Severe winter weather shuts county schools for second straight day
A winter storm frosted roads and forced school closures across the county for a second day as winds 40 to 50 mph froze a two inch snow pack. State and county crews cleared main routes, warned of slick spots, and urged caution. buses ran on schedule while some areas reported icy conditions and limited visibility.
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State Roads Commission
County Roads Board
Sixth Street
Patrick
Cumberland
Icona
Pittsburgh
Hio
Loudoun County
Brunswick GI Dies In Action In Korea
Pvt. Warren M. Clark, son of Joseph D. Clark of Brunswick, is reported by the Department of Defense as killed in action in Korea on Jan. 7. He was aged years and had served in World War II. His brother Alex W. Clark fell in World War I. Survived by father, stepmother, and numerous siblings including Mrs. Russell Muma, Douglas H. Clark of Martinsburg Va., Mrs. Lewis Frizell Myersville, Geneva V., Martha C., Glenno, Joseph A., Wayne D., and Parle Lewis Clark, all at home.
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Pet
Warren M. Clark
Joseph D. Clark
Brunswick
Department of Deense
Acton
Korea
Pvt
Clark
Alex W. Clark
Jos. D. Clark
Russell Muma
Douglas H. Clark
Martinsburg
Lewis Frizell
Myers- He
Geneva V
Martha C
Glenno
Joseph A. Wayne D
Parle Lewis Clark
Hog Day Draws Weather Bureau Comment
The Weather Bureau criticized ground hog forecasting on Hog Day with state contrasts. In Maryland the ground hog is expected to see his shadow and six more weeks of winter, while the western mountains, cloud cover and snow flurries suggest no shadow and warmer weather ahead for six weeks.
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Baltimore
Weather Bureau
Moryland
Mounain
Maryland Five Day Forecast Summary
Five day outlook shows fair but cold Saturday, staying chilly Sunday and moderating Monday. Snow or rain possible Monday or Tuesday, with colder conditions returning late Tuesday into Wednesday. Overall temperatures about 5 degrees below normal for the period.
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Maryland
Wide Areas Still Held In Winter Grip
The AP report details a nationwide midwinter cold spell with ice and snow causing mass disruption. It notes record lows from Wisconsin to Arkansas, widespread road closures, power outages, and 150 deaths, while southern states face ongoing frost risk and evacuations in Kentucky and Tennessee. Citrus crops in Florida and Texas suffer damage as officials warn of continued severe cold with some warming in sight.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Lone Rock
Wis
Fayettevile
Ark
Nashville
Louisiana
St. Louis
Florida
San Antonio
Tex
Tennessee
Kentucky
Cumberland
National Guard
Barbourville
Pineville
South
Middle Atlantic
Southland
Texas
Atlantic Seaboard
Boston
New England
Caribou
Quake Like Blast Felt In Las Vegas Nevada
A large atomic test near Las Vegas caused a quake like blast felt across the city and as far as Los Angeles. Buildings shook and a department store window shattered as a bright flash illuminated dawn skies. Officials including Gordon Dean and Dr. William Webster were among witnesses.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Here
Los Angeles
Atomic Energy Commission
Gordon Dean
William Webster
Research and Development Board
Defense Department
Clinton P. Anderson
D-N
Mex
Joint Congressional Atomic Energy Commission
A. R. Ludecke
C. F. Coe
No Comment By Eighth Army On Possible Halt Order
Eighth Army headquarters in Korea said there would be no confirmation or denial of a Washington report that UN forces were ordered to halt at the 38th parallel. A spokesman noted they do not disclose intentions to the enemy and would not comment on such an order whether received or not. The report claimed Lt. Gen. Ridgway was instructed to halt at the old boundary near the Red-held capital. Allied troops were about ten miles south of Seoul.
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Eighth Army
Korea
Washington
United Nations
38Th Parallel
Matthew B. Ridgway
North
South Korea
Parallel
Seoul
Republic
Han River
Reddhom
Tnstead
Patiel Netron
Funge
M. Receps
Han
Tive
Ure
Nashes
You
Iivo
Thurestays
Embargo Tightens Mail Categories At Frederick Post Office
A partial embargo on several mail classes began this morning at Frederick and county post offices under Post Office Department orders. Only first class mail up to eight ounces may be mailed to most states. other classes are limited or barred, with exceptions for drugs and newspapers. Air mail remains unrestricted. Deliveries through Baltimore or Washington are still restricted.
