Unimproved Streets To Get Benefits in City Plan
Unimproved streets with paid up residences expected to gain first priority as city begins street improvement using a bond issue approved by the legislature. Officials say no definitive plan yet and paving decisions rest with the Board of Men as work may start in summer.
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Wilson Avenue
Frederick
Catoctin Park
Lane
East Street
New Frederick Trading Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
R. Rush Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Patrick Street
Madison Street
Patrick
W U FM Tower In Use Coming Summer
Western Union Telegraph completes erection of two new radio signal towers on city property near Catoctin Mountain. Not expected to be operational until mid summer as beam equipment arrival is pending. Tower lit with red beacons for airplane warning. site rents Frederick at $360 yearly for lookout purposes.
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Catoctin Mounta
High Brob
Western Union Telegraph Company
Wees
Eniles
Frederick Cit
Weather Summary for April Precipitation Update
Weather data shows 24 hour precipitation ending 8:30 today at 0.45 inches for April to date. Normal April precipitation is 3.55 inches with 1946 values at 0.86 inches. Deficiency in 1957 precipitation to April 1 stands at 2.67 inches. Yesterday's temperature averaged 54. High this year and low last night were 56 and 45 respectively. Moon and sun times: sunset 6.37 p.m. sunrise 5.00 a.m. Moon rise 7.55 p.m. Moon set 6.33 a.m.
Telephone strike threat in Bell System unions talks
The Nation Today reports a looming strike by about 337000 unionized telephone workers as wage demands clash with company proposals. NFTW led by 336000 members pushes for minimum $12 weekly raises and union shop while Bell System cites average pay of $46.21 weekly. Talks begun last January with national scope, area plans debated, potential arbitration discussed.
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James Marlow Washingto
ABC
Couch
Wade
Clark
Siri
Clude
Nwo
Bell System
American Telephone and Telegram Company
National Federation of Telephone Workers
NFTW
Erea
Washington
Gow Wat
Warren
Joh W. Gibson
Asant
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Gibson
Warrer
C. F. Craig
G. S. Cring
Tom Clark
Truman
Damages Sought In Declarations In Fatal Route 246 Crash
Declarations filed in Circuit Court seek 50 000 or more in damages after the death of Miss Staub and another on Route 246 south of the city. Filed by the parents of the deceased, the suits allege negligence and recklessness by Fox while employed by Weil Bros. Fox was recently found guilty of manslaughter in the same case and sentenced to three years. The plaintiffs claim loss of their children’s services and companionship.
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Ary Jane
Grayson
Frederick
William M. Storm
Fox
Weil Bros
Zear
Ic Ang
F. Staub
Graysom M
Sules
Fox Ws
Miss Staub
White Easter Weather Across Two West States
The Easter forecast shows mixed weather with snow in western areas and rain in parts of the Midwest and Northeast. Chicago saw three inches of rain while Maryland forecast showers, with sunshine in the South and West Coast regions. Umbrellas advised as conditions vary by hour and location.
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West States
Associated Press
Milady
D. E
New England
Washington
Oregon
Florida
Gulf States
Mississippi Valley
Lower Plains
Pacific States
Pisteau
Iowa
Dinois
Indiana
Lower Michigan
Chicago
S A Salvation Army Elects Its Officers
The Salvat ion Army advisory board held its first quarterly meeting of 1947 at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Officers were re-elected: Richard E. Zimmerman chairman. Robert L. Smith chairman. G William Stulz vice chairman. Ira F. Ray treasurer. Mrs. Irving M Landauer secretary. Terms for rotating board membership set through December 31, 1949. Honorary member to be Dr Joseph H Apple. Local reports on services were presented by W C Wolfe and others.
