Artillery Routs Reds After Eight Day Korean Withdrawal
Tokyo dispatch reports Communist troops halted an eight day retreat and unleashed their heaviest artillery barrage of the war. UN forces replied as fronts shifted along Parallel 38 with Hongchon at 20 miles south of the line and U S units advancing from Hongchon toward Yongdong. The Missouri shelled the east coast while Far East air power pounded supply points and lines.
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Tokyo
United Nations
Korea
Chungchon
Hongchon
North
South Korea
Ilght
Seoul
Korean Peninsula
U.S. 24Th
24Th
First Cavalry Division
U.S. First Marine
U. 5
Yudong
U. S
Oishifalt
U.S
Reis
Biehth Army
Missouri
Far East
U S Chamber Calls for Abolition of REC
Washington March 16 leaders of the U S Chamber of Commerce call for abolition of the REC. The 40 member board adopts a resolution citing uncertainty and distrust from the Fullerbright subcommittee findings and argues for a reorganized and cleaned up agency while some still defend it.
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Washington
U. B
Chamber of Commocren Lotay
RFC
Husiness
Porgsantantion
Rkulbright
Fulbright
D-Ark
Senate Banking
REC
Senate
Fulbright Committee
Fullright
Con Boson
Fed
Palbtidit
Sabeanu
Ion Buanen Corporkthon Crec
Maxhank
Oare Peters
Oare Peters “Docertitaly
Man Nabbed In Theft Of Beer
William Ellensen of 2 Elizabeth Street was jailed in circuit court on $8000 bond after detectives tied him to a break in and theft of beer from Pagers Town Distributing Company. He was found carrying a carton of the same beer type. Ellensen claimed to have bought it but could not name the seller.
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Chiarweed
Pagerstown Distributing Company
William Elensen
Elizabeth Street
Orderenk Jreld
Circuit Court
Maidstrale
Martin VB. Bastetter
Tienson
John Hollyday
Breaking and Entering
Hlenson
Committee Urges Budget Cut in Treasury and Post Office
The House Appropriations Committee urged Congress to trim about 13 percent from next year’s Treasury and Post Office budgets, totaling roughly 3.5 billion dollars, with $11.4 million and $25.3 million reductions respectively. No major cuts to subordinate agencies. The measure, first of the department bills, faces House debate next Tuesday.
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Washingtton
House Appropriations Committee
Treasury
Post Office
Truman
Fairchild Wins New Contract For Increased C-119 Production
Fairchild Aircraft division announced a new contract to increase C-119 production at their Fort Washington plant. The deal requires a gradual ramp up and will force subcontracting of portions of the work to meet defense needs, with exact figures withheld for security.
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Fairchild
Fairchild Aircraft Division
W. J. Landers
United States Air Force
Navy
Flas Rerstown
Farrells
Cotton Workers Not To Strike In New England Mills
A threatened statewide walkout by 208 600 textile workers was canceled after a deal between the Textile Workers Union and mill owners in New Bedford and Fall River. The contract offers a 9 percent raise, pending ratification by members, with existing agreements extended to prevent stoppages. The accord covers about 5 000 workers in New England plants and could avert a larger strike across northern and southern mills.
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Weston
Maren
Wien
New Bedford
Pall River
Mankecement
Althove
Emil Blave
Marcel S40
New England
Owner Of Truck Bed Still Sought
City police seek the owner of a green truck bed found abandoned at an empty lot. The bed, loaded onto a Flaired stake, was recovered near Kidlim Ave and Sharps Hire Pike after being lost Thursday night. no claimant has come forward.
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Kidlim Ave
Wilson Hagbeyard
Sharpshire Pike
Centenarian Declares No Marriage Plans in Birthday Message
Isaac Laney, age 101, says he does not want to marry again after his birthday party. He wrote to three women who claimed eligibility that he is not in the market for a wife. Laney denies the suggestion that he seeks a mate.
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London
Isaac Laney
Allegany County Seeks to Preserve Maryland Racing Schedule
An Annapolis dispute centers on moving the 14 day racing meet from Hagerstown to Cumberland. Cumberland delegates question community support for extra races while Allegany officials urge the State Race Commission to deny transfer to protect the normal racing calendar.
