Apprentice in Charge Of Boat In Newport Harbor Disaster
Newport Rhode Island May 26 a navy board of inquiry heard a 19 year old apprentice from Rhode Island was in command of the small launch that capsized in a storm. At least two dead thirteen missing ten unaccounted for after dramatic rescues as sailors jumped into rough waters to save shipmates. Coleman deck officer of the destroyer Bailey testified he would not have sent the boat if he had known the coxswain was not the regular man James D Egler the apprentice wore raincoat and kapok jacket and resembled the regular coxswain Chester Lawes evidence showed missing crew were seen in the launch but not answering roll calls later.
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R. 1
Navy Board of
Rea
W. O H. Coleman
Middle- Lourk Conn
Bailey
Newport Harbor
Navy
Coleman
Westroyver
James D. Egler
Chester Lawes
Egler
Tagler
Three Nabbed In Lottery Raids In Pittsburgh
State Police Sergeant John Helfenstein announced raids cracking a major state lottery operation. Seizing 70 000 tickets in four raids, investigators found a full production setup in a home cellar. Three men Mike Winowitch Peter Bertrone and Albert Tonnaine were arrested for operating a lottery.
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Pittsburgh
John Helfenstein
Helfenstein
Mike Winowitch
Peter Bertrone
Albert Tonnaine
Court To Rule On Plowing Under Lettuce Crops
San Francisco May 28 Pred igal Judge Edward P Murphy will rule by Monday on the Justice Department petition for a permanent injunction against plowing under lettuce crops by Salinan Valley growers. A temporary restraint was issued to halt crop destruction while the court decides. The petition accuses growers of attempting to raise prices by destroying plantings in restraint of trade under anti trust laws.
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San Francisco
Edward P. Murphy
U. S. Justice Department
Salinan Valley
Murphy
Justice Department
Appalachian Inn
Ozark Drifters
Obituaries for Wingert Zeger Shatzer and Kipe in Greencastle
George E Wingert 68 of Green Ranch Rt 1 died at Waynesboro Hospital. Survived by sons Paul and Glenn, brothers Harry and Joseph and sisters, funeral Minnich Green Castle. Annie Zeger 71 of Shady Stove died at home, survived by daughters, sons, brother, funeral Minnich Greencastle. Earl Shatzer 45, farmer, died at home in Greencastle. wife Hazel, siblings Nevin Thompson and Floyd Parker, funeral Minnich Greencastle. Catherine Kipe widow of Edward died near Sharpsburg aged 88. survived by son Neihiser Kipe, and sister, funeral Poffenberger home Monday. George G Brooks 78 of 325 South Mulberry Street died. services at AKR Coffman Funeral Home Sunday, interment Baltimore.
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George FE. Wingert
Greenrantle
Waynesboro Hospital
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Paul Waynesboro
Glenn
Greenvasile
Harry
Dallas Center
Iowa
Joseph
Mercersburg
Bisters
Bard Tabeeree
St. Thomas
John Sweigert
Greencastle
Minnich
Edward Wingert
Upton
Annie Zeger
Shady
Stove
Methodists Church
Lee Keller
Greenwaste
Amos Angle
Woodrow Maser
Boonsboro
Roy
State Line
Fidinand
Walter
Williamsport
Charlies B. Atkinson
Ida Michigan
Minnich Funeral Home
Wf. B. Burk
Holder
Earl Shatzer
Catherine Kipe
George G. Brooks
South Mulberry Street
A. KR. Coffman Funeral Home
Bedward
Heinze
Neaid Will Cemetery
Baltimore
O'Clork
Pleasant Weekend Appears In Store For All Sections
A fairly pleasant weekend is forecast for most of the country with some rain in spots. Showers and thunderstorms were reported from eastern Kansas and northern Oklahoma into the Great Lakes region, plus rain along the Gulf Coast. Temperatures rose in the far southwest with unusually high readings in Southern California and Arizona. A tornado struck a livestock farm near Burlington, Missouri, killing 30 hogs. Dublin, Ireland May 24. Labor candidate John O Leary fell ill. his speaking schedule was taken over by Jon Patrick. Puppies and plants for sale at Crownstone Kennels in Mason-Dixon, Pa.
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Oklahoma
Great Lakes
Gulf Coast
California
Arizona
Burlington
Son
Dublin
Ireland
John O'Leary
County Wexford
Patrick
S. Coss
S.W. Corner
Dual Highway
Cleveland Ave
Civil Air Patrol Expands Civil Defense Roles in Hagerstown
The Incal CAP squadron lines up for maintenance and medical aid tasks across the nationwide program. It offers autos and station wagons for messenger and ambulance work and runs its own radio station with AP coverage. Director Mobley notes over twenty licensed pilots boost regional communications and missions. Captain Pesta highlights continued page 2 details.
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CAP
Civil Air Patrol Squad Trains for Civil Defense Role
Hagerstown area CAP squadron has engaged in a year long training program to be a potent Civil Defense instrument. Captain Ben W. Pesta, commanding officer, says cadets are learning pilot observation meteorology drill photography and communications to enable rapid service in emergencies. The unit works with the Clear Spring Flight under local Civil Defense director.
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Waterstown
Civil Air Patrol
Whic
Moniecipal
Rayal Squadron
Waters
Maryland
Ben Pesta
C. L. Mobley
Civil Defense
Ben W. Pesta
CAP
Hacerstown
Slagerstown
C0. Mobley
Honeybee dispute disrupts home life on Washington Street porch
Bees invade multiple porches near the Aughinhaugh Apartments, forcing residents to chase inexpert extermination efforts. A migrating queen bees relocate between pillars, leaving homeowners unsure as the situation drags on. Local resident Harold Lewis attempts to remove hives with a self built hive, only to discover new sites appearing.
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Richard Sehleights
Aughinhaugh
Washington Street
Schleight Househaldt
Aswaran
Leonard Vollavi
Idiana Avene
Air Reservists To Meet Monday Night
The WAR VART Squadron plans its weekly gathering at the Junitor Fire Wall Monday evening. George Carter, former member, will discuss the new Air Force setup while on leave from bombarder duties with the BAGS group at Randolph Field Texas. Lt Col Daniel Fr. Welhan will address Air Force Relations if time permits. A film will be shown.
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Todi
George Carter
Strategic Air Command
Bandolph Field
Texas
Carter
Daniel Fr. Welhaan
Local Stocks and Advertising Notices
Quotations furnished by Cohn & Vompans of the New York Stock Exchange. Office closed May 26 95 26. Open May gk. PENN Adv Television Antenna Taus’s General Service over a hundred installations 141 Fairground Ave Ph 5604 Ady.
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Biv Cohn & Vompans
New York Stock Exchange
North Jonasthan Street
Hagerstown
Mary Wind
M. Penn
Adv
Taus
Fairground Ave
Ady
Hope Drops Suit Against Time Inc in Libel Claim
Los Angeles on May 18 reports that comedian Hope has dropped his libel suit against Time Inc publisher of a magazine after his attorney said a November issue story was not meant to harm him. The suit alleged the article implied ta pe style radio jokes.
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Hope
Tine, Inc
Fred Alien
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