MacArthur Credited For Inchon Landing Amid Plan Dispute
Louis Johnson testified that General Douglas MacArthur took responsibility for the Inchon landing in Korea despite misgivings from the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Johnson said the Chiefs offered a chance to call it off a week before launch and noted the later shift in war dynamics after Chinese involvement.
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Washington
Louis Johnson
Douglas MacArthur
Inchon
Korea
U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
JCS
MacArthur
Nea
South Korea
Johnson
de Ee
Senate
Acheson
J Johnson
Lnot
Wave of housebreaking hits North End youths blamed
Police warn North End residents to lock doors amid a wave of breakins by juveniles seeking money. Five homes were entered in a month with cash stolen. one suspect hid in the Thieblot residence at 1324 Hamilton Boulevard until discovered, then fled after about an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grason Wigfield
Armand Thieblot
Hamilton Boulevard
Thieblot
Wigfield
Pal Doora
Thishlot
False arrest suit heard over $3000 damages in Ellicott City
An Ellicott City man seeks $3000 in a circuit court suit claiming a false arrest by city police on November 21 last year after a shoplifting complaint by Harry Ingram of a Jonathan Street men’s store. The case was dismissed November 24.
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Anit
Eilicott
John S. Mahe
Harry lL.ingram
Jonathan Street
Maha
Ingram
Mahe
Pbeen
John Rohrer
Mabe
Lloyd Kuhn
Charles Grice
Poole to Lead Maryland Teachers at National Meeting
Harry R Poole principal of Smitheburg School will head Maryland delegates at the National Educational Association convention in San Francisco July 1 to 6 He will travel with Carl R Beer Surrey School principal and County Teachers Association president They depart June 18 and attend a Stanford University conference June 27 to July 1 on teacher education and standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry R. Poole
Smitheburg School
Maryland
National Educational Association
San Francisco
State Teachers’ Association
Carl R. Beer
Surrey School
County Teachers’ Association
Stanford University
WEA
Fracture after fall reported in Hagerstown area
Samuel H Hartman of Hagerstown Route 6 suffered a left ankle fracture in a fall this morning and received emergency room care. Others treated for injuries included Mary Elizabeth McGee of Williamsport Route 1 with a hand caught in a car door, T C Herbst Jr of Smithsburg Route 2 with a hand laceration, and Albert F Bussard of 60 East Franklin Street with a back injury. All were discharged after treatment.
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Samuel H. Hartman
Hagerstown
Mary Elizabeth McGee
Willamsport
T. C. Herbst, Jr
Suuithsburg
Albert F. Bussard
East Franklin Street
Fresh Troops Digging In On Eastern Front
Fresh Red troops were reported digging in on rain swept ridges in eastern Korea. UN tanks advanced toward Kumsong while Reds avoided major engagements in the west. Allied air strikes reported excellent coverage on the Kumsong River front with heavy fighting elsewhere.
Washington County Hospital reports busy year despite deficit
The Washington County Hospital released its annual report for the year ending September 30, 1950, showing 7,965 patients treated and an operating deficit of 49,871 dollars. Total operating income 543,161 dollars and expenses 649,552 dollars, offset by 356,531 dollars in supplementary income from rentals and public funds.
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Washington County Hospital
Banaan Holors
Cotter
Industrialist W. Harry Reisner Dies At 86 In Hagerstown
W Harry Reisner Sr esteemed civic leader and innovator died at his Fountain Head Heights home aged 86 after five months of ill health. Born January 7 1865 near Mercersburg Pa he built a jewelry trade in Salis bury and Hagerstown later turning to instrument making and pipe organ supplies becoming head of Reisner Manufacturing Company which grew to world prominence. He previously sold the dial test indicator patent rights and expanded into pipe organ components for Moller Co and others.
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W. Harry Reisner
Hagerstown
Fountain Head Heights
Mercersburg
George
Catherine Reisner
McConnellsburg
Lewis Reisner
Salisbury
North Carolina
L. C. Starrat Company
Athol
Massachusetts
Reisner Manufacturing Company
North Prospect Street
Reisner
M. P. Moller Co
Thompson Engraving Company
Nyack
DiSalle Praises Price Controls On Cattle Outcomes
Chicago June 15 Government price controls on cattle have worked well or better than expected Price Director Michael V DiSalle said after meeting with about 300 midwestern cattle tender or at stock yards He predicted near normal marketing volumes this week and noted no regulatory changes are needed Prices had been rolled back 10 percent May 20 and are slated for further cuts later in the year with October 1 as the final rollback.
