Communists ousted from all offices in Spain crisis
Hendayh France March 13. General Jose Miaja says a day to seek peace with Francisco Franco after a five hour Madrid session. Defence council reports the six day Communist uprising crushed and government ready to press a plan leading to near unconditional surrender. Border observers doubt the claim noting fighting continued in Madrid. Madrid March 1% The Defence Council removes Communists as a precondition to peace with Nationalists.
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Hendayh
France
Spanci
Genral Jose Miaja
Francisco Franc
Torestali
Spain
Madrid
Miaja
Cvil
Defense Council
Deenge Council
Moving Mountain Slowed To Crawl In California
A massive earth slide near Gilroy slowed to a crawl after advancing over a mile in six days. State highways official Thomas Joyce inspected the area and said the quarter mile wide, one hundred foot high mass likely would stop before reaching the coast road as heavy rains had saturated the hillside along the Dead Will’s fault line.
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Gilroy
Calif
Thomas Joyce
Salinas
Joyce
Hige Winders
Wills
San Andreas
Einstein Renounces Pacifism in Exile Birthday Move
Princeton report notes Albert Einstein on his fiftieth birthday, now aging exile in a foreign land. He signals a pivot from pacifism as he contemplates becoming an American citizen. Biographer Garbedian cites a formal statement from Einstein condemning war making powers.
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Princeton
N. J
Albert Einstein
Germany
City Council of
Berlin
Lans
Herman Mueller
Gar- Garbedian
Einstein
Weather forecast for Chesapeake Bay region
Partly cloudy tonight with a clear sky Tuesday. Much colder conditions expected tonight and into Tuesday as northwest winds ease. No precipitation noted.
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Hesapeake Bay
Pope admires F D R stand on religion
Pope Pius XII told Joseph P. Kennedy that Roosevelt’s stand for religion earned his great satisfaction. Kennedy, Roosevelt’s envoy at the coronation, met the Pope with Mrs. Kennedy and eight of nine Kennedy children in a private audience. The Pope rose to greet them and offered rosaries as gifts to the family.
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Vatican
Pius XII
Joseph P. Kennedy
United States
London
Roosevelt
Kennedy
Joseph, Jr
Madrid
Holy Father
Gas Station Price War Rocks Flagerstown Markets
Flagerstown motorists enjoy a gasoline price war that began a week ago among retailers. Wholesale prices remain unchanged as dealers race to cut prices. Signs advertise six gallons for a dollar, sparking a shift in business toward cut rate stations. Retailers report gross profits shrinking to about two cents per gallon, threatening operation viability. An oil company HQ here says majors aren’t involved and wholesale prices stay steady. A conference may be held to halt the war this week.
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Flagerstown
Planning To Oppose M E Church Union
A new special committee raised funds and hired counsel to pursue legal action on behalf of Methodist Anti Unionificationists. The group aims to preserve the Methodist Episcopal Church South and will explore steps to take the case to court.
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M. E. Church Union
Columnia
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Fatal mishap tip wins local news contest prize
A West Washington street resident won first prize for the best local death from injuries tip. The second prize was shared by an East Franklin street caller who reported the car mix up and a Chewsville resident who shared a story on community improvements.
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West Washington Street
East Franklin Street
Chewsville
Technicality Trumps Agreement On Reorganization Measure
Washington March 12 The central fight on the government reorganization bill is a procedural one not a policy clash. Senator Byrd says most key aims are in the House version but the issue is how changes from the President are adopted. Wheeler proposes a plan to curb Senate filibuster like tactics. The House bill would shift agencies in 60 days unless vetoed by both Houses, but no filibuster ban is specified. Senate talk could stall changes without a two thirds vote to limit debate.
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Washington
Senate
Byrd
D-Va
House
Congress
Wheeler
D-Mont
Bil
Two men held in theft case over chickens
One man, Leo Turner of Broadfording, is held on $1000 bond after being arraigned for a theft of 30 to 40 chickens from Paul Reese’s henhouse on Mt. Aetna Road. Chickens were recovered from poultry dealers in Fairplay and Maugansville and returned to Reese after deputies traced Turner.
