Big Powers Move to Block Yalta Pact Changes
In San Francisco May 25 the five permanent members are reported ready to veto any alteration of their control over world peace machinery. The veto issue dominates the United Nations conference as it nears its second month with Stettinius returning from talks in Washington. Committees push to finish work by week end to enable public discussion of reports next week.
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San Francisco
Stettinius
Washington
Truman
League
World Organization
Security Council
United States
Six Enlist In Navy This Week From Local Area
The Navy Recruiting Office at City Hall announced six area youths enlisted this week for the Navy in a continuing campaign for 17 year olds. The accepted volunteers include Lawrence E. Munson of Hancock, Robert T. Kerfoot of Frederick, Paul V. Armbrester of Hedgesville, Roy T. Watts of Brunswick, Ror E. Kinna of Middletown, and James E. Rumbarger of Waynesboro.
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Navy
City Hall
Washington County
Lawrence. E. Munson
Hancock
Robert T. Kerfoot
Frederick
Paul V. Armbrester
Hedgesville
Roy T. Watts
Brunswick
Ror E. Kinna
Middletown
James BE
Rumbarger
Waysesboro
Must Stay In Jail For Lack Of Home Report
Sheriff J B Huyett and deputies struggle with a 75 year old county resident who is senile and in poor health, jailed for lack of a home after Bellevue and Sykesville refused admission. Trustees say no room at the county home, leaving him in jail while efforts to commit him elsewhere fail. A prior case where an elderly woman was moved after public pressure is noted. Davies in London. Joseph B Davies, former U S Ambassador to Russia, arrives on a special mission to discuss liberated Europe with Churchill and Eden.
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J. B. Huyett
Sykesville
Bellevue
Lithle
Deaths of Mrs Mattie S Funk Martin in Waynesboro
Mrs Mattie Susan Funk Martin dies at 79 in Quincy Pa after 11 months residence with daughter Mrs Glenn Walk. Survived by a large family including sons Samuel Harry and Paul in Hagerstown and many relatives. Funeral Sunday 2 30 at Evangelical Lutheran Church Waynesboro with interment Greenhill cemetery. viewing Saturday 7 9 p m Grove Funeral Home and at church from 1 30 p m.
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Mattie Susan (Funk) Martin
Glenn Walk
Quincy
Pan
Leitersburg
Henry
Emma (Travinger) Funk
Wingerton
Lutheran Church of
S. Clinton Martin
Samuel F. Martin
Harry L. Martin
Paul G. Martin
Hagerstown
Walter Hoover
Waynesboro
Frank C. Martin
Glenn Watk
John Barnhart
Joseph E. Martin
Chambersburg
Clifford Plum
Ida Oberholtzer
Minta Fox
Alice Bachtell
Ella Smith
Pittsburgh
Harry E. Funk
Osawatomie
Kan
Evangelical Lutheran Church of
J. D. Worman
B. Clinton Ritz
Greenhill Cemetery
Grove Funeral Home
Card of Thanks for Amanda E. Kretzer
Sincere thanks extended to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death. Appreciation for flowers and use of cars. Adv. The Children.
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Cardo
Amanda E. Kretzer
Allen Named To Head Assessors
Wilton T. Allen of Rockville was elected in Baltimore to lead the Maryland Association of Tax Supervisors and Permanent Assessors, succeeding Guy G. Gantz as president. The two day meeting marked the group’s first year, with supervisors from all Maryland counties participating to improve the statewide permanent assessment system. Governor Herbert R. O'Conor spoke at the closing dinner at Hotel Emerson.
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Wilton T. Allen
Rockville
Montgomery County
Baltimore
Guy G. Gantz
Maryland Association of
Fatal Stabbing Case Before Court in Prison Trial
The trial follows a fatal stabbing in which John son Johnson died after being stabbed with a table knife that snapped in his neck. Guard Watkinson reportedly grabbed a table utensil and was seized as Johnson collapsed, while witnesses said Johnson had insulted Watkinson. Judges Capper and Mish preside. witnesses include Johnson’s relatives.
