Global production trends rise despite US decline in 1949
A United Nations report shows 1949 world manufacturing and mining production up while the United States and India fell. Causes include US coal and steel strikes and India Pakistan Kashmir tensions. Despite gaps, experts expect a continued rise due to growing world population and demand.
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United States
United Nations
Russia
Argentina
India
Pakistan
Kashmir
Beall Seeks New Post Offices Across Maryland Counties
Representative J. Glenn Beall introduces legislation to build post offices in Brunswick Emmitsburg Thurmont and other counties. Washington officials say funds cover site acquisition and planning under a $40 million congressional appropriation. construction funds awaited. Reisterstown slated as first site with five districts to follow. Beall also seeks Lonaconing Hancock Williamsport and Kensington offices.
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J. Glenn Beall
Brunswick
Emmitsburg
Thurmont
Maryland
Post Office Department
Washington
Reisterstown
Congress
Public Works Committee
Beall
Lonaconmg
Hancock
Williamsport
Kensington
Song Of Peace And The Call To Be American
The piece praises the song America as a national anthem of peace and liberty. It urges each citizen to feel ownership of my country not yours or ours and to be an American in every true sense. The author links singing America with hope for end of war and safety for future generations.
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America
Local news and notes from The News column April 15 1790
Fifty years ago reports from The News recount the death of MR THRODONE C DELAPLAINE at his East Patrick street home, his former role in the State legislature, and as father of William T. Delaplaine founder of The News. The Thurmont election featured W. Creeger as board president and several commissioners. A debate at Son Son Emer son Society favored U S support for Japan in its conflict. A towpath bank break on the C and O canal above Bovers warehouse swept away trees into the Potomac. Lawson Bittle resigns from Flook Gaver Co to become bookkeeper for Baker Bros.
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Throdone C Delaplaine
Eits
East Patrick Street
Delaplane
William T. Delaplaine
the News
Thurmont
JW. Creeger
James C Mackley
Frank Hesson
James T Waesche
Charles R Stocksdale
Emerson Literary Society
United States
Janan
Ris
Downes
Cates
Carty and Shank
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Bovers
Potomac
Lawson Bittle
Flook Gaver and Co
Myersville
Baker Bros
Buckeystown
Hood College Rules Students Smoke Ban In Frederick Limits
Twenty years ago from April 13 1930 Frederick news notes Hood College students are barred from smoking within Frederick city limits except in host homes with permission. Miss Lois Town named to Shenandoah Apple Blossom royalty representing Frederick County. Fire rings up 75 acres at Black Rock near Wolfsville on South Mountain. James D Marks to night duty in northwest section after replacing Officer John Gray who resigned. ARHIVE
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Hood College
Frederick
Lois Town
Winchester
Frederick County
Black Rock
Wolfsville
South Mountain
Culler
John Gray
James D. Marks
Jefferson Street
Medical Care Pilot Study Starts Here
A Frederick County pilot study begins to gauge tax funded medical care for the poor. Dr Dean Roberts and Dr Carroll Fasterday supervise the two patient groups eligible for private physician care funded by state money. About 2000 county residents were on service rolls. roughly one quarter will be studied with full exams, lab tests, X rays, and specialty assessments to identify deficiencies and improve preventive care.
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Maryland
Frederick County
Dean Roberts
Bureau of Medical Services
State Department of Health
Carroll FC
Frederick
Wealth Department
US Public Health Service
Medical Society of
One-Time Socialite Dies After Pension Rolls Reveal Past
Los Angeles reports veteran socialite Genevieve Grave once wife of Philadelphia millionaire died in a small apartment. On the state old age pension rolls for ten years, police traced her papers. Her estates and marriages to Charles Theodore Wernway and Olin Finney are noted along with a London divorce and a costly prize greyhounds purchase.
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Los Angeles
Genevieve Grave
Philadelphia
Charles Theodore Wernway
Weernwaa
Olin Finney
Finney
Irene Castle
Joan Sawyer
Rupert Calvert
Baltimore
Truman's dream of peace shapes his foreign and domestic push
In Washington Daybook, Reed Blaine profiles President Truman's steady faith in peace through global trade, reduced tariffs, and anti Communist resolve. It notes his Florida trip to Key West as a chance to refine strategy and explain aims to the nation while defending his political stance as nonpartisan in service to democracy and prosperity.
