Christmas ribbon debut and local license quirks noted
The Hag erstown Ribbon Corporation reports finishing Christmas ribbon manufacture and previews new fancy types, with February samples for next year’s trade. A Mason jokingly asks for a marriage license Woodrow Wilson. A Potts and Bowles reply raises more license questions. City water lines drive suburban housing along Rt 40 east, while western routes lack city water despite good sites. Johnstown Pa sees Dominici Curcio funeral draw 15000 plus mourners, the largest in the city. Traffic investigations link a Baltimore bound accident to a taxi driver who failed to stop. Electrical woes blamed on last Saturday’s solar eclipse.
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Hagerstown
Horace Neild
Ribbon. Corporation
Neild
U. Ss. Rt
Funkstown
Williamsport
Sharpsburg Pike
Smithsburg
Richard Willson
City Water Department
Leitersburg, Pike
Potomac” Avenue
Willson
Johnstown
Dominici Curcio
Pennsylvania
Curcio
South Prospect Street
Dry Bridge
Baltimore
Potomac Streets
Potomac
Blue Ridge Transportation Buys Hen Son Quarry Site
The Blue Ridge Transportation Company paid 15000 for the Henson quarry site bounded by Mill street East Baltimore street and South Cannon avenue. The ten and a half acre site will be used for a large storage and repair garage. Joseph D Baker, elected sheriff this month, sold his East avenue property including a dwelling and two story concrete block stable for 18000. Richard M Kauffman moved his auto body repair business to the new address. The week’s realty market was average in volume and value with several vacant lots selling, totaling about 150000 across numerous transactions.
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Blue ‘Ridge Transportation Company
Henson Quarry
Mill Street
Baltimore Street
Cannon Avenue
Bus’ Company
Joseph D.baker
East Avenue
William P. Younker
Edward Diveland
Hancock
Model Homes, Inc
Lloyd M. Ewart
Hamilton Park
Edwin Cooper
Lester McCusker
Harry Keadle
Harry E. Ephart
Helen C.culbert
Robert D. Beard
Nazi Generals Convicted For Ardeatine Caves Massacre
In Rome on November 30 a British war crimes tribunal found two German generals, Col. Gen. Oberhard von Mackensen and Lt. Gen. Kurt Maeltzer, guilty of ordering the reprisal massacre of 335 Italian hostages at the Ardeatine caves in 1943. Judge C. L. Sterling described the killings, where victims including youths and elderly men were executed in reprisal for a 1944 street ambush. Relatives of the victims shouted as the generals left the court awaiting the verdict.
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Rome
Ardeatine
Oberhard von Mackensen
Kurt Maelt
Sterling
Fire Devastates Neiman Marcus Dallas Store
A November Dallas blaze caused more than 500000 in damage to the Neiman Marcus store, gutting basement stock and damaging upper floors. Firefighters battled the stubborn four hour fire, with several personnel overcome by smoke and two officials hospitalized. The cause is under investigation. the 1912 fire at a previous location is noted.
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Dallas
Tex
Neiman Marcus
Smc
Robert A. Ross
Down To Place
Benning’ Field
J. W. Owens
Gets 18 Years For Fatal Beating Of Aged Grandfather
Woodrow Wilson Conrad 32 of Burnsville began an 18 year term for second degree murder in the fatal beating of his 75 year old grandfather Porter Ratliff. A Braxton county jury convicted him after an April 6 incident in which the men had been drinking and Conrad claimed self defense.
Veterans Warn Against Hasty Postwar Courtships
Boston experts warn veterans not to scare women with a wife hunting approach after World War II. Dr Herbert D Lamson of Boston University says many postwar divorces stem from rushed unions. He urges seeking parental consent where needed and emphasizes time to learn changes in partners.
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Boston
Marrage
Roxas says US may base bases in Philippines for mutual defense
Philippine President Manuel Roxas on Heroes Day announced an agreement allowing the United States to establish bases in the islands for mutual defense. He stated the Scouts division will man these bases and plans to seek a citizenship amendment to retain Philippine citizenship for Scouts serving with the US forces.
