Capital Gambler Beard Held Under Bond For Tax Hearing
Samuel R. Beard, linked with Frank Brickdon, faced a tax hearing in Hallimore on March 12. The case involved nine checks totaling $1.7 million and a claim of owing $4,367,000 in taxes and penalties. Beard received 18 months in federal prison and a $1200 fine. later he served 9 years in a federal prison for related offenses.
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Samuel R. Beard
Hallimore
Sammel R. Beard
Frank Brickdon
Aton
UW 8
Com
Missioner Menest Volkart
Beard T
Mriekson
New York
Kev
Senate
Internal Revenue Bureau
Benim
Taite Houdini
Noid Steceval Hivel
Bricksan
Liberty Athletic
Heneh
Infesioner Velkart
Duetabasad
Michael Gould
Washington
e+ conse
Bereksen Ocleeks
Mr. Beard
Cee Polyarag
Wennes
Naltimere Athorney
Heard
Kenney
IOS
Bernard J. Flynn Fially
Volkart
Piva
Beard
Atlantic
Youth Suffer Fractured Leg After Motorcycle Collision
Wopur King aged 1h of 1220 Mordlock Avenue sustained a fracture of his right leg when his motorcycle rammed into the rear of a car on South Potomie Street near Memorial Boulevard this morning. He said braking failed to stop in time and skidded ten feet before impact. He was taken to Washington County Hospital for treatment where his condition was reported as good.
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Wopur King
Mordlock Avenue
Tie
Washington County Hospital
U S Takes Over Control Of Tin
The government assumed sole importation and sale of tin, with the National Production Authority ordering all American users of pig tin to obtain allocations by May 1. A temporary rise in usage is allowed next month to aid packing of perishable crops.
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Washington
Senate Committee Ag
Little Change In Weather Seen This Week
Weather forecast predicts little change in the next 48 hours. Daytime highs near 46 to 52 degrees with tonight's low around 30 to 38. Wednesday shows partly cloudy skies and continued cold. Ohio and Kentucky may see sleet and snow tonight.
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Thera
Saya
Weather Bureau
Ohio
Kentucky
Mob at Potomac View Tavern Foils Arrest by Deputies
Deputies Michael Favrie and Chavies Peneen went to the Potomac View Tavern in Leesburg Virginia to arrest a local man. A crowd including Thenoly grabbed the prisoner, knocked Deputy Peneen unconscious and struck him in the face, preventing officers from taking custody. The incident marks the first time sheriffs officers failed to perform their duty due to an unruly crowd.
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Patomine View
Sherdf
Asken
Michael Favrie
Chavies Peneen
Leesburg
Virginia
Thenoly
Parrie
Peneen
Deneen
Potomac View Ton
Teeshore
Potomac View Tin
Sheriffs
Coukdt
Acme Leases New Parking Lot On West Franklin Street
Acme Store leases a new 40 car and 126 car parking area on Jonathan Street to serve patrons. The Jamison property owner and former junk yard site will be leveled and paved to connect with the east side lot. The project, tied to West Franklin Street access, aims to provide exclusive use for Acme customers. Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, March 12 Clive Bracey obituary note mentions a fatal gas kitchen incident involving a pet rabbit litter and family tragedy.
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Rive Iue
Jonathan Street
Hrenner van Laon
Acme
Franklin Street
Jamison Netite
Tagerstown Bookbinding and Painting Company
Mia Acme
Nis
Merthyr Tydfil
Wales
Clive Bracey
Birh
Clive
Willing to Bet Russia Won’t Attack the U S
Andrew J. Jering, a Los Angeles resident, offered $200 to prove Russia would not attack the United States. The interview Saturday night noted no strikes or conditions, with the wager to be turned over to the Toy and Girl Scouts of Los Angeles.