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Paul Reese
Mt. Aetna Road
Leo Turner
Broadfording
John D. Dunn
Turner
Clingan
Jai
Reese
Fairplay
Maugansville
Baker
Isanogle
Chinese Forces Encircled as Invasion Claims Grow
Japanese authorities announced mass encirclements in Kiangsu and Taiyuan regions. They said about 2,900 Chinese troops faced annihilation in northern Kiangsu while 10,000 Japanese were surrounded northwest of Taiyuan. Chinese reports claimed enveloping movements against invaders in Shansi.
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Shanguhat
Kiangsu
Provings
Nanking
Shanghai
Shansi
Taiyuan
Courtroom Restrains Couple in Embarrassing Embrace
Greensboro North Carolina March 18 A courtroom judge HW Hoyle Sink told a young couple the courtroom is not a courting room. He advised the man to leave his girlfriend and take a seat nearer the bench to preserve the court's dignity.
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Greensboro
N. C
HW. Hoyle Sink
Party Leaders See Harmony in Congress
Washington March 13 Democrats predict no more revolts this session after a near unanimous House vote for the government reorganization bill. Rep Rayburn of Texas and Rep Boland of Pennsylvania say the decisive support marks cohesion. Five Democrats opposed. party leaders credit a caucus a month earlier for discipline.
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Washington
House
Rep
Rayburn
Texas
Boland
Pennsylvania
Bankhead
Blizzard Hits New England It Deepens Death Toll
A weekend blizzard spreads heavy rain sleet and snow across the northern states crippling power and transport and causing at least 24 deaths. Massachusetts Vermont Rhode Island New Hampshire Maine and New York report snowfall with Boston at 41.4 inches and New York City seeing about three inches.
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Preas
Middle West
Plain States
Rocky Mountain
Massachussetts
Vermont
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Maine
New York
Boston
New York City
Three Women Named On State Committees
Frances McFadden of Mount Rainier, president of the Democratic Women's Clubs of Maryland, announces committee appointments for the coming year. Katherine Wolfe of Hagerstown is named to the Advisory committee. Ruth Renner of Hagerstown serves on the Legislative committee and Leo Cahill of Clearspring joins the Finance Committee.
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Washington
Pope Hosts Envoys of 41 Nations in Papal Coronation
Pope Pius XII opened his Alban Hills estate today to envoys from 41 nations who witnessed his coronation ceremony in St. Peter's yesterday. U S Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy, attending as the first official American representative since 1846, will meet the Pope to present Mrs. Kennedy and eight children. Diplomats, prelates, and princes were among about 500000 spectators at the coronation with the Pope of peace. Envoys invited to tour the estate will be hosted by Cardinal Maglione, the secretary of state.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
Alban Hills
St. Peter's
Joseph P. Kennedy
United States
London
Kennedy
Catholicism
Cardinal Maglione
Housemaid Plans To Plead Self Defense
NEW CASTLE Pa March 13 Defense attorneys indicated a plea of self defense in the scheduled trial today of Angeline Maravola 22 year old housemaid accused of murdering her employer's son because he spurned her District Attorney John G Laymore said the girl admitted firing four bullets into Mike Rich Jr 23 while he talked over the telephone last Feb 3 Later she said young Rich attacked her and was choking her and that she shot him to save her own life She said the killing followed a quarrel after she learned young Rich planned to marry another girl
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New Castle
Angeline Maravola
John G. Laymoree
Mike Rich, Jr
Young Rich
Mike
Rich
City Ordinance To Front Again
A local baker faces arraignment tomorrow in city court for peddling without a license under the bread license ordinance. Arrested by Motorcycle Officer S E Busore, he argues he was visiting regular customers and not soliciting, denying the license requirement.
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S. E. Busore
Dem congressman dies in naval hospital
Philadelphia March 33 Rep. J. Burwood Daly aged 67 a Democrat died last night in the Naval hospital from bronchial pneumonia and chronic heart disease.
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Philadelphia
J. Burwood Daly
Democrat
Naval Hospital
Tumor destroys life of Pittsburgh boy at Children’s Hospital
A two year old, Harvard Holt Jr., suffers a fatal Wilm's tumor that crawls through his liver lungs and kidney. Doctors say there is no cure and death is near. His father, a towboat crewman, pleads for help while two other children are under treatment. Hospital plans to study the body to learn the cause and help other patients.
