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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1948
Page
9
Police chief Hans Kanig claims German Communists seek to seize control of Berlin by instilling fear and panic. He alleges he was abducted after punishing a policeman, and accuses Soviet authorities of pressuring him. American officials demand a Soviet explanation under the Four Power treaty.
Kanig, based in the American sector, said German Communists carried out Western district kidnappings to stoke panic after failing to win public support. He claimed they control central police posts and seek to remove him as a non Communist leader. He blamed pressure by Communists and Russians, while Soviet allied papers denounced Marshall Plan aims. The day ended with Kanig fleeing to the Western sector.
Kiwanis members at the Francis Scott Key Hotel luncheon viewed the official derby film The Magic of Youth at their Tuesday meeting. Plans for the July 22 focal race were outlined with the winner earning entry to Akron national competition. John R. Cheatham chaired. William B Bennett Jr of the Junior Chamber explained Frederick meet sponsorship by The News-Post Key Chevrolet Sales and JCC.
Vernon Coblentz presided at aKiwanis meeting highlighting United States Canada Good Will Week. He read letters from Prime Minister Mackenzie King and President Truman to Kiwanis International president Dr Charles W Armstrong. The piece notes the long peaceful boundary between the two nations and mentions guest Joe Messersmith.
Representatives Turner Ess B Ramsburg Jr R E Delaplaine and Jim Grove appealed to the Allegany County Commissioners for a 40 hour work week. They said they were on six nine hour days weekly. The board offered a six day eight hour program as a compromise.
The News Frederick reports that Board member Willard Lemmert argued the pay scale exceeds those of Cumberland Frostburg and the State Roads Commission. He references himself Leslie Zimmerman and Mamie Zimmerman Arnold as heirs-at-law of Isaac Zammerman, a deceased brother, in an April 28, 1948 filing.
Zimmerman qualified as administrator in the estate of his late brother Cephas H. Zimmer. He estimated assets of approximately $209,000 and listed the estate details before the Orphans' Court.
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