GOP say MacArthur episode hurts Eisenhower run
Tulsa May 12 Republicans argued the MacArthur episode diminished Ike's odds for the 1952 GOP nomination. They noted MacArthur’s testimony undermines trust in military leadership and questions Truman administration policies. Senator Millikin warned against division while praising unity and criticizing the Truman approach.
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Tulsa
Oklo
MacArthur
Eisenhower
Chicago
Windy City
GOP
Millikin
Colorado
General MacArthur
Pacific
Truman
Washington
Senate
Walter Hallanan
West Virginia
Defense
Marshall
Yen
Varry Darby
Kansas
Red Executions Over A Million Reported by League
The Free China Anti Atrocity League claims Reds executed over 1.3 million people on the mainland in 18 months. Citing Red press and radio, the group says its estimate reaches 2.26 million, with possible totals over 5 million including recent weeks.
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Taipei
Formosa
Free China
Cold Night Frost Fails Crops as City Floods and Stones Hit
Isolated and young crops were flattened as wallstones described as twice as large as marbles peppered the upper section of Queen Anne's Comity. Dan Tabler of Centreville noted barley heading and wheat four feet high ruined. Baltimore streets flooded. storm sewers overflowed and motorists sheltered underpasses. A woman reported water reaching car door handles.
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Queen Anne's
Dan Tabler
Centreville
Baltimore
Interfaith Award Applications Open at University of Maryland
The University of Maryland invites nominations for the Rabbi Edward H. Israel Interfaith Scholarship. Now in its seventh year, the award honors a student who fosters interfaith relations on campus. Nominations come from campus religious leaders and a committee chosen by President Byrd will select the recipient. Past winners include participants from Baptist, Lutheran, Canterbury, Weasley, and Miller groups.
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University of Maryland
Edward HL
Israel Interfaith Scholarship
Iao
Anmiong University
Marylandistrict of Columbia Associaton
Esrael
Baltimore
H. C. Byrd
Religious Life Committee
Baptist Student Union
Lutheran Students Association
Canterbury Club
Weasley Foundation
Miller Foundation
Ambush Slaying Deepens Tennessee Political Feud
The conflict in Benton County pits the GGL against Democrats after an ambush slaying and a long frozen government. Lewis, tied to both factions, faces court fights as lawmakers seek his removal amid massed factions at the courthouse and unpaid county bills.
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Lewis
GGL
Dutch Bizes
Benton
Biggs
Thomas Lynn Johnston
Frank Lowers
Johnston
Lowery
MacArthur says Russia not ready for Far East war
General MacArthur's spokesman says Russia has not yet shown superior forces in the Far East and is not ready for war there. Maj Gen Courtney Whitney notes Moscow's reluctance amid Senate inquiry as Dulles meets with MacArthur aides on the Japanese peace treaty. Whitney cites Marshall’s warning of greater danger in the Far East than Europe.
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New York
Rusell
Far East
Douglas MacaArthurs
Russia
Courtney Whitney
MacArthur
Whitney
Senate
John Foster Dulles
State Department
Dulles
George Marshalls
Hasein
Europe
Fitez Retiring After 35 Years In Shoes Trade
Marshall Fitez ends a 35 year footwear career started at Fisher's in the town, moved through McWolf's in Waynesboro Newville and Hagerstown, finally settling as shoe department head in Hagerstown. He and his wife Mina plan retirements with travel and Braves games on the docket. Sons George and Paul Jr thrive in professional roles.
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Pace
Inn
U. S. Rt
Hancock
Marshall
Fitez
Fisher's
Mu Wolf’s Men’s Furniste Fines
Wasnesboro
Fisher’s's
Stace McWolf
Fitoz
McWoalfs
Fishers General
Sweigert & Sons
Newville
Millia Killian
Newville Vines
Millie Firez
George
Paul
Nattre
Hagerstown
Millie
Kyerty 6
Hegartyment Stora
Mra. Fitez
Mina Leona V. Bollinger
Filez
Abbot’rn
Columbus
Ohio
Pan
Fairchild Aircraft Division
Graniyon
Tso—' Paul, Jr
Marshall Fitez
Niga
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Mra
Braves
Property Transfers Across Districts and Town Lots Change Hands
A sequence of real estate transfers is reported, detailing several couples selling or conveying property in multiple districts. Items include 207 acres called Woodburn in Sharpsburg, lots along Main Street in Hancock, and parcels near Appletown and Fairground Avenue.
