Montgomery Polio Victim Dies Here
Sgt Mason Wilbur Gray III a 34 year old Montgomery County Police communications officer died early this morning at Frederick Memorial Hospital from bulbar polio encephalitis. He lived in Poolesville with his wife Florence White Gray and three children. Gray served with the Montgomery Police since 1941 as a radio specialist and was a Coast Guard radio technician during World War II. He will be interred at Monocacy Cemetery Beallsville after services at St Peters Church Poolesville.
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Montgomery County
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Mason Wilbur Gray
Poolesville
Florence White Gray
Mason, IV
Jane
Elizabeth
Mason W. Gray
Beryl Gray
Laredo
Tex
Gray
Rockville
Montgomery
Charles Orme
Frederick
Washington
Coast Guard
Duane
West Point Prep
American University
University of Maryland
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Barnesville
St. Peter's Church
Monocacy Cemetery
Bealisville
William B. Hilton
South Korea Assembly backs crossing 38th Parallel
Tokyo dispatch says the South Korean Assembly unanimously approved a four point message to the United Nations forces. The request calls for crossing the 38th Parallel and urges immediate realization of eight U N proposals, total support for national unity, and aid for reconstruction and refugee relief.
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Tokyo
Usan
United Nations
38Th Parallel
U. N. General Assembly
Tydings Plans Maryland Campaign in Every County
Senator Millard E. Tydings, Democratic nominee for a fifth term, told more than 40 state party leaders he will campaign in every Maryland county and across Baltimore. Clarence W. Miles called it a potentially great campaign. meanwhile UN political committee in Lake Success moved to fast track Korea debate after adjourning to defeat a Soviet filibuster. Colesville tragedy: John Fitzgerald, 38, was accidentally shot by his own 419 gauge shotgun while squirrel hunting near Colesville in Montgomery County.
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Baltimore
Millard E. Tydings
Maryland
Clarence W. Miles
Tydings Citizen League
Sen. Tydings
Colesville
John Fitzgerald
Montgomery County
1800 Entries In Poultry Dept At Fair
Frederick Fair prepares for its 68th annual show with over 1800 poultry entries expected. The Poultry Department showcases pigeons, waterfowl, gold pheasants and partridges, with 800 entries turned away. The fair opens Tuesday at 9 am, judging to follow. weather forecasts predict clearing skies.
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Frederick
Sull
Alton Williar
Wilbar
Board of Managers
Plain Talk To Teachers At Leadership Institute
Dr. William A. Early former Virginia Education Association president and Arlington County schools head gave the keynote at Braddock Heights. He urged teachers to assume community leadership, warned against political neglect, and stressed that strong schools benefit all children. A panel followed on organizing professionalism, with workshops on ethics and procedures. Sunday worship linked to World Communion Sunday. Johns Hopkins’ Dr. John B. Whitelaw will summarize sessions.
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William A. Early
Virginia Education Association
Superintendent of Schools
Arlington County
Institute of Leadership Training
Braddock Heights
Early
America
John B. Whitelaw
Education Department
Johns Hopkins University
U S Considers Frederick Site
A special committee weighing sites for an 11 million dollar Quartermaster Corps research laboratory is examining about 280 locations including Cumberland Frederick and Salisbury in Maryland. The panel, after a two day closed session ended Sept 18, plans to reconvene within 30 days and may delay any announcement until it reports to the Secretary of Defense.
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Washington
Aite
Quartermaster Corps Research Laboratory
Maryland
Cumberland
Maryland State Planning Commission
Frederick
Salisbury
Chambers of Commerce
Secretary of Defense
Draft proposal foresees 23 million armed force for years
Washington reports House Armed Services Chairman Vinson forecasts revisions to extend conscription to 23 million soldiers for years to come, possibly a generation. Hershey urged four changes including longer service from 21 to 30 months and looser deferments, while Byers defended current standards. Army briefings continue with Navy, Air Force, and Marines set to testify. President Truman had asked delaying universal military training. Vinson cautioned about long-term planning.
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Washington
Sept
Vinson
D-Ga
House Armed Service Committee
Congress
Lewis Hershey
Selective Service
Hershey
Army
Clovis Byers
Air Force
Truman
House Committee
Color Television May End Up In The Courts
Washington reports color television may face court tests before regular commercial air. FCC decisions on color standards spark industry debate as broadcasters and manufacturers weigh legal challenges to further actions on color television.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
U.S. District Court
FCC
Dutcher Construction Wins Frederick-Washington Expressway Contract
Dutcher Construction Company of Queenstown wins a 924196 dollar contract from the State Roads Commission to grade drain and surface a divided highway section into Montgomery County. The project runs 1578 miles from Fire Tower Road Frederick County toward Urbana with a semi cloverleaf and service roads, total construction 3527 miles, with bids opened Sept 19.
