Gasoline From Coal Plan Sparks Pittsburgh Era Shift
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company plans a $120,000,000 plant to convert coal into gas by 1950 or 1951, signaling a push to turn western Pennsylvania coal into energy for Pittsburgh. If coal can yield gasoline cheaper than refining imported petroleum, it would ease dependence on U.S. oil. coal supplies are vast, potentially lasting two millennia.
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Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company
Vania
Consolidation Coal Company
Bird Songs Of Spring Awakens Joy In Nature
The article celebrates bird songs as a sign of spring and renewal. It praises the cheerful melodies of small warblers as uplifting, comforting even on cloudy days, and urges readers to feel happy and love life as nature returns to growth.
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News
A Frederick 1897 column notes an enthusiastic meeting of patriotic and fraternal societies urging Cuban independence. The Board of Aldermen plans April 15 and 16 elections on water-supply matters and mayoral race. A Owens Owls group prepares a musical social, officers listed, and a Black Rock picnic is planned. A fatal or serious injury during a residence era incident is hinted with a Mr Luther Gombder event.
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Frederick Independent Hall
Cuba
Board OF Aldermen
Frederick
Yearie
the Owls
Beard
L. Rice
Bur. C. VanFossen
P. Tobias Kuhn
Black Rock
Gombder
Luther
Registra Biser
Frederic High School Faces Gettysburg In Opening Loss
Twenty years ago this April 9 1927 Frederick High School opened with a 15 to 3 defeat by Gettysburg High School. Cadet winger Renn and Hici led the Cadets while Weddie starred for Frederic, as pressing details note a contract for extensive improvements in Maryland and the citywide speed limit rule changes.
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the News
Maryland
Frederick High
Gettysburg High School
Cadet Iinger
Renn
Hici
Frederc- Weddie
Army Navy merger plan sparks debate on unification risks
Washington April 8 NEA A new argument against unification of the U S armed services contends a merger would create a military dictatorship threatening American democracy. Critics warn a single defense secretary and a powerful joint staff could centralize power, with civilian control at top levels possibly eroded.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
U.S
Armed Services
Capitol Hill
Eis
Congress
Alabama
Army
Navy
Secretary of National Defense
Air
National Resources Board
National Security Council
War Production Board
U. S
Hitler
Germany
Oint Sisk
U. 5
Kaitt
France
Gus- Fhus
Social Situations A Telephone Conversation Study
A brief report notes a telephone exchange involving a woman and social etiquette. It describes how appearances and manners influence conversation, highlighting polite cues and expected social behavior in casual calls.
Weather fragment for April day and temperatures
Incomplete forecast notes open with temperatures and moon times. Contains several garbled figures for highs and lows, moonrise and moonset, plus comparisons to prior year. Data is unreadable in parts and cannot be fully interpreted.
Shaking Down Federal Officeholders For Dinner Persuasion
Washington, April. A $210,000 dinner where federal officials lobbyists and politicians pay $100 a plate to hear a speech like President Truman s last Saturday night. The setup aims to fund the Democratic campaign while avoiding direct per person gifts. Truman’s veto threat on tax cuts shadows 1948 calculations and GOP effort to push reductions. Representative O Toole notes many Democrats supported Republican tax bills amid pressure for lower taxes. The piece argues Truman s stance may undermine his party despite a large budget surplus and reduced government expenses.
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Washington
Truman
Democratic Party
Selcis Sigu
Poltigan
Tremas
Ruman
Representative O'Toole
New York
Rcai
Weddings In D Mc Engle Green Pair In Walkersville
Miss Doris Engle wed Robert G Green in a two o'clock ceremony at the Grade Evangelical and Reformed church Walkersville with a Easter decorated church. The bride wore a navy suit and white orchid corsage. Attendants wore steel blue and pink rosebud corsages. A reception followed at the bride’s home then a trip through the New England States.
