N and W Line Reopens After Major Derailment
The Norfolk and Western main line from Shenandoah Virginia to Hagerstown Maryland reopened about 8 am after a derailment at Grimes Station blocked service since yesterday afternoon. Two N and W passenger trains were rerouted via Baltimore and Ohio. rail crews and equipment damage to the Eastern Lime Marl and Fertilizer Co plant were reported with bling and a drying room destroyed.
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Norfolk and Western Railroad
Shenandoah
Hagerstown
Grimes Station
Norfolk and Western and Western Maryland Railroad
Norfolk and Western
Bualtimore
Ohio
Martinsburg
Shenandoah Junction
Eastern
Lime Marl and Fertilizer Company
Two Youths To Attend Citizenship Seminar
John N. Miller winner and William A. Myers Jr runner up of the Optimist Speaking Contest will attend the University of Citizenship seminar at the University of Virginia June 24 to 28. The event hosts about 100 boys. Colgate Darden will open with a talk on the responsibilities of a free citizen.
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John N. Miller
William A. Myers, Jr
University of
Colgate W. Darden
University of Virginia
Yeaterday
Charles Rouzer
Luther Boyd Hamm
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Theodore B Newkirk dies in Illinois at 60
Francis M. Newkirk of Middletown reports the death of Theodore BR. Newkirk at the Mennonite Hospital in Bloomington Illinois. He was 60 and died Monday from complications after an operation. Survived by his wife Maryjane Strobel Newkirk two other sons and four daughters all in Illinois. Funeral arrangements not announced.
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Theodore B. Newkirk
Francis M. Newkirk
Middletown
Theodore BR. Newkirk
el Paso
Iineis
Mennonite Hospital
Bloomington
Maryj Jane Strobel Newkirk
Illinois
Benefit Claims Fall in City as Furloughed Return
In Hagerstown last week 411 benefit claims were filed a drop of about 150 from the prior week as workers furloughed returned to work. The State Employment Service foresees a rise in a few weeks when vacation closures affect eligibility. Demand remains strong for machine tool and shop workers, sheet metal trades, clerical staff, and construction labor in the county.
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Olsins
Hagerstown
State Employment Service
Goldsborough Rites Being Held Today
A large delegation of Washington officials joined Eastern Shore neighbors in paying final respects to Federal Judge T. Alan Goldsborough. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. at his family home in Denton, conducted by Rev. John White. Burial followed in Denton Cemetery.
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Denton
Washington
T. Alan Goldsborough
John White
Episcopal Church
Hail Damage Noted To Peaches In Local Orchards
The University of Maryland Extension Service crop report notes hail damage in Hancock and Smithaburg peach orchards but deems it negligible. Orchards continue thinning amid good weather while battling apple scab from rainy conditions. Peach and apple trees are sizing up, with unusually heavy leaf growth and signs of vigor.
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Hancock
Smithaburg
University of Maryland Extension Service
School Needs In Ritchie Area To Be Discussed
The Board of County Commissioners plan talks with Maryland lawmakers to secure federal aid for expanding school facilities in Camp Ritchie area as about 1,000 new families are expected to move in due to the Army communications center project. They may also seek help for a county hospital to address chronic illness needs.
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Board of County Commissioners
Camp Ritchie
Maryland
Army Communications
Ritchie
K Leister Mobleys
J. Glenn Beall
Herbert R. O’conor
John Butler
State of
McLaughlin to Speak at Area A Meeting in Funkstown
Area Commander William Porter announced the June Area A Council meeting for all American Legion posts in Washington County will be held Wednesday June 20 at the Trixon-Troxett Post in Funkstown. State Senator D Kenneth McLaughlin will address delegates on the Civilian Defense program at the state level.
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William Porter
American Legion
Washington County
Trixon-Troxett Post
Funkstown
D. Kenneth McLaughlin
Pre Schoolers to Get Swim Lessons at YMCA
Swim classes for 5 and 6 year olds start Tuesday June 26 at the YMCA and run through August 30. County and Community Secretary Don Klopfer will conduct the program with 20 lessons across two afternoons weekly at 2 o'clock at the Long Meadow Church. Parents should inquire at the YMCA for membership and enrollment details.
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Y.M.C.A
Don Klopfer
Mamietson
Petre
Maugans
Long Meadow
Elmer Rowland
Storment
Popir
Archbishop Grosz Faces Trial in Hungary for Plotting and Black Market Deals
Archbishop Joszef Grosz aged 64, the church’s top prelate in Hungary since Mindszenty’s imprisonment, goes on trial Friday on charges of plotting against the Communist government, black market currency, aiding escapes, and related offenses. The government indictment names eight others including Blajas Pongracz, a US Information Service employee, linking the case to alleged Imperialist legation ties.
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Budapest
Hungary
Joszef Grosz
Joszef
Mindszenty
Gees
Blajas Pongrarz
United States Information Service
Pongracz
Boonsboro Club Addresses Town Sewage Problem
Boonsboro's sewage issue was the focus of the Thone Club meeting at the E U B Church. Dr. Perry F Prather and Edward F B Holy ler spoke on rural sanitation and municipal disposal systems, with club leader Clarence Foltz introducing council members C J Morgan and others.
