Frontier Closed Separating France And Spain Amid Ban
On March 1 the 300 mile frontier between France and Spain was closed two hours early. The action halted almost all commerce and cross-border travel except for diplomats Red Cross UNRRA workers and returning nationals. Only food shipments to Portugal or Switzerland and UNRRA supplies moving through Spain could pass.
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Generatissimeto
Tran
Red Cross
UNARA
Spain
France
Portugal
Switzerland
UNRRA
Negro Who Escaped From Pen Sought
Police hunt a 32 year old Negro, Samuel Johnson, who dropped from a 40 foot wall to escape Maryland Penitentiary. Warden Parrick J. Brady identified the missing man after reviewing inmates. Johnson, a seven year term ringleader in a March assault at the Maryland House of Correction, climbed five cell tiers and forced two doors to reach the roof before escaping. Two witnesses, Leroy Mason and William F. Kleinhein, saw the escape and reported the drop and limp afterward.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Parrick J. Bready
Samuel Johnson
Hhs
Johnson
Brady
Maryland House of Correction
Leroy Mason
Wiliam F. Kleinhein
Retailers Banquet Tickets Go On Sale
Tickets for the Hagerstown Retailers Bureau annual banquet go on sale at the Chamber of Commerce on East Washington Street. Event is set for Franklin Court Auditorium on Wednesday March 27. Tickets available at the chamber until March 6, then through Retailers' committee. deadline is March 22. A talk by F. P. Wetch will headline the event.
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Chamber of Commerce
East Washington Street
Hagerstown
Vy FP. Wetch
Ecu
Construction Starts In New Development Areas
Development notices indicate start of construction in new areas with proposed homes and facilities. The text lists entities such as Llorerais lars Cail and OL Bienes with unclear roles, and mentions a sale status at PDAS Ay, suggesting housing or industrial estate activity and property transactions.
Mine Union Head May Oppose Beall For GOP Nomination
John T. Jones of United Allegany edmitty says he is considering running for Congress from the Sixth District. He notes opposition to J. Glenn Beall and mentions Republican ties and possible nomination dynamics.
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Beall
GOP
John T. Jones
United
Allegany
J. Glenn Bea
Congressamn
AFL Convention In Cumberland
The Maryland State and District of Columbia Federation of Labor plans its annual convention in Cumberland May 18 to 19 with about 400 delegates. AFL President William Green is tentatively set to attend. hotel space was a constraint in Hagerstown. Delegates include representatives from District 16 and 40 of the United Mine Workers, who may affiliate with the AFL.
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Maryland
District of Columbia
Cumberland Chamber of Commerce
Citizen's
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
AFL
Death notices recount multiple local obituaries
Richard Henson of 203 North Locust died at Washington County Hospital at 32. Survived by wife Anna and three sons, with siblings listed from several towns. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at Kraiss Mortuary Chapel with Rev. G Ray Younes and Rev. Dr. P F Berry. burial in Hounsiers Cemetery. Other notices include Mrs Gladys Phillips of Aeenshore and Walter Garby of Nek Street with service details and survivors listed.
