United States Liner Sets Maiden Atlantic Record Fast Voyage
The 53,000-ton United States completed its maiden transatlantic crossing in 3 days 10 hours 40 minutes, averaging 35.59 knots. The ship finished at Bishop's Rock near the English coast as gale winds raged, with 4,700 passengers celebrating aboard. Commodore Harry Manning, age 62, called the run a no hit game moment as Queen Mary’s old record was broken by 10 hours 2 minutes. The liner will call at Southampton, Le Havre, and return to America.
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United States
Atlantic
America
Bishop’s Rock
Ambrose Light
New York
Margaret Trumen
le Havre
France
Southampton
Transatlantic speed record holders by nations through history
A historical overview traces transatlantic record holders by nation from 1851 to 1988, noting ships such as the Parific City of Brussels Kaiser Wilhelm de Grosse Lusitania Rex Normandie Queen Mary and Mauretania across Ireland France Britain and the United States with speeds ranging up to 31.69 knots. It recalls the Mauretania's long stand from 910 to 1529 and clarifies the Cunard liner's connection to the name.
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New York
USA
Brussels
Ireland
England
Lusitania
Newe York
Bremen
France
Rex
Gibraltar
Normandie
Soldier James L. Farmer on 10 day leave from Fort Jackson
Pvt James L. Farmer is spending a 10 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs P L Farmer in Big Pool after completing 15 weeks of basic training at Fort Jackson. He will return to Seattle for further orders.
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James L. Farmer
P. L. Farmer
Big Pool
Fort Jackson
D. C
Seattle
Wash
Woman Killed in Head-on Crash Near Caledonia
Mrs. Raye Weaver, 49, of Biglerville Pennsylvania near Gettysburg, died in a head on collision near the Caledonia drive-in theater. Nine others were injured in the crash involving Thomas Weaver and David Jones of Chambersburg, with seven hurt in the Weaver car and Jones plus a girl also injured.
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Raye Weaver
Biglerville
Gettysburg
Caledonia Drive-In
Thomas Weaver
David Jones
Chambersburg
Jones
Obituaries for Emma Wallech and Harvey Beane
Emma Elizabeth Wallech wife of Henry C. Wallech died suddenly at home 418 Mitchell Street at seven. Born in Fort Loudon Pa she was 20 years a resident and member of Cedar Grove Mennonite Church. Survived by daughter Bessie Goetz Hagerstown son Joseph C at home two grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements at Suter Funeral Home. Harvey Theodore Beane aged 55 of 358 South Potomac Street died at Newton D Baker Hospital Martinsburg WV after a week of illness. Born in Rockville he lived here 40 years and worked as a silk weaver in Cromer's Silk Mill. Survived by sister Mrs P T Frank Elliott Hagerstown. He served as a corporal in World War I. Pray ers at Suter Funeral Home Tuesday eight with Requiem Mass by Dr Charles W. Continued on Page 2 Col 3.
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Emma Elizabeth Wallech
Henry C. Wallech
Mitchell Street
Fort Loudon
Adam and
Margaret E. (Cordell) Deck
Cedar Grove Mennonite Church
Bessie Goetz
Hagerstown
Joseph C
Suter
Harvey Theodore Beane
South
Potomac Street
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Martinsburg
W. Va
Rockville
Henry T
Georgianna {Reiley} Beane
Cromer
Time for Barbecues and Picnics Grill Offers
Charcoal briquets in 10 lb bags for 89 cents and grills offered by Sherrett Motors at 20 East Baltimore.
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Sherrett Motors
Baltimore
Bridge Across Bay Pictured Former Governor Nears Completion
Former Governor William Preston Lanc dm traverses the Chesapeake Bay Bridge nearing its completion. He terms the span wonderful as he tours the Eastern Shore with the finishing touches, rivets, concrete roadway, and aluminum paint in place. The bridge is to be dedicated on the following day.
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William Preston Lanc
Chesapeake Bay
Trate
Lave
Sandy Point
Ual
Richard 8 and the New Richard Sr Car Debuts on Birthday
Richard 8, president of Fairchild Engine and Aire plane Corporation, is shown with the streamlined new Richard Sr auto given on his birthday. The car is billed as a motor war four with built in features including an umbrella holder.
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Richard Sr
Routelle
Routette
Healey Leads With Large Seven Bass Catch At Williamsport
In the Potomac and nearby creeks yesterday a fishing scene near Williamsport produced notable catches. AL Sbertus Healey and Caprice reported a jig string of seven bass near the Pennsylvania Railroad bridge in the Potomac below Williamsport, weighing nine pounds. Frank L. Cooper of Williamsport landed five headless bass with a fly in Conecocheague Creek, while Mayor Richard Hawken also fished the Potomac above Williamsport for bass.
