Price Controls May Trigger Meat Rationing Says Grange Leader
National Grange Master H nda Newsom warned that current price controls could soon force meat rationing as cattle and meat prices drop empower consumers near production centers while distant buyers may go without. He spoke at a farm groups luncheon as Congress considered extending the Defense Production Act and rent control debates continued in the Senate Banking Committee.
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Washington
Hernda D. Newsom
National Grange
Michael V. DiSatte
Newsom
Grange
House Banking Committee
Senate Banking Committee
Upi
Ime
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Cattle Receipts Down Prices Up in Early Market
Cattle receipts at the nation’s stockyards fell while prices rose in the first market session after the OPS rollback of livestock prices. Observers warn it is too early to gauge full effects as many packers have not begun new accounting periods until June 4.
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Chicago
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
Price Wars Likely After Supreme Court Ruling
Baltimore May 22 Price wars among Maryland merchants loom after a Supreme Court ruling that voids the state Fair Trade Law of 1935. The ruling frees retailers from mandatory fair trade pricing unless a signed agreement with manufacturers exists. Attorney General Hall Hammond notes the order allows free pricing for non contracted goods.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Supreme Court
Hall Hammond
Ferrer to Face House Committee Over Communism Ties
Jose Ferrer, Oscar winner, testified before the House Un American Activities Committee in Washington, denying Communist involvement and joining a list of film figures questioned about Hollywood ties to communist influence. The panel labeled Ferrer as a sponsor of a 1949 conference linked to Red front activity. Sacony clothing ad highlights Holocaust era attire at Bacony Palm Beach style shop.
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Washington
Jose Ferrer
House un-American Activities Committee
Ferrer
Hollywood
Bradley backs flexible policy on Chiang and Korea role
General Bradley weighs Chiang Kai-shek options and warns against widening war with Red China. He argues removing limits could risk U S forces and Russia entering the conflict, proposing broader Western European security buildup to prevent a wider war. He notes MacArthur’s focus on Asia while warning of global war risks.
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Korea
Bradley
Chiang
Formosa
MacArthur
Europe
Asia
West Berlin bars Nazi patterned party license
West Berlin city government refused to license the German Socialist party noting 20 of its 24 platform points imitate the old Nazi rules. The city senate sent the application to the Allied Command with a recommendation for rejection. The Allied Board remains the final arbiter.
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Berch
West Berlin
Allied Kommandation
Allied Board
Obituary Notice for Kathryn C Bloom of Keedysville
Mrs Kathryn C Bloom widow of Joseph S Bloom and a Keedysville resident died at Washington County Hospital after a year long illness aged 62 She was daughter of William Denton and Catherine Weaver and member of Christ Re formed Church Hagerstown A past worthy matron of Avenue Chapter Order of Eastern Star Sharpsburg Funeral services held Thursday in Boonsboro with Rev Vernon and Rev Robert Mays officiating burial in Manor Cemetery She is survived by several nieces and nephews
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Kathryn C. Bloom
Kathryn ¢. (Weaver) Bloom
Joseph S. Bloom
Keedysville
Washington County Hospital
Jala Willam Denton
Catherine (Baylor) Weaver
Keedynville
Christ Reformed Church
Hagerstown
Avenue Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Sharpsburg
Lester Brotheraatire
Boonshoro
Vernon
Robert V. Mays
Ntarment
Adv
Tery
Driver Survives 300-Foot Plunge In Quebec Taxis
A taxicab plunged 300 feet from the Heights of the Platina of Abraham to a street below. The only occupant, driver Andre Dellale Delisle, 28, escaped with superficial head injuries after the car overturned several times. He was found unconscious in the back seat.
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Quebec
Platina of Abraham
Andre Dellale
Delisle
Automobile Driving Course At HHS Trains 288 Drivers In Three Years
Three years of operation at Hagerstown High School produced nearly 300 new safe drivers. Claude Brubeck, former Florida Naval Academy headmaster, led the program after an AAA teachers course. Driving courses expanded to Boonsboro, Hancock, and Smithsburg as enrollment exceeded capacity.
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Hagerstown High
Magnolia Avenue
Renny Trumppower
Claude B. Brubeck
Phoebe Snyder
Frances Bell
Brubeck
HHS
Hagerstown
Florida Naval Academy
St. Augustine
Boonshora
Hancarvk
Smithsburg
Washington County
Shore Berries Being Picked Near Salisbury
In Salisbury Maryland area the strawberry harvest began after a weekend move into the district. Gerald L Hartman and Carl Fi Smith run a 21 acre patch noting favorable rains and unusually large berries. Other local growers report similar progress with crate prices around 4 to 7 dollars.
