Daylight Time Issue Up Tonight
Daylight time actions loom as Hagerstown and nearby counties weigh changes. Farm groups protest daylight saving plans while city officials seek Washington’s stance and local officials prepare for a meeting tonight.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1947
Page
1
Building Permits Issued In City Council Area
City engineer issued several building permits including a Hood College shop and storage building costing about 14000, a West Ninth street brick dwelling around 7000, and a third floor conversion at 304 Rockwell Terrace for about 100. Other permits cover stairways garages and minor additions with costs ranging from 75 to 500 dollars. Zoning Board hearings planned for basement access changes and fuel tank installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood College
Iio
Lloyd Co. Culler
Elijeh Hartman
Brock
West Ninth Street
Bentz
Catechin Park
Charles Riddlemoser
Center Street
Larren
Az Cappello
North Market Street
TL Edgie Russell
On Avenue and Company
Patrick Sheet
Baskerville Named Editor of Baltimore News-Post and American
William M. Baskerville was appointed editor and publisher of the Baltimore News-Post and Sunday American by William Randolph Hearst. He succeeds C Dorsey Warfield, former publisher who died March 22. The announcement comes from New York on April 2.
Named Superintendent of Loats Orphanage
Maud Davis named superintendent of Loats Orphanage after six years as housemother at the Wolfe institution. Rev W V Garret announced the appointment, noting her long experience in institutional work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loats Orphanage
Maud
Davis
of the & Wolfe
Miss Davis
W. V. Garret
Rome
League of County
Nine Churches In Good Friday 3 Hour Service
A multi church Good Friday event features nine churches with a three hour service. Rev W M Weaver Rev C O Sullivan Rev W C Royal Rev Raymond E Wilhelm Rev J H Schmitz Rev Paul W Kinsel and Rev Dr Hollmeier lead the seven word phrases. Calvary choir with soloists and organist Virginia Rogers perform two anthems. Holy Communion observed at Calvary and Evangelical Reformed churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Mervel Weaver
C. O. Sullivan
W. C. Royal
Raymond E. Wilhelm
J. H. Schmitz
Paul W. Kinsel
5. Hollmeier
S Charlotte, Whitmore
E. Zimmerman
Stephen S. Leng Ye iI
Jomz D. cc Sperks
Calvary Church Choir
Paul B. Beckhelm
Taemy ” Stainer
Virginija D. Rogers
Presbyterian
Evangelical United Brethren
First Bart Parkway
Church of God
Evangelical Reformed
All Saints’ Episcopal Church of the Brethren
Grace Evangelical and Reformed
Calvary Methodist
Calvary Church
Evangelical Reformed Church
Bochum Miners Strike Across Ruhr Protests and Demands
Four thousand Bochum miners strike amid a Ruhr region wave of demonstrations. Union leaders discuss agitation while similar protests flare in Neuss Wesel and other cities, with Cologne and Munchen Gladbach actions failing. A wage raise to around 9 dollars per week appears noted in Frederick County, and Utah miners call for Krug’s ouster after the Centralia disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bochum
Aves
Neuss
Wesel
Cologne
Muenchen- Gladbach
Wallouis
Dormund
Hamborn
Ruhr
Wast Krug
Price
Utah
United Mine Workers (Afl
Toflay
Interior
J. A. Krug
Centralia
Anti-Phone Strike Bill Approved in House Labor Action
Washington April 2 The Nation Federation of Telephone Workers leader Joseph A Beirne warned a nationwide telephone strike will begin as scheduled next Monday The House Labor Committee approved a bill giving government power to head off or stop a telephone strike Chairman Hartley said he would seek fast action but acknowledged no chance of enactment before the strike The measure would let the President obtain a court order to prevent or settle a labor dispute involving the Bell system The NFTW had pressed for a congressional probe of Bell monopolistic practices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hager Washington
Hagerstown
Baltimore
Hageam
Washington
Joseph A. Beirne
Nation 2 Federation of Telephone Worers
House Labor Com
Hartley
R-Nj
House
Federa- Hon
Labor Committee
NFTW
Third Noonday Service Held at Tivoli Theater
Rev. Frank K. Brasington of Baltimore delivered a noon sermon at Tivoli theater as the third Holy Week service sponsored by the City Ministerial Association focused on the question what will you do with Jesus. He urged judgment of Jesus mirrors how one cannot ignore atomic energy and challenged listeners to decide now about Christ. Rev. W. C. Royal introduced the Baptist Home Board Baltic for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Frank K. Brasington
Baltimore
Tivoli Theater
City Ministerial Association
Pilate
Mr. Brasington
Ington
W. C. Royal
Baptist Home Board
Edwin H. Sponseller
Aixersville
Wilpreach
Food Price Outlook For Several Months