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The
Salvation Army
Francis Scott Key Hovel
Arm
Richard E. Zimmerman
Cairman
Robert L. Smith
G. William Stulz
Ira F. Ray
Irving M. Landauer
James W. Donnan
A. Grant Hooser
A. Austin Peerre
Lloyd C. Culler
John W. Ve
William C. Royal
Martha Carson
Jesse B. Anders
Albert Conden
Rob L. Smith
William Stultz
Richard EB
Zir
Jacob A. Hams
Atsing I. Landauer
Ignatories
Seph H. Apple
Board
Zquar- Hania
Wna
Aldermen to Hold Special Meeting On Daylight Time Proposal
Alaver Lionyd Culler stated a special Board of Aldermen meeting to discuss daylight time for Frederick this summer would occur Tuesday or Wednesday night next week. A definite time will be announced Monday. The session will be open to the public with supporters and opponents expected. The mayor also announced paving issues on Market and Patrick streets under a State Roads Commission contract will be addressed.
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Alaver Lionyd C. Culler
Board of Aldermen
D Aylight
Frederick
Market
Patrick Streets
State Roads Commission
Renewal Of WBAL License In Court
The case concerns WBAL radio license renewal presented in court. Details remain fragmentary but involve regulatory review and frequency management. Authorities evaluate compliance, antenna operations, and potential impacts on broadcast service. Proceedings address renewal terms, conditions, and licensing authority requirements.
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WBAL
Emergency Signal System Proposed By Police Chief
Chief Fred Sirsley outlines a white emergency signal to be displayed by residents for police alert. Police boxes will link directly to Headquarters and staff may stand by near East Patrick Street property. Telephone company officials expected to offer emergency service Monday, though confirmation lacking. Local manager R L Keyser Jr was out of town.
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Fred Sirsley
Tod
East Patrick Street
R. L. Keyser, Jr
Lewis Seeks Closure of Remaining Coal Mines
Washington April 5 AP John L Lewis urged government action to shut all but two bituminous mines. The Mines Administration ordered 518 coal mines closed as unsafe. Maurice Holbruner suffered a fractured pelvis in a Pennsy Railroad work car incident near Fredericksburg. The accident investigation focuses on track worker safety.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Cozl
Maurice Holbruner
Woods
Frederi
Pennsy
Bu Snhich
Holbruner
Ama Ofice
Everal Miles Vodney
Five Marines Fight Grave Battle Near Tangku Depot
On Tangku near Peiping a Marine supply dump was attacked by Chinese forces. Five Marines were killed and sixteen wounded as Marines defended the position for over four hours until reinforcements arrived. The assault, last October raids recalled, left the area littered with destroyed ammunition and a disabled tank.
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Medum
Tojay
U. S. Maine
Earl Ar Tangku
iLmg
Marne
Chiang
Trentmiles
North China
Julia N. Frisbie
Fifth Marines
Peiping
Flyine Tientsin
Tangku
Mercenary Attitude Acknowledged By Nurses In Baltimore
An administrator in Baltimore described a “to hell attitude” among nurses facing patient care challenges. The statement, echoed in New York with admiring prodding, condemns a decline in professional service and calls for better support and safety for patients amid growing tensions over pay and conditions.
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Baltimore
New York
Munder
Maryland
Would Ask New Vote On Greek Government Aid Condition
Washington reports proposals from Representative Russell of Georgia asking Congress to require a new Greek people’s vote on their farm government as a condition for American aid. The move comes despite a Senate Foreign Relations committee report stating such a step would violate the Greece Turkey situation.
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Washington
Russell
D-Ga
Congress
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Secretary Clinton Anderson Dies Today
An abrupt obituary notes the death of Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P. L. Anderson, mentioning his role in promoting farm programs and his long service in government. The brief item records the unexpected passing and highlights his influence on rural policy.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Clinton PL
Anderson
Train derailment reported near House on line
A derailment occurred on a train line near House, causing disruption to service. Emergency crews responded, no injuries reported at this time, and investigators prepared to assess the scene and determine cause.
