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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Apr 14, 1948

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Hearing on Brunswick case tables new of finished milk law

A lengthy Brunswick hearing before the Board of Education charged teacher and athletic instructor Joseph Hardy with neglect of duties and indifference to school programs. Superintendent Eugene W. Pruitt outlined misconduct, including selling merchandise to pupils and improper coaching, prompting consideration of Hardy’s resignation and transfer options. The board discussed witness availability and possible continuations, with cross examination of Frederick High School connections and the principal Davis providing statements.

Ang Brunswickee Board of Education Yoss Jooph Hardy Middletown High School Hools Eugene W. Pruitt John R. Fitzpatrick Hardy Eads Pruitt Berdy Frederick High School Herbert Davis Middletown Midddletown Praitt Lts H Ardy Frederick High Fiddletown H ‘O Fred@ericx Davis Piar Javis Fitzpatrick Circuit Court Pauline Bowlus

Spring Planted Crops Delayed By Weather

The Weather Bureau reports wet weather delayed spring planted crops in the new growing season. The week ended last Friday saw generally dry and warm conditions except for a late cold snap possibly causing some frost damage in the far west.

Baltimore Weather Bureau

Wet Weather May Cause Loss Of Fruit

Weather Bureau notes a long rainy period nears end as rivers rise but stay below flood stage. Potomac at Harpers Ferry sits near 9 feet, Monocacy near bank full. showers boost April total to 3.32 inches with 0.67 inches since yesterday. Pollination suffers in cool wet weather, harming non self pollinating fruit trees.

Weather Bureau Potomac Harpers Ferry Monocacy W. O

Italian Reds Likely To Lose

Rome April 14 The Rome paper Il Messaggero predicted Premier Alcide De Gasperi's Christian Democrats would finish well ahead of the Communists in Sunday's elections. The front page editorial said the Communist led Popular Front would not win. The paper noted Russia’s refusal to discuss Trieste and suggested Moscow abandoned any peaceful Communist victory.

Rome Il Messaggiero Alcide de Gasperi Christian Democrats Il Messaggero Popular Front Dioc Christian Democracy Front Messaggero Russia Trieste Italy Tiair

Striking Students To Meet VA Representative

Striking students at Potomac State College planned a session with a Veterans Administration official to resolve the expulsion of a co-ed and her classmate. Dortha Christopher and Gene Cozzi were dismissed for staying out after hours, prompting a protest by about 300 of 650 students. Everett Gibbs urged a meeting in a neutral location.

Conference Of Brethren Ends Today

The Conference Of Brethren in Maryland concluded today despite rain reducing attendance. Over 200 attended the mass meeting at Frederick Church as Dr M F Zigler spoke on Europe for five years and Dr Raymond F R Peters addressed the group on national crossroads and peace.

Maryland Church of the Brethren Frederick Carl Smith Monrovia National Crossroads Peters General Brotherhood Samuel A. Harley Bir. Harley Pipe Creek Union Bridge District Mission Board

Fire crushes downtown block in Laramie

A fast moving fire tore through Laramie Wyoming downtown destroying seven buildings and damaging ten more. Fire Chief Blake Fanning put losses over 1 million dollars with 35 to 40 people made homeless. Rebuilding aid arrived from Cheyenne Rawlins Fort Collins and Fort Warren plus National Guard and ROTC units to guard against looting.

Laramie Wyo Blake Fanning Town Fire Department Fanning Denis Sped Larache Chevenne Rawlins Fort Francis Warren Wyoming Fort Collins Calo

Giants option Monte Kenney to Minneapolis on recall

The New York Giants optioned pitcher Monte Kenney to the Minneapolis Millers on a 24 hour recall basis. A midgame note reports frequent fires across the U S with alarming incident rates yet no direct connection to Kenney is stated.

Wichita Kas New York Giants Today Monte Kenne Minneapolis Millers

Bradley backs 12 regular divisions with reserves plan

General Omar N. Bradley urged the creation of 12 regular combat divisions backed by organized reserves. He testified before a House committee, arguing the force could grow from about 342000 to 782000 men and clashed with testimony from Air Secretary Symington.

Washington Omar N. Bradle House of Committee On A Bradley Europe Symington

Rats Hold Sway At City Dump On East South Street

Rats described as three cats in size continue to roam the East South Street municipal dump as a hired exterminator fails to arrive by 10 30 this morning. City officials and police had moved to address the rat menace sparked by veterans housing residents a few blocks east. City Attorney Richard E Zimmerman secured the services of a practical terminator while methods remained unspecified.

East South Street Caify South Street Richard E Zimmerman W. R. Walter Zimmerman Frederick

Local Trout Season Opens Tomorrow For Anglers

Anglers will hit streams tomorrow as the trout season opens with forecasts of cloudy morning weather turning clearer. If rainfall keeps streams at normal levels, the season should start auspiciously and license sales are near the usual totals.

