Cease fire moves loom as Ridgway receives UN instructions
Gen Matthew Ridgway received general cease fire negotiation instructions from the Government. London sources say all 16 UN fighting forces in Korea back the push. In Korea the front was quiet aside from patrols and air activity. U S diplomatic chief in Japan William Sebald met with Ambassador Muccio in Pusan. South Korea opposes a line along the 38th Parallel while Congress voices some opposition to a cease fire. President Truman convened a Cabinet meeting to discuss the crisis.
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Washington
Matthew B. Ridgway
Korea
London
United Nations
Ridgway
Big Tokyo
William J. Sebald
U. S.S
Japan
Pusan
John J. Muccio
U. S
Clarence Ryee
38Th Parallel
Congress
Ridgeway
Robert A. Lovett
Defense
Lovett
Hit
Ridewas
Truman
White House
Tokyo
Yongcchan
U. S. Bishth
N. Mats Tangs
Whas
Ridsway
James A. van Fleet
Senate Passes Bill Extending Price Controls Eight Months
Washington June 29 A Senate bill to extend price wage and rent controls eight months was approved 41 to 10 after a long session. The measure would curb new price rollbacks and would allow only limited adjustments while extending current controls to mid night tomorrow. The House plans quick action on a stopgap extension and likely avoid the broader proposals.
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House
Washington
Senate
Truman
Flalgo
Soa
Wong
Maybank
Des
Moody
Benton
Magistrates Seek Higher Collateral in County Trials
City and county trial magistrates urged a sharp rise in collateral amounts to enforce appearance at hearings. A collateral means money a suspect must post to guarantee trial. if the defendant fails to appear, the sum is forfeited. Magistrate Martin L. Ingram urged increases in general and for drunken driving cases to about $200.
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Velty
Martin L. Ingram
Potomac River Clears For Bass Opening Despite Rain
The Potomac above Williamsport is in excellent condition for bass fishing on Sunday, though Conococheague Creek and the south branch feed muddy, yellow flood waters into the river. Water at Williamsport rose to 4.2 feet. the river remains clear above Cumberland and should be good for the opening if rains stay away.
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Potomac
Williamsport
Potomac Aly
Alove
Cumberland
Conorocheagne
Newsprint Price Increase Spares Canada Pulp Board
Washington reports Canadian authorities refused to delay a 310 ton price rise for newsprint. Price stabilizer Michael V. Di Salie said R. M. Fowler of the Canadian Defense Production Board declined in a phone call to pause the increase as talks with American publishers continue.
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Washington
Michael V. di Salie
Disalle
R. M. Fowler
Payer
Canadian Defense Production Board
Thea
Change In Store Hours Vote Fails To Carry
Haggers town Retailers Bureau members voted 26 to 23 against changing late shopping hours from Saturday to Friday nights. Any change requires a two thirds majority of the quorum present. The meeting at Hotel Alexander included 49 retail establishments and followed lengthy discussion.
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Haggerstown Retailers Bureau
Works Avo
Alexander
Lngthy
Oil Tanker And Greek Freighter Collide At Sea
A Greek registered SS Audrey and the Time Oil Co. tanker SS Alan Seeger collided in heavy fog off the Oregon coast with no serious damage reported. Seeger sailed from California toward Portland while Audrey traveled from Vancouver to Egypt. A separate note says United Africaines pilots were ordered back to work at LaGuardia Field after a June 18 strike.
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California
Oregon Coavoy
Coast Guard
Audrey
Alan Seeger
Time Oft Co
Seeger
Portland
Ore
Vancouver
Wash
Egypt
New York
United Africinea Plilots
Aloce
LaGuardia Field
Smithsburg Get New Shoe Plant In Growth Drive
Smithsburg will gain a new 230 worker footwear plant from Waynesboro Shoe Manufacturing Company. The Smithsburg Shoe Factory, a 200000 dollar branch, will start production on the 16th, despite storm delays. It will produce infants uppers called presavellts and features modern design with oil heat and sprinkler safety.
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Smithsburg
Waynesboro Shoe Manufacturing Company
Waynesboro
Wagnerboro Shoe Manufacturing Company
Waynesboro Company
Fac
Tory
Oscar Pletner
Dec
Two Dead and Dozen Hurt In Rail Crash Near Shelbyville
The Meadowlark passenger train of Chicago and Eastern Illinois struck a track wash-out near Shelbyville and derailed into Brush Creek. Two crewmen were killed and twelve passengers injured as the diesel locomotive and four cars tumbled down a 30 foot embankment. The fireman and mail clerk died in the wreck.
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Shelbyville
Chicago and Eastern Illinois
Meadowlark
Brush Creek
Chinese Prisoners Scoffing At Claims They're Volunteers
State Department said Korean War prisoners from China scoffed at Peiping's claim they were volunteers. The bulletin noted the prisoners stated their remarks voluntarily and recordings were made with their knowledge.
