Russia Ready To Attack Soon
Kenneth De Courcy, editor of the British Intelligence Digest, warned at a Kiwanis club address that Russia will be ready to attack in two years if it fails to achieve its goals in Asia, Eastern Europe, and Germany. He projected 124 fission bombs by 1952, plus fusion and germ weapons, and said a sudden raid could strike key U.S. targets with atomic weapons. He claimed Stalin is weakened by strokes but Molotov leads Russia. Western containment remains the path to avert war. The second item notes a Willing Workers meeting at Rocky Hill Church with routine reports and social moments.
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British Intelligence Digest
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Kiwanis Club
Maryland Committee For Representative Government
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Europe
Germany
de Courcy
Truman
United States
Stalin
Vyascheslav Molotov
Radio relay uses short waves for TV signals
Unusually short waves of 4,000 megacycles are used for relay of television signals largely because they beam easily from point to point.
Large Construction Revealed By Permits
City engineer notes high permit activity in Frederick as federal data show sharp construction gains. Frederick issued 860 725 in March vs 27 765 year earlier, with 945 150 in the first three months of 1950 vs 95 315 in 1949, reflecting districtwide growth.
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W. R. Walter
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
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Federal Reserve Bank
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Hagerstown
Salisbury
Doubs Road Closing Hearings Scheduled
County Commissioners schedule hearings from April 22 to May 6 to hear supporters and opponents on closing Hood's crossing at Doubs after road improvements. They will decide if the crossing is closed upon completion of alternate routes funded by the Frederick County Roads Board. If not closed, alternate improvements will not be funded. Governor to speak at Sykesville Rotary anniversary dinner on April 26 with R. E. Culler chairing. New Wesley Freedom Church Education and Recreational building consecrated. Rev Garner M Butt becomes pastor.
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Sykesville
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R. E. Culler
Wesley Freedom Church
Eldersburg
William A Keese
J. T. Spicknall
William H. Best
Raymond Cooke
2178 Mile Pan American Highway Opens Mexico Link
Mexico completes a 2178 mile north south Pan American highway linking its northern and southern boundaries. An eight leg auto race from El Paso to El Ocotal, Guatemala, starts May 5 with President Aleman as starter and a first prize of 17341 dollars. The race underscores expected growth in tourism and road travel across the region.
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South America
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Guatemala
Costa Rica
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Miguel Aleman
International Road Federation
Mexican Highway Association
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el Paso
Texas
el Ocotal
Aleman
Hagerstown Boy Wins $700 in Governor Essay Prize
Michael F Monahan, 17, of Hagerstown, received a $700 first prize from Governor Lane for an employment of the handicapped essay. The piece titled like the vhandicapped addressed a conversation between a prospective employer and a person with a disability. Two Baltimore Burselool gids took second and third prizes at a luncheon sponsored by the Governor's Committee to Promote Employment of the Physically Handicapped.
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Wisner
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Governor Lane
Ins
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Residence Near Boyds Destroyed by Fire in Montgomery County
A two story frame home near Boyds in Blacktown Montgomery County was totally destroyed by fire Thursday evening leaving five Baker Selby family members homeless. Neighbors provided shelter as Upper Montgomery County Fire Company and Gaithersburg Fire Department fought the blaze. Firefighters laid hose across a quarter mile to reach water and removed most furniture from the first floor. second floor possessions were lost with the building. Selby suspects defective wiring in the ground floor walls started the fire. smoke smelled Thursday morning but could not be traced. No loss estimate given.
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Federal Housing Rate Debate Sparks Senate Hearing
The Senate Banking Committee, led by Chairman Maybank, debated elevating the federal housing loan rate. Officials say higher rates will affect veterans with VA loans, potentially increasing monthly payments by about 1 percent, while insurers push for related changes to support mortgage costs for homeowners.
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Seo
Federal
Tows- Hoseen
Senate Maybank
Senate Banking Commie Tee
Gut
VA Gail
Theo
FHA Mortgage Rate Cut Promised by Truman Act
The government acts to lower mortgage costs with a 4 percent rate to reduce annual interest by about 25 cents per $100 of debt for FHA insured loans. Lenders must adopt the lower rate on applications filed at FHA offices on or after April 24. The move, signed by President Truman, relies on mortgage guarantees to ease home buying and rental housing needs in America. Dr J Frank Crouch, a veteran Baltimore physician and specialist, dies unexpectedly at age tied to his Maryland Medical faculty tenure.
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Truman
Baltimore
J. Frank Crouch
Maryland Medical and Chirurgeal
University of Maryland Medic School
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