Two Captured Leaders In Prison Escape Hopped Ride On Train Here
Virgil Toney and Nick Derentheis, both 41, led the Western Penitentiary escape in Pittsburgh. They said they rode a Western Maryland freight train from Cumberland to Hagerstown, then to Baltimore where they were captured. One was injured when a steel cargo shifted. FBI involvement followed after authorities suspected their identities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Penitentiary
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Toney
Baltimore City
FBI
Pennsylvania
Western Maryland
Bers
Millard Horton
Derembers
Oakland
White
Ex-Government Official Indicted For Taking Pay For Influence
Former Agriculture Department official Cowart, 46, charged with taking payment for influence while employed. Indictment names Tom Foster and Jack Motley of Center Texas as co-defendants. Cowart already serving 18 months for a prior $1,374.40 repayment case. if convicted, max penalties include a $19,000 fine and two years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cowart
Agriculture Department
Washington
McGranery
Alexandria
Cowart
Baton Rouge
Center
Tex
Justice Department
Tom Foster
Jack Motley
Center, Tex
Capital Prefabricators, Inc
Tyler
Commodity Credit Corporation
Coward
Charles D. Bridgman
Texas, Grain Hig
Bridgman
Elaine
Obituaries continue with Hoover Walden and others
Obituary notices list Daniel Hoover of 60 years in Hagerstown and Bessie Hoover’s survivors including Catherine Smith Oliver C Raymond E Elmer E and five grandchildren. Harry R Walden of 958 South Lorust Street dies aged 68 leaving a large family and Nazarene affiliation. Funeral plans and locations at Rest Haven Chapel and Grove Funeral Home noted along with service details. Homer Lee Seriever to be buried at Rock Valley Christian Church with military honors. Webster D Harrison listed with state services and burial at church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Rebecca
Abbington
Hoover
Hagerstown
Christ Reformed Church
Pangborn
A. K. Coffman Funeral Home
Harry R. Walden
South
Lorust Street
Church of the Nazarene
Ethel L. Walden
Pan Ride+ nour
L. J. Mathna
J. V. Kunkle
Malcolm W. Walden
Harrisburg Pa
John J. Sobotov
Juan Walden
Shome
Rest Haven
Fred M. Henck
Homer Lee
Rock Valley Christian Church
Shirk
Webster D. Harrison
Vail Furnesh
Seal Drive At Halfway Mark in TB Fight
County residents fund the Christmas Seals campaign aiding the local and national Tuberculosis Associations. Dr Diehl notes most funds stay in the area, with one percent to research via the National Tuberculosis Association. The effort supports medical research, diagnostic tools, and educational programs through affiliated groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diehl
National Tuberculosis Association
NTA
Washington County
Admpt
Dr. Tieh
Fi . Tan
Eisenhower Ends Korea Trip En Route To Storm Trip
General Eisenhower completes a three day Korea tour flying from Seoul to Guam. He meets with South Korean President Syngman Rhee and Maj. John Eisenhower and receives briefings from top Far East commanders. A tropical storm threatens a cruiser as the plan heads toward the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Foster Dulles
Eisenhower
Korea
United Nations
Guam
Navy
Agana Air Station
Naval Air Force
Marine Drive
Apra Harbor
Helvena
Syngman Rhee
Maj
John Eisenhower
U. S
Mark Clark
Far Eastern
James A. van Fleet
Man Arraigned On Rape Charge In Maryland Court
Robert B. McKinley 41, father of eight, was arraigned in Circuit Court on an information charging rape of his 13 year old daughter. Also charged with incest and perverted sex acts, he resides at Westview Homes and came to Haverstown from Cumberland about 18 months ago. The alleged assault occurred November 23 after taking her to a show. Police had sought him for days before arrest. He mumbled yes to requesting court appointment of counsel. Trial slated within weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. McKinley
John S. Hollyday
McKinley
Westview Homes
Haterstown
Cumberland
Joseph D
Jdunge Mish
Funeral Monday for Mrs Wallace at Independence Mo
Mrs David Willock Wallace mother in law of President Truman dies at 90 from cerebral thrombosis. Funeral planned Monday in Independence Missouri with President Truman and Mrs Truman attending a private ceremony. White House requests no flowers and the Trumans will travel by train in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
David Willock Wallace
Truman
Independence
Trumans
White House
Wallace
Service News from Hagerstown and Army Exercises Abroad