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Camp O'Donnell
Luzon
P. 2
Manuel “Roxas
United States
United States Army
Philippine Scouts
Roxas
Manila
Washington
Bataan
Crack Scouts
Jovial Bandit Sought After Clerks Payroll Heist
Baltimore police hunt a jovial bandit and a second man who robbed Miss Jean Goldman, cashier for Mavest Inc, of 2140 dollars. The pair fled on foot after forcing a cut of telephone wires and escaping down three flights to the street. Witnesses saw a second man with the main suspect as they could not start a getaway car in a nearby alley.
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Baltimore
Jean Goldman
Mavest, Inc
Debarkation of Refugees Starts in Cyprus Camp
Debarkation of 3,800 illegal Jewish immigrants, the largest group ever brought to the Cyprus detention camp from Palestine, began today from three British vessels at Famagusta. Authorities said landings would occupy several days.
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Famagusta
Cyprus
Palestine
Health chief cites WV birth rate pass record
Charleston health commissioner N H Dyer announced 13,449 babies were born in West Virginia during July to September, pushing the state's birth rate to a record high for the year.
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Charleston
W. Va
N. H. Dyer
West Virginia
Attempted break in at Shipp's Fish Market
An attempted entry at Shipp's Fish Market, 129 Summit Avenue, was reported to police early today. Preliminary investigation found nothing was taken.
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Shipp
Summit Avenue
Enlistee Bibi Sigler Joins Army at City Hall Station
Bibi S. Sigler of Middletown has enlisted in the Army at the Recruiting Station located at City Hall. The enlistment marks the start of her service with the U S Army.
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Bibi S. Sigler
Middletown, Rt
Army
City Hall
Commissions Of Officials Here
Washington county officials elected on November 5 received commissions this morning in Annapolis. Sheriff-elect Baker will swear in Monday morning, while the county commissioners will swear in Tuesday and organize afterward. Ami C Saum to assist the county commissioners, with Lewis L Bower becoming office deputy. Saym to succeed J R Ray Black December 15. other officials to swear in January with terms expiring then.
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Washington County
Edward Oswald
Annapolis
Joseph
Baker
Hughes “Sai
Harry Newcomer
Register of Wills
J. Harold Seibert
Martin L. Ingram
L. Keller Shank
Joseph M
Hoffman
Harry E. Keed
Sheriff Baker
Mr. Saym
J. R. Ray Black
George Henderson Sworn In As Fourth Circuit Judge
Cumberland attorney George Henderson was sworn in as associate judge of the Fourth Judicial Circuit in the Cumberland courthouse at 10 this morning. He succeeds Judge Walter C. Capper after being elected November 5. Clerk Robert Jackson administered the oath. The circuit bench now includes Chief Judge William A. Huster and Associate Judge Joseph D. Mish.
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George Henderson
Cumberland
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Walter C. Capper
Henderson
Robert Jackson
William A. Huster
Joseph D. Mish
Winston Churchill at 72 in good health and busy schedule
London November 30 Winston Churchill the wartime prime minister is 72 today and in excellent health He shows no retirement plans and remains active in reading the Conservative opposition and advocating a federated Europe and world cooperation under the United Nations A small family dinner with intimate friends will honor him tonight
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London
Winston Churchill
Europe
United Nations
Coal commissaries in Kentucky face mine shutdowns
Whitesburg Kentucky reports coal company stores kept operating under miners with credit or cash. Yesterday notices of closures in the Sandy Elk horn coal field were shown by a district recheck to be erroneous.
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Whitesburg
Sandy Elk‘horn
Kentucky
Striking Miners Face No Jobless Benefits Across States
The Associated Press reports that about 400,000 soft coal miners have little chance of unemployment compensation during current strikes. West Virginia with 102,000 idle miners denies benefits. Pennsylvania with 100,000 in the walkout has a five week waiting period and recent rulings may bar miners who strike against the government. Virginia notes 16,000 idle miners and no applications so far.
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West Virginia
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
State Board of Unemployment Compensation
Virginia
UMW
Mexico To Get New President Inauguration Tomorrow
Mexico City November 30 Miguel Aleman will be sworn in as Mexico's first civilian president tomorrow at noon in the Palacio de Bellas Artes. The 43 year old ex lawyer led a disciplined campaign backed by the Institutional Revolutionary party defeating Ezequiel Padilla four to one. Aleman previously served as Secretary of the Interior in Avila Camacho's cabinet.
