Truman reshuffles RFC top command amid controversy
President Truman dismissed RFC chairman Har Jev. Hise and Harvey Gunderson from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation board and named three new members C Edward Rowe Walter B Cosgriff and W Elmer Harber. The reshuffle aims to revitalize the agency amid congressional scrutiny.
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Truman
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Congress
Commerce Department
Trumar
Har Jev. Hise
Lustron Corporation
Nevada
Mr. Truman
Statf
Sawyer
White House
White House Spokesman Said Mr. Truman
Hise
Harvey Gunderson
William EB. Willett
Maryland
Walter Lee Dunham
Michigan
C. Edward Rowe
Massachusetts County Court Ofstice
Gunderson
Minnesota
Willett
Coneriff
Harber
Dunham
Rowe
Four Children Die In Truck Crash Near Mattawamkeg
A truck carrying 41 children from a picnic went out of control near Mattawamkeag Maine. Four children died Norma Malone Ava Pare Leonard Gallant Judy Osgood and others were injured including two adults from East Millinocket. Driver Joseph Pare said setting sun blinded his view.
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Norma G. Malone
Norman Malone
Leonard Gallant
Eicht
Alfred Gallant
Judy Osgood
John Osgaod
Banger
Walton League Sends Local Boy to Camp Week
Walton League reports a local boy enjoying a week at the Bay Sront Camp in Sinonquine, funded by league members. Caryl Schiotterteck, president, notes a UD-yearnid Macerstayn bar as a sponsor and praises the league’s community support for the rural area. Festival details at St Dan’s Church, Friday service and guaranteed watch repair offered by Spencer's Jury Opp. Ctr Pall Ady.
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Hagerstown
Bay Sront
Siniqnine
Izaak Walton
Caryl Schiotterteck
Leagie
Watcl
Spencer's Jury
Pall Ady
Diplomats Hope Harriman Trip Clears Formosa Policy Confusion
Washington reports that Harriman’s Far East visit helped settle questions about the United States stance on Formosa. He returned from Japan after meeting General Douglas MacArthur, insisting there is no change in policy toward the island’s defense against Communist forces.
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Formessa
W. Averell Harriman
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India
China
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Tuialad Neapile
Asia
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Truman
Japan
Douglas MacArthur
Pate
State Department
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Chiang
Far East
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Cuang
Formosa
Tokyo
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Arthur
Defense Department
Larrimnan
Carriman
Obituaries: Martin and Younkins Pass Away in County
Charles William Martin, a lifelong farmer near Reid, died suddenly at his home from a heart attack after a week’s illness. Survived by wife and children, with services at Cedar Groves Mennonite church. Also William Edward Younkins, prominent Middletown District farmer, died at Washington County Hospital. Survived by wife, children, and siblings. funeral at Myersville United Brethren Church with interment at Myersville cemetery.
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Charles William Martin
Charles Williams Martin
Reid
Oelock
Muniel
Sally MecNamee Martin
Maugatsville
Held
Evears
Cedar Grave
David
Abersole
Gireen
Kauffman Reiff
Albert
AL RK
Mennimite Churet
Abram Baer
Pando
Olohingen
Lewieville
Oho
William Edward Younkina
William Edward Younkins
Middletown
Washington, County Hospital
Jota
Elizabeth Reeders Younkins
Myers
Vile United Brethren Charet
Tesides
Wis Widew
Mary
Bessie Younking
Dauetters
Marvil Toms
Midaletown
Russell Moser
Albert Reeder
Roonsberos
Carmie
Guy
Fred
Chairence Edwin
Boenshora
Sally Butts
Clayton Heffner
Frederick
Zella Mebride
Jasper
Lewis
Marrin
Qaithershares
Stephen Rabie
Myers- Vile Ulb
God Arbutus Guiindsony
Richetherserait
Donid Lee
Doe Iseph Wayne
Richard Engen
Bothaet
Webster Ivodvad
George Leson
Test Huey
Schmidt
Iptes Manor
Oop
Wiliam A. Herpich
Hwerrmann
Dist
Samples Manor
Iosburer
No Scare Buying Among The Men
The National Association of Retail Clothiers and Furnishers said there has been practically no scare buying of men's clothing. A nationwide survey of stores in Sf communities and across the country found only scattered reports of shortages in work clothes nylon and some shoes. Store volume to date this year was about three percent below last July.
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Washington
National Association of Retail ‘Clothiers and Furnishers
Waseination
Farrie Withdraws from Democratic Primary Bid
Michael Farrie explains his withdrawal from the upcoming Democratic nomination race, citing reasons tied to party support and his candidacy. He notes firm decisions guided by recent developments and backers including Edward Rawhuwd.
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Michael Farrie
Aher- Highubject
New PM Martin air hues order reported by Glenn Martin Co
The Glenn Martin Company announced today it has received a substantial order for a large number of its PM Martin air hues. Funeral notices list services for Mrs. Harriet Elizabeth Riley and others, with burial at Samples Manor Cemetery. Widespread community notices include rental inquiries and local ads for soil and hauling services.
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Glenn F. Martin Company
PM Martin Air Hues
Local Man 92 Crochets Rugs As Pastime For 20 Years
A 92 year old local man, Peter Pence, crochets rugs from morning until evening, claiming it keeps him active and content. He retired from the railroad after 47 years, says his work keeps him feeling useful and explains each rug differs due to handmade design. (Continued on Page 22, Col. 7)
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Peter Pertram Pence
E. T. Rouzee
South Motomac Street
Pence
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Peter B. Pence
Poodle
Pin
Nan
Peter Pence
Shenandoah Valley Railroad
No Takers To Offer for Free Taxi Rides
Chicago experiences a failure of demand as Artz, days after offering free rides, reports no customers. He cruised for three hours and admitted no one accepted his birthday stunt advertised on his father’s windshield.
