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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Apr 08, 1947

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Survivor of Shooting Near Death Survives Gun Attack

A night shooting in Bruns town left one robber dead and another wounded as a watchman Hawes faced armed intruders at close range. Police investigate possible links to other robberies including the Elks Club break in. the victim’s funeral details released for his mother, father, and brother.

Fredmorn George Hawes Welrust Ramey Bruns C. H. Feete and Son Elks Club

Forest Fire Lookouts Open Amid Rising Winds

Three forest fire lookout towers opened today as blazes burned near Toms, with winds high and many areas at least partially threatened. An estimated acre burned near Tow Lamas Kroll, while Senator Vandenberg of Michigan urged Senate approval of military and financial aid to Greece to prevent threats to peace and security.

Toms Vandenberg Agion i R-Mich Senate Greece

Phones Here Stay Silent Second Day

A skeleton crew of eight at local exchanges keeps phones largely idle for a second day. Cabs seek callers who cannot reach them by phone as most offices report quiet lines and few emergencies. Some lines, including doctors and police, see limited connections while manual service persists in one town.

Das Frederick Seribers Ats Q City Countian Patrick Street Bath Friends James E. Bartgis Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Baltimore City A.B. Haneke New York A. Washington Hanexe England Indiana Montana

Theft leads to correction in April farm report

A garbled note cites a theft worth multiple dollars connected to George H. on April 23. The fragment references a correction by P. Bowers and mentions a farm context, with unclear totals and locations.

P. Bowers George H

Flee Hotel Fire and Chinese Base Reports

A Philadelphia incident describes a 150 fleeing from a Covington hotel fire at 38 South 37th Street. Separately Chinese Communist leaders were believed to be erecting a new base in Shansi province as troops fled fallen bases in Shensi.

Philadelphi Gue S. 7 Covington Hotel South 37Th Street Nanking North China Shansi Shensi

May Settle Long Distance Strike Today

Washington reports Federal Conciliator P. G. Mannore hopeful that a nationwide strike involving the American Telephone and Telegraph Company's long lines division may end today. The two day stoppage has hit the industry hard and affects about 294000 telephone workers.

Washington P. G. Mannore American Telephone and Telegraph Company Manno Old Cress-Coun Telerhione

Russia Seen Breaking Up Peace Talks

Western officials warned that the four power council could collapse over German issues if Soviet demands and Molotov’s plebiscite proposal fail to bridge gaps. American sources said Moscow uses council sessions to push Soviet views and sway Germans, potentially derailing current German talks.

Russia Moscow Foreign Ministers’ Council Sovier VM. Molotov Germany Dlay Council ‘of Foreign Ministers Insimerican

Truman Greek Turkey aid sparks debate on world power role

The Nation argues Congress will approve 400 million dollars to Greece and Turkey to stop communism, while weighing the U N role and Monroe Doctrine expansion. Critics question sovereignty and long term costs as the U S asserts leadership beyond Europe.

America Senate James Marlow Washington Greece Turkey Congress Russia Turer Argentina Europe United Nations Truman U. N Reece Ikely Ropean Middle Atlantic States

Extended Forecast Indicates War Bond Holding in 1946

Washington reports Americans keep war bond savings this year, contrasting with earlier cashing in. Temperature trends show slightly above normal with warmer days midweek, rain expected Wednesday night and again Saturday night, with a milder finish to the week.

Washington Ile Calder

Garage Blaze Destroys Straw Bales At Paul Culler Property

A spark from a brush fire destroyed a garage and about 20 bales of straw on Paul Culler’s Jefferson property around 3 PM. The Independents and Middle Town Volunteer Fire Company prevented spread to an adjoining stable with booster streams. Nearby sheds were at risk if the blaze reached the stable.

Paul Culler Jefferson Independents and Middletown Volunteer Fire Company

Special tax filing help across seven Maryland sites

Special assistance for state income tax filers will be offered Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at seven locations across the state including Annapolis, Dundalk, Cumberland, Hagerstown, Frederick, and Salisbury courthouses and the Pythian Building. Tax payments can be handled during the session.

Annapolis April N .P Pythian Building Dundalk Shipping Place Cumberland Hagerstown Frederick Salisbury Court Houses

Daylight Time Issue Set For Thursday Night

Meror Lford C Culler announced today that a special meeting of the Mayor and Aldermen would be at seven thirty in the evening. Members of the Aldermen were notified of the meeting by the police. Bible classes to meet at the 16th annual convention of the state federation. Harold Day, Baltimore, treasurer.

