Bids Sought for Underpass Contract on Frederick Washington Expressway
The State Roads Commission will accept bids until noon May 11 for the first contract of the second section of the Frederick Washington expressway. The project covers a steel beam and concrete underpass to carry the Washington National Pike over Fire Tower road, with dual 57 foot-wide super structures and grading and paving of the canary road.
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Fire Tower Road
State Roads Commission
Frederick-Washingion
Bennett's Creek Bridge
Urbana
Thurston
Hyattstown
Labor Government Survives Vote Narrowly in Parliament
London April 26 The Labor government held on by five votes after a tight 304 to 299 win on a plan to double the gasoline tax from ninepence to a shilling and a half. Prime Minister Attlee faced illness among ranks but retained the government as Churchill Conservatives and Liberals opposed the measure. Labor still holds a seven vote margin. past near miss came March 11 over steel nationalization. A defeat would force resignation to the king under unwritten constitution.
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London
Priister Attlee
House of Commons
Fed_ E
Winston Churchill
Liberal Party
Labor
Pledge Totals 57,797 Back Mahoney for Governor
Baltimore campaign headquarters for George P. Mahoney reports 57,797 pledges to vote for him across Baltimore and Maryland. Campaign manager Hugo R. Hoffman calls it the most amazing pre election demonstration in years and says new pledges arrive at 750 to 1,000 weekly.
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Baltimore
George P. Mahoney
Hugo R. Hoffman
Mahoney
Maryland
Hoffman
Cold snap to bring 35 degree night with showers
The region faces a brief cold spell with the低 mercury dropping to 35 tonight but no frost is expected. Tomorrow should see moderating temperatures and some showers may return Friday. Last night heavy rain varied across the county, with .22 inch at the airport weather station, lifting April’s total to about 1.5 inches.
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Airpor
Suit Against Many Ordered Dismissed At Manor Woods Picnic
A $10,000 damage suit filed by special deputy sheriff William B. Cosgrave over a 1948 Manor Woods picnic affray was dismissed. Cosgrave claimed he was cut on the right arm and treated medically after quelling a disturbance between colored attendees. Defendants included Mary D. Biggus and Charles E. Biggus, with Sheriff Guy Anders and local officials named in the suit. Legal representation included H. K. DeLauter and Sherman P. Bowers for Cosgrave.
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Manor Woods
William B. Cosgrave
Park Mills
Mary D. Biggus
New London
Charles E. Bixgus
Guy Anders
William P. Larkin
American Legion
Board of County Commissioners
Biggus
H. K. DeLauter
Sherman P. Bowers
Cosgrave
E. Austin James
Clothing Drive Here Saturday In Frederick
An overseas relief clothing drive will be staged Saturday in Frederick with about 20 teen volunteers from Churches of the Brethren assisted by local youths. They plan door to door collection using arm bands and blue denim bags marked New Windsor Center.
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New Windsor
Thurment
the Brethre
New Windsor Church World Service Center
Frederick
Armov
News-Post
Windsor Center
Plane Downed In Free Zone Near Baltic Coast
Stockholm reports a Swedish naval expert believes a missing U S Navy plane was shot down by Russians about 40 miles west of Polangen near the Baltic coast. The finding of a landing wheel and currents led Cmdr Stellan Wermelin to this estimate, while noting the possibility the craft was damaged elsewhere. A Baltic crash location and the weathered wreckage were cited against the Soviet claim.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Baltic
Cmdr
Stellan Wermelin
Polangen
Lithuania
New Mail Schedule Adjusts Post Office Service
A new postal schedule reduces service to one daily trip at Predemek post office alignment with daylight saving. The public will be advised when the one trip is instituted as Mails Superintendent G Willian Trout notes no change in overall delivery yet expected late next week. Blue Ridge Lines warns changes vary by locality and passengers should check with drivers or agents before travel as clocks shift with DST.
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Pat
G. Willian Trout
Warkest
Romcistabe
Hrowever
Frederick
Alcuvore
Taom
Wall Eat Sau
Blue’ Ridge Lines
Glee Ridge
Samera
Sehants
Brunswick
Wintry Spring Looms Over Midwest After Snow and Floods
Associated Press reports a dreary wintry blast across the Midwest with freezing temps, snow and flooding. Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota see lows near 16 in Minot as disaster aid and relief efforts confront 6,000 homeless. floods spread across Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota and beyond while rain falls in Michigan and the eastern states.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Rockies
Atlantic Seaboard
Dakotas
Minot
North Dakota
Souii
Dakota
Nebraska
Iowa
Michigan
Appalachian
Cool Weather Delays Maryland Crops Report
Cool weather and limited rain slow crop development across Maryland with frost damage to peaches and strawberries minor. Low temps and sparse rainfall hinder small grains and pastures, draining winter feed in dairy regions. Earliest vegetable plantings show little progress and some replanting. home gardens delayed.