Four Killed as Mine Disaster Shocks Wisier Area
A coal mine disaster near Wisier Oklahoma leaves four dead and several workers missing after an accident halted operations. Officials report the grim toll and promised investigations as communities react to the sudden loss. Local authorities urged calm while coordinating rescue efforts and support for affected families.
Birds Die In City Fire At Winter Bird House
A fire gutted a winter bird house in Cincinnati today, suffocating 45 tropical birds valued at more than $3,000. Fire crews battled the blaze through the afternoon with damage estimated at thousands.
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Caicinmat
U S To Step Up Its Program For Korea
April report from Seoul cites Lt General John R. Hodges and U S officials outlining a stepped up mission in Korea. Officials stress allied cooperation and readiness amid postwar tensions as military and aid efforts continue in the peninsula.
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U.S
Korea
Seoul
John R. Hodae
Amory
Kore
Dormitory Fire Routs 300 Women
Washington April 3 a dormitory fire in West Potomac Park routed about 300 women including Ar s. Cl Mas Sadie Gordon 25 Vandergrift Pa Briggs 38 Wellester Cornelia Mayer 57 Lynbrook Long Island N Y all suffered second and third degree burns. Mayer critical Gordon reported in good condition there was no immediate report on Mrs Briggs Fire started from a cigarette in the F dior of Alcott Hall housing Navy W aves during WWII later used to house women employees authorities estimated the damaged apparel for about 50 women and noted the hall housed 350 earlier
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Washington
Pai
West Potomac Park
Ars
Sadie Gordon
Vandergrift
A Briggs
Wellester
Cornelia Mayer
Lynbrook
Long Island
N.Y
Miss Mayer
Miss Gordon
Briggs
Alcott Hall
Navy Waves
Emploces
Leadership Conference by Girl Scouts April 19
Plans for two upcoming events were discussed by the Frederick Association of Girl Scouts board. The Region II leadership conference will be held at Calvary Methodist parish hall on Saturday April 9 from 9:30 to 4 with over 150 leaders expected from southern Pennsylvania Maryland and northern Virginia. Registration 9:30 to 10 followed by training classes and a luncheon at noon. A folk tale presentation Rapunzel by the Marionettes of Winner is scheduled with additional activities and book donations to the Girl Scouts shelf.
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Frederick Association of Girl Scouts
YY. M. C. AL
Scouts of America
Frederick Association
Calvary Methodist Church
Pennsla
Maryland
Virginia
Francis Lewis Key
Storm
Rapunzel
Will de A. Saha
Juliette Law
Girl Scouts
C. Burr
Question Acquaintance 25 and Fire on Ship Near Port
The report notes a probable death cause as either accident or exposure related to a shipboard incident. A Coast Guard escort and a boarding party aboard the Cherokee investigated the fire on No. 4 freight hold of the Nordhofl ship off Hampton Roads after the vessel was aided by the Nordlfoi crew and found the fire extinguished by the crew.
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Potomac
Zase
Welburn
Charles Tretho
Nordner
Hampton Roads
Coast Guard
Cherokee
Nordlhofi
Los
Long Talks Between Marshall Bevin Over German Peace
Western diplomats expect the Big Four to push for unity in postwar Germany. France seeks coal and a strong German government. Britain and the United States aim to broaden economic ties in occupied zones. Washington centers on coal demand and German political principles as Moscow hosts tense discussions.
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Moscow
Germany
United States
Britain
Orea
Georges Bidault
George C. Marshall
Georgetown Home Burns Claim Woman’s Life
A Georgetown home fire killed 51 year old Sera P Thorne wife of a Bureau of Internal Revenue attorney Talmadge M Thorne. She died in the blaze while escaping a bedroom. authorities said the husband suffered non fatal injuries. No burns were found on the body and police reported she was removed to a hospital.
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Wagion
Abs
Sera P| Thorne
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Georgetown
Talmadge M
Thosne
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