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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Dec 13, 1947

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Miss Martz Is Fatally Stricken In Baltimore

Miss Elizabeth B Martz of Frederick dies after a cerebral hemorrhage at Church Home and Hospital in Baltimore two hours after falling ill with a group including Dr Fahrmey. She had been active in Frederick social welfare and church work and leaves surviving mother two sisters Eleanor and Helen and brother John W Martz. Funeral services set for Monday at Mt Olivet cemetery with Rev Paul L Althouse officiating.

Baltimore Ruth Elizabeth B Martz West Second ‘Street Church Home Aross Miss Martz Abs. Mary Kooniz Martz John W. Martz Frederick Evangelical Reformed Church Martz Children’s Aid Society Mariz Helen W. Mariz Eleanor C. Mariz

Third Trial Of Bell At February Term

Trial of Dyson Bell and John C. Wills moves to the February term of circuit court. State's Attorney Edwin K Guines notes disagreements at Thursday trials, with a second Bell trial ending in a hung jury. Both defendants remained jailed with no bonds set while the July 12 alleged unauthorized use case proceeds. Bell and Wills face separate charges and potential bond decisions.

Dyson Bell Ily John C. Wills Francis S. KR Watthews

President Truman and Margaret Truman Concert Split

Kansas City report on December 13 describes President Truman and daughter Margaret pursuing separate musical paths. Margaret says her father is not hep to her repertoire, preferring solo acts, while she handles questions from high school reporters about career, marriage, and life on tour.

Kansas City Truman Margaret Miss Seurany Greater Kansas Ci Margarets Independence Miss Truman White House Secret Service Bobby Mater Edont Chamber of Commerce Tle Ira

Speculating In Commodities Explains Pauley’s Futures Play

Washington December 13 Here s an ABC on speculating in commodities that Edwin W Pauley did as special assistant to the Army secretary He explains futures buying at a price today with profit expected later He cites margins usually 25 percent of value and describes cotton futures trading and inflation protection via commodity speculation.

Washington ABC Edwin W. Pauley Pauley Secretary of the Army Joe Jones

Disabled American Veterans Nominate Washington and Lee Chapter Officers

Disabled American Veterans of this city held the annual nominating meeting at the American Legion Home Friday evening. Nominees include A. Merr Hooper for commander, O. Charles R Smith for senior vice commander, Jumer v ce-Commander, Charles F F Lewis, Jason H. treasurer and adjutant. Executive committee members to be elected.

Washington and Lee American Legion A. Merr! Hooper Carmey E. Reeder Spencer Charles R_ Smith Charles F F. Lewis Jason H x _Ford John H. J George W. Hull Casper F. Betson Willard C. Rudy Hoffman Edward A. Charles W. Yinger George D- Ford Lemuel J. Weston Wes Condu Eee

St Lo Vet To Lecture On Recent Campaign

Major Tony Giorlando, instructor armor for the Maryland militia, will give the seventh illustrated lecture on African, Sicilian, Malian and North European campaigns on Tuesday at eight in the Cresap room of the State Armory before National Guard and organized reserve corps officers and enlisted men. Open to the public, the talks are part of a National series.

Tony Giorlando Maryland Cresap Room State Armory National Guard Organized Reserve Corps Giorlando Paticn France St Lo

Grains Open Lower On Board of Trade Trade Click

Grains opened lower on the Board of Trade in Chicago continuing the moderate selling seen in the prior session. Prices moved downward as traders priced in weaker demand and steady supplies, with oats and corn leading the slide amid cautious market sentiment.

Chicago Board of Trade Shien Gai

Big Four Meeting Called Off Amid Tense Reparations Talks

London December 13 The Big Four session was postponed until Monday to cool tempers after last night's violent exchange. United States delegates fear continuing talks on reparations will collapse the conference, with Marshall weighing whether to end it now or finish the agenda. Molotov’s sharp attack casts doubt on any possible agreement and officials anticipate Western leaders seeking a pact before drastic moves.

London Conference U.S Marshall Molotov Russia Ablotov Andrei Y. Vinsky Lewis W. Douglas U. S Germany Marshal Europe Ernest Bevin Georges Bidault Bevin Bidault Yester- Car

Inquiry On Speculation By Government Officials

The Senate Appropriations Committee promised an early decision on a full inquiry into commodity market speculation by government personnel. Edwin W. Pauley, special assistant to the Army secretary and Democratic National treasurer, testified and said no impropriety in his trading. The panel seeks further reports from State Treasury Agriculture Commerce and National Defense departments. King George VI plans a quiet 52nd birthday at Windsor with the royal family. official celebrations are in June.

Washington Bec Senate Appropriations Committee Edwin W. Pauley Army Pauley Pagee R-Nh Sve Bridges State Treasury Agriculture Commerce National Defense Rorall King London King George VI Royal Lodge Windsor Queen Elizabeth Princess Margaret Queen Mother Mary

Newly Built Road Gives Thurmont Hopeful Trade Boost

Thurmont Lions Club hears appreciation to the Board of County Commissioners and the County Roads Board for finishing the Foxville to Thurmont highway. A Garfield to Foxville road is approved for 1948 construction, linking to the Foxville highway and improving all-surfaced routes to Thurmont.

