Draft Law Expands Eligibility as Truman Acts
Washington reports the Selective Service bill slows into law, making about 200,000 youths in Washington County eligible for service though calls may be years off. Also noted are 21 Communist Party leaders indicted in New York and Pittsburgh for plotting violent overthrow, with arrests by FBI and actions tied to the Smith Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Washington County
Selective Service
Ava
Atte Eee
Washington
Communist Party
United States
New York
FBI
Pittsburgh
Supreme Court
U.S
McGrath
J. Idgar Hoover
National Committee
National ‘Committee
Hoover
U.S.A
New York State
Iran Seizes Control of Anglo Iranian Oil Facilities
Tehran orders full authority over the Anglo Iranian Oil Company with aims to keep oil flowing. Premier Mossadegh vows to protect Iranian oil while Britain seeks ICJ guidance on provisional measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mossadegh
Tehran
Iran
Mohammed Mossadegh
Oil Shares Rise as Iran-British Talks Falter
Oil shares gained slightly in New York trading as a British Iran settlement talks broke down. The Mossadegh government planned to take control of oil fields while Iran named officials to oversee northern Keromanshah fields amid the deadlock over Anglo Iranian Oil Company seizures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Mossedagh
Anelodranian
Dran
Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
U.S
Henry F. Grady
FL Mohammed Mossadegh
Ail
Pheasant Joins Chicken Flock At Beaver Creek Farm
A wild pheasant wandered into the chicken yard at the Marry Brining home in Beaver Creek and began feeding with the chickens. Mrs. Brining observed the bird calmly join the flock after dispending morning feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marry Brining
Beaver Creek
Troops Alerted In Middle East as Iran Crisis Deepens
London reports Britain's armed forces in the Middle East on alert to protect nationals as Tehran's nationalization threats target the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company. Cabinet meets in emergency session amid danger of Soviet involvement and possible disruption of the Abadan refinery operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Middle East
Iran
Britieh
Tehran
Holdinga
Mediterranean
Abadan
Soviet Union
Iiven
County Farmer Owes On Silo in Allegany County Case
A jury in Allegany County found that Harry Shafer of Washington County still owes Michigan Silo Company 289.27 on a silo bought in 1949, after the suit was moved from Washington County. Shafer had countersued 6000 alleging improper construction and damage to livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegany County
Harry Shafer
Washington County
Michigan Silo Company
Shafer
Bstl
George Henderson
British Declare Joe The Champ
The British Boxing Board of Control proclaimed Joe Louis as the world heavyweight champion after his sixth round knockout of Lee Savold in New York City. The U S and rest of the world continue to recognize Charles as champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Toe Louis
British Boxing Board of Control
Britain
Lee Savold
Louls
Savold
Englewood
N. J
New York City
United States
Fazzard Charles
Cincinnati
Black bear nearly hit by Fairchild worker near Wilsons
A Fairchild Aircraft Division worker on Route 1 near Wilsons reported a black bear about 200 pounds nearly struck his car on Independence Schoolhouse Road around midnight. The bear, blinded by headlights, veered into brush on the Forsythe farm, prompting residents to recall large doglike tracks and discuss a potential heat hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairchild
Black Bear
Wilsons
Wondshore
Frederick County
Washington County
Bursoll Beach
Fairchild Aircraft Division
Beach
Independence Schoolhouse
Wilson District
Forsythe Farm
Reach
Wilaon
Red Planes Back Again And Again But Second Best
Ten Red planes were shot down or damaged today in the Korean War as a double-deck air battle raged over northwest Korea. The fight involved jets and propeller planes, with United Nations forces claiming several Reds destroyed or damaged and Mustangs clashing with Mig-15s at high altitude. The four days of air combat left Red losses estimated at 28 planes, while U.N. losses were not reported.
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Tokyo
Korea
Panchhow
United Nations
Kansong
Yanga
U.N. Mustang
Stormovik
Fifth Air Force
Sanre
U.N
Reds
Jojongbu
Seaul
Two Boat Tragedies Claim 46 Lives in Mexico and Germany
In Ensenada Cedros Island channel a 45 foot fishing boat carrying 37 Mexicans sank after capsizing, 23 lives lost aboard Abalone divers and crew. In Germany, two bus train collisions near Munich killed 20 and injured 31, including 16 Jesuit students and seven tourists in separate crashes.