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Annapoulis
Bla Stow Fairgrounds
Cumberland Saesn
Hincerstown Fair Association
Mn Hill
Allewany County
Magerstown
Cumberland
Castello Ordered Back Or Face Arrest In Senate Hearing
New York March 16 Racetrack gambler Frank Costello defied the Senate crime committee by walking out. He was ordered to return at 2 PM or face arrest as doctors say he is physically able to testify. Costello’s departure threatens a contempt citation and potential perjury charge as Kefauver and witnesses describe rackets linking New Orleans mobsters to national figures.
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New York
Frank Castello
Senate Crime Committee
Retes Wefanver de Teand
Castello
Dee Vincet al Panaterti
Costello
Hiv Abe
Penaterris
Cosell Owhes
Kefauver
Mir Costelia
Costelia
Bind
Kefanver
Caustella
Ve Westwitiesk
Damisigna
New Orleans
Jerome Dyotot
Celeptane
Oreats
Capone
Clea
Jett
Senators
Cerime
George Wolf
Klitsg
Courtrom
Heling
Newsree
Mneras
Thealeorney
Building Permits Decline In Week
Building permits slowed in the past week with fewer than seven permits issued by City Building Inspector Harold H. Trutson. Notable permits include a one story dwelling on Sunset Avenue for 48, Mrs. Tt. C. Stang converting a single dwelling into two families at 619 Reynolds Avenue, and several other framed or concrete block structures with costs ranging from 30 to 200 dollars.
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Harold HH. Trutson
Aidsoury
Sunset Avene
Tt. C. Stang
Reynolds Avenue
Shur
Aines FL Asiby
Eicken House
East Wilson Boulevard
Neil 2
Meredith
South
Prospect Street
S100
Rey Bowers
South Street
S200
Evler
Norway
Blood Of Slain Chinese Turned Som River Red
A county GI reports in a letter from Korea that the Som River turned red with the blood of thousands of Chinese troops after a large artillery barrage near Chechon and Wonju on February 12 13. He recalls four battalions of artillery firing thousands of rounds and describes heavy enemy losses and a dramatic river of blood.
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County GI
Som
Korea
Pre
Kenny Davis
Washington County
Wil Hamsport
Kenny
Pfc
Davis
Chechon
Wonju
Chipyong
Yilalo
Tague
Pusan
Wonfi Chipyong Mountain
Child Hurt In Fall From Moving Auto
Robert Worthington son of Mr and Mrs Robert L Worthington Morgansville suffers head injuries and brush burns after falling from a moving car. He was taken to Washington County Hospital for treatment. Also treated in the emergency room was Mrs Lotie Moyerly of 337 West Washington Street for a lacertation of her forehead.
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Robert Worthington
Woeverroldt
Robert L. Worthington
Morgansville
Washington County Hospital
Lotie Moyerly
West
Washington Street
Thief Ransacks New York Hotel Room of Local Residents
A hotel room belonging to Mr and Mrs Lennard Mathias in New York City was entered during their absence this week. Clothing and a small amount of jewelry were stolen including a Paris coat and robe while the thief RAMcOTC gained entry on a Tuesday or Friday afternoon, with no recovery reported.
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Lennard Mathias
New York City
Mathias
Ramcotc
Mendy
Cottingham Receives Air Medal for Korea War Service
Captain Cottingham of the 27th Fighter Escort Wing earned the Air Medal for his role in the aerial phase of the Korean War. A veteran of World War II service in the North Pacific, he later served with the Fifth Air Force in Germany and is married to Helen with a son William, residing in Austin, Texas.
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William ©. Cottingham, Jr
Fiehter-Escort
Beine
Earle B. Partridge
Ath Air Force
Korea
Willian Oo
Cottingham
Mfrs
Wiliam QO
Paonilton Blvd
Vwaceystown
Bebe
Air Cadet
North Pacific
Aleutians
Germany
United States
Lebih Air Force
Strategic Air Command
America
Fifth Air Borer
Kelen
William O. TE
Austin
Texas
Retailers Plan Annual Frolic in Trigerstown
The anna dinner and frolic of the Trigerstown Retailers Bureau is set for April deh at Franklin Court with a 6 20 p m start. Iain Phillips is chairman with Tan Rath as co chairman in charge of tickets. Robert Death handles fire straw arrangements. Tickets are on sale at the Chamber of Commerce offices.
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Anna
Trigerstown
Franklin Court
Iain Phillips
Tan Rath
Robert Death
Chamber of Commerce
Judge Mish Upheld in Three Maryland Appeals
Chief Judge Joseph J. Mish is upheld in three Maryland Court of Appeals cases with opinions filed yesterday. Two appeals arise from Allegany County estate administration, and a Washington County case involves a tractor trailer crash near Cearfoss. Judge Markell authored the Allegany County opinions and Judge Henderson wrote the local appeal.
