Maryland Crusade for Freedom expands across state
The anti Communist Crusade for Freedom gains momentum in Maryland with over 100,000 Freedom Scrolls signed in Baltimore and 400,000 expected by United Nations Day October 24. Boy Scouts, veterans, religious leaders and various groups circulate scrolls urging belief in human dignity and pledge to resist tyranny. Major General Hartel leads Washington County drive as students learn free heritage and sign scrolls. upcoming push targets labor groups and foreign nationals.
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United Nations
Russell P. Hartel
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Butler Attends Labor Ceremony in Baltimore
E. W. Butler, vice president of the Maryland District of Columbia Federation of Labor, attended the dinner at the Sheraton Belvedere Hotel in Baltimore marking the dedication of Samuel Gomper e General Vocational School. Labor leaders from municipal, state, and federal government attended.
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Maryland District of Columbia Federation of Labor
Sheraton Belvedere
Baltimore
Samuel Gompere General Vocational School
Police Chief Outlines Combat Plan Against Communism
Hagerstown Police Captain Jens Brown says city police can play a definite part in checking communist activities but FBI handles arrests and prosecutions. He arrived from the International Police Chiefs convention at Colorado Springs and noted procedures for reporting activity and sharing information with FBI authorities. Brown said 1,200 police officials were briefed on recognizing communist actions such as inciting riots and strikes. He added the knowledge gained was worth more than the trip’s cost and highlighted international attendees including officials from China Japan and Formosa.
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Train Plans Replace Air Escape in Courageous Flight
A daring scene unfolds as Captain Brown abandons an air escape attempt and chooses a rail journey instead, shifting the rescue or evacuation plan to a ground route. The decision highlights improvisation under pressure and signals a strategic pivot in a tense moment.
Hahn Elected to Southern States Cooperative Board
Hahn, Frederick, was chosen for the Southern States Cooperative board of directors at Frederick last week. Paul Kretzer of Hagerstown chaired the meeting. Hahn will represent the district covering Western Maryland, Eastern West Virginia, and Northern Virginia.
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W. Stamiey Hahn
Frederick
Southern States Cooperative Board of Directors
Paul Kretzer
Hagerstown
Hahn
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
Parachute Unit Redesigned in a 819th Regiment Shift
1st Lt Thomas B Hagerman announced the redesign of Hagera town Parachute Infantry Company. Former Company D becomes Company I 819th Airborne Infantry Regiment under Second Army orders, adopting a new TO&E matching Regular Army airborne rifle companies.
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819Th Airborne Infantry Regiment
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T. C
Bernhard G. Charles
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N.C.O
Fort Benning
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Summit Avenue
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Raymond Lewenthal To Play In City
Raymond Lewenthal, a young American pianist, will give a recital at Hagerstown High School auditorium on Monday October 23 to open the Hagerstown Civic Music Association season. His prior major debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra under Dimitri Mitropoulos in 1948 drew praise from the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
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Raymond Lewenthal
Hagerstown Civic Music Association
Hagerstown High School
Lewenthal
Philadelphia Orchestra
Dimitri Mitropoulos
Prokofieff
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
New York
BC Headache Tablets Debut and Nationwide Popularity
In 1947 the makers of BC powder introduced BC Headache Tablets. Dealers nationwide praised the quick dissolving fast acting tablets. The old BC powder remains strong. Economy size bottles of 50 and 100 tablets added. BC Tablets priced at 10 25 cents and economy bottles. buyers report relief from headaches neuralgic pains and minor muscular aches.
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America
Conductor Stokowski Praises Lewenthal Gifted Talent
Leopold Stokowski hailed Raye Lewenthal as wonderfully gifted. Lewenthal, besides conducting concerts, has appeared on Hollywood radio shows and in television films. He made his second New York appearance on October 7, 1949, last fall.
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Leopold Stokowski
Rayemond Lewenthal
Lewenthal
Hollywood
New York
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