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Dutcher Construction Company
Queenstown
Frederick-Washington
Montgomery County
State Roads Commission
Fire Tower
Frederick County
Frederick
Urbana
September Brings Wettest Month In A Decade
The Weather Bureau notes September 1950 as the wettest in at least ten years with 32.32 inches total through today, boosted by 7.16 inches in September. February, March and May also ran above normal, four days exceeded an inch of rain, and a warm spell peaked at 88. The forecast calls for continued cloudy showery weather into Sunday or Monday.
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Weather Bureau
W. O
Threaten Hotel Strike Looms as Delegates Gather
In Philadelphia on Sept 30 a teen crowd from the citys large hotels vows to stay open for a major convention and World Series opener next week despite a strike threat. AFL CIO has warned that unless contract demands are met by midnight tomorrow about 5000 employees may quit.
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Philadelphia
AFL
CIO
Judy Garland Freed From MGM Contract
Judy Garland won release from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer after a tumultuous period with the studio. The actress spoke of relief and optimism saying Isnt it wonderful as she could now accept screen or stage roles. The move ends her long running contract with MGM and opens new career possibilities.
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Hollywood
Judy Garland
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
State GOP Convention Held Today in Baltimore
Maryland Republicans met in Baltimore to nominate candidates for Governor U S Senator and Attorney General. Theodore R McKeldin, former mayor, was unopposed for Governor with 152 delegates. John M Butler led for Senate and D John Markey conceded. William A Gunter named Attorney General.
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Baltimore
Maryland
U.S
Theodore R. McKeldin
John M. Butler
U. S
D. John Markey
Frederick
William A. Gunter
Cumberland
Harry W. Nice
Lane
George P. Mahoney
Mahoney
Butler
Markey
Millard Tawes
Nice
Albert Ritchie
Herbert R. O’conor
O'Conor
McKeldin
Roy Tasco Davis
Montgomery County
Davis
Snow and chilly contrasts sweep central U S
A national weather snapshot shows warm conditions in the central part of the country giving way to winterlike snow in Montana and Wyoming with forecasts of more snow in the Dakotas. Cody Wyoming reports four inches of snow and Billings Montana about a half inch. Temperatures dip below freezing in the snow belt while the Great Lakes to Texas region remains in the 70s and 80s.
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Chicago
Montana
Wyoming
Dakotas
Cody
Wyo
Billings
Mont
Great Lakes
Texas
Atlantic
Minnesota
Pacific Coast
Southwest
Skunk Captured Twice Near Cincinnati Home
A persistent skunk at Dr. Barnet R. Sakler’s Cincinnati residence was trapped twice. Deputy Sheriff Raymond Cutter lassoed the animal from a concrete window well and hurled it 20 feet away. Later deputies John Reel and William Barnett killed the creature.
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Cincinnati
Barnet R. Sakler
Raymond Cutter
John Reel
William Barnett
Local Officials Outline Civilian Defense Plan in Frederick
Frederick county representatives attended a Friday meeting in Hagerstown where Maryland’s civilian defense program was outlined by Cal. David G. McIntosh II. County director Ernest Helfenstein Jr. Mayor Elmer Munshower and Edward Hartmann of the Chamber of Commerce joined regional officials to discuss an advisory defense council, county headquarters at Winchester Hall, and coordinated services from police to radiological support.
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Frederick County
Hagerstown
Cal
David G. McIntosh II
Maryland
Ernest Helfenstein, Jr
Elmer F. Munshower
Edward C. Hartmann
Chamber of Commerce
Allekany
Garrett
Washington
Helfenstein
Civilian Defense Council
Winchester Hall
Coun
Air Corps
Department of Interior
Charles K. Taylor
Martha Tavisr
Bernard Lorenzen
Elm Street
Taylor
Red Cross
New Windsor Soldier Found Alive After Missing in Korea
Pvt. Paul S. Robertson of New Windsor Route 1 was reported missing as of Thursday but is alive and liberated from captivity in Korea. Listed among American POWs freed by the U S 25th Division, he is the first from the area to be liberated. His parents Mr. and Mrs Ardhen Robertson were notified earlier. He is 19, unmarried, and had served only a short time.
