Dulles and Eden Open Talks on World Problems
Dulles and Eden begin discussions on global issues amid Sino communist tensions and U.S. policy shifts. Britain aims to assure no Korea-wide expansion, with Churchill and Eden seeking assurances during talks, as Stassen and Dulles tour seven European capitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulles
Eden
Chuang Xai Shek
Eisenhower
U.S
House of Commons
Britain
Churchill
United States
Harold Stassen
Mutual Security Agency
Bonn
Germany
Red Stores Hit From Air Over Northwest Korea
Allied fighter bombers struck a Red troop concentration east of Kangdong, with 18 Communist buildings destroyed. Airmen noted three secondary explosions and two fires, while B-29s pounded a 43-acre supply center south of Siriwon. The report, filed from Seoul, notes fog obscuring the target area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Kangdong
Korea
U.S. Fifth Air Force
Siriwon
Ridiculous ad promises comfort with dubious springs
A garbled promotional notice touts a supposedly life changing product from Rice, Inc advocating releases using springs and straps. It invites readers to send name and address to Adams, N.Y. for full details and a “new and different Rice Method” claiming freedom and comfort, with no cast or pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toner
Toman
Reeve
Williams, Rice, Inc
Adams
N. Y
Port
AFL Leaders Study Election Vote Analysis
AFL leaders meet at the Monte Carlo Hotel to review Labor's League for Political Education analysis of last year’s election. They consider extending the April 30 cleanup deadline for the International Longshoremen’s Association amid calls to purge crime and corruption. The council may act if crime remains, while President Meany questions the ability of 60,000 affiliates to fully reform. The NY Crime Commission ties ILA officers to extortion and rackets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL
Miami Beach
James P. MeDevitt
Labor Federation
Labor
League For Political Educatin
McDevitt
Mutv Inter Council
Monte Carlo
AFL International Longishoremen’s Association
George Meany
Meany
New York
New Jersey
Joseph P. Ryan
Ryan Union
Ryan
New York State Crime Con
Mayor Hawken Makes First Toll Free Call to Hagerstown
Williamsport Mayor Richard Hawken makes historical toll free call to Mayor Herman Mills of Hagerstown but Mills is away. Mrs Mills answers, completing the first test since Williamsport dial system conversion about 15 years ago. Attending officials include Town Clerk Adam Harsh Councilmen Charles Lizer Warren Seymour and C P manager R D Wilhelm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hawken
Williamsport
Hagerstown
Hawken
Herman Mills
Mills
Adam Harsh
Charles Lizer
Warren Seymour
R. D. Wilhelm
Eldridge Seeks City Elections Change to Synchronize with Federal Vote
County Commissioner Clarence Eldridge proposes amending the city charter to hold municipal elections with presidential elections. Attorney Francis H. Urner will present the plan to the Mayor and Council, with a potential vote March 24. If approved, future terms start December 1 instead of April 1, and the plan would take effect in 1958 creating May primaries and November general elections.
