Chinese Reds Seize Changchun Amid Allied Evacuation
American observers Jack Pond and Rigg, U S military attache, were reported missing as Communist forces surrounded Changchun and seized the railway station and Yamato hotel where they stayed. Chinese government troops, aided by home guards, faced 40 000 Communist troops closing in on the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Pond
Portland
Ore
Changchun
Masterson
Yamato Hotel
Rigg
Pond
U. S
Winchell Acquitted of Libel Accusation
Philadelphia April 19. Walter Winchell newspaper columnist and radio commentator was acquitted by a Federal court jury of libel and defamation of character. Hartmann, a Columbia University professor, had sued for 500000 damages against Winchell and Triangle Publications, Inc.
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Philadelphia
Walter Winchell
Electrical Workers Meet Westinghouse Strike Talks Resume
Officials of Westinghouse Electric Corp and the CIO United Electrical Workers met again in Pittsburgh on April 19 to seek a settlement of a strike that has left 78 000 production workers idle for 94 days across a dozen states. No progress hints were given. A separate conference for 10 000 lamp division workers under the general Westinghouse contract was also underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Cio-United Electrical Workers
Westinghouse
FBI Law Enforcement Conference Set for March 1 at City Hall
Fred Hallford announced an FBI law enforcement conference to be held at 7 p m Wednesday March 1 in City Hall courtroom. Attendees include police officers from Frederick and Washington counties. Topics include the National Stolen Property Act and photography in law enforcement with an FBI lab tech presenting camera types used in police work.
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Fred Hallford
Baltimore
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
City Hall
Frederick
Washington
Death of Jane E. Reeder at 19
Jane E. Reeder daughter of Otho and Mrs. Reeder of Trego died at Schnauffer Hospital Brunswick at 9 35 am after illness. She was a member of Pleasant View Church of the Brethren and Boonsboro High School senior class due to graduate in June. Surviving: parents brother Charles and grandmother Mrs. Laura Reeder Boonsboro. Body at Eastlateral home Boonsboro. Services Sunday at 2 30 pm officiated by Rev Austin Cooper and Rev George Snyder with interment Boonsboro Cemetery.
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Jane E. Reeder
Otho C. Reeder
Trego
Schnauffer Hospital
Brunswick
Pleasant View
Edward G. Morgan Dies in Baltimore at 56
Edward G. Morgan 56 of 2242 Norway avenue died Thursday morning at 8 20 in University of Maryland Hospital Baltimore from an abscess of the brain. Inter by trade, he was a son of Andrew C. and Martha A. Morgan. Survived by wife Mary E. and one son Pvt. Robert Morgan US Army, sisters Fannie Via Nellie Fisher Bessie Worthington, and brothers Joseph and William Morgan. Services Sunday at 2 PM at his sister Mrs Worthingtons 29 Armstrong avenue with Rev. G I Rider officiating. interment Rose Hill cemetery. Body to be removed from Suter funeral home today.
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Edward G. Morgan
Norway Avenue
University of Maryland Hospital
Baltimore
Andrew C
Martha A. (Rohrer) Morgan
Grace A. B. Church
Mary E
Pvt
Robert Morgan
U. S. Army
Fannie Via
Nellie Fisher
Funkstown
Bessie Worthington
Hagerstown
Joseph Morgan
Williamsport
William Morgan
Suter
Worthington
Armstrong Avenue
G. 1 Rider
Rose Hill Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Frock and Carmack Losses
Frock family thanks friends for sympathy shown at the death of Vernon Richard Frock and extends gratitude for floral tributes and pallbearers. Mrs Myrtle N. Frock and son Norman express appreciation. Mrs Virginia Carmack thanks friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of her husband.
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Sarmack
Virginia Carmack
In Memoriam Carbaugh and Campbell
In memory of Morlie H Carbaugh who died April 19 1943 and Theodore Campbell who departed life April 15 1945. Adv wife Gertrude and Adv wife and children note a cherished husband and father is gone and a place remains in the home.
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Theodore Campbell
Japanese Radar Efforts and Leadership Failures Analyzed
Wilkinson notes Japan lagged in fire control and air radar due to policy, jealousies, and poor liaison. Early warning radar existed near Tokyo, but high frequency tubes and efficient electronics were scarce, allowing Allied jamming. Japanese scientists showed potential if properly led.
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Wilkinson
Navy
Army
Imperial Palace Grounds
Tokyo
Bat
Japan
Urges Rejection of Latest Airport Building Program
Senator Brewster of Maine urged colleagues to reject the latest multi billion airport program arguing states should channel requests through state agencies while cities could seek funds directly in a compromise measure. The plan calls for 3509,000,000 in Federal money over seven years with state matching and differs from Senate and House versions.
