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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1948

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Housing survey begins to map Frederick veteran needs

The Frederick area launches a housing shortage survey aimed at shaping a legislative program for new veteran housing. Some 4175 veterans will receive forms mailed by the Maryland Veterans Housing Commission with details requested on address, income, ownership, tenancy, and housing needs. Local officials and volunteers assist, with calls to VFW or American Legion posts for form access and mailing options.

Frederick Cour Frederick J. P. Wratt Aryland Veterans Housing Comission G. Ernest Lipps Maryland Terans Commission Representa Veterans of Foreign Wars Merican Legion Home Frederick Y Maryland Vetans Commission Winester Hall Lipps Rmit Maryad Veterans Housing Commission

Dies of Lockjaw In Union Bridge Area

Leon Edward Weitzel Jr aged seven dies Monday night at Frederick Memorial Hospital from a dagger infection attributed to a splinter wound. He was born March 5 1942 died near Union Bridge. Survived by parents sister Arnold Eugene and paternal grandparents. Funeral Wednesday at Union Bridge Methodist Church Rev Donald McIntosh officiating. D. D. Harizler and Seneral directors.

Leon Edward Weitzel, Jr Rand Leon Wetzel Iion Bridge Frederick Memorial Roll County Ary Louise Amnald Eugene Air Elmer Weitzel Union Ridge Ion Bridge Union Bridge Methodist Arch Donald McIntosh Rileyoper Union Idge D. D. Harizler Sen

Hardy Hearing Before School Board Tomorrow

Frederick county Board of Education will hold a hearing tomorrow on charges filed by Superintendent Eugene W. Pruitt against Middletown High School teacher Joseph Hardy. Hardy filed an equity action seeking to block suspension, but no date change has been made and the board will respond to the latest court action soon.

Frederick County Sir. Hardy

Employers must bargain on pension plans under Taft Hartley

The National Labor Relations Board ruled that employers must bargain with employees on pension plans as part of wages and employment conditions. In Inland Steel Company case the board found a violation of Taft Hartley and Wagner acts and ordered bargaining with CIO Steelworkers locals within 30 days after unions meet Taft Hartley registration and oath requirements.

Washington National Labor Relations Board Inland Steel Company CIO Steelworkers

Ruxton Residents Protest Baltimore York Road Route

Nearly 606 residents from Ruxton Riderwood Lutherville and nearby areas gathered at the Church of the Good Shepherd to oppose a new Baltimore to York Pa road. John McFall of the Baltimore County Planning Commission denounced the proposal saying it would irrevocably change the residential community.

Ruxton Baltimore County New Road Baltimore York Riderwood Lutherville Church of the Good Shepherd John McFall Baltimore County Planning Commission State Roads Commission

Wife Arrested On Husband S Complaint In Pennsylvania

Meriam Lingenfelter of Meyersdale Pennsylvania was arrested after a complaint by her husband Howard Lingenfelter charging desertion and neglect of a minor child. State Police said she refused extradition and a 500 dollar bond was sought. The warrant, issued by Judge Willis L Allis at Kingwood Somerset County, was based on information from Brunswick.

Arthur M. Rudy Brunswick Meriam Lingenfelter Meyersdale Pennsylvania Howard Lingenfeler Willis L. Allis Kingweed Somerset County

Maryland Weather Forecast Highlights and Rain Outlook

Local Maryland forecasts show cloudy skies with intermittent rain across Frederick county with a high in the mid to upper fifties. Rain continues tonight and Wednesday with a low near 50. Washington Allegany and Garrett counties expect clouds and intermittent thunderstorms with highs in the upper forties to lower fifties and rain tonight into Wednesday. Low tonight in the mid forties.

Associated Press Maryland Frederick County Washington Allegany Garrett Mulder

Non-Commie Clause Upheld in Taft-Hartley Ruling

A three judge panel in Washington upheld two Taft Hartley provisions requiring union officers to swear non Communism and union financial disclosures for unions using the NLRB machinery. Dissenting judge was E Barrett Prettyman. NLRB counsel called the ruling a boost against Communists in labor. A union spokesman said the case will go to the Supreme Court for final say.

Washington National Labor Relations Board NERB U. S Ben Moore NURB Moore Supreme Court U. S. Circuit Courts of Appeals U. S. District Court Wilbur K. Miller Bolitha J. Laws E. Barrett Prettyman Robert N. Denham NLRB New York

May Resume At Bogota Soon

The 21 nation Inter-American Conference plans to resume in Bogota April 14 after a revolt interrupted talks. A combined press and radio dispatch says sessions will reopen with a ceremony honoring Simon Bolivar. The U S offered to feed delegations and economic talks will be postponed to a later meeting, likely in Buenos Aires.

