Permittis Secured For Air Show
A Civil Aeronautics Administration waiver allows an air show at the municipal airport with the field closed to other flying 2 to 5 45 pm Sunday during dedicatory ceremonies. A large white X marks the runway, and two 18 foot white boards form the warning sign to stop private flights. A bus schedule is planned to ease traffic, with a platform and speakers' stand ready and snow fencing to control crowds. Walkie talkies will coordinate ground aircraft movements, and ambulances plus an Air Force Freightliner truck will be on site.
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Civil Aeronautics Administration
J. Alfred Catsail
Maryland National Guard
Cline’s
Etchison’s
United Fire Equipment
Air Force
Seek Slayers Of Mrs. Quezon Seek Slayers Of Mrs. Quezon
Manila reports an ambush that killed Mrs. Aurora Quezon widow of the Philippines’ first president her daughter Maria Aurora and son-in-law Felipe Buencamino III. The bodies were moved from the north under armored escort as police hunt Hukbalahap suspects and martial law calls rise. Brig. Gen. Alberto Ramos led the manhunt northward amid a second nearby ambush injuring officials.
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Manila
Philippines
Aurora Que‘zon
Maria Aurora
Felipe Buencamino III
Constabulary
Large Sum Available For Loan Purposes
Washington notes a Federal Reserve order will free 1.2 billion dollars for lending next week. The move cuts reserve requirements for 7,000 banks, giving the lagging economy a potential boost if bankers and borrowers take on risk.
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Washington
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Board
Three Trainmen Die As Roadbed Collapses
Three Atlantic Coast Line trainmen were killed when a roadbed collapsed near Manchester Georgia after two days of heavy rain. The freight train en route from Chicago to Miami derailed at about 530 am. Rescue workers recovered one body while two others remained trapped in wreckage. Atlantic Coast Line officials reported the washout caused the disaster. A separate note states William E. Frazier 29 of Gaithersburg was jailed here for trespassing and larceny after a morning arrest on Catoctin Avenue with $100 collateral posted.
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Manchester
Atlantic Coast Line
Chicago
Miami
Atlanta
Miead
William E. Frazier
Gaithersburg
Catoctin Avenue
Denver Shook
Federal aid to education debate in Congress heats up
In Washington James Marlow reports a long running debate over a proposed federal education aid plan. The bill seeks 300 million dollars per year for 48 states to supplement teacher pay buildings and transportation with allocations based on state need. It would not lower state spending but could risk federal influence. the bill also allows states to decide on aid to non public schools while arguing for equity among rich and poor states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow Washington
Congress
Senate
House
New York
Mississippi
Fairchild C-119 Packet First Production Model Accepted
The Air Force accepted the initial production model of the Fairchild C-119 Packet, the newest Flying Boxcar, part of a 136 aircraft order. Early units will go to Continental Air Command. the plane, built in Hagerstown, carries nine tons over 2000 miles and can transport 42 troops or 36 litter patients.
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Washington
Air Force
Continental Air Command
Fairchild
Hagerstown
Guam Court Martial Now Set For May 9
Guam, April 29 The court martial of three Negro airmen charged with the rape murder of Miss Ruth Farnsworth former San Francisco War today was postponed until May 9. The delay to bring here an important witness a former Negro airman who went to Alabama after leaving the service was announced by the 20th Air Force Public Information office. The accused are Pvyts. Herman P Dennis Jr Indianapolis and Calvin Dennis Frederick Md and Sgt Robert W Burns Spokane Wash.
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Guam
Ruth Farnsworth
San Francisco
20Th Air Force Public Information Office
Alabama
Herman P. Dennis, Jr
Indianapolis
Calvin Dennis
Frederick, Md
Robert W. Burns
Spokane
Wash
Drop in Frederick unemployment shows declines
Frederick city and county report a drop in unemployment to 688, down 467 from last month after a high of 1,800. The gain comes from return of construction workers to winter stalled projects and many on the list are in factories and part time work. Statewide Maryland unemployment rises 9,688 from prior week.
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Frederick
Department of Employment Security Office
State Department of Employment Security
Maryland
Must Vacate Residence at 16 Ninth Avenue Brunswick
Sheriff delivered the court order Thursday directing John W. and Mary F. Shawyer to surrender possession of 16 Ninth Avenue to Donald A. and Evelyn F. Wilson. The Wilsons received until Saturday morning to comply after a long legal battle ending with a February 1 1949 mortgage sale at the Court House. Judge Charles W. Woodward signed the order and H Kieffer Delauter represented the Wilsons.
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Guy Anderson
John W
Mary F. Shawyer
Donald A
Evelyn F. Wilson
Ninth Avenue
Brunswick
Emmitsburg Man Pleads Guilty To Gettysburg Burglary
Emmitsburg resident Elmer Cregger pleaded guilty before Justice John H. Bashore to burglary and related larceny charges stemming from thefts in Gettysburg. State police say about $60 in valuables were stolen from Hunt Avenue and Red Service Station last year, including batteries, a radiator core, a .38 revolver and $4. He is jailed awaiting court action.
