County Board weighs new school projects amid budget strains
County commissioners face a $2 million rise in assessable base for 1948 as they tackle school construction needs in Thurmont Middletown and Liberty. Lions Club pressure for immediate new facilities signals likely costs well over a million dollars, with possible bond issues or serial notes. Officials must decide whether to delay two years hoping costs drop and funds build, even as 12 year education plan begins in 1949.
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Sik Wa
Thurmont High School
Middletown
Libertytown
Thurmont
Liberty
Commissioner Board
Small Planes End World Hop At Teterboro Airport
Two unit sized 100 horsepower flivver planes piloted by Clif Evans and George Truman completed a 25 000 mile globe circling flight ending August 9 departure from Teterboro. They landed at 10 19 a m after 123 days with 49 stops. A flight of fighters escorted the final lap from Harrisburg and Evans arrived seconds ahead of Truman. Each tiny craft bore flags and insignia from 22 nations and carried names of leading figures including Pope Pius XII.
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Teterboro
N. Z
P— Clif Evans
George Truman
Harrisburg
Evans
Truman
Pius XII
Holy Land Strife by Jews Arabs Continues in Jerusalem
Holy Land unrest worsened as British authorities struggle to quell violence after the United Nations partition vote. Death toll reached at least 123 from unofficial tallies as rioting entered its sixth day, with Arabs and Jews clashing in Jerusalem amid mounting international reaction. Nearby Rouen reports the death of Pierre Cardinal Petit de Juleville, 71, after several days of illness.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
United Nations
Holy Land
Rouen
France
Pierre Cardinal Petit de Juleville
Legion To Give Thousands Of Rebuilt Toys
The American Legion Francis Scott Key Post reports thousands of rebuilt toys for distribution to needy children despite bad weather. Toys were gathered this year at a record pace since the collection began 12 to 15 years ago. Legionnaires plan continued repair work to the toys and sign a petition endorsing universal military training, to be sent to authorities. Jason Yelton reports renovations to the club bar and social room should be finished by Christmas.
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Francis” Scott Key
American Legion
Legion
East Church Street
W. A. Ray Spurrier
Legionnaires
Inight
Jason Yelton
Light Sleet And Rain Fall Here
Freezing rain and sleet created slick roads and ice in Frederick this afternoon with temperatures around 30 rising toward the mid 30s and rain and freezing rain extending from Virginia to the Midwest. Forecasters warned continued rain into Thursday morning as colder air moved in statewide.
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Steet
Frederick
Weather Bureau
Virginia
Midwest
Columbus
Indianapolis
Missouri
Towa
Minnesota
Ilinois
Wiconsin
Indiana
Michigan
Mssouri
Ohio
Gulf States
Mercury
Rochester
Pellston
Mich
DakKotes
Nebraska
Pacific Coast
Moscow Buying Panic Report Sparks Stockholm News
Morgentidningen cites Moscow reports that November buying panic hit Russia and other Soviet cities. Stores were stripped as rumors of currency reform spread. Birger Lundberg, in Helsinki, claimed officials planned to abolish rationing and devalue rubles, stoking fear of worthless paper money. Attorney General Hammond states state has no general right of appeal from law acquittal in motor vehicle violations. General Clifton B. Cates nominated to commandant of the Marine Corps with rank of general.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Morgentidningen
Moscow
Birger Lundberg
Helsinki
Hammond
Talbot County
Circuit Court
Cates
Washington
Truman
Clifton B. Cates
Marine Corps
Reparations Deadlock Threatens Big Four Talks
Western diplomats describe Russia seek ing ten billion dollars in reparations from Germany as a likely breaker of the Big Four Foreign Ministers conference. United States and Britain oppose the demand while Marshall backs removal of zonal trade barriers as a prerequisite to broader German economic settlement.
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London
Russia
Germany
V. M. Afolotov
Molotov
United Sates
Britain
U. S
George C. Marshall
Marshall
Ernest Bevin
Moscow
Labor's Dual Drive Could Shape 1948 Politics
The Nation Today outlines how organized labor, led by the CIO and AFL, plans heavy political action in 1948 and seeks higher wages to meet rising living costs. It notes rival wage and price pressures after war, potential Congress actions on price and wage controls, and the risk to nonunion workers.