Washington Bogota State Department Simon Bolivar South America United States Panama U. S Latin America Buenos Aires

State Council To Meet Here In Maryland

The annual meeting of the State Council of Maryland Order United American Men will be held at Pythian Castle Wednesday afternoon and Thursday. About 1,600 members exist in Maryland. Charles H. Davis of Salisbury will preside with James H. Fath of Frederick as treasurer. Francis Scott Key Council No. 48 of this city will be headed by Julius Lochner. New officers will be elected and installed. 35 to 50 delegates are expected.

State Council of Maryland Order United American Men Pythian Castle Charles H. Davis Salisbury James H. Fath Frederick Francis Scott Key Council Julius Lochner

Independent Jewish State To Be Proclaimed May 16

The Zionist General Council plans to proclaim an independent Jewish state in the Holy Land on May 16, the day after the British mandate ends. An internal authority may form the provisional government of the Jewish state following an all-night Tel Aviv session.

Jerusalem Zionist General Council Holy Land Tel Aviv

Zone Rail Traffic Reported Near Normal

Vienna April 13 British and American trains moved normally through the Russian zone of Austria. Military trains cleared check points with little delay. Road traffic between Vienna and the British zone was restricted as Russians demanded identity cards from all personnel above corporal. A colonel was barred from crossing with a four power grey card. Grey cards have been in use two and a half years. British authorities say they will keep refusing to show military IDs at checkpoints.

Vienna Austria Sunl

Potomac State college students strike over expulsion

Keyser West Virginia April 13 Potomac State College students voted to strike in response to the expulsion of a war veteran and a coed for staying out after hours. Pickets lined the main building in rain as classes were reportedly held despite the protest.

Keyser W. Va Potomac State College E. E. Church Church Vernon E. Rankin

Rains Delay Spring Work in Frederick County

Persistent wet weather slows garden tasks across Frederick County delaying early crops such as peas potatoes and onions. Overnight rain reached 0.37 inches by 8:30 am with forecasts for more showers and thunderstorms through midweek. The April total climbs to 2.55 inches just shy of normal for the month.

Frederick County

Short Course Club Sets Tea Date And Plans

Frederick County Rural Women's Short Course Club members met in the old Church street school building to plan the annual tea aligned with National Home Demonstration week May 6. J Homer Remsberg presided. Mrs Roy Crum was named tea chair with registrations for the June 14 19 short course. Hostesses listed include Mrs Elmer Dixon and Mrs Howard Mayne with several local club representatives mentioned.

Frederick County Rural Women's Church Street J. Homer Remsberg Roy Crum Jug Bridge Club Elmer Dixon Howard Mayne Thomas Culler Ballenger Marguerite Burgee Pleasant Grove Lucian Falconer New Market University of Mary

Permits Issued For Four New Residences In Spring Valley

City engineer W. Raymond Walter granted permits for four new homes in Spring Valley subdivision. R. Patrick Turner plans two masonry houses along Motter Avenue at about 11,590 dollars each. James S. P. Trout builds one-story frame houses on Oakwood Drive around 10,500 dollars, and Mrs. Elizabeth Brittain to spend about 9,500 dollars. A frame garage permit for Oakwood Drive costs about 1,400 dollars issued to T. A. Garner.

Spring Valley R. Patrick Turner Mottter Avenue W. Raymond Walter Mir. Turner Motter Avenue Oakwood Drive James S. P. Trout Elizabeth Brittain Turner T. A. Garner

Major Ohio River Flood Is Forecast

Huntington W V April 13 major flooding of the Ohio River and its tributaries was forecast by meteorologist Leroy Stone of the Huntington Weather Bureau. The river was expected to exceed flood levels in Pittsburgh, Parkersburg and Marietta tonight and in Gallipolis tomorrow morning as rains continued.

Huntington W. Va Hood Ohio River Leroy Stone Huntington Weather Bureau Pittsburgh Parkersburg Marietta Gallipolis Ohio-Huntington Ohio Stone West Virginia Clarksburg Elkins Glorgantown

Homemakers Gather for Weather Glove Craft Class

A group of about 30 homemakers meet in the old Church street school building this week for weather glove making. Led by Home Demonstration Agent M Loa Davis and assistant Miss Miriam Leiter, they learn to cut and fit glove patterns to their hands using leather and suede options. Mrs Edward Holaf Niddit, state clothing chairman, oversees with help from Mrs Ruby Sheaier of Middletown.

Church = street M Loa Davis Miriam Leiter Edward Holaf Niddiet State Clothing Ruby Sheaier Middletown

Navy Transport Plane Crashes in Shanghai

A Navy C-47 crashed on takeoff at Kiangwan Field in Shanghai after an engine failure. Fifteen Marines were aboard along with 25 passengers and crew. Maj. J. V. A. Kempson, the pilot, was injured but not critically. The aircraft landed short of the runway and burned after the engine failure.

