Alaska Vote Next Tuesday Weathering National Trends
Alaskan voters go to the polls next Tuesday to elect a non voting delegate to Congress two territorial officers and 32 lawmakers. Democrats claim the election will signal a national trend while noting Alaska’s long history of backing a Democratic delegate. Territorial Secretary Lew Williams argues Alaska has become a political barometer, contrasting Maine's track record since 1932.
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Juneau
Alaska
Maine
Williams
Truman
Congress
Ernest Gruening
Territorial
United Nations poised to back Korea cross 38th parallel move
New York Oct 6 The United Nations Assembly faces approval of an American backed resolution granting implied permission for Gen MacArthur to cross the 38th parallel and guiding Korea's postwar future under UN auspices The eight powers sponsoring the plan Britain Australia Cuba Brazil the Philippines The Netherlands Norway and Pakistan seek a united democratic Korea with UN supervised elections UN forces to stabilize but not linger to crown a unified government and a seven member new US commission to oversee implementation.
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New York
United Nations Assembly
MacArthur
Korea
United Nations
Andrew I. Vishinsky
Great Britain
Britain
Australia
Cuba
Brazil
Philippines
Netherlands
Norway
Pakistan
Soviet Union
U.N
Freezing Mercury and Mild Weekend Forecast
The article reports a subfreezing low of 32 degrees at Towson and nearby stations with varying readings such as Cumberland 33, Frederick 33, Pikesville 37, Salisbury 40s, Easton 40s, Baltimore 40s, and Rockville 41. The forecast from the Weather Bureau calls for mostly sunny skies, warmer highs 64 to 70 today, tonight’s low 40 to 50, with increasing clouds and highs 67 to 72 on Saturday. Local weatherman Travis Knode notes frost avoided due to fog and a late-night temperature drop occurring after yesterday’s 67-degree high.
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Keedesville
Travis Knode
Weather Bureau
Towson
Washington County
Towgan
Schools To Stress Freedom In County Next Week
Freedom and democracy will be emphasized in county schools as part of the national Crusade for Freedom. Pupils from all grades in public and parochial schools will participate with distributed literature and special programs. Students will have the chance to sign the freedom pledge.
Shopping Center Advocates Seek Zoning Change
The Northeast district remains residential after a stormy council session. Four to one vote with Luther Broom abstaining kept the zoning intact, opposing the North End shopping center. W Lee Moore warned the matter may go to court. Edward Oswald criticized the process.
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North End
Luther Broom
Zoning and Planning Commission
W. Lee Moore
Edward Oswald
Zoning Commission
Maryland Doctors Elect Leaders At State Academy Meeting
Dr S Robert Wells and Dr B B Kneisley both from this city were elected vice president and board member of the Maryland Academy of General Practice at its annual Baltimore assembly. Dr Charles F O'Donnell of Towson was named president and Dr E I Baumgartner of Oakland secretary. About 360 doctors adopted resolutions, urging continued use of abandoned dogs in medical research and opposing national compulsory health insurance.
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S. Robert Wells
B.B. Kneisley
Maryland Academy of General Practice
Baltimore
Charles F. O'Donnell
Towson
E. I. Baumgartner
Oakland
Maryland Academy
Western Maryland Votes Dividend Declared for 1931
Directors of Western Maryland Railway Co declare a 7 percent cumulative first preferred stock dividend for the year ended June 30 1931. It is payable November 15 to holders of record November 1. Arrears totaled 136.50 as of January 1. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad held 167,127 shares of the stock out of 177,426 outstanding as of December 31, 1949.
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New York
Western Maryland Railway Co
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Legion Head Demands Acheson Removal
National Commander George N. Craig of the American Legion calls for the removal of Secretary of State Dean Acheson, saying he has lost the confidence of the American people. The demand comes from Los Angeles as October 6 reports.
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Los Angeles
George N. Craig
The
American Legion
Dean Acheson
New Voters Rush to Join Registration Books
Voters flocked to the county registration office with the noon deadline looming. By last night the day’s total reached 260 enrollments, with 269 anticipated by tonight. Through Wednesday the week’s tally stood at 886, with Democrats 596 to Republicans 290. County totals show Democratic gains across Hancock Boonsboro Williamsport Clearspring.
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Court House
Hancock
Long
Boonsboro
Williamsport
Clearspring
Hagerstown Suffers Local Smoke Pall This Morning
Hagerstown reports an exclusive smoke pall for over an hour starting this morning. The smoky haze rose from the southern city area and, at 500 to 1600 feet, rode a strip across the city in a northwest direction before continuing several miles out.
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Hagerstown
County To Protect Drafted Teachers Says School Head
Washington County schools plan to restore drafted teachers to their jobs on discharge. Superintendent William M. Brish stated the Board will likely act at the October 16 meeting. A letter from State Superintendent Dr. Thomas S. Pullen urged boards to anticipate legislative action on protecting drafted teachers. No local drafting has occurred yet.
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Washington County
William M. Brish
Thomas S. Pullen
Boards of Education
Greece Adopts American Reforms and Army Expansion
The Greek government agreed to adopt American-recommended reforms including tax changes to hit the wealthy and reduced government waste. The Economic Cooperation Administration pressed for this, with a committee also considering raising Greece's army from 122,600 to as high as 155,960. In Washington, Clifton A. Woodrum, a 22-year Democratic congressman from Virginia, died at 63.
