Warren Refuses Senate Crime Probe Testimony
Florida Governor Fuller Warren declares he will not appear before the Senate crime committee while in office. He disputes the committee's authority and returns the subpoena with a lengthy letter asserting states’ sovereignty and his right to refuse. He repeats answers to six questions about possible gambler influence and campaign funds. Washington officials offered no comment.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Fuller Warren
U. S. Senate
Florida
O'Conor
Warren
Senate
Washington
Sue Artion
Conner
Hot Weather Is boon To Crops
Maryland crop observers report last week's hot and showery weather favored crop growth and helped disease control efforts. Tomatoes and potatoes faced late blight, apple scab, and brown rot in peaches, while hay spoilage occurred. Overall, most crops rated good to very good, signaling one of the best growing seasons in years.
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College Park
Maryland
Sparkman Opposes Parallel Boundary in Korea Peace
Washington July 3 Senator Sparkman said the United States should not accept any peace that would turn the 38th Parallel into an international boundary between Koreas. He spoke as State Department officials pursued cautious steps toward cease fire negotiations.
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Washington
Sparkman Ers
United States
38Th Parallel
Koreas
Sparkman
Sette Foreign Relations Comittee
State Department
Obituaries from Washington County memorial services noted
Daniel G. Mumma of Washington County dies of heart attack at 67 in Washington County Hospital. Survived by wife Theresa B. Mumma and multiple children in Hagerstown, Denver, and Washington. Services at A K Coffman funeral home Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment Rest Haven. Also: Robert K. Bierley of Baltimore dies after years of illness. funeral Thursday. Gideon P. D. Farsht of Wolfsville dies at 48. services Thursday 2:30 p.m. at Gladhill Funeral Home, Wolfsville, interment U B Cemetery. John Keller Miller of Jefferson, Md., dies at Frederick Memorial Hospital at 69. funeral Thursday 2 p.m. at C. E. Cline & Sons funeral home Frederick, interment Broadfording. Mary E. Lum of Salem Avenue dies at 30 from cerebral hemorrhage. rites Thursday at Grace U B Church, interment Acornsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel G. Mumma
Washington County Hospital
Court Annex
Sherley
Washington County
Theresa B
Zimmerly
Mumma
Spencer G
Hubert G
Laurence
Ralph T
Waller L
Hagerstown
Samuel N
Denver
Colo
George M
Williams
Sport, Md. Pvt
Wilbey
Columbia
S&sir Williams
Charlotte TL
A Gladys Benner
Almia L. Sheffer
Audrey Morris
Anna M. Reager
Washington
D. C
Florence V. Day
Silver Strings
A. Ik. Coffman
Rest Haven Cemetery
Robert K. Bierley
Baltimore
Jacob
Ellen Bierley
Funkstown
Otho
Lelia Hamm
George Ridgely
Eva QO. Kesselring
Gideon D. Farsht
Gideon PD. Farsht
Wolfsville
William Ad Farsht
Lucy Belle (Smith) Farsht
H. A. Gross-nickle
Myersville
George
Beil
Russell Ecsard
Pittshurch
Elmer Finneyfrock
John Keller Miller
Jefferson
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Williamsport
George A
Trura Hershey’ Miller
Evancalical Reformed Church
Zimmerman’s, Florists
Mary E. Lum
Mary FE. Lum
Salem Avenue
John BE
Mary Dannery Loudenslager
Grace E.U B. Church
Florence A. Rummel
Samuel Hall
Grace B.ulb. Church
Aoonsboro
Wilson Pleads For $10 Billion Boost In Taxes
Defense mobilizer Charles K. Wilson told the Senate Finance Committees that a Korean truce will not curb the defense buildup. He urged approval of the $10 billion tax boost. noted rapid military production and large monthly contract rates. Senator George warned a cease-fire could sway tax policy.
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Washington
Charles K. Wilson
Senate Finance Committees
Soviet Union
Wilson
Truman
George
Senate
County Drivers Nabbed In Frederick County
Washington County motorists are cited in Frederick's motor traffic enforcement. Forfeitures this week include Stuart Dewease Smithsburg Route 2 for exceeding 1 210, Paul Belizor Hagers Iowa failing to dim headlights, Lawrence Roberts Clear Spring Route 2 for exceeding 60, and others. Also listed are watermelon and cherry garden ads along local roads with rural ad notes.
