Franco restructures cabinet to court Western aid and monarchy
Generalissimo Francisco Franco appoints a new cabinet aiming to solidify monarchist rule and win closer ties with non Communist West. The shakeup followed Western visits and hints a king will be restored after negotiations, while appealing for US loans amid Spain’s dire economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Francisco Franco
Spain
Alfonso XIII
Franco
Foreign Relations Committee
Adm
Forrest Sherman
U. S. Navy
Truman
U.S
Britain
France
U. S
Cortes
Cal
Harerstown Retailers Picnic Set for August at Caledonia Park
The tenth annual Harervstown Retailers Bureau picnic will be held August at Caledonia State Park Pennsylvania. Free bun service to the site for employees guests and children no tickets sold after August. A deluxe dinner golf tournament free mining softball and other games. prizes to be awarded. Franklin Street and Washington Street groups to contest softball. Contact Ford Bryan by August 6 to enter golf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harervstown Retailers Bureau
Caledonia State Park
Pennsylvania
Franklin Street
Empoyes
Washington Street
Ford Bryan
Warren's Offer To Testify Rejected
Florida governor candidate Fuller Warren refused to testify under oath before the Senate Crime Committee. The panel said it would terminate the inquiry due to his noncooperation and claimed no alternative. Warren challenged the subpoena as an invasion of states' rights. He offered to confer but not as a formal witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gav
Fuller Warren
Florida
Senate Crime Committee
Warren
Tallahassee
Obituaries for Bloyer Stotler Shoemaker Schildknecht Anttila
Death notices from Mercersburg and Waynesboro report John Earl Bloyer aged 54 dying at home with survivor list and funeral details. Wesley O Stotler of West Boyleston Mass obituary notes and burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. Mary E Shoemaker 78 of Hagerstown Route 5 dies unexpectedly at home with services at Grove Funeral Home followed by interment. Anita Schildknecht Anttila dies at 31 in Waynesboro at sister’s home with services at Grove Funeral Home and Green Hill Cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Earl Bloyer
North Park Avenue
Mercersburg
Theodore C
Emma J. Keadle Bloyer
Nancy Mae
Roy
Williamsport
Donald
Rt. 3
Harold
Fort Knox
Eugene
Dorothy
Paul
Waynesboro
Georgia McClear
Clarence Smith
Pearl Bloyer
Merkersburg
Mattie Bloyer
Church of the Brethren
Welah
Clarence Huntsberry
Frank H. Weller
Lininger
Wesley O. Stotler
Wear Boyleston
Mass
Stotler
Hagerstown
Rutland
Albert Fiery
Walter H. Bray
West Boyleston
C.C. Bray
Farmingham
Pine Grove Cemetery
Boyleston
Mary E. Shoemaker
Mary E. (Binkley) Shoemaker
Frank E. Shoemaker
Edmund and
Elizabeth
Carolus) Binkley
Jacob's Church
Jacob L
Edmund C
Philadelphia
William S. Thompson
E. Lee Binkley
Paramount
The
Grove Funeral Home
Joseph H. Byers
Green Hill Cemetery
Anita B. Schildknecht
Anttila B. Schildknecht
Paul Mann
West Fourth Street
Assem Linvalid
Miss Schildknecht
Charles L. and
Martha
Carbaugh) Schildne
Surprise phone call brings husband from Japan to wife
Mrs Gesila Hutzell of Spruce Street woke to a 3 am call from Sgt Floyd T Hulzell in Korea era duty now resting in Japan. He said he hurried to phone as soon as he reached Japan to speak with his wife before continuing his five day leave. Cavetown Maryland gift shop visit noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gesila Hutzell
Spruce Street
Leon Harbaugh
Maryland Avenue
Floyd T. Hulzell
Japan
Sgt. Hulzell
Korea
Jack D. Babb
U. S. Navy
D. R. Baker
Funkstown
Jack
Great Lakes
Ill
Norfolk
U. S. S. Donner
Donner
Eastern Shore Storm Kills Eight-Year-Old and Lineman
A severe rain and wind storm on the Eastern Shore caused two deaths and extensive damage. Eight-year-old Franklin Lee Cox died crossing a road near Laurel Delaware when struck by a car driven by Mrs Madge Wheatley Oliphant. Lineman Albert Lane Jr of the Eastern Shore Public Service Co died after grabbing a live wire atop a Cambridge pole. Chestertown suffered the heaviest damage with many downed trees and widespread power outages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Lee Cox
Laurel
Del
Albert Lane, Jr
Eastern Shore Public Service Co
Cambridge
Chestertown
Bartus Vickers
Salisbury
Ocean City
Vickers
Lane
Hia Renda
Eastern Shore Utility
Hickory” Jones
Marion Burton
Cox
Madge Wheatley Oliphant
Coxes
Claudine Hovatter
West Virginia Storms Kill Two and Cause Wide Damage
Severe storms across West Virginia caused extensive damage and at least two deaths. Victims include Annie Burton of Tennessee and Cleve Heartwell of Nicholas County. Storms damaged roofs signs and vehicles, interrupted power, and wrecked planes at Nicholaville airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Annie Burton
Mountain City
Tenn
Cleve Heartwell
Runa
Nicholas County
Matoaka
Heartwell
Rainelle Arca
Clarksburg
Bridgeport
Payetteville
Frank Thomas
Thomas
Nicholaville
Fairmont
Jole Helmick
Mannington
Price and Wage Freeze By House Upsets Schedule
Washington July 20 Admin istration leaders brace for new blows at economic controls bill planned today to reverse a House action freezing price and wage ceilings at July 7 levels for four months President Truman warned that big paid lobbyists may scuttle the bill but Democrats Republicans and Southern Democrats proposed a wage price freeze amendment The House action followed two major defeats as votes on the bill remain tentative with 22 amendments yet to be considered and roll calls uncertain The Davis amendment sets a 120 day limit on ceilings at July 7 levels except farm products below parity and applies to wage and price ceilings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Massachusetts
House
Rep
Davis
D-Ga
Hull
State Roads Commission
Mow. Grove Line Co
Frederick
Paw Paw Plant to close in October
The Paw Paw plant of Keystone Tanning and Glues Co will shut permanently in early October, announced by W J Host superintendent of US Leather Co subsidiary at Paw Paw. About 110 workers will lose jobs as 24 have already been furloughed. The shutdown accompanies liquidation of ten fur tanning plants and may affect Paw Paw’s economy with many workers seeking positions in Hagerstown defense plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paw Paw
Keystone Tanning and Glues Company
W. J. Host
United States Leather Company
Hagerstown
Weekend Weather Outlook with Mild Temps
Saturday brings sunny skies and low humidity with highs near 80 to 85. Sunday stays fair and warmer as a brief rain shower passes, followed by a slow rise in temperatures toward Monday. Average temperatures stay slightly above seasonal norms with highs in the 80s and lows mainly in the mid 50s to 70s depending on location.
