Smoke Blanket Covers Large Area Forcing Lights On
A dense smoke layer from Canadian forest fires blanketed a wide region from the Great Lakes to the seaboard and into the Ohio Valley. Temps were expected to rebound to autumn normals as the sun returned. Cities reported dimmed daylight and late-afternoon lights due to the thick smoke, with readings ranging from the 30s to 50s in various locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Ocean
Weather Bureau
Great Lakes
Seaboard
Ohio Valley
New York
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Detroit
LaGuardia Field
Alberta
Mackenzie
Canada
Central
Northern Plain States
Pacific Northwest
Mercury
Kentucky
Corbin
Evansville
Indianapolis
Ind
Phillipsburg
Greensboro
N. C
Albany
N. Y
Burlington, Va
Caribou
Boston
Duluth, Minn
Joliet, Ill
Chicago
Seasonal Chill Grips Maryland as Temperatures Slump
Weekend chill barely registers against September records with 37 at yesterday’s low and 38 this morning. Retired weatherman J. A. Miller notes only isolated frosts, while Canadian smoke drifts give a dirty yellow gray light. Forecasters expect a warm return tomorrow as high pressure moves south and the smoke clears, with a moon eclipse anticipated this afternoon. Cumberland posts 34, Lansbury 36, and Baltimore City 41 as the state records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
J. A. Miller
Keedysville
Mercury
Weather Bureau
Ieseersyille
Travis Frade
Cumberland
Lansbury
Baltimore City
Halfway Fire Engine Arrives with Valley View Gear
Halfway Volunteer Fire Company secures a used fire engine from Valley View Pennsylvania. The International Truck chassis now fitted with Hale centrifugal pump can deliver at least 590 gallons per minute and carries a 350 gallon booster tank. Hose and signaling system are pending installation before service. engine housed in newly built Halfway fire hall.
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Halfway
Valley View
Halfway Volunteer Fire Company, Inc
Halfway Company
Oren Manufacturing Company
Attlee Replies To Sympathy Message
Prime Minister Clement Attlee thanked the United States for a sympathy message after an accidental bombing of British troops in Korea by U S planes. Attlee said mistakes happen and are tragic but part of wartime operations, in a letter to U S Minister Julius C Holmes. Holmes, in charge of the London Embassy, conveyed Washington’s sorrow.
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London
Clement Attlee
Korea
U. S
Julius C. Holmes
Attlee
Holmes
Lewis Douglas
United States
Truck Brakes Fail. Port Matilda Driver Charged After Intersection Crash
A crash at Prospect and West Washington Streets occurred around 7 a.m. when a truck driven by Clinton Bell 57 Port Matilda failed to stop for a red light and hit a car driven by Catherine E. Lushbaugh 420 Carrollton Ave. Bell said brake failure prompted the mishap. he faced charges of operating a vehicle with inadequate brakes and reckless driving. The damage to both vehicles totaled about $200.
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Prospect
West Washington Streets
Clinton Bell
Port Matilda
Center County
Washington Street
Prospect Street
Catherine E. Lushbaugh
Carrolton Avenue
Bell
Snook Brothers Place Fourth in Regional Poultry Judging
Martin and Edward Snook of Hagerstown High School, sons of Luther Snook of Halfway Poultry Market, earned fourth place in a poultry judging contest at the North Atlantic States Farm Exposition in Springfield Massachusetts after winning Maryland's FFA title at College Park last July. They competed against 12 state champions with five FFA peers and their instructor Harlan Biggs. The exposition is one of the nation’s largest farm shows, and the brothers earned merit certificates and potential cash prizes as final scores are tallied.
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Martin
Edward Snook
Luther S. Snook
Springfield
Mass
Maryland
College Park
Hagerstown High School
Harlan Biggs
Hagerstown High
Snook
Miracle of America full page messages launched by Daily Mail
The Daily Mail will run a series of full page messages from The Miracle of America to promote free enterprise and democracy. Sponsored by patriotic groups churches and professionals, the campaign compares American and Communist systems and aims to expose subversive elements threatening the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
The
Daily Mail
Advertising Council, Inc
Man Killed by Falling Limb on Sideling Hill
Ernest W. Smith, 43, of Artemus Pennsylvania, died at Washington County Hospital from a skull fracture after being struck by a dead tree limb while cutting timber on Isaac Norris’s land near the Pennsylvania line on Sideling Hill. Survivors include his widow Evelyn and two sons, plus siblings. A service is set for 2 39 p.m. at Fairview Christian Church with burial in the church cemetery.
