Frederick Water Tank Nears Completion In City
Frederick prepares a giant million-gallon elevated water tank off East South Street. About 70 percent of structural steel welded and roofing in place as crews from Bridge and Iron Company finish heavy work. The 140 foot structure connects to a standpipe and city mains, with safety measures and warning signs due to thrill seekers climbing the tank.
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Frederick City
East South Street
Ch Bridge and Iron Company
Borys
Capping Exercises At Nurses Home March 1
Annual capping exercises at the Georgianna Houck Simmons Nurses Home will be held March 1 at 8 p m. The Frederick Pfemorial Hospital board was informed at its monthly meeting. Daisy Derner, superintendent of nurses, announced. The report also noted pledges in the hospital campaign being met including the Zonta Club and Women’s division. An election generated a nominating committee led by Mrs. Harry O. Schroeder.
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Georgianna Houck Simmons Nurses Home
Frederick Pfemorial Hospital
Daisy Derner
Board of Trustees
Zonta Club
C.paign
Paul S. i
Harry O. Schroeder
W. B. Leichert
Lemueil Rosenstock
Iiss Regina
Dandt
Schroeder
Esg
J. Gonatons Caristmas
Ethel Northam
East-West By-Pass Tops Frederick Traffic Study Proposals
The State Roads Commission report on Frederick traffic favors a 3.63 mile east west by pass connecting U S Route 40 to Route 40 with interchanges at UD S 5 60 and 340 and several bridges. Estimated cost about 7 7 million dollars with most spending in surrounding areas and unclear financing. Traffic projections show a 60 percent increase by 1970 and substantial downtown through traffic diversion.
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Trafic
City of Frederick
State Roads Commission
City of
Mt . Olivet Cemetery
Frederick
Block Plant
M. J. Grove Lime Company
South Street
Jefferson Street
Shaw's Road
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Potomac Edison Railway
West Patrick Street
Incorporated
U. S. 240
Washington
Senate approves two week extension for labor bill hearings
The Senate Labor committee extended hearings on the Administration labor bill by two weeks moving the deadline from February 10 to February 23. Republicans complained it was impossible to hear all witnesses as day and morning sessions continued behind closed doors amid wrangling.
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Washington
Senate Labor Committee
Three Questioned in Linthicum Heights Post Office Theft
Three men arrested in the attempted burglary of the Linthicum Heights post office were being questioned today about several other thefts in the vicinity.
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Ferndale
Linthicum Heights
Dewey and Truman Clash Over Progress in Lincoln Day Speech
James Marlow reports on Governor Dewey’s Lincoln Day remarks arguing progress is defined differently by Republicans and Democrats. Dewey praises welfare and labor aims while resisting national health insurance and warns Republicans to back broader social programs or be seen as radical. Truman may differ on health care and domestic policy, with party fault lines exposed.
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James Marlow
Washington
Brown
O Jones
Smith
Lincoln Dayner
Thames E. Dewey
Dewey
Truman
Congress
Anti Filibuster Rule Adopted By Committee
Washington February 94 Senate Rules committee approves an anti filibuster rule by a 10 to 3 vote. Senator Lodge says two thirds of those voting could apply a gag to debate any time. Opponents Stennis Long Hunt vote against. Action moves to Senate for consideration as southern senators threaten to filibuster.
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Washington
Lodge
Mass
Senate Rules Committee
Senate
Stennis
D-Miss
Long
Hunt
Trains Stranded as Blizzard Paralyzes Western States
The blizzard strands more than 5,000 travelers aboard about 40 trains across Wyoming Utah and Idaho and snarls 2 300 miles of roads. Air cargoes supply Rawlins and Rock Springs while officials forecast further livestock losses in the region.
