Roads Closed by Drifts Persist in Rural Maryland
Rural roads remained shut by high drifts as temperatures edged up. Frederick County schools opened, Mt. Airy and Damascus remained closed, and plows with drift blades cleared pikes including Easterday, Paint Roth and Asbury Hoover. The Roads Board mobilized equipment to open Wolfsville and Kemp town areas. drifts reached eight to ten feet in mountains.
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Frederick County
Mt. Airy
Damascus
County Roads Board
Harrisville
Roads Board
Wolfsville
Paint Roth
Asbury Hoover
Kemptown
State Roads Commission
State Police
Front Royal
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Rosemont Avenue
Miriam Wilson Feely
West Church Street
Rosemont
Hood College
Lewis A. Garrett
East Fourth Street
Feely
Leonard A. Thomas
Elmer F. Munhower
World Day Of Prayer Observed By Local Churches
The United Council of Church Women held World Day of Prayer with services from 11 45 a m to 12 30 p m at the Tivoli theater. About 40 attended at noon for sacred music by Paul W Strine and John Shorrow. Rev Dr Symond Wilhelm offered Scripture and prayer. Proceeds support world Christian work. Afternoon services were planned at Calvary Methodist Church at 3 0 p m with city and county churches to participate.
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United Council of Church Women
Ts. Paul W. Strine
John Shorrow
Symond FE
Wilhelm, Gaster
Race Evangelical
Rch
Calvary Methodist Church
Leaders Conference Brings 100 Plus 4-H Leaders
More than 100 adult 4-H leaders from Frederick, Washington and Montgomery counties gathered for an all day conference on youth problems. Sessions began at 10 AM in the Blue and Grey room of the Francis Scott Key Hotel with Evelyn Hutson presiding. After lunch hosted by the Sears Roebuck Foundation, Ray Mueller led the afternoon program with speakers including Myle Downey, Dorothy Emerson, and Wakelin McNeel from Wisconsin.
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Frederick
Washington
Montgomery
Francis Scott Key
Evelyn Hutson
Frederick County
Sears Roebuck Foundation
Ray Mueller
Washington County
Myle
Downey
Maryland
Dorothy Emerson
Wakelin MccNeel
Wisconsin
Truman presses Congress as rail strike dispute simmers
Washington reports show President Truman challenging Congress over his $71.6 billion budget while blasting RFC loan subcommittee findings and critiquing railroad union leaders as talks about a potential 1952 run surface. The White House clarified remarks about rail chiefs, and Maryland lawmakers receive new state school funding for the Deaf.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Senate Banking Subcommittee
Donald Dawson
Fulbright
D-Ark
White House
Mr. Truman
J. P. Shields
D. S. Robertson
R. O. Hughes
W. P. Kennedy
Repubicans
GOP
Douglas
D-Ii
Humphrey
D-Minn
Dawson
Frear D-Dell
Peace Center Indicted in Foreign Agent Case
Washington reports a federal grand jury indicted the Peace Information Center on a charge of failing to register as a foreign agent. The case centers on activities tied to the center and potential international influence.
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Peace Center
Washington
Peace Information Center
New Yortify
End of Strike Seen As Rail Workers Return to Jobs
The Associated Press reports one of the era’s costliest nationwide rail strikes nears end as Army threats to fire switchmen and President Truman’s orders prompt a broad return to work. In Chicago, nearly all switch crews resumed, with 1,407 of 1,558 workers on duty, easing a freight backlog across rail hubs. Thousands of workers in rail related industries faced layoffs, and millions of dollars in losses from halted shipments and war materials.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Army
Railroad Control Board
Detroit
Contract for 16 Detrick housing units
The Army Corps of Engineers awarded Industrial Engineering and Contracting Company of Newark New Jersey a 175 152 dollar contract for construction of 16 frame family housing units at Camp Detrick. The award date was February 6 and work aims to begin once weather permits with occupancy expected about six months after starting. Sixteen units will be placed near the newly opened brick units eight to the northeast and eight to the northwest of the brick dwellings.
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Camp Detrick
Alan J. McCutcheon
Army Corps of Engineers
Washington
Industrial Engineering and Contracting Company of
Newark
N. J
Robert F. Barrick
Seven Die As Train And Bus Collide Near Sudbury
Seven men en route to work were killed when a Canadian Pacific passenger train collided with a bus at a crossing seven miles east of Sudbury Ontario. The crash happened in 47 below zero weather with dense fog reducing visibility to under 100 yards.