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Gettysburg
Elmer Cregeer
Emmitsburg
James A. Walsh
Justice of the Peace
John H. Bashore
Cregger
Hunt Avenue
Red
Freight Trains In Crash No One Hurt Near Harrisburg
An eastbound Pennsylvania Railroad freight train collided with the rear of another near Heckton six miles north of Harrisburg on the Williamsport division. No injuries were reported. The second train’s locomotive overturned and its caboose caught fire, with nine other cars damaged.
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Harrisburg
UPI
Pennsylvania Railroad
Heckton
Pennsylvania
Extended Maryland Delaware Forecast For Weekend
The extended forecast calls for Saturday to be rather cloudy and mild with showers in western and southern Maryland by night. Sunday sees scattered showers and mild temperatures. Monday brings a cooler spell, with a warming trend Tuesday and Wednesday. Showers reappearing by Wednesday. Period temperatures are expected to run two to four degrees above normal with rainfall totals around 0.4 to 0.4 inch across the region.
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Maryland
Delaware
Dewey Seeks Vindication After Presidential Loss
Albany April 29 Gov Thomas E Dewey who failed twice for president still harbors a wish for another run though undecided about leaving public life when his term ends December 31 1950 Close friends say he may seek further public service to gain political vindication He previously stated he would not run again but conditions change and Dewey remains engaged with government issues and a fighting spirit.
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Albany
N. Y
Thomas E. Dewey
White House
Dewey
Truman
U S Seeks Fair German Settlement In Four Power Talks
Secretary of State Acheson pledged that the United States will work toward a fair settlement for Germany in four power talks with Russia. He said rights and security of 45 million Germans in western zones must be preserved, and noted that steps toward a west German republic do not abandon hope for a global solution. The Times reports proposals to merge Soviet and western zones into a single German federal state, plus reduced occupation forces, though France has not yet agreed. U S and British delegations said no such proposals were discussed publicly.
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New York
Acheson
United States
Russia
Germany
Europe
American Newspaper Publishers Association
U. S
Britain
France
New York Times
The
Times
Lake Success
United Nations
Washington
London
Blockade Meeting Held This Afternoon In New York
Representatives of the United States and Russia meet at 4 p.m. today in the Soviet headquarters on upper Park Avenue to discuss the Berlin blockade. The session between Jessup and Malik follows a Wednesday request for Moscow to declare Russia’s position on lifting the blockade. A U.S. spokesman had no knowledge of a reply.
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New York
United States
Russia
Berlin
Upper Park Avenue
Philip C. Jessup
U. S
Jakob A. Malik
Malik
Moscow
Jessup
U.S
Reservoir Roof Afire In Bismarck Water Supply Blockade
Fire broke out on the city reservoir roof in Bismarck North Dakota. About 1,000,000 gallons of water were in the structure and firefighters used 450 gallons from a pumper to extinguish the blaze. Damage described as slight. Heavy rain reported in southern regions with two inches in places like Macon Georgia and Chattanooga Tennessee.
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Bismarck
N. D
City
Chicago
Carolinas
Louisiana
Texas
Macon
Chattanooga
Tenn
Nevada
Idaho
Montana
Washington
Oregon
Suspect Held Over Assault on Vista Telegrapher
Cumberland April 29 A 43 year old Pittsburgh man F M Richerson was picked up by railroad police in connection with an assault on a woman telegraph operator at Vista Tower near Connellsville. The victim, hospitalized in Connellsville, was found unconscious after Train 26 stopped due to a red block. Richerson, described as a telegraph operator learner, had been hired in Pittsburgh and sent to Vista Tower for instruction.
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Cumberland
F. M. Richerson
Pittsburgh
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Vista
McKeesport
H. D. Schmidt
Cumberland Division
Schmidt
Vista Tower
Connellsville
F. L. Reed
Connellsville State Hospital
Richerson
Fruit Damage Not Serious
Hancock April 29 Maryland fruit crop escaped frost with lows around 27 degrees in the fruit belt. Apple and peach growers expect only slight damage in scattered low areas, with Frederick and Westminster also registering 27. Carroll county may see more damage as other counties report low thirties. Orchardists used smudge pots after a late weather bureau warning.
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Hancock
Maryland
Frederick County
Carroll County
Frederick
Westminster
Randallstown
Cumberland
Benson
Baltimore
Weather Bureau
Rockville Firm Head Held In Woman's Death
A Maryland construction company superintendent Henry Benson, 42, was held without charge in the death of Doris Stone, 26, who died after a beating in a Chicago hotel Tuesday night. Police say Benson admitted striking the woman during a quarrel. The inquest was ordered by Lt. William Hennessey.
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Chicago
Moline
Doris Stone
William Hennessey
Henry Benson
Rockville
Hennessey
Benson
Flushing
Progressive Flower Show Held Here
Fredericksonians toured a Garden Club progressive flower show from 2 to 5:30 in historic houses including the Taney and Historical House. Prizes honored old glass, silver or pewter, Williamsburg and colonial arrangements with winners named. Tea hosted by Mrs. Alden Fisher. event celebrated colonial decor and bridal arrangements amid warm spring weather.