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Johnson
Watkinson
Wolfinger
Watkins
Walter C. Capper
Joseph D. Mish
Chinese sweep on in drive toward Liuchow
Chinese troops sweeping the Kweichow Kwangsi railroad last night captured Hwaiyuanchen a key Kwangsi strongpost fifty miles northwest of Liuchow. The Japanese, the Chinese high command reports, are retreating toward Ishan. The drive targets Liuchow, a former American air base now a strategic rail junction on the Manchuria to Indo China lifeline corridor.
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Chungking
Kweichow-Kwangsi
Hwaiyuanchen
Kwangsi
Liuchow
Ishan
Manchuria
Indo-China
Graduation Gift Jewelry Ad From Saums on Jonathan St
A compact ad offers a graduation gift jewelry selection from Saums located at 21 Jonathan Street with a payment plan of $1.25 weekly. Ady appears as the advertiser or person noted in the listing.
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SAUMS
Jonathan St
Ady
Sol diers Memorial debated by Hagerstown readers
The Daily Mail editor invites ideas for a World War II memorial in Hagerstown. Two feasible options are a municipal auditorium complex funded by small tax increases or a tower with bells inspired by army engineers. Proposals urge a serene site, inscribed hero names, quotes, and broad public support through subscriptions, with war memorial goals tied to May 3rd observances.
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Daily Mail
Hagerstown
U.S. Army Engineers
Bok
Florida
Mercersburg Academy
Rose Hill
Antietam
Washington
Valley Forge
Lincoln
Truman
Jamison is Killed in Pacific Warhero Share Sharpsburg Family
War Department announced yesterday that Harvey L Jamison of Sharpsburg Route 1 was killed in action in the Pacific theater. In Saum's Ady store at 21 Jonathan St a Guaranteed Fountain Pen with 14K gold points is offered for 3.50.
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Harvey L. Jamison
Harry Jamison
Sharpsburg
Route 1
War Department
SAUM
Jonathan St. Ady
Accused Called As A Witness In Maryland Murder Trial
The state rested its case against Henry H. Corens in a Bethesda brought murder trial over his wife Pearl Corsens. The defense then called Corens to testify. The state introduced three letters Corens wrote to Thelma Pack mentioning a doctor bill and possible marriage.
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Annapolis
Mad
Henry H. Corens
Bethesda
Corsens
Pearl W. Corsens
War Department
Fairfax
John B. Simpson
Montgomery County
Washington
Thelma Pack
Corens
Miss Pack
George Woelfel
Tokyo Warns Yanks May Invade Amami Island
A Tokyo radio commentator warned that American troops will try to land on Amami in the northern Ryukyu chain. Hiroshi Kawasaki said the enemy seeks a second front to check Okinawa and cut rear air power, urging Japan to smash the offensive before it starts. He noted Japan’s tactics may not stop reinforcement around Okinawa.
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San Francisco
Tokyo
Amami Island
Ryukyu Chain
Japan
Federal Communications Commission
Hiroshi Kawasaki
Okinawa
Amami
Kawasaki
U. S
Round and Square Dance at The Old Mill Tavern
Every Friday and Saturday night at Span is h Danceland The Old Mill Tavern hosts the Penn Maryland String Band and Your Old Friend Ross for lively square and round dancing in a familiar community venue.
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Spanish Danceland
Old Mill Tavern
Penn-Maryland
Ross
AFL City Employes Elect New Officers
The Hagerstown City Employes Union local 709 AFL elected J. J. Welderhold as president and Jesse Rhodes as vice president at last night’s annual officers election. E. H. Hagerman was named treasurer and Mary Socks appointed secretary. Grievance committee members were Carl Black J R Yates and H Hancock. Central Labor Body members named were J J Weiderhold J Rhodes Carl Black C Hartle and H Hancock. Welfare committee members were Clifford Long and LeRoy Jones.
