar
AI. C. A
Maryland Chickutchery, Inc
Oard
Mt. Olivetemeter
Young Men's
Bible O
Avernors
Automobile Club of Maryand
Ocal DeMolay
Ramshureh
Fredrick
Omés
Cas Wes
Jabez Kindley Ramsburgh
Mize Julis Maynard
Heme
James J. Robb
Columbia
S. C
Mathers
John L Lewis Under Knife In Washington
John L Lewis head of the United Mine Workers underwent an emergency appendicitis operation in Washington. His son Dr John L Lewis Sr reported he came through the operation all right and is in good condition. The surgeon was Dr John H Lyons and the hospital said a press statement would follow.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
K. ¢. Adams
The
Mine Workers Journal
Lewis
John H. Lyons
Johns Hopkins University Hospital
Atlantic City
Card Party Spurs Campaign Kickoff in Frederick County
A large Republican card party at Hotel Frederick boosts campaign activity ahead of October 9 caravan and rally across Frederick County. Funds and prizes supported by the Republican Women's Club, with Hoy L. Leatherman coordinating. The event precedes major slate appearances by Mayor McKeldin and candidates at stops in Walkersville, Woodsboro, Emmitsburg, Thurmont, and Middletown.
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Frederick
Frederick County
Republican Women's Club
A. Grant Hooper
Francis B. Sappington
Republican County Central Committee
Hoy L. Leatherman
Buckeystown
Adamstown
Theodore R. McKeldin
Walkersville
Woodsboro
Emmibsburg
M. Thurmont
Middistone
Winchester Hall
McKeldin
D. John Markey
MacArthur explains why U.S. planes failed in Philippines
General MacArthur stated American air forces in the Philippines were outnumbered and under equipped on the first day of the war. He rebutted Brereton's claim he approved an attack on Formosa, saying Brereton never recommended such action and timing would not have allowed it.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
U. S
Manila
Philippines
Lewis H. Brereton
Philippine Air Force
Brereton Diariet
Brereton
Richard K. Sutherland
Brall
Formosa
Clark Field
Guneiend “Hire
Cattlemen Hold Answer to Meat Shortage
Washington reports the War Department cut Army meat purchases by 3 million pounds weekly amid shortages. Midwestern and western cattlemen control near record grass-fed herds able for slaughter, with hogs and grain-fattened cattle lagging. Truman’s forecast hinges on market timing ahead of the November elections. Grain futures fell on warm Midwest weather and price-ceiling news. A separate note records Joan R. Ewell paying a $1 fine for failing to obey an automated traffic signal.
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Washington
Midwestern
Western Ranges
Truman
Pittsburgh Power Strike Unsettled at Fourth Day
Pittsburgh reports a four day power strike by 3200 Duquesne Light Co employees nears critical levels. Public service cuts spread to streetcar and bus operations while pickets disrupt coal supply and plant entrances as wage talks stall. Dr. John Messler qualified as County Roads Board member for five year term.
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Pittsburgh
Duquesne Light Co
Atheles Toner Esate
The
Pittsburgh Railways Co
Patwern
Duquesne Light
Phil‘Hps
Grenwi
Messler
John Messler
Hamsville
Circuit Court
County Roads Board
O’conor
New York A&P Fined 175000 in Monopolizing Case
The New York Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company and 24 officers and subsidiaries were fined a total of 175000 after conviction on conspiracy to monopolize a large part of the nation’s food trade. Judge Walter C. Lindley vacated part of the verdict against four subsidiaries and one officer, while acquitting others. No prison terms were imposed, fines stayed pending appeal, and the defendants planned to appeal. John A. Hartford and George L. Hartford were among the 30 defendants fined 10000–5900 each.
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Danville
New York
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Delaware
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company of Vermont, Inc
American Coffee Corporation
Jersey City
N. J
Francis M. Kurtz
Lindley
John A. Hartford
George L. Hartford
West Patrick street to lose first block parking meters
Removal of parking meters on the first block of West Patrick Street will begin Tuesday. Curb painting will indicate no parking and meters will be stored for future use while taxi base arrangements for Fair Week are kept separate.
