Heavy April rainfall tops record in eight years
April brought 1.33 inches of rain in a 24 hour period and 5.16 inches for the month, the wettest April since 1840. Thunderstorms, northeast winds, and muddy streams marked the day while the Monocacy stayed within banks and the Potomac remained calm. Forecasts predict cooler weather with a chance of frost by Friday.
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Monocacy
Potomac
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Henry R. Shoemaker
Buckerstown
Frederick
Focal
Home Struck By Lightning Near Middletown
A lightning bolt struck a house owned by Earl R. Kepler about a mile northeast of Middletown on Tuesday night at nine o'clock. It shattered a window, blew fuses, and cut telephone service but caused no injuries or serious damage. Firefighters were summoned as a precaution. some exterior paint scorched and smoke briefly rose, and electric service was temporarily interrupted.
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Earl R. Kepler
Middletown
Hstom
Middletown Volunteer Fire Company
26 Boys Organize Sons Of The Legion
Twenty six boys attended the organization meeting of the Sons of the Legion at the American Legion home on East Church Street Monday evening. They were briefed on plans for the group to be run by the bars and governed by a Legionnaires board. A showing of the movie Soap Box Derby and refreshments followed. The club will meet May 5 to appoint a nominating committee for officer elections in June, with officers installed by a Legion degree team.
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Sons of the Legion
American Legion
East Church Street
Legionnaires
Legion Home
Crosby Denies Interest In Local Real Estate Purchase
A rumor that Bing Crosby planned to buy a historic mansion near the city is denied. Reliable sources say Crosby wrote to a local realtor denying any purchase of land in the area.
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Crosby
Bing Crosby
Hood College May Queen Gretchen Groff Serenaded
Miss Gretchen Groff, 48, Ocean City, crowned Hood College May Queen after serenade by sophomores at five o clock. Court includes Miss Phyllis Engiewood, Miss Suzanne Cartier, and Miss Donna Marthouse. May Day pageant set for May 8 with strawberries, May Breakfast, and student songs.
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Hood College
Gretchen. Groff
Ocean Cit
Phyllis Mu Engiewood
XI. J
Prince Hood
Suzanne Cartier
Severna Park
Donna Marthouse
Tyrone
Hood
Ellen Bindon
Arlington
N. J
Mariane Buckman
George School
Corinne Edwards
Valley Stream
Louise Ford
Wilmington
Del
Gene Haury
Monessen
Mary McClain
Pelham
N. C
Maryanne Muehlhof
Poitsville
Nancy O'Neill
Hanover
Marjorie Reinhard
Cumberland
Doroth Peel
Carnegie
Sara Spicer
Gettysburg
Joan Lowry
Heillwood
Bliss Beryl Pfizer
Mountain Lakes
Doris Magee
Bogota
Military Funeral for Pvt Ferrell Saturday
Military funeral services for Pvt George Franklin Ferrell of Jefferson will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Evangelical and Reformed church with interment in Jefferson Reformed cemetery. Ferrell, Air Force, died in St Croix Virgin Islands in March 1942 from wounds while serving. His parents are Charles E Ferrell of Jefferson and a Frederick High School graduate. The body arrives Friday from the Philadelphia distribution center and remains at M R Etchiosa and Son funeral home at 106 East Church Street until 12:30 p.m. Saturday when moved to the church.
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George Franklin Ferrell
Jefferson
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Jefferson Reformed
Pvt. Ferrell
Air Force
Pvt
Ferrell
St. Croix
Virgin Islands
Charles E. Ferrell
Frederick High School
Frederick
Philadelphia
East Church Street
Fiosets
M.R. Etchiosa and Son
Navy Overcharged For Oil By Senate Committee
Washington April 28 A Senate committee said the Navy was overcharged at least 30 million dollars on wartime Arabian oil purchases. The committee blamed the Arabian American Oil Company for avaricious profit desires and a government lack of responsibility. Aramco retorted that its price policies saved billions and that savings to the economy have only begun.
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Washington
Senate Committee
Arabian American Oil Company
Aramco
Truman Reaches Half Way Mark in Delegates
Washington April 28 Truman passed the half way mark in delegates needed for the Democratic presidential nomination. With big wins in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts he appears ready to thwart intra party maneuvers if he wishes. FIELD APPROVED Washington April 23 House Armed Services Committee approved a Navy public works bill authorizing 900000 flight training for the Naval Academy. Helsinki Finland April 28 Finland's Parliament ratified the Russia Finland treaty of friendship and mutual assistance.
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Washington
Truman
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
FIELD
Naval Academy
House Armed Services Committee
Navy Public Works
Helsinki
Finland
Margarine Prices Spur Senate Fight Over Butter Pages
The Nation Today notes Congress debates margarine and butter pricing. Margarine costs 42 cents per pound, butter 8 cents. Margarine sales total 1.7 billion pounds last year, per the National Association of Margarine Manufacturers. Margarine composition is 80 percent vegetable fats, 15 skim milk, flavorings, and salt. Most margarine is sold uncolored. butter-makers oppose yellow margarine. Federal fees and taxes burden manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers, totaling about seven million dollars last year, with Treasury showing little concern about repeal.