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Potomar River
Conoacocherage Creek
Postomac
Williamsport
AL Sbertus Healey
Caprice
Frank L. Cooper
Conececheatud Creek
Richard Hawken
Potomac
Driver Fined After Sideswiping Car
An Erie Michigan motorist Donald E Blakeman 22 was fined 4 and costs on a reckless driving charge after he allegedly fell asleep at the wheel and sideswiped a vehicle on U S Route 40 six miles west of Hagerstown. He struck a westbound car driven by Auguste L Henry 89 Morgantown WV. The accident occurred at about 115 this morning. State Trooper Harey Bowman investigated and said only light damage resulted.
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Erie
Michigan
Hagerstown
Donald E. Blakeman
Auguste L. Henry
Morgantown
W. Va
Watermelons Arrive at Sharpsburg Dike Farm Stand
Watermelons arrive in Georgia at a Sharpsburg Dike stand run by WWW Turner. The ad notes ice cold melons available three miles south on the dike with friendly quick service.
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Georgia
Sharpsburg
Silence marks 15th anniversary of Marco Polo Bridge clash
Tokyo observed the fifteenth anniversary of the Marco Polo Bridge incident almost without notice. The 1937 clash near Peiping between Japanese and Chinese troops sparked the Sino Japanese War, shaping Japan's China campaign.
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Tokyo
Ly T
North China
Japan
China
Marco Polo Bridge
Peiping
Editor's Letter Box Defends Police in corner disturbance clash
A reader responds to Kenneth Howard defending police actions chasing boys from the Franklin and Mulberry corner. She describes late night noise and trash, praises officers for warnings, and argues for safer streets and community order. Mrs. Catherine Brezler cites long sleepless nights and urges drivers to witness the corner firsthand.
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Franklin and
Mulberry
Kenneth Howard
Kenny
Folke
Qtextion Ecomplain
Earty Park
Che Hoys
Farrom
Tie
Tome
Timyself Kenny
Franklin and Mulberry Streets
Catherine Brezler
East
Franklin Street
McGranery Discusses New Justice Department Agency
Attorney General McGranery said he may create a new DOJ unit to assist the FBI in combating subversive activity. The division would study methods of operation and focus on underground Communist activity while avoiding duplication of FBI work.
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Washington
Adv
McGranery
Justice Department
FBI
Communist Party
Mike Manious
Mae Fisher on painting versus photography and artistic vision
The article quotes Mae Fisher describing how painting captures momentary perception beyond camera limits. She argues the eye and brain shape beauty, noting her landscapes reflect what she chooses to see and how light and composition convey drama beyond photography.
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Mae Fisher
Mae
Beer for a Dollar at Local Liquor Store
A nearby liquor shop at 23 North Locust Street advertises cold beer for a dollar. Gunther Gallagher, owner, promotes the deal tied to the German Valley Forge export line. Local shoppers flock to the storefront for the limited time offer.
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Bo — Reading
German Valley Forge — Export
Gunther's Gallagher's Liquor Store
North Locust Street
Montmorency Cherries Picking Moves Ahead
Local fruit pages note Montmorency cherries entering harvest with growers listing contact numbers for orders. Advertisements invite buyers in Sainitsburge and Smithsturg areas to inquire about fresh fruit availability and delivery options.
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Yeaar
Harry Manning
Toll
Mauretania
Cunard Lines
Vnrecord
Caledonia
H. C. Walledh Poultry Store
Cunningham Motors, Inc
E. Franklin St
Fleigh Motor Corp
Stave
Richard
Ady
WWW
Turner
Asberton Teulized
Dave Spears
MD., Inc
E. Wilson Blvd
P&s
Venetian Blind Laundry
Hagerstown, Md
Summit Ave
Mathieson Chemical Corporation
Mathieson
J. Gower
South Hagerstown Fire Company
Carnival Cor. Memorial
Dick Davis TV
M. P. Moller, Inc
North Prospect Street
By David T. Gottingham
Ives
Tiave Peestaded
Tubis Etrontels
Thade Bates
Mnin
Bintory
Gove
Saul Gradhy
Tad Delksligg
Den
Couny
Omer Aitisenena
Biahen
Ae Oebtle
Penat
Witcerstown
Crete
Mae Wisher
Theophy
Mac S. Fisher
Montmorency Cherries
G. Williiwin
Gardenour
Sainitsburge
Ho D
Newman’s. Call
Smithsturg
Kopsale
Paul Swope
Stouffer Printing Company
Telephone
Hagerstown Loan & Thrift Corp
Washington Street
J. A
Jake Hoffman
Mgr
Bud) Rodgers
Charles Harp
Tri-State Motor Truck Sales, Inc
White Truck Distributors
S. Cannon Ave
Antietam Motors, Inc
E. Baltimore St
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