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Frederick
Post Office Department
James A. Grove
Connecticut
Delaware
Indiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Trenton
New York
New York City
Ohio
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Rhode Island
Vermont
Baltimore
Washington
Fire forces 100 from homes near plastics plant blaze
In Baltimore on February 2 a fast moving fire at the Standard Cap and Molding Company in Highlandtown destroyed the plant and forced nearly 100 nearby residents to flee in 20 degree cold. Flames were seen four miles away and losses were estimated at 300000. A family of nine ran six blocks in bare feet. Three firefighters were slightly injured. A nightshift foreman said an overheated motor on two presses is blamed.
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Baltimore
Standard Cap and Molding Company
Highlandtown
Gaithersburg Service Station Robbery
Two men robbed a Gaithersburg service station at gunpoint taking about $100. They forced attendant William Bart aged 19 and a visitor Charles L. Orme aged 22, son of the Montgomery County Police Chief, into the washroom before fleeing. Stock markets rose in New York as gains clustered near new price highs despite obstacles.
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Gaithersburg
William Bart
Charles L. Orme
Montgomery County
Charles M. Orme
Allied Force Halts Near Former Line in Korean Front
Washington reports indicate Allied forces may halt near the old 38th parallel if allowed to advance that far, aiming to keep lines open for potential political talks. U.S. officials discuss a ceasefire framework with North Korea and China while warning against using Nationalist forces in Korea. Recent combat shows heavy losses for Communist units around the Han River area as Allied troops push back forces and weather worsens.
Four Die In Rape Executions At Martinsville Penitentiary
Richmond reports four of seven convicts condemned for raping a white woman were electrocuted in the old state penitentiary. The executions began at 8:05 a.m. and continued in hourly intervals. Names include Joe Henry Hampton Howard Hairston and Franz Hairston Jr with relatives cited among them. Three more Martinsville men were scheduled to die Monday as appeals and pleas reached Governor John S Battle.
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Richmond
Insville
Howard Lee Hairston
Booker T. Millner
Franz Hairston, Jr
Tie Javi
Wnalm
Martinsville
Francis Desales Grayson
John Clabon Taylor
James Hairston
Lex Hairston
Frank Hairston
John S. Battle
Transfer Of More Men To Europe Essential
General Eisenhower told a congressional meeting that transferring additional U S units to Europe will be essential. In a statement after a two hour meeting with House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs committees he said one unit sent soon to Europe will be equivalent to two or three sent later because of physical and psychological factors in collective rearmament efforts.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
U. S
Europe
House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees
Eisenhower
Town Clock Out Again In Weather Induced Stop
The town clock may be out of action indefinitely after stopping overnight due to strong winds and cold weather. City officials may wait until warmer weather to attempt repairs as high winds reportedly move clock hands backward.
Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties
Deeds recorded in the clerk’s office show several property transfers. Clarence 8. Whichard sold to Carl G. W. Swanson the residence at 1202 Fairview Avenue in Spring Valley, about $15,000. Alton Y. Bennett sold to Robert L. Murphy the southern part of 513 North Market Street for about $7,500 and the northern part to Evelyn R. Lambert for about $7,500. Roy E. Baker sold to Jesse E. Brightwell two frame dwellings at 164 66 Baltimore and Ohio Avenue for about $6,000. Gilmore R. Flautt and Nave sold to John H. Cobleny a quarter-acre parcel with improvements in the Tuscarava district for about $5,500.
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Clarence
Carl G. W. Swanson
Fairviaw Avenue
Spring Valley
Alton Y. Bennett
Robert L. Murphy
North Market Street
Bennett
Norhern
Evelyn R. Lambert
Roy E. Baker
Jesse E. ‘Brightwell
Baltimore and
Ohio Avenue
Gilmore R. Flautt
Nave
John H. Coblenty
Tuscarava
Explosion Destroys Homes After Dynamite Truck Crash
A truck loaded with dynamite exploded near Halltown WV-VA, shattering seven miles away and injuring multiple residents. Two women, Mrs Cobb and Mrs Bates, were among the injured. Wallin Bates was killed at the doorstep. Firefighters and police secured the scene as ambulances ferried the injured to hospital. Damaged homes, broken windows, and a crater marked the blast zone, with crews investigating the missing four-ton cargo and the detonated trailer.
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Pei Las
Halltowan
We Va
Grove Line
Qikirries
Lee Riests
Sandy Tivol Bridge
Halestown
Wil Repares
Maryland
Hiatt
West Virgina
Neon
Asi
Ride Carrier Corp
Cractor
Kwoosiall
Dial
Wallin Bates
Neaghbor
Cobb
Navy
Bates
Stafford Koonce
Ben Beavers
Halltowsn
Potomiage
Eedlisan
Onvere
Ony Pote
Dps
Gibbstown
Dupont de Nemours
Charles ‘Town
WoVa
Widdows
Sharpsburg
Mart Wis
Charles Peawn General Hospital
Gloucester
Sote Cobb
Two Children Die In Fire In Oakland
In Oakland eight miles from here a fire destroyed a home killing four year old Charles Roy Sla laugh and two year old Marcha. Their mother Bernice is critically injured. Neighbors pulled the children from the gutted house after a can of gasoline was upset on a coal stove. Their father Darrell, a farmer, was away at the time.
