Workers Return to Jobs in West Md After Phone Strike
Operators at the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company report a easing of the two week strike. Many employees resumed work at East Patapsco, Chesapeake, and Potomac offices as service returns to normal and the emergency plan is dropped. Residents fear continued outages and questions about monthly bills linger amid the partial restoration of calls and resumed operations across Frederick County exchanges.
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Potomac
Pasis
Nortal
Chi L. Keyser, Jr
Fox
Imore
Frederick
Kersvilla
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Chesapeake and Paiwamac Telephone Company
R. L. Schieunes
Hagerstown
Goon Counties
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Udday
Anthracite coal price cut echoes prewar practice
A 50 cent per two ton reduction on anthracite coal took effect for ten days at Frederick yards, with operators noting potential further cuts on bituminous grades. The move mirrors earlier customs of lowering prices around April to boost summer use, as stockpiles show decent levels and some bituminous varieties remain scarce.
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Frederick
Condemnation Case Highlights New Trial Overruled
A federal district court overruled a government motion for a new trial in a data condemnation case involving Camp Detrick. The judge rejected arguments tied to parcel invasions and dismissed concerns about airborne germ claims. The ruling centers on trial procedures and admissible evidence in the condemnation proceeding.
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Thomas
Cate
Damaged Cars Reported Near West Patrick Street Area
A damaged article notes two automobiles with considerable damage on West Patrick Street near College Terrace. Beiva E Summers and Etgen were cited by Officer Raly as a hearing was set in Police Court for a next month.
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West Patrickstreet College Terrace
Beiva E. Summers
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Stocks Rally On Steel Wages Rally Buoys Market
In New York on April 21 the steel wage pact sparked another stock market rally. Early trading saw vigorous volume as industrials advanced from fractions to over two points, with top marks fluctuating as the day progressed.
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New York
Nine Inches Of Snow Falls In New England
A spring snowstorm deposits about nine inches across parts of southern New England including Boston and Manchester Massachusetts with sleet reported in Boston and light showers in other western areas.
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New England
Boston
Massachusetts
Pittsfield
Westechusetts
Delegation Denies Politics Behind 1000 Dollar Expense Bill
Frederick county lawmakers deny any political influence in the bill approving a one thousand dollar expense for the Star Attorney of Frederick County. Delegation chairman Jacob R Ramsburg states no political motive guided their unanimous vote, noting the measure originated with a Republican introduced bill and that the Bar Association recommended fourteen hundred dollars but the delegation settled on one thousand as a fair compromise.
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Jacob R. Ramsburg
Frederick County
House of Delegates
Edwin F. Nikirk
Edward D. Starm
Storm
Ramsburg
House
Bar Association
Labor Unions To Discuss Merger And Aid Cuts
Labor unions plan talks on a possible merger amid calls to block aid programs. A prominent magnate, Simon I. Patina, a clerical figure born to peasants, died in a hotel suite. authorities cite old age and note his wealth reached $310,099,000.
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Buenos
Simon I. Patina
Moscow Meet Ends Imminent as Austri a Treaty Deadlock Persists
Moscow reports indicate the Big Four Foreign Ministers pressed for a breakthrough on the Austrian treaty during a seventh week of talks. U S diplomats remained hopeful for a compromise as deputies warned the deadlock could push the accord to a pigeonhole. Molotov and Gruber weighed Yugoslav territorial claims and Austria’s future independence amid pressure for a timely decision.
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United States
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George C. Marshall
Paris
Popular Republican Movement
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Trieste
Austria
Bidark
Marshall
France
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Russia
V. M. Molotov
Karl Gruber
United Nations
Pelting Rains and Low Temperature Persist
Stormy weather continues in Hagerstown with heavy March rainfall and plunging temperatures. Clouds hang over the region as the forecast calls for lingering cold air and possible drizzle through the day, disrupting planned outdoor activities and prompting homeward travel adjustments.
Droneburg marks 35 years in shoe repair business
Guy H. Droneburg of 20 North Market Street celebrates 35 years since opening his shoe repair shop on April 21 1912 at its current location in the building he purchased. He has expanded the shop three times since.
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Guy H. Droneburg
North Market Street
Droneburg
Pass
Coal and gas politics in the Dolliver bill debate
The article discusses coal industry efforts to promote the Dolliver bill to protect coal use and keep natural gas prices high. It notes coal interests including miners, railroads, and unions backing the measure, while critics argue competition should lower prices for consumers. A government-regulated energy policy battle unfolds with lawmakers and industry advocates in attendance.
State Crops Behind Schedule Amid Cold Spring Delays
Crop reporters note seeding spring has been delayed by cold weather, delaying intended acreage and likely reducing early yields. Farmers fear longer growing season and potential losses as heat lags into mid season. government forecasts and market implications loom for 1947 crops.
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Mont Tement
Bring Prices Down and Truman Appeals Economy
Washington Apr 21 The House Appropriations Committee recommended a drastic 47 percent cut to the Interior Department for 1948, reducing funding to 156,538,513 from the President's 1950 budget while preserving only the Fine Arts fund. The move targets agencies like the Reclamation Bureau, Geological Survey and National Park Service, prompting a floor battle over restoring funds. In New York, Truman urged a united effort to lower prices and avert a mood dip, calling for business moderation labor forbearance farmer action government guidance and opposing new tax cuts while extending controls. He defended the press service and warned free peoples facing totalitarianism that prosperity at home is essential to aid abroad. The address highlighted gains in peacetime production and employment and framed prosperity as essential to supporting allied democracy. Also noted is the Senate Judiciary committee approval of Lee Spillers for West Virginia to replace the late Joe V. Gibson.
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Jury urged to watch for gambling houses in Annapolis
Judge William J. McWilliams told the April Anne Arundel county grand jury that legalized slot machines in the county may lead to a reemergence of gambling houses. He noted improvements since October when such houses closed after his prior charge, warning the jury to remain vigilant as conditions evolve.
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Annapolis
Wiliam J. McWilliams
Anne Arundel County
Gam
Wiliams
Grand Jury
Nape
Nooses Found Near Scene Of Ambush
Reported in Jerusalem area, nooses found near the ambush site. Five men were detained as jeeps escaped, one injured. Police bordered the road where the attack occurred and investigated the incident.
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Jerusalem
Presbyterians Open Baltimore Meeting
A conference of the Presbytery of Baltimore opened today with plans to elect a moderator and temporary clerk. The council and officers will be chosen during the two day meeting at the church in Baltimore.
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Presbytery
Baltimore
Aio
Texas City Death Toll Rises as Rescue Efforts Continue
Roy Wade of the Department of Public Safety announced Texas City now totals 421 deaths with at least 57 more expected, 295 missing and 132 unidentified. Mayor Trahan criticized Red Cross relief while Red Cross officials defended aid as responders work amid the blast site chaos.
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Tex
Roy Wade
Department of Public Safe
Wade
Homer Garrison
Texas Agency
J. C. Trahan
Texas
Trahan
Red Cross
Galveston
Gerald Wesselius
St Louis
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Wesselius
Red Cri
NBC Couldn't Take Fred Allen's Kidding
NBC confronted Fred Allen after a 25 second bit about changes in his show drawing a sharp response from executives. The comedian said management refused a late change to the script during the program, while Allen’s quip drew audience reaction and crew unrest.
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Fred Allen
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U S Loses Heavily In GI Black Market
Washington reports a dramatic loss in the GI black market with oversea channels allegedly moving up to 500 million dollars. The figure highlights a significant leakage of funds from wartime controls and prompts government action to curb illicit trade networks.
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