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Washington County
Frederick
Stuart A. de Wease
Smithsburg
Paul Belizor
Hagers
Iowa
Lawrence J. Roberts
Clear Spring
Jurist Fines His Own Clubs For Slot Machines
Circuit Judge Cleon Mount fined three groups the American Legion Elks and Moose lodges $25 and costs each for possessing slot machines in Tipton Indiana. He noted his past tolerance of gambling due to community needs but said two defendants had become more about gambling than service.
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Tipton
American Legion
The
Elks
Mobse
Cleon Mount
Thieves Raid Cars Parked On City Streets Overnight
Paul Frazer of Blue Ridge Summit reported his car on North Jonathan Street broken into between 12 30 and 12 30 am with clothing valued at 260 dollars stolen. Officer Kerfoot found glove compartments ransacked in two cars on East Avenue and another on Jefferson Street. A door was found open on a fourth car on Jefferson Street.
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Paul Frazer
Blue Ridge Summit
North Jonathan Street
R. L. Kerfoot
East Avenue
Jefferson Street
Boonsboro
Ady
Kaesong Appears Deserted As Peace Talks Reported
AP reports Kaesong, once Korea’s capital and a bustling city of 70 000, lies largely empty after the news of a possible peace conference. A rare flight shows three civilians on the main street while UN forces moved earlier, with most structures intact and the town eerily quiet in the 38th parallel zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaesong
Korea
Vily
Associated Press
George Sweers
C. Wernehner
Chicago
United Nations
38Th Parallel
Elvitiang
Fitez Named To FAO Position At Fairchild Aircrat Division
Paul R. Fitez appointed Assistant Manager of Industrial Relations at Fairchild Aircraft Division per AK announcement by Industrial Relations Manager Lynn G. Walek. Native of Hagerstown born 1917, Fitez is a 1938 Ulio State University industrial management graduate and Delta Sigma Pi member. He previously worked three years as a consultant on personnel systems at Remington Rand Cincinnati before joining Fairchild in August WW4I. As General Supervisor of Employment since 1942, he managed employee relations and records. married with a seven year old son, he resides at Longmeadow Apartments.
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Paul R. Fitez
Fairchild Aircrate Division
Lynn G. Walek
Hagerstonian
Fitez
Hagerstown
Ulio State University
Delta Sigma Pi
College of Business Administration
Remington Rand
Cincinnati
Ohio
Fairchild Aircraft
He Longmeadow Apartments
Joyce Retiring From Maryland Insurance Post
Hazelton A. Joyce Deputy Insurance Commissioner of Maryland will retire on July 31 after long service. John H. Coppage will serve as Acting Deputy Insurance Commissioner from July 1, a 30 year veteran who has led examiners for 11 years. Harvey M. Chesney announced the change.
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Hazelton A. Joyce
Maryland
Joyce
John H. Coppage
Coppage
State Insurance Department
Harvey M. Chesney
Federal funds eyed for Hagerstown underpasses
City Engineer C W Steinbach said Hagerstown cannot use federal road funds in the current fiscal year unless a major project develops. Maryland will allocate about 2.228 million nationally. urban funds require a bridge or railroad underpass and local outlays for rights of way and damages.
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Hagerstown
C. W. Steinbach
Baltimore
Maryland
Steinbach
Mecca Steak House Ad on Franklin Street
A storefront advertises Mecca Steak House on Franklin Street offering air conditioning for comfort. Lunches start at 54.5 cents and dinners at $1.00, highlighting affordable dining in a you-are-there local business notice.
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Mecca
Franklin St
Ady
Hungary seeks recall of three U S Legation workers
Hungary demands recall of three U S Legation workers and closure of the Information Service Library in Budapest. Budapest charges U S officials aided a terrorist plot against Hungary and accuses them of ties to Nazi elements and fascist plots abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Legation
Hucapest
United States
U.S. Information Service
Huda
U. S
Information Service
Lege
Joszef Groesz
Hino Legation
Pain Lyary
Groosz
Washington
State Department
U.s.ss
Mary Eich
Budapest
U.S
Albert Sherer, Jr
Miss Butt Tryon
U.s.ls
Wester Germany
Voice of America Radio
Papers Stolen From Bryan Place Home
John V. Shipley of 245 Bryan Place reported a box with papers stolen from his residence over the weekend. He was away Saturday afternoon to Monday afternoon. A broken cellar window and open door suggested entry, with thieves taking the metal box and exiting via the cellar door.
