Rent control moves through House committee destined for city vote
From Our Reporters Notebooks reports that the new rent control measure approved by the House Banking Committee heads to a House vote. If law, it would end Federal rent controls in Hagerstown by December 31 unless local governments opt to continue them under a state enabling act. The piece also notes local housing trends, a New Jersey blast impact on a former resident, race meet preparations, St Paul’s EUB Church expansion plans, and early county settlement history.
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German Rally Draws Massed Youth in Western Berlin
Berlin May 27 East Germany's Communist Youth brigades paid homage to war dead as 400000 youths gathered for Whitsun demonstrations. Western troops and police maintained watch while the East Berlin event unfolded with pro Soviet speeches and staged sports amid tense Cold War patrols.
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Seibert Suits Are Settled By Agreement
Settlement reached yesterday in Frederick for two damage suits by former County Commissioner Allen B. Seibert against Reicholtz Motors Inc. over a May 1 collision near Frederick. Amount not disclosed but described as substantial. Seibert sought 59,000 dollars and as administrator of his late wife’s estate 24,000 dollars. dispute centered on whether the truck or the car moved first and due to speed. Attorneys from Frederick and Hagerstown represented both sides.
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Reicholtz Motors, Inc
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See Contest For State President
Delegates from the Young Democratic clubs prepare to elect a state president at Hotel Alexander after a social session at W. O. W. Hall. Kenneth Patrick Folks, Baltimore, arrives with campaign HQ, aiming to break a caucus deadlock and secure county support for the presidency.
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Wreston
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Rep Lesinski Dies Suddenly In Des Moines Suburb
Rep John Lesinski of Michigan a longtime labor ally and former chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee died at his home in Desi bern early today. He was found in bed at 1 a m and likely suffered a heart attack. Lesinski served 18 years in Congress, first elected in 1932, and had championed labor causes while opposing the Taft Hartley act.
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Lessinski
Edwin Geisinger
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Jabor
Williamsport man arrested on hit and run charge
Deputy Sheriff Leister Isanozic reports the arrest of Bernard Stevens of Williamsport for a hit and run. Stevens allegedly struck the machine of Martin Bevery. The investigation is still underway.
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French-Bred Colt Wins Epsom Derby
A French bred colt victory headlines the Derby at Epsom Downs with Prince Simon finishing second in the jciagsic.
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Epsom Downs
Chinese Hand Wanshan Island Handed to Communists
The Chinese Nationalists surrendered Wanshan Island to the Communists as evacuated Nationalist warships completed the blockade base southwest of Hong Kong. The move opens Canton to foreign sea commerce after eight months and follows a reported Nationalist victory over Communist forces. Lingding Island near Wanshan was used to relocate troops for final evacuation to Formosa.
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School Board Reorganizes Leadership and Members
Philip A. Routh of Hancock was reelected president at a special reorganizational meeting. Mary B. Garrett as vice president and Superintendent William M. Hirsh reelected secretary. Elmer Oy. Stone joined as a minority member, with joining members including Prof. John W. Zentmyer Dr. Jack Henson Beachley and Harry Shank. Discussions covered transfer commencement weeks and repairs and improvements to buildings.
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Elmer Oy. Stone
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W. P. Lane
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W W. Zentmyer
Jack Henson Beachley
Harry Shank
Hirsh
Local Recruiter Hurt In Crash
Kilmer Myers of the local Army recruiting office sustained minor facial injuries in an automobile accident overnight. He lives at 434 Stratford Avenue and was treated in the emergency room, then discharged. John Ohell Swadiev of Harersinywn Route 2 also received abrasions to forehead and knee. Several others were treated for injuries at the hospital overnight and discharged: Maynard Marquart of 222 Summer Street. Salvatore La Fata Jr., Fairview Road. James H. Fleming of Keedrvill Route 1. Marvin J. Hoffman of Wagerstown Route 4. All were released after treatment.
