Americans joiners and Uncle Sam as giant member
Rep. J Glenn Beal surveys U.S. spending on international organizations and publicity staffs, noting 144.6 million in dues and 128.7 million in government contributions, plus 400,000 in England to praise America. He cites waste, coordination gaps, and rising costs in 1949. Also reports Canal Project review timeline by Public Roads and Interior.
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Potomac
Washington
J. Glenn Beal
Maryland
Uncle Sam
United States
Senate Committee On
U. S
England
America
London
State Department
Information and Education
Grosvenor Square
ECA
Public Advisory Board
J. P. Morgan
Bureau of Public Roads
C. and O. Canal
Department of the Interior
Congress
Hit Insurance Taxes Advance In Senate Action
A bill would levy about 112 million dollars in income taxes on life insurance companies for 1949 and 1950. Senate action was by voice vote with few members present, delaying conference with the House to allow reconsideration. The measure amends a January House bill to tax investment income from 1947 to 1949, correcting a 1942 tax quirk that spared insurers for three years.
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Washington
Senate
House
Trash Fire Alarm Near Dill Avenue Endangers Garage
A small trash fire described as an empty orange crab and a smouldering burlap sack was reported at 7 34 p m Thursday. Fire crews including Independent engine United rescuer truck Citizens hose ladder companies responded and extinguished the fire in an alley between Fourth and Fifth streets off Dill avenue. Firemen reported no damage to the wood fence or garage.
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United Rescuer Truck
Citizens Hool and Ladder Companies
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Dill Avenue
Swing Your Partner Lesson Four Ladies Chain Right and Left
Fourth in a series explains basic and advanced square dance figures. The ladies chain starts with two girls across the set joining right hands as they pass. They turn with the man’s help and complete either a half chain or full chain by crossing back across the set. The right and left figure follows with two couples moving across and turning to finish back in home positions.
Swing Your Partner Five The Basic Square Dance Figures
The article teaches square dancing calls starting from two couples in a circle and explains figures like dive for the oyster and lady round the lady. It also notes variations and a sequence of steps, including eight hands over, with diagrams and safety around partners.
Skeletons Of Three Babies Found In Baltimore Fireplace
In Baltimore on April 18 three baby skeletons were discovered in a boarded up row house fireplace. The remains were found wrapped in newspapers dated 1921 and 1923. Neighbors say Charles Schaub’s stepmother Anna reportedly died by gas self harm in 1928 after prior suicide attempts.
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Baltimore
Pj— Palice
Charles Schaub
Anna
Schaub
Sullivan Takes Decision After Night Collision In Oxford
Damage exceeding 200 dollars occurred to cars driven by J Cc Shawn of Route 1 Oxford and John L Sullivan of Williamsport in a collision at Patrick and Jefferson streets around 9 15 p m Thursday. Shawn admitted responsibility. no charges were filed. Officer Norman Trump investigated. Shawn’s car damaged about 200 dollars as he traveled east and tried to turn onto Route 340, cutting off Sullivan traveling west on Patrick.
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J Cc. Shawn
Oxford
John L Sullivan
Williamsport
Patrick
Jefferson Streets
Norman Trump
Shoun
Sullivan
Spy trial sentences for Lubos Elsner and Dagmar Kacerovska
Lubos Elsner received 18 years and Dagmar Kacerovska 15 years for espionage, spreading hostile propaganda, and supplying state secrets to the US Embassy press department chief. Their property was ordered confiscated.
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Lubos Elsner
Dagmar Kacerovsska
Urbana Women's Club Meeting Highlights Apr Event
Urbana Women’s Club met at Mrs J W Briscoe’s home in April with thirteen members and three visitors. Officials and guests presented a health film on cancer awareness, discussed monthly cancer checkups, a health office clinic, a clothing review, and a short course at the YMCA. A covered dish luncheon April 27, a garment review, and a fund drive supported the Verna M Kellar Field House. fourteen members attended the county meeting with reports by officers, a food auction raised 12.90, and refreshments served.
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Urbana
J W Briscoe
Russie Staube
Heath
Charles Colling
Wow. Corbin
County Cornet Pta
Thompson
Kiederickety
Amercan Cancer Society
Ballenger
Feacaville
YMCA
Verna M Kellar
Bennett
Betty Phips
Frederick County
Bilscee
Mare
Miss Ke
Frederick City Homemakers Club Activities and Fashion Study
The News notes the Frederick City Homemakers meetings with demonstrations on frozen foods textile painting and wardrobe coordination led by several members. A national flower show attendance, Easter quiz, and May plans including a style show are mentioned along with a color study on wearing coordinated outfits. Say you saw it in The News.
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Frederick
Mary Myers
Dixon
Cecelia Thomas
Hightman
Hill
Myers
Kuk
Mertin
Washington
Bennett
June Utterback
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Spa
Ladies’ Chain
Br Margot Mayo
NEA
Happy Land
Marie Plage
Fred Scheidergger
Prague
Czechoslovakia
United States Information Service
Margot Maye
Leading Square Dance Authority
NEA Service
Wm. H. Horn & Brother
Philadelphia
Williamson's
N. Market ST
Middleburg
Middleburg Improvement Association
April
Wilton
Cline
Brenswick
Hrunswick Homemakers Club
Frederick City
Muaure
Jean Kemn
Marlowr Cline
Park Ave
Ralph
Son Roy H Walter
Elgin
J. W. Walter
R. D. No
Emmitsburg
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