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Washington
Brewster
Maine
Senate
House
PTA GROUP REQUESTS COUNTY BOARD ANSWERS ON SCHOOL CONDITIONS
The PT Association demands a clear report from the County Board on actions taken and future plans regarding school conditions. A twenty minute spokesman slot is planned followed by an open forum with audience participation. Invitations go to 33 County PTA groups and all county candidates.
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Paga
Broadway Wayside Association
Washington County Council of Parent Teacher Associations
Elizabeth H. Foltz
Rail Unions to Discuss Raise in Chicago Monday
Rail unions plan talks in Chicago to review the board recommendation and meet with Brotherhood representatives on Monday. The 25 percent freight-rate request follows arbitration awards April 3 boosting 16-cent hourly pay for about 1,256,900 railroad workers. The panel supported limited changes and upheld wage patterns to avoid inequity.
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Chicago
Brotherhood
Truman
Billion Loan Offer Opens for Russia Talks
Washington reports the United States suggests Russia start negotiations within two months for a 1 billion loan from the Export-Import Bank. Officials note talks may cover Soviet Balkan trade pacts and Russia's possible joining of the UN IT0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Russia
United Nations International Trade Organization
Classic Chicken Pastry Pot Pie and Corn Souffle
Disjoint the chicken and simmer with vegetables in water until tender, remove meat, strain stock, and make a gravy from flour melted fat stock and cream. Layer meat in casseroles, add hot gravy, cover with pastry and bake at 425 for 20 to 25 minutes. Corn Souffle with eggs milk butter salt corn green pepper and parsley bakes at 325 for 35 minutes.
Hagerstown Live Stock Prices and Ranges
Market report lists cattle prices by category including stock steers per 100 lbs 14.20 to 6.20 and stock heifers per head 46 to 69, dairy cows 74 to 126, calves graded averages around 18.60, lambs 17.00 to 24.50, pigs and shoats 10 to 19.50, stock sows 72 to 108, hogs 13 to 15 ceiling, and other livestock values across categories.
Survivors recount mine blast and rescue efforts
Survivors describe a blast at a mine where the train cars were thrown and smoke filled the area. Crockett Hungate and his crew rushed to the entrance and back to the low level, encountering several bodies including Paul Price and Frank DeWeese. Rescue teams battled fumes, air lines, and limited gas masks until help arrived. Officials suspect a gas pocket triggered by an explosive charge.
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Crockett Hungate
Paul Price
Hungate
Frank DeWeese
Paul
Aol
Martin
Jacob Bailey Given 60 Days In Jail On Disorderly Charge
Jacob Bailey, 67, of Elizabeth street, was sentenced by Magistrate M. V. Bosteller to 60 days in Washington county jail after conviction on a drunk and disorderly charge. He had appeared in court Monday and received a 60 day suspended sentence on a panhandling conviction.
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Jacob Bailey
Elizabeth Street
Washington County
M. V. ‘B. Bosteller
Bailey
Yeoman Brumbaugh Honorably Discharged From Waves
Grace Geraldine Brumbaugh entry daughter of Mr and Mrs R N Brumbaugh was honorably discharged from the Waves at the U S Dayal separation center Washington She reported for duty May 18 1944 and served at the U S Naval Training Center Bainbridge Md
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Grace Geraldine Brumbaugh
R. N. Brumbaugh
State Lime
U.S. Dayal Separation Center
Washington
Yeoman Brumbaugh
Navy
U. S. Naval Training Center
Bainbridge, Md
Markets Closed For The Weekend In 1940s Good Friday Observance
Financial and commodity markets mostly closed for Good Friday with several exchanges in New York Chicago London Montreal and Toronto shutting down. Chicago livestock marts remain open and London Canada security operations end for the weekend while New York stock market and Winnipeg grain exchanges plan Saturday reopen.
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New York
Chicago
London
Montreal
Toronto
Canada
Winnipeg
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J. Arthur Speicher
Summit Ave
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Milly
Danzer Metal Works Company
FBI Law Enforcement
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Gertrude
Beck’s Restaurant
Jonathan Street
SEA Food Pt
Haddock
Schindel, Rohrer & Co
Potomac St
John L. Lewis
Williamson
W. Va
PT Group
N. Mulberry St
T. H. Galloway
What
Charlotte Adams
Standard Insulation Co, Toe Penna, Ave
Concord
Rudy
Hamilton Corner
Bikie
Shey Hagerstown, MD
L. F. Beecer
Best Haven Chapel
Rau
Wurlitzer and Knabe Pianos
Shockey
Yeoman
Brumbaugh
Fountain Service
Lydia Z
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lobells
W. Washington St
Cts
Preston Road
Fountain Head
Standard Insulation CO
Pennsylvania Avenue
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