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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1947
Page
8
As Taft-Hartley Act took effect, about 125000 workers were in strikes. Officials rushed to settle disputes before midnight, with some using clock-stops to reach agreements. CIO and AFL leaders planned high level meetings in early September to outline clearer union policies.
New York Aug 22. Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt says she cannot choose a wise use for the Rev A B Starnes Tennessee farm and will not accept it valued under 10 000 dollars The property includes a church graveyard and adjoining land and was to be kept in good condition with a monument costing up to 200 dollars for the donor He asked that his niece be allowed to reside there during her life Mrs Roosevelt notes others in the family could use the farm more advantageously.
Building permits totaling about 40 900 have been issued by Supervisor of Assessments A. Lamar Barrick. Eight new dwellings appear on the list including updates to Gas House Pike tenant house and several bungalows. The document names multiple proprietors and properties with costs ranging from 300 to 6 500 and notes additions such as barns silos and a dairy facility.
The Frederick airport master plan, specifications, and cost estimates from Bourne Associates were approved by the Mayor and Aldermen in special session after debate. Alderman Burall opposed adoption. observers included Camp Detrick and Airports Inc representatives as the Civil Aeronautics Administration outlined federal involvement.
Greenbelt Mayor George Bauer told a House Small Business subcommittee that the Maryland town’s business is controlled by a co-op monopoly and urged introducing private competition. Federal housing official Dillon Myer defended the co-op’s exclusive rights as typical of housing projects, while critics argued the setup limits private enterprise and raises concerns over efficiency and prices.
University of Maryland veterinarians report new use of ara aminobenzoic acid known as Pab to kill brucella germs in humans and cattle. Dr. Cotton and Dr. Swope describe dose dependent effects, noting low doses stimulate microbes while higher doses stop growth and kill them with minimal toxicity to treated animals. Also announces Aug 22 call accepting rector George Tylor at St Davids Roland Fark will follow Richard Loring as Springfield bishop.
Harpers Ferry West Virginia August 23 The Potomac Edison Company clears two large spots on Blue Ridge Mountains opposite town to re establish high tension lines and make way for a new road This completes a 2 million dollar road and bridge project tying three states and the Federal Government to replace washed out bridges Work on the Sandy Hook span nears completion Virginia prepares its roadway link and the Harpers Ferry bridge superstructure will be built by a Roanoke firm Also in Hagerstown August 22 Good corn crop despite pests and frosts Washington County yields look average Late planted corn still doubtful but normal crop looks very satisfactory per County Agent Mark Miller and WINER
Henry Step an Fetthit Her bert, colored, was convicted of disturbing the peace and assault and battery Friday night before Magistrate Alion Y Bennett and sent to jail for 30 days in default of a $25 fine. Defended by E Austin James, Step testified two other people were involved. Three teen girls in a tavern at Sixth and Bentz streets caused the disturbance, sending Raymond White to the hospital for two stitches after bottles were thrown. Officer Norman Dietz could not name the bottle throwers but said Herbert kept the tavern doors open and kept the neighborhood riled with shouts throughout the afternoon. An additional fine of $10 was imposed on...
LeRoy Bryant of North Market Street and Roy A Mane of Salem were jailed 10 days each in default of fines totaling dollars after arrests by Sergeant Dan Swomley for peace disturbance. George Wicker of Florida was dismissed of charges of lettering. Alexander Tyler’s colored Frederick faced $10.80 collateral forfeiture for indecent exposure, charged by Officer WH Ham Royer.
Report notes hummingbirds reputedly reach around 300 wing beats per minute, highlighting their extraordinary wing speed and agile motion in flight.
An enveloping horde of crickets descended on Martinsburg and Charles Town along with other Eastern Panhandle communities yesterday. The insects swarmed downtown areas prompting shopkeepers to attack them before they left of their own accord.
The Harford County Board of Commissioners announced the vacancy for County Road Engineer after Arthur Nelson’s resignation. Paul Sullivan of Bel Air has been offered the position, with a salary of 50000 dollars. The announcement dates August 22 in Havre de Grace Maryland.
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