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Associated Press
Wyoming
Utah- Idaho
Rawlins
Western Plains
Rocky Mountain
Omaha
Denver
Idaho
Utah
Nebraska
Montana
Dakotas
U. S. Weather Bureau
North Central
Rock Springs
Wyo
Ling
Death Penalty Held Unlikely for Mindszenty
Budapest Hungary Feb 9 a Foreign Office spokesman indicated it is unlikely the life sentence of Josef Cardinal Mindszenty will be increased to death by the Appeals Court. Mindszenty and six co defendants were convicted of treason plotting to overthrow the Communist government and other charges with most appealing. The spokesman explained death is reserved for wartime treason and that extenuating circumstances reduced the penalty to life.
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Budapest
Hungary
Foreign Office
Josef Cardinal Mindszenty
Appeals
People’s Court
Ivan Boldistar
Huge Drifts In West But Springlike Here
Western states faced heavy snow and cold while eastern areas warmed with forecasts near 60 degrees. A dense ground fog limited activity early, with temperatures dropping to 33 at night. In Poland, Bishop Stanislaw Adamski accused the government of ending religious instruction and removing crucifixes in southern schools.
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Frederick
Tomorhe
Poland
Warsaw
Stanislaw Adamski
Will Case Settled For 400000 Inheritance Dispute
Eleanor M Patterson’s $16.59 million estate settlement assigns $400,000 to daughter Felicia Gizycka. The deal cancels the $5,000 yearly life income, with seven Washington Times-Herald executives funding most of the payout. A jury found the will properly executed and probate followed.
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Washington
Eleanor M Patterson
Felicia Gizyeka
Gizycka
U.S
Alexander Holizoff
Patterson
Washington Society Leader
The
Times-Herald
Father Charged With Beating 18 Month Old Son
Keith of Viers Mill village faces a police court hearing next Tuesday after Montgomery County authorities charge him with beating his 18 month old son Billy Jr. The child was taken to Children’s Hospital with a broken leg and additional injuries including an ulcerated ear and pneumonia. A juvenile welfare officer called the case "sickening." Bond was set at $2000.
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Silver Spring
Bill
Keith
Montgomery County
Billy, Jr
Children’s Hospital
Madeleine ‘Fennell
Frank Griggs
Griggs
Keiths
Viers Mill Village
Damascus Firemen Upgrade With 2 Way Radio and Equipment
Damascus Volunteer Fire Department installs a two way radio on a fire engine to speed response and coordinate with nearby towns. They also purchased an oxygen inhalator and began a 29 member course in basic and advanced first aid to improve emergency care.
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Damascus
Damascus Volunteer Fire Department, Inc
Hood College Treasurer Granted Leave Of Absence
Fr. Ford, treasurer of Hood College, was granted a leave of absence after a physician advised rest. Mrs Clinton Hamilton will assume full charge of the treasurer’s office. Circle Forle takes over supervision of buildings and grounds and the college farm.
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Fr. Ford
Hood College
Ford
Clinton Hamilton
Circle Forle
Vatican to hold secret extraordinary Consistory next Monday
Vatican City announced a letter from Pope Pius XII denouncing the arrest of Cardinal Mindscenty. The pope said he will address a secret and extraordinary Consistory in the city next Monday.
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Vatican City
Vatican
Pius XII
Josef Cardinal Mindscenty
Wholesale prices dip below OPA ceiling levels in 1946
A report notes several key commodities such as top grade corn, rye, and lard trading below the late June 1936 levels as OPA ceilings end. Coffee remains high while many staples edge toward postwar price peaks, with wholesale-retail price lag affecting household costs.
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New York
Associated Press
OPA
Acheson Defies Red Charge On Atlantic Security Pact
Secretary of State Acheson challenged Moscow’s charge that the North Atlantic defense pact is aggressive. He argued the plan aligns with the UN Charter and aims to keep peace. Denmark and Norway show interest while Sweden favors neutrality in a Scandinavian approach.
