High Costs May Stop on Schools in Montgomery County
Montgomery officials fear building costs will force a halt to new school bids after no bids came in for the Clarksburg project. Assistant Superintendent Richard Carpenter warned that current bids exceed estimates, with prices driven by material costs and contractor availability. The county plans to reissue bids or pause the program, while the Montgomery County PTA considers using unexpended funds for school ties if the halt continues. The county also shifted bonding procedures to borrow state funds at different terms, aiming for lower annual costs despite higher interest rates. A chimney fire near Adamstown caused no damage, and witnesses were summoned for a criminal case in Thurmont. War crimes prisoner releases included Krupp and four generals from the American prison camp.
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Montomery County
Clarksburg
Montgomery County
Schaals
Richard Carpenter
Carpenter
Montgomery
Fedrat
Montgomery County Pta
Kedevick
Monare
Harsh Deep Freeze Ravages South and Nation
The Associated Press reports a bitter Arctic cold gripping from Florida to the Midwest with record lows and at least 200 deaths. Frost and ice cripple power, water, farms, and transport as crops and supplies suffer. Florida citrus threatened, Georgia tobacco at risk, and gas shortages strain millions.
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Associated Press
Dixie
Florida
Sunshine
Greensburg
Ind
Logan
Nashville
Tenn
Dixieland
Midwest
Upstate
New York
Rochester
Dansville
St. Charles
Minvis
Berren County
Mich
Georgia
Ohio
Toledo
Cincinnati
Dayton
Columbus
Birmingham
Ala
Memphis
Atlanta
Louisiana
Lake Charles
Battle to parallel 38 in Korea and police reinstatement
Tokyo reports mounting battle developments as United Nations forces press north toward the 38th parallel amid uncertainty over political aims of the offensive. In Annapolis, John Souers is reinstated as police chief after a 12 hour hearing, five to two, amid controversy over a December gambling raid and alleged missteps by the police examiners.
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Russell Ftands
Tokyo
United Nations
38Th Parallel
Eighth Army
U.N
Annapolis
John
Souers
Anne Arundel County
Souer
County Board of Police Examiners
Laurel
Severs
Albert J. Goodman
William F. Coburn
Harry Maisel
Glen Burnie
Sovers
Coburn
Maisel
Coburnyaunt
Katherine Skweres
Board of Police
Lnss
Iam
Emil F. Kruefer
Ralph L Lowman
J. Irving King
Frank Wimmer
James Crosby
Henry C. Wigley
Ten years since First Regiment Maryland National Guard entry
Frederick area recalls the 1st Regiment Maryland National Guard being inducted into Federal service on February 3 1944 for a year of training before World War II mobilization. The article notes unit composition led by Lt Guy Anders and Lt Thomas Murphy, early drills at the Armory, deployment to Fort Meade, and D-Day losses. It also mentions Brig Gen D John Markey, Elmer Munshaw and G William Trout, with no local observance planned.
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Federick City
Maryland National Uard
Aining
Cmpany A
Guy Anders
Thomas Murphy
Laurel
Hite
Wilm ‘J. Fisher
Solers
Fort Meade
Europe
Company A
Omaha Beach
Normandy
Serg
Ferrell Hensley
New Market
Frederick
D. John Markey
Walkersville
Elmer F. Munshower
G. William Trout
Temperature and Transport Disrupted by Early Weekend Cold
Temperature readings fell below zero in several towns with official lows around five to six degrees. Snow tightened on city streets while Atlantic coastal weather showed no immediate nordester threat. Parking problems persisted in Frederick amid slick ruts and slow tow operations, as county roads remained hazardous and post embargo delays affected mail and trolley service.
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Atlantic
Caionville
Ceresville
Ito
Palm
Baltimore
Cape Hatteras
North Carolina
Friderick
Patlack
Market
Courgall
West Church Street
Frederick
Post Offes
Ceru
Alot
Lewistown
Thornment
Fey
Beause
5 Below Zero At Cumberland
The Associated Press reports Maryland endured extreme cold with Cumberland at five below zero and many areas ten to twenty degrees below. Garrett County hills led the chill while Baltimore hit its coldest day in nearly three years. Temperatures hovered around five to twelve below in several towns and roads remained icy in spots.
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Associated Press
Maryland
Free State
Garrett County
Cumberland
U. S. Weather Bureau
Baltimore
Friendship
Frederick
Conowingo
Pikesville
Rockville
Waterloo
Benson
Waldorf
Salisbury
Towson
Easton
Skating Opens on Culler Lake After Ice Check
Park Superintendent CG Cyril Klein announced that Culler Lake was opened to skating after ice inspections. Police report the ice thicker than in December and skating will continue this weekend unless a thaw or new precipitation ends it.
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Lake Culler Lake
Cyril Klein
Klein
Truman Leaves Washington for Philadelphia Speech
President Truman departed Washington by train at 12 16 p m for Philadelphia to fulfill a speaking engagement amid wartime security precautions.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Truman
Plot Against Tito Brings Death Penalty
Belgrade Yugoslavia Feb 3 One Yugoslav was sentenced to death and 15 others to prison terms from six years to life for plotting to overthrow the Tito regime and restore exiled King Peter II Dusan Iie 28 a former Chetnik officer was executed for wartime atrocities and postwar espionage Two other former Chetniks received life sentences two ex cabinet ministers and a former general also received sentences
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Tito
Peter II
Dusan Iie
Sis
Bills Introduced In House On School Board Referendum
A Montgomery county delegation proposed a bill Friday to hold a referendum on electing Montgomery county school board members. In Carroll County, a separate delegation advanced a bill to authorize the Carroll Sheriff to appoint deputies as needed.