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Hagerstown City
Soldier allergic to powder halts kiss spell at Fort Jackson
A Fort Jackson soldier was repeatedly struck by sneezing fits every time he kissed his girlfriend. Tests at the post hospital lab found him allergic to the type of face powder she used. No report on whether she changed brands.
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Fort Jackson
8. C
Post Hospital
Heart Shield Bibles and Saturday Night Dance Ad
Saum's at 21 Jonathan Street offers Heart Shield Bibles for men in service at 1.95. Every Saturday night Mt Lena Hall hosts Fiddlin Pety and His Happy Valley Ramblers Radio Gang with dancing from eight to twelve. Fried chicken served, also Sunday afternoon and evening. Ady.
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Heart-Shield Bibles
Saum's
Jonathan St
MT. Lena Hall
Pety
Happy Valley Ramblers
Ady
Silvertone Melody Boys at Conocochesque Park Dance
The Silvertone Melody Boys perform at Conocochesque Park every Saturday night at 8. Music ends with good eats and beer available. Ady hosts the event.
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Conocochesque Park
Silvertone Melody Boys
Ady
War Awards and Assignments Include Purple Heart and Air Medal
Sgt Carl V Smith of the 7th Armored Division is awarded the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman’s Badge for valor in ground combat in Germany. Sgt Robert D Beard of Hagerstown, Md., arrives in Miami Beach for reassignment after 31 missions as B17 gunner in the ETO and earns the Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters. Master Sgt Elmer Chones of Chewsville is discharged after 20 years in the U S Army. WAC Pfc Hilda M Ernst of Hagerstown is among 500 women celebrating the third anniversary of the Women’s Army Corps with a parade review in Italy. Martin Francis Bachtell Jr., of Norfolk, Va., noted as son of Mr and Mrs.
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Carl V. Smith
Jane I. Smith
Ross Street
7Th Armored Division
Ninth Army
Germany
Miami Beach
Fla
Robert D. Beard
Hagerstown
Army Air Forces Redistribution Station
Continental United States
Beard
Allen J. Beard
Route 1
Gladys, Hives
South Prospect Street
William A. Tobias
Veterans
Chones
Philippines
Allied Force Headquarters
Caserta
Italy
Hilda M. Ernst
Wayside Avenue
Wacs
Women's Army Corps
Long
Joseph T. McNarney
Mediterranean Theatre of Opera
Hans
Army
WAC
Safety Record Of Cement Workers Lauded By Police
The North American Cement Corporation at Security praises 28 quarry employees for 788 accident-free days. Captain William H. Peters and Officer Kiser commended the safety record. Kiser noted safety in police work and heavy plant equipment requires vigilance. The June No Accident campaign starts June 1.
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North American Cement Corporation
William H. Peters
Kiser
Rummage Sale At St Pauls Church Basemt Pageant
Rummage sale listing at St Pauls Methodist Church basement by the Golden Rule Class. Featured item is diamond engagement rings of guaranteed quality priced at 24.75. Ad appears from Saum's at 21 Jonathan Street.
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St. Pauls Methodist Church
Saum's
Jonathan St. Adv
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Frederick St
Potomac St Poone No. Kraiss Funeral Home
Terrace Restaurant
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Prospect Avenues
General Acceptance Corp
Hagerstown Industrial Loan
Earl Neikirk
Allen
Rockville Man
Group
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Caskey Baking Co. Inc
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Boonsboro
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Frederick Street
Stude
de Soto
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Fleigh Motor Co
Oak Hill Avenue
Consumers Credit Service
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Yanks
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Bell Cab, Inc
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Pvt
Allen M. Clingerman
Marshall Trail
England
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AFL City
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Martin Feed & Implements
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WMC
Fred Remsburg
Hoffman
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Elmer Chones
Chewsville
U. S. Army
Norfolk
Martin Francis Bachtell, Jr
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Sharrett Motors
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Joe
Torrow
People's Jewelry and Watch
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Bulek
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Chrysler
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la Salle
Mercury
Nash
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Peckard
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Grouse
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Community Finance Service, Inc
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