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Howard F. Snyder
Oignaling S. Drury, Jr
Roperty
Mt. Emateaver Creek
Raymond G. Hammond
Frederick Knippenberg
Woodburn
Sharpsburg
Marvin M. Rose
Mark L. Gunker
National Jehway
Bannsharo
Anna E. Green
Albert Gi Newcomer
Appletown
Butvire Woomes
Menn Bo Toff
Willamsport
Greencastle
Pika
Hite
Glenn
Hedlaman
Riltrite Tiomes Corporation
Devonshire
Mershall W. Daniels
Wilson Ililey Deasiels
Harold W. Douglas
Main Street
Hancock
Kirby
Artist defrauds six Franklin County banks in wide spoof
A man about 40, five foot six, 150 pounds, allegedly posing as OG Gleason of Waynesboro Route 4, swindled six local banks including Waynesboro and Columbia by cashing fraudulent checks after initial deposits. He traveled with three accomplices in a station wagon and used multiple aliases, netting about $1 246 this week before FBI pursuit.
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Warner
Lonkout
Franklin County
FBI
Banks
Wayneshare
Chambershirg
Shippensburg
Columbia
Adams
Fleet National Bank and Trust Company
Waynesboro
OG. Gleason
Iowa
Gleason
Columbia Bank
Vaughn Turns Down Speech Invitation in Memorial Service
Maj. Gen. Harry J. Vaughn of the Army declined an invitation to address a Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Day service on May 27. He said speechmaking is not really part of his duty and prefers to stay out of trouble.
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Pannaville
Harry J. Vauhn
Truman
Vauight
Probers Stand Pat on Dawson Charges in RFC Inquiry
Senator Fulbright and the Senate Banking Subcommittee maintain the February report accusing Dawson of improper influence over RFC loan policies. Dawson testifies denying wrongdoing and calls fellow testimony misleading. The panel plans a supplemental report after reviewing sworn statements amid a recessed hearing.
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Washington
Maceh
Fulbright
Ark
Senate
White House
Donald S. Dawson
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
REC
Dawson
Truman
Imajor
RFC
Nesses
Ila
Rao
Douglas CR
W. Stuart Symington
Symington
Meat Prices Cut by 12 Cents a Pound in Beefs
Washington May 12 The price control order trims about 12 cents per pound on certain cuts, and 6 cents on rump roast, for the Office of Price Stabilization. The adjustments, effective Monday, amend ceilings to permit inequities and other changes from an April 24 order. Retail dealers must comply by May 14.
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Washington
Office of Price Stabilization
Tho
Thin
Lawyers Against Death Penalty in Philadelphia Vote
The Philadelphia Bar Association voted to empower its Criminal Justice Committee to oppose capital punishment before the State Legislature and a special Royal Commission. Thomas D. McBride, committee chair, noted 225 executions in Pennsylvania since 1921, averaging under 20 per year.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Bar Association
Pennsylvania
Thomas D. McBride
Local Stocks Quotations From Cohn & Company
Quotations furnished by Cohn & Company members of the New York Stock Exchange show updated figures for local stocks in Hagerstown Maryland. Prices, gains and losses reflect recent market activity and trading.
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Cohn & Company
Menbera
New York Stock Exchange
North Jonathan Street
Hagerstown
Maryland
Bomb Test At Eniwetok Aims To Study A Bomb Effects
The United States exploded another pod at Eniwetok to study construction methods and materials to resist atomic blasts. The test, part of Operation Greenhouse, aimed to evaluate structures against A-bomb power and V hydrogen bomb speculation was dismissed. Rep. Henry M. Jackson reported attending a test at Eniwetok.
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Hotolulu
United States
Raiwetok
Nije
Here
Eniwetok Proving Graund
Henry M. Jackson
Entwetak
Pennsy Sanitarians Begin Training Visit in Here
Washington County Health Department hosts Pennsylvania sanitation staff for field training. Trainees arrive May 21 to study the local sanitary division under Edward Finebler while continuing federal training in Pittsburgh.
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Washington County Health Department
Health Department
Pennsylvania
Pennsyvania Sanitars
Siplemme’ Chen
US Public Health Services
Tracerstown
Focal Sanitary
Edward F.inebler
Pittsburgh
Scientist X Arrested Refuses to Testify Before Grand Jury
Washington May 12 The Scientist X identity, Dr Joseph W Weinberg professor at the University of Minnesota, was arrested on contempt of court charges after refusing to answer questions before a federal grand jury. He was held on 1000 bail. The House Un American Activities Committee linked Weinberg to atomic energy inquiries and espionage reports.
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Washington
Boise
Joseph W. Weinberg
University of Minnesos
Districts of Columbia Federal Couurt
Alexander Holtzod
Weinberg
Ahank
Harkeley
Calif
University of California Laboratory
Louse Committee
Grand Jury
Hea Pate
House
Unamerican
America
University of California
Atomic Energy Laboratory
Welaterg
Ist Party
Steve Nelson
Communist Party
Scientiat X
Card From Orphans Keepsake For Famed Regiment
A hand painted greeting card from 170 orphans supports the United States 1th Wolfhound Regiment in Korea. The card, sent via Japan, expresses blessings and happiness on the regiment’s birthday. Since support began during occupation in Cheristoas Japan, monthly collections have reached about 43 000 dollars.
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Korea
Opka
Japan
Cheristoas
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