Local Notables Attend Charity Circus Night In Hagerstown
The Loyal Order of Moose hosts an August 21 charity event featuring three noted fans Dick Hemphill Bill Munna and Edward Grout performing with a troupe under the Knmeatt Kelly Tent of the Givens Fank Association to aid local projects. Kenneth Jensen, winner of a 150 prize in the Fisher Body Craftsman Guild, has totaled 475 from annual model car contests. The piece also notes employment trends, a dog and kittens story, and old tavern history along the National Pike.
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Tagerston
Rogers Brothers
Hagerstown Lodge
The
Loyal Order of Moose
Dick Hemphill
Bill Munna
Edward Grout
Deal Knmeatt Kelly
Givens! Fank Association
Fanal
Grout
Moorse Lodge
Etvic
Kenneth Jensen
West Side Avenue
Fisher Body
Jensen
Hagerstown
Gaither Lewis
Hagerstown Rt. 5
Mickey
Lewis
Record Number Of 14000 Pupils To Enroll In County Schools
The county expects a record 14 000 pupils to start classes September 10 as principals estimate enrollments. Superintendent William M Brish notes 900 pupils will be new admissions and crowded classrooms will push some classes into cafeterias. New buildings will ease some pressure but several schools will still require cafeteria space for elementary and high school classes. Hagerstown High leads with 1400 students, while Clear Spring Braden and Fountain Dale face crowded conditions.
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Arish
Atera
Clear Spring
Braden
Dismissal of 90 Cadets Sparks Probe Demands
The dismissal of 90 West Point cadets for cheating triggered calls for a Congressional investigation of the Military Academy. Senator Young urged a probe into the academy including its football program and potential influences on sports.
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Washington
West Point
Military Academy
Young
Congress
West Point in turmoil over mass exam cheating scandal
Blaik criticizes how the United States Military Academy expelled cadets for cribbing. He hints at his possible involvement while noting the honor system breakdown. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Collings cites over emphasis and says many football players cheated to study less.
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West Point
N.Y. Ave
Rob Blaik
United States Military Academy Today
Young Blaik
Grap
Btink
J. Lawton Collings
Army
Senators
Even Chillier Weather Tonight Across the Region
The Weather Bureau warns of a drop to near 48 degrees with light blankets advised for sleep. Daytime highs will struggle to reach 72 to 78 degrees as northerly winds push in cooler air. A separate Washington storm caused flooding, power outages, and a critical injury from lightning.
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Weather Bureau
Washington, D.C
West Point Ousts 90 Cadets Over Cheating Scandal
West Point announces the expulsion of 90 cadets for violations of the honor code after an examinations scandal. Col. James Leer said the post and corps were stunned as the academy’s 149 year tradition faced a sharp test of ethics.
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Hudson
Army
James Leer
West Point
Corps of Cadets
Armermere
Leer
August Term Of Circuit Court Opens On Monday
The August term of Circuit Court will open Monday morning with Associated Judge George Henderson presiding in Chief Judge Mish’s absence on vacation. The term is largely procedural with no criminal trials docketed, though last year a special Grand Jury investigated the shooting of State Trooper Lauren Ridge by Steve Orvis after a standoff.
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Circuit Court
Au- Rusea
George Henderson
Cumberland
Joseph B. Mish
Hk Ue
Lauren Ridge
Steve Orvis
Orvis
Northern Avenue
Economist Says Dollar At Bottom Now
University of Miami economist Dr Reinhold Wolf says the dollar will not fall much further. He notes the dollar today buys about 3. a cent of merchandise compared to 1939, the lowest since 1947 when it bought 52.8 cents of goods versus 1939.
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Miami
Pia
University of Miami
Reinhold Wolf
Canada Smashes Narcotics Ring in Montreal
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police report breaking Montreal’s largest narcotics ring, arresting five men and seizing $20000 in narcotics after a year long investigation aided by U S medical agents. Detectives expect two more arrests. James R Lemieux heads the criminal investigation branch and links the ring to the international dope syndicate headed by Charles Luciano.
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Montreal
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Noel Courtois
United States
James R. Lemieux
U.S. Senate Crime Committee
Chartes (Lucks
Fatalities Reported In Colorado Floods Near Big Thompson
Fort Collins Colo Aug 4 One man was dead and other fatalities feared as waters from a cloudburst surged down the Big Thompson River and other streams in northern Colorado. Patrolman McSpadden said there were bound to be fatalities as floodwaters washed away houses and carried cars from roads. Three separate creeks were reported in the river after the storm. The downpour struck east of the town of Paterson Park near the Rocky Mountain National Park boundary.
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Fort Collins
Colo
Thompson Canyon
Cloudhurata
Rockier
Pater Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Troubles Begin For Communist Youth Festival in Berlin
Delegates desert the East German festival in Berlin as western youth groups report a growing stream seeking asylum. Police block exits while West Berlin organizes camps and screening to handle potential refugees during the two week event.
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Berlin
East Berlin
West Eren
Young East
Reyman Communiste
West Berlin
West
Iron Curtain
Hhomer
East Germany
Two Big Catches Of Bass In River
Two anglers from Williamsport report large bass catches in the Potomac River after a three day trip to Dam No. 5. Lloyd Stevens and Buddy Lizer brought home 28 legal size bass and catfish, all on live bait. R N Stevenson and G H Hicks from Gearhart used artificial lures for 12 bass near the Railroad Bridge, including a 2.46 pound fish.
