City considers air service lease plan for new airport
Aldermen hear a proposal from Airmogis Inc to lease city land for a 5 to 7 year term with cancellable options and annual rentals designed to amortize airport outlays. The plan includes building air service and public use while funding a detailed survey and engineering study before proceeding. City officials note break-even timing and review existing contracts with CAA approval uncertainties.
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Ofer Wo Frederic
Caries Alien
Repa Maz Tang Corporation
Aeronautics Admini
Star Gate
Usuadie
Allen
Air
W_ Reymond Walter
CAA
Airgoris, Inc
Civ
Lford C. Culler
Walter Committee LetGerz
T. Eddee Grove
Trarman Ael Ney i
Alien
Indictment and strikes span Washington to city roads
Federal Grand Jury indicted Gerhart Eisler on charges of swearing to false statements while seeking to leave the United States in 1940. Striking phone workers entered Payless week as an attorney represented them. A separate collision near Dil Ave and North Street injured drivers Robert L Burgh Dickerson and Edward Glen without charges listed by Officer Carl Rentzel.
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Attos
Dil Avenue
Reet Sim
Wetork
Robert L Bureh
Dick~erson
Edward Ale Glen
Mie
St. Mary's College
Oficer
Carl Rentzel
U S and Russia to Begin Lend Lease Talks
Washington reports Russia will start negotiations toward settlement of the wartime lend lease account totaling 11.1 billion dollars. Ambassador Novikov returns from Moscow to lead Soviet team with U S officials including Lloyd Thorp.
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U. S.russ
Washington
State Department
Russia
Moscow
N. Vietor Xovikey
Te Lard Thorp
Secr
oFice
Russia denounces Truman plan at United Nations
Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko charged that the U S administration sought to hide the unilateral nature of the Greek Turkish aid program by trying to stamp it with United Nations approval. He said Senate amendment by Senator Vandenberg understates multilateral aims and compels Security Council and General Assembly votes on decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Vandenberg Urges Canada to Join Pan American Union
Senator Vandenberg of Michigan urged Canada to join the Pan American Union to complete a united hemisphere. He spoke to representatives of 21 American republics, hoping meaningful fellowship can be achieved soon and a continental integration from the Arctic Circle to Cape Horn be completed.
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Washington
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Canada
Michigan
Arctic Circle
Cape Horn
White House silent on Wallace speeches abroad
The White House refused to discuss potential actions by President Truman regarding Henry A. Wallace and his abroad speeches criticizing U S foreign policy. Presidential secretary Charles Rossiaki dismissed questions as a Wallace matter with no current plan and noted no Senate action or Capitol discussions.
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Washington
White House
Truimen
Henry A. Walllace
U. S
Charlies R. Rossiaki
Wallace
Sena l
Senate
Justice Dept to Review Wallace Case Prompted by House Push
The article notes calls from House members urging the Justice Department to take up the Wallace case. It mentions officials and timelines as pressure grows for federal involvement and potential charges or investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Dept
Wallace
Say Bill Protects Men From Tyranny
A brief memo notes committees debate a bill aimed at safeguarding men from tyranny as part of a legislative session. The reference highlights proposed protections and committee reviews without detailing final passage or outcomes.
Chimney Fire Extinguished At East Eighth Street Residence
Fire crews from the Juniors Citizens Truck Company and United Rescue Truck extinguished a chimney fire at Avery Clark’s East Eighth Street residence. Booster streams aided the effort after a 12 45 alarm.
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Ciizens Truck Company
United Rescue Truc
Cii
Avery Clark
Eighth’ Street
Ten County Tax Sale Totals and Redeemed Property Details
The sale listed numerous parcels across Urbana Petersville Brunswick and Thurmon districts. One Urbana property redeemed before the auction closed reducing the net count. Parcels included 2613 acres wooded land in Stewan Urbana sold to Edward Storm for 200 dollars, 58 acres wooded land in Urbana sold to Frank Warner for 300, 3.25 acres in Hau Harbaugh sold to Harvey Harrington for 35, and several other small parcels with prices ranging from 10 to 63 dollars. Co Treasurer James H. Falk and attorney Holter oversaw the proceedings in the Court House corridor.