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James Marlow
Washington
Congress
CIO
AFL
Railroad Brotherhoods
Brotherhoods
Political Action Committee
Roosevelt
Democratic Congress
Cio-Pac
Boston
Jack Krell
PAC
San Francisco
Labor
William Green
Railroad -Labor
Tesgue
The
Rediscount Rate To Go To 114 Per Cent
Federal Reserve Chairman Marriner Eccles said rediscount rates of one percent will be raised soon likely to 1 1/4 percent. He spoke to the Senate House Economic committee noting Congress may not approve extra bank reserves to curb credits.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Marriner S. Eccles
Eccles
Senate
House Economic Committee
Congress
Reserve Board of Governors
Treasury
Splits With Parent Body On Training Splits With Parent Body On Training Baltimore
The Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers declined to oppose universal military training as urged by the National Congress. Only about half of Maryland PT A groups have disagreed with the national stance. Mrs. Stanley G. Cook said the national body may not block the measure when Congress acts next month. Approval of 39 state congresses is needed to officially oppose.
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Baltimore
Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Stanley G. Cook
Indian Head
National Congress
Cook
War On Fast Driving Began By Police Along Market Street
Four motorists forfeited collateral on charges of speeding along North Market Street from the 1000 block north. Arrests were made by Lieut. R. O. Six. Forfeitures included Clinton A. Trumer Union Bridge Route 2 John M Wheeler Mary P Judd Chevy Chase and Charles F Schmick Baltimore. Another forfeiture of five dollars and costs went to Charles J Scarlett Martinsburg W Va for exceeding 30 mph as charged by State Trooper WA Mutchner.
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North Market Street
Peoples Court
Market Street
Lieut
R. O
Clinton A. Trumer
Union Bridge
John M. Wheeler
Baltimore
Mary
P. Judd
Chevy Chase
Charles
F. Schmick
Charles J. Scarlett
Martinsburg
W. Va
WA Mutchner
Complete Identification Confirmed For Returning WWII Vets
Veterans officials denied rumors that returning military coffins contain no bodies or incomplete identifications. Maryland Veterans Commission and U S Veterans Administration spokesmen assured all remains are fully identified overseas before shipment. City police report dozens request Christmas baskets, with 60 to 70 cases under investigation as baskets are prepared for Christmas Eve delivery.
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Veterans
Ernest Lipps
Maryland Veterans Commission
Truman's 10 Point Anti inflation Plan Faces Congress
President Truman's 10 point program struggles amid 11 bills and weak congressional enthusiasm. Cabinet doubts plus department objections cloud whether meat rationing in peacetime can work, wage controls are needed with price controls, and drafting is split among agencies. If prices and wages keep rising, some measures may gain traction.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
Der
Truman
Congress
Florida
Department of Agriculture
United States
Schwellenbach
Commerce
Averell Harriman
Bureau of the Budget
Federal Reserve Board
Commodity Credit Corporation
Anderson
Tighe E. Woods
Department of Labor
Department of Commerce
Department of Interior
Wiiter
Real Santa Doesn't Do This Children Detroit Story
William Gallagher known as Santa Claus faced Recorder Joseph J. Gillis on a drunkenness charge. The 69 year old, found allegedly climbing down an empty chimney on Michigan Avenue, claimed to be the spirit of Santa in a hardware store. The judge suspended sentence if he stays sober during the busy season.
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Detroit
Santa Claus
Recorder
Joseph J. Gillis
William Gallagher
Gallagher
Gillis
Michigan Avenue
Santa Gallagher
Santa
Ration Bill Put Aside By GOP Leaders
Washington discusses a four point anti inflation program favored by Republicans led by Senator Taft and House Leader Halleck. The plan includes voluntary industry wide pricing accords, export control expansion, higher gold reserves requirements, and control of vital transport like boxcars.
