Lovett Warns Reds Against Germ Warfare and U S Prep
Washington May 17 Defense Secretary Robert Lovett warned the Reds they would wish they had never been born if they use germ or gas warfare. He called charges that the UN used such weapons in Korea lies in their teeth and questioned whether the Communists plan to employ bacteriological or gas weapons. The Defense Department notes offensive BW limits but emphasizes defensive readiness with Camp Detrick Dugway Edgewood Arsenal.
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Washington
America
United States
Robert Lovett
United Nations
Panmunjom
Lovett
Defense Department
Camp Detrick
Dugway
Utah
Maryland
Edgewood Arsenal
Installation At Alsatia Club
The Alsatia Club will install new officers at its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening May 19 after a dinner in the West Washington Street club rooms. New president Paul Huffer will open the green bag to announce committees for the coming year and summer plans. Retiring president Milton L. F Porterfield will thank committee members for their work. The entertainment committee says dinner will begin at 6 30 p m.
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Alsatia Club
West Washington Street
The
Alsatia
Paul Huffer
Milton L. F Porterfield
Hoffman Wins Assignment At University Of Maryland
Franklin and Marshall College announces that Donald B Hoffman, 103 East Wilson Boulevard, a senior chemistry major, has been awarded a teaching assistantship at the University of Maryland to pursue graduate studies. Also notes a rummage sale on May 20 at Franklin Street Reformed Church Guild Boonsboro Maryland and local liquor store references.
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Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster
Donald B. Hoffman
East Wilson, Boulevard
University of Maryland
Franklin St
Reformed Church Guild
Boonshoro
Prayer for Spring Harvest in Faith and Providence
A 1852 religious reflection by James R. McCain of Decatur Georgia prays for divine blessing on crops, sunshine, rain, and favorable conditions, urging gratitude for material abundance and spiritual fire in Christ.
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James R. McCain
Decatur
Presbyterian Church
U. S
National Council of Churches
Didn’t Think The Fire Would Spread
In St Paul Minnesota a 21 year old youth faces a first degree arson charge for lighting a tavern fire to wipe out debts after burglarizing the Jolly O tavern of 2100 dollars. Detective Lt. Ray Schmidt said the arson statement claimed by Thomas J Palmer notes the blaze forced fifteen people in nearby apartments from the building.
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St. Paul
Minn
PRA
Ray Schmidt
Thomas J. Palmer
Jolly O
Sehmidt
City Market Egg Prices and Fresh Produce Update
Eggs on city market priced at 38 cents a dozen this morning with plentiful supply. Asparagus spinach lettuce and radishes abundant while peas remain scarce. Eastern Shore strawberries traded at 10 cents a box and sold readily.
Funeral services for Dr. R G Stevenson held Monday
Funeral services for Dr R G Stevenson will be held at Su ter Funeral Home Monday at 3 30 pm with Rev Dr Ward Harms and Rev Paul B Watlington officiating Interment at Rose Hill Cemetery Pallbearers from Friendship Lodge No 4 and Hagerstown Lodge of Elks Friends may call Sunday 7 to 9 pm A correction notes Mrs Ohm Fox of Fox ville is surviving step sister of George G Moser
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R. G. Stevenson
Suter
J. Eward Harms
Paul B. Watlington
Rose Hill Cemetery
Friendship Lodge
No.4
Hagerstown
Correction
George G. Moser
Ohm Fox
Foxville
Pangborn Park Bloom Sparks Local Enjoyment In May
Panghorn Park in Hagerstown nears peak beauty with a succession of blooms from dogwood to roses. Visitors will find lilacs carnations verbenas and other flowers, plus trellised roses and a rose garden with 47 varieties. Park facilities include tennis courts picnic areas restrooms and a well equipped playground. Parking by Panghorn Corp will be available to visitors, and local ads promote watch repair and local dances this season.
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Panshborn Park
Rases
Pangborn Park
Hagerstown
Genm
Pangtorn
Pangbarn Park
Panghorn Park
Tagerstown
Panghorn Corporation
Paratrooper Thomas Berry Completes Airborne Training
Cpl Thomas G Berry son of Mrs Helen S Pry 911 Potomac Ave has completed jumpmaster training at Fort Campbell Ky He is a leader in the 11th Airborne Infantry Regiment enlisted September 18 1950 after basic at Fort Jackson S C He graduated as a qualified paratrooper and participated in Operation Southern Pine in North Carolina 1951 and Operation Snowfall in New York 1951 52 Also notes his Hasertown High Class of Vida graduation and training details of his unit and duties.
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Thomas G. Berry
Helen S. Pry
Potomac Avenue
Fort Campbell
Kentucky
Ith Airbene
Thomas
Army
Fort Jackson
S.C
North Carolina
New York State
Haserstown High
Vida
Central Air Drops
Wheeler Co
Hospitaliuu
Daishand
Betty M. Foard
North Prospect Street
San Diego
Calif
Paar East
Iorean
Koje-Do
Korea
Far East
CBS Plans Giant TV Plants On Both Coasts
CBS announced a rapid expansion of television facilities with plans for large plants on the East and West Coasts. The east coast project involves converting a Mantatuan depot and offices into TV facilities, while a West Coast center is also planned. The cost was not disclosed. CBS President Frank Stapon said the east coast plant would be the largest on the Atlantic seaboard and that current quarters on Madison Avenue will be retained.