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Jude Joseph
Mish
Maryland Court of Appeals
Atnapolis
Allegany County
Washington County
Wright
Jol OK
Baker
Dir
Cearfoss
Markell
Tudge Henderson
Stock Market Rebounds as Prices Rise Broadly
Crowds gathered in New York as stock prices climbed with gains over 22 a share and dollars added to many stocks. War babies and peace sharks bought steels rails motors aircrafts and radio television issues while government bonds strengthened and corporate bonds held firm.
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New York
Fran Karen
Emmanuel EUB Plans New Church in Taumanvel
The Emmanuel EUB Church votes to authorize its Conference architect to draft preliminary plans for a new edifice on the southeast corner of Howard and Summit. Meetings will determine construction type and size. The existing church may be remodeled into a parish hall and Sunday school building.
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ECB
Council of Administration
Maeruta
Taumanvel
Howard and
Sumit
Oan Andi
Jtordman
Sunday Sehonl
House Debate On Draft Bill Is Postponed
Washington March 18 The House postponed debate on a bill to lower the draft age to 18 and create a military training program after four days of closed sessions. The Armed Services Committee, 82 to 2, approved a plan for general debate starting April 3. It includes a provision allowing inductees to request service in racially segregated units if military necessity permits. An amendment to permit choice of all white all Negro or non segregated units passed 21 to 12. The measure also drops a 4 600 000 national troops ceiling and follows a Senate approved draft expansion.
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Washington
House Armed Services
Ren. Vinson
D-Ga
Vinson
Winstead
Ruman
Senate
House
Halfway Volunteer Fire Company First Action Extinguishes Blaze
The Halfway Volunteer Fire Company rushed to a fire at Mast Lincoln Avenue near development where a bulldozer undergoing excavation caught fire threatening major damage. Firefighters used chemicals to extinguish the blaze and prevented extensive destruction.
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Halfway Volunteer Fire Company
South Mountain GI Marries South Korean Girl in Triple Wedding
Cpl. Eugene Carbaugh from South Mountain wed Miss Su Fa Lee, daughter of the South Korean consul, in a three couple ceremony amid the Seoul to South Korea war evacuation. The marriage, reportedly first of its kind between American soldiers and South Korean women, followed permission from officers before the Brides Law expired in February.
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Seoul
South Korea
Cpl
Eugene Carhanagh
South Mountain
Waynes
Shore
Cpt Carbaugh
Su Fa Lee
Mirelle
Oscar Carbaugh
Tridea Wie No Sehool
Seon
South Mountaines
Eugene
Eigene
Misa Su Fa Lee
Engena
Almerican 1
Cpl Carhane
Sol
Diers
Carbaugh
Nis
Fair And Milder Weather Tomorrow
Weather calendar shows milder conditions with a high near 47 after a 44 degree day. Cloudy intervals with some sun, a chilly night expected as temperatures dip just under freezing. Last night’s low around 37 degrees.
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Mercury
Anys
Polio Campaign Ends With $12416 In Maryland
The Hagerstown and Washington County March of Dimes drive closes with 31240087 in contributions, about $2 less than last year. Chairman Joseph I Mish thanks local merchants alters schools and committees while noting $2935.11 from schools and $2194.65 from theaters and sports groups.
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Hlagerstown
Washington County
Tudge Joseph I. Mish
Hagerstown
Mish
Mitten
Snow falls twice in three days in Allegany and Garrett
An unseasonable snowstorm hit the area west of Frostburg and Grantsville for a second time in three days. Snow last night created hazardous roads and reduced visibility while state police warned motorists that hills west of Frostburg were slippery and chains were needed for some vehicles. Roads east of Cumberland remained clear with about two to three inches of snow accumulating in the late afternoon and night.
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Frosbburg
Frosthure
GrantsvMle
Mostorists
Frostburg
Cumberhind
50 Cents Stolen From Coal Company Office
The Hillside Coal Company on South Foundry Street was broken into last night. A thief ransacked the office but took only 50 cents in tax money. Detectives believe the act was the work of a youthful burglar.
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Hillside Coal Company
South Foundry Street
Niive
Ballove
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Parallel
Chie
Carno Conmim
Kote
Cliis
Nn HkiNineim
Emmanuel Eub
New
Halfway Fire Co
South Mountain GI
Allegany
Garrett
Coal Company
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