Dispersal Policy Approved Amid Attack Fear and Debate
Washington August 1 President Truman endorsed an industrial dispersal policy to spread new and expanding plants across regions. Critics led by Rep Martin protest that it bypasses Congress and jeopardizes established areas. The plan cites rising defense needs and a Seattle study, proposing local led deployment with federal encouragement.
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Washington
Truman
Rep. Martin
Massachusetts
House
Congress
Jack Gorrie
National Security Resources Board
Seattle
Martin
Gorrie
Itis
Aus
Crops Damaged By Floods And Drouth In August Report
Floods and drought damaged crops last month but overall prospects point to a large harvest with some declines for acorn wheat barley flaxseed potatoes and tobacco offset by better outlook for hay oats rice sugar beets dry beans and peas. The August crop report notes millions of acres destroyed mainly in Kansas Missouri and Illinois and limits on wheat and corn despite ample reserves.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Kansas
Missouri
Ilinois
Two Year Term for Bradley Approved in Senate
Washington Aug 10 The Senate approved a two year term for Gen Omar Bradley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff by unanimous voice vote. The body also approved a list of Army Navy Marines and Coast Guard appointments and promotions including Maj Gen Raymond Hartwell Flemming as chief of the National Guard Bureau for four years Brig Gen Claude Henry Charpening as assistant to Army engineers Col John D Billingsley as professor of ordnance at West Point Six temporary rear admirals in the Navy and four temporary major generals in the Marine Corps.
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Washington
Senate
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Army
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Raymond Hartwell Flemming
National Guard Bureau
Claude Henry Charpening
Army Engineers
Police Court Friday Night Trials in Frederick
Police court proceedings heard Friday night before Magistrate Wilbur F Shef field featured multiple arrests and verdicts. Albert Anglebower and Louise Crutchley faced issues on a West Sixth Street auto case with Anglebower found guilty and Crutchley fined. Anglebower’s companion faced a separate incident. Theodore R Leiphart attempted suicide after eviction and jilt. he required hospital treatment and was returned home. Cart Castle, acting as own lawyer, was fined 425 and sought appeal. Clifford Smith was acquitted on a peace disturbance warrant. Multiple loiterers received jail terms or fines, including William Brightwell and Samuel Himes for 30 days in default of 100. Josh Rutherford jailed 60 days in default. Austin Arnold jailed 90 days in default. Various collateral forfeitures were listed. Police arrests were by Sergt Phebus and officers Boost, De Grange, Heffner, Boone, Stockman and Bender.
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Wilbur F. Sheffield
Albert Anglebower
Frederick
Theodore R. Leiphart
West Fourth Street
Angiebower
Louise Crutchley
Mt. Airy
West Sixth Street
Denver Shook
Crutchley
Sergi
Ben Phebus Jr
Leiphart
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Cart
Castle
Haid
Boost and
Bender
Edwin F. Nikirk
Clifford Smith
Charles Lenhart
William Brightwell
Samuel Himes
Burkittsville
Josh Rutherford
Montevue
James Pendleton
Sergt
Phebus
de Grange
Boost
Heffner
John Boone
Stockman
Finishee Seen Over U. S. Judgeships
Washington reports a possible compromise between President Truman and Senator Douglas over Harrington's Chicago Federal bench nomination. Delay to refute witnesses followed by questions of qualifications, with Drucker and King Jr. also in play. Douglas denounced the nominations as personally obnoxious but estimable, urging higher standards in the bench.
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Washington
Cornelius J. Harrington
Truman
Douglas
D-Ill
Harrington
Chicago
Justice Department
Senate Judiciary
Joseph J. Drucker T O
William H. King, Jr
Benjamin P. Epstein
Senate
Blue Shirts Leave Zone in East Berlin Trouble
Tens of thousands of Communist blue shirts wandered from East Berlin to West Berlin during the world youth festival, boosting weekly visitors to about a quarter million and sparking criticism from Red leaders. A Westward view of Western industry, food, and luxuries stirred East Berlin discontent, with a girl attempting suicide and refugees seeking asylum.