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Paul S. Robertson
New Windsor
Korea
Defense Department
Associated Press
Robertson
U. S. 25Th Division
Ardhen Robertson
Rockets Level Uijongbu Firestorm in Korean War
General MacArthur's headquarters reported Uijongbu, 12 miles north of Seoul, died under a heavy rocket assault by U. S. Marine planes and Corsairs. The town was left a blazing ruin as Marines moved toward the 38th Parallel after a major bombardment and first use of Tiny Tim rockets in the conflict. Separately, statements of primary election expenditures were filed. Roger G. Harley led Republican House of Delegates bids with $268.89 spent, Claude R. Crum listed $68.98, and Edgar W. Feaster reported $52.20 for the Orphans Court race. A decree granted Reba Stockman Ramsburg an absolute divorce from Donald F. Ramsburg with child custody and costs.
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Jokyo
MacArthur
Uijongbu
Seoul
Thomas J. Cushman
U. S. 10Th Army Corps
Roger G. Harley
House of Delegates
Claude R. Crum
Edgar W. Feaster
Equity Court
Reba Stockman
Ramsburg
Frederick
Route
Donald F. Ramsburg
Baltimore
Edwin F. Nikirk
Voters Register for November Elections
Voters may register for the November elections on Tuesday October 3 and Tuesday October 10. Polls open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Revision Day October 17 allows transfers between precincts or districts but no new names will be added to the registration.
Soldier Convicted In Frederick Traffic Case
A Camp Detrick soldier, Bullock, 21, was convicted in Peoples Court on three major motor vehicle charges. He paid $6.45 in one case but was jailed for 60 days due to nonpayment of fines totaling $201.45. Bullock, arrested on Route 40 west of Frederick, faced speeds up to 95 mph, reckless driving, and no license. Collateral penalties added for several other drivers. Authorities included Troopers Whitney Rouzee and Myers.
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Camp Detrick
Peoples Court
Jal
Bullock
Edward J. Smith
Frederick
William A. Mutchner
Harold H. Hritko
Youngstown
William A. King
Waynesboro
George Cartoozos
Washington
Merkle T. Tucker
Jefferson
Edgar D. Didway
John W. Elkins
Walkersville
Agnes
North Koreans Claim They Are Still In Seoul
A Seoul report says the North Korean army communique claims Reds remain in Seoul, have killed or wounded about 1,900 Allied troops, and sunk a U S cruiser off the west coast. The Pyongyang broadcast was heard in Tokyo.
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Tokyo
Seoul
Pyongyang
Red Capital
Yardmasters To Get Increase In Their Pay
The White House announced a settlement granting 7 000 yard masters on U S railroads an extra five cents per hour plus an automatic wage adjustment as living costs rise. Deeds were recorded for major property transfers including a Lewistown farm sale of about 158 acres and a Wisner Street dwellings sale totaling around $25 000.
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Washington
White House
Julian M. Howe
Lewistown
Paul H. Anderson
Charles W. Lough
Walter J. Powell
G. Wilson Mercer
A. Owen Mercer
Wisner Street
MacArthur to broadcast surrender terms soon
Authoritative sources say General MacArthur will call on North Korea to surrender in a broadcast in his name tomorrow. The noonday broadcasts, in Korean, will repeat regularly and may demand unconditional surrender. Leaflets about the surrender will be dropped over North Korea as Allied forces mass near Parallel 38.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Asia
North Korea
North
South Korea
Seoul
Doctors Quiz Sen Tydings on Socialized Medicine
Senator Tydings told doctors he opposes socialized medicine and government by force, saying he would not support aims achieved with a shotgun. He defended McCarthy’s state department charges, praised Chiang Kai Shek, and commented on health insurance politics. Detroit obituary notes Henry Ford’s widow Mrs Ford to be honored at two o clock service.
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Baltimore
Tydings
Medical-Dental Society
Acheson
McCarthy
State Department
Chiang Kai-Shek
United States
Ford Detroit
Fong Motor Co
Henry Ford
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United Nations Assembly
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Washington New Road
Gunter
Herbert R. Duvall
Pierce Gaver
Miss Pearl A. Bader
Charles McC. Mathias
Merril F ¥. Wachter
Roy E. Bowie
John Derr
Midwest
Pvt. P. S. Robertson
Doctors
Sen
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