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Potomac River
Lloyd Stevens
Buddy Lizer
Williamsport
Dam No
R. N. Stevenson
G. H. Hicks
Gearfoss
Pennsylvania Railroad
Dack Kirby
Williamspart
Hassal
Potomac
Peron Government Attacks Last Of Independent Papers
In Buenos Aires on August 4 the government radio attacked La Nación the lone major independent newspaper remaining after La Prensa’s closure. It accused La Nación of not joining pro government presses in denouncing August railway bombings as foreign in origin. The paper reported explosions and railway strike developments with no editorial comment.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Juan Jr. Peron
la Naclon
la Prensa
la Nacion
Ber
Storm Warning Issued For Miami Region
The Miami Weather Bureau issued an advisory at 5 am about an Atlantic tropical storm centered near 81.7N 60.9W, about 225 miles east-southeast of Hermida, with winds near 60 mph and gales outward up to 160 miles. Ships advised to head north.
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Miami
Fla
Miami Weather Bureau
A. m
RST
Hermida
Tax Collector Faces Housewife Revolt In Texas
Washington reports the No 1 tax collector John B Dunlap a Texan by birth and now Commissioner of Revenue avoids comment on handling a Texas housewives revolt over social security taxes for domestic help. Marshall residents argue amendments place domestic workers under social security and contest constitutional issues. Snyder said he would not intervene and declined public correspondence guidance.
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Washington
John B. Dunlap
Dunlap
Nallas
Jayne Apaut
Internal Revenue Service
Marshall
Texas
Marshall Housewives
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Ton
Emily ‘Post
Kentucky Primary Thinned Voter Turnout Forecast
Kentucky held a statewide primary with only about a quarter of eligible voters expected to cast ballots. Weather, candidate activity, and lack of major issues were blamed for the anticipated poor turnout despite large eligible voter rolls.
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Lewisville
Kentucky
Repubdiicana
Red negotiators dig in on 38th parallel buffer zone
U N advance headquarters reports Lt. Gen Nam Il says Red delegates will not budge on a cease fire buffer along the 38th parallel. Allied Tokyo release says the demilitarized zone would lie north of present battle lines, a shift in official stance. Additional CIA division notes accuse Russia of meddling and China’s weakness fears, then withdraws the statement for typographical errors.
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Korea
Red
Kasong
38Th Parallel
Nam Il
Tokyo
Civil Information and Education Division
Alied
Yalu River
Lnes
U. N
Civil Information and Edur Lcation Division
China
Donald R. Nugent
Sétion
Real estate surge as dozens of lots and several dwellings sell
Deeds filed with the Clerk of Court show many land and home transfers in and near the city. Purchasers include Robert K R Wolf and wife Knog Carnes and wife on Williamsport Pike and Russell S Welty and wife to Charles W Selby and wife on Hagerstown to Cearfoss Pike. Several parcels in Colonial Park change hands including those to Anna I Horst widow and Harald F E Snively and wife.
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Hasgerstown
Robert KR. Wolf
Knog Carnes
Williamsport Pike
Russell S. Welty
Charles W. Selby
Hagerstown
Cearfoss Pike
Karl Dinsmore
Anna I. Horst
Colonial Park
Anna N. Horst
Harald FE. Snively
Norman Paul Will
Man Held on Worthless Checks Charge
James Faith aged 68 of Clear Spring Route 1 was jailed on a $400 bond for passing worthless checks. Sheriff's officers arrested him after a local store manager accused him of writing two checks on June 23 and July 4 without funds. The checks were for $15 and $12.
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James Faith
Clear Spring
Car Stolen From Fairgrounds In Mt. Airy
George D. Gue of Mt. Airy reports to City Police that his 194% Pontiac sedan with license number 484-778 was stolen from the fairgrounds last evening around 7 30.
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George D.gue
Mt. Airy
Fairgrounds
Chewsville Garbage Debate Aims at County Legislation
Chewsville residents raise complaints about waste dumping prompting a county parley. The Board of County Commissioners and state lawmakers discuss a proposed act to empower regulation of garbage and offensive waste within unincorporated towns, including Chewsville.
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Chewsville
Board of County Commis
Flowers
Chewaville
Twest
Apedisnosa
Legisl
Eldridge
Burhans
Annapolis
Daily Mail
Bloom
Chews
Ville
Legislation Move Briefly Deliberated by Council Delegates
In a tense session the house prepared bills with county commission cooperation and Delegate Aloany aiding. A new measure labeled Henge Bill No. T1 was introduced amid ongoing discussions about Chewsvilla as noted in continuation on Page 2 Cal. 4.
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Flack
Aloany
Canintiselonera
Chewsvilla
UN Troops Face Resistance in Korea Fronts
United Nations forces met stubborn Red resistance on Korea west of Yonchon with mortar and artillery support. On the central front UN forces repelled an enemy attack after heavy bombardment. a patrol fight occurred northwest of Korangpo near Kaesong where truce talks stall.
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U.S. Eighth Army
Korea
United Nations
Eighth Army
Yonchon
Reds
U. N
Sireas P
Korangpo
Kaesong
Two Charged With Reckless Driving After Collision
City police charged Elmer S. Campbell and Edgar E. Shoap with reckless driving after a 2 am collision at Mulberry and Franklin Streets. Campbell, 43, of Aoonsboro Route 1, drove west on East Franklin Street while Shoap, 22, of Hagerstown Route 6, went south on North Mulberry Street.
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Roth
Mulberry
Franklin Streets
Elmer S. Campbell
Aoonsboro
Edgar E. Shoap
Hagerstown
Army Rotation Policy Extended in Far East
Brig. Gen. Bryan L. Milburn announced the Far East rotation policy will extend to all soldiers, with Korea personnel eligible after six months of service. Eligible enlisted in Korea meeting minimum requirements before June will be rotated home by Sept. 1. officers’ rotation remains possible but not required.
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Korea
United States
Far East
Bryan L. Milburn
Milburn
D Ps
Giien
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