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Richard H. Henson
North Locust Street
Washington County Hospital
Frederick Henson
Tie
Charlton Brothers
Hia
Anna J. Henson
Richard, Jr
Ronald L
Robert M
Paul FP. Newson
Portland
Oregon
Edsard
Fairplay
Ellsno H
Alexander N
William Stonff
Robert Swisher
Funketa
Welock
Kraiss Mortary Chapel
G. Ray Younes
PF. Berry Tummer
Itergent
Gladys Virginia Phillips
Aeenshore
Watan County
Yoof
Iushand
Wilbur We Phillips
Piuratd
Lee Phillips
William
Reeder
Locust Grove
Calvin Lum
Woodrow Jones
Carl Baker
Frank Sipple
Boons
Brothe Qulph Reeder
Leeds Grove
Nevin Reeder
Boonshuru
P Funeral Home
Suaiay
M.A. Ashby Iuient
sHeht Hounsiiern
Truman Housing Plan Imperiled
Washington march 1 administration leutenants rally to save President Truman housing program amid opposition from Republicans and some Democrats. House housing chief Wyatt reported the National Association of Home Builders endorsed key provisions including 6 billion in subsidies and 1 billion more loan guarantees while opponents argued the plan would hamper the building industry and real estate markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leutenants Rallien
Truman
Rep
Monroney
Id-Okli
House
Wilson W. Wyatt
Chicago
National Association of Home Builders
Watt
J Jin
Jin Npm
Hilt
Home Builders Association
Emperor Cheered As He Visits A Store
Emperor visits a Tokyo department store drawing cheering crowds despite police restrictions. Report notes unprecedented public interest and a rare moment of audience with no guards as the event unfolds around the emperor and his vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Japan
Reconsider Churchill as defense witness in war crimes trial
The international military tribunal weighed reconsidering its denial of summoning Winston Churchill as a defense witness in the war crimes trial of senior leaders including Joachim von Ribbentrop. Proposer Martin Horn, Ribbentrop’s counsel, sought to file a full written argument, but the court had already rejected the application. The trial schedule remained unclear as defense papers were to be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iuvernberg
International Military Tribunal
Winston Churchill
Martin Horn
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Britain
Pauley Confident He'll Win Okay
Pauley defended his nomination as undersecretary of the Navy insisting he will win. He said he would only withdraw if frozen out by the committee, a move he doubts. Senate hearings continue with Democratic and Republican members split, and questions about his past charges remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
iKidwin W
Pauley
Navy
Payley
Naval Committee
Senate
P. O. Receipts And Bond Sales Drop In February
February receipts at the local post office fell to 24,163.97 dollars, down 2,113.75 from the 26,277.12 posted in February 1944. Bond sales also declined, totaling 24,418.75 dollars versus 6,125 dollars in February 1944, according to Postmaster Thomas M. Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Simpson
Notice of Mt Lena Hall Dance at Masonic Temple
Change of dance venue to Masonic Temple every Saturday night with Uncle Roy and His Dixie Serenaders. Fried chicken and sandwiches served. Catering available for banquets at the temple. Phone 4057-321.
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MT. Lena Hall
Masonic Temple
Uncle Roy
Dixie Serenaders
Ady
Striking GE Workers End Mass Philadelphia Parade
Philly strikers abandon mass demonstrations after city edict bans parading and a threat of a CIO sympathy walkout. About 200 gathered near the Delaware County line while 100 plus officers prevented entry to the GE plant. CIO leaders threaten a general Philadelphia strike as contempt charges loom for union leaders who defied the injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leath Philly
Philadelphia
CLO General Electric Company
CIO
Delaware County
Public Safety
James H. Malone
Cio-Philadelphia Industrial Union Council
Special Legal Council
Philip Murray
National Cio
Common Pleas
Thomas D. Finletter
New Hippo A Girl Born At Brookfield Zoo
Bebe the Brookfield Zoo hippo has a female calf, the sixth for the mother over 11 years. The baby, about 30 inches tall and 40 pounds, emerged from the pool with Bebe, who weighs 3,400 pounds. Director Robert Dean confirmed the birth and noted Bebe now has three sons and three daughters from the last 11 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mareh
Bebe
Brookfield Zoo
Hippo
Stephen
Peron Leading in Argentina Race By Narrow Margin
On March 1 in Buenos Aires Col. Juan D Peron held a lead of more than two to one in the electoral vote over Dr Jose Tamborini while the popular vote remained neck and neck. A shotgun shooting match is slated for Saturday March 2 at Downsville with White Rock Pullets and 12 gauge shells as prizes. Ad.
Reinforce Troops In Columbia Tenn
State guard reinforcements moved into Columbia Tennessee to join units rushed here earlier in the week after racial disorders flared. The jail shooting left one man dead and several wounded as authorities seized weapons during house to house searches in the Mink Slide area.
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Columbia
Tenn
State Guard
Maury County
Lynn Bomar
Vanderbilt
J. J. Underwood
Andrew Doyle
Women Jurors Delayed Trial for Hosiery Sale
In Huntington Park California on March 1 the six women jurors in Justice of the Peace Stanly Moffatt's court were told the trial would pause to allow them time for shopping at a nearby nylon hosiery sale. After a fifteen minute break they returned disheartened, saying lines were too long. Nearby notices advertise a Saturday night Silvertone Melody act at Conococheague Park with cakewalk prizes eats and beer.