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College Parc
Maryland
Ely
View Obstructed Auto Truck Collision in City
Street Superintendent Roger A. Cook suffered damage to his vehicle amounting to hundreds of dollars after a Tuesday afternoon crash at the West Fifth and North Bentz streets intersection. Driver Donald L. Smith was prevented from seeing the northbound Earl Ching truck due to a parked vehicle. The Cline truck had minor damage and no charges were filed.
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Roger A. Cook
West Fifth
North Bentz Streets
Spi
Ben Phebus
Cook
Fifth Street
Earl Ching
Linden Hills
Bentz Street
Donald L. Smith
Prags
Bente Street
Bently
Aloses
East Ward
Sex Maniac On Rampage Says Head Of ANPA
New York April 26 The ANPA president said increasing sex crimes imperil the nation’s moral fibre and that the sex maniac is on the rampage The address urged newspapers to aid law enforcement and report but shield victims’ names citing FBI Chief Hoover on exposing offenders while protecting victims Newsprint demand remains high with prices peaking and supply concerns for the future
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New York
Fuwin S. Ferend
Assocation
Friendly
Parents of America
ANPA
America
New York World-Telegram
Sun
United States
FBI
Edgar Hoover
ANPBA
Missing Witness Turns Up in Washington Breaks Silence
Reported missing witness Job Taber reappeared in Washington after vanishing from a hotel in New York. He later told his wife he had blacked out and would not appear at a Senate inquiry, prompting committee discussions on subpoenas and potential testimony while colleagues weighed risks and potential legal action.
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Washington
PBL Intermew
Mi Vernon
N.Y
TSO
Senate
Chleges of
Coumunis
Edooff
Loqa
Barnard
Morgan
Cmunsel
Taber
Tle
Canlyn Pedar Fang
Moranade
Moreen
Burt Brewsler
Tio
Frederick Vandertilt
Huber
Amethier
Botte
Larry Kerley
Kerley
New York
Che Tims
Wali
Rerley
Tydings
Civestillating
Coms Mubiee
Verles Saul Wola
Withers
Navy Occupation Medals Presented At Armory Event
Navy reserve members gathered at the State Armory Tuesday night where Admiral Allen G Quynn presented Occupation Medals to about thirty reservists including Lee C. Toms Donald J. Shews bridge and others. The ceremony included orders read by Charles C. Mathias Jr and a planned series of drill films. A one day destroyer cruise from Baltimore was announced for the summer with Baltimore hosting the next drill period on April 26. Esso raised wholesale gasoline prices nine tenths of a cent a gallon in this area signaling likely consumer increases as Havoline supply tightens after November price cuts.
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Urrupation Muglals
Thyoax
Nae Eeve
Maryland National Guard
Charles C. Mathias
R. O Davis
Norfolk
Fifth Natal District
Charles H. Conley
Jg Clement Gardiner
EB. E Thomas
Shields Cornpropst
SKG 1
Mathias
Baltimore
Esso
Armory
Standard Oil Co
Moves To Cut Foreign Aid In Senate Clash
Senator Taft called for a test of Congress will to save money by cutting at least 500 million dollars from a pending foreign aid bill authorizing 3.372 billion for foreign recovery. He warned that without a substantial cut there would be little change in budget totals when later appropriation bills are drafted. The Senate resumed debate aiming for a final vote before the weekend.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
Congress
Senate
Frederick men held for investigation and intoxication
Charles B Payle of Water street was picked up early morning and held for investigation per city police docket. Ernest R Perkins of Frederick booked on nonsupport after arrest by Officers Carty and Bory. John W Smith, also Frederick, arrested by the same officers, booked for intoxication and held on $25 bond plus costs.
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Charles B. Payle
Water Street
Ernest Tr Perkins
Frederick
Carty and Bory
John W. Bsmith
Vote Cut On Eveise Taxes
Tax measure discussion shows proposal to reduce excise taxes by a large sum. Committee placed rates under review, with total tentative approval around 10.8575 billion. Debated potential effects on revenue and public services as officials weigh budget shifts.