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Boonsboro
Thon’e Club
E.U.B
Perry F. Prather
Edward FB. Holyler
Boonshoro
Clarence Foltz
Boonehore
C. J. Morgan
Counci
Festival Supper At Cavetown Church Gathers Community
Friday June 22 4 to 12 PM Cavetown Christ's Church hosts a festival supper with good food and music by Rohrorayitte Nand ipons. Proceeds support Man's Bible Claas and Ady.
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Cavetown Christ's Church
Rohrorayitte Nandipons
Man's Bible
Claas, Ady
Weather Delays County Road Projects
The county road building program is delayed this year due to wet weather. Residents in affected areas voiced concern as the start of construction is postponed, but the Board of County Commissioners said work will begin this summer.
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Board of County Commissioners
Cumberland Plans For Television System Approval
Cumberland Maryland city council approved a plan by Potomac Valley Television Co to install poles and antennas to bring TV signals to residents. An antenna is planned for Irong Mountain but signals await a cross country coaxial cable to serve Cumberland homes.
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Cumberland
Potomac Valley Television Co., Inc
Cumberland Homers
Irong Mountain
Reds Reply To Fire But Are Silenced
Tokyo reports Communist shore batteries blasted ships for 90 minutes as U N warships and Marine Corsairs bombarded targets at Wonsan harbor on the east coast of North Korea. Navy says Red fire caused near misses and slight shrapnel damage to Task Force 95.
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Tokyo
United Nations
Wonsan
North Korea
Navy
Marine Corsair
Comptroller Warns U.S. Cannot Tolerate Waste and Corruption
Washington June 19 Comptroller General Lindsay C Warren told a Senate subcommittee that there has been a weakening of moral standards in and out of government. He urged a citizens commission to draft ethics methods, noted most federal workers are honest, but warned against "rotten apples" and waste during wartime contracts and the defense buildup. He argued the nation cannot afford more waste and disregard for public interest given the debt and postwar pressures.
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Lindsay C. Warren
Washington
Congress
Warren
Satt
Bossa
Senate
Douglas
D-H
Samis
Suspect Arson In Westernport Building Fire
Westernport Maryland June 19 a two story frame office and supply building at the Masteller Coal Co near the West Virginia line was damaged by a blaze likely started by firebugs. this follows a nearby arson attempt at a coal tipple in tunnelton wv. ongoing anti union tensions and recent blasts mark a spate of destructive acts in northern west virginia and western maryland coal regions.
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Westernport
Masteller Coal Co
State Line
West Virginia
Wyomen
Tunnelton
W. Va
Sigtey Cosl Co
Masteller
Bisemedt
Bloomington
Beryl
Piedmont
Hampshire
L. E. Harris Powder Co
Western Port
Elmers, Grim
Crellin
Harris Company
United Mine Workers
Civil Air Patrol Meets Thursday at Hagerstown Airport
The Hagerstown Civil Air Patrol Squadron will hold a special meeting at Municipal Airport Thursday at 6:40 PM. A simulated search and rescue mission will be staged during the meeting as air preparation for the national SAR operation planned by CAP for July. Members are urged to attend promptly.
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Hagerstown Civil Air Patrol
Municinal
CAP
AHI
Extended Weather Forecast for Mid Atlantic States
Generally fair weather with seasonal temperatures to prevail until late Friday or Saturday when showers and thunderstorms will develop and continue over the weekend. Temperatures will average near or above normals with afternoon highs around 85 and early mornings in the 60s across Maryland Delaware and surrounding areas.
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Mountains
Wastern
Maryland
Delaware
Japanese Buddhist Adviser Opposes Early Peace Treaty
Takanao Yoshida, top adviser to Japan's 70 million Buddhists, argued against a quick BR peace treaty. He warned such a move could provoke Soviet action and Sino Soviet pacts aimed at Japan, stressing that political independence requires economic strength. Yoshida returned from a six month U S tour and leads major Buddhist groups.
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Tokyo
Japan
Takanao Yoshida
Society For Free Nations
Russia
Yoshida
United States
Rainy Weather Delays Farming in Maryland Fields
Rain and wind hindered early week field work in Maryland delaying planting and increasing weeds. Wheat and barley lodged in damp patches while army worms raised concerns on the Eastern Shore. Despite setbacks, crop observers report a near record growing season with sun expected to improve conditions soon. Corn awaits hot days and nights to rebound.
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College Park
Maryland
Complete Polling Of W M Employes In Cumberland Area
Western Maryland Railroad workers in Cumberland and Baltimore vote on a bargaining agent under National Mediation Board supervision. Balloting across Thursday to Saturday will determine if the Brotherhood of Locomotive and Enginemen, the Railroad Industrial Union, or another organization represents the workforce.