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Oakland
Charles Roy Slalaugh
Marcha
Bernice
Darrell
Verdict for defendant in suit over car collision at Route 79
Associate Judge Patrick M Schnauffer returned a verdict for the defendant in the suit by Waller A Comer Jr and the Service Fire Insurance Company of New York against Richard Gilbert of Knoxville. The plaintiff sought 915 for damages after his van collided with the defendant’s parked car on Route 79 near Brunswick in December 1949. James McSherry represented the plaintiff and Felwin F. Nikirk the defendant.
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Patrick M. Schnauffer
Mearning
Waller A. Comer, Jr
Ely
Service Fire Insurance Company of
New York
Richard Gilbert
Colored
Knoxville
Route 79
Brunswick
James McSherry
Felwin FL Nikirk
Car Skid And Overturn On Way To City
Two Frederick county residents escaped serious injury when their car skidded and overturned near Kay Street School Kraus on West Seventh Street. Clinton Monroe Schwarts, the driver from Frederick Route, and his daughter Violet Derker 44, were involved. Derker was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital for shock and a minor facial injury. Schwarts suffered minor bruises. Officer Ralph Potts investigated. The accident occurred about 7:65 a.m.
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Frederick County
Whch Tey
West Seventh Street
Kay Street
Kraus
Clinton Monroe Schwarts
Frederick
Violet Derker
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Schwartz
Ralph Potts
Dreker
Britain Faces Severe Coal Shortage Threatening Industry
Britain confronts a worsening coal shortage with a 5 percent price rise and 1.5 percent delivery cut amid warnings of factory shutdowns and a possible industrial breakdown. Government actions include boosting coal prices, cutting deliveries, and suspending rail services as Parliament debates blame for the fuel crisis.
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London
Britain
Raiways
Federation of British Industries
Ingal
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Federation
Norman Kipping
House of Commons
Labor
Attlee
Hailey Executed for Slain Halifax Girl in Richmond
George Thomas Hailey, 27, was electrocuted in Richmond for the alleged murder of a 14-year-old Halifax County girl. He faced the chair at 7 50 a.m. and was pronounced dead at 7 40 a.m. The sentencing followed a mass case involving seven Black defendants.
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Richmond
George Thomas Hailey
Halifax County
Martinsville
Hailey
President seeks $10 billion tax increase from Congress
Washington reports President Truntut asked Congress for a $10,000,000,000 tax increase and signaled plans for a further rise later. The proposal would boost individual income taxes, corporate taxes, and raise overall revenue to about $71,000,000,000, with hearings to follow and details to be explained by the Treasury.
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Washington
Truntut
Congress
Movin
Pratt
Pichided
Orci Cylon
Tayo Yieda
Lys
Conc Krera
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder Snyder
AW Troutman
Titormend
Truman Hints Strike Action in National Address
The White House said the Swroad ostretes are "directly ine Juhi but national security" and the nation cannot tolerate their actions. President Truman authorized a statement stressing no matter how union leaders object, members cannot block food and fuel flow for civilians and soldiers.
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White House
Truman
Sick Call Strike Expands Halting Rail Links to New York
Rail links between New York and the nation fray as a sick call strike by switchmen widens. Government pressure mounts to end the walkout with twenty five major trains cancelled and critical commuter service disrupted. Other cities report similar disruptions.
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Associated Brews
New York
Sscitchmen
West
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Bethesda Man Pleads Guilty to DUI and Fine
Charles Patrick Richards of Bethesda pleaded guilty to operating an automobile under the influence of Aquor and paid a $100 fine plus costs before Magistrate Alton Bennett. The January 27 Columbus Avenue accident damaged Robert K. Castle’s parked car by about $100 as officer Alton Twentey testified.
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Charles Patrick Richards
Bethesda
Aquor
Alton ¥. Bennett
Richards
Columbus Avenue
Robert K. Castle
Alton Twentey
Angler Braves Winter Weather By Carroll Creek Banks
City police reported a lone angler braving snow sleet and freezing rain along Carroll Creek near the College Avenue bridge yesterday. The hardy fisherman endured the day’s worst conditions to pursue his pastime.
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Carrol Creek
College Avenue
Yeserday
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United Nas
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Douglas Macdrihur
United States
State Department
Jack K. McFall
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Serly-Brown
R-Conn
Chiang Kai- Shek
McFall
Formosa
China
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