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Mexico City
Miguel Aleman
Mexico
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Manuel Avila Camacho
Aleman
Avila Camacho
Government Party
Institutional Revolutionary Party
Ezequiel Padila
New Democratic Party
Padilla
Price Of Gasoline Up A Fraction
Baltimore dealers raised retail prices for gasoline kerosene and fuel oil by three tenths of a cent following an identical wholesale boost by distributors.
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Baltimore
Record-High Strike Involvement Reaches 1946 Peak
Washington reports 4,095,000 workers in walkouts through October, with December still to report. Including 400,000 soft coal miners who quit last week, the total surpasses the 1919 postwar high of 4,160,000. Man-days lost in ten months total 102,525,000, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
John L Lewis
Blake Case Before Jury in Circuit Court
Eight regular jurors and four talismen hear Harvey Blake of Clearspring charged with raping a 22 year old Clearspring girl. Blake is represented by attorney John Colton and trial expected to run into the afternoon. Also reported, Mary E. Webster convicted of embezzling about $120 from Spindler’s Dry Cleaning Co. by a jury in Circuit Court yesterday afternoon.
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Talismen
Harvey Blake
Clearspring
Circuit Court
Robert
RFI
Blake
John
Colton
Spindler’s Dry. Cleaning Co
Charles. W. Winter
Banquet Planned for Stockholders by Fair Officers
Officers and directors of the Hagerstown Fair Association met to finalize plans for the stockholders dinner on December 17 and to discuss charter changes. The secretary was instructed to advertise and notify stockholders of the meeting to nominate officers and directors and of the annual election on January 4. The banquet will be served at the Masonic Temple with a sumptuous repast promised.
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Hagerstown Fair Association
Masonic Temple
Realizes Hope And Then Dies North Adams Child Dies of Leukemia
North Adams Mass Nov 30 A six year old girl Maureen Ostromecki who faced leukemia realized a cherished dog before dying yesterday Her illness drew nationwide sympathy and funds after she was stricken last September She sat with her family for Thanksgiving dinner prior to her death
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North Adams
Mass
Maureen Ostromecki
Ghosts Of St Dunstan's Fail To Oblige Curious Visitors
London reports that ghostly monks at St Dunstan's Church East Acton failed to appear to crowds drawn by Rev H H Anton Stephens tale. Four observers claim sightings while a Daily Mail witness found only living figures and heard no eerie voices, as visitors complied with police and left.
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St. Dunstan’s
London
H. H Anton-Stephens
East Acton
Church of England
Daily. Mail
Lewis Contempt Trial Set To Resume Monday
Washington November 30 AP striking miners face possible fines running into millions as John L Lewis fights the government in a contempt of court case. The strike neared day ten as coal operators filed for fines, a burke group prepared to decide negotiating positions, and Knowland urged Truman to call volunteers to run mines if work did not resume. About 95,000 jobless in related industries and 167,000 furloughed to save fuel. The government says Lewis contract void, fines range from 1 to 24 dollars per day per producing area. If all fines were levied for ten days, total could reach the several thousands.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United States
Uncle Sam
The
United. Mine Workers
Lewis
Edward R.burke
Southern Coal Producers
Knowland
Calif
Truman
Beav er Seriously Injured in Early Morning Motorcycle Crash
Roy N. Beaver sixty two four two was seriously injured early this morning when the motorcycle he was operating failed to negotiate a curve near the old Country Club. He was taken to Washington County Hospital by Dr W T Layman where it was found he suffered possible broken back. Attendants reported his condition as fairly good. Dr Layman arrived at the scene soon after the crash and administered first aid before taking Beaver to the hospital. Deputy Sheriff Lee Moore said the motorcycle was not badly damaged.
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Roy N. “Beaver
Hagerstown
Rt 1
Old Country Club
Washington County Hospital
W. T. Layman
Lee Moore
Catholic Churches To Collect Clothing Drive Across County
Western Maryland parish churches join national effort to collect 8 million clothing items for European families. District from Frederick to Oakland designates each parish as a collection center, with plans for the drive left to parish priests.
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Maryland
Europe
Frederick
Oakland
Francis
Four Divorce Suits Docketed
Four divorce suits have been docketed, listing the plaintiffs and defendants as provided. The fragment mentions names including Paul Lh and Tee cae Dixon in a docketed civil action context.
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Siguring
Paul Lh
Tee Cae Dixon
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Gruber
Joseph D. Baker
East Ave
J. B. Stubblefield
Hillsboro
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U.S
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Associated Press
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