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Taney House
Alden Fisher
Peter W. Chichester
Robert FE. Delaplaine
A. A. Pearce
R. E. Town
T. Stuart Haller
John Ed. Schetl
Williamsburg
Helena Stauffer
Virginia Miller
Holmes D. Baker
Robert E. Delap
Gerrit Peters
Barge Controversy in Berlin Is Over
In Berlin a truce ended the canal dispute at the Brit ish sector locks. Two Russian officers ordered not to interfere with British traffic returned and declared no trouble plans. British officers expect referral to higher authority for settlement as armed British police guard the area and traffic proceeds unmolested.
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Berlin
Durocher Suspended By Commissioner After Incident
New York Giants manager Leo Durocher received an indefinite suspension from Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler following a dispute after the Brooklyn vs New York game. Durocher is to appear in Cincinnati on May 3 as the commissioner continues the investigation.
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Cincinnati
Leo Durocher
New York Giants
A. B. Chandler
Brooklyn
New York
Durocher
Walter Mallery
Baseball
Frost Bites Orchards Across City and County
Frosted morning drops to 27 degrees in city and county with white frost, sparing widespread damage but harming cherry blossoms in low areas near a stream. Orchardists predict damage will be better known later, while strawberries and other crops in low ground may suffer. Tonight expected 42 with weekend showers.
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Brower
Weather Bureau
Bill Extending Crab Season Is Vetoed in Maryland
Annapolis April 29 Governor Lane vetoed a bill that would add at least one month to Maryland crab season from April 1 to December 1, replacing the current May 1 to December 1 window. The veto also blocked changes to license fees and retirement provisions for Anne Arundel County police and firemen.
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Annapolis
Lane
Maryland
Anne Arundel County
Tidewater Fisheries Commission
Rockwell Case Reopened In Fatal Collision
State's Attorney Francis T. Peach reopens the case against Leonard M. White of Baltimore in the death of Republican Leader Leland Rockwell. Rockwell, 43, chairman of the Republican State Central Committee for Baltimore County, was killed March 3 on Washington boulevard when his car collided with White's auto. A petition from Eastern Shore Airlines seeks to discontinue service, with All American Airways expected to seek Baltimore Easton Salisbury franchise. Stock market slow with minimal moves and no strong trading direction in New York.
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Towon
Francis T. Peach
Leonard M. White
Baltimore
Leland Rockwell
White
Rockwell
Washington Boulevard
Republican State Central Committee
Baltimore County
State Committee
Eastern Shore Airlines, Inc
Public Service Commission
All American Airways
Easton
Salisbury
All American
Eastern Shore
Political Tag Sparks Inflated Debate in Senate Committee
Senator O Mahoney and Republicans clash over Truman anti inflation plan and Council of Economic Advisers. GOP issues eight point program labeling it political propaganda while asserting inflation danger persists despite recent drops.
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Washington
PAA
Truman
Council of Economic Advisers
GOP
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Senate House Ecromic Committee
Civitan Club Holds Monthly Business Meeting
The Civitan Club met Thursday at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with Vice President A. Melvin Seeger presiding. An invitation was issued to attend May 10 at the Mayflower Hotel for the Honor Key presentation to the Student Citizen of DC by the Washington Civitan Club. Chief Judge Bolitha J. Laws will be the principal speaker. The Chesapeake District Civitan International convention will be May 14-15 at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington with Bethesda as host. A $25 donation was approved for the A.A.A. Boy Scout Patrol Parade Fund and the Cancer Fund. Herbert L. Strawsburg received the attendance award. A softball practice was announced for this evening at Frederick High School, in preparation for the Civic League game Monday against the Optimist Club in Staley Park. Also noted was a soldier killed in a head-on collision near Annapolis. James Woolord of Fort Meade died in the crash at the Highways 301 and 50 intersection about 10 miles west of Annapolis.
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Civitan Club
Francis Scott Key
A. Melvin Seeger
District of Columbia
Washington Civitan Club
Mayflower Hotel
Bolitha J. Laws
United States District Court
Shoreham Hotel
Washington, D. C
Bethesda
A. A. A.boy Scout Patrol
Cancer Fund
Herbert L. Strawsburg
Frederick High School
Civic League
Optimist
Staley Park
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Mrs. Quezon
Lonely Vista Tower
Hamilton
College Park
University of Maryland
Parsons Newman
R. W. Baer
W. A. Riddell
Robert E. Delaplaine
Bland
Ralph A. Newberry
Samuel
Katheryn
Newberry
Mechanicsburg
Numa Helsebeck
Bland County
Ralph
Berwyn
Prince Georges County
Kiernan Liquor Store
Vincent Kiernan
Marlin J. Kiernan
State Roads Commission
Montgomery County
McGuire and Rolfe Construction Company, Inc
Georgia Avenue
Frost
Mercury
Hangchow
Shanghai
Wuhing
Kashing
Shanghai- Hangchow
Soochow
Kunshan
Shanghai- Nanking
23Rd
Tand
Wangchow
Wukant
Wukang
Yangtze
Oscar C. Badger
U.S. Navy
Woosung
Yantgze
Civitans
Fort Meade
Here
James Woolord
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