Frost dangers loom for Easter fruit crops
Journal reports a cold snap warning for county fruit growers with frosts possible Sunday night and Easter Monday. Temperatures forecast 26 to 32 degrees with 20 to 30 mph winds, threatening buds on apples while peaches remain less exposed. Easter Sunday expected sunny with highs in the 50s. Friday night saw 39 degrees after a 78 degree day. Final preparations for sunrise services continue countywide as offices reopen after Good Friday.
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Easter egg hunt at Her Park hosted by Kiwanis Club
About 1,000 youths are expected to attend the Kiwanis Easter egg hunt at Her Park Monday afternoon. Boy Scouts hide 1,800 dyed eggs from 10 to 1. Police direct traffic. Children split into two age groups 4 to 7 and 8 to 12. Six prizes plus a grand cup for the egg count. Penny pitching closes festivities. Arles K. Taylor chairs the event.
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Kiwanis Club
Arles K. Taylor
Suspected Robberies Across Cities Linked by Loot
In Morgantown West Virginia April 16 state police Lt R W he les said Roy Mann 28 admitted taking part in the holdup of two Baltimore banks that netted 3000 and 33060. About 2490 in cash and some loot recovered at a Sabraton house linked to the Baltimore robberies. Mann was arrested yesterday.
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Baltimore
Express Men Return To Work After Seven Week Stoppage
York April 16 four rail express workers end a five week strike and return to work after a Monday vote at a Metro area meeting. Three thousand drivers idled in the dispute also will be affected. In Rockville, Rockville Sub Co worker Bell, 63, of Gaithersburg, crushed his left hand near an electric saw and was treated at Suburban Hospital.
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Ad Railway Express
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Gaithersburg
Rockville Sub- Co
Rockville
Housing bill in Congress aims to ease slums and build units
The Nation Today reports Congress debates a public housing bill with goals to clear slums, fund 810000 housing units in six years, and provide loans to poor farm families. Supporters say private builders cannot supply low income housing while critics warn of socialism. Belgian plans note Belgium will claim most German territory but retain minimal areas to connect villages by road.
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Michigan
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Dewitt Coombs Surrenders After Fatal Home Breakin
In Merrick New York, 22 year old Dewitt Coombs killed Francis Fay 53 during a gun battle in a cellar stairway and then barricaded himself in the Fay home. Police and deputies surrounded the residence with tear gas and shotguns for about an hour before Coombs surrendered after pleading for forgiveness and promising safety for Fay’s daughter Rita and her sister.
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Dewitt Coombs
Coombs
Wantagh
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Francis
Fay
Long Island
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Rita
Betty
Not Hopeful Of Reductions In Government Spending
Wreathington April 16 IP Some top Republicans in the Senate expressed doubt that the drive to cut government spending will advance. An unnamed GOP leader predicted no meaningful cuts this session, warning possible tax boosts. Senator Taft Ohio said he is hopeful but not optimistic about trimming federal expenses. Another anonymous leader said he will not propose cuts beyond Democratic suggestions.
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May Save Sight Of Douglas Left Eye
Southampton England April 16 P American Ambassador Lewis W Douglas leaves hospital with hope that his injured left eye may be saved. Specialists will continue treatment at his London residence. Both eyes bandaged since a fishing accident twelve days ago, right eye protected to prevent strain. He wears dark glasses as he departs.
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Southampton
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Lewis W. Douglas
London
Correction on University of Maryland student government race
An Associated Press dispatch in Thursday’s News datelined College Park incorrectly said John Holter of Jefferson was eliminated from the University of Maryland Student Government presidential nomination. Holter was nominated and will face Joseph Tydings in the April 27 election.
Lovable Wallace Beery Dead at 1890s Heart Ailment
Beverly Hills Calif Apr 16 Wallace Beery beloved by movie goers for his good humored hard boiled roles died last night of a heart ailment He had been in pictures 36 years and was conscious to the time of his death at his home His divorced wife Rita Beery brother Will Beery adopted daughter Carol Ann and nephew Noah Beery Jr were at his bedside He had undergone hospital treatment last Nov 19 after heart strain during a trip to his lodge in Jackson Sale Wyoming Born in Kansas City he joined a circus at 16 and began film work in 1913 He was among the ten best money making stars in 1932 33 34 35 and 40 and survived the transition to sound films He appeared in Chinatown Nights Tugboat Annie The Bad Man Barnacle Bill and later This Man s Life He was married twice first to Gloria Swanton divorced in 1918 and second to Rita Gilman They adopted Carel Ann the daughter of her cousin In recent years he limited his work to two films yearly
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New York
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Gloria Swanton
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San Fernando
Brigham, Utah
Jackson Hole
Millions Attend Easter Dawn Services Across Nation
Millions of Americans will attend dawn Easter services outdoors from mountains to seashore. Crowds range from tens of thousands in Wichita mountains Oklahoma to 75,000 in Washington, 65,000 in Chicago, and 60,900 in Pasadena with nationwide radio and international broadcasts.
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U S Relief Worker Freed By Czechs
Prague April 16 Miss Vlasta Vraz American relief worker freed from a Czechoslovak prison after three days incommunicado She said she was detained during an inquiry into others political activities The embassy pressed for early release and to be informed of charges against her Vraz who headed Pragti office of American relief for Czechoslovakia had distributed about 4 million dollars worth of aid since 1945 The release ordered by Acting Foreign Minister Fierlinger aimed at improving U S Czech relations Police still regard her as guilty of dealings with opponents of the Communist led government
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Berwyn
King of Kings Final Showings at Tivoli Theater
The Cecil B. DeMille film The King of Kings depicting the life of Christ concluded five Holy Week showings at the Tivoli theater hosted by the Frederick City Ministerium. Admission was free with an offering collected totaling 694 dollars 81 cents from an estimated 4500 attendees.