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Ensenada
Mex
Cedros Island
California
Munich
Germany
Airec
Hagerstown Rated Maryland Second City for Families and Sales
Sales Management claims Hagerstown rates as Maryland's second city for families and wholesale sales, with 1950 retail in the city at $471,000 and city county totals at $67,953,000. Food, general merchandise, furnishings, autos, and drugs drove gains. county per capita buying income reached $1,194, with 25,000 county families and 11,200 city families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Maryland
Baltimore
Sales Management
Jim Hagerstown
Washington County
Truman Reported Considering New Appeal To Save Controls
Washington June 20 The Senate Banking Committee action aligned with House measures to curb price drops and ease some credit rules. Proposals would ban further price rollbacks on live beef, relax auto, TV, radio, and home appliance credit, and raise rents under control ceilings up to 20 percent above 1942 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Congress
Senate
House
Washington
Sultry Weather Expected Tomorrow With Showers
The Weather Bureau forecasts sultry conditions arriving tomorrow along with thunder showers. A batch of humid air moves in from the south with southerly winds. Today’s high likely around 86 after yesterday’s 83, and tonight may dip below yesterday’s 62 in Keedysville reports. The warmth likely sticks through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Keedysville
J. A. Miller
Congress seeks 201.8 million for Maryland military facilities
Congress today was urged to provide 201 million dollars for new facilities at Maryland military installations. The largest item is 43.5 million dollars for building Baltimore’s Friendship International Airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Maryland
Baltimore
Friendship International
Senate Crime Committee Again Demands Florida Governor
Asked again, the Senate Crime Committee today urged Florida Governor Fuller Warren to appear in Miami for a third time. It warned of further action unless he provides a satisfactory response by noon tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Crime Committee
Fuller Warren
Florida
Miami
Hurley calls for end of policy of appeasement era
Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hurley former ambassador to China testifies to Senate committees probing MacArthur recall. He denounces the State Department for surrendering World War II principles and urges a shift to a positive foreign policy grounded in individual liberty and self government.
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Washington
Patrick J. Hurley
China
State Department
Hurley
Senate
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Truman
Pacific
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees
Omar Bradley
Jet Chiefs of Staff
Acheson
White House
iPermits Issued For Five Homes
Permits for five new dwellings and several conversions were issued last week by the City Building Inspector as home construction stays active. Notable permits include Dr. Lloyd A. Hoffman for a one and a half story brick dwelling on Oak Hill Avenue at 21006, Fidelity Home Builders on Salem Avenue for a brick veneered one family home, and J. Frank Fearnow for a bricked one and a half story dwelling with garage on Calvert Terrace at 10000. Several other projects cover conversions and additions on North Mulherry Street and Corbett Street, plus a church parsonage kitchen addition on East Washington Street and a rear addition on Medway Road.
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Lloyd A. Hoffman
Oak Hill Avenue
Fidelity Home Builders
Salem Avenue
Fidelity Home Sakers
Charles
Luella Brown
Cleveland Avenue
J. Frank Fearnow
Calvert Terrace
M. R. Moler
North Mulherry Street
John W
Nettle KE
Phillips
Corbett Street
Church of Frethren Parsonage
East Washington Street
Draft Eligibles May Join Guard
Capt William T Bussard announces a policy change allowing men who passed Army physicals to enlist in the National Guard. Enlistments run June 1 to July 15, with no activation implied. Company B begins annual training at Camp Pickett June 30 and returns July 14. Armory offices open daily until 10:80 p m except weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
William T. ‘Bussard
Company B
Dav. Bussard
Toeat
Camp Pickett
Bussard
Public Hearings On Phone Rates To Start Aug 15
Baltimore June 20 The Public Service Commission set August 15 for public hearings on rate increases sought by the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Baltimore. The company did not specify the amount, but asked to raise booth call rates from five to ten cents. The City of Baltimore says it would oppose any increase at the hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Public Service Commission
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Fire damages bedroom in Old Mill Inn Kemp's Mill
Fire, blamed on a short circuit in a light switch, badly scorched a second floor bedroom at the Old Mill Inn in Kemp's Mill. Versus Foltz alerted Williamsport fire company around 12 30 as extinguishers water and a booster pump fought the flames. The inn operated by Mrs Foltz and Raymond Trumpower sustained heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritzie Foltz
Raymond Trumpower
Kemp's MM Building
Auto Demolished Driver Fined $25 in Crash
John C Hingaman 22 of Greenscastle Route 2 injured when he lost control and hit a tree near Coar foss last week. He forfeited collateral of 25 dollars and costs after a reckless driving charge. His car was totally demolished and he was treated at Washington County Hospital for injuries.
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John C. Hingaman
Greencastle Rt. 2
Coarfoss
Hingaman
Rao
Washington County Hospital
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J. Edgar Hoover
Herbert Morrison
Morrison
House of Commons
International Court of Justice
the Hague
Enna Ees Teeter Eens
Hossein Fatimi
Tran
AGHEC
Oil
Joe
Trwnan
Senate Banking Committee
Michael V. DiSalle
DiSalle
Maybank
D-8.c
Senate Banking Comittee
Intiation
Atim
Bulletins
Big Sum
Indianapolis
Ind
Reta Szuch
Rufus Grubbs
Barnes Grubbs
Ap Aaying Ple
Lucille Grubba
S2uch
James
T. W. Black
Medway Road
Old Mill
Kemp’s Mill
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