Racing Service Out Of Business
Baltimore in March 18 report says Racing Service, part of Continental Press run by Harry Bilson, has closed after Senate Crime Investigating Committee linked it to a nation-wide wire service network used by bookmakers. Continental announced the shutdown amid probes into Capone gang connections and alleged control of racing information networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Howard Sports Daily, Inc
Senate
Continental Press
Harry Bilson
Howard Service
Washington
Continental
Senate Crime Investigating Committee
Maryland
Capone
Chicago
Howard
Wage petitions affect Hagerstown industries declared
The Fourth Regional Wage Stabilization Board in Richmond announced it has processed petitions affecting two Hagerstown industries. It says 152 AFL upholsterers at Brandt Cabinet Works will gain paid holidays from four to five annually. Thirty six union workers at Fairchild Aircraft Division cafeteria receive an average 14 cent hourly wage rise retroactive to October 1.
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Ization Board
Richmond
Hagerstown
AFL
Brandt Cabinet
Fairchild Aircraft
Boy Hit By Auto On South Potomac
Thirteen year old Ronald E Miley of 500 block South Potomac Street was struck by a car in front of his home early last night. City police said he ran from between two parked cars into the path of a car driven by James W. Stoyre of 189 Bay Street. The boy suffered ankle and body injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald E Miley
Potomac Street
James W. Stoyre
Bay Street
Obituaries continued for area residents
Obituaries list several local figures including Ruth Saylor of Hagerstown and John Upperman of Williamsport with services at Minnich and Barton funeral homes. Other notices cite Fannie Zimmerman of Walkersville, Sarah Beatty of Little Orleans, Annie Murray of Hancock, and a note on banana shipments of about 90 million stems annually.
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Tren
Ruth Saylor
Hagerstown
John Upperman
Williamsport
Minnich
Greencastle
Merle Lottiinger
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Fannie E. Zimmerman
Fannie KE. Zimmerman
Walkersville
Hageratown
Luther Zimmerrman
Virginia Avenue
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Barton Funeral Home
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Woodsharo
Sarah J. Beatty
Marvin Golden
Little Orleans
Frank
Sarah J. Ray
Edith M. Deshoug
Amaranth
Sarah A. Unger
Stotlers
Pas
Grove Funeral Home
Hancock
The
Christian Church
Bucks Valley
William }Endershot
Grocery Ad From A Local Market
The ad lists produce and prices including celery cabbage tomatoes grapefruit oranges potatoes and various sale notes with cents and a few higher price lines such as 1.99. It presents a typical mid century or small town market circular style.
Congress Asked For More Aid To Indochina
Secretary of Defense Lovett urged Congress to vote a substantial increase in military aid to Indochina to support France and NATO security. He framed aid as essential to stabilize Southeast Asia and protect Formosa, tying aid to strengthening 49 divisions from the Lisbon NATO Conference with better equipment and training.
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Washington
Defense Lovett
Congress
Indochina
Senate
House
United States
France
Free World
Formosa
Southeast Asia
Europe
NATO
Formas
Lavett
Lisbon
Spring Patterns Book Promises Easy to Sew Fashion Guide
The notice advertises the SPRING BVROP ASEDLON BOOS patterns for Easter fashion with varied sizes 12 14 4 42 and full pattern delivery via Pattern Bureau Havertown Md Daily Mail Box 42 New York. It promotes early sewing and a year guide with over 12 patterns priced at 26 cents.
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Havertown
Daily Mail
Chess Station
New York 11
New York
Two Candidates Bid For Votes
Sixth District Maryland candidates discuss improving constituent access with an extra Cumberland office and an advisory council. W Prescott Allen promotes home buying tax relief, steady crop yields, and relocation of seasonal industries to aid unemployment.
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Maryland
Montgomery
Washington
Frederick
Allegany County
W. Prescott Allen
Mary
Janders
Cumberland
Allen
Sui
Warner urges international unity through aid and trade
Mrs. Warner lauds American efforts to weld free nations into a strong force against communism via the Marshall Plan, NATO and rearmament. She argues military aid should end after the emergency, stressing long term aims like strengthening the United Nations, expanding trade, and extending Point Four technical assistance to curb war causes.
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Warner
United Nations
Eisenhower Wins Minnesota Delegates Amid Republican Tilt
The article notes Eisenhower capturing 46,497 preferential votes to 41,810 for Patt and sweeping GOP delegates while Truman and Taft face strong opposition. Ives cites New Hampshire as proof Eisenhower can win the nomination without early self-promotion. Aiken criticizes Taft and links Truman’s defeat to public anger at government corruption.
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Tennesseenn
Eisenhower
Patt
Ives
New Hampshire
Fisenhower
Camp Aten
Aiken
Truman
Taft
Fragmented crossword style clues from an old puzzle page
A dense list of crossword style clues and partial phrases covering across and down entries. Items reference container decorative planetary terms and scattered wordplay such as sent out summon small fur animal exudation and other disjointed hints with mixed capitalization and partial words.
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Faroe Islands
Russians Weapons Captured in Korea Put Through Rigorous Testing
U N ordnance experts study confiscated Russian arms captured in Korea. They test the weapons on ranges and endurance courses to expose weak points. Museum pieces aid training at ordnance schools, while analysts compare Russian and American designs for combat use.
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Korea
Museumn Plecas
Proving Ground
Lapart
Ordnance School
Noted Military Strength and Costs Stir Debate on Tanks
A fragmentary report discusses Korean war casualties and tank efficiency, contrasting fuel and material use with battlefield outcomes. It mentions a collision involving Leon McAllister and a Mayflower Cab Company vehicle, and references a court case related to a June 6 incident.
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Korea
Leon McAllister
Franklin
Haps
Edward BE. Bentz
Munyflower Cab Company
McAllister
Franklin Street
City Fire Hall System Expands Intercommunication Network
The city expands its intercommunication system to connect the Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company First Hose Company and Antietam Fire Company. Superintendent Ralph Coombs says all local halls will be tied in by year end. A loudspeaker system linked to the fire alarm lets firemen communicate directly and locate fires when alarms are received by telephone at the First Hose Fire Company.
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Creshatt
Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company
Ralph Coombs
City Sional Department
Pioneer Hock and Ladder Company
First Hose Company
Antietam Fire Company
First Hose Fire Company
Beavers Build 18 Foot Dam Near Walpole Massachusetts
Two beavers constructed a dam 18 feet long and 6 feet wide near Walpole in three weeks, illustrating notable endurance and engineering for wildlife observation.
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Walpole
Mass
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Racing Service
South Potomac
Studio & Cavens
Annie V. Murray
Annie Virginia Murray
Charles Murray
Gateway
Benjamin
Mary Elizabeth
Hines
Charles Jackson
Portsmouth
Bertha Hoff
Ita Crimm
Washington, D. c
Grove Funeral Mome
Hancork
Oacone
Crouse Produce
Emai
Ana
Iil
Ralston Purina Co
Louie
Mod
Bert
Compass Point
RAI al
AP Newslectura
Abraham
Feta
Ges
Lg Ag Gee
Og Ymae Fi
Ostermoor
America
Meyers & Berkson, Inc
City Fire Hall System
Dreas & Tailored
Goldie
Concord
New
Barryshire
Kenway
New Spring
Gabardines
South Potomac Street
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