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Ernest W. Smith
Artemus
Washington County
Sideling Hill Mountain
Hancock
Leister Isanogle
Smith
Marilin Crouse
Isaac Norris
Pennsylvania Line
Isanogle
Richard Garvey
Evelyn Bishop Smith
Albert
Harold
Harry Robison
Inglesmith
Fred Miller
Amy Conrad
Chester Clingerman
Clarence
Cumberland
Carl
New York
Boyd
Texas
Millard
Fort Knox
Ralph Smith
Ha‘werstown
Fairview Christian Church
Walter M. Twigg
Fairview Church Cemetery
Sulphur Plan Aims to Drive Starlings From City
City sanitary inspector L P Shenk announced a plan to burn sulphur under trees in the 500 block of West Church Street to drive hundreds of starlings from roosting sites in Hagerstown. Complaints about starlings on Oak Hill Avenue and other trees prompted the approach as leaves fall and birds may depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Shenk
Hagers
Church Street
Shenk
Oak Hill Avenue
County Man's Car Damaged In Crash
Wilmer A. Turner Jr of Hagerstown Route 3 drove a 1956 sedan into another car on Route 46 over the weekend causing $160 damage. William G. Mayer of Claymont Delaware was westbound and slowed for crossing dogs when Turner’s vehicle struck Mayer’s rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer A. Turner, Jr
Hagerstown
Route 46
William G. Mayer
Claymont
Del
Turner
Truman To Name Five-Mans Board On Red Control
President Truman faces the task of naming a five man board to enforce the Communist Control Act. Attorney General McGrath pledges vigorous enforcement though the Justice Department cannot act until the Subversive Activities Control Board is established. Senate override of the veto came over the weekend with broad support. Senator Langer of North Dakota exhausted after a long attack on the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
McGrath
Hke
Justice Department
Senate
Mr. Truman
House
Langer
North Dakota
Meteor Seen Over Local Sky With Fiery Tail Reported
Local residents report a bright meteor Saturday night near Qaelock. Observers Thomas Kendrick and Beverly Manious described a sizzling noise, a ball of fire streaking across the western sky, then bursting with fragments and a white cloud overhead. The tail was described as velowish with colored shading.
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Qaelock
Thomas Kendrick
Nottingham Road
Kendrick
Beverly Manious
George Street
Helicopter To Rescue Fliers In Labrador Wilderness
A U S Air Force bomber missing three days was found with all 16 personnel alive near Goose Bay Labrador. A rescue by helicopter was planned while RCAF Lancaster located the aircraft about five miles southwest of Goose Bay. The Goose Bay unit prepared to evacuate 12 crew and 4 passengers. All are military personnel.
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Halifax
N. S
UG. S. Air Force
Labrador
U.S. Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
Goose Bay
Tucson
Arizona
Potomac River Drops Leaning Toward Bass Fishing By Thursday
River levels recede over the weekend with the Potomac at 4.3 feet above normal this morning. Water remains murky due to high turbidity, as forecasted, depending on no additional heavy rains. weather station reports at Hagerstown pumping station near Williamsport.
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Potomac
Hagerstown
Willlawsport
Marines Push Deep Into Seoul Heart Of Capital City
Allied forces drive into Seoul from multiple directions as U S Marines plant the flag near Duk Soo Palace. Seventh Division and First Cavalry units seize hills and cross the Han River while unloading fresh troops and air support to crush Red Korean resistance.
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Tokyo
Seoul
U. S
Duk Soo Palace
U. S. First
Chongju
Inchon---N
Seventh Division
Osan
South Mountain
Han River
Tong Mak Sang
Lewis (Chesty
Puller
Yongdungpo
Tong Mah
U. S. Fifth Regiment
Korea
Kimpo
United States
Japan
Inchon
United Nations
Yonshok
Andong
Yechon
Uisong
Hamchang
Kumchon
Kyopchon
Chinju
MacArthur Lists Red Equipment Seized In Month
General MacArthur's headquarters said allied forces in Korea captured at least 10 Russian type tanks in the month ending last Wednesday. The release lists seized arms and equipment intact while noting figures may be tripled or quadrupled. The inventory includes 5 348 tanks, 3 self propelled heavy guns, 15 122 mm howitzers, 4 76 mm guns, 18 artillery pieces, 24 anti tank weapons, 4 anti tank rifles, 5 other pieces, mortars 8 112 mm and 1 120 mm, 21 light machineguns and 12 heavier, 1,134 rifles and 12 heavy trucks.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Korea
Inchon
NAACP seeks review of Korean war court martial
The NAACP plans to ask the White House and the Defense Department to investigate psychological factors in the case of First Lieutenant Leon Gilbert, 32, of York Virginia, sentenced to death for disobeying a 26th Division order. Walter White cited pressure on the 92nd Division troops and said he would go to Washington to pursue action.