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Western Maryland Railroad
Cumberland
National Mediation Board
I Division
Baltimore
Western Maryland
Brotherhood of Locomotive and Enginemen
Railroad Industrial Union
Soldier Roy Stone Completes Basic Training At Lackland
Roy K Stone son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Stone of Hagerstown Maryland completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas and was assigned to Northwestern State College Louisiana for clerk typist training He is a 1950 Hagerstown High graduate who worked at Acre Market Halfway before enlisting on April 6 this year His new mailing address lists AF 13411387 3468th School Squadron Northwestern State College Natchitoches Louisiana Rox 1304
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Flo
Roy K. Stone
Joseph Stone
Hagerstown
Route 8
Tle
Lackland Air Force
San Antonio
Texas
Northwestern State College
Louisiana
Olass
Roy
Acre Market
Halfway
Northwestern State Cottere
Natchitoches
Study on Cattle Bloat in Washington County Plans
County agents will mail questionnaires to about 1000 dairy and beef raisers to study cattle bloat. Ralph Pratt of College Park leads the survey by the University of Maryland Livestock and Agronomy Departments. Data will guide recommendations to farmers and may involve farm visits to affected areas.
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Mark Miller
Ralph Pratt
College Park
University of Maryland
Pratt
Washington County
Miller
Silo Suit At Cumberland Weighs Industry Outcome
Silo manufacturers nationwide watch Cumberland Circuit Court as Michigan Silo Co sues Harry Shaffer for 591.27 on a 1949 silo purchase totaling 1 185 27 with Shaffer counterclaiming 6 000 for inferior materials and cattle deaths after ensilage. Expert W Craine testifies as industry witness.
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United States
Allegany County
Cumberland
Michigan Silo Company
Harry Shaffer
Washington County Farm
Shaffer
Shafer
Atle Company
Zur W. Craine
Silo Manufacturing Company
National Association of Silo Manufacturers
Mynah Bird Has Real Wolf Call
Upland California June 19 A talking Mynah bird named Jimmy delights Mrs. Evelyn Price’s visitors with a wolf whistle and a vocabulary of more than seven phrases. The bird's playful repertoire includes phrases like I love you and Get the doctor, while neighborhood birds scorn his mock calls.
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Upland
Calif
Evelyn Price
Jimmy
Ex-Salisbury Fireman testifies on charges and past service
Ex fireman W Rayfield Hawking returns for another grilling by a city committee in Salisbury Md. He defended 21 years in firefighting across Boston and a Massachusetts volunteer unit while facing questions about drunkenness at City Fire House No 1 and alleged misuse of a firehouse call system.
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Salisbury
W. Rayfield Hawking
City
Hawking
Hawkins
Fred
Cfty Council
John
Gremenut Nani
Cireuit
Wiliam W.prayers
State Tax Commission
Eurpoena
Harry H. Cropper
Siraman
Massachusetts
Cropper
Attleboro
Mays
Hoston
Massachusatta
Committeea
John EH
Jacob
Travers
F. A. Grier
People Court
Milton &. Larmer
FE. Morrig
Jeremiah Valllatt
McKeldin Fears Probers Giving State Bad Name
Governor McKeldin criticized the Maryland probe commission for harming the state’s image while voicing support for a broader inquiry. He denounced some testimony as part of a wholesale attack on law enforcement and schools, citing dope party reports and alleged police payoffs in Baltimore. He offered to dismiss policemen with shady records but warned against sensational accusations that tarnish the entire department.
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Ocean City
McKeldin
Maryland Pace Association
O'Connor
Erline
Free State
Senate
Maryland
Ile
Consoleta
Baltimore City
Crime Committee
Baltimore
Washington
Norman Weis
Western Maryland Railway Co
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chesney Warns Of Ban On Discharge Of All Fireworks
State Insurance Commissioner Harvey M Chesney warns that all fireworks are forbidden without approval from the Insurance Department. The law bans firecrackers rockets spark lers roman candles torpedoes bombs and other devices. Violators face misdemeanor charges. permits require 10 days notice and bonds to protect the public. Since 1941 no serious accidents have occurred under department supervision.
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Chesney
Harvey M. Chesney
Insurance Department
Carther
Misa Penman Retires After 41 Years Teaching Penmanship
In Santa Ana California Misa Minnie Penman ends a 41 year teaching career today retiring from penmanship instruction. She devoted decades to shaping students handwriting and form.
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Santa Ana
Calif
Misa Minnie Penman
Cherry Sale Notice From Smithsburg Market
Large red and white sweet cherries ready for picking today pickup from Smithsburg address 74 Hoy D Newman Adv call for details.
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Smithsburg
Hoy D
Newman
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Joe DiMaggio
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Goldsborough
McLaughlin
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U. S
Civil Air Patrol
Electrical Engineering
A. G. Crankleton Electric Co., Inc
Graencaatte
Japan Buddhist Association
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Japan Buddhist Worshippers Association
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THE
Mynah Bird
W. Rayfield Hawkins
Hawkine
Saum’s
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Studebaker
Fleigh Motor Corp
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