Snowstorm blankets Frederick region with up to five inches
A rapid snowfall across Frederick County brought up to five inches on roads and highways. Temperatures hovered around 21 to 24 degrees with forecasts of possible sleet and rain later. State police urged motorists to avoid travel unless necessary as crews mobilized for snow removal across city and county roads.
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Rederick County
Weather Bureau
Tve
Frederick
Chicago
Virginia
State Roads Commission
County Roads Board
Green Flare and Life Raft Seen in Atlantic Search
Pan American pilots report a green flare and a white life raft in two Atlantic areas 635 to 752 miles south of Bermuda. No signs of life were seen. The sightings come six days after the disappearance of a British South American Airways plane with Sir Arthur Coningham and 28 others en route from the Azores to Bermuda.
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New York
Pan American World Airways
Atlantic Ocean
Bermuda
British South American Airways
Sir Arthur Coningham
Azores
Robert S. Angle
Airiner
Loren J. Viltee
Hie
Komet
Jing
Vultee
Esso Philadeinh
Vicinitra
Bad Dream Ends in Dramatic Fall in Los Angeles
Feb 4 report states P Louis Mott dreamed of Japanese machine gunners and leaped from a fourth floor hotel window. He crashed through a skylight and landed on a lobby sofa, suffering severe chest and head injuries. Police quoted Mott saying he thought he was dead in the dream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Louis Mott
Mott
Matt
Fritz Kuhn Escapes From Dachau Internment Camp
Fritz Kuhn former leader of the German American Bund escapes from Dachau internment camp after being detained since July for possible Nazi trial. Kuhn, naturalized U S citizen deprived of citizenship in 1943 and deported in 1945, was to be moved to Nuernberg for potential American war crimes witness testimony.
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Munich
Germany
Bavarian Denazification Ministry
Fritz Kuhn
Bund
United States
Dachau
Kuhn
Nuernberg
Dachaus
Julius Herss
Asperg
U. S
Europe Making Recovery Gain
Europe shows progress toward industrial recovery under UN Economic Commission for Europe planning. Delegates say self help across nations is feasible, though forecast timing varies due to harvests unrest and American aid. Research led by Nicolas Kaldor, under tight secrecy, aims for an early next month report.
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Geneva
Europe
United Nations Economic Commission For Europe
Commission
Congress
U. S
Harvard
The
Economic Commission
Nicolas Kaldor
Hungary
Kaldor
Rent controls may expire. rents could rise 30 percent
Washington February 4 7 Tighe Woods Federal Housing Expediter said rents could rise about 30 percent on average if Congress does not extend rent controls. The current law ends February 29. Woods testified before the House Banking Committee noting landlords seek loopholes to boost rents.
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Washington
Tighe FE
Woods
Congress
House Banking Committee
All Roads Slippery Weather Slows Maryland Transit
Snow blankets Maryland as the main ship channel to Baltimore closes to all but heavy shipping. A Liberty ship is trapped in Annapolis ice while motorists face slippery roads across the state. Meteorologist George N Brancato forecasts 1 to 8 inches of snow, turning to a moist mix with sleet or rain tonight and ending tomorrow afternoon as temperatures rise.
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Associated Press
Maryland
Baltimore
Annapolis
George N Brancato
Baltimore Weather Bureau
Brancato
Rights of man and democracy in Truman rights message
James Marlow discusses President Truman's civil rights message and the persistent question of what rights individuals hold. He contrasts democratic views that prioritize the individual with totalitarian aims where the state prevails, noting rights exist to shield individuals from harm and limit state power.
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James Marlow
Washington
Truman
Congress
Mr. Truman
Hboth
Negro Girl Held For Rifling Mail Boxes
A 15 year old Negro girl admitted stealing mail from at least eight to ten private mail boxes over several months. An informal hearing was held with county probation officer Mrs. William C. Roderick, with a psychiatric clinic examination planned before further action. The arrest followed a complaint, and the tax bill that showed pink envelope was recovered, aiding the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Roderick
R. O. Six
Oicer
George Hoffman
Montevue
Consolidation Of Two Services Is Announced
Washington February 4 Consolidation of the Air Transport Command in the Naval air transport service with Maj. Gen. Laurence S Rutter as chief was announced by Secretary of Defense Forrestal. The deputy commander will be Rear Adm. John P Whitney. The combined transport service will be called the military air transport service and will be established under the United States Air Force. Deeds were recorded for several property sales including Eva M Routzahn selling to Ford L Harwood and wife a Broad Run farm about 102 acres for around 12500 and Edgar L Robison selling west side Carroll street Thurmont to William D StiteIy for about 6000. A pilots strike grounded all planes on National Airlines 11 state system today in Miami.
