Businessman to Play Uncle Sam in Independence Pageant
A prominent local businessman will impersonate Uncle Sam in the Defenders of Freedom pageant at Reservoir Park next Wednesday tied to Independence Day. The event features authentic WW II era uniforms, a military band, and a 40 minute program culminating in God Bless America and a large fireworks display.
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Defenders of Freedom
Reservoir Park
Uncle Sam
Kenneth M. Gearhart
St. John’s Episcopal Church
United States
Hagerstown
Air Force
Leral
Fairchild
Air Line Travel Back To Normal After AFL Strike Ends
Chicago June 30 Air Line Travel back to normal today after a 24 hour truce ended a 10 day strike by 900 AFL pilots United Air Lines resumed service on June 30 and first flights departed after noon The National Mediation Board will seek a settlement over working conditions and DC 6B operations The dispute spans nearly two years with pilot demands for fewer flying hours and better scheduling The strike cut non military operations in half affecting 400 passengers daily mail and freight volumes”
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United Air Lines
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AFL Air Line Pilots Association
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NCAA
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California
Hawaii
Monday Deadline On Price Display
Hugo R Hoffman Maryland district OPS director reminds merchants under Ceiling Price Regulation 7 to tag or plainly label selling prices starting Monday. The rule covers apparel, furniture, housewares, radios, jewelry, watches, and more with price tags or shelf signs showing no higher than OPS prices. Merchants must display a clear notice The prices of merchandises in this store are no higher than the OPS selling prices.
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Hugo R. Hoffman
Maryland
Office of Price Stabilization
Hartman
Hattman
Lawyer To Plead For Guilty Beds
New York June 30 a defense attorney for the 11 convicted Communist leaders says he will ask Monday that the sentences be reduced or suspended. The 11 were ordered yesterday to surrender Monday to begin serving prison terms ranging from three to five years. One lawyer, Harry Sacher, said they will all be on hand for the surrender. Meanwhile five second string Red leaders, the last of 17 behind bars, won their freedom on bond. The Civil Rights Congress paid 50,000 each for them. The others previously named face charges of intending to or advocating violent overthrow of the government.
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New York
Harry Sacher
J Red
Civil Rights Congress
FPO
Enous
Rape suspect sought in Pennsylvania and beyond
Investigation expands as State Police and the FBI search for a Pennsylvania assailant linked to a kidnapping and rape. A 1950 green Oldsmobile Sedan figures among the clues. Names include Carolyn Barker and Lawrence Gilbert as investigators pursue the suspect through Falls Church and Washington areas.
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Broad Street
Brewer
Warrington
Danda
Irwin
Pennsylvania
Federal Bureau of Investiga’tion
Seaboard
FBI
Carolyn Barker
Falls Church
Lawrence Gilbert
Erwin
Washington
Polica
Betsy A Newcomer Named to Hood College Dean's List
Betsy A Newcomer of Williamsport has been placed on Hood College's Dean's List for the first and second semesters, reflecting a strong general average. A junior, she serves as vice president of the Lutheran Student Association, belongs to the Cecilian Choir and the Future Teachers of America chapter, and is a Williamsport High School graduate.
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Daugl
J. W. Nawsomer
Williamsport
Hood College
Newcomer
The
Vallege
Liutheran Student Association
Cecilian Choir
Fuuture ‘Teachers of America
Williamsport High School
Thai coup shock as navy and army clash
Battles erupted as navy personnel warned, tanks and planes shelled rebels after a government order to surrender was ignored. Phra Sarasas Praphan was named leader of a Ten z government while Foreign Minister Vorakarn Baneka took over the old regime. Kidnapping of the premier occurred during a ceremony, with U.S. and Pan American reports noting the rapid upheaval and unsettled political candor.
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Navy
Phra Sarasas Praphan
Nave
Vorakarn Baneka
Pibwisonggram
U. S
Army
Washington
U.S. State Department
Pan American Airways
Manila
Convicted Slayers Among 25 Paroled
Annapolis Md June 30 Two convicted slayers were among inmates paroled by Governor McWeldin yesterday. Joseph Henry Holland a Odenton carpenter was convicted of murder for killing his wife with a hammer and dumping her in a well. Allen Brown 41 of Baltimore received life for first degree murder in the shooting of his ex wife.
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Annapolis
McWeldin
Joseph Henry Holland
Yearald Odenton Carpenter
Ti Wat
Allen Brown
Baltimore
Garrett County Seeks State Funds for Parks Expansion
Maryland Legislative Council hears Garrett County officials push for state money to develop state parks and forests including New Germany, Savage River and Swallow Falls. Officials oppose crime-investigation expansion, favor private investment and road improvements to support year‑round recreation, with a $2.5 million plan and a proposal for 40 cabins.
