Life Members license hearing on harness racing move
Frederick County officials announce a life members meeting on January 8 at the Court House to consider a proposed harness racing plan under pari mutuel rules. The plan would require enabling legislation and a racing permit from the State Racing Commission, with delays possible and multiple approvals needed before any actual races. Also noted is a beer and liquor license grant in Frederick district due to population changes, amid clarifications of licensing rules and a county decision.
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Circuit Court
Alion Y. Bennett
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Pre Christmas business rush marks holiday displays
A fragmented report notes holiday decorations appear across town. Merchants push sales ahead of Christmas as retailers, aroused by the season, accelerate display and promotion efforts amid brisk buying. Potomac Edison, retailers, and local chambers drive festive setup.
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Postmaster General Warns of Acute Christmas Mail Congestion
The Postmaster General states this Christmas season brings the worst mail congestion in postal history. He urges immediate mailing of Christmas parcels to ensure gifts arrive before Christmas.
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U S Won't Be Forced Out Of Berlin
Gen. Lucius D. Clay said the United States will stay in Berlin and not withdraw from the four power city. Western Berliners vote tomorrow for a new city administration as Soviets and German Communists push propaganda claiming a U S departure.
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Berlin
Lucius D. Clay
Russia
U S Aid Flows to China For Economic Programs
Washington reports millions in U S assistance to China through the Economic Cooperation Administration. Projects include capital equipment, technical services, and rural development. Funds support replacement of industrial gear, reconstruction, and expansion, with focus on rural poverty and agricultural needs.
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China
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Truman and Margaret Jazz at National Press Club Dinner
President Truman and daughter Margaret performed a piano duet titled The Jenny Lind Polka at a National Press Club dinner for fathers and daughters. The event featured other acts and light humor, with Secret Service imitation and jokes about post election congratulatory notes.
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Washington
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Jenny Lind
Natonal Press Club
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Identity Is Known in State Department Documents Case
The House Un American Activities Committee said it has evidence on the person who slipped secret State Department papers to a self described Communist agent before the war. Robert E. Stripling said they will show the source of the documents from the State Department to Chambers. Whittaker Chambers testified he was a Red underground agent in Washington in the late 1930s and new documents have been found. The committee served a subpoena on Chamber lawyer. In the same edition, Eastern Star elects officers. new officers to be seated in January. Market activity in New York stock market shows gains around a point with a generally forward tone on a quiet session.
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House Un-American Activities Committee
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State Department
Robert E. Stripling
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Whittaker Chamber
Time Magazine
Red Underground
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Secrezis
Chamber
Richard F. More
Assembly To Quit Dec. 11
Paris dispatch reports the 14 nation steering committee approved an American plan to adjourn the United Nations Assembly by the night of December 11 to 12 with Russia backing the move. The vote was 8 to 4, while a rival proposal to keep the session going was rejected 6 to 5. The assembly began September 21 and the committee ruled unfinished items should be dropped from the agenda.
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Representation plan may be reconsidered in Maryland
State Senator Stanford Hoff of Carriage weighing a plan to urge the Legislature to reconsider a constitutional amendment for representation in the Maryland House of Delegates. The Senate Wednesday voted 9 favors an amendment to give Baltimore City and surrounding areas greater representation.
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Baltimore
Stanford Hof
Battle Near Suchow May Decide China's Fate
Reports from the front indicate a large scale clash near Suchow and north of Nanking as both sides engage in heavy fighting. Officials and foreign observers see possible government victory but warn evacuation might be delayed by 10 to 90 days depending on battlefield developments and supply lines.
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Here
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Amai Fitary Qi
China
Historic Battleship To Stay In Service
President Truman en route to Norfolk to honor the battleship Missouri named for his state. He and his party sail on the Williamsburg to present a 261 piece silver service to the vessel. The gift, valued at $10,000 per the legislature, was accepted by Captain James Thach aboard the ship for the Navy.
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Go Donner
James Thach
Ceremny
Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties
Deeds recorded for property sales list several transfers including Mr and Mrs Grove and others to Edward P. Oden and Russell Oden at No 15 Burrill Street on Water Street area. Considerations around 5960 dollars noted for a west Water Street parcel.
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Edward P. Oden
Russell Oden
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Martin
Iles
Water Street
Union Head Dies After Health Decline
A veteran labor leader and former head of the Union died on December 4 after a period of illness. He had served as head during wartime and was a long-time ally of labor movements, with decades of active involvement in national politics and policy.
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Unitedates Senate
Amelie Wie
Main Street To Be Widened At Burkittsville Meeting
Town residents heard plans to widen Main Street and install curbs drains and paving from L II Maynard civil engineer. Estimated 10 feet to 5 feet wide and 55 feet at center with curb, gutters, and new sewers. Next spring considered for full contract. no tax increase expected. Garland Guyton chaired the session with Burgess Kennedy and others present.
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3000 Perish As Chinese Ship Sinks Off Shanghai
Shanghai dispatch reports more than 3000 refugees aboard the 1999 ton Ruangya perished when it exploded and sank near the Yangtze mouth. Rescue boats struggled with fewer than 700 survivors found, as officials blamed overcapacity and possible boiler or sabotage causes.
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City Owns One Foot Strip Along Street Discussed
The Mayor commented on a realtor James H. Cramer suggestion to buy Adele Cronise's property for street widening. He noted the city has long used the strip from Rockwell to an alley along Terrace and that moving the curb back four feet would alter the street, though not as wide as the section near Calvary Methodist Church. No immediate action was indicated, likely taking some of the west side pavement.
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Adele Cronise
James H. Cramer
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Calvary Methodist Church
City issues multiple building permits totaling $21,100
The city engineer issued several building permits including a $15,000 rebuild of a Texas Company service station at 424 East Patrick and a $14,000 brick dwelling for Earl F. Hargett at 14th and North Market. Additional projects include six garages on West 11th, a small office and car lot, brick storefront work, and multiple private garages and a chicken house.
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East Patrick Street
Earl F. Hargett
14Th and
North Market Streets
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West 11Th Street
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Wayne Feaga
Samuel P. Warfield
West Patrick Street
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Motter Avenue
Mrs. Buer
Baltimore and Ohio Avenue
Minnie C. F Frederick Arage
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di Avenue
Mirs Edo H. Sharpe
Traitor To Appeal To Supreme Court Of U S
Defense counsel for Douglas Chandler 49 ind newsman seeks appeal to Supreme Court after incident near Court Street. Collision between his car and a southbound sedan caused minor damages. officer reported no charges after driver agreement. Police notes mention broader unrest at Fuad University.
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Boston
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Douglas Chandler
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Cincinnati Bishop Stamm Seeks Greater Evangelism Emphasis
Bishop John S. Stamm, newly elected president of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America, outlined a four point program after the council’s biennial convention. He promised a two year term with stronger evangelism to win new members as church membership remains at a peak. The plan calls for more lay involvement across local congregations and councils, even as the council faces organizational efforts.
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John S. Stamm
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
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Affaire” Bisson Stary Po Sarns
Finish Placing Seal Coat on Runways at New City Airport
Frederick Chy late Tuesday completed placing of the seal coat on surfaced runways at the new city airport. Some rallying of chips remains but the job is virtually complete. The seal coat ends runway work for now and the airport should see heavy use before its official dedication after securing an operation permit. One plane landed yesterday and a large plane reportedly landed several weeks ago.
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New City
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