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Charles Correll
Correll
L. Brant Morgan
Frederick
New England States
Green
Frederick High School
Frederick Tron and Steel. Inc
LU. S.A
New Market
Ann Peter Lee Hout
New Marke
And
Emmitsburg
Elias Lutheran Church
Philip Bower
Roland Frock
Ruth Shutt
James
F Costas
Kerwin B. Roche
Charles Fickes
Thomas Fickes
Jennie Bell
Gertrude Ludwig
Kulx Miller
Ethel Hughes
Margaret Brown
Roscoe Shindledecker
Grace Vaughn
Virginia Vaughn
Ruby Smith
Roy Bollinger
Carri Hartzell
George Delphey
Grace Keckier
Cletus Grinder
Anna Mae
Louis Jane Linn
Ruddell Rodgers
Lawson Herring
Miss Eader Weds Grayson S Barrier in Frederick
Miss Charite Eader daughter of Charles Sn Gua Suil 3 5 and corsage of ed sweet peas married Thursday evening. The couple resides at SIL East Third Street. Barker, graduate of Towson State Teachers College, taught at Frederick High School and last year was chosen to teach sanitation for elementary and junior high schools.
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Chari Te E. Eader
Frederick County
Charles Sn
Charles Frederick Jamesioun
Ford
Wakefield
Sil East Third
Barker
State Teachers’ College
Towson
Western Maryland College
Frederick High School
Elementas
Phone Rate Hearing Opens in Baltimore
Baltimore witnesses for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company appeared before the Public Service Commission to seek permanent rate increases totaling 12 100 above the temporary rise. The PSC studied a 5 300 500 permanent post while testing four temporary advances. Baltimore subscribers face monthly bills rising from 23 cents to 1 50 more. Company counsel argued wage increases justify higher rates. union demands could push the increase to $3 per month per line. The case unfolds with no clear outcome yet.
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Baltimore
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Public Service Commission
PSC
Oider Way
Com Pa
Unse
War Department finalizes plans for returning war dead
Washington April 9 The War Department has completed plans to bring home soldiers sailors and Marines who gave their lives. The Graves Registration Service under the Quartermaster Corps guarantees positive identification using dog tags dental exams prints and x rays with central identification points and FBI help. Families may choose burial overseas or in the United States as standard policy aims to eliminate any risk of misidentification and delays while addressing unfounded rumors about substitutions.
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Washington
War Department
Quartermaster Corps of the Army
U. S
United States
Army
FBI
Amy
Gus
Cressas
Wirth
Erstors
Catawba County Salutes English and Vocational Guidance Graduate
A brief notice from Catawba County Salisbury honors a graduate recognized for English studies and vocational guidance at Frederick. The commendation highlights the graduate's achievements and future prospects in regional education and career preparation.
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Ot Catawba Salisbury
Frederick A Graduate
Easter sunrise service attendees listed in Arlington VA
Frederickson residents Amos H. Elliott E. C. Howard M. Albaugh Sr W. Harry Schroeder Albert J. Coblentz Marion S P C attend the Easter sunrise service of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar at Arlington National Cemetery. Roscoe E. Curtis from Waynesboro PA Richard K. Rice Beary A Trman of Highfield Berks Dale Wise visits Keedysville Arthur Fauble and Westley Bettsboro VA with fever Herley Theodore Harley Brunswick City and Mrs Roy C Meaner of Frederick Mr and Mrs Harry D Radcliff of Dill Avenue husband spent weekend here returning to Carneys Point later this week.
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Knights Templar
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington County
Beary A Trman
Highfield
Harry D. Radcliff
Dill Avenue
Carney's Point
Dorothy Dix Says Dear Dorothy Dix
A reader praises a husband with humor patience gentleness and practicality while noting three years of a happy honeymoon like faith over conflict Dorothy Dix applauds the match and outlines admired qualities of a good partner urging gratitude to fate for the union
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Dorothy Dix
Glad Sre
Self Help and Tax Talks Sparked by Marital Roles
A column exploring marriage dynamics and a reader question about love and financial support, followed by a Chicago tax talk on community property laws. Officials discuss how marital earnings and property could affect tax filings to reduce rates.
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Chicago
Missouri
Michigan
Colorado
Indiana
Ships collide off Cape Henry injure crew in fog
The American Farmer and the collier Pittsburgh Seam collided about 50 miles northeast of Cape Henry at 9:36 AM. The freighter sent SOSs as Coast Guard stations reported the incident from Norfolk Virginia.
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Norfolk. Va
Pittsburgh
Cape Henry
Coast Guard
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