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New York
Columbia Broadcastei System
CHS
Lonpang
CBS
Frank Spaton
East Coast
Atlantic Seaboard
Forine Edy
Sheffield Farms Co
Stanton
Mardsion Avenue
Military Patrols Pass Through Russian Checkpoint
Berlin reports that Allied military patrols were allowed to pass a Russian checkpoint this morning signaling a possible end to an eight day ban. Officials noted inconsistent Russian restrictions since May and expressed cautious optimism that the issue may be resolved.
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Berlin
Here
Robber Phones To Tell Victim He Is Sorry
A man who robbed a 67 year old woman's apartment phoned back to apologize. He claimed a police record prevented him from getting a job and hinted at mailing back loot valued around $200 after describing a chaotic escape. The victim and her daughter await the caller's next move.
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New York
Romani people Ordered Out Of County
Several dozen members of a gypsy tribe left Washington after a sheriff warning. They moved to a camp near the Fairchild plant, then headed toward Hagerstown. Deputies said they must leave the county by Saturday morning, amid rumors of thefts but no confirmed incidents.
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Washington
Lafe
Fairchild Plant
Middleburs Pike
Hagerstown
Carlisle
Taft Ferguson Propose Constitutional Spending Cap Plan
Washington May 17 Taft and Ferguson proposed a constitutional amendment to curb federal spending to about 55 billion dollars per year, about 30 billion less than President Truman's budget. The measure would restrict appropriations to a set percentage of estimated national income, limit military outlays to defined wartime needs, and require two thirds congressional approval to raise the public debt except to offset revenue shortfalls or wartime needs.
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Washington
Taft
R-Ohtoy
Merguson JaRewtieh
Hollars
Prashlent Tra May
Batt
andRerguson
Congress
Horh Mouses
Oil Workers Slow To Return As Shortage Grows
The back to work movement among refinery and oil industry workers was a slow trickle on May 17 amid a nationwide strike. Settlements lag, despite government wage proposals, with pay averages at $2 to $2.10 hourly. Airlines cut flights. Hong Kong aviation fuel demand fell 36 percent. Europe and West German air services reduced operations amid fuel restrictions and higher costs.
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AKL
CIO
Jubions
Ware Stabilization Board
Washington, D. C
Trans-World Airlines
Panel Ammerican Airways
Trong Kong
Europe
Qantas Empires Airways
Sydney
Hong Home
Hong Kong
Sofia
West Germany
Reds Fearful Of China Invasion
Reports from independent Chinese newspapers describe methodical Chinese Reds destroying all but trunk highways to block sea invasion routes. Observers note fear of Formosa invasion and warn secondary roads would matter to both defenders and invaders.
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Hlong Fea
South China
Formosa
Bentzel’s Bar and Restaurant Ad Seeks to Go Orders
Ree Wine Liquors to go at Pope ry opvices advertise favorite drinks served in dining Tippler bar PV nights Ady details unclear but promotes bar service and takedown options at 46 Summit Ave.
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Bentzel'’S
Summit Ave
Popery Opvices
Ady
Air Reserve To Meet On Monday
The Sixth Voluntary Air Reserve Training Squadron will hold a regular meeting Monday at Fire Hall. Captain Francis King will discuss proper procedures and preparation in military correspondence. A presentation titled Air Materiel Command Pictorial Review will be shown. Also offers for old junk cars and apples appear in notices.
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Sith Volontery Air Reserve
Unier
Francis King
Air Materiel Command
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OLD Beer—S
Valley Forge
Gunther's Gallagher's Liquor Store
North Locust Street
Anthony
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Fire Hall
Sun
S.T. Conococheague Sportsmen's Club
Sharpsiburg
Pangborn Park Mecca of
Tronipe
Saum’s Jewelers
Jonathan St. Ady
OLD Mill Tavern
Old Home Harmony Boys
Williamsport-Greencastle Pike
S. Hagerstown Fire Hall
Cor
First St
Guilford Ave
Shady Rest Tavern
Blue Sky Ramblers
Martinsburg
W. Va
J. B. Trio
Appalachian Inn
AL Baltzley & His Orchestra
American Legion
Williamsport
Door Priza
Home Federal Savings and Loan Association
Shockey
ICBS
Bentzrivs
Stanmit Ave
Counery Bank
Summit Ave Ad
Revegent Pwikles Liquorr Store
Church St
Adv
Franklin & Jonathan Sts
Odelieios
Jefferson St
Alti Aiy
VFW
George Olinger and His Trio
Consumer’s Credit Department
Nicodemus National Bank Friendly Confidential Service
Iddleburg Pike
Miller Trio
H. B. Mongan
A. G. Crankleton Electric Co., Inc
Center Square
Greencastle
Pennsylvania
East Lee Street
Ferguson
Arae nStitional
Amendme AG
China
Air Reserve
A. m. Ards
P.m
Newman's Packing House
Smithsburg
Avery Weil
Pam
C. VW. Sportsmen’s
Potomac Street
Stershey
Yingling Auto Sales Service, Inc
Frederick Street
Pennsylvania Ave
Fairchild Aircraft Division
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