Campus bans planned communist debate at University of Maryland
Governor Lane ordered the University of Maryland to cancel a scheduled debate on the College Park campus after learning Philip Frankfeld of the Maryland District of Columbia Communist party was listed as a speaker. The event was to feature Australian ant-Communist 8. C. Schwartz opposing Frankfeld on the question Is Communism a friend of America.
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Baltimore
Lane
University of Maryland Today
College Park
Philip Frankfeld
Maryland District of Columbia Communist Party
8. C. Schwartz
Frankfeld
America
All-Bran helps husband avoid harsh laxatives
A letter from Thyra Nelson touts using Kellogg's All-Bran to end nightly pills and medicines for six years, praising meals of All-Bran to stay regular. It claims good results after ten days and offers a double money back guarantee by sending an empty carton to Kellogg's in Battle Creek, Michigan.
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Thyra Nelson
Union Wash
Kellogg’s
Battle Creek
Mich
Debate cancellation at College Park campus noted by university president
The university president sought to prevent a debate at College Park as Dr. Byrd stated he canceled the event after learning of the plan. Byrd confirmed he acted earlier in the day before receiving Lane's input.
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College Park
Byrd
Lane
Army Reserve Unit Activated in Hagerstown Area
A new 9242nd ORTSUTC Holding and Recon signment Point unit was activated at a Hotel Patterson dinner. Lt. Col. Earl P. Schiotterbeck commands the local unit, with Lt. Col. Carl J. Schlotterbeck as executive officer, as officers train for a possible embarkation supply point. Noted speakers included Maj. Gen. Hartle, Maj. Gen. Byron, Capt. Ebbitt, and Mayor Mills.
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9242Nd
Ortsutc
Patterson
Donald MceGrayne
Maryland Military District
Hagerstown
Seaboard
Earl P. Schiotterbeck
Carl J. Schlotterbeck
Col. MacGrayne
Russell P. Hartle
Joseph W. Byron
Joseph M. Ebbitt
Frederick
Herman L. Mills
Boston to install tip proof boxes in busy intersections
Officer James Coogan demonstrates new tip proof boxes for downtown Boston. The devices, painted with luminous paint, include an escape hatch and a heavy metal base. The article notes cinema counts: the United States had 18,351 motion picture theaters in 1949 and Europe had 52,344.
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Boston
Mass
James Coogan
United States
Europe
Mercersburg To Get Art Gallery
An art gallery will open September 1 at the Mercersburg home of Thomas Danaher, an instructor at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. The gallery will be public and host exhibitions lectures and movies to promote art education. It will feature national and local art as well as photography craft pottery glassware furniture and more.
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Mercersburg
Thomas Danaher
Washington County
Painting classes for children led by Dana Her
A local program offers painting lessons for youngsters guided by Dana Her. The initiative aims to foster creativity and provide structured artistic activity after school hours.
Meeting Broken Up By Fire In South Hagerstown
A meeting of the South Hagerstown Fire Company was halted at about 9 15 when the fire alarm rang. Firefighters rushed to a car fire at First and Chestnut Streets and brought the blaze under control within minutes. New by laws of the company were adopted before the alarm.
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South
County Seeks Regionwide Weed Cutting Law
County Agent Mark Miller says farmers demand a county wide weed cutting program and some want it made law. Thistle and milkweed drive the problem this summer and spraying is not timely. He notes one farmer favors a legislative ordinance, as rural Washington County lacks a county wide enforcement mechanism beyond Hagerstown.
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Mark Miller
Miller
Maryland
Hagerstown
Washington County
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