Frederick County Court House to Observe Standard Time
Local reports indicate Frederick County Court House and several county offices will switch to standard time at 12:01 a.m. on April 27. The Frederick County Roads Board and other city and county offices are expected to follow the lead, with railroads and Ohio offices aligning as well.
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Frederick County Court House
Frederick County Roads Board
Court House
Commissio
Distri
Cumberland
Ohio
Taft Truman Agree On Prices With Caution On Wages
The presidents Taft and Truman reach consensus on high prices and warn against wage hikes before acts to lower costs. Taft as Senate Finance Committee chair signals continued study of the economic report and policy paths amid inflation concerns.
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Taft
Senate House Committee On the
Farm Products Futures Staging Boom Expands Trading Reach
Washington reports a surge in farm products futures as wool eggs lard potatoes and millfeed hit sustained rates above 325.094 amid growing exchange activity. The momentum reflects broadening market participation and higher price levels across key commodities.
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Washington
Gruner And Three Others Executed
Four men including Bela Gruner were executed at dawn after a long trial. The case involved recent months of proceedings and political tension. Authorities confirmed the executions as carried out under the court's order.
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Bela Gruner
Clen
Odener
Market Looks for Recovery Amid Slowdown Signals
New York stock market refracted hopes of a recovery as traders weighed signs of a slowdown in activity and mixed economic data. Analysts cautioned that cautious optimism must face persistent inflation pressures and potential policy shifts affecting equities.
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New York
Entitnes
Baruch Foresees Inflation Turning Point Amid Optimism
In Columbia, South Carolina, April reports quote Bernard Baruch predicting inflation will crest then ease. Baruch warns of a looming fiscal turning point while stressing the need for prudent policy to curb price surges and stabilize markets.
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Columbia
S. C
P— Bernard
Baruch
Major to Speak Here at the Assembly
Advisory committee led by Gen Francis Perrott includes prominent veterans such as Major Francis Imrie a World War II and World War I veteran. Imrie served with Canadian forces in World War I and with the US Army in Germany later worked as editor at the Columbus Dispatch and directed public relations for the state cement firm in 1942.
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Bsg
Francis Scott Pee Imrie
Appea
Francis Perrott
Germany
Chanute Itelligence
Pudms
America
Speperman
Imrie
Columbus
Caio
Dispatch
Ctaie Cement
Trm
Fort Hayes
Bomb Found In Colonial Office Branch In London
A threatening phone call prompted emergency response at a London branch of the Colonial Office. Police searched the War Office area and found no immediate danger after the call. Investigators noted a suspect claim mentioning explosives and possible ground activity.
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Colonial Office
London
Scotlane Vearg
War Office
the War Office
Dov Belawn
Pales
City In Middle Of Low Pressure Area
A fragmented item notes Frederick amid a developing low pressure system with uncertainty about its movement or impact. The readable portion mentions the city in the center of the weather pattern and hints at possible rainfall or storm activity.
To Seize Telephone System In Virginia
The Chesapeake Telephone Company Incorporated moves to seize control of the telephone system in Virginia. The action aims to consolidate operations and secure regulatory approvals for the transfer of assets and management. The filing outlines the planned timeline and the entities involved in the transaction.
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Virginia
King’s Condition Deteriorates Amid Illness Reports
Copenhagen authorities report the Danish king’s condition worsening with fever rising and exhaustion increasing through the day. A physician described the monarch as very tired and called to Amalienborg Palace in the afternoon as updates continued.
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Copenhagen
Denmaick
Apriaes Chas
Amelienbors
First Pay In Ten Days On Thursday
Workers to receive pay checks after 9.50 am Thursday as payroll disruptions from a walkout eased. Regular and emergency long distance calls handled by the on duty supervisory force with few evasion attempts reported. Dial service remains near normal in county towns and manual exchanges while payroll delays continue to affect some staff.
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Additi
Frederick
Ger- Mar
Tydings Named as Hottest Tip in Party Fight
Washington reports April 1 that Tydings is discussed as a top tip for the Democratic ticket. The piece notes party machinery, earlier Kansas Republicans shifting toward Roosevelt and Landon, and hints at internal jockeying around Bridges and Landon.
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Washington
Ceria
N. Timmons
Landon
Kansas
Senator Bridges
New Hamort
Landon Bridges
Governor Lane to Sign Local Bills in Frederick County
The most important bill package before Governor W. Preston Lane Jr includes eight measures authorizing up to 800000 in bonds for water sewer streets airport and public improvements. Other measures would raise Frederick city borrowing limits and extend police limits while reinstating a former chief of police. A county bill fixes a 100 salary for the constable plus auto costs up to 600 yearly and pensions for teachers.