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Los Amgeles
Mattel
Andrew J. Jerging
Girl Scouts of
Los Angeles Comenty
City Refuses Renewal for Hecht Co Store Permit
The city of Hagerstown denied Beedt Company’s renewal for the building permit issued last September for a Hecht Co store at Potomac and Northern Avenues. The expired permit and zoning concerns prompted legal action by Antietan Distributing Co. and a circuit-court petition to challenge enforcement. The case remains before Judge Joseph Mish with city officials declining to comment.
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Tagerstown
Beedt Company
Potomac
Norther Avenues
Roth
Hermn Mills
Brace
Lightner
Cresecon
Popanit Wags
Femeber
Oneisoney
Steel Tanderal
Sanuay
Hecht
Antietan Distributing Company
Whiel
Ihe Land
Inc
Joseph
Paihling
Brice Lightner
Mills
Iso
Tatle Lad
Charles W. Smith
Conare
Armed Services panel approves draft age cut and longer service term
The House Armed Services Committee adopted a measure to lower the draft age to 18 years and six months and extend the service term to 26 months. Chairman Vinson stated the action was final and taken without objection.
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Washington
House Armed Services Committee
Vinson
D-Ga
Tito Reaffirms Readiness to Battle If Needed
Premier Tito told 7,600 veterans that Yugoslavia is prepared to saturate its soil with blood to defend freedom and independence against Russian influence. He urged unity and stronger defense while noting no personal quarrel with Soviet leaders.
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Bolorade
Marshal Tito
Hirssia
All
Comintern
Tito
Waoo
Mpnd
Shilin
Tite
Intinenga
Poreien
Mirand Kardelj
Forest Fire Put Out Near Mason and Saxon Line
A forest fire discovered Sunday near the Valley section burned over land between Earthstone and Sword Meantatitrs in Pennsylvania. Fire fighters led by Forest Warden Grover Sword of Clear Spring aided by Pennsylvania crews contained the blaze.
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Brouwel
Johnston Plans For Labor Peace Are Deadlocked
Washington March 12. Labor and management remain split over wage controls as economic stabilizer Johnston’s peace efforts stall. OPS prepares three price orders that will set new controls affecting retail groceries and wholesalers. Frank Graham named to Defense Mobilization Administration, while disputes over manpower and mobilization widen rifts with union leaders.
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Washington
Economie
Eriel Johnston
Price
Michael V. DiSalle
Tabor
Eta
Dhain
James B. Carey
CIO
Carey
Sfe
DiSalle
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
Beegan
America
Frank PB
Ram
University of North Carolina
Senate
Defense Manypower
Labor Department
Defense
Charles Ek
Wilson
Girl Struck By Truck in Mapleville Hospitalized
A seven year old Mapleville girl was hit by a pickup driven by James B. Shifler 23 Boons and suffered a broken collar bone and head lacerations. She was taken to Washington County Hospital in good condition. Police say the girl ran in front of the vehicle. No charges filed as investigation continues. Two cars damaged in a separate Makles Crossroads crash with about 3200 in damages each.
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Mapleville
James B. Shifler
Boons
Washington County
Sute
Shifler
Makles Crossroads
Kerdysville
Bakertown
State Pokier
Paul P. Flynn
Hagerstown
New York Railways Set 12 ½ Percent Fare Hike
The Public Service Commission authorized intrastate passenger fare increases of 12.5 percent for New York railroads, effective after three days notice. Minimum fare stay unchanged despite carriers’ request. Regular and premium services will see per mile rates rise from 6.5 to 8.375 cents and parlor and sleeping car fares from 4 to 4.5 cents.
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Albany
Draft Board Seeks Help Locating Man in Funkstown
Local Selective Service offices request information on Maryvin Lee Vil last known at Funkstown. A letter to Tio was returned unknown. Coordinator Wiliam A. Tobias warns delinquents may be inducted immediately for failing to notify boards of address changes.