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Granteville
Dana
Garrett County
Maryland
General Assembly
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Deep Creek Lake
Pwisht Stover
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Crothers
Allengany
Council Judiciary Committee
US S. Senate
Wich
Garrett Conney
House
Roan JT+ Balto Co
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Kinohle
Rapital
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Pella
Balto
Goldstein
Dcalvert
Parka
Joseph F. Kayior
Department of Forests and Parks
New Germany
Savage River
Swallow Falls Parka
Kayer
Ila
Karlor
Jf C. Buckingham
Savage River State Forest
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Big Run State Park
New Germany Recreation Area
New Germany Park
Garret County
Deep Creek
Truman Faces Midnight Decision on Price Controls Extension
Washington reports President Truman must decide by midnight whether to sign a temporary extension of price controls or let the emergency powers lapse for a month. Congress passed a one month extension of the Defense Production Act July price controls, banning rollback and ceilings on textiles clothing and many manufactured goods, as a pause to craft a broader law by Aug 1.
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Reds Still Mum On Cease-Fire Amid Tokyo Dispatch
The Reds remained silent on a cease-fire while a radio naval war communique aired. South Korea’s cabinet outlined five minimum requirements for any halt in fighting including Chinese troop withdrawal disarmament of North Korea and no outside aid to the North. General Rideout told U.N. delegates he would meet to discuss an armistice and possible talks aboard a Danish hospital ship in Wonsan harbor.
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North Korea
Ride
Geog. Pene Tenhuai
Kim Il Sung
Thrauchout
Rideway
Tokyo
U.N
United Nations
Jacob Matik
United Nations Command
LT Aim
Neur
Wonsan
81 000 Taking New Draft Test
Washington reports more than 1000 students are to take a college qualification test at 1026 centers nationwide. The results may defer their draft status. eligibility depends on local draft boards and the test's pass marks. Officials emphasize test locations, scoring standards, and the potential impact on student deferments.
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Washington
Selective Service
Colearth
Jece
Went
Two Injured In Rt. 40 Crash At Hyattsville Crossroads
Two persons were hurt when two automobiles collided on Route 40 at Hyattsville crossroads after one car failed to stop for a stop sign. Elia M. Stewart of Point Marion Pennsylvania and Carroll Burns of Hyattsville suffered injuries. The Blickenstaff car driven by David A. Blickenstaff failed to stop for a boulevard sign. Damages were reported at about Shp.
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Rt. 40
Huyetts Crossroads
Elia M. Stewart
Point Marion
David A Blickenstaff
Corbett Street
Carroll Lee Burns
Hyattsville
Stewart
Gertrude Blickenstaff
Blickenstaff
Auto Strikes Open Car Door in Havertown
Charles F. Moeller, 26, of Haverstown Pa escaped injury when he opened his car door on West Franklin Street and was struck by a second car driven by Mary Ridenour of Haverstown Rt 6.1. Both vehicles sustained about 100 in damage. No charges were filed.
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Charles F. Moeller
Havertown
West Franklin Street
Moeller
West Franklin
Jonathan Street
Mary Ridenour
Haverstown Rt 6.1
Malik Likely Due For Replacement Because Of Heart
United Nations dispatch reports Deputy Foreign Minister Jacob A. Malik may be replaced as the Soviet chief UN delegate due to recurring heart trouble. Sources say Malik has been ill and unwell in talks with Western delegates about Korea cease-fire efforts and may return home on vacation for two months.
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United Nations
N.Y
Jacob A. Malik
U.N. Clueley
Malik
Korea
Park Avene
Kremlin
TNL
Matik
Moscow
Heeheenmye
United States
Security Council
United State
Plan to Part Hallywood Seeks Separate Ways
Ode actress Veleste Holm and her husband agreed they disagree and will separate on a trial basis. Veleste Holm married Schuyler Plarning in 1948. they have a son Danny, aged 3. The report notes that highest clouds are about six miles above earth.
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Hallywood
June
Ode
Veleste Holm
Miss Hlelay
Schuyler Plarning
Danny
Vacations Boost Jobless Pay In Maryland Office Report
The Hagerstown Maryland State Employment Service notes over 30 claimants drew unemployment benefits this week though few sought work. Many on vacation without pay retain benefits. payments should stay high through summer. Skilled workers remain in demand while available job seekers are scarce.
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Hagerstown
Maryland
Perseus
Burt
Washington Transit Workers Vow No-Strike Effort Ongoing
Federal mediators pressed a new session after a two hour meeting failed to halt a potential midnight strike by 3,400 Capital Transit Co workers. Raters and officials continued working as talks extended into today seeking a settlement.
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