French To Sign Pact With Conditions Met
Paris reports the French cabinet would approve the European army treaty with conditions likely including pledges by the United Kingdom and Britain to maintain a united German demilitarized stance. The treaty aims to form a large unified European army and is set for signing Tuesday amid international concerns.
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France
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Tuda
China
Driver Leaves Hospital Then Crashes Into Train
A man under treatment for a broken leg left his hospital with his doctor's permission and later drove into a switching train, suffering a head injury. Police reported he was wearing a cast during the crash. He had been in Denver on May 26.
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Scrap rates drive auto market optimism in scrap heap surge
Detroit observers note the scrap flow signals replacement demand as 3.412 million cars were sent to junk last year. Industry officials cite prewar stock and aging parts, with 42 million passenger cars in use and about one third built before World War II.
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David J. Wilkie
Detroit
United States
Ruppert
Junkers
French Reds Stage Anti Ridgway Riot in Paris
Paris May 28 five police were injured and 186 demonstrators were arrested after violent protests by Communists aimed at Ridgway as he prepares to take over the Atlantic pact command. The St Lazare station clash drew the heaviest blows as mobs shouted Ridgway as sassin and Rideway go home while police battled with clubs.
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Charles Cushwa Ends 22 Year Federal Service in Maryland
Charles Cushwa retires from the Alcoholic Tax Unit of the U S Treasury after 22 years in Western Maryland. He separated from the unit on May 12 1942 and had served in Washington County before transferring to the Baltimore office in 1951. Cushwa plans to work with Maryland harness tracks and served as Rosecroft Raceway judge. He previously was racing secretary for Hagerstown Fair Association and sheriff of Washington County 1926 to 1930. He notes moonshine raids during prohibition waned as liquor stocks rose.
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Washington
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Hagerstown
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South End Tavern Proprietor Survives Gun Attack
Lawrence M. Springer, proprietor of the South End Tavern on South Potomac Street, fought off a man wearing a hat and polka dot scarf who, armed with a German .25 caliber automatic, demanded his death. Springer wrested the weapon away and attempted to fire but the gun did not discharge. Police suspect the assailant was unfamiliar with the gun’s mechanism. Springer sensed no clear motive and knows of no likely suspect.
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FASTEETH promises secure false teeth and fresh breath
FASTEETH powder keeps dentures firm for easier eating and talking. A small dab on plates reduces odor and gumminess with no sticky taste. Available at drug stores.
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No Robbery Attempt Indicated in Mistaken Identity Incident
The report notes that a person was mistaken for someone else and there was no indication of a robbery attempt. Authorities clarified that no crime occurred and no suspects were identified.
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