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Frederick City
Chemical Bullets To Kill Cancer Are Being Studied
Alton L. Blakeslee reports from Detroit that chemists study 1000 chemicals for cancer effects in mice, finding four or five show any action. Three originate from mandrake root, with purified variants less toxic and similarly active. Atomic arrangement influences efficacy, suggesting action via cancer cell enzymes. research aims to reveal how and why to create better compounds.
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Associated Press
Detriot
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M. J. Shear
Virginia Downing
Ezra M. Greenspan
Ross C. Maccardle
Adrian Perrault
V. Waravdekar
Donald L. Vivian
Slain Loneliness Case Ends in Confession in Dover
Dover police say a 10 year old boy and his mother confessed to murdering 70 year old Wade Woodbridge of Bedford Virginia, after a lonely hearts meeting. The body was buried in a pig pen, burned, then dumped in Dover. Other suspects include Robert Vernon Brennan, his mother Inez Gertrude Brennan, and Raymond Brennan. The October 10 slaying was discovered recently after a Virginia relative reported missing correspondence.
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Herbert Barnes
Delaware
Wade Woodbridge
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Kire Becomes Free Republic
Dublin proclaims the Free Republic of Ireland on Easter Monday at the GPO O Connell Street with Independence Day marked on the anniversary of the Easter rebellion. The proclamation follows a December repeal of external relations empowering Irish diplomats abroad and honors those who died for self government.
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Milk cuts ordered in Virginia across five regions
The Virginia State Milk Commission has ordered price declines of one to two cents per quart in five marketing areas over the past month. Three areas saw cuts authorized yesterday, marking a statewide move to lower milk prices amid a broader trend in the Old Dominion.
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Green Worms Threaten Palm Springs Crops
Riverside April 16 farmers near Palm Springs fight a two week battle against green worms eating crops. Agricultural Commissioner WH Wright says damage is limited so far due to dusts and sprays. Caterpillars larvae of the sphinx moth reach 11 to 444 inches and threaten fields between Palm Springs and Indio, 40 miles south.
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GOP Demands Full Discussion Of Atlantic Pact
Senator Taft said Republicans will force full discussion of the North Atlantic security pact in response to Democratic criticism of Senate delay on economic recovery aid. Taft defended the treaty as more important than Truman’s economic controls and rejected claims of a roadblock strategy.
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Senate
Taft
Ohio
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Rhode Island
Truman
GOP
Survives Jump From Golden Gate Bridge
Robert L. Niles 22 of Oakland California survived a 248 foot plunge from the Golden Gate Bridge using a parachute and rope after defying a judge. He slid down the rail to clear girders and descend aided by the chute opening at 200 feet.
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Robert L. Niles
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Plane Carries 100000 Pound Load on Test Flight
Fort Worth Texas April 16 a Convair XC-99 twin took off and flew about three hours with a 100000 pound load the greatest weight ever aloft Ray O Ryan Convair division manager said Convair built the craft gross weight 277000 pounds including the test load Ryan called the flight highly successful.
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Episcopal Bishop Dies In Hospital Easton
Episcopal Bishop William McClelland died at Memorial Hospital after months of illness. He led the Diocese of Easton for nine years with residence in Easton, governing Maryland's Eastern Shore. The report notes his heart ailment as the cause.
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William McClelland
Memorial Hospital
Maryland
Cliff Slide Destroys Dock Inspires Salmon Beach Panic
A 300 foot cliff section loosened by an earthquake plunged into Puget Sound near Salmon Beach in Tacoma Washington. An eight foot wave ripped a private dock and boats, scattering a frightened community of about 300 residents with no reported injuries. A Coast Guard cutter stood by for emergencies as fears of a further quake lingered.
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Coast Guard
Woman Hurt In Collision On North Market Street
Roland UW Myers was charged with reckless driving and inadequate brakes after his car struck two parked vehicles on North Market Street around 11:30 p m Friday. His wife Mary E Myers was treated for shock and a head contusion at Frederick Memorial Hospital and discharged after first aid. Estimated $400 damage covered three cars including Myers vehicle. Officer Alton Twentey investigated. Troopers Richard Myers and Arthur Rudy helped at the scene.
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Jefferson
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Mary E. Myers
Frederick Memorial Hospital
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Market Street
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Seventh Streets
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Amsville
Charles F. Lakel
Rt. 2
Frederick
Richard Myers
Arthur Rudy
State Police
Airlift Sets Berlin Supply Record Despite Blockade
Berlin April 16 The Allied airlift delivered 12 8339 tons of supplies in the 24 hours to noon, an amount equal to 22 freight trains and more than 50 percent above the prior daily record. The week’s tonnage also set a new high, continuing under blockade restrictions.
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Hagerstown Process Cuts City Gas Costs
Hagerstown officials report a sewage plant gas recovery scheme saves about 5,184 dollars yearly. The system reclaims 25,000 cubic feet of gas daily, using 20,000 for heating and sludge digestion while 5,000 is vented. If bought commercially, monthly costs would total 432.90 dollars.
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All American To Open New Service April 25
All American Airways will start April 25 two eastbound and two westbound schedules on its Washington Baltimore to Wilmington Philadelphia route. Intermediates include Easton Cambridge Salisbury Georgetown Dover. A second service begins May 23 between Pittsburgh Cincinnati with stops at Steubenville Wheeling Marietta Parkersburg and Athens.
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All American Airways
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