Bank Robbery in Havana Loots Royal Bank of Canada Branch
Havana police reported eight to ten men in a policeman’s disguise robbed a Royal Bank of Canada branch after 3 p.m. taking about 552000 in U S dollars and Cuban pesos from the vault and cashier’s cage. The gang, armed but nonfatal, left behind unused cash and fled with typewriter and adding machine covers for wrap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Havens Bank
Royal Bank of Canada
Esteban Juncadella
Histor
Lincoln
Nebraska
National Bank and Trust Company
C. A. Sorenson
Prado
National Capital
Heaviest Rain Along Potomac Drops Over District
Overnight rain along the Potomac totaled 1.12 inches with Edgemont reservoir station recording 0.64 inch. A storm hit Washington D C at about 6 p m with a 54 mile per hour wind causing detours from fallen trees and flooded streets. One person was injured when a chimney blew through a house roof. A recipe line appears unrelated to the weather notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgemont Reservoir
Potomac
Washington, D. C
Spy Witnesses and Aiding Suspicions Stir Cold War Tensions
The article describes Miss Bentley a key witness for the House Un-American Activities Committee, accused of wartime espionage and alleged contact with Soviet agents. It also details a habeas corpus writ to the Soviet Consul General for Russian teacher Oksana Kosenkina, who will reportedly return to Russia, amid diplomatic controversy and U.S. reactions.
New Church To Be Dedicated At Camp Ritchie
Camp Ritchie August 12 The Church of God at Friends Creek will dedicate a new building Sunday August 18 with all day services led by Rev. Ruth Shindiedecker. Morning speaker Rev. S A Kipe Gapland and Rev. Levi Waga man South Mountain. Afternoon speaker Rev. W A Herpick Boonsboro and Rev C W McGaha evening speaker. Bethel Church choir will sing across services. Former pastor to participate. Local church notices follow with meetings and social events listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Ritchie
Church of God
Friendscreek
Ruth Shindiedecker
S. A. Kipe
Gapland
Levi Wagaman
South Mountain
W. A. Herpick
Boonsbore
C. W. McGaha
George Eby
Military Road
Madeline Biser
John Davis
Philip Gaver
Lantz
Gary Harbaugh
Bobby Mcafee
Cascade
Nina Nichols
Annette Willis
Detroit
Mich
Helen Shatzer
Baltimore
Highfield
A. Klotzman
Blue Ridge Melody Makers Formed by Woodrow Schindledecker
Woodrow Schindledecker of Cascade has organized a new musical group on MIllary Road after returning from Washington. Mondawon Lodge on Millary Road hosts Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Joseph Atkinson in Baltimore. Tobin to Accept Labor Secretary Post in Boston confirms he will not seek governor race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Est Park
Baltimore
Joseph Atkinson
Mondawon Lodge
Millary Road
Woodrow Schindledecker
Cascade
Washington
The
Blue Ridge Melody Makers
Governor considers tax cuts amid Maryland surplus
Governor Lane weighs tax relief options as Maryland shows a more than 20 million dollar surplus. He seeks detailed revenue projections before final action, including potential exemptions and limits on increases to earned and corporate income taxes. A comptroller analysis and board study of 1949 prospects are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Lane
Maryland
State Comptroller's Office
Board of Revenue Estimates
Berlin Blockade Sparks Calls for No Compromise
German and Russian zone reports describe punishments including jail for crop theft in Saxony and creamery piracy in Mecklenberg. The American Military Government expands radio teletype to replace landlines if needed. Berliners in the U S sector rally 5000 backing CDU leader Jacob Kaiser against any settlement that favors the Soviets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Saxony
Mecklenberg
Berlin
U. S
Christian Democratic Union
CDU
Jacob Kaiser
Berlin Deadlock Behind Moscow Talks Anew
Soviet, American, British and French representatives may meet Molotov again as secrecy surrounds moves to resolve East West differences over Berlin. Diplomats in London expect a Kremlin reply to Soviet Berlin ideas possibly today, signaling a test of Moscow talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Sea
Russia
Berlin
Kaiser
London
Kremlin
Moscow
United States
Britain
France
V. M. Molotov
Russian Consul Defief Court Writ
A writ seeks return of Mrs. Kosenkina held at the Soviet Consulate where she fears return to Russia and possible danger. Common Cause Inc claims she is detained to prevent testimony before the House Un American Activities Committee. The case centers on compulsory access to the teacher by authorities after she was taken to the consulate by Lomakin on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald Tribune
Dickstein
Russia
Justice Dickstein Presses Immunity Case In Kosenkina Writ
The Herald Tribune reports Justice Dickstein says the consul general and staff immunity does not shield Mrs Kosenkina. He insists Lomakin must produce her and obey the writ, adding that immunity protects only the official, not the person. The piece also notes the Washington County Rural Letter Carriers picnic set for August 18 at Boonsboro park at 6:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Cottage
The
Herald Tribune
Justice Dickstein
Lomakin
Washington County
National Rural Letter Carriers ’Association
Boonsboro Park
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.S
Roger’s. Jewelry Store
W. Washington St
Concord
Gabardine
Smart Man
Avawar
S. Potomac St
Miss Bentley
House Un-American Activities Committee
New York
State Supreme Court
Oksana Stepanovna Kosenkina
Jacob M. Lomakin
State Department
Common Cause, Inc
Lomekin
Mrs. Kosenkina
FBI
Gimen
Red
Mundt
Bentley
Supreme Presidium of
Soviet Union
Anatol Gromov
Roney’s
N. Potomac St
Western Tours By Rail
California
Yellowstone Grand Canyon
Banff
Mathias- Miller Co. Travel Opt
Potomac St
Rusco
Church Street
Stork
Rome
Juliet
Romeo and Giullietta
Italy
Europe
Chrysler Corporation
Dodge
de Soto
Plymouth
Chrysler
Central Motors
S. Potomac
Crouse
North Prospect St
Sea Bass
Jersey Trout
Red Bass
Norfolk Spots River
Schult
Commodore
Howard
Travelo
Zimmer
Woodley
Wisconsin Ave
Maryland and Virginia
Oak Grove Trailer Court
Alexandria
Temple Trailer Village
Telegraph Rd
Duka St
Wagirstown — Kno
Verlne
Nortunn
Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk
Havre DE Grace Rt
Philadelphia
Havre de Grocesper’s of
Troy Laundry
Beccil
Smith Furniture Co
Frankiis
Cille
Professional Arts
Consumers Credit Service, Inc
Petomsc
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!