United States pushes for guided atom bomb missile
Weekend talks at Newport reveal Air Force aims for a guided missile capable of carrying an atom bomb to 5 000 miles at speeds faster than sound. Gen Carl Spaatz notes no defense exists against such a weapon and urges U S to lead in development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Rel
Fien
Washington
Air Force
Tom
Carl Spaatz
Hoyt _ Vandenberg
Spante
United States
Vacu-matic Carburetor Promises Gas Savings
Wisconsin inventor promotes the Vacu-matic Carburetor Co unit as automatic and easy to install, claiming it saves gasoline by vacuuming through a supercharge principle. The ad invites readers to request free particulars by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jearn
Wisconsin
Vacu-matic
Carburetor Co
State St
Wauwatosa
Wis
Adv
Varying Views On New Credit Rules
Debaters disagree on the impact of new credit rules with 24 month financing panels and 15 month limits. Auto dealers see mixed effects while department store managers anticipate lower sales on credit. A furniture retailer foresees little change if wages stay strong. Experts note a shift toward financing new cars and a probable rise in demand for used vehicles.
Obituaries continue with multiple local notices
Obituaries for several local residents note deaths and funeral plans. Mary Elizabeth Kennedy Bennett of 343 North Jonathan Street died suddenly with services at Zion Baptist Church planned Tuesday afternoon. Betty Ford Johnson of 43814 North Jonathan Street died after a brief illness with funeral announcements to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E.K. Bennett
Mary Elizabeth Kennedy Bennett
North Jonathan Street
Francis Kennedy
Max
Henry Kennedy
Zion Baptist Church
H. L. Pinu
Rose Hill
Caldwell Funeral Home
Betty Ford Johnson
Betty F. Johnson
Hagerstown
Andrew Ruse
Ockers Thankful For Generosity From Broad Donations
Volunteers plan to clear debris at the Ocker home tonight and begin rebuilding tomorrow. HK L Millis reports near $2000 raised from Hagerstown and county residents plus contributions from Towson Williamsport and Martinsburg, including Fairchild Aircraft employees. Crilley and Baylor join Mills to supervise fund expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocker
HK. L. Millis
Hagerstown
Towson
Williamsport
Martinsburg
Fairchild Aircraft Division
Mills
Grover C. Crilley
C. Neill Baylor
Mr. Mills
Berlin violence haunts Potsdamer Flat riot and arrests
In Potsdamer Flats a riot led to the capture of Headen deputy chief of the American information services division by Russian soldiers. Headen was returned to U.S. authorities. Franz Erdmann, head of Berlin’s Soviet controlled criminal police, was released after arrest by British sector police. The area remains a tense no man’s land with police on high alert as western envoys pursue talks with Molotov over Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No-Man’s Land
Potsdamer Flats
Headen
Potsdamer Plats
U.S
Franz Erdman
Olympic Stadium
Erdmann
Erdman
Paul Markgraf
Berlin
ADN
Markgraf
Johannes Stumm
Merkgraf
Markgrat
Potsdamer Platz
Koescener
Roldier
U. S
Russia
V. M. Molotov
Forsdamer Square
Diatz
Snake Antic Prizes Awarded After Tree Find
A box containing prize winnings was left in a tree after a snake was sighted near a family of flying squirrels. A South street housewife reported a litter of four kittens with one born without right leg. Winners are urged to call the Herald-Mail office to collect cash prizes. Tips are accepted by the Daily Mail weekdays 9 to 2. News items noted. mother bats carry newborns as young cling to fur while seeking food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Street
Herald-Mail
Daily Mail
Woman Photographer Lorraine Masters Dies in Waynesboro
Lorraine Grosanickle Sipes Masters, owner of Pen Mar Studio, died Saturday at Waynesboro Hospital from heart disease. Known in Waynesboro studios with Charles D. Karna, she was a respected figure in photography circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Grosanickle
Sipes) Masters
Pen Mar
Waynesboro Hospital
August 73 Hail Storm Ravages County Fields
The July style hailstorm caused five bushels from a cut corn field while Libe rtytown area roads required road scrapers to clear six inch deep hail. Orchardists fear renewed losses as hot moist days fail to materialize. The storm battered Charles Smith farm with severely damaged corn stalks and ears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Baga
Hagerstown
Keedysville
Libertytown
Charles Smith
Men Sought for Air Force Cadet Classes in Local Area
Army recruiting station reports few applicants for Air Force Aviation Cadet Training. A special recruiting team will interview on September 17 18 and 20. Capt John E McCure notes 1947 48 cadet class size 200 300. October 1948 class to reach 1000 with 1949 rise to 2000 3000 per class. High school grads eligible if they pass a two year college equivalent test. Approved applicants will be notified for exams and screening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Army
John E. McCure
Virginian Held For Parole Inquiry Here
James Washington a 26 year old Black man was arrested by city police here on a tip from a Jonathan Street resident and held for investigation on a suspected parole violation in Virginia Washington said his home is Charlottesville Virginia and he is wanted there The report also notes a separate note that Hugh H Hunter of Baltimore was appointed Chief Engineer of the Public Service Commission succeeding Paul L Holland who resigned Hunter a 1928 West Virginia University graduate is from Berkley Springs West Virginia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Nissler
Maugenaville
Kutztown, Pa
Public Schools of
Pennsylvania
Lawrence Tomkins
John Ringer
Hagerstown
Eltenton
Leo V. Powers
Portland
Oregon
Mr. Powers
Summit Avenue
Veterans Hospital
Rachael Powers
Grant’s Pass
James Washington
Virginia
Washington
Charlottesville
Jonathan Street
Baltimore
The
Public Service Commission
Hugh H. Hunter
Paul L. Holland
Hunter
Berkley Springs
W. Va
West Virginia University
Miss Bentley Sheds Light On Russia Spy Ring
The article details Miss Bentley’s planned testimony on how Russia sought secret information. It notes ongoing investigations into Chambers and Hiss, with tense sessions and unidentified witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bentley
Russia
Heiress Louise Overell to Marry LA Policeman
Louise Overell, 19 year old heiress, plans to wed Robert Cannon, 28, a former Air Force gunnery instructor and radio patrolman, in May or June next year. Cannon’s divorce from his second wife will not be final until May, and he and Overell have known each other since last March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Beutah Louise Overell
Miss Overell
Robert Cannon
Air Force
Omaha
Neb
Bob
Ruth Cannon
Stockton
Calif
Cannon
Laverne del Santo
George
Bud) Gollum
Walter E. Overell
Newpart Harbor
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Spaats
Navy
Key West
Congress
Vandenberg
Joint Chiefs Group
Omar Bradley
Adm
Louis EB
Danferd
Naval Operations
Geiger’s
E. Antietam St
Ess & Dee
Charlies McCullough
Charles McCullough
Hancock
Washington County
William Henry Corrier
Bucks Valley
Fulton County
Snyder-Roland
Mt. Pleasant Union Church
Breezewood
Philip Priesser
Ockers
Credit House Furnishing
Rogers
Helbros-Benrus Watches
Equip. CO
Waynesboro
Bentley
War Department
Hassan
Chambers
Hiss
J. Peters
Red Underground
Carl
George Crosley
Special
Senate
Louise Overell
Pas Hat Ae
Veng V
HE Sykes, Baer
Alexander Hotel
A&p
Goetze
SWIFT
Sunnyfield Fancy Creamery
Ritter
Treet
Prem
A&p Fancy Grapefruit
Old Virginia
Inter
Potomac Street
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