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Pittsburgit
Harvard Holt, Jr
Children’s Hospital
Wilm
Monongahela
Harold
Iit
Wild geese migrate. spring rumors bloom in Washington County
A flock of about 35 wild geese passed over, observed by William Moore on South Potomac Street signaling migratory movement. Keedysville meteorologist J A Miller notes geese leave the south from now to about April 1, while peach buds benefit from cool weather. The Weather Bureau forecasts continued cold weather, with past March temperatures reaching 90 degrees.
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Washington
William Moore
South Potomac Street
J. A. Miller
Keedysville
Southland
Massachusetts Wins Supreme Court Inheritance Tax Decision
Massachusetts won its challenge over collecting inheritance tax from the estate of Col. Edward H. Green, with the Supreme Court ruling Massachusetts was the domiciliary at death in 1956. The decision allocates portions to Texas New York and Florida while the Federal government has already collected funds. Justice Stone wrote the majority opinion. Justice Frankfurter dissented.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Supreme Court
Edward H. 2. Green
Hetty Green
Green
Justice Stone
John S. Flannery
Texas
New York
Florida
Justice Frankfurter
Justice
Courageous 10 year old saves cousin from stove fire
In Phillipsburg Kansas on March 13, Lydia Alice Demetre ten directed her cousin Mary Lynn Grave to stand still as her coat caught fire. Lydia dashed to the kitchen three times for water to douse the flames and save her relative.
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Phillipsburg
Kas
Lydia Alice Demetre
Mary Lynn Grave
Mary Tynn
Lydia
Nazi Troops Moving Near Czech Frontier
Prague reports government protest to Germany over minority Germans in Brunn and Bratislava and Vienna radio interference. Clashes occurred in Brunn with broadcasts by Ferdinand Durcansky. Disorders noted in Iglau and Olmuetz as minority Germans total 377,830 nation wide and 134,317 in Slovakia. Hlinka Guards leader urged Slovak independence with Hitler's aid.
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Prague
Grech
Germany
Vienna
Brunn
Brno
Bratislava
Ferdinand Durcansky
Iglau
Olmuetz
Czecho- Slovakia
Slovakia
Ferdinand Murgus
Hlinka Guards
Europe
Hitler
Primo Carnera Takes a Bride in Sequals Church
Former world heavyweight champion Primo Carnera wed Pina Cavazzi in Sequals Italy on March 13 at a local parish. He wore a tuxedo as she appeared in a white gown with an eight yard train.
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Sequals
Italy
Primo Carnera
Pina Cavazzi
Carnera
Man jailed on charge of defrauding boarding housekeeper
A man went to the Franklin police station seeking lodging and was directed to a cell. Desk Sergeant John D. Croover then produced a warrant charging him with defrauding a boarding housekeeper.
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Franklin
John D. Croover
Two Days Left On Tax Returns
Two days remain to file Federal and State income tax returns by midnight Wednesday. Residents may mail returns, or file with Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Alien H. Mumma at the Post Office, or with two State Comptroller deputies in the Courthouse basement. Deputy Mumma and the state deputies will assist taxpayers with preparation until close of business Wednesday.
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Internal Revenue
H. Mumma
State Comptroller's Office
Mumma
Germany to Intervene in Czecho Slovakia Crisis
Berlin reports confirm possible German action in the Czecho Slovakia situation amid Slovakia independence agitation. Dr Joseph Tiso arrives in Berlin after being ousted as Slovak premier. A foreign office spokesman hints at diplomatic measures and the potential for stronger steps if needed.
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Berlin
Hitler
Joseph Tiso
Premir
Germany
Tiso
Slovakia
Pragué
Tempelhof
Necesary
Foreign Office
Sanitary WPA Funds Approved for Washington County
The President approved WPA funds totaling 10 743 for Washington County to continue building outside toilets to eliminate unsanitary conditions. About 1 200 toilets have been erected in recent years, sold to cover materials with labor supplied by the WPA. A dozen men have worked on the project for years, begun after the 1956 Potomac flood washed away many toilets.
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Washington County
Maryland
Health Department
WPA
Potomac River
Delegation Seeks New Hancock Elementary School
A special Board of Education meeting is set for tomorrow afternoon to hear Hancock delegates seeking a new 18 room elementary school building. Citizens earlier urged petitioning the Board and County Commissioners citing crowding and fire hazard in the present antiquated facility.
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Board of Education
Hancock
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