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James Marlow
Washington
Congress
U. S. Treasury
Arab Troops Hold Jericho Bright front lines shift in Palestine
King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan said Arab Legionnaires occupied Jericho near Jerusalem. He claimed command of Trans-Jordan Syrian Iraqi and Lebanese troops planning an invasion to fight Zionism. Bevin resisted pledges on funding and arming the Legion after the mandate ends. Group Two Marvia Associates meeting to hear Brookings expert on regional banking topics. deed recorded for Spring Valley property sale in Frederick County.
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Jerusalem
Abdullah
Trans-Jordan
Jericho
Palestine
Associated Press
Amman
Arab Legion
Allenby Bridge
Bevin
London
Ernest Bevin
House of Commons
Britain
Trans- Jordan Arab Legion
Palestine Mandate
Oakwood Drive
Spring Valley Subdivision
North Frederick
R. Patrick Turner
James S P Trent
No War Declared Says Soviet Press in Berlin
Berlin reports quote Soviet controlled press vowing there will be no war and promising a political reckoning against those who chose Berlin as a stage for their political escapades. Papers warn of arrests of political minorities and allege U S and Allied soldiers attack Berliners amid ongoing tension and kidnappings accusations.
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Berlin
United States
Taegische Rundschau
Hans Kanig
Bertin
Ioo
Fire Company Suit In Court
A pair of civil actions involving Pleasant Valley Community Fire Company near Westminster and drivers Levi Maus Jr and John Harman went to trial in Circuit Court before Associate Judge Patrick M Sehnauf. Harman seeks 10000 damages. the fire company seeks 1500 damages. both suits heard together over an April 17 1946 crash at the Pennsylvania avenue West Main street intersection in Westminster. Records note Harman alleges the fire company was on its extreme left side. the defense cites active warning signals and Harman failing to pull aside and stop as required.
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Pleasant Valley Community Fire Company
Westminster
Levi D. Maus, Jr
John E. Harman
Taneytown
Patrick M. Sehnauffer
Harman
Fire Company
Fie Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
West Main Street
Baltimore County
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
Kline Bidder Submits Low Bid on Route 40 Road Work
Richard F. Kline, Frederick contractor, submitted the lowest bid of 36,621 dollars for a seven mile bituminous road surface project along Route 40 from Green Ridge location to the Washington county line. The State Roads Commission opened bids Tuesday but did not immediately award a contract.
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Richard F. Kline
Frederick
Alegany County
State Roads Commission
Green Ridge
Washington County
Kline
Peter Thinks He'll Get His Throne Back
New York April 28 King Peter Yugoslavia's dethroned monarch says he plans to return as ruler. The 14 year old arrived yesterday with his wife Alexandra and their infant son aboard the Queen Elizabeth on a private U S visit. He believes a free election now would overthrow Marshal Tito and says he will regain his throne in his own way.
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New York
Pet
Yugoslavia
Peter
United States
Alexandra
Marshal Tito
Estimates On Steel Cages For Frederick County Jail
County commissioners will get two estimates from Van Dorn Iron Works for installing prefabricated steel cages at the Frederick county jail. One plan covers the entire jail, the other only the first two floors. Plans include cages with all accessories but exclude removal of existing fixtures. Sheriff Guy Anders may oppose delaying third floor work if two floors can be completed now.
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Frederick County
Ohio
Tmo
William J. Senger
van Dorn Iron Works Company
Cleveland
Sherif Guy Anders
Sullivan resigns as DNC executive director amid new Theater Owners deal
Gael Sullivan resigns today as executive director of the Democratic National Committee effective May 1. The 43-year-old Chicagoan will join the Theater Owners of America Friends, reportedly earning about $50,000 annually in his new post after joining the DNC in 1947 following his earlier role as Second Assistant Postmaster General. He had criticized campaign methods and complacency in a speech to the American Society of Newspaper Editors, noting the 1936 Republican victory stemmed from grassroots organization.
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Washington
P—Gael. Sullivan
Democratic National Committee
Theater Owners of America
Sullivan
Democratic Committee
American Society of Newspaper Editors
War Relief Drive Urges Donors To Send Used Goods
Community leaders in Frederick County call for volunteers to collect discarded items for overseas relief. Donations include clothing, footwear, hats, textiles, baby goods, toys, candies, and kitchenware. Items should be wrapped and placed on porches for pickup Saturday May 1 after 1 pm.
