Marshall testimony on six divisions for potential all out war
Continued from Page 4 of Western Europe the understand ing at the time was that additional separate units such as anti air craft groups also would be sent The six divisions at full strength would number about 108 000 men Starshall recalled that when Congress discussed the six divisions there were astready in Haropa soma 100 000 military per sonnel Appearing before the House Appropriations Committee Marshall was asked by Rep Mahon D Tex whether the likelihood of all out war must still be considered.
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Controls Bill Approval Today
The proposed controls bill faces approval today with further cutbacks and new rules. It adds up to a 20 percent rent increase in areas under control and extends wage controls while easing consumer credit for major purchases and extending loan terms. Livestock slaughter quotas remain prohibited despite claims to curb black market meat activities.
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Senators Demand Medical Teams For Prisoners In Korea
Three senators urge breaking off Korean ceasefire talks unless Communists allow U S medical teams to treat allied prisoners. Bridges Cain and Dirksen say about 16 000 Americans are prisoners of the Communists and pushed the demand as an immediate condition of continuing truce talks.
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Dewey Praises Malaya Efforts in Jungle War
Governor Thomas E. Dewey arrived at the Malayan front with General Malcolm MacDonald and said he was tremendously impressed by British military police and local forces battling Communist terrorists in the dense jungle. The operation has drawn tens of thousands of British troops since 1948.
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Thomas E. Dewey
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Malcolm MacDonald
Peace Talks Strewn Over Buffer Zone Deadlock
The UN and North Korea held a three hour session on a proposed buffer zone across Korea. Gen. Joy and Nam Nam discussed the 38th Parallel and the two sides debated a 12 percent mile versus a 20 mile wide zone. Nam listened with interest but offered no new compromise as talks continued. Brig. Gen. Nuckols noted Nam showed fatigue yet no demoralization. Admiral Joy proposed resuming meetings tomorrow.
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Consumers To Get Price Break
A manufacturer cuts wholesale prices of shorts by 20 percent and undershirts by 10 percent returning to pre-Korean levels. Candy bars rise 20 percent in size while cocoa and coconut prices fall. Sugar futures soften due to Korea talks, with some candy makers predicting later sale price reductions. Rubber tire prices stay firm toward fall and lumber prices are not expected to fall much as demand normalizes after last year's building boom.
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New York Lumber Trade Association
Association
Seoul urges UN forces to stay in Korea a year
South Korea's public information chief Dr. Clarence Ryes asked for continued United Nations forces in Korea for at least a year. He pressed for immediate Chinese Communist withdrawal and full disarmament of North Korea, warning against appeasement and stressing Korea's right to defend itself.
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Gasoline Seepage At Frederick Plant Prompts Public Alert
About 5 060 to 6 000 gallons of high test gasoline leaked from a Sinclair Petroleum tank in Frederick Maryland overnight prompting a public stay away order. Fire crews stood by and officials hoped danger would pass by today. A truck driver WHO reported the leak alerted authorities and the 12 000 gallon tank was about half empty. Ground seepage and pools of flammable liquid posed risks near a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad spur with no rail traffic expected today.
General Fired In Graft Probe Shakes Army Affairs
The Detroit arsenal commander was dismissed and reprimanded for accepting favors from contracting firms and using government materials for boats and transport. Brig. Gen. Carroll Deltrick will replace him. Governor McKeldin opposed a proposed Burke Virginia airport, urging defense needs and Friendship Airport’s expansion instead. Congress approved a 43 million dollar MATS base at Friendship.
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Girl Recovers From 100 Foot Fall On Mount Katahdin
A two year old girl, Marcela Doolitia of Behanectady New York, fell one hundred feet from Maria's high peak on Mt Katahdin in Maine. She survived the seven hour freezing ledge ordeal and was reported in good condition at Bangor Hospital after rescue.
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Obituaries feature Randall Adams family and local services
The notice lists survivors of Minnie May Randall including wife, children, siblings, and grandchildren. The service is planned at Suter Funeral Home with burial at Roger Hill Cemetery. Additional obituaries cover Maria Sophia Adams and Helen Maria Rickard with funeral arrangements in Baltimore and Washington County. services and interments follow at Boonsboro and Rest Haven Cemetery.
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Hilda DuVall
Mabel Renner
Mildred Morris
McKeen Rock
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Wil Ham
Washington
Set
Thomas
Rolling Field
Suter
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Watlington
Roger Hill Cemetery
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Ridgeway Avenue
Baltimore
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Joseph Claggett Adams
William J. Tickner and Sons
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Boonsboro Cemetery
Helen Maria Rickard
Max W. Rickard
South Mulberry Street
Washington County Hospital
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Charles Dausch
Rest Haven Cemetery
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Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary
A. K. Coffman Funeral Home
Man Falls From Bridge Drowns in Potomac
A 39 year old man fell from the railroad bridge at Harpers Ferry on Saturday afternoon and drowned in the Potomac River. Carl Henry Rugemer of Harpers Ferry was identified. Maryland and West Virginia State Police recovered the body shortly after.
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When You Have a Headache Remember This Important Fact
An old ad notes extra fast relief with the BC headache tablets or powders. It touts the BC formula as a mix of popular pain relievers offering quick dissolving, fast acting relief for headaches neuralgic pains minor muscular aches and periodic pains. Powder and tablet forms are advertised with 10c 23c and family sizes 50 and 100 capsules.
Scotsman swims English Channel both ways in 19 hours
Ned Barnie an Edinburgh science teacher became the fourth man to swim the English Channel in both directions. He completed the England to France crossing yesterday in about 21 miles and 19 hours 2 minutes. The feat is harder due to tides and winds. Barnie had already swum France to England the previous year, making him the third swimmer of the weekend to complete the crossing.
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Local Market Prices and Produce Listings
Prices paid to farmers for wheat and corn vary by delivery method with readers listed by local suppliers Kline Brothers Snook Brothers and GOK. Various poultry prices from Heavy fowl to turkeys and ducks appear alongside country hams lard strawberries apples and vegetables with crate and bunch pricing. The note ends with a National Geographic Society statement about whales migrating through sea lanes.
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