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Berlin
East
East Berlin
West Berlin
Red Host Committee
Nikolai Shvernik
Soviet Union
Truman
Red China
Shvernik
United Nations
0 Per Cent Returned From War Dead
Approximately 40 percent of America’s World War II dead have been returned home at relatives’ request. The remaining 60 percent will stay in U S cemeteries overseas. The transfer to permanent World War II cemeteries abroad is nearly complete. Col Philip B Winebrewer Frederick is reappointed to the Board of Natural Resources. Fred Tresselt, Thurmont, is named again to the Department of Research and Education.
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New York
America
Harold A. Keats
Commission On Battle Monuments
U. S
Keats
Col. Philip &. Winebrewer
Frederick
Board of Natural Resources
McKeldin
Annapolis
Fred Tresselt
Thurmont
Department of Research and Education
Revenue Insufficient From Rate Increase
Baltimore's Baltimore and Ohio Railroad estimates additional revenue of 5 000 500 this year from a freight rate hike approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission. President Roy B White notes the nine percent rise includes a four percent temporary increase from April. He says the higher costs of wages and materials mean the increase will not cover expenses.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Roy B. White
B. and C
White
B. and O
Adult Leaders Honored By 4H at Maryland week
College Park Aug 10 Maryland's 4 H Clubbers honored four adult leaders and awarded 25 year pins to Elsie Rowland of Flintstone and Margaret Ringler of Garrett County. Elizabeth Workman of Frostburg and Lola King of Deer Park received 20 year pins. Hubert Burdette received a citation for outstanding service in 4 H work. A horse riding demonstration sponsored by the Maryland Horsebreeders Association showcased several riding disciplines. A Scottish visitor, Watson Peat, toured Maryland 4 H projects with local guides Miss Jane Boyd Robert Jones and Miss Margaret Smith. The group departs by bus after breakfast Saturday. The isle of Capri is 21 miles from Naples.
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College Park
Maryland
University of Maryland
Elsie Royland
Flintstone
Allegany County
Margaret Ringler
Garrett County
Elizabeth Workman
Frostburg
Lola King
Deer Park
Rowland
Guy Gienger
College of Agriculture
Hubert P. Burdette
First National Bank
Mount Airy
Agriculture Committee
Maryland Bankers Association
Maryland Horsebreeders Association
Humphrey S. Finney
Towson
Watson Peat
Scotland
Jane Boyd
Harford County
Robert Jones
Prince Georges County
Margaret Smith
Talbot County
Action Held Up Tourniquet By Argument Saves Life
Washington reports a House delay over a proposed 19 million dollar Grandview airport project in Jackson County Ma as part of a large military construction bill. Rep Gross challenged the item. it was defeated 56 to 15 and a full vote on the bill was set for Monday or Tuesday. In Frederick Maryland, Thurmont High School principal Elmer Chandice saved Murray Miller by applying a tourniquet after a freight elevator spilled him, preventing further bleeding from a mangled right arm.
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Washington
Truman
Grandview
Jackson County
Gross
A-Iowa
Sedalia
Grandview Field
Vinson
D-Ga
Kilday
D-Tex
House
Armed Services Committee
U. S
Russia
United States
Cole Vinson
Rep. Cole
Air Force
Army
Navy
Thurmont High School
Elmer K. Chandice
Murray C. Miller
Frederick Memorial Hospital
M. L. Creagee and Son
Miller
R. E. Creager
Creager
Chandlee
In driveway of hospital garage with M. L. Creager
The report notes a serious incident at the hospital area where Miller was attended by a physician and ambulance. The attending described the condition as satisfactory while acknowledging exceedingly painful injuries.
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Fred
M. L. Creager
I Son
Miller
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