Axis Sally trial reveals unpaid Nazi support claims
Mildred Gillars known as Axis Sally testifies she was unpaid by German authorities for wartime broadcasts and insists she loved America. She says she acted to visit POW camps and record messages for U.S. troops while denying any intent to betray the United States during treason proceedings in Washington.
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Washington
Axis Bally
Nasis
Mildred E
Axia Sally) Gilars
United States
Miss Gillars
America
Sender
Max Otto Koischwitz
Koischwitz
Hospital Fund Receives Major Subscriptions Totaling 52000
The hospital fund shows several large subscriptions including 3600 from the Brandt family and 2700 from Kauffman Manufacturing. Mrs. Anna McW Gann of Pasadena plans a private room memorial for her husband Emmett W Gil. A former resident now in Casadens California notes 4500 for a room memorial. The committee aims to finish the drive in two weeks as plans for a new nurses school and residence proceed. The march tune Yankers Doodie is highlighted as a Revolutionary War era air.
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Brandt
Colonial Hardwood
Anna McW. Gann
Pasadena
California
Emmett W. Gil
Kauffman Manufacturing and Supply Company
Harry Kerstein
Maryland Pipe and Metaly Company
Panghern
Hagerstown
Casadens
Emmett W. Gans
Nurs
Advance Itt
Pangtern
Ans
Veteran Hospital Trust Queried by West Virginia Legislature
Edgar H. Berry notes officials dispute V A plans to abandon Newton D. Baker Center and records an official inspection by twelve West Virginia lawmakers. He cites Martinsburg Journal reports of 1244 veterans housed at the center with two thirds as patients and warns against building cuts impacting nearby hospitals projected for 1950.
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V. A
Magnuson
Wolford
V.A
West Virginia
Martinsburg Journal
House of Delegates
Newton D. Baker Veterans Administration Center
Clarksburg
Beckley
West Virginia Legionnaire
Newton D. Baker Veterans’ Administration Center
Edgar H. Berry
Referendum Vote Sought on Sunday Movies in Hagerstown
Chamber ballots discuss two options for Sunday film showings in Washington County. One plan would allow city voters to decide at the March 22 municipal election on showings between 1 6 p m and 9 p m 12 m with countywide expansion possible in November 1950. The other favors a county wide vote in November 1950 without city only restriction.
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Fam
Haserstown
Tam
Chamber
Washington County
Hagerstown
Maryland
Tagerstown
Angerstown
Peaches Near Blossom Stage Threatened by Cold Snap
Washington county faces severe danger to the peach crop as temperatures drop to near zero and below in early March. Historical low readings and forecasted showers, wind, and a colder night raise the risk of complete crop destruction. Farmers, including Mr. Miller, doubt buds will endure continued freezing with expected highs and lows not easing soon.
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Acre
Washington County
Tess
Miler
Prayer for Bulgarian clergy and Hungarian church leaders
As president of the Washington County Council of Churches I urge churches to pray during Lent for fifteen Protestant clergymen in Bulgaria persecuted for righteousness. Also remember Bishop Ordass, the Lutheran Primate of Hungary, and Cardinal Mindszenty, prelate of the Roman Catholic Church in Hungary, imprisoned on similar charges.
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Washington
Bulgarian church leaders stand trial in bloc state press
In a Bulgarian court a four big denominational leaders face trial on charges tied to church influence and anti government plots. Prosecutors say they planned against the government while British and American observers and 25 reporters attend.
Prayer for persecuted Christians worldwide
The speaker urges prayers for Christians facing persecution in many parts of the world. They emphasize that believers should not pledge allegiance to the state over God and call for steadfast faith despite oppression.
Finland Warns As Norway Border Tension Rises
Moscow criticism targets Finnish government amid Russia’s push against the North Atlantic Alliance. Russia warns Norway over basing foreign troops and offers a non aggression pact. Oslo signals Norway’s stance and potential rejection of the pact while defense of the alliance remains firm.
