Miss Chadwick Breaks English Channel Swim Record
Florence Chadwick of San Diego swam from France to England in 12 hours 28 minutes to smash the women’s record set by Gertrude Ederle in 1926. Shirley May France of Somerset was several miles behind and near exhaustion. Chadwick completed the 32nd successful English Channel crossing as the fifth American to do so.
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Shirley May
France
Dover
England
Florence Chadwick
San Diego
Cal
Associated Press
Chadwick
Gertrude Ederle
Miss Chadwick
Shirely May France
Somerset
Maya
Cap Griz Nez
Democratic Picnic Date Is Changed to Thursday
President C William Hetzer of the Democratic Club announces the county wide Democratic picnic will be moved to Thursday August 24 from August 19. He says Governor Lane approves the change to allow clerks and others to attend, notes the Young Democrats hold theirs on August 15, and confirms the event remains at Williamsport Community Park with free activities and the town band.
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C. William Hetzer
Democratic Club
Lane
Hetzer
Williamsport
Cars Damaged In Morning Crash On West Franklin Street
Two cars were slightly damaged in a collision early today on West Franklin Street. Walter Manspeaker, 21, was stopped for a light when a car driven by Richard C. Warrenfeltz, 21, Gapland, struck the rear of his vehicle. Total damage estimated at about $0.
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West Franklin Street
Walter Manspeaker
Richard C. Warrenfeltz
Gapland
Hagerstown Trust Sells At 26 50 A Share
In a public sale before the court, ten shares of Hagerstown Trust Co stock traded at 26.56 dollars per share this morning.
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Hagerstown Trust
Hagerstown Trust Co
Russia to use veto on U N Korea proposal at meeting
Lake Success Aug 8 Russia expected to veto again to block a U S resolution on Korea while the Soviet plan calls for inviting Red China and Red Korea to talks and immediate hostilities pause. The U S proposal condemns North Korea and urges diplomatic action to end fighting and limit spillover.
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Russia
U. S
Korea
Lake
United Nations
Red
South Korea
Jakob Malik
38Th Parallel
Lake Success
Security Council
Council
Trvgeve Lie
General Assembly
Lie
U.N
Washington County reports perfect preinduction show for draft exams
William A. Tobias, Selective Service coordinator for Washington County, says all men called for preinduction exams appeared on schedule. Nationwide, many counties report high no-show rates, while another group is slated for testing in Martinsburg. State totals show about 20 percent failure to report for preinduction physicals, with penalties of up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine.
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Washington County
William A. Tobias
Selective Service
Men
Martinsburg
Henry C. Stanwood
FBI
Three Hurt In Evening Accident In Hagerstown Area
Falls sent three people to the hospital for minor injuries. Marlene Swope 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Swope Hagerstown Route 3 fractured right arm Elaine E Smith 428 East Franklin Street and Lola Abernethy 46 Charles Street ankle injuries were treated and discharged from the emergency room.
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Falls
Marlene Swope
Raymond Swope
Hagerstown
Route 3
Elaine E. Smith
East Franklin Street
Lola Abernethy
Charles Street
Strike Continues At Iron Works Here
The CIO United Steelworkers local strike at the New York Central Iron Works plant persisted into the fourth day with no settlement in sight. Officials reported ongoing picketing and said there were 20 incidents of disorder.
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CIO United Steelworkers
New York Central Iron Works
Tacion
Hearing Set on Naming Trustee in Oris Estate
A hearing is set for August 23 before Judge Joseph D. Mish on a petition to appoint a committee to manage Steve Oris estate. The filing by Catherine G. Baker as next of friend cites mental disability and notes an estate valued at $9,232.31. Oris, born in Hungary and naturalized in Frederick County, has lived in Washington County with no U S relatives.
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Steve Oris
Lauren Ridge
Joseph D. Mish
Catherine G. Baker
Steve Orisa
Oris
Mish
Francis H. Urner
Steven Oris
Madeas
Hungary
Frederick County
Washington County
United States
Northern Avenue
Farrie Withdraws From Sheriff Race
Michael Farrie withdraws candidacy for sheriff of Washington County subject to the September Democratic primaries. Farrie, a former governor of the Loyal Order of Moose, filed his candidacy earlier this summer.
