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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1949
Page
5
Hundreds of Western Berliners were detained in raids on trains and stations by Russian military police and German police under Soviet control. The operation aimed to seal loopholes in the blockade and confiscated Western currency and parcels. Some detainees were later released while officials call enemies of the people.
Washington March 31 Congress heatedly debated oleomargarine color with butter backers urging white to avoid confusion with dairy. Pro oleo colorists claimed 80 percent of winter butter is colored yellow. Lawmakers including Rep Christopher and Rep August Andresen weighed rights of consumers and impact on farmers as repeal of the 63 year old oleo tax looms. Amethysts once thought to curb drunkenness.
Belgrade accuses Soviet Russia of using economic pressure as part of the Cominform effort to oust Premier Tito. A note on frontier travel curbs with Bulgaria is cited, with Boreas as the official voice. Tito’s impending April 10 speech looms over Yugoslavs Western relations and trade shifts with Eastern Europe. Builder’s Class meeting at Frederick Church of the Brethren follows with plans for a April 16 food sale and revival attendance.
At Pope Field Fort Bragg North Carolina on March 31 three Air Force lieutenants died when their C-47 transport crashed during an attempted landing near the officers club. The plane burned as witnesses heard engines in trouble and fire engulfed the craft. The aircraft was assigned to Pope Field likely with the 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing.
Rain aided 175 forestry workers to quench a timber blaze along the Blue Ridge in West Virginia. The fire scorched 2000 to 3000 acres of scrub and brush, but no homes were damaged. Cleary Penwell, a volunteer, was overcome by smoke but not seriously hurt as the fire moved toward Loudoun County and near Blue Ridge School before rain provided victory.
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