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Selective Service
Foray
Maryvin Lee Vil
Funkstown
Tio
Wiliam A. Tobias
Rug and Carpet Prices Boosted by Government Action
Washington AP government action approves a 15 percent rise in wholesale prices for wool carpets and rugs. Retailers may pass the increases to customers. delivery price changes allowed for the base period December 19 1950 to January 16 1951.
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Washington
Marel 12
Esnet
Concentration of vital installations near Washington area
The Defense Department plans a second national command post at Camp Ritchie Maryland, close to Camp Detrick and Baltimore, focusing wartime installations in a tight zone near Washington. Alarm grows over radar-visible targets and potential submarine launched missiles.
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Camp Ritchie
Camp Detrick
Elton C
Fay Washington
Maryland
District of Columbia
Defense Department
Pentagon
Washington
Maryland National Guard
Frederick
Mad
Gern Warfare
Minder
Aberdeen
Army
Baltimore
2Nd Army
White House
Capitol
Military Hith Command
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Bureau of Standards
Maryland District of Columbia
Athletic
Seaboard
Phate
Jamison Urges City Duty to Provide Adequate Stadium
Jamison argues Hagerstown must fund a safe municipal stadium for baseball and other sports. He recalls past community effort to create the venue and urges Mayor and Council to approve about $8 000 for replacement bleachers and safety improvements as crowds exceed 100 000 in a summer.
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Jamison
Hagerstown
J. Vincent Jamison, Jr
Jong
Counseil
Ste
Muanicipal Stadium
Baltimore City
Tagerstown
South Potomac and
Willow Lane
South Potomace
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Housewives Win District Tip Prize For Farm Theft Leads
Two Sharpsburg area housewives shared the top prize of four dollars for tips aiding a federal land purchase story tied to Camp Ritchie in Washington County. Background tips from residents aided the report while other prizes and honorable mentions went to witnesses describing a locomotive cart wipe and a fatal fire nearby. The notice explains tips are compiled for a daily Life Magazine feature and cash prizes are awarded to winners who visit the office to claim.
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Washington County
Camp Ritchie
Tip
Hancock
Alyy
Masoule Temple
Clear Spring
Washington Street
Life
Mauganaville
Nally Mail
Abanho
Allied spearhead nears Hongchon in push toward Korea front
Allied forces launch a three pronged advance toward Hongchon as British Canadian and Australian troops move within five miles of the town from the south. U S First Cavalry and First Marine Divisions press from southwest and southeast toward the Ned supply center while Mount Paemi falls without a fight. Ridgway says the Chinese military atmosphere has weakened and casualties Mount to 23 000 in six days. The Chinese Nationalist Defense Ministry reports 200 000 more maps and 159 000 Second Field Army headed to Korea amid heavy losses among Red Third and Fourth Armies.
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Tokyo
Korea
Hongchon
Honechon
U.S. First Cavalry
1. &. First Marine
Ned
Tsongchon
United Nations
Mount Paemi
East Central
Matthew FR
Ridgway
Vlos
Kiehth
Defense Ministry
Taipei
Liu Poo Cheng
China
Ridgway Sees Major Victory if Korea Ends at 38th Parallel
General Ridgway said a Korean war end at the 38th parallel would be a tremendous Allied victory, though no plan exists to end the war there. He cited a casualty ratio well over one to one for Communists to Allies and warned China if it drives the Allies into the sea would face incalculable defeat. He also urged Norges parliament approved joining the North Atlantic Pact led by General Eisenhower.
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Central Front
Korea
Psi
Matthew B. Ridgway
United Nations
WV. S. Righth
North
Korta
Ridgway
China
Asia
Tre
Teanantanes
Imuntiam
Norway
Oslo
Dwight D. Fisentower
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Flying Boxcar
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Wills Qouth
Flan
Russia
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Hecht Co
Bulletins
Supreme Court
Alger Hiss
Johnston
Draft Board
Man
Military
Blue Ridge League
Sharpsburg Area
Winter Street
Bellefonte
Hollywood
Hell
NASA
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