Army Planes Fly Detrick Freight Here
Heavy Army freight arrivals boosted the Frederick municipal airport to its busiest week since opening. A C-47 from Texas unloaded cargo for Camp Detrick while two DC-3s and visiting planes filled the weekend skies. Nearby the first wedded couple departed on a honeymoon flight. Improvements include two 3,000 gallon tanks and building stucco work, with ten harigars awaited. American Legion Junior Baseball League play opens May 3 with an eight-team circuit planned.
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Frederick
Charles N. Grimes
Grimes
Texas
Camp Detrick
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Florida
Baltimore
All American Airways
All American
Pittsburgh-Washington
American Legion
Legion
East Church Street
Cottons Spark Resort Scene The Trim Look
A fashion summary notes Charles Ar mour wearing a blue and white cotton suit and a multi color plaid cotton dress with purple green and wine tones. The Leaders Bible Class met at Calvary Methodist with Edward S. Rice delivering a message on loyalty and a 141 attendance. Damascus High hosts Interhigh Press Convention on April 23 with four categories and cash prizes. A pink cotton voile party dress features lace and pearl bead embellishment.
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Leaders
Calvary Methodist Church
C. Albert Gilson
Millard Crum
Edward H. Mantz
Crum
Oran Lease
Melvin Tabler
Edward S. Rice
Peter
Jesus
Herbert Free
John Grove
Edward 5. Rice
Damascus High School
Montgomery County
Methodist Church Destroyed By Fire
Clifton Forge Virginia April 3 fire destroyed Central Methodist, leaving only charred brick walls after three hours. Caretaker found blaze at furnace core, flames rose rapidly, prompting alarm. Local departments aided by Covington and Iron Gate. Replacement cost estimated 150000 to 200000 with about 90000 insured. Interior including auditorium and Sunday school rooms destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Forge
Central Methodist
Covington and
Iron Gate
Canada United States exchange officers on defense
The National Military Establishment said today that Canada and the United States are exchanging officers to work on mutual defense problems. Also noted is the early establishment of plywood factories, with Russia erecting the first commercial plants in the 1880s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Canada
United States
Russia
Draftees And Vets Guide On VA Hospital Beds Debate
Major Thomas Mial reviews testimony before a Senate subcommittee on the Veterans Administration hospital construction plan. VA head Carl Gray argues for 135,000 to 161,000 beds for service and nonservice needs, plus 259,000 to 275,000 if all limitations are removed, while Congress curbs the 16,000 bed cutback and continuation of current contracts funds full construction. The piece notes prior estimates and the Trundell Engineering report urging insurance efficiency.
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Thomas M. Nial
Washington
Veterans’ Organizations
Senate
Carl R. Gray
Bradley
Gray
Congress
Trundell Engineering Corp
Veterans Administration
Trundell Corporation
Hoover Commission
Commission
Organiz
The News Frederick 1949 April 4 item
Frederick daily paper dated April 4 1949 reports local news with brief notices and public items. Names places and events appear in concise paragraphs typical of the era.
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the News
Frederick
Unclear Veterans Affairs findings cited in report
A VA official notes that the Trunde port finding in a commission report may reflect outdated data. The statement suggests the Trundelh report relied on information not current enough to support firm conclusions.
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Veterans
Weather Summary Missing Data For April Precipitation
The report notes precipitation for the period ending today with totals shown as .02 of an inch for the four hours ending 8 a.m. and April precipitation to date at 30 of an inch. Normal April rainfall is 3.59 inches, actual April 140-3.24, and April 1-49 of an inch. High and low temperatures compare to the previous year, with sunset and moon phases listed for today.
Mt Philip Farm Buildings Saved Fire Near Mt Philip
Fire destroyed a straw stack near the Mt Philip dairy farm but the barn and other outbuildings were saved by family and neighbors. The blaze began from a small straw stack set by a grandson, then spread to a larger pile. The county engine from Frederick arrived with 700 feet of hose from Ballenger Creek, preventing further damage.
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Harry Deeter
Mt. Philip
Independent County
Frederick
Ballenger Creek
Lewis Klein
Luf Burrow’s Stuf Reports on Birds and Inventions
Luf Burrow notes rising inventive genius and daily news of machines. He laments risks as cleverness grows potentially leading to self harm. The piece mentions about 700 bird species in the Philippines, with roughly half endemic to the islands.
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N. A. Lufburrow
Philippines
Islands
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Charles Armour
Fred Snite, Jr
Chicago
Miami Beach
Fla
Fred Snite, Sr
Marie
Kitty
Pinky
Markell & Ford
Aire
Wali
Tyler
Jewelry
N. Market St
Hollywood
Milan
Italy
EB Johnson
Mt. Philip Farm
Prescription
Pearre
RED Cross
Ms Sciamrere
Dent Caves
Au Lngineers
Poomtohe
E. Patrick St
Carty
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