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Michael Farrie
Washington County
Wounded Shatzer Brother Wounded in KoreaFourth Shatzer son wounded in action in Korea
Wounded Pvt. Paul E. Shatzer son of Mr and Mrs Phillip Shatzer 411 West Washington Street was slightly wounded on July 29 according to word from the Army. He is the third Shatzer to be wounded in action with brothers John and Phillip wounded in World War II and later returned home.
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Paul E. Shatzer
Phillip Shatzer
West
Washington Street
Korea
Secretary of the Army
Paul
Shatzer
John
Italy
Phillip
Hagerstown
Pvt
Charles Shatzer
Infantry
Louis A. Shatzer
Campaign Drive Presses Ritchie Road Link On
The article argues for rebuilding the Hagerstown Smithsburg road and completing the Smithsburg to Camp Ritchie route to boost national defense. It cites Congressman Fallon briefing the case for Frederick Washington expressway and notes Governor Lane and State Roads Commission officials discussing action.
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Camp Ritchie
Hageratown- Smithsburg
Smithsburg
Wagerstown- Smithsburg
Hagerstown
Camp
Congressman Fallon
Baltimore
Frederick- Washington
Fallon
House
Maryland
Washington
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Washington- Annapolis
Rep
Governor Lane
Robert Reindollar
State Roads Commission
Davis Says He's In Race To Stay
Silver Spring Maryland August state Senator Roy Tasco Davis of Montgomery County says he is in the race for the Republican nomination for governor until kicked out.
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Davis
Silver Spring
Roy Tasco Davis
Montgomery County
Breaching Of U S Center Line Sparks American Concern
Headlines report heightened worry as Red troops breaching the Naktong River line threaten allied positions in Korea. U S 8th Army notes the breach as primary concern with thousands crossing and several regiments involved near Taegu Chinju and Pusan as U S forces push toward Changnyong and Taeju.
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Tokyo
Naktong River
Korea
South
U. S. 8Th Army
Naktong
Reds Slip Through Near Pohang in Korea Report
South Korea’s army reports a Red Korean force, possibly up to 1000 troops or guerrillas, slipped within five miles of Pohang on the east coast. Pohang lies about 70 miles north of Busan, near Ygdok on the Sea of Japan, placing Communists behind Allied lines if true.
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8Th Army
Korea
Posang
Pohang
U. S S. First Cavalry Division
Pusan
Ygdok
Sea of Japan
Red Koreans keep 340000 strong force with 200000 reserve
A refugee Chinese from Korea claims the Red Koreans field 340,000 soldiers and may mobilize a reserve of 200,000 Chinese Reds if fighting worsens. Wang Kung-Wen, once head of the Chinese Overseas Association at Seoul, adds the North Korean unit totals 200,000 North Koreans, 80,000 Koreans trained by Chinese Communists, and 60,000 Japanese.
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Formosa
Korea
Wang Kung-Wen
Chinese Overseas Association
Seoul
Eed
Local Soldier Wounded in Korea Action
Cpl. Jack Dofflemeyer, 20, son of Mrs. William Powell and nephew of William H. Stum of 417 Indiana Avenue, was listed as wounded in action in Korea. He had served two years in Tokyo with the First Cavalry and hoped to be discharged soon. He attended Winter Street School and worked on the Monninger farm before enlisting.
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Heta
Jack Dofflemeyer
William Powell
William H. Stum
Indiana Avenue
United States
Army
Tokyo
First Cavalry Regiment
Jack
Winter [Street
Charles Monininger
Huyetts
Keedysville Boy Wounded in Korea Telegram Reports
A Keedysville area boy, Pfc. Charles H. D. Hager, 18?, was slightly wounded in Korea. The telegram to Mrs. Ruth Griffith said the wound was not serious and did not specify the date. Hager attended Keedysville School, worked on a local farm, and lived with his aunt Mrs. Ella Hammond. he would have completed three years of enlistment in February 1951.