Washington April 2 The Agriculture Department forecasts food prices to ease moderately over the next several months with slight declines in turkey and lettuce and strawberry prices expected to be below a year ago while April and May see mild upswings. CONFIRMATION REQUIRED Washington April 2 The Senate Foreign Relations committee votes to require Senate confirmation of the director of a proposed 400000000 aid program for Turkey and Greece. RECOVERY MOVES New York April 2 The stock market shows occasional recovery moves with some key stocks not participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Turkey
Greece
New York
Cumberland Bus Strike Ends After 90 Return to Work
About 90 bus drivers and mechanics of the Potomas Edison Company returned to work today, ending a strike that disrupted public transit in parts of Maryland and Pennsylvania since March 6. The AFL union approved a management offer, which was accepted after prior rejection, restoring regular schedules immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomas Edison Coy
Mary Westginia
Pennsvania
Teast
Chinese Bomb Ship Unloading For UNRRA
UNRRA reports say a Chinese Nationalist port at Shihehiuso was attacked while unloading supplies from the Wanshen. Five crew members were wounded including captain William D. Haining of Vancouver and an unidentified quartermaster. Lee sustained multiple leg fractures and profuse bleeding before transfer to the gunboat Wilkie and medical care in Tsingtao.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British m Lee
LST i
UNRRA
Shihehiuso
UN Nations Relief and Rehabilitation
Lee
Wilkie
Tsingtao
Wanshen
William D. Haining
Vancouver
B. C
Haining
Good Friday Holiday Observed in Local Institutions
Good Friday will be observed as a holiday by banks schools some plants and offices but stores and the post office remain open. Easter Monday will be mostly a school holiday and church services will mark the observances with special programs and dawn services in Baker Lenien services and Holy Week activities continue with daily and evening services. There is no court session on Good Friday and a four day Easter vacation is noted. A threat of showers is mentioned with light rainfall forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker Pa Lenien
U N Assembly to Take Up Palestine Case
United Nations Assembly to discuss the Palestine matter with the U S and Britain expected to submit official notification. Victor Hoo Acting Secretary General indicated documents would be placed before the U N before nightfall as delegations prepared for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.N. Assembly
Palestine
Nsw
China
United States
Victor Hoo
U. N
B. Hho
U.N
Interna
Workers return to factory after gun threats disrupt plant
A plant reopened after a manager reportedly opened a door and warned workers about arming themselves. A striking figure threatened about 2 500 people with idleness leading to a temporary shutdown and the status of a female employee remained unclear yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berland
Kell
Keen Appetites Hold Farm Prices at High Levels
Washington reports Americans crave good food and are willing to pay, helping keep farm prices elevated. The trend reflects steady demand across markets as buyers seek quality agricultural goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinston
County Sees 90000 in Auto Fees Under New Law
County may collect about 90000 dollars in auto fees under the new motor vehicle law. Many applications show old tax charges but the new rule states 15 dollars covers fees including tags tax and postage. Trucks and other vehicles incur different scales while old personal property taxes remain with the county treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will & and Incorporated
Sieordk
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Automobile Club of Maryland
Fair Easter Sunday forecast across the United States
The Weather Bureau foresees generally fair conditions for Easter Sunday with better chances of no rain than rain in most locales. Dr. Ivan R. Tarr notes areas may see more extensive fair weather and advises checking local forecasts around Friday or Saturday for specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
We. A
United States
Wealer Bureau
Ivan R
Paul Names Maximos As His Premier In Greece
Athens April 20 King Paul of Greece designated Maximos a 74 year old financier as his premier after taking oaths of office. The cabinet includes former premiers and leaders from Social Democrat National Liberal Reformist Venizelist National Unionist and Nationalist parties. King Georges funeral plans announced with state lie in Athens Cathedral and burial at Tata. The new queen is Princess Frederika Luise and crown prince Constantin, 6, will be sworn in when the Assembly reconvenes. Paul is of Danish Russian and German descent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Paul
Mare
Greece
Premity Max
Cognition Cabine
Hesa Dhe
George
Iast
Tata
Dekeleia
Coun
Paputis
Tatoi
Schoels
National Assembly
Prince Constantin
Frederika Luise
Duke of
Brunswick
Sophia
Trene
County Areas Exceed Quotas in Red Cross Drive
