Berlin Talks Collapse Escalate Cold War Tension
Washington reports reveal secret Berlin talks between the Soviet Union and the Western powers broke down, alarming officials as the Berlin blockade and East West clashes intensify. A State Department white paper accuses Russia of bad faith and highlights a 24,000 word record supporting Western fears. The UN Security Council becomes the arena for public scrutiny, while Berlin’s future remains uncertain amid potential incidents and renewed pressure.
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Russia
Berlin
Truman
Thomas E. Dewey
United States
Britain
France
United Nations Security Council
Ilegal
Jalin
Paris
Seouz
U. N
State Department
Veneth
Stelin
Walter Becell Smith
Xiolotov
Stalin
Western
Ough
Minot
$500000 Gift To Winchester Hospital
Winchester Virginia September 27 Frank NX Hack donated $500000 to Winchester Hospital announced by Dr. Hunter H McGuire president. The gift may be used for any hospital purpose but will support expansion plans and is the largest contribution in years.
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Winchester
Winchester Oris
Frank NX
Hack
Hunter H. McGuire
Te Hospit
McGuire
John Handley
New Executive In Charge For Boy Scouts
Don C. Simpson is named Boy Scout field executive for the county district, directing 14 troops in Frederick and surrounding towns. An Altoona native and electrical engineer, he has 20 years in scouting, most recently as field executive in Washington, and brings forestry training and Camp Theodore Roosevelt experience to Frederick.
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Don C. Simpson
Alvey Renn
Simpson
Tiwe
Brunswick
Walkersville
Emmitsburg
Liberty
Thurmont
Altoona
Pennsylva State College
Hasj
Pennsylvania State Forestry Service
Camp
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Simpson
MCA
John Shorrow
Tragic 14 year old found dead by hanging near Frederick
Austin William Getzendanner 14 was found dead in the loft over the garage on his parents McKaig farm with a rope around his neck. Medical examiner ruled death by asphyxiation, suicide. no foul play suspected. He was a Frederick High School junior. Funeral planned at Art Zion Methodist cemetery.
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Austin William Getzendanner
John Getzendanner
Frederick
McKaig
Guy. Anders
Young Getzendanner
East Church Street
Art Zion Methodists Cemetery
Richaig
M. R. Etchison and Son
Cattle Thieves Take 2 Calves in Jefferson
Twin calves belonging to W L Steckman were stolen from a lot near his home in Jefferson Friday night. One calf was all black the other black with white sides, about three months old and around 120 pounds each. Sheriff Guy Anders urged farmers to watch for similar thefts as deputies investigate with Deputy George Crouse.
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W. L. Steckman
Ile
Guy Anders
Deed Recorded and Legal Actions in Buckeye District
A deed was recorded for property along the north side of the road from Doubs Switch to Freddie Buckeye strict, from Mrs Cordell to Mr and Mrs John E Bak with about $5000 noted as consideration. A decree signed in Ea Court grants Josephine Ruth Hooper. Joseph C Hoener represented by Alton Bennett must pay costs. City police report Fred Swanson of Moundsville WV arrested as an escaped prisoner from the state penitentiary. Swanson jailed. WV officers notified.
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Fredd
Buckeystrict
Cordell
John E. Bak
Josephine Ruth Hooper
Joseph C. Hoener
Sams
Alton ¥. Bennett
RERE
Fred Swanson
Moundsville
W. Va
West Virginia State Penitentiary
Swanson
West Virginia
Unconfirmed rumor on Ben-Gurion assassination attempt in Tel Aviv
An unconfirmed rumor circulated in Tel Aviv that an unsuccessful attempt had been made against Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion. The report notes no verified details or official confirmation.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
David Ben-Gurion
Injured barber killed in Market Street crash
Henry John Kramme 78, retired barber of 8 Taney Apartments, died at Frederick Memorial Hospital after being struck by a car at Market and Fourth streets on September 1. Driver Charles C. T. Stull Jr. of 247 West Fifth Street faced reckless driving charges as investigators link the injuries to his death. Kramme, cross walking in the south pedestrian lane, had prior amputation and leaves a wife Margaret Immler Kramme, three daughters Shirley June Laure, son Irving, siblings, and a funeral is pending M. Ritchison and Son.
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Fourth Streets
Henry John Kramme
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Kramme
Taney Apartments
Charles C. T. Stull, Jr
West Fifth Street
Frank Dorsey
Lieut
Dorsey
Market Street
Stull
Fourth Street
Adolphus
Louise Engle Kramme
Barber
Lutheran Church
Margaret Immler Kramme
Shirley
June
Laure Kramme
Irving
Walter Kramme
Baltimore
Emma Dads
Laura Pully
Virginia
East Church Street
M. Ritchison and Son
County Man Shot Hunting Near Wolfsville
C Wesley Swope Jr 44 was accidentally shot by his 1 year old father while squirrel hunting on mountain land near Wolfsville. He was taken to Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown in non critical condition with shotgun wounds to chest arms and neck. state police call it an accidental shooting. The land owner Mrs Bertha Finnerbock was notified. The father did not know his son was on the same ground.
