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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1947

Page

8

Frostburg to Host Maryland Firemen's Meet

Maryland State Firemen's Association will hold its 55th annual convention in Frostburg on June 18 19 and 20. Attendees include Dr H C Bia President of the University President Paul Ryan Senator William A Gunter and Congressman J Glenn Beall with Governor W Preston Lane Jr expected to attend. Prizes total around 1008 to 1050 with parade events and exhibits of equipment and outdoor demonstrations planned. Housing challenges noted with questionnaires sent to about 230 companies and reservations handled through Housing Committees.

Frederick Maryland Frostburg W. Bartgis Storm Ralph MoRace Frostbore H.C Bia Universit Paul Ryan Rainer Nes Wiliam A. Gunter J Glenn Beall Bath W Preston Lane Jr Race Halla Diocs Inca Bieselers Allegan -Garrett County Association Fetel Cumberland Cumberland Only Eleven Miles Distant, the Convention Committee Convention Committee Registr

Montgomery One Tax Measure Is Allowed Montgomery Annapolis

Montgomery County with Republican backing saw at least one tax measure pass the General Assembly in a late session action. The act would grant Montgomery commissioners authority to levy a rental tax up to five percent on rents from commercial properties, with landlords collecting on behalf of tenants. The fate of the measure rests with Governor Lane and broader tax proposals from Baltimore and others.

Annapolis Montgomery County General Assembly Senate Montgomery Baltimore Tts Ma Deleganen

Firespree Destroys Rockville Cemetery Amid Forest Blaze

Firefighters from eight companies battle a woodpile and brush fire in Rockville that spread to Rockville Union Cemetery, destroying structures. Halpine and Bright Seat areas see backfires and rapid responses as winds push flames toward farms. In Middletown, 4-H clubs from Frederick and Washington counties face off in a boys basketball game at 8 p.m.

Rockvuine P—Brush Forest Nome Fre Montgomery Prince Georges Rockville Charles B Jones Rockville Union Cemetery Halpine Farm Nore W. B. Edmonston Montrose Eid Silver Hill Frederick Washington Middletown Tech School

Byrd Proposes UN Take Up Greece Turkey Aid Plan

Senator Byrd urged turning Truman’s 400 million Greek Turkish aid into United Nations action. He argued the UN Assembly should first seek consent before Security Council vetoes, even proposing Russia’s possible removal from the UN to enable genuine world peace. The House committee then paused further hearings on the aid program.

Washington Byra D-Vai Truman Greece Turkey Russia Byrd Senatty Imne United Nations Turkes United Nations Organization House Foreign Affairs Committee George

City to award paving contract for Frederick streets

Russell H. McCain stated the State Roads Commission will formally award the contract today to T Edge Russell for repaving Frederick's two main streets. The low bid of 39114 was submitted Tuesday and bids were opened in Baltimore. Work can start immediately after notice of acceptance is issued. Cadet Sergeant Kenneth T. Hill, son of Spruce Hull, Frederick, was appointed Cadet Sgt of Battery A at Hampton Institute. More than 15 million telephones exist in the United States.

Frederick Russell H. McCain State Roads Commission SRC T Edge Russell Russell Baltimore Bir McCain Commission Kenneth T. Hill Spruce Hull Hampton Instruste Hampton Lincoln High School

Illinois mines director resigns after Centralia disaster

Robert Medill, director of the Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals, resigns amid controversy over responsibility for the Centralia coal mine disaster that killed several miners. Gov. Daigh H Green announces the resignation as a state investigation into the blast begins in Centralia.

Centralia Robert Medill Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals Ils Daigh H. Green Ledi Green

Verbal Clash Over State Mine Safety Ends With Threat of Action

The article recounts a dispute between Mediane Mediane and Jovemnnites, a state mine inspector and Scanlan. Medill warned the mine unsafe and Scanlan claimed he advised conditions, suggesting potential explosion risk. The governor and Green discussed the matter but no resignation was requested.

Todas Mediane Eet Jovemnnites Medill Scanlan Green

Governor cites Medill resignation for good of service

The Governor said Medill resigned for the good of the service and declined to elaborate. He named Harold Leyroy Walker, head of the department of mining and metallurgical engineering at the University of (incomplete).

Toeppen Medill Harold Leroy Walker Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering The University of

Ilingis Merger Approved by Interstate Commerce Commission

The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a merger of the Pete Marquette Railway Company into the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co on April 1 subject to stockholder approval.

Washington The Interstate Commerce Commission Pete Marquette Railway Company Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co

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