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China
Fred
Erick
Stassen Triumphs in Pennsylvanian GOP Primary Vote
Reported results show Harold Stassen leading with a sizable plurality in Pennsylvania and nearby states as Dewey trails. MacArthur, Taft and Eisenhower also strong, while Dewey’s total lags. Republican delegates remain unpledged. Democratic vote by Truman leads. Four incumbent GOP congressmen lose nominations amid low turnout and fractured races. Debt and Palestine tensions noted as broader news context.
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Iinnesaut
Guy
New York
Thomas E. Dewey Toda
Tial Papa
Dewey
Edo
Carp
Stassens Pez
Harold E
Stassen
Rassen Wan
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Douglas MacArthur
Ohio
U. S
Robert A. Taft
Michigan
Arthur Vandenberg
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Henry A Wallace
James H. Dut
Earl Warren
California
Keystone State
Truman
Eisenhower
Wallace
James Gallagher
EL Wallace Chadwick
Moy Tan
James P. Scoblick
Archbald
Congo
Brenneman Dies Suddenly In Hollywood
Brenneman, a Hollywood radio host known for odd hats orchids and hisses for old ladies, died of a heart attack at 47 after breakfast. He built a loyal audience of older listeners with the breakfast show and orchid prize bit. He leaves a widow and two children Gloria 19 and Tom Jr 14.
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Hollywoood
Tom Brenneman
Heo
Ring
Hespife
Encino
Atoordy
Palm Springs
Brennen
Iubes
Hollywood
Brenneman
Gloria
Tom Jr
Inter Church Bowlers Dine During Annual Banquet Night
The Inter Church Bowling League held its annual banquet at Evangelical Reformed church on Tuesday night with 174 attendance. Rev William C Royal was principal speaker, and awards went to Lutheran and St Johns Catholic teams for top city county league finish. A playoff was needed as Lutheran edged Evangelical Reformed to claim season laurels. Officers were elected for the coming season.
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Evangelical Reformed Church
Robert L. Shipley
Paul L. Althouse
Lions’ Club Quartette
John D Shorrow
George T. Schroeder
Arthur R. Remsberg
Richard E. Zimmerman
Edward D. Storm
William C. Royal
First Baptist Church
Mr. Royal
Betty McCaffrey
Corinne Wastter
Evangelical Lutheran Church
St. John’s
Catholic Church
Lutheran Church
Charles Tiert
Ethel Kelly
Bridges May Quit As Pension Fund Trustee
Washington reports senator Bridges may quit as trustee of the miners welfare fund if coal workers strike on July 1. Word comes from insiders as plans for pensions proceed and a trustees meeting to oversee the Lewis Bridges proposal seeks 350 monthly pensions for seven years. A suit seeks to hold Bridges and mine workers chief liable for fund expenditures.
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Washington
Bridges
R-Nhy
Miners’ Welfare Fund
Joann L. Lewis
Bis
U. Mine Workers Union
Lewis-Bridges
Anti Poll Tax Bill Sent To The Senate
Washington April 28 A poll tax bill was sent to the Senate by the Rules Committee chaired by Brooks Ally. The group approved the measure passed by the House on July 27, 1947 without change. Also, at Newmarket England April 26 the Maharaja of Baroda’s favored My Baby won the 2000 Guineas a one mile classic for three year olds and the tidiest horse race in British turf history.
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Washington
Senate
Rules Committee
Brooks
House
Newmarket
England
Baroda
Railroad Strike Set For May 11
Washington April 28 The National Mediation Board moved to avert a nationwide railroad strike set for May 11 with a Chicago meeting of railroads and unions to mediate wage disputes. The walkout of 150000 union members would halt transport nationwide starting 6 p.m. May 11. Negotiations under the Railway Labor Act have exhausted all steps, and President Truman’s potential involvement remains unsettled. The CIO urged a meat packing workers strike and Johnson-related labor actions also surfaced.
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Washington
National Mediation Board
Chicago
Frank Douglass
Douglass
Cleveland
Truman
John L. Lewis
White House
Brotherhoods — Engineers
Eiremen
Tabor
CIO
Philip Murray
Justice Department
Kansas City
Kans
Detroit
United Auto Worker
General Motors
Chrysler Corp
UAW
Chrysler
Bethlehem Steel Company
Jones and Laughtin Steel Corporation
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
Three Die In West Va Fire Princeton
A rooming house fire last night near the main street in Princeton West Virginia killed three people including Mrs Aurisia Sarver 76 John E Chandler 33 and Graden Geneva Terry 31 the proprietress also injured while H J Perdue 40 and Grover C Gcaliec 3 escaped unhurt a man in an annex slept through the blaze in the rear. A decree signed in a court grants Charles S Earnst Frederick Route absolute custody of two children and support for the defendant while the complainant pays costs.
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Princeton
W. Va
Aurisia Sarver
John E. Chandler
Geneva Terry
H. J. Perdue
Grover C. Gcaliec
Hac
Charles S. Earnst
Frederick
Rush E. Earnst
Sherman P. Bowers
Stewart H Brown
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Howard
R. B. Heflebower
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