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Athens
Greece
Economic Cooperation Administration
Paul Porter
ECA
Washington
Clifton A. Woodrum
Congress
Virginia
Woodrum
American Plant Food Council
Pravda claims Inchon invasion eyed by US firms at banquet
Moscow reports Pravda claims a group of American business leaders viewed the Inchon invasion from a US flagship and later celebrated Korea as a colony at a banquet in Seoul. It cites Rear Adm James Doyle and representatives of Rockefeller Morgan DuPont and Harkness.
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Moscow
Pravda
Inchan
W U. S
Seoul
Korea
Communist Party
James
James Henry Doyle
Inchon
Rockefeller, Morgan, DuPont, and Harkness
End Of Korean War Not To Change Program For 3,000,000-Man Force
Washington reports indicate an early Korea end may alter deployment but not the arms buildup toward a 3 million man force. The plan to expand Air Force to 95 to 110 groups remains under serious consideration, with draft and reserve calls continuing. Army leaders weigh options to bolster Europe via National Guard or cadre divisions while Korea runs, and releases of reservists remain unsettled.
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Washington
United States
Far East
Truman
Congress
Korea
Pentagon
Germany
40 More Called For Draft Exams
Selective Service headquarters announced a call for 46 more men to undergo pre-induction physical examinations. Draft Board No. 62 sent 40 men to Martinsburg this week. about 60 percent passed and are eligible for induction. The October 16 exams will be offered to those registered under city board 62.
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Selective Service
Draft Board No. 62
County
Martinsburg
Selective Service Headquarters
Local Boy Harold Reeder Sent to Korean Front
Mrs. Marie Reeder of 246 North Mulberry Street reports her son Pvt. Harold TD Reeder has arrived on the Korean battle front. He joined the Army in July 1947, trained at Fort Jackson, served in Germany with the Engineer Corps, returned home in May, then moved to cavalry before overseas deployment. Address not published for security. inquiries may request it from his mother.
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Marie Reeder
North Mulberry Street
Pvt
Harold TD. Reeder
Reeder
Army
Fort Jackson
S. C
Germany
Engineer Corps
Cavalry
Late corn not yet ripened in Washington County
Washington County farmers report most corn still immature with about two weeks remaining before full maturity, barring killing frosts. An elevator operator notes early planted corn has reached silks, beetle damage appears mainly in unfilled ears, while late planted fields need more time to mature after a wet spring.
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Washington County
Stock market steadies as buyers pick up steels and motors
In New York on Oct 6, steel and motor shares attracted buyers, lifting prices slightly. Dealers noted no rush to buy after yesterday’s rush, with tickers lagging floor transactions at the opening.
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New York
South Korean Troops Drive Deep Into North Korea on East Coast
South Korean forces advanced about 20 miles into the eastern North Korean coast, passing well beyond Parallel 38 as Allied troops mass for a major push toward the Red heartland. The advance follows heavy artillery exchanges near Changion, with Tongchon reached by nightfall. MacArthur officials report substantial Communist casualties and 40,000 prisoners of war though some counts include duplications.
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Tokyo
North Korea
Jorden
Changion
Tongchon
Wonsan
Tle Red
Naxsian
Wonkxan
Saeju
Hwachon
MacArthur
Red
Fred Stelter
Lee Cong Chan
Pohang
Wonsang
U.S. Fifth Air
North Korean Losses Near 200000 in Korean War
Intelligence at General MacArthur's HQ estimated North Korean war losses at about 200000 men from June 26 to mid night Thursday, with more than 40900 prisoners. An Army spokesman said the total covers battle and non combat casualties among uniformed forces and likely includes men who returned to action after injuries. About 175000 Reds from 16 divisions were identified as having been in action, supported by service and security forces and replacements.
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Seoul
Tokyo
MacArthur
Army
Ile
South Korea
VA expands outpatient care for older veterans
Veterans of the Spanish American War Boxer Rebellion and Philippine insurrection become eligible for outpatient medical treatment regardless of nerves, through Public Law 791. George C. Taylor of the Haagerstown VA office announced eligibility for service between April 21, 1898 and July 4, 1902 or Moro Province service, discharged other than dishonorably. If emergency care is needed and the veteran cannot contact the VA, request a local physician to file a report within 15 days.
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George CC. Taylor
Hagerstrown Office
Veterans Administration
Moro
Philippine Islands
Congress
U S to Reject British Aid for Free Arms Aid
United States plans to turn down a three year British rearmament program seeking about 1.5 billion dollars in free American aid. A State Department note would bar long term commitment until plans are agreed by all 12 NATO nations, outlining an interim arrangement as the only viable option now. Officials say Britain’s requested amount is too large given expected results.
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Washington
Oct
United States
State Department
Britain
Department
Flying Object Seen by Pilot Near Los Angeles
Oakland report: pilot Cecil Hardin observed a mysterious flying object near the California Central Airlines plant in California. He described eight bright lights and no fuselage at about 4,500 feet between San Fernando and Van Nuys. The object flashed beneath his plane at high speed and remained visible after the encounter with no official explanation.
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Oakland
Calif
California Central Airlines
Cecil Hardin
San Fernando
van Nuys
Los Angeles
Hardin
More Oil Found Top Of World
In Fairbanks Alaska on October 6 the Navy reported two new oil fields in the Point Barrow reserve at the top of the continent. Cmdr Millard Aubey said one field lies in the northern portion of the 35 000 square mile reserve on the Arctic coast and the other on the southeastern border. Production capacity remains undetermined.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Navy
Point Barrow
Cmdr
Millard Aubey
Naval Petroleum Reserve Number Four
Arctic
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Legion Head
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Red Press
Sergei Borzenko
Borzenko
U.S
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4Th
Fighting Front
Wall Street
William Jorden
Walton Ho Wedder
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U. S. Fifth Air Force
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