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Glenn Trout
Reuben Forman
Urbana
Paul Geisber
Tomont
Hauvers
Burk Je
Pee E
Brunswick
Stewan
Urbana i
Edward D. Storm
John Whit Urbana
Wi Warner
Frank Warner
Ey Harbaugh
Haudeb
Harvey A. Harrington, Jr
Hazel Bay Banks
Petersville
Harrington
B. C. Turner
Mr. Harrington
Ralph W. Miller
Thurmons
Amos A. Holter
Albert W. Debt Harrington
Seventh and
Eighth Avenues
D Street
Hezekiah Monroe
Emm R. Bowlus
James H. Falk
Mr. Holter
Court House
Overseas Aid Drive Outlined
Hundreds of worshipers in Frederick attended a drive pamphlet distribution on a Sunday to explain an overseas relief effort. The interdenominational campaign, planned for April 26, aims to raise funds and support through church channels and broader community involvement.
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Frederick
Frederick City
Blenke
Brief Court Session Report From Local Proceedings
A brief court session records Bradda facing charges of speeding and drunkenness with penalties including a $10 fine. Trooper G H DeWitt arrested a suspect on a warrant and noted collateral forfeitures by E Earl Remsburg of Buckeye town and George F Esterly of Frederick for fines and costs. Route 2 registration card violations cited with costs assessed. Alton Y Bennett presided.
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Peoples
Tndergunlytery Brand
Bradda
Stanley Russell Kidd
G. H. DeWitt
E. Earl Remsburg
Buckeystown
George F. Esterly
Frederick
DeWitt
Alton Y. Bennett
High Court Ruling Impacts Veterans Job Seniority
The Supreme Court ruled that the Selective Service Act does not guarantee veterans seniority on old jobs. The decision came on appeal by the United Automobile Workers and the company argued the ruling would affect hundreds of thousands of non veterans as well as veterans. Justice Jackson dissented, joined by Justice Theing.
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Washin
Supreme Court Today
Aylos
Jackson
United Automobile Treunion
Dec
CIO To Aid Phone Strike
Washington reports the White House says telephone strike talks are in the Labor Department’s hands. The National Federation of Telephone Workers plans to appeal to President Truman while officials seek a labor settlement as Bell System units face bargaining delays.
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Washington
White House
Labor Department
Wits
CIO
National Federation Telephone Workers
Truman
NFIW
Joseph A Beirne
Bell System
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Long Lines
Bell
Federation To Name Officers Wednesday
Mrs. Calvin EB. Scnildknecht of Wissex is the nominee for president of the First District of the Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs. The federation’s annual meeting and luncheon are scheduled at 10:30 am on Wednesday with local clubs supporting the event.
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Calvin EB. Scnildknecht
Wissex
Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs
Frederick
Deeds Recorded In Clerk's Office For Several Property Sales
Deeds show Harry T. Krantz and Edward B. Mensell transfer a property at 35 East Church Street for about 9000 dollars. Howard B. Smith and Harold S. Miller sell to Carl Franzer a Braddock district tract of 107 acres with improvements for about 6009 dollars.
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Harry T. Krantz
Mirs
Edward B. Mensell
East Church Street
Howard B. Smith
Harold S. Miller
Carl Franzer
Braddock
Long Range Four-Power Treaty Proposal Backed
U S Secretary of State George Marshall proposes immediate appointment of plenipotentiaries to negotiate a 40 year four power treaty to demilitarize Germany. He seeks in principle agreement from the Soviet Union with details to be worked out later. British and French positions vary as talks unfold at the Council of Foreign Ministers in Moscow.
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Moscow
P—Tc. S
Marshall
Council of Foreign Ministers of Plenipotentiaries
U. S
George Marshall
Soviet Union
VM. Molotov
Council of Foreign Ministers
James F. Byrnes
Byrnes
Paris
Molotov
Moscow Radio
Britain
United States
Council
Georges Bigault
France
Byrd Expedition Returns Aboard the Solar Olympus
Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd and other leaders of the Navy Antarctic expedition return aboard the Solar Olympus. The vessel docks at the Potomac river naval facility with a two star flag honoring the two rear admirals. Richard H Cruzen commands the task force and an honor guard meets the group.
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Washington
Richard E Byrd
Navy
Naval Factory
Potomac River
Richard H Cruzen
Navy Land
Assessors Begin Work in New Market District
Assessors have started a new property reassessment in Walk and Mt Pleasent areas with two county officers reviewing and valuing parcels. Officials report significant countywide construction and an ongoing yearlong assessment cycle remains to be completed.
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New Market District
Hav
Walk
Mt. Pleasent
Ots
Bana and
Buckey Theas Ig
Trey
Queen Elizabeth Aground Off Southampton Harbor Entrance
An official reports the Cunard White Star liner Queen Elizabeth aground near Southampton harbor entrance. Crews assess situation as the vessel remains fixed at low tide with navigation teams monitoring options.