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Reed Blaine Washington
White House
Blair House
Harry S. Truman
America
Harry Truman
Florida
Washington
Key West
United States
Harry Triman
Miss Margaret Schroeder Weds Minister in Washington Church
The Lutheran Church of the Reformation in Washington hosted the Wednesday evening wedding of Miss Margaret Elizabeth Schroeder daughter of Roy Schroeder University Park. She married Rev Arnold Frederik Keller son of Rev Dr and Mrs Arnold Keller of Wicca New York. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Dr Keller with Rev Dr Oscar F Blackwelder assisting.
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Lutheran Church of the Reformation
Washington
Margaret Elizabeth Schroeder
Roy Steiner Schroeder
University Park
Arnold Frederik Keller
Arnold Frederick Keller
Wicca
N.Y
Keller
Oscar F Blackwelder
Weishaar
Josephine Moser
James Summers
Mt. Airy
George Smith
James G. Horn
Matthew Kerestes
Bernard Lee Gilbert
William Dave Morton, Jr
Frederick
Prince George's Apartments
Hamilton Street
Hyattsville
University of Maryland
Mt. Werman School For Boys
Hamilton College
Mt. Airy Seminary
Edward N. Clingan
Baltimore
Toms Creek Methodist Church
Adam Grim
Marrage
Maurice Fuss
Joseph Ohler
Elizabeth King
Nancy Lee Baumgardner
John Marlin Baumgardner
Ballimore
William Clingan
George Baumgardney
Robert Baumgardner
Wayne Cregger
George Baumgardner
Hanover
Mechanicsburg
New Oxford
Taneytown
Emmitsburg
New York City
Greater Woes Foreseen For Nation's Soft Coal Industry
The nation's soft coal industry faces reduced output and rising unemployment as oil gas and diesel gains cut coal demand. Industry spokesmen predict 50,000 miners and 50,000 transport workers may lose jobs with ongoing mine closings across states including West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
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Pittsburgh
National Coal Association
NCA
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
St. Clarrsville
Democratic maneuvering in Congress over gambling rackets probe
Washington. April 13. Democratic leaders in Congress press a five member special committee to probe crime and rackets, aiming to delay inquiry until autumn elections. Republicans Donnell and Ferguson are watched, while disputes over committee type and member selection fuel the fight to expose underworld influence in New York Chicago and other centers. The piece notes large gambling contributions and calls for a comprehensive inquiry despite political maneuvering.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Congress
America
Senate Judiciary Committee
Judiciary Committee
Barkeley
Senate
New York
Chicago
Kans City
Los Angeles
Maj
Capitol H
Donnell
Misso
Ferguson
Michigan
Congr
Seleing
Repubcans
Jobs Remain Question Mark in Economic Outlook
Washington reports gains in production and buying power for the first quarter of 1950, but unemployment remains a concern. The President's Council of Economic Advisers says expansion is not yet strong enough to absorb a rising labor force, while noting hopeful indicators like higher national income, revived industrial output, and record home building. The group maintained its forecast for a good year, with caveats about slower investment. The report also notes per capita income after taxes at 1323 dollars and consumer prices lower than a year ago.
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Roger W. Babson
New York
America
Dun & Bradstreet
New York City
G. I
J Pub. Fin. Bu. Inc
Washington
Congress
Council of Economic Advisers
Council
Leon Keyserling
Man Pleads Guilty In Assault Case In Peep Court
David Smith of East Leve Street was fined 11 dollars and costs after being found guilty of assault and battery on William H. Freed in Peep Court before Edward J. Smith. Incident alleged April 8 with warrants by Freed. multiple collateral forfeitures listed for parties across Maryland and Virginia. State Troopers William Mutchner and R A Myers assisted.
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David Smith
East Leve Street
Liam H. Freed
Frederick
Edward J. Smith
Smith
County C
Paul B. Rhoads
Freed
Merril E. Thompson
E South Street
Raymond E. H. Mon
Shepherdstown
Norman E. Dickerson
Munc Ind
Herbert L. Myers
Ansonia
David R. Pearce
Monkton
Gary Bo
Hagerstown
William E. Andrews
Balmore
Caeser and the dream of modern telephones
A fragmented historical note contrasts ancient ruler Caeser with modern phones as imagined wings for travel, alluding to no telephones in his time yet praising their imagined reach and travel. The piece, from Lufburro, reflects on technological progress and mobility in a jaunty, editorial tone.
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Caeser
Bac
Minua
N. A. Lufburro
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