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Soviet Union
Moscow
Russia
United States
Canada
Brussels
Britain
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Norway
Halvard M. Lange
Oslo
Drinking Angle in Larceny Trial Over Missing $75
In a larceny trial, Hill testifies he drank at Sullivan house and left with Sullivan for Emmett Jones house. Sullivan recalls Hill fleeing after a night visit, finding Hill’s mother later saying he was in bed. $75 missing from Sullivan’s pockets. A flag station operator notes Sullivan appeared later that day not visibly drunk.
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Hill
Sullivan
Emmett Jones
Jones
Dash
Hit
Ernest V. Wacks
Fiag
Dudley T. Acoun Dudley dies at age 6 in Annapolis
An Annapolis boy in the Income Tax Division of the State Controller's Office died of a heart attack on his birthday. The brief notice notes the child Py- T. Acoun Dudley, six years old. A separate line mentions the debated origin of the nickname Yankee.
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M—Son
Annapolis
T. Acoun Dudley
State Controller's Office
Bookies Face Phone Cut Off Across the Nation
The Ninth Circuit upheld refusal of wire service by Western Union to a California organization transmitting nationwide bookie information. California and Florida push crackdowns on race horse bookies evading taxes, while the FCC urges Bell companies to file tariff laws to aid enforcement.
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Ninth Circuit
U. S. Court of Appeals
Western Union
California
Florida
Bell Companies
F.C.C
GOP Leaders Clash with Truman Over Taft Hartley Law
Republican leaders accuse President Truman of misrepresenting Taft Hartley while defending his civil rights push. Senator Bricker says Truman’s stance shows his party split. Eight of 21 Southern Democratic Senators attended dinners at the Mayflower and Statler. George, Russell, Byrd, Ellender, Eastland, and Steppis were absent.
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Truman
Taft
Bricker
Ohio
Mr. Truman
Mayflower
Statler
George and Russell
Georgia
Byrd
Virginia
Ellender
Louisiana
Eastland and Steppis
Mississippi
Floods Hit Midwest and Sea Wall Sinks
Floods sweep the Midwest with numerous damaged homes as storms push water into North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Across the coast at Redondo Beach California waves crash the sea wall, flooding streets and forcing about 100 residents to flee.
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North Dakota
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
New York
New England
Redondo Beach
Calif
Pacific Ocean
GM Wage Cuts Hit 270000 Workers In Price Policy Row
Prices fell prompting comment that GM and industry have raised prices while wage gains lag. Johnstone urged immediate price cuts, noting a 2 cent hourly wage reduction saving about 9 million dollars annually, affecting production and salaried workers under a price index linked agreement.
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General Motors
Johnstone
General Motore
CIO Auto Union
DAW
Bureau of Labor Statistics
UAW Seeks Wage Increase Tied to Experience Factor
Union negotiators push for a three cent annual wage increase tied to an improvement factor. The proposal links raises to an experienced worker’s growing productivity. Negotiations note a ten dollar cut at the end of the next pay quarter as a counterpoint.
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UAW
Refund Totals Lead Federal Maryland Rebate
An $18,597,292 payment to the Glenn L. Martin Company of Baltimore topped refunds paid to about 3,000 Maryland taxpayers by the Federal government.
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Washington
Glenn L. Martin Company
Baltimore
Maryland
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Consumers Credit Service, Inc
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Mary Johnston
Naumoy
Seubrant
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Ka Timer
Josef Cardinal Mindszenty
Hungary
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Cardinal Mindazenty
Vassil Kolarov
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Methodist Church
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Pentecost
Nikola Mikhailov Navmov
Union Board of Baptist Churches
Supreme Comue
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Georgi Vassev
Haralan Ivanov Popov
Ioneho Nikolov Drtanny
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Zahati Spasav Raichav
Ladin Ivanov Popov
Angel Georgiev Dinev
Alexander Georgiev
Zalariev
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Mitka Matey Dimitrov
Church of Christ
Ziapkov
American Cancer Society
Crouse
Gop
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Delta Homecraft Power Tools
Foltz Mfg. & Supply Co
Hagerstown, Md
UPA
Hill's Toy & Novelty Store
S. Potomac Street
Leeda
Dun & Bradstreet, Inc
G. Li Gibeon Representative
Alexander ’ Hotel
Winn
Office Service
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Baereee
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Weat
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