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Joral
Moore
Stratford Avenue
Hespatel
Rich Tee
Rlso
John O'hell Swadiev
Maynard Marquart
Summer Sr
Salvatore la Fata
Joseph Fl la Fata
Fairview Road
James HE Fleming
Keedrrville
Mavin J. Hoffman
Wagerstown
False Nose Holdup Nets 4540. 10 Men Held by D C Police
Washington May 27 police detained ten men who confessed to four holdups netting over 4540 dollars. William P Plim ley 25 Capitol Heights Maryland and Harris Lovett 27 Randall City Maryland admitted robberies. The Economy Finance Co Florida Avenue NBE 2777 was among the targets.
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William P. Plimley
Capitol Heights
Harris Lovett
Randall Cite
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Clinton
Military Roles in New Global Economy Plan
Washington May 27 reports say American military interests will play a central role in a sweeping economic plan linked to stockpiling strategic materials. Tracy Voorhees and Gordon Gray head a White House task force drafting a nonpartisan program to sustain materiel supplies and shield defense industries from European competition. a report to the President is due in August ahead of a state of the union message next January.
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Rita Hayworth Reported Expecting Child in May News
A Los Angeles Times report claims Rita Hayworth, married to Prince Aly Khan, is expecting another child. The pair wed on May 27 in France, and their first daughter was born December 27, details note the couple’s ongoing royal marriage and pregnancy.
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Los Angeles Times
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Gambling Ship Opens Off Colonial Beach VA Amid Lively Banter
A 260 seat gambling vessel anchored near Colonial Beach Virginia plans to open by June 7. Dixon president of the company touts machines and beverages aboard while licenses are in Charles County Maryland and Virginia outlets. A pier is being built to service the ship and launches will ferry patrons from shore to the vessel.
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25 Pairs Of Baby Shoes Await Mothers Claim
About 25 pairs of babies first shoes are held for their owners in the office of attorney Warren Stultz. The shoes were sent by a Kansas City shoe bronzing firm linked to H F E White Jr charged with false pretense. White was arrested in Pennsylvania after a spate of complaints by women who gave him shoes and cash deposits.
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Action Result Of Czech Demand For Reduction In U. S. Diplomatic Staff
Washington May 27 The United States ordered Communist Czechoslovakia to reduce its diplomatic presence by forcing the closing of its New York consulate and expelling part of its staff. The move came amid ongoing Cold War tensions and mirrored Prague's demand for a U.S. reduction. U.S. officials stated the action aims to balance reciprocal measures and protect American interests.
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Department
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Russia
Realty Market Lively Again in City Deeds
Real estate activity picked up with several property deeds recorded this week in Glenfield. Transactions include Vernon Gordon and wife and others on Beechwood Drive and nearby areas as brokers report strong demand in better neighborhoods. In other news, the U S Consulate in Bratislava will close as Prague presses for reduced diplomatic staff in Czechoslovakia.
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Allegany Inmates To Be Beautified At County Home
The Allegany County Hairdressers Association will beautify women inmates at the Cumberland County Home. The county board approved the program and agreed to provide five electrical outlets and other equipment. A member of the association will be assigned weekly to offer professional services at no charge to the county.
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Cumberland
Allegany County Board of Commissioners
City Market Plans Spring Week Sessions This Tuesday
Walter Pryor market master announced a new Tuesday market session starting May 30. He said regular Thursday sessions will begin within a week or two and continue three times weekly through the swarth corn season into fall as summer and early autumn demand grows.
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Trygve Lie Reports Moscow Daily Life Impressions
Trygve Lie describes ordinary Moscow life during his Soviet visit. He notes shoes neckties and quilts like anyone else, sees plentiful auto parts, new buses and trailers, and contrasts current progress with 1946 while praising the street scenes and shop conditions.
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Italy Considers Recognition of Communist China
Rome May 27. Foreign Minister Count Carlo Sforza told the Senate that Italy is weighing recognizing Red China to defend its interests and missions. He noted Britain has not exchanged ambassadors with Peiping, though it sent an envoy on February 3 to establish relations.
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