West Knolls by-pass delays hold local development
Williams S. Fout, for his mother Lucy G. Fout, asks the City to press the State Roads Commission for clarity on a north south by pass route expected to cut through the 50 acre West Knolls tract near Route 40 and Baughman Lane. Planning decisions stall while land acquisition and water service plans await state action. Mayor directs City Attorney to seek prompt clarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Roads Commission
Erick
William S. Fout
Lucy G. Fout
North Market Street
West Knolls
Fout
Baughman
City Planning Commission
Roads Commission
Richard E. Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Foul
Planning Commission
World Federalists Seek Congressional Support for UN
A Maryland United World Federalist delegation presented a petition to Maryland congressmen urging support for a strengthened United Nations and the creation of a world federation with powers to prevent war. The petition, signed by local leaders and over 200 others, notes that Congress would back a plan guiding a peaceful world system pending broad public review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United World Federalist
Maryland
Washington
Congress
United Nations
J. William Brosius, Jr
Frederick
WWF
Neering
House
Frederick Wher
Arch Gresshien
Represtaives Wae, Botton
Mister Fallon
Garniuts
Miller
Avas
America First
Bolton
UWF
State Department
Baltimore Youth Charged With Extortion in Three Counts
A 26 year old Baltimore produce dealer Joseph G LeNoir was booked on three extortion charges for attempting to collect 10000 from Miss Anne E Adams and Miss Bessie Nelson. He allegedly tried to extort 3000 from Howard E McCann and attempted to escape after striking a policeman when confronted. Detectives captured him after a cab handover scheme fell apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Joseph G. LeNoir
LeNoir
Anne E. Adams
Bessie Nelson
Howard E. McCann
Miss Adams
Nelson
Secresary
Lee Noir
Charles
Redwood Streets
Patrelmain Herberlk Warren
LeNeir
Warren
Fifteen Year Old Boy Foiled in Unauthorized Flight
Atlanta on April 6 a fifteen year old, Robert B, Baldwin, attempted a 25 minute flight in a borrowed National Guard P 51 fighter. He contacted the control tower for takeoff instructions but failed to prime the engine. Delta Air Lines Captain J B Waters praised his flying procedure though the plane did not start and the tower halted the flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Robert BE. Baldwin
Baldwin
National Guard
F. O. Bishop
Delta Air Lines
J. B. Waters
Teller
Waters
Kilgore Hopes Coal Stabilization Bill Next Week
Senator Kilgore says a coal stabilization bill should be ready by next week. The plan would set minimum and maximum prices for bituminous coal producers joining a code. It would create a National Bituminous Coal Commission and 23 district boards to regulate pricing based on 1949 cost averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kilgore
D-Wva
Cavalcante
D-Pa
Interior Department
Russians Expects US Attack From Russia Report
Hof Germany April 6 German prisoners returning from Soviet camps say Russians expect an American attack this year. About 12 arrived today, 200 Tuesday, 129 last Monday, with 50,000 more freed prisoners expected in two months. Repatriates claim many war prisoners were convicted in mass drumhead trials and question whether general amnesty exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hof
Germany
United States
Jey Siberian
Russia
Karl Kruegler
Breslau
America
Herbert Scheffrath
Stle
Untaxed Labor Market Skipping Months Boosts Health Claims
Report notes a group appeared in good physical condition claiming their bodies remained fit as they had not engaged in work for several months. Observers say the absence of strenuous activity contributed to their wellness.
Robertson Rejects Markey for Governor Nomination
Baltimore April 6 Paul Robertson a Baltimore Republican leader said D John Markey of Walkersville will not be supported for governor under any conditions. He accuses Markey of fooling with Jacob France Maryland GOP National Committeeman and state faction leader. The France organization aims to pick a candidate before the April 15 state executive committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Paul Robertson
D. John Markey
Walkersville
Markey
Robertson
Jake France
Jacob France
Maryland
GOP
France
Net income doubles for Chesapeake and Potomac in 1950
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company reports January February 1950 net income of 1,078,812, more than doubling 1949’s 453,801 for the same period. The firm had 636,566 Maryland telephones in service by February end, up from 583,499 a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Public Service Commission
Maryland
Democrats To Meet April 12
Edward J. Smith, chairman of the Cry Democratic Committee, sent notices urging members to attend a meeting at the Court House on April 17 at 7:30. Business will include rules for precinct primaries, election of precinct delegates, committee members, voter registration plans, and choosing a date for the municipal convention. He stressed that delegate selection may depend on Frederick residents' interest levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Smith
Cry Democratic Committee
Court House
Frederick
Democrats
City precinct primaries aim for party delegates
The piece notes held precinct primaries to elect precinct committees and delegates to the party convention. It records low past participation and contrasts Republican solidification with a Democratic push to revive precinct meetings as the most democratic method for selecting committee members and delegates.
Democratic selection urged by Frederick official
Mr. Smith urged a large representative turnout for the April 12 vote citing resident interest in candidate selection. He stressed the need for all Frederick citizens to participate in the essential routine process to choose people acceptable to voters. The note mentions an evergreen tree and chlorophyll granule withdrawal causing leaves to look dull in summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Frederick
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Arizona
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Frederick City
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Macpherson
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E. Patrick Sr
Firestone Home and Auto Supplies
Frederick County National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Artcarved
Jewelers
North Market St
Sulversmiths
South Market
Druid Theater
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Damascus
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