Tomorrow Is Kids Day at Antietam Fire Co Carnival
The Antietam Fire Company announces Kids Day for its fourth annual carnival on Maryland Avenue and Memorial Boulevard across from Superior Dairy. From 2 to 5 PM rides and refreshments are reduced for children as a fund drive proceeds for the firehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnival of Antietam Fire Co
Antietam
Antietam Fire Company
Nival
Bud Messner
Skylinera
Fire Company
Col. Memorial Blvd
Maryland Ave
Superior Dairy
Skyliners
McKeldin Rejects Special Session for Teacher Pay Rise
Maryland Governor McKeldin announced he will not call a special session to raise teacher salaries and accused Salisbury Democrats of pressuring for votes with tax money. He vetoed the 1911 teacher pay raise and urged counties to decide locally on any state aided increases while opposing tax hikes. Legislative leaders at Salisbury claimed surplus funds could fund a session, but McKeldin stood firm that votes should not be bought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
McKeldin
Erliica
Wreed Buch
Eastern Shore
Legislative Council
Sallabury
McKel
Beale
McWaldin
Salisbury
Logan
Careine
General Assembly
Markus
Dorchester
Assembly
Reds Barred From Use Of Schools In New York City
New York Citys Board of Education voted to bar Communist and Communist front groups from using public school property for meetings or activities. Board President Maximilian Moss cited court rulings that Communism is an organized conspiracy and urged that school buildings funded by the American people not be used by such groups. A carnival notice for Smithsburg announces events and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Board of Education
Maximilian Moss
Sprained Ankle Sidelines Cub Shortstop Cusick
New York July 19 Pitching details report Cubs shortstop Jack Cusick sprained his ankle after scoring in the ninth inning against the Giants. X rays confirmed the injury suffered stepping on home plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jack Cusick
Chicago Cub
Giants
Gas Price War Shrinks Chambersburg Gas Prices
Motorists report a developing price war near Chambersburg Pennsylvania as stations on the outskirts cut prices daily from initial reductions to 19 cents a gallon for straight gasoline. Local drivers see pricing changes as Alling station cuts initiated the trend.
Virginia fruit picker jailed five days for railroad trespass
Luther Offenberger, 63, of Luray Virginia, received a five day jail sentence on a trespass charge after crossing Western Mary land railway property. Magistrate Ingram told him he could serve five days at the county jail with facilities, noting the crop would not be ready for about five days. Offenberger stated, If five days is all eight with you Judge, it's all right with me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Offenberger
Luray
Virginia
Martin 4
Ingram
Hancock
Offenberger
Western Maryland
Wisconsin Governor Rebukes McCarthyism and Trumanism Clash
Madison July 20 47 Republican Gov Koller denounced McCarthyism in a letter to four state Democrats while framing his own stance as anti Truman. He warned that opposing views would gain newspaper space and urged cooperation to cast Trumanism out of national life next year. Also a local ad notes new venue move and misplaced records at Appalachian Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Koller
Wisconsin
Truman
Wold
American Legion
Appalachian Inn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ial
Smith's
Cavetown
Merle R. Musey
John Renner
Lawrence Ebersole
Crouse Produce
Ady
Saum's
Jonathan Street Ady
Sideling Hill Road
Harry W. Smith
John H. Smith
Fremont Street
Harry
Witl
Ehootage Rere
Mlewotskip
Pte. Smith
Army
Pfep
Smith
John F. Marozza
Tom Marozza
Sherman Avenue
Flist
Fort Myer
Augusta
Marion J. Graham
Electronica
U. & Navy
China Lake
Calif
Aaron Graham
West Side Avenue
M’keldin
Reds
Smithsburg
Harmony Band
Georgia
W. G. Turner
Sharpsburg Pike
Shantz's Meadow
Broadfording Rd
H. C. Garvin & Sons
Cor. Franklin & N. Prospect
Sharpsburg
Sharpsburg Vol. Fire Co
Herald-Mail
the Miller Trio
Benefit Antietam Fire Co
Suiang Runa
America
Fleigh Motor Corp
Esa
GOP
Spickler Motor Lines
Cearfoss
Northern Avenue
Bill Fraley
Hoffman
Chevrolet
Representaor
Hagerstown Loan & Thrift Corp
Jake" Hoffman, Mer
FORD
International
Tiras
Sharrett Motors “Truck
Baltimore St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!