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Washington
Korea
State Department
Tthe Peiping
Efelt
China
Ite Daily Bulletin
Canaidar Poste
U S Population Tops 154 Million Census Report
Washington June 20 The Census Bureau announced that the total population of the United States including troops abroad has surpassed 154 million this month and could reach about 154.01 million by year end. The annual growth averages around 200 thousand monthly. The last official estimate was 143 million as of May 1 1950.
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Washington
Census Bureau
United States
Boost The Braves To Host 1951 All Star Game
Hagerstown leads the attendance race with 1 033 fans per 27 games as three Interstate League cities vie to host the 1951 All Star game. Allentown and Lancaster push strong moves tonight to overtake Hagerstown with games and promotions.
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Hagerstown Braves
All
Hagerstown
Allentown
Lancaster
York
Braves
Allentown Cardinals
Municipal Stadium
Meet Your Hagerstown Braves Series Begins Today
The Daily Mall starts a new feature in the sparts page detailing the Hagerstown Braves. The first installment profiles first baseman Billy Smith and promises readers stories about the team and its players.
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Sparts
Daily Mall
Hagerstown Braves
Billy Smith
Star Classic Match Set for July 9 in Attendance Derby City
The Star Classic will be played Monday July 9 in the league city with the highest average per pane attendance through June 30. Hagerstown still leads the attendance derby after games through that night but the race remains unsettled. Tonight and tomorrow night will determine the outcome.
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Hagerstown
Cease-Fire Talks Pace as Korean War Stalls
Reports from Tokyo indicate cease-fire discussions gain momentum while ground fighting eases. A northwest Yongchon clash persists with hill changes and patrol skirmishes. air activity increases as Mustangs clash with Reds. Ridgway and Van Fleet poised for possible Korea visit as signals point to an imminent halt.
South Koreans Vote Against Cease Fire On 38th Parallel
South Korea's legislature unanimously opposes a cease fire on the 38th parallel. It demands disarmament of aggressors, withdrawal of Chinese forces north of the Yangtze and Tumen rivers, complete unification under the Republic of Korea, and guaranteed security before any halt to fighting. Wall Street opens with mixed stock movements as leads vary and trading remains quiet.
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South Koreans
38Th Parallel
Pusan
Korea
Tarhier
Wahi
Tumen
North Korea
Manchuria
Republic of Korea
Iran Crisis Deepens as Mossadegh Seeks Grady Talks
Tehran reports say Prime Minister Mossadegh summoned U.S. Ambassador Henry Grady amid Iran’s oil nationalization standoff. Talks sought on concessions to end the British Iran deadlock over the Abadan refinery and anti sabotage bills threatening executions. The Mauritius cruiser’s arrival near Abadan spurred Iranian moves to resume refinery output as tensions rise.
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Tehran
Iran
Mohammed Mossadegh
U.S
Henry F. Grady
Aladan
U. S
Truman
Mossadegh
United States
Grady
Anglo
AOU
Trans
Mauritius
Shattheb Arab River
Prout Abadan
Tito Requests Array Of Arms
Washington reports a formal request from Yugoslavia for a powerful array of armaments to counter Moscow bloc pressure. Yugoslav ambassador Vladimir Popovich delivered the request to Secretary of State Acheson, with analysts saying the U.S. could provide substantial sums in the coming year if Congress approves the aid package.
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Washington
Une
United States
Yugoslavia
Moscow Bloc
Red Nations
Achelson
Vladimir Popovich
Congress
Moscow
Garbage Collection Schedule Boosted Citywide
City Clerk E L Kerney announced a summer garbage collection schedule. The city will collect trash three times weekly instead of twice. North End pickups are Monday Wednesday Friday, and South End pickups are Tuesday Thursday Saturday.
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E.L. Kerney
North End
Czechs Agree to Free Pilots and Jets
The State Department said Czechoslovakia will release two Western pilots and their U S jet fighters. The pilots and planes, held after emergency landings near Prague on June 8, were pledged for release by a Czech note to Ambassador Ellis O Briggs, though no date was given.
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Washington
Thea State Department
Czechoslovakia
U. S
Prague
Ellis O. Briggs
Cooler Weather Moves In With Wind Shift This Weekend
The Weather Bureau forecasts a late day wind shift bringing cooler air and lower humidity. Sunshiny weather is unlikely before Sunday as north to northwest winds continue. Yesterday topped 92 degrees. June rainfall nears 9 inches with total monthly amounts varying by location.
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Weather Bureau
Travis Knode
Keedyaville
Paul Oswald
Knode
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New Smithsburg
Wall Street
Tito
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