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Chicago
Reobert
Art
Student Reporter Is Learning Fast in Minneapolis
A student journalist in Minneapolis studies police department operations as part of a Minnesota journalism course. The article mentions a seafood prep item at a local eatery and notes incidental parking-advertisement details, with a brief aside about costs and a university setting.
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Minneapolis
Jones
Minnesota
Schol
Ford
Youth Nabbed In Bank Hold-Up Suspect From Kentucky
Joseph W. Nolen, 25, of Whitely County Kentucky, held on $100000 bail after speeding arrest in Maryland. FBI tied him to July 26 Cincinnati Union Trust Bank robbery with two revolvers found in car and cash in socks. Two brothers, John Milton 22 and Ballard 20, also sought in related crimes including Dayton sporting goods store robbery. Bond set after preliminary hearing, awaiting removal to Ohio.
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Cincinnati
Lell
Joseph W. Nolen
Whitelyn County
Maryland
Here
FBI
23Rd Union Trust Company
FHI
Nolen
John Milton Nolen
Ballard Nolen
Land
Joseph
Ballard
Dayton
Joseph Nolen
U. S
Ernest Volkart
Ohio
Charges Dropped In Rubbish Case At Halfway
Two half way residents Cecil Shaw and Arthur Poole were arrested on dumping and burning rubbish charges in a public alley behind Linenin Avenue. Magistrate John Hetzer released them after ruling the alley’s status as public or private raised a point of law. Deputy Sheriff Leister Isanoyte said complaints prompted the investigation and photo documentation.
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Halfway
Linenin Avenue
John Hetzer
Cecil Shaw
Arthur Poole
Leister Isanoyte
Sherif
Airway Vacuum Cleaners Ad Includes Contact
Classified ad advertises Airway vacuum cleaners with contact Karl Michael at phone 5408 for sales, parts, and service. Includes brief prompt to call for information and service.
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Karl Michael
First Hose Outing Wednesday August 30
The annual First Hose Fire Company picnic will be held the afternoon and evening of Wednesday August 30 at Brewers Meadows along the Conocheague above Kemp's. The picnic will be open to any members and tickets may be obtained at the company’s hall.
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First Hose Fire Company
Brewers Meadows
Conocheague
Kemp's
Murray Wins Oklahoma Democratic Nomination in recount
Johnston Murray secured the Democratic nomination for Oklahoma governor after a recount reduced his margin over William O. Coe to 962 votes. The State Election Board will certify the result. Coe claimed fraud, while Murray called for party unity for the November race against Republican J. Ferguson. Murray is son of former governor Alfalfa Bill Murray.
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Oklahoma City
Johnston Murray
Oklahoma
Murray
William O. Coe
State Election Board
Coe
Supreme Court
J. ©. Ferguson
Pawnee
W. H
Bill
Record Load For Transocean Trip
A Pan American World Airways Stratocruiser arrived in Frankfurt on Aug 10 with 7 passengers aboard, reportedly the largest ocean crossing by a regular flight. Onlookers joked it looked like Neal's Ark as 4 paying travelers and a nine member crew disembarked. All passengers were U.S. Army personnel or dependents bound for routine assignments, including 44 children nine years old or younger and nine infants.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Pan American World Airways
Stander
Local Bazaar Notes and Ads Highlight Groceries and Services
A fragment lists Jubilee peaches watermelons and cantaloupes from Turner’s near San Sharpsburg Pike with repair ads for watches clocks and jewelry. It also mentions Saum’s at 21 Jonathan Street and Hale Sfaven Golden East with Walter V. Spessard in Smithshure, indicating local shop offerings and promotions.
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Turner
Tight Race In Idaho Primary Leads Clark in Dem race
Idaho results show D Worth Clark leading for the six year U S Senate seat with 26 475 votes to 25 409 for Glen H Taylor after 779 of 839 precincts. Compton I White 114 507. Republican Dworshak assured for four year term. Welker leads GOP six year nomination. Governors hopefuls Wright and Jordan set for November matchups. Local district winners include Gracie Prest and John T Wood. James Hawley and Hamner Budge favored in the second district.
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U. S.senate
Idaho
D. Worth Clark
Glen H. Taylor
Clark
Pocatello
Taylor
Compton I. White
Henry C. Dworshak
Senate
Dworshak
Bert H. Miller
Clauda J. Burtenshaw
Rick College
Rexburg
Herman Welker
Bing Crosby
Calvin E. Wright
Len Jordan
Mre
Gracie Prest
John T. Wood
James Hawley
Jry
Hamner Budge
Monkey Business It Was For Sure In Los Angeles
A dubious emergency call led police to a Los Angeles home where a snarling pet dog had tangled its leash in a telephone cord and toppled the wall. The operator reported a violent struggle but could not hear responders. authorities traced the line and found the scene to be the pet’s mischief.
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Los Angeles
Viola Shore
Anthony
Peanut Nite Friday at Funkstown Legion Fair
Community event listing notes Peanut Nite on Friday August 11 at Funkstown American Legion. Mentions vendors Slappy Hale Haven South Haven Golden East and Newman Packing House with references to iPhone 74 and Smithsburg Maryland for local participation and product showcase.
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Funkstown American Legion Adv
Hale Haven
South Haven
Golden East
Newman Packing House
Smithsburg
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Ceb Lary & Yards
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Meaander Hotel Bldg
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Brad Restringing
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