29 Apr 1947
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1947
Page
1
A heavy frost spread through the county with lows near 29 degrees. Frederick area reported heavier frost than last night though not as cold as Monday. potential damage to peaches and blossoms but apples appeared safe. Temperatures rose to a high near 70 with continued cloudiness and a mild frost risk may linger.
William R. Miss of Brad dock Heights faced two decisions in local court over foxhounds owned by Miss. Tests described dogs as skeletal with one unable to stand. A magistrate fined for cruelty to animals. a SPCA secretary testified conditions were dire and food had to be carried to one dog.
NEA correspondent Peter Edson surveys farm and industry positions on price supports, inflation, and government impact. He notes farm prices rising faster than costs, argues parity supports deter price drops, and forecasts downward pressure on farm prices this fall amid foreign relief and futures markets.
Ruth, the former home run king, said to reporters he felt tired after the Yankee Stadium welcome by 58,329 fans. He described the ceremony as overwhelming and spent Monday morning in bed with a slight temperature following the event in New York.
Huntington merchants join a price cutting plan but reject straight price cuts. The Retail Merchants Division of the Chamber of Commerce voted to hold a dollar promotion instead of uniform reductions, fearing slashes could clear inferior or damaged merchandise.
The First Methodist church of Brunswick marked its debt free status in 1945 with an Interest Offering Day. Congregants donated 613.35 to support missions in Europe Africa and China and funded a 150 scholarship for an African medical student. Two heifers valued at 300 were sent to the Church World Service heifer center for European aid.
A Serv Save-U Association roundtable and regular meeting discussed lowering food prices. They noted prices have drifted down since January as production rises bringing more merchandise and increasing competition. Grocers and jobbers interact with manufacturers to pass cuts to retailers, benefiting consumers with lower costs.
A force mechanical team works on sewer connection to the State Arm line on the south side of the building. Inside work continues as a contractor handles interior piping and wall work for the State project. Market in New York shows slow activity with uneven price movements throughout the day.
Public transportation in Akron returned to normal after 142 striking bus mechanics ended a 24 hour walk-out. The walk-out had forced many of the city's 245000 residents to walk or hitch-hike.
A Trans-Canada Airlines plane carrying 15 people disappeared during a flight from Lethbridge to Vancouver. The last radio contact placed it on a west leg toward Vancouver at 7,000 feet. Searches by RCAF and Trans-Canada planes found no sign of the craft, and daylight operations were planned with more air rescue assets.
State Senator Edward D. Storm spoke at the Frederick County Farm Bureau meeting in Emmitsburg High School about tax related legislation to ease real estate burdens. Other attendees included Benjamin B. Rosenstock Wilbert L. Smith and Raymond Kincaid with a program on soil conservation and community services.
Forecast covers the Middle Atlantic states and eastern central New York from tomorrow through Sunday. Warmer than normal temperatures are expected with possible showers on Wednesday and again on Friday or Saturday. Normal highs range around 51 in the north, 36 in the central, and 60 in the south.
A four alarm blaze in Berkeley California caused about 200000 in damage last night. Fire Chief William Meinheit said the fire burned the Santa Fe Railway ticket office quarters of a fur company florist and barber shop and the Berkeley office of the Oakland Tribune. Other stores including a dress shop and a real estate office suffered damage. origin undetermined, but the fire smoldered under the street for hours before spreading into the block.
The Frederick County Roads Board will gain a western district member to replace James D Adams of Emmitsburg as mandated by an amended road bill signed by Gov. Lane. Avery Browning of Myersville is recommended for a five year term. The law divides election districts into five regional seats, with Adams and Roy M Fisher from the same district. The board may appoint an administrative assistant to the county roads engineer, a power outlined but not fully clarified in the act. The act also sets party balance rules for future appointments starting 1951.
Senator Vandenberg declines comment as colleagues say he objects to Taft’s amendment barring broadened private employ functions and secondary boycotts. The move would be seen as undermining the Norris LaGuardia Act, amid four Taft proposals.
Deeds were recorded in the clerk's office for two transfers. Norman W. Tresler and wife sold to Harry A. Miller and wife a Hauvers district property for about 5200. Laurence Fauble and Annie E Scheefer sold to Roland L. Myers and wife a property at 37 East Fourth Street for about 3700.
The United Nations Palestine session faces a clash as Britain pushes a fact finding committee while Arabs seek immediate independence. Egypt demands action before the September assembly, while the United States, Britain and China resist broadening the agenda.
Growers report damage to eastern pan cherry and peach blooms after Monday frost but stress that full losses require a later survey. Apple bloom appears less affected though delayed, with industry sources noting a week of normal temps needed for peak bloom recovery. County Agent W N Meng cites smudge pots in Inwood to curb frost impact.
Workers at a New Windsor World Service Center praise the Frederick county relief drive’s success. Volunteers report tractor trailers emptied, processing the huge influx of donations as schools prepare to close. Rev. Leonard Carmack leads Brunswick efforts amid broad community aid.
Pravda fronts the idea that the Council of Foreign Ministers session has laid the foundation for a German settlement. Zvestia had earlier published a similar optimistic view, noting the real positions of each country regarding the German problem and the Crimea Potsdam decisions. The editorial calls the result extraordinarily important.
A blast at 4 a m near Mt Lebannon township destroyed a home and damaged several others. Two people were injured. Police attributed the explosion to gas and reported the home of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wenderlich was blown apart. Fire was controlled and gas crews investigated as repairs were planned.
President Truman urges business leaders to cut prices while expanding productive capacity. He argues private enterprise can sustain growth, with Commerce officials and Cabinet members emphasizing air power and world peace. Bevin warns cautiously on Moscow talks as Greek unrest claims four dead near Crete.
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