Rural Frederick County districts report strong oversubscription toward a $5,900 goal with ten districts still outstanding. Under General Chairman Peter W. Chichester and Daniel J. Thomas, results show several towns meeting or near meeting their quotas, with notable gains from Ballenser Braddock Heights Libertytown and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Daniel J. Thomas
Peter W. Chichester
Ballenser
Braddock
Braddock Heights
Libertytown
Sion
Burkitsville
Catoctin
Creagerstown
Emmitsbourg
Jefferson
John
Brunswick
Hanvers
Jackson
Lewistown
Singapore
Mi Pleasant
Thurmont
Frederick
Dwellings Damaged in Minersville Blast
A light dynamite blast on the outskirts of Minersville Pennsylvania damaged two houses including the converted schoolhouse home of a triple amputee veteran. Several persons were injured in the explosion reported yesterday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minersville
Anly
Rent Control Legislation Faces House and Senate Vote
The Nation Today reports ongoing rent control debates as the House Banking Committee advances a bill to extend controls and raise rents by ten percent in some areas while the Senate ponders continuance or local decision making. If both chambers pass different forms, a special committee will reconcile them. The outcome for next year remains undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House At Banking
House
Senate
Police Deny Tale Of Dead Man In Buick Car
Police and Buick officials debunk a widespread rumor claiming a dead man lay in a new Buick used for cheap sale. Authorities report no verified sightings or records of a corpse in a Buick nor any linked sales. reports travel across New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland with no corroboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoes
Buick
New York
Pennsylva
Pennsylvania
Pennylvania
Virginia
Frederick
Appointments By Truman Announced
President Truman announced a series of diplomatic postings. John F. Simmons, a New Yorker, moves from El Salvador to Ecuador as ambassador. Paul A. Ay, from Connecticut, becomes minister to Syria. Selvin Chapin of Washington joins as minister to Hungary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman Toder
John F. Simons
Ecuador
Simmons
el Salvador
Paul Hay
Forei
Pension Ends After Trials Reach Final Vote
London reports the House of Commons voting to end the perpetual trial costs tying to Nelson and Brian ales sta Hera. Total costs reported exceed $2,609,900 over the past years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House Commons
Iral Nelson
Brian Ales
Rent Action Postponed Amid Housing Legislation Vote
Washington reports the committee voted 17 to 7 to postpone all action on rent and housing bills until April 16 after debate over a proposed 10 percent rent increase. The move delays consideration of key measures affecting tenants and housing policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ing
May Go To Stalin To End Deadlock
Moscow reports secretary of state Marshall informed Soviet foreign minister Murotey that after U S troop withdrawals from China only 6180 personnel remain. Moscow anticipates a Stalin meeting to break the deadlock at the Moscow conference as Germany reparations and economic unification dominate talks with the Big Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalin
Moscow
Marsball
V. M. Murotey
U. S
China
Wester
George C. Mar
Mar Stalin
Iself
Germa
Germany
Marshall
United States
Russia
Sue
Byrd Opposed To Lilienthal
Senator Byrd told the Senate that David E. Lilienthal has a tolerance toward communism and urged rejection of his Atomic Control Commission chairmanship. Byrd’s opposition brings to five the number of Democrats publicly opposing Lilienthal, joining McKellar Wart of Tennessee O Danial of Louisiana and 19 Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Byrd
D-Va
Senate Today
David E. Lilienthal
Atomic Control Commission
Jaw Rd
Lilienthal
No Reduction Made In Maryland Income Taxes
The 1946 Maryland state income tax return shows no tax reduction for this year despite deductions. Officials say the state credit was not granted, so the tax remains based on previous figures. The first 1509 of service part is exempt and returns are due April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legiure
Navy selects six Marine colonels for National War College
Announcement by the Navy Department says Col. Richard P. Ross Jr. is among six Marine Corps colonels chosen to attend the National War College 10 month course in Washington opening September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAR College
Navy Department
Richard P. Ross
U. S
Richard P. Ros
Marine Corps
National War
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Jesus Christ
Pers
Gesemane
Calvary
Katy
Gine
Durant
Cumberland
Maximos
King George of
Red Cross
Yaris
APT 2
Hanoi
Robert Marie Guflet
Sin
Far East
Cat
Pierre Lomand
Truman
Maryland
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