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Sudbury
Canadian Pacific
Here
King Farouk Engagement Reported With Nariman Sadek
Rome reports an official notice of the rumored engagement between King Farouk of Egypt and Nariman Sadek, 17, with a Cairo announcement anticipated tomorrow or on his birthday Sunday.
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Rome
Farouk
Egypt
Narriman Sadek
Cairo
Deduction rules for 1950 income tax forms explained
Washington, Feb 9 14 This reminder explains how to handle deductions on your 1950 income tax return. For income under 35000 with deductions not over 10 percent, use form 1040 A or 1040 short. A 1 percent allowance and automatic 10 percent deduction up to 5000 apply, with itemizing required for larger or overage deductions. Married couples and separate filings change the standard deduction limits and whether itemizing is needed.
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James Marlow
Washington
Jones
South
Brown
Smith
Joneses
Smiths
Ban On Commercial Construction Amended Washington
The government amended its ban on commercial construction to allow buildings mainly for publishing newspapers and for radio and television broadcasting. Printing plants run by publishing firms mainly for books and periodicals may be built without National Production Authority authorization.
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Washington
National Production Authority
No Help There Hilton Park Telegram Finds Few Home
In Newport News on February 9 PI Price Stabilizer Michael V. DiSalie sent a telegram to Hilton Park's mayor asking to form a citizen group to enforce price controls. Hilton Park is a Warwick County playground for local children amid wintry conditions.
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Newport News
Michael V. DiSalie
Hilton Park
Filton Park
Warwick County
All Bans On Mail Lifted By P.O. Dept
The Post Office Department lifted all mail service restrictions today effective immediately resuming normal operations. Bulk mail was not fully allowed and certain embargoes remained in place for cross Mississippi bulk mail while the Frederick post office began accepting all mail types. The move follows a period of suspended air and bulk surface mail due to switchmen’s strike impacting several states and cities including St Louis and Detroit.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Bert Stil
St. Lendis
Vinners
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Mississippi River
Daniel A. Grove
Baltimore
Frederick
State Office Building Swept By Destructive Fire
A major fire raged through Lansing's eight story state office building for nearly 20 hours. Damage topples to four million dollars as state services crippled and portions of government paralyzed. Fire crews fought the blaze with 8,000 gallons of water per minute while police and neighboring towns offered aid.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Furlay
Eftres
Sera
G. Mennen Williams
Williams
Lansing Fire Department
State
Navy Giving Heavy Blows in Korea War Summary
Navy reports show over 20 000 tons of explosives dropped on enemy-held Korea since the war began with only a fraction of fleet used ashore. Mid January totals indicate 20 070 tons by ships and bombs in routine strikes, a warning to Communist China of potential impact on coastal cities and sea routes. TAX LIEN NOTICE FILED Federal tax lien filed by Collector George Hofferbert against Monocacy Broadcasting Company Frederick for $343 79.
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Washington
Inchon
Korea
China
United States
Clerk of the Circuit Court
George Hofferbert
Monocacy Broadcasting Company
Frederick
Stocks Extend Gains On Recovery Route Rally
In New York on February 47, a surge of buying lifted the stock market, extending gains after a two day decline and ending the slide as investors chased higher prices.
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New York
Agriculture Education Survey Made In Bed Erick County
An agriculture education survey conducted yesterday at a Chamber of Commerce conference examined facilities and courses in the county. Attended by educators, county officials, and representatives from education groups, the meeting discussed space, planning, and the proposed farm shop and classrooms at Middletown High School now under construction.
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Agulhiral
Bederick
Chamber of Commmerce
Fara
Ananterion
Hunacheor
Chamber of Com- Taevee
Broderick County Farny Bureau
Bruce Crum
Mona Crane
Middetown
Slaughterhouse Seven Controls Set Up
The government imposed steelled controls to curb black markets in livestock. The Office of Prize Stabilization announced full slaughter under a system of quotas to keep meat affordable. OPS Director Michael Vo Disalle stated the aim to prevent illicit trade while ensuring pork chops and roasts stay available nationwide at fair prices. New slaughterers are banned unless clearly needed by the public. Officials indicated no parity changes or technical shifts for farmers will be recommended until further study.