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Salisbury
Worcester-Somerset County
Here
Gerald L. Hartman
Carl Fi | Smith
U S Seeks Merge of Atomic and Conventional Armaments Talks
The United States proposes linking United Nations talks on atomic control with discussions on regulation and reduction of conventional armaments. This signals a shift from earlier 1947 1948 policy which kept the commissions separate. A committee will meet Friday to consider merging the Atomic Energy Commission and the Arms Commission into the Commission for the Control of Armaments and Armed Forces.
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United Nations
United States
U. S
U. N.r
Atomic Energy Commission
Commission
U. N
Atomic Commission
Arms Commission
Potomac Post Meets Tonight at Williamsport Legion
Commander Albert Leaf of Potomac Post No. 202 announces a regular meeting on Tuesday May 22 at 8 p.m. in Williamsport Maryland. Agenda includes planning the Carnival and Horse Show to be sponsored by the Post in the next two weeks followed by a screening of the American Legion National Headquarters film American Ships at Sea. All members are urged to attend.
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Albert Leaf
Potomac Post No
American Legion
Williamsport
Resentment in Iran grows amid national front pressure
The article notes rising Iranian unrest as Mossadegh faces nationalist and Tudeh activities against British and American presence. It cites Shah Pahlavi’s warnings, threats from religious factions, and Western diplomats alarmed by nationalist appeals fearing a slide toward communism.
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Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi
Mossadegh
Iran
Tudeh Party
Mossadegh National Front
Jhe Har Gaid
National Front
Russia
Britain
United States
Weather Outlook for Maryland and Delaware This Week
Extended weather from the Associated Press shows scattered showers and thunderstorms with warmth Wednesday through Friday. Cooler Thursday and warmer Friday with showers likely Saturday and Sunday. Weekend cooling expected with average period temperatures slightly above seasonal norms. highs in the upper 70s and lows mid 40s to mid 50s across regions.
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Maryland
Delaware
Delmar Peninsula
Grain To India Debate Opens in House With Grain Aid Vote
Washington May 22 Officials expect a final House vote on sending 2 900 000 tons of grain to India to fight famine with terms including possible repayment in defense materials. Senate approval specifies substantial manzanite sands and manganese in repayment talks, while Republicans and Southern Democrats press for tougher conditions led by Rep Cox.
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Washington
House
India
Jeaders
Senate
Rep
Cox
M-Ga
Russia
United States
Oves
Triphe
Regulations of Student Draft Are Explained
Colonel Henry Stanwood, director of Selective Service for Maryland, announced that qualified college students may receive a further 30 day postponement of induction beyond the current delay, but not past August 20, 1951. Eligible students must be full time in higher learning and have had an induction order postponed to the end of the current year, with evidence of scholastic standing or test scores. Graduating students may use the 30 day period to seek employment in essential industry.
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Henry ©. Stanwood
Selective Service For
Maryland
More Soldiers Arrive In Rotation From Korea Front
In San Francisco on May 22, two transports brought 1,005 soldiers and 358 Marines home. It was the third Army shipload and the eighth Marine convoy. Today 1,485 more soldiers are due aboard the Gen. William Mitchell, and on Thursday the Gen. BEBL Patrick arrives with 415 Air Force personnel, including pilots.
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San Francisco
Willian Mitchell
Air Force
Pearl restringing at Saum's Watch Clock shop
Jonathan St address Saum's Watch Clock offers jewelry repair and pearl restringing services with advertised advance options for customers seeking repairs and maintenance.
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SAUM
Jonathan St
Adv
China Policy Just The Same
The State Department stated its China policy remains unchanged and aligned with General MacArthur’s approach. Press Officer Michael McDermott rejected readings of Dean Rusk's speech as evidence of policy shift and said the administration would not incite Chinese revolt.
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Washington
State Department
China
Douglas MacArthur
Department
Michael McDermott
Dean Rusk
McDermott
Rusk
New York
Taft
Ohio
Ashes Hauled From Yards and Cellars
Ashes hauled from yards and cellars, PD. EK. Thompson. Ph. 2236 M.
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EK. Thompson
British Malaya Bans Rubber Exports to Red China
Singapore and the Federation of Malaya announce a rubber embargo to Communist China. Since the Korean War began, Malaya has sold over 120,900 tons to China. Government actions followed UN requests and domestic political pressure in Britain. Rubber shipments to Red China stopped around May 15.
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Singapore
British Malaya
China
Sinapore
Federation of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur
Winston Churchill
United Nations General Assembly
Red China
Franklin Gimson
German observers praise U S schools at PTA convention
Five observers from western Germany attended the National PTA convention in Miami Beach praising the American school system while noting shortages of money, teachers, and school buildings. They urged closer contact and shared facilities between German and American children and urged language solutions for joint use of spaces.