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Washington
Acheson
Russia
Norway
North Atlantic
United Nations
New York
United States
Canada
Britain
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
U.N
Halvard Lange
U. S
Denmark
Henrik de Kauffman
State Department
Sweden
Four youths ordered to aid society after juvenile court hearing
One 15 or 16 year old was committed to the Maryland Training School for Boys at Loch Raven while four others were allowed to return home under court jurisdiction. The group, linked to a service station robbery and a bowling alley crime, included thefts of candy and tobacco and about $5 in quarters. Investigators Lieut. Six, Sst. Phobus, and Trooper Ridge testified.
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Maryland Training School For
Loch Raven
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Children’s Aid Society
Ben Phobus
Lauren M. Ridge
Norway declines Swedish military pact amid alliance talk
Stockholm reports Norway rejected a 10 year military pact with Sweden to avoid being kept from joining a stronger bloc such as a North Atlantic alliance. In the same report, city police say Edward O Mackler faces a third intoxication charge in four days, jailed under 35 and costs, with Alexander R Tyler also held for intoxication.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Norway
Edward O. Mackler
North Clarket Street
Phebus
Mackley
Alexander R. Tyler
North Bentz Street
Burras
Deed Recorded for Frederick Street Property
A deed was recorded in the clerk's office for the sale of a property on the east side of Frederick Street in Woodsboro from EB Owen Dorsey and Mr and Mrs Joseph A Gaver to Mr and Mrs J Wilbur Miller for about 84900 dollars per revenue stamps.
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Frederick Street
Woodsboro
Owen Dorsey
Joseph A. Gaver
J. Wilbur Miller
Key Post No 11 Reaches Four Star Status With 654 Members
At the Francis Scott Key Post No 11 monthly meeting the Legion announced a four star status after surpassing last year’s enrollment. The post now lists 654 members, with Commander Robert E. Clapp Jr presiding. The group co sponsors a March production of Arsenic and Old Lace to benefit rheumatic fever and hard of hearing clinics. A junior baseball committee led by William T. Kreh Sr plans state competition participation. Company A Maryland National Guard reported 42 military funerals to date. 18 new members were welcomed and $50 donated to the March of Dimes. Members named to Department committees include Spurrier, Danner, Lipps, Storm, Nestor, and William Sr.
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Francis Scott Key
American Legion
Post
Robert E. Clapp, Jr
Walker Jolliffe
Community Players, Inc
Thomas Glass
Robert Garrett
Woodrow Anderson
George E. Miller
Franklin E. Stockman
Arnold Pfeifer
Sam Weston
Alfred Cursail
Company A
Maryland National Guard
Capt
Cursail
March of Dimes
Alver J. Norwood
Francis Scott Rey
W. M
Ray Spurrier
Robert Danner
G_ Ernest Lipps
Edward B. Storm
Joseph J. Nestor
Mr. Lipps
Thomas £. William, Sr
Adjutant Norwood
Round And Round Records Race Through Speed Wars
News from Holisewood on February 9 reports a vinyl speed showdown among major labels. Columbia pushes 33.5 and 7, 10, 12 inch discs. Victor and Capitol back 45 rpm seven inch records with new players in the works. Decca sits out as the speed clash intensifies and a referee named John Q. Diskbuyer presides.
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Holisewood
Victor
Capitol
John Q. Diskbuyer
Decca
Columbia
Victor's
1 600 Marines Set Sail From Tsingtao
1 600 U S Marines aboard two transports left Tsingtao China bound for San Diego. A single battalion remains in billets afloat in case needed by the 70 Americans left in Tsingtao, with about 800 unaccounted for after yesterday's withdrawal.
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Tsingtao
China
U.S
San Diego
Guam
Shanghai
Pacific
Yugoslavia Claims Backed by Russia in Austria Dispute
London reports renewed Yugoslav territorial demands on Austria amid ongoing Austrian peace talks. Russia reiterates stance after Western diplomats launched third attempt at finalizing the Austrian treaty. Market moves show modest stock gains as commodity prices stabilize in a volatile session.
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London
Austria
Marshal Tito
Russia
Europe
Yugoslavia
New York
Commediti
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