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New York
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Korea
NAACP
White House
Department of Defense
Leon Hhert
York
Gilbert
NAACI
Walter White
White
92Nd Division
Washington
Berkeley Springs Soldier Missing in Korea
Berkeley Springs Pfc. Vernon R. Yost, son of Elecer L. Yost, Berkeley Springs Route 1, was reported missing in action in Korea in the Defense Department casualty list. Also noted an earthquake in eastern Crete damaged 464 homes and injured five people.
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Berkeley Springs
Vernon R. Yost
Elecer L. Yost
Korea
Defense Department
Athens
Greece
Crete
U.S. Accused of New Bombings in Manchuria
Hong Kong papers say Communist China urged the United Nations to act on alleged U S bombing of Antung and other Manchurian towns on the Yalu border. Reports note U S Air Force officers in Tokyo denying the charges and the Soviet veto of a UN inquiry. Chinese leaders including Chow En Lai called for effective measures against alleged aggression.
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Hong Kong
China
United Nations
Manchuria
Antung
U. S
Yalu River
Manchuria-Korea
Tokyo
United Nations Security Council
U. N
Soviet Union
Peiping
Red
Chow En-lai
N.S
Chou
Trygve Lie
Security Council
Sir Gladwyn Jebb
Britain
Assembly
Nasrollah Entezem
Iran
Local Boy Seeks Prayers From Korea War Soldier
Joseph W. Nuse, in Korea, asks for prayers and promises to God if spared. He notes rain, leadership, and a promotion recommendation to Staff Sergeant. He mentions fellow soldiers David Knode and Marvin Isanogle and asks for letters to be sent via his parents at 1040 Pope Avenue.
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Joseph W. Nuse
Korea
Joseph
Joseph Nuse
Pope Avenue
Ineal
David Knode
Marvin Isanogle
Three Divorces Filed Boost Monthly Case Count
Three suits for divorce were docketed today raising this month total to fourteen. James R. Lamberson sues Maureen A. Lamberson Joseph S. Weaver sues Elaine Chaney Weaver and Donald L. Grover sues Mildred Grover in separate filings.
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James R. Lamberson
Maureen A. Lamberson
Joseph S. Weaver
Elaine Chaney Weaver
Donald L. Grover
Mildred Grover
Daily Mail Tip Awards Sweep Reward Seven Winners
Not a single man scores in last week’s Daily Mail tip contest as the ladies claim all seven cash prizes. Top prize goes to a Funkstown housewife for a rooster that steals clothing story. second prize to a Winter Street resident for flood escape and a rattlesnake hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Mail
Funkstown
Glen Burnie
Medway Road
Judge Schnauffer To Substitute For Judge Mish
Annapolis Md Sept 23 Judge Patrick M Schnauffer was named to substitute for ailing Judge Joseph D Mish in Maryland s Fourth Judicial Circuit Mish suffered a heart attack last Thursday He is Chief Judge of the Fourth Circuit which includes Allegany Washington and Garrett Counties Schnauffer an Associate Judge of the Sixth Circuit which includes Montgomery and Frederick counties was designated by Chief Judge Ogle Marbury of the Court of Appeals to assist in the Fourth Circuit until Mish recovers
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Annapolis
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Joseph D. Mish
Maryland
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Mish
Fourth Circuit
Allogany
Washington
Garrett
Schnanffer
Montgomery
Frederick
Ogle Marbury
Court of Appeals
Scheimauffer
Fourth Cirycuit
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Associated Press
Gls
Capital City
U. S. First Cavalry
Chonju
U.S
South Locust Street
Victor Products
Florida Avenue
Yarrowsburg
East Lee Street
Schnauffer
Joseph Mish
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