Shanghai Pawu Navy J. V. A. Kempson Kiangwan Field Tientsin

Marshall Plan Means War. Soviet Official Declares

Soviet colonel Sergei Tulpanov told a German youth meeting in Zeitz Saxony that the Marshall Plan means war and the division of Germany. He compared Truman to Goering and urged workers in the eastern zone to serve the people, not the Nazi past. Allied reports note increased Soviet occupation forces around Berlin and new border controls. Western authorities warn Berlin would be indefensible if faced with a Soviet attack and anticipate rapid capitulation if war erupts.

Berlin Sergei Tulparev Germany Truman Hermann Goering Tulosnov Zeitz Saxony Europe Tulpaney Goering Nazi Germany Tulpanov MVD United States Britain France

Three Months For Assault In Peoples Court Today

William C. Hargett a farm hand near Continental was found guilty of assault and battery and sentenced to three months in the House of Correction by Magistrate Alton Y Bennett. The case followed a wage dispute on Edith Flankigan’s Continental farm.

William C. Hargett Near Continental Hazel T. Burdette House of Correction Alton Y. Bennett Peoples Court Hargett Edith Flankigan Continental Burdette Chambersburg Lewis E. Flock Fisck Helen Bartlow Madison Street Flook Littlestown John P. Cartee Jefferson Street Cartee Robert Bateler I Erick Bateler Ward Washington Cartec Boteler Cary Arthur M. Rudy Gienn E Waltz Libermown Euiiiz Rudy Charles O Kuhn Carrell County First Sat Walter K. May State

All Train Restrictions Dropped In Washington

Government announces the end of all train service restrictions imposed during the coal strike. The decision lifts limits across lines and stations, restoring normal schedules and operations nationwide.

Washington

Communists in Italy Lose Ground in Election Campaign

In the April 18 elections the Communist party sees waning support as they shift from arms insurrection rhetoric. Palmira Togliatti adapts stance on American aid while Christian Democrats intensify campaigning led by Premier Alcide De Gasperi drawing about 100,000 in Florence. A lone bombing at a Communist led meeting in Lizzanelli highlights tensions amid nationwide strikes.

Palmira Togliatti America Parma Haly Togliatti Communist Party Popular Front Lizzanelli Italy Christian Democrats Alcide de Gasperi Piazza Signoria Florence

Damage Suit Involving Milk Truck Collision Near Shepherdstown

Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer weighed a $2,500 damage suit after evidence concluded in Shepherdstown area. Plaintiff Marion Wolford of Hagerstown sought damages for truck loss and milk route sale, against Bertram Enfield and John Theiss of Knoxville. Insurance paid $218.79. claim cites ice and snow and both parties contended they stayed on their side.

Patrick M. Schnauffer Shepherdstown W. Va Marion I. Wol‘ford Hagerstown Service Fire Insurance Company Bertram Enfield John Theiss Knoxville Wolford Enfield Theiss William A. Storm Leo H. Miller Walford E. Austin James

Huge Fund For Planes Sets Stage For Aviation Boom

Washington reports a $2.276 billion emergency allocation to boost next year’s military aviation and guided missile programs. The House Appropriations Committee approved the move, signaling a drive to expand supply for the aviation industry as President Truman had sought a larger overall aviation boost. A second White House request, kept secret until today, was delivered directly to the committee during its session.

Washington Congress House Appropriations Committee Truman White House

Casey Released From Federal Reformatory

Washington reports Eugene B. Casey formerly Secretary to Joe Franklin D Roosevelt was released from Petersburg Federal Reformatory on March 17 after a six month sentence and a $30000 fine for evading income taxes. His release was announced by the Justice Department.

Washington Eugene B. Casey Joe Franklin D. Roosevelt Federal Reformatory Petersburg Justice Department Casey Baltimore

Coal Miners Return to Jobs Amid Strike Fallout

Miners in Pennsylvania and Maryland began returning to work after John L. Lewis urged an end to the 29 day walkout. Production showed variances with some districts at 75 percent as sympathy strikers in eastern Pennsylvania also returned. The contempt of court trial and potential penalties for Lewis loomed as officials weighed penalties and a Bridges backed pension settlement.

Washington John L. Lewis Lewis Pennsylvania Illinois T. Allan Goldsborough Senator Bridges R-Nh Truman Clark Matthew F McGuire Joseph W. Martin R-Mass Bridges Maryland Cumberland Upa

Nebraska GOP Picks Candidate For National Convention

Nebraska voters in Omaha cast ballots to choose among seven candidates for the GOP nomination. Analysts expected Harold Stassen, Thomas Dewey, or Robert Taft to lead. Taft criticized Communist influence and urged farm policy revisions while Dewey and Taft spoke by radio.

Omaha Nebraska Harold E. Stassen Minnesota Thomas ©. Dewey New York Robert A. Taft Ohio Stassen Dever Taft Bogota Colombid Usua

New Midway Girl Runaway Recovered by Police

A 16 year old girl from New Midway, reported as a runaway, was picked up at the Square Corner about 11 50 last night by Officer Boone. She was taken to Montevue pending return to her residence.

Midway Square Carener Boone Montevue

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