A Hagerstown date line reports arrests after a raid on a liquor store. In military notes, Sgt. Paul K. James of Williamsport and Pfe. Earl A. Cole of Knoxville participated in Exercise Frosty in Austria. Pie. Paul Sprinkle of Waynesboro serves with I Corps in Korea, and Kenneth R. McClure has been promoted in the Navy while MecChire has Navy enlistment details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Auatria
Paul K. James
Francis W. James
Williamsport
Salakammergul Mountains
Austria
U. S
Pfe
Earl A. Cole
Mary J. Cole
Knoxville
Salzkammergut Mountains
I Corps
Korea
Pie. Paul
FE. Sprinkle
Lester J. Sprinkle
Houte
Waynesboro
Kenneth R. McClure
USN
MecChire
Warren L. McClure
Linenin Street
Navy
Naval Air Base
Alameda
California
Stock Market Notes and Prices Across Firms
A historical stock market snippet lists Allied Stock Market 9st Div Bld, Allied Farmers & Merchants Bank with 1.00 and 24 26% figures, Natl Bank 1.50 48% 51, Nicod Nat Bank 1.00 2A a4 Hag Trunt Co A 328, Potomac Edison 3.60, Pid 4.70 201 W.P. Prior Com 2.00 2 30, Hag Gax Pid 6.90 85 200 Viet Prod. Corp 40, 3M 416 Fair Stock Landis Machine Common 275, Landis Tael Common 50, Frick nm 2% 45, Frick Pd 3.00 BBP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Natl Bank
Nicod, Nat
Bank
Trunt Co
Potomac Edison
W.P. Prior
Gax
Viet
Prod. Corp
Land
Assault cases and sentences listed in Williams court
Front of Wolfe's store area reports multiple defendants in a Williams court. Goldie Shipper, pro sitution, 100 fine and one year suspended sentence in the Women’s Reformatory. James Weagley Jr jailed eighteen months for attempted robbery. George Burke two years for burglary with lengthy prior record. Romeo R Jennings two years for perversion after prior New York time. Clarence Feigley three years for robbery. Edith Mong one year for receiving stolen goods. Richard E Roberts five years suspended in House of Correction for robbery. Ragan Haupt three years for larceny. Earl Bachtell two years for breaking and entering. Martha Joyner two years for prior trouble, Reformatory for Women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
Wiliams
Goldie Shipper
Reformatory
James Weagley, Jr
Correctina
Mish
George Burke
House of Correction
Burke
Romeo R. Jennings
House of Cortortion
New York State
Clarence Feigley
Marshall Norris
Edith Mong
State Reformatory
Richard E. Roberts
Feigley
Ragan Haupt
Earl Bach ‘Tell
Eneiing
Martha Joyner
Air Force reports losses amid night interception near Seoul
In Korea near the attack site enemy planes bombed but did not penetrate defenses. The Air Force announced five Allied planes lost that week three to ground fire a Panther jet to other causes. Sabre pilots fought four MiG 15s as ground fighting along the front in November left 45,000 Communists killed wounded or captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Seoul
Prince Invites Wm. Klassen at Colonial Parlor Exhibit
Prince invites William Klassen to view a miniature Colonial parlor scene in a hotel lobby. The display recreates early cabinet maker furniture, china, glass, chandeliers, and textiles in a life-like, period-detailed replica. Klassen says 700 hours were spent on each room, with wide media praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Wity
Industry Members On WSB Ponder Quitting In Coal Wage Dispute
Industry members of the Wages Stabilization Board faced a pivotal decision as they ponder resignations over Truman's coal wage order. The Chicago board had seen seven industry members resign in protest, while the national board’s actions sparked plans for possible new resignations and deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSB
Washington
Wigs Stablization Board
Chicago
Truman
John L. Lewis
Trunan
Eisenhower
Ij the
National Board
James Delmay
Houston
WSA
Pother
Archibald Cox
Charles C. Killingworth
Cox
Meyer
Ryder
Detroit
Indiana
Wisconsin
Chicago Board
Suhoc
Thomas Fp, Whelan
MacArthur Calls Clear Solution to Korean War
General Douglas MacArthur, former Far East commander, told a New York audience that a clear definite solution exists for Korea though conditions have changed since his dismissal. He warned U S policy risks world war and isolationism, criticizing President Truman and urging loyal support for the new administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Waldorf-Astoria
Far East
Truman
Remington Hand, Inc
Korea
ManArthur
Manchuria
Red China
Formosa
MaceArthur
U. & Friends
Also Mentioned on This Page
Consumer's Credit Department
Nicodemus National Bank
Washingham Street
Summit Avenue
H. B. Mongan
A. G. Crankleton Electric Co., Inc
Center Square
Greencastle
East Lee Street
Maryland
Eakle’s Drug Store
West
Washington St
Phome
Stree
Bisex
Sateens
R&g
West Washington
Mrs. Wallace
Lquer
Levi Benner
Stock Market
Allied
Chrysler
J. ¥. Waggoner
Summit Ave
Prince
Wm. Klassen
Rusco
America
Herusco
Clus Uy
Geers
Ua Sa Con
Baer
Iol
Torshagtion
Alereys
Aueco
Phare
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