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Maryland State School For the Deaf
McKeldin
Washington
Febi
Hieng
Office of Prize Stabilization
SOPS
Statker
OPS
Michael Vo Disalle Sards
Eric Jlotiastou
Taft Plan Sparks Bipartisan Debate On Europe Defense
Senators spar over President Truman's Europe defense ideas. Taft calls for a concrete plan with divisions for Western Europe and demands specifics before Congress. McMahon calls the Taft approach unworkable while Sparkman hints he may back the general defense goal if it remains practical. Ferguson Thye and Knowland support Taft’s push for detailed commitments. Washington debate centers on military aid, allied forces, and constitutional powers.
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Tart
Fisenhiower
Otun
Eisenhower
Europe
Truman
Froeys
Ile
McMahon
Sparkman
Titenhower
Taft
Ferguson oReMich
Thye R-Minn
Knowland eCaliff
Senate Policy Committee
Congress
Connally 'D-Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Polio Fund Short of Goal Across Local Campaign
The March of Dimes drive for the county ended well short of its $1,000 goal with $600 reported. Chairman Allen Yo Hernett urged continued gifts from outlying schools and districts delayed by bad weather. He noted many regular contributors missed pledges this year and donations may still come via the chapter or treasurer Rider R. Nice. The 1951 effort began in debt due to polio care needs.
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Allen Yo Hernett
Prederiet
Anuyone
Iin
Rider R. Nice
Meat marketing charges double World War II rise
Washington reports the Agriculture Department says marketing charges added to meat cost after leaving the farm now total more than twice as high as during World War I. The farm price spread rose to 22.6 cents a pound in December, with a 63 percent higher farm price, and a 104 cent spread under wartime controls. Rich ard O Been notes the spread is higher than two months ago and meat on the hoof averaged 46.2 cents per pound in December, up from 22 cents in the war years, driven by higher production costs including labor, machinery, and feed.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
Office of Price Administration
Dee
Richard O. Been
Agriculture Department
Break Bones Trying To Aid Locked In Child
Dundalk report of February 8 details two Baltimore County policemen injuring themselves while freeing three year old Deborah Marris trapped in a bathroom lock. Officer Lowers broke a leg and fell from an icy roof after breaking the window. Officer Ester suffered a broken knee and ankle. Firemen rescued the child and a repair was made to the bolt to prevent recurrence.
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Dundalk
Baltimore County
Deborah Marris
Debbie
Benjamin L. Marris
Ester
GIs Cross Han River Bank Near Seoul Amid Offensive
U S and Allied forces swing to the Han River south of Seoul as Task Force Myers drives toward Kavang. Reports say heavy shelling, advancing infantry and armored units push toward the capital, with Ridgway lauding high enemy losses and strong progress along the western front.
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Tokyo
Ky Ha
Seoul
Kuen Sermed
Wy W. Myers
Lander
Wyo
U.S
Yers
Hao
Acuy
Ywo
Tapitatt
Takis
Invhon
Yellow Sea
Ate Heddines
Uo. Watch
Yongdongpe
Het
Mut Ieral
Phan
Laut
Matthew J. Ridgway
Eighth Army
Maree Myers
Rutoway
Araty
Bat
Myers
Laeses
Kavang
Ridgway
No Relief From Cold Across The Nation
The Associated Press reports a frigid day from the Dakotas to Maine with subzero temperatures in the Midwest and New England. Four deaths are linked to the cold and storm, plane delays at LaGuardia, power outages in New Jersey, and school closures amid widespread precipitation. A $25,000 damage suit from an HW47 accident near Gaithersburg was settled out of court with Bess Karmel named as plaintiff and Kenneth N. Ports as defendant.
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Dakotas
Maine
Florida
Tennessee
Midwest
Wisconsin
New England
New York
Augusta
LaGuardia
Eastport
New Jersey
Ilinois
Atlantic Coast
Gaithersburg
Bess Karmel
Washington
Kenneth N. Ports
W. J. Offutt
McSherry
Five Day Maryland Forecast Cold and Snow Likely
Five day outlook calls for notably cold weather across Maryland with light snow possible over the weekend and midweek. Temperatures averaging about five degrees below normal, with highs near 40 and morning lows from the upper teens in the mountains to the upper 20s elsewhere including the Eastern Shore.
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Maryland
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P.O. Dept
Navy
Slaughterhouse 7
Ohioan
Newburgh
Air Force
Senate Preparedness
Secretary of Defense
Marshall
Han River
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