26 Apr 1947
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1947
Page
1
Residents across Frederick county adjust to daylight saving time with clock changes Sunday night. Schools, banks, and businesses align to daylight time while the post office remains on standard time. Some towns will mix time observations, causing anticipated weekday confusion next week.
Federal Judge J. W. Waring sentenced Connor Rakes and co defendants tied to Bank of Fredericksburg fraud. Rakes received months imprisonment and 10000 dollars. Other defendants drew three to twelve months and 32000 to 6909 dollars, with one placed on pre imprisonment. Major appeals noted.
Rudy York was pulled from a burning hotel room in Boston after a three run homer previous day. Miss Mary Kenn, a resident on an upper floor, woke to smoke from beneath a radiator opening. Fire official said smoking in bed caused the blaze. Five killed in Georgia accident near the Little River bridge.
The article discusses the Universal Military Training Experiments at Fort Knox with 662 recruits from 44 states. General John M. Devine extols six months of training as mass education, noting strict morals, etiquette, and basic life skills, while debating cost at about one billion dollars annually and national defense value.
Reports indicate ongoing discussions between Western Electric and Bell Telephone Company conciliators with federal mediators to settle wage disputes. John J. Moran of the American Federation of Labor notes a potential arbitration offer while signaling further steps through the SFIW policy committee.
The Circuit Court Clerk's office reports new commissions for trial magistrates and substitutes. Edward J. is named as a substitute magistrate while a governor's appointment is noted. The local Democrat party and senators discuss current and upcoming appointments and successors. Arrests listed include Grace King for felony and Emma Smith for intoxication with two notable police actions.
Mrs H E Tyree of Libertytown received two cables from a Medical Corps officer in Japan about her husband Captain Tyree. Reports were that he was well but a misread code caused hours of fear, until a Yokohama message confirmed his good health on his wedding anniversary.
The clock shifts to DST at 2 a.m. Sunday affecting about one third of the U.S. population while parts of the Northeast and several states observe the change. Standard time returns September 28. radio and airline schedules adjust accordingly.
Trustees sold the Clinton Main property at 360 West Patrick Street a two and a half story brick dwelling to Mr and Mrs William F Grove for 87423. Heirs of Mrs Julia A Creager sold the 121 acre farm on the New Midway Johnsville road to Mr and Mrs Russell A Creager for 7900. Auctioneers were Emmett R Bowlus and Harry Trout with W Jecome Offutt as attorney.
Miss Ruth F. L. a 26 year old student nurse at Peninsula General Hospital was killed in a collision on U.S. Route 13 two miles north of Salisbury. A car and a truck collided, prompting the new C. and O. Roys Auto Service to announce expanded passenger transport offerings for the area.
The report notes Wearfield plans to resign as chairman of water fisheries effective at the end of June. It mentions some progress in New York as of August 25 and references a $ selecet.
Precipitation at 8.30 today records 1.86 inches with normal 2.00 inches. Deficiency noted for April at 2.67 inches. High and low temperatures are TB47 and a low of last year at d0. Sunset is 6 57 p.m. with sunrise tomorrow at 6 12 a.m.
Haifa police chief El Conquest died of wounds after two young Jews fired on him in downtown Haifa. Initial reports said he was shot by two cabmen who fled, their vehicle later crashing after a brief pursuit. The official announcement confirmed the fatal assault and identified the officer as head of the investigation department.
Ohio markets report widespread price reductions as wholesalers drive lower costs. Triangle Food Stores cut prices by 10 percent while retailers pass adjustments to grocers and consumers. Manufacturers like Dover and Albers are cited as lowering costs amid the controlling influence of wholesale pricing. The April 26 report notes merchant and retailer pass-through of wholesale decreases to customers.
Deeds were recorded in the clerk's office for numerous property transfers. Harry L Brittain sold 102 West Twelfth Street to Carel A Carson for about 10500, Minnie C Fry sold Catoctin Park lot to Paul M Culler for about 8900, James W Je sold to Bernard V W Roudabouseh at 602 East D Street for about 5600, Roudabous sold to Richard E Wilson at 43 East C, about 2700, and Frederick Brick Works sold to Sherwood Bros Inc an undeveloped tract of about a seventh of an acre near East South Street extended for about 1000.
Pattern for industry set by steel contract emerges as CIO Steel Workers and United States Steel Corp negotiated terms for 149 hear and be to firm’s five subsidiaries in Youngstown and Weirton with wage details to be ironed out. Weirton signed a cross across the board raise of 31 and a half cents per hour. Held for murder April 26 Billy Tont remains on bond as police investigate the case.
Two U S officers say they were detained by Communist forces in Manchuria after capture near Changchun. They describe forced indefinite travel, torture threats for refusing to cooperate, and months of solitary confinement before transfer to Harbin with armed guards.
The Justice Department will file a claim against 964 railroads for refunds on wartime freight charges. Attorney General Tom Clark announced before the Interstate Commerce Commission that the action seeks repayment for fees charged to the government more than private shippers for overseas bound freight held at interior points during wartime congestion. Officials estimated the amount involved as millions, with rail executives awaiting the formal complaint.
Gen Mark W Clark said at a news conference that from the London Deputy Foreign Ministers meeting to the Moscow Big Four Conference Soviet Russia refused any compromise on Austrian peace terms. He noted that Russian amendments widened the breach and that Soviet proposals were demanded while compromise proposals were rejected.
Delegations from 53 countries mapped last minute strategy for the Palestine session of the United Nations Assembly opening Monday in New York. Five powers named session officers and a vice presidency likely to India or the Philippines with India holding the edge.
A Nation Today item traces U S reclamation since 1902, noting $1 billion spent to date and $5 billion in crops generated. It cites 54 projects in operation, 28 under construction, with 5 million acres watered and more possible. Interior sought $145.95 million, subcommittee cut to $62.72 million, House added just $5.18 million, Western Republicans push Senate to restore funds.
State's Attorney Edwin Kirk filed criminal information in Circuit Court against Archie K Berge a soldier held in jail on larceny charges for stealing a coat belonging to Mrs Charles W Ross of this city Berge was in Mrs Ross's car after an ambulance crash near Ridgeville and the coat was recovered The case is slated for immediate trial with grand jury waived and a hearing to follow soon
Master Masons of Frederick Friday night voted to petition the Institution of a Forest of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon here. C Morris Delauder presided at the session in the Coca Cola building to organize a Frederick unit. Pledges from eligible members were secured to assure charter recognition by the Supreme Forest at its May 9 Atlantic City convention. Formal installation expected in June.
Secretary Marshall arrives at National Airport after Moscow talks. President Truman welcomes him back and praises his work as thousands look on. Marshall plans a national radio broadcast and will brief Congress leaders on Moscow before his Monday address.
The government plans to proceed Monday in Federal court with evidence in a wartime lumber case. Andrew J. May a former House Military chairman and three co defendants are accused of conspiring to buy Kentuckians timber assets. The defendants Murray Henry and Joseph F. Freeman are named in the case with a Washington agent. The trial was adjourned previously amid other proceedings and concerns about the War Department ties.
Anglie Wright Lene daughter of the Governor of Maryland and her mother will be met at Annapolis by Virginia Apple Blossom Festival officials and escorted to New Market for the first pre festival event. Queen Shenandoah will be entertained and presented to The Mountain King in Endless Caverns. Wallace returns to the United States from Paris after a European speaking tour.
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