New Attempt To Rescue 11 Washington airmen in Greenland
A renewed effort to reach 11 U S airmen stranded on a 27500 foot high Greenland cap due to sub zero weather was reported imminent. Air Force headquarters said three more rescue planes were ready at American bases. Weather hampered operations with hurricane force winds ahead of a planned Saturday action.
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Washington
USS Fliers
Greenland
Air Force
Amercan
Miand
Bs Biute
United States
Cold Weather Rescue Efforts Reach Stranded Air Crew
Frederick, MM reports an ice bound group of airmen after a C 47 crash. Seven men made a desperate landing on the frozen cap on December 5. Two rescuers joined the original party. By December 27 two more landed to aid. Weather and scarce heating tests hamper the operation as supplies and food are dropped to the survivors.
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Frederick
Tharedey
Billie West
Tran
R Totel
Ploy Ken
Rate rise proposed by Public Service Commission
The Public Service Commission authorized the corporation to charge 13 cents for a quarter after December 3. Current fares remain 10 cents, with passes at 246 and ten cent flat rates. The move targets a modest fare increase amid ongoing discussions.
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Bali
Ian
Batrace Prane
Pav Peste Das
Comrossot
Housing Needs From Vets Spurs Frederick County Effort
A World War II veteran housing study in Frederick County shows many veterans still require improved housing. The survey by the Maryland Veterans Housing Council gathered 4 560 responses, with questions on rent, loans, and assistance. The study estimates total costs and possible sources of funding, outlining rent levels and aid options for veterans across the region.
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Frederick
Civ
Marzyland Vetgars
Veterans face housing gap in state survey findings
A statewide survey distributed 100000 questionnaires shows 23512 World War II veterans dissatisfied with housing. Of these 22 percent live doubled up, 15674 want to buy or build, 7837 seek to rent. Down payment ability varies, with 20 percent unable to pay any, 19 percent can afford 500 and 28 percent 1000. Average income around 2500, with a quarter below 2000 and a quarter above 3000. Cooperation came from county boards, municipal bodies and veterans organizations including VFW, American Legion, DAV, Purple Heart, and Amvets. Existing housing above 12600 price is deemed adequate but not affordable for the average veteran.
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Erick
Elevans
V ‘Rans
Ame
Legion
Order of the Purple Heart
the Amvets
State Veterans Housing Commission Report Details Cost Range
The state report, submitted by James P. Lazzati the executive director for the Veterans Housing Commission, outlines a price range from $2 000 to $19 000 or less.
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James P. Lazzati
Veterans Housing Commission
Retail Gasoline Prices To Go Up
Baltimore dispatch reports a half cent rise in wholesale gasoline prices likely to trigger a general increase. Esso Standard Gas Company announced the boost and oil executives forewarned a near term decision on broader price changes.
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Baltimore
Esso Standard Gas Company
Imat
Tedar
Magistrate Plays Santa For Three Drunken Defendants
Magistrate Alton Bennett presided Wednesday night over three drunkenness cases, granting reprieves for Christmas while warning the defendants about future inebriety. Gardner, Newman, and King, all farmhands, were ordered jailed to ensure good conduct through Christmas. Gardner pleaded not guilty to a peace disturbance charge but admitted intoxication.
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Santa Claus
Alton
Bennett
Ridgely King
New Market
Claude Gardner Jr
Pleasant
James Newman
Middletown
Gardner
Alan Twentey
Unclear inmate rushes shelter during snow at jail
Fragmentary report notes a man forcing entry into a shelter amid snowstorm at a jail. He cites three prior Christmases in the facility and mentions cooking chickens there last year. A separate imbalance of charges and threats tied to a red light incident near Square Corner and a magistrate appears in disjointed phrases.
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Focal
Seth Spalling
Tucson
Arizona
Threatemra
Furst Sergt
Disturbance Ends With Rescue During Holiday Break
A disturbance ended as Mrs. Spauling calmed and rescued her son from the prisoner's dock. A one day jail sentence was imposed with fines adjusted by Peymeny. Police were told to exercise leniency over the holiday except for gravest offenses. There will be no Police Court session until Monday due to Christmas Eve vacation declared by the magistrates. Gall wasps of both sexes will be produced from unfertilized eggs.
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Puasuze
Charles Fred Miller
Walkerst
Glass & Mirror
Park Ave
Roy W. Barber
Laxytonsville
Storm & Shipley Market
Iy Vic
Quest
Veterdre Ofcos
Questwineres
Kresge’s Have
North Market St
Santa
Mars Opticians
N. Market Street
Prudence
Providence
Webster
Citizens National Bank of Frederick
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Ft Ea
Keown Marquette Quay
Stoel
Remsberg
KFY Hotfl Bldg
McCleery’s Jewelry Store
Just
Simmons
Cline
P. MW
Wmurlitzer Gulbransen
Ivers & Pond
Colonial Music Shop
Patrick ST
TOY
RFG
Owl
Monty Bach
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