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Keedysville
Korea
Ruth Griffith
Route 1
Charles H. D. Hager
Pfc. Hager
Rang Burber
Ella Hammond
Little Hagerstown Girl Causes Excitement at Hyattsville
A five horsepower siren at the Hyattsville fire hall triggered panic during a church supper crowd when an ambulance was called to Route 246 for Mary Louise Davis, a back sprain case from Frederick hospital. The child, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Davis of the city, was treated and sent home after a physician evaluated her condition.
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Mountainview Park
Hyattsville
Mary Louise Davis
Lester Davis
Frederick Hospital
Approximately 69 Hagerstown Marines to join active duty
About 69 members of the Volunteer Reserve units 5-19 and 5-11 in Hagerstown likely head to active duty soon. The Marine Corps announced that 50,000 of 150,000 volunteers will be called between August 15 and October 31, with 30,000 more, mainly aviation, following later. Lieutenant James R. McCarter, commander here, awaits orders as nearby reservists report for duty.
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Hagerstown
United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps
Marines’ Volunteer Reserve
Hageratown
State Armory
James R. McCarter
Marine Volunteers
McCarter
Western Maryland Railroad
U. S. Marines
Never To See Children Again
John Henry Grant, 32, aircraft engineer, convicted of attempting to wipe out his family with a time bomb, was barred from seeing his two children Marie Ann five and Robert Earle two after a divorce granted to Betty Grant. He faces a possible 129 year term for cruelty and attempted murder over a $25,900 insurance scheme. The bomb was found before an April 17 flight. no one injured.
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Los Angeles
John Henry Grant
Betty
Marie Ann
Robert Earle
Grant
Lattimore Urges Seating Communist China at U N
Owen Lattimore urged admitting Communist China to the United Nations as a step toward making Asian countries "our willing associates" while warning the move should follow Nehru’s idea and not appease Soviet Russia. He said the spread of Communism must be checked in Asia and cautioned against relying on Asiatic allies to hold the line.
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Peterborough
N. H
Owen Lattimore
China
United Nations
Lattimore
United States
Nehru
India
U. N
Russia
Asia
Sen. McCarthy
Korean Crisis At A Glance
The report outlines rapid U N and allied actions in Korea with Marine and infantry movements toward Chinju under strong Red artillery fire. Red forces threaten Taegu near Kumchon while air and sea actions target Seoul railyards and front concentrations. Naval support aids Inchon and Seoul as Russia faces a Security Council veto challenge over Korea. House considers auto wage price controls and talks of excess profits tax. Marines call up 80 000 reserves.
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U. N
Chinju
Naktong River
Kumchon
Taegu
U. S
Red Held
Vyongdok
Seoul
Fronta
Tanchion
38Th Parallel
Inchon
Russia
Security Council
Korea
Washington House
Marine Corps
Fewer Japanese Beetles Reported in Hagera Town
Signs in infested areas indicate the peak has passed with traps in the North End showing fewer beetles daily. County Agent Mark Miller notes remaining activity mainly in northern districts and corn fields with a new uptick not expected until next week.
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Hageratown
Mark Miller
MacArthur Says Yank Drive On Chinju Resumed
General MacArthur's headquarters announced the American advance toward Chinju on the South Korean front has resumed. Troops were clearing isolated enemy pockets as of the latest dispatch. U S casualties for the 24 hours to Monday 5 a m totaled 10 killed 50 wounded and seven missing, including Navy Marines and Air Force but excluding the 24th Army Division which had not reported.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Chinju
America
Navy
Marines
Air Force
24Th Army
Crops Suffer Dry Weather Urges Rainfall Aid
County Agent Mark Miller says drought has stressed young alfalfa corn and garden crops and that a soaking rain would help the late apple crop while peaches are less affected. Ground remains unusually dry despite light sprinkles as cooler weather persists with a forecast for warmer, clear conditions.
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Mark Miller
Keedysville
Travis Knode
Weather Bureau
Washington
Ifair
One of 18 Navy enlistment hopefuls rejected
From the local Navy recruiting office last month only one of the 18 recruits was rejected due to a physical deficiency. Chief Leo Kelly estimates about three of four applicants fail to qualify for various reasons including dependents, rating, or other physical or mental deficiencies.
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Navy
Leo Kelly
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Reindollar
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Truman
Congress
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U.S
Taeju
Changnyong
U. 8
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Company D
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Corps
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