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Miami Deach
Fla
Germany
Consrese
Richard Ensstan
Welahadean
Westerman Ministry of Economiics
State Department
Americam
Bnasson
Garman
Mya
Bulzabett
Hartman
Trubentauren
Mea
Hanna Jenviehyvark
Hana Neubauer
Mia
Gertrud Sieghold
Brenerhaven
Frankfurt
PTA
AOU
Corma Macwrey
National
Milteation Associaton
U.S
Misa Moawray
Guitar-Playing Handyman Held In Disappearance Of 10-Year-Old Girl
Sanya Ann California May 2 A guitar playing handyman Henry Ford McCracken 34 is being questioned about the disappearance of 10 year old Patricia Jean Efi. A witness saw McCracken near a cabin with the girl and bloodstains were found in the cabin.
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Sanya Ann
Calif
Hanudyama
Henry Ford McCracken
Patricia Jean Efi
Boyd Sturcis
McCracken
Eich
Patricia
Holly Holland
Tiltte Eink
New Ensigns By Thousands In Navy Commission Plan
The Navy akan will graduate the largest group of new officers in peacetime, with about 2845 Ensigns including 695 graduates from the U S Naval Academy. Candidates come from a four year college program funded by the government and must serve two years as Ensigns. The Holloway plan integrates NROTC and Midshipman training across schools.
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Washington
Navy
Bear
James J. Holloway
U. S. Naval Acadets
Holloway Plain
Naval Reserve
Sehools
NROTC
New Orleans
Raurt
Fames Arnold
Godfray
Regan
Anders Paulsen
Arnold
Peace Restored In Utah Prison
Utah State Prison restored order after more than 200 inmates rioted on Sunday. Officials held closed hearings as Gov. J Bracken Lee led the probe into the four and a half hour disturbance and actions taken to prevent further unrest. Warden Alvin Severson fired Chief Steward Wallace Mr Ostler following prisoner accusations of mismanagement.
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Mountain
Utah
Utah State Prison
Riut
J. Bracken Lee
Alvin Severson Verter
Day
Wallace Mr. Ostler
Dairies Join Clean Up Drive In Hagerstown Event
Dairies will cooperate with the Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce on Friday May 24 to collect all milk jugs and bottles as part of the Clean Up Paint Up Fix Up campaign. Local residents are urged to assist the dairies and the coordinating committee in the effort.
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Dairies
Hagerstown Infar Chamber of Commeres
Local Soldier Reported Missing in Korea
Private Lacey et Lockley, 20, brother of Mrs. Lary Jamison, Robert Ave, reported missing in Korea since April 2. Army notified his father Herbert Lockley. He served nine months overseas with the Second Rocket Division, enlisted April 1950, trained at Port Knox, Kentucky.
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Pte
Lacey Et. Lockley
Lary Jamison
Robert Aveche
Tetan
Kore
Army
Herbert Lockley
Lockley
Second Rocket Division
Entisterd
Port Knox
Kentury
Armstrong for China blockade calls Congress action
Rep. Armstrong urged a complete blockade of Communist China and planned a resolution to record Congress backing action. He had just returned from the Far East including Formosa and warned that hearings could push ouster of Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Administration witnesses argued a blockade could widen the war and draw Russia in. Last week Congress urged the UN General Assembly to ban war material shipments to Red China.
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Washington
Armstrong
China
Congress
Far East
Verge von Formosa
Douglas MacArithur
Red China
Russia
House
Senate
General Assembly of the
United Nations
Red
Bodies Aboard Transport From Korea Return to U.S. Ports
The bodies of two Washington County men are aboard the Bartlesville Victory, due to dock in San Francisco around May 24. Pvt. Milford N. Rowland of Williamsport and Pvt. Kenneth L. Smith of Cavetown were killed in action in Korea.
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Washington County
Bartlesville Victory
San Francisco
Korea
Milford N. Rowland
Conacacheague Street
Williamsport
Pfe
Kenneth L. Smith
Cavetown
Television Antenna Service at 144 Fairground Ave
Antenna installer Tags's General Service advertises over a hundred installations and provides contact at 144 Fairground Ave with phone 5A0d.
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General Service
Fairground Ave
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Norman Moser
de ‘Kalb
Texas
DiSalle
Moser
National Livestock Industry Advisory Committee
Office of Price Stabiization
Mhsalse
American Farm Bureau Federation
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National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Wea
UWE GA WE
National Farmers Union
Henbon
Roy
Potomac Post
Jean Charles Swope
Young
Jean
Geo. E
Nora) Young
Antietam Street
Antietam and Locust
British
Malaya
Western
Holland
Steve Dullart
Sherif
Jack Cadmen
Thetr
Orange Corry
Set
Sturgis
Fourier
Studebaker
Studebakers
Fleigh Motor Corp
Tonite
Melody Boys
Taylor's Park
Keedysville Athletic Association
Electrical Engineering
A. G. Crankleton Electric Co., Inc
Greencastle
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