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Washington
Air Transport Command
Naval Air Transport Service
Laurence S. Rutter
Secretary of
Defense Forrestal
John P. Whitney
Auter
Air Force
Civil Aeronautics Board
Senate
Combined Transport Service
Rifitary Air ‘Transport Service
United States Air Force
Eva M. Routzahn
Ford L. Harwood
Broad Run
Edgar L. Robinson
William D. Stite
Miami
Fla
National Airlnes
Allotment Of Airport Fund Is Approved
The Board of Public Works approved a $46 1300 allotment to Frederick from the State Aviation Commission to support the city airport improvement program. The funds, in addition to $131,350 federal money, will help pave runways and build an administration building, with further state funds expected to cover remaining gaps. Three Eastern Shore cities Salisbury Crisfield and Cambridge also receive allocations, while Baltimore stands as the only other Maryland city eligible for matching federal funds at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Tuesiday
Frederick
State Aviation Commission
Associated Press
Public Works Board
New City
Labout
Labout Make Up the Difference. ~ Three Eastern Shore
Salisbury
Crisfield
Cambridge
Maryland
Baltimore
Aviation Commission
Truman To Ask Billion More
A Senate House Subcommittee voted to seek a congressional pledge to cut 52.5 billion from Truman’s 39.7 billion budget for the new fiscal year. Chairman Bridges said Truman plans to request about 1 billion more for foreign aid, including China, while the administration has asked 6.8 billion for the European recovery plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate House
Truman
Bridges
R-Nh
George D-Gay
Congress
China
Libel suit filed by Tuscarora liquor firm
Hawanha Liquor Inc. sues Churchill Ltd in Circuit Court for 10000 damages claiming a Maryland Comptroller Delinquent List falsely labels them delinquent. The suit alleges the list defames their name and harms credit, causing losses in business with distributors and dealers statewide. Also notes market retreat and a report on Italy suggesting easing visits of American warships.
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Tuscarora District
F of
Maryland
Hawanha Liquor, Inc
Francis Perrott
Churchill, Ltd
Baltimore City
Hagerstown
Frederick
Comptroller of
Claintiiff
Asseris
Tate
Amd
Stee
Plaintif
Collarbone Fracture After Snow Skid Near Elliott City
Albert M. Scott of 514 Magnolia Avenue suffered a fractured collarbone when his auto skidded on snow along Route 40 near Elliott City. He received treatment from Dr. H. L. Fahrney and was transported to Frederick after the incident. Scott operates Scotty's Confectionery at East Third and North Market streets.
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Elliott City
Albert M. Scott
Magnolia Avenue
H. L. Fahrney
Scott
Scotty
East Third
North Market
Frederick
Scot
Shoplifting Reported Rising in Frederick Groceries
Frederick merchants report a rise in shoplifting at local groceries with several stores saying prosecutions may follow if incidents continue. One jewelry case noted. meat packages up to 3 dollars and sugar find their way into pockets or handbags. Third storekeeper cites about 25 caught attempting to ferry whole orders past doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Fred Straley
George L Berry Fined For Tax Evasion In Federal Case
George L. Berry, president of the International Pressmen's Union, was convicted in Federal Court of income tax evasion and fined 10 000. Judge Elmer J D Davies suspended a year and one day prison term on payment within 10 days. Berry admitted no defense to evading 2587 25 in 1939 with deficiencies claimed for 1949 and 1941, totaling about 26 000 with interest. He has led the union for about 40 years.
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Nashville
Tenn
George L. Berry
Theternational Pressmen’s Union
AFL
Elmer JD. Davies
U. S
Tennessee
Berry
Noio Cansiendere
Davies
Berry Ipay
Pressmen’s Union
Western Germany Strike Ends Amid Food Ration Cries
Western Germany’s largest postwar strike ended at midnight after a 24 hour hunger walkout that halted business in the British and American zones. About two to three million workers began returning to work while union leaders warned of further action unless German officials improve rations. No violence occurred in the action, which targeted German officials rather than occupation powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Germany
Warlig-Baden
Earl of Derby Dies in Prescot England
The Earl of Derby, 32, Britain's Secretary of State for War in World War I, died in Prescot England. He was among the nation's best known sportsmen.
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Earl OF Derby
Prescot
England
Britains
Snow and rain forecast for Maryland regions today
Local forecasts show Southern and Eastern Shore areas receiving about 3 inches of snow today with a change to rain tonight. Central Maryland expects 4 inches of snow with temperatures from the 20s rising to the 30s tonight and rain tomorrow. Western Maryland reports 5 inches of snow today and tonight changing to rain late tonight with a tomorrow mix.