Board of County Commissioners County Roads Board T He Thurmont Hagerstown Garfield Foxvilletas Grant Hooper D. Sayler Weybright Foxville Trurmort Washington County Garfield-Foxville Middletown Valley Wolfsville Ross V. Smith Sioners Charles FR. Ambrose Camp Cozy Ipped

Fire Damages County Home at Point of Rocks

Early this morning a fire of unknown origin damaged the bathroom of a frame home at Point of Rocks tenanted by Mr and Mrs Morris Carter and two children. The house owned by Mrs Mary E Hans. Independent Hose Company firemen with two booster streams brought the blaze under control in under 30 minutes. Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company assisted. Damage confined to bathroom walls floors and windows. other rooms spared.

Morris Carter Point of Rocks Mary E. Hans Independent Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company Kemen

Red Denial Contradicts Facts About Shooting

Berlin dispatch reports the Soviet News Bureau denies that a Red Army soldier fired at an American correspondent during a Hitler air raid demolition plan. Soviet denial contests Berliner Zeitung and Der Morgen claims of a commando group firing at Richard Kasischke near the Chancellery garden.

Berlin SNE America Adolf Hitler Cizim Berliner Zeitunz der Morgen Red Army Associated Press Richard Kasischke

How Big Merc The Marine?

Washington reports on postwar merchant marine policy seeks subsidies and larger fleets. plans from Truman advisory committee call for a four year 600 million program to build 46 passenger ships and 200 cargo vessels, while wage hour changes threaten higher crew costs and competition with foreign flagships.

Washington NEA Tates America Zeresix U.S Congress Maritime Commission U. S Interstate Commerce Commission ICC President Truman Advisory Committee On Merchant Marine K T. Keller Chrysler Keller Maritime Commisson Tee Jenna R. Steelman Reco Fan Maritime Start Hs Post Mroenen

City Shivers As Mercury Hits 17

Frederick residents shivered as a cold wave pushed the temperature to 17 degrees. A heavy frost formed on the ground and ice thickened on ponds and lakes while the Weather Bureau warned of little warming, cloudy skies, and possible light rain by Sunday afternoon.

Frederick Weather Bureau

3OME RECOVERY 5

New York stocks showed signs of recovery with many issues edging higher while some traders faced light selling amid cautious trading. Market breadth remained mixed as investors weighed economic signals and corporate results.

New York

Four Killed In Shootings In Chicago

A wild gang spree across Chicago left four men dead and several abducted or wounded. Police say three gunmen robbed, shot and dumped victims, with John Kuesis slain at his brother’s garage. One suspect was slain by detectives, another was captured, and a third remained at large. Police identified Tom Dailey and linked others to the garage business. The victims included Nick Kuesis, Frank Baker, Emil Schmikal, and James Alex.

John Sis Brothick Kuesager Tom Daley West Side Andrew Barry John Kuesis Brookfield Nick Frank Baker Barry Emil Schmikal James Alex McCook and Hodgkins Baker Schmikal Alex Nick Kuesis John McNamara Kuesis McNamara Daley Dailey

Paris and Marseille Arrests Spark Soviet Protest

Paris reports say the Soviet embassy protested new French arrests of Russian citizens in Paris and Marseille. Alexandre Abramov handed a note to Jean Chauvel asking for immediate release. France previously rejected a Soviet protest over 49 expulsions amid strikes.

Paris Foreign Ministry Marseille Alexandre Abramov Wallaires Jean Chauvel Earlhr France Moscow

Betsville Man Convicted Over Dog License Failing

Leroy Potter of Betsville was convicted on one charge for failing to obtain a county dog license. Magistrate Alion Y. Bennett fined 35 plus 24 sheriff costs and the license fee of 1 dollar. Two more dog license cases await trial next week as authorities urge immediate compliance. Deputy Austin Murray said Potter was warned November 17 to buy the license. Potter cited wife illness and lack of funds. If licenses are not secured, prosecution will continue.

Leroy Poetier Betsville Alion Y. Bennett Potter Austin Murray

Hazardous devices fatally harm Arabs in Holy Land cities

In Jerusalem and another Holy Land city today a hazardous device injures 60 and kills 12 Arabs, with police firing on crowds near Damascus Gate amid rioting. Eyewitnesses say the device was thrown from a Jewish taxi. a fire at a Jaffa Road site prompted reports of a post office zone explosion, later denied.

Jerusalem Holy Land Damascus Old City Palestine Associated Press James Pringle Pringle Jaffa Road

Cellophane Monopoly Charged By Government

The Justice Department filed an anti trust civil suit in federal court against E Dupont de Nemours Inc to force sale of some plants. Attorney General Tom Clark says Dupont controlled more than two thirds of cellophane used in the United States and gained monopoly through cartel agreements with foreign manufacturers. The suit seeks to require sale of plants to allow new entrants at reasonable prices.

Washington United States Justice Department Today E. Dupont de Nemours, Inc Wilmington Del Tom Clark Dupont Federal District Court

Deny Door Slammed On Truman Proposals

Washington December 13 The House Banking committee said it has not slammed the door on President Truman anti inflation program but argued some proposals could lead to distortions and diversions The group filed with the House a report approving a GOP substitute centered on permissive price agreements The measure is set for House action Monday Also notes on War Asset Administration surcharges and a Thurmont Maryland carol service and Knutson bill to cut incomes taxes by up to 5 billion a year with final death toll eight at Hinch colliery

Washington House Banking Committee Truman House Knutson House Wars and Means Committee Congress

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