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West Patrick Street
Lloyd C. Culler
South Court Street
Srick
Trafic
Patrick
Court Streets
Young Named To State Boiler Board Post
Governor OConor appointed Lowney D. Young supervising engineer of the Royal Indemnity Co. of Baltimore to the Maryland State Board of Boiler Rules in Annapolis on September 27.
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Young
Annapolis
Oconor
Lowney D. Young
Royal Indemnity Co
Baltimore
State Board of Boiler Rules
Six Die In San Antonio Flood Waters
San Antonio faces a major flood disaster with at least six dead and thousands homeless. Rainfall over 12 hours exceeded six inches as Alazan creek and Woodlawn lake overflowed. Police and Red Cross report hundreds stranded, boats and amphibious vehicles deployed, and city streets and highways submerged by up to six feet of water.
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San Antonio
Tex
Oboe
Alazan
Woodlawn Lake
San Jose
Roosevelt Road
T A. m
C. L. Srolt
Red Cross
South Presa
Corpus Christi
South Texas
Salado Creek
End of daylight time brings clock change Sunday
Daylight saving time ends at two o'clock Sunday morning causing clocks to be set back one hour. Radio schedules, largely built on daylight time, will shift. Cities in this region that operated on daylight time reverted to standard time earlier this month.
Lie opens new field in UN secretariat power
The United Nations secretary general may expand investigative reach, with Lie considering sending assistants to Greece Yugoslavia and Albania to present findings to the Security Council. Possibilities raise questions of sovereignty clashes and potential nonpolitical inquiries affecting international relations. Police radio upgrades in several cities improve reception for Frederick and others.
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Roberts
Security Council
Greeve
Atty
United States
Lake Success
U. N
Council
Russia
U.S
Smother Field
U.N
Lie
England
Ibie
Dre
Miami Beach
Fla
Phoenix
Ariz
Austin Heffner
West Palin Beach
Fhoenix
Roanoke
Norfolk
Culpeper
Jengih
Frederick
Hannegan Declines Meat Decontrol Discussion
President Truman opposes meat decontrol and price boosts while Hannegan, head of the Democratic National Committee, says the matter is dropped after discussions with the President. Secretary Patterson notes the topic came up generally at the cabinet meeting.
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Washington
Postmister
Robert E. Hanneanes
Aavenilmene Peres
Truman
Democratic National Committee
Tammegan
Prive Decontrol Board
Hannegan
Patterson
White House
King George Returns to Greece Amid Turmoil
King George returns to Greece from exile to reclaim the throne as northern Greece faces civil strife near war levels. Police guard the monarch amid border fighting while Greece plans a grand welcome.
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London
Greece
England
Constantin Tsaldaris
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Henry B. Rausburgh
G.O.P
Robert L. Turner, Jr
Middletown
Montevue
Turner, Sr
Frederick City
Kenneth F. Maxcey
Johns Hopkins
George Atensheen
Mt Olivet
M. R. Etchisor and Son
Gen. Brereton
War Department
Chicago
Midwest
Joan R. Ewell
East Second Street
Edward J
McLene
Eurepe
Richard L. Dunnally
Abaye
Europe
Byrnes
Council of Foreign Ministers
Henry SK. Heavitt
New York A&p
West Patrick
Deen
Felerk
John H
George ©. Evans
NaNa
UNRRA
Red Bloc
K— Tetal
Britain
Stse Food and Clothing
IO Zechoslovakia—Svenesaries Worth
MPN Ee
Ussr
Yugoslavia
Poland
Unrba
Ash
Sadie
George
A. M. Isanogle
Hagerstown
Board of Education
Washington County
Frederick Counties
Pennsylvania
Byrd
Berryville
D-Va
Trial Justices Court
Clarke
Charles Keith
Tjamsville
Clarence Jewell
Arnold Simmons
Martin Kanode
Pi—Doauglass Wickliffe Brashear, Jr
Richmond
American Tobacco Company
Empire State Building
Queensland
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