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John V. Shipley
Bryan Place
Local Servicemen Honored and Holiday Post Office Schedule
The Beacon notes Pvt John G McCune Jr of 266 Hel view Avenue, Lackland AFB, and Pvt John C McCune of San Antonio, along with Bruce E Harner an aviation electronicsman school graduate at Memphis TN and Wayner Warner Harner from Hagerstown. Master Sgt Lynwood H H Reedy leads a maintenance crew praised by Col Carlow at March Air Force Base. Also, Independence Day will be a general holiday at the Hagerstown Post Office with normal collections and hours.
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John G McCune, Jr
McCune
Helview Avenue
John C
Lackland Ate Hiaso
San Antonio
Texas
Bruce E. Harner
USN
Emerson EK
Route 1
Hagerstown
Aviation Electronica — Technicians Electronicsman School
U. S. Naval Air Technical Training Center
Memphs
Tenn
Harner
Naval Service
U. S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Navy
Warner Way
Hagerstown High School
Lynwood HH. Reedy
A. Ta. Reedy
Linganore Avenue
Col. Carlow
J. Cochrane
44Th
Maren
Air Force Base
California
March
Reedy
Beacon
Tase
P. O
Omperraw
Tagerstown
Round and Square Dance at Clear Spring Legion Home
A round and square dance event Tuesday July 3 at the Legion Home in Clear Spring features music by the Melodiers with admission advertised.
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Legion Home
Clear Spring
Melodiers
Vogeler Urges Firm U S Stand Against Reds Kidnapping
Grand Lake July 3 Communist satellite states kidnap American nationals and hold them for ransom until the United States acts firmly, says Robert Vogeler, recovering from a Hungary prison stay after pleading guilty to espionage. He calls for retaliation and stronger U S response to deter future abductions and negotiations.
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Grand Lake
United States
Robert Vogeler
Vogeler
Hungary
Willian N. Outis
Prague
WASHING POLISHING WAXING AT REICHARD S SERVICE STATIONS
The notice highlights washing polishing and waxing services at Reichard’s Service Stations. It lists available offerings and locations with hours and contact details for customers seeking car maintenance and detailing.
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Reichards
Ady
Beetles Scarce Yet Firefly War Fails in County News
County Agent Mark Miller notes beetle scarcity this year while warning a possible late infestation. Weather may delay arrival. six hundred pounds of milky white disease distributed in infested areas. Natural enemies and parasites released. spray campaign ready to intensify if beetles return.
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Mark Miller
Maryland
Stil County
Miller
Frederick to Ban Night Parking Citywide
Frederick will start a night parking ban on streets from 2 to 6 am to aid garbage collection and street cleaning. The move follows Board of Aldermen safety recommendations. Violators receive a courtesy card first, then citations are issued.
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Frederick
Board of Aldermen
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O’conor
Little Heiskel
Shipley
Henson's Hat and Dress
Mobilizer
Watermelons
Torglamselons
Jones Jereold
W. G. Turner
Sharpsburg Pike
Montmorency Cherries
Smithabirgs
Ringgold Road
Public Square
East Washington Street
Potomac Street
Potomac Avenue
Prospect Avenue
West Washington Bt
Potomac St
Prospect Ave
Noth
Sam Summeriin
Kacanny
By Sam Summerlin
FAO
Paul R, Fitez
West Washington Street
Goodyear
J. C. Flofmann
Goodyear Service
Baltimore St
Home Federal Savings and Loan Association
Wear Washington Street
Adv
Hamilton’s
Washington St
Appalachian Inn
Perens
Tual Highway
Automobile Brokerage Co
Penna. Ave
BLATZ
WARK
Mutual
W.j.ej
Blatz Beer
Broom Distributors, Inc
Williamsport Volunteer Fire Company
Carnival
VoWe
Sonta Tanboom
Yondras
Tome
Etore
Veess
Franklin Super Market
Franklin Street
Maidstone, Inc
Maidstone
Sve
Furniture — Home Furnishings
Summit Avenue
Electrical Engineering
A. G. Crankleton Electric Co., Inc
Greencastle
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