Hoffman to head Recovery Program for Western Europe
Washington April 6 Paul G Hoffman president of Studebaker Corp was chosen to head the European Recovery Program with a 5.3 billion dollar fund and a 20 thousand a year salary He said prosperity within Western Europe is key to countering Communism and production increases by one third could set the region on the path to prosperity Hoffman described the job as a strong stand for peace and warned against a do nothing policy while advocating broader authority for the ERP administrator to operate independently of the State Department
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Amvets Meeting Discusses ERP and Aid Programs
Attendees at the Amvets session noted European protests over administrator procedures and outlined ERP impacts. Congress approved 463 million for China. Truman has not named a deputy administrator or roving ambassador to manage overseas ERP deals. The piece also mentions plans to expand school bus services, a veteran driver’s career, and local highway improvements.
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Schoolbus Route Bought By William C Hann
William C Hann announced acquisition of Rodney W Rippeon’s schoolbus route and will operate the schedule under County School Board contract. The 60 passenger bus serves a roughly 40 mile roundtrip daily, taking over a 12 year Rippeon contract starting April 1.
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Hershey to Speak at Maryland DAR Dinner Event
Senator Herbert R. O Connor announced Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey will address the Maryland Society of the Sons of the American Revolution on April 19 and will be a guest at a pre meeting dinner in Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Herbert R. O'Connor
Lewis B. Hershey
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Carlisle Truck Strike Breaks Up On Pennsylvania Turnpike
The sitdown protest by truck drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike dispersed as traffic resumed in orderly fashion. Governor Duff condemned threats and coercion while police fined protesters for violations and weight limits during the crackdown. In a separate note De Valera returned to Ireland after a U S visit.
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Thomas J Evans
Turnpike Commroission
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Imasm
Pittsburgh
Miss Payette to Wed Devereux in Washington
The engagement of Dorothy Dolores Payette to Charles Kemp Devereux is announced by Miss Payette and Mrs John J Payette of 3126 Palisade Lane Washington and Huntley Farm Waterford. Devereux is son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Simnot Devereux of Chevy Chase. Dorothy is a Sacred Heart alumna who attended Georgetown Visitation Convent and Devereux attends Georgetown University Law School. The wedding date will be announced shortly.
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Charles Kemp Devereur
Joseph Simnot Devereux
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Convent of Sacred Heart
Georgetown Visitation Convent
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Georgetown University Law School
President Reviews Army Day Parade
The Associated Press reports President reviews Army Day as thousands along Constitution Avenue watch flag decked ceremonies. Pride in the Army’s accomplishments and preparedness for future hazards marked the national celebration.
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Washipton
Constitution Avenue
Troop Review by President Truman Shown in Washington
Marching servicemen and women pass President Trumans reviewing stand while WACS WAVES and the Marne Corps Band perform Scarlet coats lead the march. Russian observers watch from the stands as jet fighters fly overhead near the Capitol and Washington Monument.
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