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Southampton
Eng
Cunard
White Star
Elzabe
Southampton Harbor
Earthquake Recorded at Boston College Seismograph
A strong earthquake was recorded today at 2:01 a.m. eastern standard time at the Boston College seismograph station in Weston Massachusetts. The event was logged by the university's instrument as a notable tremor. No damage reported.
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Weston
Mass
Boston College Seismograph
Trusteeship on Pacific islands tests U.S. governance
Washington analyzes how to govern Guam Saipan and other islands under trusteeship. Key questions include military needs versus native rights, possible civilian administration, and which federal departments will manage policy and economy. Navy leaders estimate a 5 million dollar annual budget for trusteeship with room for education and a push toward self sufficiency.
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Washington
NEA
Ed Nations Security Council
Wslaunds
Congress
Fors
Ats
Gove
Alaska
Virgin Islands
Pacific Islands
Departments of Agriculture and Commerce
Rhode Island
U. S
Marshall
Mariana
Caroline Islands
Guam
Labor curb clash tests Truman as Congress moves bills
In Congress Republicans push labor restriction bills far beyond Truman proposals. A veto is likely if the measures reach the president, who faces a choice between signing a tough law or risking further labor unrest and political fallout with Republicans pressing for action. Senator Aiken supports a piece by piece approach.
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James Marlow Washington
Congress
Truman
Republica
Mr. Truman
House
Senate
Repubican
Janua i
Cannes
Hrruman
Aiken
Plane Reaches Shanghai on 83 Hour Round The World Bid
The Kernolds flight landed at Kaingwan north of Shanghai marking a record attempt of 83 hours. The A 26 bomber completed the 20 000 mile route leg in 33 hours after leaving New York as the crew pressed for a new round the world time. Bank directors named to Frederick town Savings Institution meet to elect officers after re election of nine directors including Doll Cramer Lough Bowers and Zimmer in.
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Shanghai
Kaingwan
Hetes
New York
Fredericktown Savings Institution
James E. Doll
James H. Cramer
Charles W. Lough
G. Hunter Bowers
Alfred G. Zimmerman
Holden S Felton
Roger R. Rice
F. Ross Myers
Clyde E. Thomas
Market plunges as investors push stocks to fresh lows
Active selling drives New York stocks to new lows across major indices. Traders encounter broad declines with several leading issues falling further as markets react to ongoing selling pressure and cautious sentiment.
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New York
Enis
GMC Grants 15 Cents Wage Increase for 30,000 Workers
General Motors and United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers reach a 15 cent hourly wage rise for over 30,000 employees across Frigidaire Delco Packard units in Dayton Warren and Rochester. Seven holiday pay days included with 7.5 cents from the raise to cover holidays and other costs. Ratification needed by UE locals by April 21. negotiations to continue on health welfare and retirement plans.
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Detroit
al Motors Corporation
Ited Electrical, Radio and
No Workers of America
UECIO
International Union
General Motors
Frigidaire
Dayton
Delco Products
Packard Electric
Warren
Delco
U. S. Air Defense Left Vulnerable to Surprise Attack
An unofficial survey finds wartime air defense largely dismantled. Washington notes that long range bombers and smuggled bombs remain threats while radar networks are fragmented after demobilization, risking uncoordinated detection and response across coasts borders and interiors.
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Washington
United States
War Department
Bartlett F. Johnston Sr dies suddenly in North Carolina
Bartlett F. Johnston Sr 65 of Eccleston father of Rev Samuel S Johnston rector of All Saints church died suddenly Sunday in Pinehurst North Carolina He was president of B F Johnston Construction Company of Baltimore and presided at a North Carolina Chapter Cincinnati Society banquet He is survived by four sons and a daughter and funeral services were to be held at St Thomas Church in Garrison Forest Baltimore later today
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Bartlett F. Johnston
Eccleston
Samuel S. Johnston
All Saints Church
Pinehurst
N.C
Johnston
B. F. Johnston
Cloverdale
Princeton University
Princeton Ivy Club
Maryland Club
Baltimore Club
Whitridge
Dewitt B. Casler
Edward Guest Gibson
Bartlett F. Johnston Jr
J H. Eccleston Johnston
Andrew ¥. Johnston
Baltimore
Mr. Johnston
Frederick
Caroline Brooks Johnston
St. Aomasss Church
Garrison Forest
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Expedition
Peter Edson
Washington Correspondent
Nave
William F. Jennings
Jean Sings
Hawaii
Korea
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T. SS
Var
Charles Plunkert
East Fifth Street
Charles H
Kilinehart
Alle
Fraz Dorsey
Simmons
Plunkert
Smith
James
Long
Westminster
GMC
U.S
B. F. Johnston, Sr
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