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Huntington Park
Calif
Justice of the Peace
Stanly Moffatt
Moffatt
Red Cross Drive Opens In Hagerstown Tonight
The Red Cross campaign in Hagerstown and Washington county begins tonight with a workers meeting at the Hotel Alexander ballroom. Major General Joseph Wy Byron of the U S Army Special Services will speak, followed by a Red Cross film and campaign plans. The drive aims for 5389 overall with 700 for the city and county, and a closing report is set for Friday March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Washington County
Red Cross
Alexander
Joseph Wy. Byron
United States Army
Byron
Special
Pangborn Unit To Elect Officers
Members of the UAW-CI Q at the Pangborn Corporation will elect officers next week in the annual election. Candidates include Chairman Charles Collins Vice chairman H Hartford Financial secretary Arthur Fuss Delegates to the International Convention H Hartford Charles C Collins and Arthur Fuss.
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Uaw-Ciq
Pangborn Corporation
Charles ©. Collins
Army officers honored for World War II service in Europe and Asia
Raymond E. Weaver, once of 445 Clarendon avenue, rose to captain and was honorably discharged from the Army at Camp Meade on February 22 after four years of service including 10 months in the European Theater. John Edward Harms, US Army, now captain, stationed in Kyoto, Japan, and one of Rev. and Mrs. J. Edward Harms’ children, has over three years in service, two in the South Pacific. Pfc. Samuel R. Wells Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs. S. R. Wells, near 1175 he Terrace, nearly competed in the Pacific Tennis Olympics in Osaka before losing in the semifinals after time in Seoul and Korea since last September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond E. Weaver
BE. G. Weaver
Clarendon Avenue
Army
Camp Meade
Weaver
John Edward Harms
J. Edward Harms
Oak Hi! Avenue
Harris
Kyoto
Japan
Technical Intelligence
South Pacific
Pfc
Samuel R. Wells, Jr
S. R. Wells
Seoul
Korea
Osaka
Wells
British To Withdraw Troops In Indonesia
A Reuters dispatch from New Delhi reports General Claude Auchinleck says Indian troops will begin pulling out of Indonesia tomorrow. The move follows criticism from Indian Nationalist leaders over using Indian troops against Indonesian nationalists seeking independence.
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London
Reuters
New Delhi
Claude Auchinleck
India
Indonesia
Auchinleck
Council of State
Central Assembly
Volunteer offers to stay in target area rejected by Navy
A man, not named, offered to remain in the Pacific target zone next spring during atomic bomb tests. Navy Rear Admiral Russell Berkey said the volunteer's offer was rejected. Also a local notice invites Hobby Center modelers in Hagerstown to form a Modeler's Club with a meeting on March 4 at 7:80 PM.
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Washington
Pacific
Navy
Russell Berkey
Hagerstown
Hobby Center
W. Frankin
Ady
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Llorerais Lars Cail
OL Bienes
Pdas Ay
Cumberland
Walter Garby
Nek Street
Wni Atrbors
Walter
Iamsport
Rey
John
Johnmont
Bert James
R K
Yingling Auto Sales & Service
Frederick St
Repubicans
Val
Add
Unis
Maren
P.meer
Po ¢ Club
Suill
Tomac Fish and Club
Churchill
P. O
England
Odd Fellows Auditorium
Cnrner
Franklin and Locust Sts
General Acceptance Corp
Hagerstown Industrial Loan
Jonathan LT
Earl Neikirk
Board of Street Commissioners
Tod P. M
Mealey Parkway
Irvin Avenue
Salem Avenue
Nottingham Road
C. W. Stump, JR
Philly
New Hippo A Gil
Tode Tuttle
C.maurice
Snake
Leonard
Lyas Knott
Columbia, Tenn
Conococheague Park
Silvertone
Speedy
Red Cross Drive
Pangborn
Old Mill Tavern
Ross
Delphey
Franklin St
Bentzel
Summit Avenue
Kendall Oils & Grease
Quaker State
Fleigh Motor CO
Oak Hill Avenue
Pennsylvania Avenue
Pennsylvania
Prospect Avenues
Value Center
Summit Ave
Consumers Credit Service, Inc
Robert V. Neel, Jr
Mar
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