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C. Wesley Swope, Jr
Wolfsville
Swope
Washington County
Hagers
Bertha Finnerbock
Hagerstown
Assessment Hearings Halted by Frederick County Board
County Commissioners conducted hearings on property assessments in Frederick city this morning with about 15 taxpayers present. Complaints centered on personal property estimates while some adjustments were reported. A participant noted roughly five percent of the complaints involved personal property and few concerned real estate.
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Frederick City
West To Stand Firm In Berlin War Faceoff
Sept 27 Berlin reports the western powers will stand firm against the Soviet blockade. The United States and Britain are expected to intensify the airlift to supply the city, signaling a Western resolve as four power talks fail. The crisis risks deepening into a larger conflict and tests the United Nations’ role.
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Berlin
United States
Britain
France
United Nations
Soviet Union
Germany
Europe
Munich
Arraignment Set for Indicted Prisoners after Grand Jury
Indicted prisoners from a September grand jury, ending a six day session Saturday, face arraignment Wednesday at 11:30 in Circuit Court. Dockets show most indicted remain jailed or on bond awaiting trial. Indictments include assault and battery against Biggus, Biggus and Grigsle, plus charges of carnal knowledge, burglary, grand larceny, and other felonies against 15 individuals, with many on bail.
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Charles E. Biggus
Mary D. Biggus
James H. Grigsle
Biggus
Charles G. Lee
Nerbert W. Worthington
John Schley
Charles H. Stanton
Henry E. Herbert
John W. Pearcey
Joseph Stanton
Festus A. Jenkins
Calvin Lidie, Jr
Roger L Joy
Fred E. Dolan
Mervin H. Eyser
Carl P. Ridgley
Charles L. Runkles
Bernadotte Funeral Held for UN Mediator
Stockholm held funeral services yesterday for Count Folke Bernadotte the United Nations mediator for Palestine who was assassinated.
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Stockholm
Count Folke Bernadotte
U. N
Palestine
Bevin Urges Fast Action On Palestine
Paris Sept 27 British Foreign Secretary Bevin urged speedy United Nations action on Folke Bernadotte's plan for Palestine. He warned hostilities might break out if no decision is taken within weeks, while noting U S and France backing and Arabs opposition. Bevin praised Bernadotte and urged urgent Assembly action to carry it into effect.
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Bevin
United Nations
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Holy Land
Slainer
General Assembly
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France
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Assemblyevin
Bernadotte
Assembly
Voice Of America Reports Breakoff On Berlin Blockade Note
The Voice of America carried the Western powers note to Russia breaking off negotiations on the Soviet Berlin blockade. A broadcast from Paris followed the handover to Ambassador Alexander Bogomoloy as midnight neared, with VOA transmitting to Eastern Europe. State Department translators prepared all-night broadcasts to explain the move.
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Voice of America
Russia
Berlin
Alexander Bogomoloy
Paris
Europe
State Department
Manchurian Corridor Threatened by Communist Offensive
Sept 27 reports say Communist forces launched a wide offensive across China threatening the Manchurian corridor. They isolated Ihsien near Chinhsien, threatening a government division, while air lift bases at Chinhsien supply Mukden. Government forces reported heavy casualties and moving defensive actions along the Peiping Hankow rail line toward Hankow Ichang.
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China
Manchurian
Red
Ihsien
Chinhsien
Mukden
Kweisui
Hankow
Liu Po-Cheng
Peiping- Hankow
Han River
Hankow- Ichang
Selling Wave Hits New York Stock Market
A selling wave struck the New York market pushing prices down fractions to more than two points. Investors cited Berlin crisis worries and fears for UN fate if the Russia western powers clash is debated at the Paris Security Council.
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Berlin
United Nations
Russia
Security Council
Paris
C C Klein Named General Manager of Boston Cemetery
Cyril Klein, longtime Mt Olivet superintendent, resigns after 16 years to become general manager of the Boston cemetery. Robert A. Kime will oversee operations. Klein, a Frederick civic leader and former Maryland district forester, presided since 1932 over major cemetery renovations, additions, and a new record system.
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Mt Olivet
Robert A. Kime
Wil Tinue
Klein
Frederick
Maryland
Bevin argues Russia to blame if atomic war comes
Paris Sept 27 British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin warned that Russia would be to blame if the world is struck by atomic war. He spoke to the U N General Assembly amid the Berlin crisis as Western powers pressed to keep Berlin and Germany from Soviet control. Bevin warned the U N faces possible failure without a solution to the East West crisis, urging action beyond mere discussion.
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Ernest Bevin
Russia
Berlin
Eig Bevin
U. XN. General Assembly
U. XN
United States
Britain
France
Security Council
Bevin
United Nations
U.N
U. MN
Marshall
Schuman
Kremlin
London
Washington
Trigve Lie
Germany
Thein City
Tovernade
Aero
Nea Ments Teaster
Stalin
Marshal
Gover Soxolovsky
Condition Is Critical After Hunting Accident
Baltimore reports 14 year old John A Keeney of New Windsor in critical condition at University Hospital after a self inflicted gunshot wound to the stomach during a squirrel hunt on Saturday. His recovery is described as very doubtful. Norman Keeney, 16, was his hunting companion. Franz Lehar in Vienna updates his health as not in danger and improving.
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John A. Keeney
New Windsor
University Hospital
Keeney
Norman
Franz Lehar
Vienna
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