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News

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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1947

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3

Group Calls for Warmer Streams and More Ponds in Maryland

A Maryland fish and game program to boost stream fish is backed by the Frederick County Fish and Game Protective Association. James H. Gambrill Jr and state officials outlined pond stocking, landowner cooperation for hunting, and forestation efforts. Pollution in Tanner's branch was raised for state inquiry. Officers and nominees were announced for January installation. deer replenishment on city watershed sought.

Maryland Frederick County Fish and Game Protective Association Frederick James H. Gambrill, Jr State Game and Inland Fish Commission Mary‘Janda Gambrill Montgomery County Governor State Game and In- Land Fish Commission Grange Farm Bureau 4-H Clubs James C. Koogle Middletown Middle Creek State Pollution Control Commission Guy K. Motter Harry M. Cramer, Jr Richard L Shoemaker Thomas E. Williams W. Bartgis Storm William M. Moore Nanciel Joseph J. Nestor Hart Etchison George B. Behne Henry R. Shoemaker Joseph EL Holdcraft Milton Frank J. Croghan Mr. Holdcraft Richard A. Sliger Mr. Moore J. Paul Delphey Mr. Eehne George S. Rodock Fred Sheeley M. R. Etchison Mr. Holdcraff A. W. Crawford

Early Completion Of Dam Is Urged For Potomac Basin

A committee of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac river basin urged finishing the Savage River flood control dam near Lake W Va. It is about 65 70 percent complete and would help pollution control by stabilizing river flow. Funds for completion are hoped in the 1946 fiscal year starting July 1. Original cost was 1 990 000 but has risen with deterioration. The commission met to discuss technical nutrition issues and plans future meetings in Harrisburg and Hagerstown.

Washington Savage River Lake,w. Va Interstate Commission Potomac River W2a Virginia Maryland West Virginia Pennsylvania District of Tolumbia Harrisburg Hagerstown Aid

B. and O. Crews To Wear Holly Sprigs

ABaltimore and Ohio Railroad plans to distribute holly sprigs to engineers, ticket collectors, and other staff for December 21 to 27. A century-old holly tree, 75 feet tall, has been adopted by passengers and trackmen for this year’s holiday tradition. Sprigs will be boxed and shipped to all terminals for hostess and conductor use.

Jacksonville Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Ine

Landon backs four year aid plan for Western Europe

President Truman seeks a four year guarantee of aid to Western Europe totaling about 15.7 to 18.3 billion dollars, a plan Landon endorses after meeting Truman at the White House. Landon contrasts with Taft and other Republicans urging year to year aid. Secretary Ross says the program will be sent to Congress after Monday talks.

Washington Truman Congress Europe Alf ML Landon Bir White House Taft Ohio U.S Landon Kansas Marshall Charles G. Ross Congressional

More Tankers To Carry Oil

Washington reports the Maritime Commission halted sales of all remaining T-2 and Liberty tankers amid a critical fuel oil situation. The agency refused to disclose counts or domestic versus foreign buyers, noting 51 Liberty ships and 209 T-2s in various states, with some already moved to Navy service. Also cited were multiple T-2s breaking apart during repair, prompting a costly midsection strengthening program expected to delay availability by two to six weeks, pushing tactical readiness into months.

Washington Maritime Commission Commission Navy Boston Max W. Ball Interior Department Oil and Gas Division House Interstate Commerce Committee Hoboken N. J Ball

Domestic cases tried in police court Friday night

Magistrate Alton Y Bennett presided over two non support cases, one assault and battery verdict not guilty, and a guilty plea in another non support matter. A young couple given a week to move into Draper sister s home in Wolfsville. court declined jurisdiction on back board bill. Mary Webber testified she slapped her husband after drinking incident. verdict not guilty by reason of both being guilty. Harry Crem given two week respite to verify work earnings. Nathaniel Herbert received a suspended 250 fine for intoxication. several collaterals forfeited for disturbances and city ordinance violations.

Alton Y. Bennett Anthony Earl Warren Draper Thurmost Mary Draper Iving Draper Wolfsville Bim Mary Webber West Seventh Street Harold Webber Bennett Harry Crem Middle Alley Carrie Orem East Street Wilbur F. Sheffield Orem Nathaniel Herbert Frederick Aaron J. Hoy Bartholows T. F. Snyder Austin Asnold Mitchell Mensfield Ridgley King

Reach Accord On Milk Law In Frederick Initiative

Frederick distributors and a Brunswick firm reached a tentative agreement on provisions of a proposed milk ordinance. A Winchester Hall meeting next Wednesday will set price ranges, followed by joint sessions with area producers. Health officials attended the talks as the city moves toward stricter milk quality and food establishment inspections.

Frederick Winchester Hall Brunswick Richard E Zimmerman Tim Donald J. Repp Walter Comer Tay United States Public Health Service Fredrick Baltimore Washington Ai. Te

Two Md Main Springs Found Ineligible For Play

At the University of Maryland coach A L Flacie Stewart found two key main spring players ineligible under a Southern Conference transfer rule requiring one year residency. Spence Wright and Jack Meyers, freshman prospects, are out until February and February third games. Wright transferred from Bloomsburg Teachers after Army release but did not participate in athletics there. Stewart called Wright the second or third best player and expected him to be a regular.

College Park University of Maryland A. L Flacie) Stewart Stewart Spencer Wright Jack Meyers Wright Hiarmsburg Bloomsburg Bloom. Rg

Christmas Buying In Baltimore Up In 1946 Trade

Baltimore merchants report heavy Christmas buying this year with sales set to top last year’s volume despite price increases. The Evening Sun finds widespread store activity, especially in garments, with no strong price resistance as shoppers crowd downtown and suburbs.

Baltimore Evening Sun

Reds End Rome Strike After 48 Hours

Rome reports a 48 hour general strike by the left against Premier Alcide De Gasperi ends at midnight with both sides claiming victory. A later edition of Popolo accuses the Communist controlled Chamber of Labor of Rome Province of organizing 500000 workers to back unemployment relief, while police shield workers from jeering crowds as Interior Minister Mario Scelba vows to protect those who want to work. No fatalities and few serious injuries reported, though disorders were noted.

Rome Alcide de Gasperis Christian Democratic Christian Democratic Party I Popolo Chamber of Labor of Mario Scelba

Strikes and Unrest Hit Italian Cities in December 1947

News brief from The News Frederick Ohio describes protests in Caltanissetti and Varese with injuries and halted traffic as workers demand timely pay and tax protests spread to Bologna. The report notes widespread store closures and police actions to reopen shops. Also explains the origin of the term antibiotic.

Italy Caltanissetti Varese Saronne-Varese Bologns

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