Meror Lford C Culler and State Federation of Oneficers Harold Day Baltimore

Miners Return To Work As Union Lifts Slowdown

Washington April P J Lewis praised substantial coal output as miners resume work once each mine passes safety certification. In West Virginia about 15,000 of 100,000 miners returned, with 73 percent in the northern region on duty, while officials reported 800 miners near Bluefield. The government and Union leadership maneuvered over safety rulings and inspections amid a six day mourning period for Centralia victims.

Washington John L. Lewis Lewis AFL United Mine Workers Charleston W. Va West Virginia The Coal Mines Administration Fairmont Bluefield Pucahon Association United Mine Workers District 17 April &P N. H. Collisson Bureau of Mines UMW Centralia CMA

Nine On Bus Lose Lives in Seattle Collision

A North Coast Lines bus plunged into a ditch along the Pacific highway near Seattle after colliding with an oil tanker last night. Nine passengers died, with twelve others and the driver Melvin D. Long of 22 receiving critical injuries as rescuers worked at the scene.

Seattle North Coast Lines Pacifi Highwa Melvin D. Long Nesses Gal Ching

Federation Of P. O. Clerks Meets In June

The Federation of Postal Clerks holds a June meeting to discuss leadership and finances. Re-elected officers include J. Dent, FW, L Certy, treasurer, and secretary Mr. Mathias. The Bradd association coordinates brickwork arrangements and stockhole matters during the session.

Federation of P. O. Clerks Dent Mathias

Henry Ford Dies At 83 After Cerebral Hemorrhage

Industrial giant Henry Ford, 83, died at his home from a cerebral hemorrhage. Dr. John Mateer of Henry Ford Hospital attended after a noon rest and awakening with symptoms. Funeral arrangements were set with services at the Episcopal cathedral and Ford's estate placed in state until burial. Surviving relatives include wife Clara Bryant Ford and Edsel Ford family members.

Ford Fed Indus Clare Bryant Ford Elis P.m Ford Water Conte Res Dence Sumer John Mateer Henry Ford Hospital Episcopal Cathedral Mfoan Ir Abo Sapial Nves Mogama amCat Belensed Parry Eohiss Wales Poland Uni Charles A. Lindbergh Willow Run Mrs. Ford Selden George B. Selden W York Automobile Industr Clara Bryant Ford Tme Famas Edsel B Eleanor) Ford Henry IL. Benson William Josephine Ford Edsel Ford Doin May

Clothing Drive Set for City and County on April 26

Local organizers announce a coordinated clothing collection day for both city and county residents on April 26. The effort aims to gather wearable garments for those in need, with volunteers coordinating pickup and drop-off sites across communities.

318000 State Phones Useless April Battle

Large-scale forest fire fight in southern Maryland prompts emergency phone test. Firefighters and volunteers report calls delivered with little trouble as scattered pickets slow parades and turnout. State police monitor isolated communities while exchange lines face outages and the public relies on emergency services.

Himore Compan Ang Super Hom Balimore Maryland

Special Cabinet Meet On Price Rise In Washington

Dr Edwin G Nourse chairman of the Presidents Economic Advisory Council warned that the price situation is serious He said he was frankly worried about the inability to lower prices and mounting pressures The cabinet was called for tomorrow with Secretary Kes G Rust noting Nourse would report on the price situation The Economic Council has been reviewing the Horice price rise and met with President Truman for a preliminary discussion as industry profit hopes were voiced.

Washington Ed-win G. Nourse President Economic Advisory Council White House Truman Nourse uPi Kes G. Rust Edwin G. Nourse Ory Council Union Economic Council Rising

Resigns As District Judge In Portland

Portland born John Hunt Hendrickson, a Multnomah county district judge with twenty years on the bench, resigns due to health effective May 21 after a planned vacation. He will return to the bench until retirement. editorial praise notes his public service as lawyer, teacher, and judge.

John Hunt Hendrickson Portland Oregon Multnomah County HS Health Hendrickson Frederick John D. Hend A. Ames Carroll H. Henddrickson Henfore Harvard Law School Iail Reed College Univer of Oregon Extension American Institute of Banking Northwestern College of Law Trinity Epalchur Episcopal Diocese of Oregon Trinity Ana Sneil Oreoni Hendrickiit

King of Denmark Reports Heart Attack Recovery

A Danish king aged 76 suffered a heart attack with breathing difficulties but has been ordered to rest and is described as recovering. A royal court source said the attack was severe and the monarch is expected to recuperate.

Denmark Moon

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