Rebels Claim Authority Amid Costa Rica Revolt

Dispatches report rebels in Costa Rica gaining footing as Jose Figueres purportedly forms a provisional government in Cartago, the country’s second-largest city, while reports from Guatemala situate the upheaval in a broader Central American crisis.

Costa Rica Repenere Guatemala Jose Figueres Cartaza San Jose Capital A

Stassen Tops Nebraska GOP Primary For Early Nomination

Nebraska voters in a free for all primary gave Harold E. Stassen a decisive win with 38,520 votes to Dewey 44,818 and Taft 15,079. Vandenberg 5,789 and MacArthur 4,936 trailed as Warren and Martin earned small totals. Delegates pledged on first nominating test favored Stassen, while Dewey and others eyed remaining paths to the nomination.

Inaha Harold E. Stasen Nebraska Grev Thomas E. Dewey New York Dewey Wisconsin Suemo Munney Robert A. Taft Taft Douglas MacArthur Arthur Vandenberg Stassen Vandenberg MacArthur Gov Earl Warren California Joseph Martin Philadelphia Charles Reed Omaha Reed

Taft Expresses Disappointment Over Nebraska Primary

Senator Taft of Ohio says he is disappointed by Nebraska results after incomplete returns show him third behind Harold Stassen and Thomas Dewey. He thanks Senator Butler and supporters and notes Ohio results on May 4 could reverse momentum.

Washington Taft Ohio Nebraska Harold E. Stassen Thomas E. New Taft Butler Guv Dewey Stassen Stascen

Soviets Fail To Attend Plane Inquiry

A British led inquiry into a fatal crash between a British transport and a Soviet fighter plane proceeded after the Russian investigation team failed to appear. Fourteen minutes waited, then the British pressed on with witnesses from German and American sources. The collision is reported to have cost five lives. Among the victims are Americans. Thomas B. McCabe named chairman of the Federal Reserve Board by President Truman.

McEcabe Washington President Truman Thomas B. McCabe Federal Reserve Board

Lewis Goes On Trial On Charge Of Court Contempt

John L. Lewis faced a contempt of court trial in Washington after pleading not guilty to failing to end the coal strike. The UMW leader and the union were previously fined for ignoring a stop order, now under government evidence about the strike’s impact on national safety and industry.

Washington John L. Lewis Big Welly K. Hopkins United Mine Workers Hapkins Tan Goldsborough Goldsborough Lewis Union Supreme Court Gram Morison Hopkins U. S. District Court Room UMW Maryland Sco John Owens CMW William L. P. Burke Miners’ Welfare Fund Welfare Fund W. H Youngs Bureau of M = Bassie Commerce Nelson Lee Smith Federal Commission Arthur H. Gaz Railway Transport Department Ofice of Defense Transportation

Ohio River Flood Levels Surge Across Valley

Wheeling records 38.9 feet as flood waters rise toward 40 feet with 27.9 in Pittsburgh and 50.7 at Huntington. Rains continue across the Ohio valley, though a forecast of fair weather tomorrow offers slight hope to residents in the flood area.

Wheeling W. Va Ohio River Pittsburgh Cincinnati Parkersburg Pt. Pleasant Gallipolis Ohio Huntington Portsmouth Ohio Valley Warwood Dam

Cumberland Flood Scare Believed Over

Cumberland reported the flood scare easing with the Potomac cresting at 16 feet at Wiley Ford bridge and receding to 14.1 feet by 8 am. Wills Creek also fell a foot from the crest. Since Monday, 3.03 inches of rain fell, and more showers occurred overnight. A public sale of estate land in Cumberland raised 33,010 dollars.

Cumberland Potomac Wiley Ford Bridge Wills Creek Court House George H. Baker Catoctin Furnace Air W. Elkins Rhoderick Edward J. Smith Richard E. Zimmerman Emmett RB. Bowls

Warehouse Fire Destroys Wieland Furniture Warehouse

A fire in Baltimore on April 14 destroyed the Wieland Furniture Company warehouse, believed started by a kerosene heater. The incident prompted a national bank statement call from the Comptroller of the Currency for reports as of April 12.

Baltimore Wieland Furniture Company Washington Comptroller of the Currency Today

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Middletown High Brunswick Frederi Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Maple Avenue John B. Funk Georgia Avenue Potomac Street Igm Tokyo General MacArthur Papelli Conference of Brethren Seoul Korea No Coast Gate U. S Dar R. M. Oboyle Richard Sr. O'Boyle Richard F. Kine O'Boyle Poer Sabatit Chicago Adolph J.sabath House of Repraentatives Truman O'Mahoney Dwye Kenneth Wherry GOP Senate Val Peterson Terry Carpenter Frank Sorvel Sen. Taft Brehive
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