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House of Delegates
Montgomery County
Carroll County
Carroll
Sickness Walkout By Switchmen Threatens Rail Restart
Federal court and White House pressure failed to trigger an early return to work as a five day railroad switchmen walkout paralyzed national transport. Government seeks contempt action to prove a concerted sickness strike by Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen members amid ongoing mediation and renewed hearings in Chicago and Washington.
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National Mediation Board
Washington
Tswinol
Chicago
S. Ahornes Otto Kerner, Jr
Brotherhood of Railroad
Michael L. Igoe
Sumuyan Wardoiasters
Aluminum Use Is Restricted in Nondefense Goods
Washington announced by the National Production Authority that aluminum use in over 200 nondefense products is banned to preserve supplies for military needs. The halt applies April 1 across items from cocktail shakers to auto hardware and venetian blinds, with further curtailments set for June 1.
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Washington
INPA
NPA
Debate Over Sending Troops To Europe Split In Congress
In a wide ranging discussion President Truman and Congress weigh limits on sending troops abroad. General Eisenhower argues for flexible Atlantic Pact obligations without a fixed troop ratio. He spoke to Congress and testified in a closed session, signaling a partnership approach with European nations.
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Unis
Inca
Europe
Sevence
Gurepaly Treg
Tania
Congression
Canting
Nebraska
Congress
Pas Besolttinin
Senate
Tom Couns
Texas
Connally
United States
North Atlantic
Maryland youths face draft in March and April
Baltimore state selective service headquarters estimated today that more than 2,200 Maryland youths will be drafted to fill the state's quotas for Army inductions in March and April. The estimates were based on national quotas of 80,000 inductions set for the two months. Stocks move higher in New York as prices trend up and major indexes gain.
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Baltimore
Uary
Selective Service
Maryland
Chou Says U S Blocks Peace Plan
Chinese Foreign Minister Chou En-lai accused the United States of blocking a United Nations peace plan. He called the U S action an intimidation and said it showed the United States and its allies seek domination rather than a peaceful settlement.
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Tohwa
Bob Rom
China
Fockay
Tale
Peiping
Tegal
Standerous
Mall
Peipang
U. Nos
New York
Attilealia
Shana
United States
Meridia
United Nations
Chou Sara’ Chou
Tacertad
Ching Feo
Chau
Korva
Ater Astan
Chau Saul
Assembly
United
Spone
Chan
Allied Force Draws Closer To Seoul
Allied units moved toward Seoul with reports of heavy fighting near the Ha river and Suwon. U S Assistant Secretary of the Army said troops were within reach, as Western forces pressed to clear remaining Chinese positions south of the Amn river line.
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Seoul
Tokyo
Web
W. Dohamson
U.S
Te Arnin
Hithatis
Jolson
Seaut
Stan
Eure
Barele
Suwon
Alachi
Saurav
Siwoan
Shermin
Tautryamen
Jront Denes
Uip
A W. Myter
Tehon
Myers
Bible Society Directors Meet in Frederick County
The Heard of Directors of the Yat Men's Bible Society of Frederick County met Friday night to plan entry into armed services from the county. Ro Ames Hendrickson was reelected president. officers include Robert L. Smith, J Th G Best, Jesse C. Shaver, George C. Slagle, Gerald G. Remsbere. The board approved $30 gifts to the American Bible Society and Maryland Bible Society. Slagle was asked to offer Bibles to public school principals at no charge. Membership is about 250.
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Yat Men's Bible Society
Frederick
Orranialion
Ro Ames Hendrickson
Robert L. Smith
J. Th. G. Best
Jesse C. Shaver
George C. Slagle
Gerald G. Remsbere
M. CA
American Bible Society
Maryland Bible Society
Slagle
Sen. Martin To Speak Here at GOP Banquet
Senator Edward Martin of Pennsylvania will headline the annual GOP club banquet at the State Armory on Saturday February 24. Rep J Gleon Beall and Gov Theodore R McKeldin with Senator John Marshall Butler and state officials plan the event led by co chairs Charles Mathias Jr and Mrs Emimert Bowlus. Advance tickets are selling briskly as organizers urge prompt purchases for expected large attendance.
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Edward Martin
Pennsylvania
State Armory
J. Gleon Beall
Beall
Theodore R. McKeldin
John Marshall Butler
Charles McC. Mathias, Jr
Emimert Jr. Bowlus
Mathias
Steel Price Rolled Back by OPS in February action
The Office of Price Stabilization rolled back steel and scrap prices with roll backs up to 60 dollars on special grades and about half of raw material weight in scrap. The action is not expected to cut current steel prices but should ease potential future rises. Washington hearings set to address complaints from the Mary Jat senatorial campaign with venue undecided.
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Washington
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
Hopewell Gunman Kills Two Women Then Takes Own Life
In Hopewell Virginia two women, Mrs Fannie Kendrick age 28 and Mrs Louise McDiarmid age about 35, were shot dead as they returned to Mrs McDiarmid's mother’s home. The shooter Grady Ledford also of Hopewell wounded himself fatally and left a note on a cardboard box admitting guilt. Lonnie Moore of Washington accompanied the women to the porch. Police Chief Fr C Gwaltney reported the details.
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Hopewell
Fannie Kendrick
Louise McDiarmid
Gwaltney
Grady Ledford
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Inna
Landsberg
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Clarence £.Tyler
Frank W. Wilde
George Frank
Frihivvee
Hiness
Switchmen
White House
By James Marlow
Eisenhower
Creopey
Wwe
Jess
Joseph
Kennedy
Beifati
Hoover
Edollar
Chou
Bible Society
Sen. Martin
Steel Price
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