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Frederick City
General Assembly
W. Preston Lane, Jr
Associated Press
Exederick City
Frederick
Thei
Caroline County
Sales Tax Bill Signed by Governor Lane in Annapolis
Governor Lane signed more than 200 acts including a sales tax bill affecting state school funds and teacher pay. The measure excludes foods for off premise consumption and sets district school monies at 3400 per room unit and 20 per pupil with related funding changes.
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Annapolis
Lane
TOE
General Assembly
Board of Public Works
Iegi
Three Hungarians to Die by Strangulation
In Hungary, three condemned individuals face execution by strangulation. The condemned include Dr Giorgy Do, a former member of a republic, aging former Dainixi Veress, and Sandor Andras. The sentence date traces to an underground court established October 31, 1946.
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Hungary
Giorgy Do
Paria Republic
Dainixi Veress
Ndergsround
Sandor Andras
Car accident near New Market leads to hospital care
Fragmentary text indicates a vehicle folded or overturned on a three way near New Market. An individual identified as M. R. moved the car and it was taken to a hospital for repairs and rest.
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New Market
M. R
Frederick Georgetown
Y Hospital
I Hospital
Roosevelt and the Neutrality Act Shifts Before World War II
The article traces U.S. neutrality policy from the Nye Committee’s push for arms restrictions through the 1935 Neutrality Act and its 1937 amendment to cover civil wars. It notes Roosevelt’s 1939 change allowing cash and carry for aggressors and allies, highlighting tensions over aiding Spain and Ethiopia and the drift toward broader war involvement.
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Senate
Nykota
Investi
Germany
Nye
Congress
Roosevelt
Mussolini
Kaly
Ethiopia
Spain
Russia
Nazi Germany
Italy
France
Hitler
Europe
Azi
Britain
Neil
Dismissal Orders Issued As Board Members Stand By
Partial OCR notes announce dismissal orders affecting all board members and agents. Some former members who served with the boards before the draft act are mentioned as ending their posts while others remain on standby at service headquarters.
No Deadlock Break After Stalin Talk
The report outlines Molotov confirming no objection to Austria peace treaty and notes Marshall Stalin talks aimed at unblocking deadlocks. It details meeting duration and participants, signaling potential East West tensions as Moscow conference nears end. A separate note covers a Maryland sales tax suit filed by Attorney Pressman alleging coercion of lawmakers.
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Moscow
V. M. Molotov
Council of Foreign Minister
Russia
Austria
Tate Marshal Tala
Marshalls
America
Germany
Eych
United States
Erecy
Kremlin
Truman
Marshall
Mar
Walter Bedell Smith
Charles Bohlen
Soviet Union
Stalin
U. S
Smithsman
Ambassador Smith
Bohlen
Spasso House
Marshail
Hos
Baltimore
Hyman Aa
Pressman
Baltimore Superior Court
Maryland
Lane
General Assembly
Texas City Ship Explosion Triggers Massive Casualties
A French ship Grand Camp exploded near Texas City causing fires at Monsanto Chemical and nearby plants. The blast leveled parts of the city, sent steel beams miles away, and injured or killed hundreds as residents fled and officials warned of further danger. Police reported a holocaust-like scene with little water to fight fires.
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Tex
Ixpe
Albert Nichols
Harris County Sheriff's Office
Houston
Texas Cay Officils
Fort Crockett
Galveston
Galveston Tribune
Grand Camp
Monsanto Chemical Corp
The
Tribune
Monsanto
the Tribune
Texas City
Texas
Rouen
France
Galveston and
Pelly
W. F. Laddish
Hundreis
Wax Tanks Fire Sweeps Marcus Hook Refinery
A large fire swept a Marcus Hook refinery complex on April 16 starting with a muffled explosion at 5 949 p m. Firefighters from nearby areas battled the blaze for about three hours as tanks and a warehouse were damaged. Strong flames and smoke attracted residents as emergency crews contained the inferno.
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Marcus Hook
For Miles
Clas
Sur Les
Surareas
Chestertown Telephone Strike Ends as Workers Return
The Chestertown telephone strike ends with workers returning to operation at the Chestertown exchange. G Maxwell Armor notes the local area is returning to normal operations and construction pace, while no final act details were given.
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Chestertown
Chestertown Exchange
G. Maxwell Armor
Disiet Commerse
Operators File Strike Notice Amid Talk of Settlement
Maryland telephone workers union announces a 30 day strike notice while negotiations with Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company continue on rate and local issues. A separate traffic union dispute remains unresolved as regional arbitration is discussed. The bill for Greek Turkish aid moves through Congress.
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Toer
Blaryland Telephone Trafic
Margaret C. Weiss
Trafic Worker
Ger
Apdf Laver Schwel- Sal
Zenbach
Federa
B. Hanecke
Vite Press
Poromse
Comnciplee
James M. Yewell
Maryland
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Nuernberg
G. Erhard Milch
Luftwaffe
Chesapeake and Fomae Telephone Company
Ad Federation of Telephone Workers
House Foreign Affairs Committee
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