Garden Tour Hostesses To Aid May Day Event
A community event plan outlines 50 hostesses for a garden tour on Sunday May 7. The effort supports the Tasker Chance Garden Club of Frederick with chairpersons and members from local clubs. Attendees anticipate a large turnout as visitors tour featured gardens and view antique properties while awaiting favorable weather.
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Gandy Swan
Humtessee
Foe Chiara
OR Town
Huckwell
Tree of Business
Wiiters
Arie Arandet
Quch Mig Tanne
Tousen An Rapols
Explosion Destroys Seattle Apartment Building
An explosion near Linnea Court in downtown Seattle destroyed a four story apartment, trapping several residents on upper floors. Firefighters and police evacuated and searched the debris for occupants while the cause remained unknown amid reports of a strong odor of illuminating gas.
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Seattle
Linnea Court
Mahoney
Hagerstown Hospital Bid Tops 1.3 Million for New Main
A bid of 1,368,000 dollars tops seven offers for a new main building at Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown. Jeffree Acer Inc of Washington DC submitted the low bid for the project to replace the old main unit with a 100 bed facility plus laboratories and offices, to be connected to two newer wings.
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Hagerstown
Nain
Washington County Hospital
Jeffree Acer, Inc
Washington, D. C
Washington April advances in new explosive casing
Waington reports the United States is producing a variety of special tank casing to house immensely more powerful explosives for use against any enemy target, reflecting wartime material innovations and military readiness.
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United States
Auppartentia
John Maragon Found Guilty in Local Trial
A court convicted John Maragon amid a jumble of fragmented names and garbled text. The readable sequence confirms a guilty verdict with references to multiple individuals and places, including an apparent Texas connection and various names, though the surrounding OCR noise obscures clear details.
Huber States Blackout in Washington Incident
A report notes Huber claims blackout occurred in Washington during a chaotic scene near 5th Street. Witnesses described confusion as officers moved through the crowd while media personnel covered the unfolding events.
Sentences Suspended In Two Cases Today
The article reports two defendants receiving suspended sentences. One case involves Ruth RooVote and the other a separate defendant "Dorson CG Cook" from Route 2 Mandietown. Mrs Pauline Folmnes and Mrs Carril E Cook are named in connection with the proceedings. The hearing precedes a future behavior review for the defendants.
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Ds Wedi
Pauline Folmnes
Ruth RooVote
Janes
Joha
Mussetlate
Dorson CG Cook
Mnndietown
Bey Gorowiclee
Carril E. Cook
West
Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties In Town
Deeds filed in the Clerk's office record transfers of multiple properties. Mr and Mrs Charles RK Staley sold to Mr and Mrs Joseph Ro Crum a home at 24 South Carroll Street for about 3500 dollars. Other transfers include properties on Main Street and Cullor Avenue with around 2000 dollars noted as consideration.
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Charles RK. Staley
Joseph Ro Crum
South Carroll Street
Chiude Q
Trussell D. Koil
Main Street
Froth d Schroeder
Jatin
Cullor Avenne
Aley
Permits Show Building Boom In City Activity
A flood of recent building permits signals a boom in city construction including several residences and commercial work. Notable projects include Hart Maetz at West Seventh Street for 15000, a corner at West 13th Street and Motler Avenue for 12500, and Frederick Avenue for 12000, among others in Spring Valley and Oden Bias. Additional items cover multi unit bolting, additions, garages, and general renovations across East Church Street, Magnolia Avenue, Patrick Street, Oakland Drive, and nearby blocks, with costs ranging from a few hundred to 15000 dollars.
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Boone
Siow
City Tenn WV Rit
Walter
Hart Maetz
Wet Seventh Street
West 13Th Steort
Motler
Niemann
Farview Avenue
Spring Val
C. Edward
Vabeth Bensia
Spring Valley Subdivision
Shi Ava
Edw. Pagan
Oliver Boulevars
Sidney B. Michael
Josiah Rice
Highland Avenue
Hanson & Waeiler
East Church Street
Sho
Oher
Walter C. Eiker
Callan and
Cramer
Reqaire
Abrecht Placw
Carl A Carson
North Bentz Street
Sixth
Seventh Streets
Hamiltons Market
East Patrick Street
Herman A. Hunter
Magnolia Avenue
Additio
Tomas A. Garner
Oakland Drive
Margaret V. Fisher
West Patrick Street
Raymond Rice, Jr
East South Street
Edith Vo Hurd
South Reel
Roney Motor Company
North Market Street
Gien Green
West 12Th Street
Willlate Gini Wit
Patrick Street
Martin Ly Waehter
Frail Avenue
Bewis Clack
Jefferson Street
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