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Associated Press
Maryland
Souther
Eastern Shore
Anne Arundel
Prince Georges
Pearson Forfeits Immunity In Libel Suit Over West Virginia Lecture
Charles Town W Va Feb 4 defense contends columnist Drew Pearson became a public figure by attacking West Virginia leaders and cannot recover damages in a $100000 libel suit. The case centers on a Jefferson Republican column about Pearson's April 1946 Charleston lecture and includes arguments over how much of the column is admissible as evidence. Beatrice Kleeman of the Charleston Open Forum described Pearson addressing about 1200 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Town
W. Va
Drew Pearson
West Virginia
Pearson
Jefferson Republican
R. J. Funkhouser
Charleston
Clarence W. Martin, Sr
Decatur J. Rodgers
H. L. Snyder
U. S
Chapman Revercomb
Rush D. Holt
Martin
Funkhouser
Beatrice Kleeman
Fire At Linden Hills Causes Major Losses And Water Concerns
A fire at Linden Hills on Monday destroyed five milk trucks, a cement-block garage, and damaged an adjacent residence. Losses may exceed $25,000, with four trucks valued around $5,000 each and an additional truck nearly that amount. Insufficient water hindered firefighting and residents demand expanded water lines. The garage and residence require rebuilding and major improvements. local insurance covered much of the damage. Previously a truck accident killed a Rudy family daughter.
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Linden Hills
Lingen Hills
Richard Rudy
Rudy
Fred Kenny
James Albright
Anti-Inflation Pleas of Truman Are Doomed
Senator Sparkman declared that most of President Truman's inflation requests are doomed as Senate action signals hopelessness. He cited a Banks subcommittee bill that would enable meat rationing preparations, reflecting opposition to the 10-point cost of living program. The report notes the tense fiscal climate and mounting legislative hurdles. Also brief note: City Hall air horn out of service due to valve failure amid recent fire alarms. replacement awaiting arrival.
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Washington
Sparkman
D-Ala
Truman
Alabama
Senate Banks
City Hall
Lis
Word Industry Busy In Capital
NEA Washington correspondent reports a surge in accredited and unaccredited press across Congress and the White House. He notes about 1200 reporters, 2000-plus services, and a government publishing output of nearly 100 periodicals, driven by complex federal operations and numerous agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
Congressional Press Rateries
Columbia University Library
SIL
Commerce Clearing House
Congress
White House
Cabinet Departments
George Aiken
Supreme Court
Attorney General
Federal Communications Commission
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Interstate Commerce Commission
National Labor Relations Board
Washington News-Letter
London
Telegraph
Philadelphia
Harry Eaton
P. H. Whaley
Whaley-Eaton
W. M. Kiplinger
Washington Letter
Kiplinger
Business Week
U. S. News
Aviation Daily
Labor Reporter
U. S. Law Weekly
Food and Drug Law Service
ICC
Intensive Roundup Under Way In India
New Delhi February 4 a senior police official said a wide scale roundup is under way across India targeting prominent members of the Hindu nationalist RSSS and the rival Hindu Mahasabha after the assassination of Mohandas K Gandhi. Officials say the suspects face charges of involvement with an outlawed organization. Rumors circulated that the RSSS had been outlawed by a government decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
India
RSSS
Rashtriya Swayami Sewak Sangh
Hindu Mahasabha Party
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Mahasabha
Amalawiul
Britain Moves to Curb Wages and Profits to Fight Inflation
London February 4 The British Government announced a wage and profits halt to curb inflation. Prime Minister Attlee’s Labour government released a white paper urging no general income increases without matching production gains. A voluntary incomes policy aims to slow cost rises and protect exports, with a Commons debate anticipated.
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London
Attlee
House of Commons
Gove
Snow and Sleet Hit Northern West Virginia Again
A heavy snowstorm sweeps northern West Virginia with four to six inches of new snow in eight hours. Reports from Clarksburg Morgantown and Kingwood show significant accumulations while southern counties see sleet and rain. The Stei Road s Commission notes widespread snowfall and travel disruption across Barbour Lewis Gilmer Upshur and Braxton counties.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Huntington
Clarksburg
Morgantown
Kingwood
Steie Roads Commission
Elkins
Nkerset
Moundsville
Panhandle
Barbour
Lewis
Gilmer
Upshur
Webster
Braxton
Braxton Coun
Aid
Ttains
Neer
MacArthur Overruled By Army Department
Overseas news correspondents could leave U S occupation zones and return without re accreditation after the Army Department overruled Gen Douglas MacArthurs order. The change allows reporters to depart on special assignments for periods not exceeding 30 days in any six months. The MacArthur order had triggered protests by reporters in the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
Army Department
Douglas MacArthur
Army
MacArthur
Fraser wins women's combined slalom in St Moritz
Gretchen Fraser of Vancouver Washington made a brilliant descent in the women's combined slalom at St Moritz on February 4, opening the way for Austrian star Trude Beisec to claim early leadership in the winter Olympic event.
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Tyes
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Frostburg
Garrett County
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Teo
Frederick Stores
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Defense
Word Industry
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