State Roads Commission to open bids for Hagerstown Frederick highway work
The State Roads Commission announced bids will be opened April 16 at noon in Baltimore for surfacing 8.63 miles of the Hagerstown Frederic dual highway from two miles southeast of Funks town to Myersville in Washington County. The project includes grading drainage and may use reinforced concrete or asphalt surfaces. Only the north lane will be paved now. future contracts for Myersville to Route 40 are planned. The U S Employment Agency in Funkstown will handle initial project employment.
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McFarland Still Sought In Death House Break
Washington April 4 Earl McFarland the condemned rape slayer today tested the chase by police and FBI manhunters. The 24 year old ex Marine fled after a dawn breakout with Joseph D Medley from the death house after overpowering guards. Medley was recaptured after a seven hour manhunt but clues eluded McFarland. Bloodhounds traced a track to a railroad but authorities watched northbound traffic. Jail officials disclosed the guards released the pair for a game of cards before the slayings. they were later freed on $1000 bail.
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Federal Deficit May Be Cut To 22 Billions
Washington reports that the federal deficit may be reduced to about 22 billion dollars for the current fiscal year and wiped out in 1946.47. Government economists estimate higher than forecast tax receipts by 2 to 3 billion dollars by June 30.
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The Plague of Hunger and the Black Market
DeWitt Mackenzie argues Europe and Asia face hunger worsened by a vast black market. He notes 18 nations discuss solutions in London with Hoover and urges vigorous actions to curb racketeers while continuing food relief to France and other needy countries.
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Pope Appeals For Starving Nations In Global Broadcast
Pope Pius appealed via Vatican radio for the conscience of leaders to relieve destitute peoples facing famine. He warned one quarter of the world’s population suffers hunger and urged higher food imports for Europe until the next harvest. He linked his stance to Herbert Hoover’s Rome visit and warned the next 120 days would be critical.
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Deeds Recorded For Burkittsville And Market Street House
Deeds recorded in the clerk’s office show Robert F Penn and wife selling Green House at 703 North Market Street to G Leicester Thomas for about 5000. Irvin Magaha and wife sell Burkittsville property to Samuel L Brown and wife for about 4000. Stocks sweep forward in New York markets with heavy early buying and later moderate gains.
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West Shore County Commissioners Open Forum discusses roads and welfare
Frederick County Commissioner A. Grant Hoopes led a Western Shore County Commissioners Association meeting in Hagerstown, an open forum with reps from Frederick and six counties. Action deferred to December in Westminster. topics included road construction laws, welfare funds, juvenile segregation, almshouse eligibility, taxes, and school capital needs.
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Coal Swike Strikes Deepen With 400,000 Idle in Mines
The four day strike against soft coal pits keeps 400,000 AFL United Mine Workers from work while maintenance toils on. The Solid Fuels Administration notes roving pickets at West Virginia pits but little other activity in 26 coal states. Steel plants respond with idle workers, signaling broader auto and metal industry impact.
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Grand Prize Winners Named in Traffic Safety Contest
Chicago and Wichita were named state and city grand prize winners in the National Safety Council traffic safety contest on April 4. Pi-Iowa and Naas' teams earned top honors for their safety efforts.
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Fish Wash Ashore Lead to Nighttime Feasts in Hawaii
After a Hawaii wave struck, tidal surges left debris and fish scattered along shore. Residents found many wriggling fish in coconut trees and on runways at Kanoche Naval Air Station. People chased large fish by Jeep as they landed unexpectedly.
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Coal On Hand For Frederick Spring Use
Sufficient soft coal is in yards and hard coal moving to dealers to cover Frederick residents through spring with limited risk for stokers. A government order caps deliveries to those with under ten days of supply at one ton per delivery to conserve stock during the soft coal strike. Stoker coal remains scarce as cars en route were frozen, with only quarter-ton lots available from one dealer. Dealers expect to supplement with hard coal and run of mine coal from Western Maryland to guard against future shortages.
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Bowles Cotton Order Triggers Southern Outcry in Washington
Southern senators condemn Chester Bowles for steering Secretary Anderson to approve a cotton regulation aimed at curbing clothing price hikes. They call for the Stabilization Director’s resignation and warn that OPS4’s life is at risk. Anderson signs the order required by Bowles to curb speculative cotton trading, effective April 9.
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Strike Near End As 30 000 Workers Reach Settlement
Settlement appears imminent in the 30 000 workers strike at C10 Fara Equipment and International Harvester plants. Government officials hope to end the broader AFL coal miner dispute as negotiators near agreement on wage and time rules while noting no wage increase is disputed. If ratified, strikers would return to producing farm tools. The coal dispute risks wider idle time across steel and rail industries as John L. Lewis presses for health, welfare, and safety proposals. President Truman warns a prolonged coal strike would affect reconversion. Detroit and Akron transit strikes continue with no immediate settlement.
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Federal Works Agency advances funds for school and highway projects
The Federal Works Agency announced $18,000 to Washington County Maryland to finance plans for a $232,000 school building program in Hagerstown. An $7,888 advance went to Prince Georges County for 1.2 miles of Hyattsville highway work, part of a $294,768 two to four lane project. Washington County received three $6,000 advances for a seven room elementary school with auditorium and cafeteria, a two story high school addition with cafeteria and home economics, and a one story seven classroom facility with auditorium.
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Only 18 Have Filed For Offices Here
Eighteen candidates filed certificates of candidacy by mid April with final filing due date April 15. Nine seek House of Delegates seats, three for Orphans Court, two for State Central Committee, plus one Republican for Sheriff and one for Clerk of the Circuit Court. Democrats and Republicans list several names. no county commissioners or state senate candidates yet.
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Typhoon Near North Luzon Drives High Seas
A Navy aerologist reports a typhoon crossing northern Luzon with hurricane force winds in straits to Formosa. The storm moves northwest at nine knots and may curve north toward Formosa. Manila Bay sees 35 foot waves as a schooner founder. no loss of life reported. Communications gaps hindered damage reports from northern Luzon. NavyU says PH installations suffer no major damage.
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Senate Banking committee approves housing plan for 12.5 million homes
Washington reports the Senate Banking committee unanimously approved housing legislation aimed at creating 12,500,000 new homes over the next ten years. The measure seeks broad construction growth and policy support to boost supply across the nation.
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Communists Call for Allied Restraint in China Policy
Gen Chou En Lai urged Allied nations to desist from hasty help to Chiang Kai Shek's government and urged adherence to unity accords. He attacked Manchuria garrison plans and pressed that US troop movements into Manchuria cease, while warning aid could spark disorder. Arbor Day observed in Annapolis with tree planting on State House grounds.
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Russia Pledges Troop Drawdown in Iran Delayed by Council
The United Nations Security Council, on a Byrnes motion, defered Iran’s case to May 6 after Russia promised troop withdrawal by early May. Australia’s representative, criticising Andrei Gromyko’s walkout, urged full investigation, while Iranian Ambassador Hussein Ala attended as the council debated the delay. The vote was nine in favor with Gromyko abstaining and Australia’s Hodgson voting no on the other ballot.
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Real Mystery Slaying Ends Movie Celebration
A studio electrician Edward W. Gray, 31, was found dying beneath a 60 foot seascape backdrop after a party ending a gangster film. Police say Gray was murdered with skull fracture and palate piercing. Cast and crew including Paul Muni and Anne Baxter had left hours earlier.
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