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Washington
Congress
Taft
Ohio
Senate Republican Steering Committee
House
Halleck
Indiana
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Re
Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties In The County
Deeds recorded in the clerk's office show multiple property transfers in the eastern county. Marion S. Grumbine sold Mt Airy Ridgeville road frontage to Nathan C. Buster for about 10000. Emory Purdum sold 627 acres and improvements in New Market district to Wilmer A. Sullivan for about 810000. Charles H. Norris sold west of Burns avenue in Wagner's Addition to Rit Airy to Lester L. Lowmen for about 3500. Benjamin B. Rosenstock, as substituted trustee, sold Clifford F. T. Sappington's heirs property to Robert H. Diller including about 143 acres in Liberty district and about 3 acres in Woodville district for about 7500. Mir and Mrs. Arthur M. Lawson sold Reich hamville road property in New Market to N Lee DeGrange for about 5060.
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Marion S. Grumbine
Nathan C. Butster
Mt . Airy-Ridgeville Road
Mt. Airy
Emory Purdum
Wilmer A. Sullivan
New Market District
Charles H. Nortris
Lester L. Lowmen
Burns Avenue
Wagners Addition
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
Robert H._ Diller
Clifford FT. Sappington
Liberty District
Woodville
Mir
Arthur M. Lawson Hare
N Lee
DeGrange
Reich’ Ijamsville
New Martriet
Masons Lay Cornerstone For Centreville Firemen
Centreville held a cornerstone ceremony for the Goodwill Volunteers Fire Company building. State Bank Commissioner J Millard Tawes spoke as merchants closed for the event. Fire company president E O Willis thanked residents for contributions ahead of the January 15 occupancy. Grand Master Harry L Heather led the Masonic rites.
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Centreville
Goodwill Volunteers Fire Company
State Bank
J. Millard Tawes
E. O. Willis
Fire Company
Harry L. Heather
Maryland Grand Lodge of Masons
France Rejects Soviet Protest Note Over Treatment of Citizens
Paris reports France will not accept a Russian note protesting Soviet citizen treatment in France and stalled trade talks. Pierre Charpentier may be sent to Moscow to return the note. A French repatriation mission members, expelled from Russia, had exit visas and will depart soon. President Vincent Auriol presided over the cabinet decision.
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Paris
France
Moscow
Pierre Charpentier
Spoliceman
Russia
Vincent Auriol
Greece aid program faces funding push and idle UNRRA supplies
In Denver and Washington officials warn Greece’s economic and military situation has deteriorated while the United States may seek more funds to extend aid. Senator Ferguson seeks to reclaim $75 million of idle UNRRA supplies for American distribution, urging Athens to turn over remaining relief stocks.
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Denver
Greece
State Department
George C. McGhee
Rocky Mountain
American Association For the United Nations
McGhee
Washington
Congress
Turkey
Europe
Middle East
Ferguson
R-Mich
Athens
United Nations
Dwight Griswold
UFRRA
Brooks
R-Ii
Griswold
Strikes In France End After Month of Labor Strife
France's Communist led strikes end after a month of labor unrest. CBT accepted government terms and ordered strikers back to work. At peak 2 to 3 million idle. end total 1,309,000 still on strike. CGT vows new fights while government cites political motives. US official calls strikes an extension of Soviet policy. New York market notes follow.
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Paris
France
Russia
General Confederation of Labor
CBT
Asi
CGT
Robert A Lovett
U. S
Washington
Italy
34 Aboard Burned Plane Likely Dead
A four engined Air Transport Command transport crashed near Goose Bay Labrador just before midnight. Initial reports state 34 or 35 aboard with no known survivors. Rescue efforts underway as weather hampers ground and air teams.
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Westover Field
Mass
Uy Wo
ATC
Goose Bay
Labrador
Ninth Air Force
Air Transport Command
St. John’s
Northwest River
Army Transport Command
William H. Turner
Atlantic Division
Stanley H. Bear
Medical Corps
Westover
Two Fire Alarms Reported At Two City Locations
A stove fire at 18 Franklin Street triggered a fire alarm and a chimney fire on Orchard Avenue set off another alarm this afternoon. Fire crews responded promptly to both incidents. No injuries reported, investigation ongoing.
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Franklin Street
Orchard Avenue
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Ore
Blue Mountains
Here
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Wash
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Attica
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Tex
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