McKeldin and Butler Claim Maryland GOP Delegates
Maryland Governor McKeldin claims 18 of 24 delegates to the Republican National Convention, though he does not publicly name his favored presidential candidate. Attending the state convention, Taft backers expect most delegates to back Taft after the first ballot, while Eisenhower supporters hedge. Beall is confirmed for the Senate seat, and 24 delegates 24 alternates are chosen, with Rinehart named state GOP chairman.
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Theodore R. McKeldin
Maryland
McKeldin
John Marshall Antler
Ohio
Robert A. Taft
Taft
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Pwicht
Eisenhower
Butler
Mé Keldin
Mc. Kaldin
Jeant
Jacob France
France
Ohfnan
William C. Purnell
Mae Thompson
Gay. McKeldin
Glenn Beall
Senate
Eldred Rinehart
Washington County
Joseph L. Carter
State Republican Organization
Treaty With West Germany Signed Today
The signing of the treaty grants West Germany near sovereignty in return for German troops in the European army. Adenauer, Eden, Schuman, and Acheson signed as Western ministers, pledging peace and the reunification of Germany, while Pravda derides Bonn’s policy across the East.
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United States
West Germany
Adenauer
Dean Acheson
East Soviet
Pravda
Moscow
East Germany
Bonn
Funkstone
Washington Street
Briity
Mie
First Flag Raising Of Season At District Camporee
Hoy Scouts attended the annual District Camporee at the Washington Monument State Park near Boonsboro. The event opened Friday evening and closed Saturday afternoon with demonstrations of camping skills and a five mile hike as part of second class outdoor requirements. Walter Kittel led activities with Richard Milley as chief judge and Frank Mattax as chief scorer. Charles Shanks supplied weed for fires and some food items. The photo shows Ronald Anderson, Howard Fuller, David Brungard, James Brown, Richard Troup, James Strailey, Thomas Wallis, and Murray Delauter among others from Williamsport and Hagerstown.
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Annuat
Callyporeer
Washington County
Washington Monument State Park
Boonshoro
Walter Kittel
Richard Milley
Frank Mattax
Charles Shanks
Ronald Anderson
Stip
Williamsport
Howard Fuller
Explorer
David Brungard
Hagerstown
James Brown
Richard Troup
Corderman discusses cost cutting and workforce planning
General Corderman, head of the Signal Corps procurement and distribution agency, warns that cutting personnel can backfire if replacements are needed later. He notes the agency employs 4,000 and parallels future needs with current resources while sharing a packing quip from his wife. He is a native of Hagerstown and transferred to Philadelphia in January.
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Corderman
Philadelphia
Hagerstown
West Point
Command and, General Staff School
National War College
Childs Avenue
Drexel Hill
Albert
William R. Wolfkill
Paramount PTA Meeting Set For Reid School Tonight
The Paramount Parent-Teacher Association schedules a 7 30 p m session at Reid School with a family program and Community Ringing. Attendees are urged as it is the final meeting of the term.
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Paramount Parent-Teacher Association
Reid School
Civil Defense Classes State Meet at Hagerstown High
Citizens in the Smitheburg area are urged to gather at Hagerstown High School auditorium at 7 o clock. One class of four hours will be taught each evening tonight or tomorrow with sessions offered in Civil Defense training.
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Smitheburg
Hagerstown High School
Debate Over Newsprint Prices and Canadian Supply
Colorado Senator Edwin C. Johnson urges study on retaliating against Canada by raising newsprint prices to protect U S daily papers. AVI protests seek diverting defense contracts to U S suppliers and warn 749 American papers have closed in 20 years due to added costs. Maryland Senator Herbert R Quonor seeks Senate subcommittee review for possible antitrust violations related to the price rise.
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Colorado
U. S
U.S
Canada
Avi
Qurins
Herbert R. Quonor
Maryland
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Jury Acquits Youth On Perjury Charge Here
The youth is acquitted on perjury while a witness from another state testified he was sworn on April 24. The defendant pleaded guilty to two charges and not guilty to a revoked license accusation, seeking postponement for new witnesses. A key female witness claimed she did not drive the car during the police chase.
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Ponement
Ottinger
Hit
Beverly Meats
Ptreanold
Boonsheera Kligh
Civil Defense Course Draws Large Local Turnout
A large turnout is expected for a Civil Defense course at Hagera Town High School tonight at 7 with state experts guiding staff members and potential instructors. David McIntagh, state director, is anticipated to attend as the class runs tonight and Tuesday night from 7 to 9. The program aims to give local leaders a full view of how a local Civil Defense program should operate.
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Lac Reval
Hageratown High School
David McIntagh
World Today continuation on Germany peace treaty and Western alliance
James Marlo discusses postwar East and West Germany, the Soviet occupation, and the forthcoming peace treaty. He notes Western Allied control, the plan to rearm Germany, and a Western military alliance with limited troops from France, the U.S. zone, and others, as negotiations continue.
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Russia
Estern
Aones
U. S
Britain
France
Europe
Interia- Clot Arma
Italy
Leach
Ilolind
Helpin
Luxembourg
U S Soldier Spotted Talking With Red POWs at Koje Island
At Koje Island Korea May 26 an American soldier was seen walking through a POW compound and talking with prisoners. Brig Gen Boatner ordered an immediate investigation and tightened access for Allied personnel to the compounds after a riot and a past prisoner capture incident involving Brig Gen Francis T. Dodd.
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Koje Island
Korea
Uayden L. Boatner
U.S
Roater
Red
Francis T. Dodd
Koje
Thusom
Hagerstown Man Elected Officer In Bankers' Group
Nevin J. Baker was elected president of the Rice Ridge Conference of the National Association of Bank Auditors and Comptrollers. William Yingling was named first vice president and Ralph Cushen named second vice president. L. L. Brown became secretary treasurer. Attendees from Hagerstown included several bankers and officials. The next meeting is planned for June at the Pelev Pan Restaurant.
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Rice Ridge
National Association of Bank Auditors and Comptrollers
Ridgeville
Nevin JL. Baker
Citizens Bank
Frederick
William
Yingling
Carroll County National Bank
Westminster
Ralph
Cushen
Hagerstown
John S. Valentine
Ralph F. Cashen
Higeratown Trust Company
Joseph @. Gardenhorn
Richard A. Knepper
Charles Beecher
Guy Neikirk
Robert Bowman
Dowager Queen Mary Celebrated At Marlborough House
Crowds gathered at Marlborough House to honor Dowager Queen Mary on her 85th birthday. Visitors including Prince Charles and Princess Anne delivered flowers as well wishers sent bouquets letters and cards through the day.
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Queen Mary
Prince Charles
Prigress
Buckinehaan Palace
Maclhorough House
Charles
Ann
Avris
Marlborough House
Fragmented text hints at stalled international accord pressure
The fragment suggests delays in approvals by parliaments, with bitterness over a treaty or agreement. Mentions of Germany and neutralist factions imply opposition to a settlement, leaving the outcome uncertain and contested.
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Ineutralate
Pnetflets
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