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Clarence
WV. Eldridge
Thur
Francis H.urner
Urner
McCarthy Launches New Probe On State Department
Senator McCarthy-Wisconsin launched a fresh Senate inquiry into the State Department. He refused to name witnesses but said three workers would be called first, noting the probe may take more than a day. Jenner said the committee will also probe the UN Army and State Department for corruption and mismanagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McCarthy
R-Wis
State Department
Senate
Secretary of State
Dulles
Ile
Department
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
Sen
Jenner
R-Ind
Sen. McCarran
United Nations
Army
House UN - American Activities Committee
iWay
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Oveta Culp Hobby
Federal Security Agency
Hobby
Jack Beardwood
Senators Push for Tighter Police Response to Crime
In Annapolis senators debated steps to curb rising violent crime in Baltimore area. Proposals favored stricter jail time, longer probation, and hard labor for assault, while some argued headlines exaggerate danger. County rates down but city remains volatile. The session noted foot patrols and more officers as possible measures, amid public protests over a librarian murder-robbery. Roald Amundsen’s South Pole discovery was noted in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Barton
D-Balto
Leonore M. Naylor
Hefferbert Id Baltoist
Beverly Ober
Anne Arundel
Baltimore
Baltimore City
Sen
Whitehead Says He Will Run If Backed For Governor
LOVINGSTON Virginia February Del Robert Whitehead a GOP leaning anti organization Democrat said he would run for governor if assured sufficient financial backing He conceded he lacks funds offering only time labor and heart and asked for contributions within three weeks If funds fall short he will return the money and seek reelection to the House of Delegates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovingston
Robert Whitehead
Democrats
Virginia
Whitehead
House of Delegates
Mrs Leon Keyserling Quits $10,500 Post
Mrs Leon Keyserling wife of former President Truman's chief economic adviser resigned a $10,500 government post just before the administration change. Sen McCarthy had accused her of communism but the Commerce Department Loyalty Appeals Board cleared her. She led the international economic analysis division of the Office of International Trade and resigned January 19 from that post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leon Keyserling
Truman
Keyserling
Sen. McCarthy
R-Wis
Commerce Department
Loyalty Appeals Board
I Office of International Trade
Department
Mayor Mills Proposes Two City Overpass Plans
Mayor Herman L. Mills outlines two overpass concepts for Hagerstown with cooperation from Western Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroads federal authorities and the State Roads Commission He says planning has cost 35000 and that one plan would connect near Washington Square to West Antietam Street while the other links to South Prospect and West Baltimore Street Both plans have been reviewed by engineers and state surveyors in recent weeks with a March 24 election looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman L. Mills
West End
Maryland
Pennsylvania
State Roads Commission
Hagerstown
Washington Square
West Antietam Street
Prospect Street
South Prospect
West Baltimore Street
Obituary notices for Jon Johnson and family
Jon Johnson died at home leaving 17 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. The body rests at Hicks funeral home Frederick with calling after 7 p m. Sunday the body goes to Buckeystown Methodist Church to lie in state until 2 p m. services led by Rev I P Blackman. Interment at Hope Hill Cemetery.
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Jon Johnson
Hicks Funeral Home
Frederick
Buckeystown Methodist Church
I. P. Blackman
Hope ‘Hill Cemetery
Housing Projects Planned by Mayor Mills
Mayor H. L. Mills told the Young Republican Club that three more major private housing projects will begin within a year. He touted efficient City Hall operation, warned of higher garbage collection costs from a Public Health crackdown, and noted big problems ahead for the next administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Mills
Young Republican Club
iHail
Public Health Department
Posts of Jam In Australia Fragrance From Umbrella Bush Timbers
A quirky note describes fence posts in Australia giving off a raspberry jam scent. The scent is said to originate from timbers of the umbrella bush used for the posts. The term daily is said to derive from a London paper name in the 18th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
London
Diet Gratefel For Help During War
Tokyo reports four nations acting as protective powers for Japan in World War I. A resolution commends Sweden Switzerland Spain and Portugal for safeguarding Japanese interests and citizens abroad, reflecting wartime diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Sweden
Switzerland
Spain
Portugal
Japan
Church Urged To Branch Out In Maryland
The Hi. Rev. Noble C. Powell urged expanding Episcopal work into central and western Maryland. Speaking to 300 clerical and lay leaders at the 188th diocesan convention, he cited Turner's Station Cherry Hill and Northwood as targets and noted a new billion-dollar school in Northwood swamped with students. He urged city churches to confront racial changes and act beyond property concerns.
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Baltimore
Noble C. Powell
Maryland
Powell
Marks
Turner's Station
Cherry Hill
Northwood
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South Pole
Roald Amundsen
Wapthington County
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Surrey Street
Fork Circle
State Farm Mutual Auto. Ins. Co, Ington, Hinois
Rome
Clare Booth Luce
Italy
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Ellsworth Bunker
Mayor Mills
Diet Gratefel
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Minneapolis
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Carload Sale
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Carload
Federa
H. L. Mills Gas Stations
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