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Chicago
Michael V. DiSalle
DiSalle
Tendera
Tlon
Senate Banking Panel Rejects Rent Control for Businesses
The Senate Banking Committee sidestepped a proposal to extend rent control to commercial properties during a June hearing. No action was taken on extending protections to business rents.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Ceiling Prices Must Be Posted Starting Today
Washington reports all service establishments including beauty shops barber shops amusement centers and repair places must post ceiling prices under OPS orders. Kosh er beef retailers were required to display price lists last week. Manufacturers of clothing and apparel face new ceilings using pre Korean selling prices as base with allowed labor and material cost additions through specified dates.
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Washington
OPS
Services
Ageesgories
Furmluhinge
Men Called In Draft May Enlist With City Hall Station
Men drafted for examination or induction may voluntarily enlist in the Army or Air Force at the City Hall recruiting station for a limited time. Any 1-A eligible man may apply, including those previously rejected, and may take a new exam. Only four men are listed for June 26 call in this county.
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Army
Air Force
City Hall
Potomac River Crest Reaches Twenty Feet With Minor Flooding
The Potomac River peaked near 20 feet last night causing brief flooding in Williamsport and Hancock with the park and a road flooded by Conococheague Creek. Water levels are falling and normal flow should return within about 36 hours. The weekend forecast calls for more showers and warmer temperatures into the upper eighties.
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Potomac River
Williamsport
Potomac
Hancock
Kemp's Mill
Walnut Point
Conococheague Creek
Weather Bureau
Edwards To Die For Dual Serious Case
In Annapolis on June 16 the Court of Appeals upheld the death sentence of Thomas A. Edwards for the Glen Burnie public safety slaying of a postal worker and his date. The court ruled the state presented enough evidence to sustain a second trial conviction. Railway to hang for the crime.
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Annapolis
Court of Appeals
Thomas A. Edwards
Glen Burnie
Edwards
Local Stationer Wins First Prize In National Contest
John Myerly, local stationer and sporting goods dealer, won first prizes in national contests for a window display and an advertisement for Let's Go Fishing Week. His prize window features live trout and a Catoctin Mountains scene with no merchandise. He will travel to Rutger’s Cottages in Minnesota. joined by Herald-Mail’s C Neill Baylor and Verne E B Joslin for the trip.
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John Myerly
Myerly
Catoctin
Truttgers
Minnesota
Sporting Goods Dealer
National Association of Sporting Goods
C. Neill Baylor
Herald-Mail Company
Verne EB. Joslin
U S Air Force Adequate in Far East, Finletter Says
Secretary Finletter says allied aircraft in Japan and Korea would counter the Chinese air force if it enters the war. He warns Russia’s entry would create a serious situation. He notes no confirmed MiG-15 pilots but calls the Soviet air force a powerful deterrent.
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Tokyo
Japan
Korea
U. S
Thomas J. Finletter
Russia
Finletter
Washington
Frontine
Manchuria
U.N
Manchurian
U. S. Strategic Air Force
Russian Air Force
Two-Car Crash Injures Man on East Franklin Street
One man, William A. Danser aged 70 of 104 South Potomac Street, pulled from a parked position on East Franklin Street and was struck by a vehicle driven by Tony Valentine 39 of 101 Madison Avenue. John McGovern 54 suffered head and neck injuries. Two drivers charged with reckless driving after a crash on Madison Avenue.
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East Franklin Street
William A. Danser
South Potomac Street
Tony Valentine
Madison Avenue
John McGovern
John P. Gray
Wik Hamaport
Cecilia E. Potts
Weagly Honored By Gold Watch Gift At Farm Bureau Dinner
Roy O C F Weagly of Beaver Creek was among 65 Farm Bureau Insurance associates honored at the Tune award dinner in Columbus Ohio. He received a gold watch for 26 years of service and now serves on the board of directors. He joined in 1926 as secretary and later became the first licensed agent in Western Maryland. He led the Washington County Farm Bureau for 15 years and served as president of the Maryland State Farm Bureau.
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Roy OC. F. Weagly
Beaver Creek
Farm Bureau Insurance Companies
Columbus
Ohio
Weagly
Maryland
Washington County
Nurcad
Buresa Dan Theaa Weave
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Joint Chiefs
Reds
U.S
Hong Kong
Canton
Communista
Chinese
Rede
Slit
Red China
Dutie
China
North End
Kumsong
Reda
United Nations
Chupa
Kumhwa
U. N
Kumsong River
Infe
Officara
Stan Carter
W, Harry Reisner
Bulletin
Gramps
Lewis Casaner
Ben Milay
Ben
Lewis
Miley Farm
Downaville Pike
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