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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1947
Page
2
City officials issued a general warning on garbage disposal after multiple complaints. Residents must separate burnable and non burnable refuse, use metal containers, and avoid paper sacks or damaged baskets. Violations carry penalties as the mayor and aldermen instructed the City Engineer to publish the warning.
Democrats on Capitol Hill move to draft a tax bill cutting about 3.5 billion dollars instead of 5.6 billion proposed by Rep Knutson of Minnesota. Rep Mills and Rep Dingell urge a unified Democratic tax program focusing on cost of living relief for low income earners.
Annapolis dec 3 prospects of a contest for the Fifth Judicial Circuit seat grew as Noah Hillman Annapolis attorney announced he would file for the Republican nomination He noted his campaign hinges on the actions of Judge William J McWilliams appointed February 1946 The district covers Anne Arundel Howard and Carroll counties Hillman questioned the status of an interim appointee and said he would pursue court action to force an appointee to run if needed and seek disqualification after a candidate is chosen at the November election He would also seek a second nominating spot on the primary ballot to be eligible if an appointee is named and refuses to stand for election for a year.
Annapolis announces a January 5 conference at the Federal Works Agency to discuss Washington area road problems with Maj. Gen. Philip B Fleming and aides. Gov Lane aims to include Maryland lawmakers and weighs possible federal funding and cooperative road building. Also noted is a discussion of a Washington Gettysburg route and a dual highway near Frederick. Radio revenue in 1947 rose sharply with local retail ads surpassing national network revenue for the first time in two decades, as NAB reports 1947 local ad revenue at 136 million and networks at 125.8 million. An estimated six percent of US workers have paid vacations.
NEA staff correspondent Douglas Larsen discusses how retired Army and Navy officers increasingly tap GI Bill benefits and subsistence payments. He notes tax and FBI scrutiny after the Benny Meyer case, congressional probes into retirement pay and disability status, and the expanding use of GI Bill college, housing, and even pilot training benefits by retired officers. The piece covers VA rules on subsistence, income limits, and General Omar Bradley’s decision affecting those with retirement pay.
House committee chair Claire Hoffman says education and training of retired officers may be outside the GI Bill’s intent. Lawmakers question use of GI benefits by retirees and consider investigations by the House Veterans Committee. The American Legion is reviewing potential abuses of veterans training programs amid reports some retirees join flight training for recreation rather than rehabilitation. VA officials acknowledge many retirees may not pursue courses to enhance earnings or rehab.
New York December news says General Electric will cut prices on about 40 percent of its home appliances effective January 1. Refrigerators ranges and radio and TV receivers are among the items reduced by 3 to 10 percent. GE also lowers prices of component parts, claiming a $50 million annual consumer saving. Charles E Wilson says the move aims to curb inflation and is not a sales drive.
Probate filed Tuesday for Mullinbe Mount Airy real estate and personal property valued around 10000 dollars. Children Annie Murrey Florrie Pickett Raymond Mullinix and Charles Mullinix inherit the home furnishings and household items. Mrs Mure Yay named executrix is directed to proceed with the settlement.
The will, dated October 23, 1948 and witnessed by Marion S Grumbine and Howard Gillis, directs that the residue be divided among the children in four equal shares. The fragment also mentions nitrogen as an inert gas used as a guardian in industrial applications to protect against chemical reactions.
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