Train Crash at Point of Rocks Traps Car in Fog
A motorist Francis Crutchley lost his bearings in heavy fog near Point of Rocks and drove onto a grade crossing. An eastbound freight struck his 1937 Dodge, pushing it about 1600 feet before stopping. Crutchley, uninjured, sought to warn the tower and returned to Frederick by taxi. State Trooper James Stonesifer investigated.
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Point of Rocks
Francis
Crutchley
North Market Street
the Rock
Baltimore
Frederick
Baltimore and Ohio
James Stonesifer
Truman signs bill raising veteran school benefits nationwide
President Truman today signed legislation increasing GT bill provisions for veterans attending school. Monthly subsistence for non dependents rises from 65 to 75 dollars. with one dependent from 90 to 105. with two or more from 96 to 120. Government cost estimated at about 217 million dollars annually. A public sale at Court Case occurred with a six room dwelling and three quarters of an acre near Petersville selling for 2900 dollars to Mr and Mrs Rice. Auction conducted by Farmers and Mechanics National Bank. Will A Storm attorney. U Lrant Hooper auctioneer. A separate sale for a three story brick dwelling at 345 South Market Street was withdrawn at a bid.
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Washington
Truman
Veterans Administration
Petersville
Paul Rice
Farmers
National Bank
Russell S. Gordon
Willa Storm
UL Rant Hooper
South Market Street
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
Storm
Hoopier
Deeds Recorded For Several Property Transfers In District
Deeds were recorded in the clerk s office for multiple property sales. Bir and Mrs James A Moore sold to Jefferson Patterson a 190 acre farm and improvements part of Carrollier Manor in Buckerstoun district. Insd status around 3150. John L Sennab and wife sold to Keith J Lewis a residence on Wilson Place West side with around 3400. Thomas J Kemp sold to William H Goodsell a property on Tele gram Jefferson street at about 4300. In Washington Miss Bessie B Warren 62 secretary of the Maryland Society died after eight months illness. survived by her 19 1 year old mother Mrs Mary A Linton. Funeral set for Monday.
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James A. Moore
Jeferson Patterson
Carrollier Manor
Buckerstoun
John L. Sennab Ware
Keith J. Lewis
Wilson Place
Siz
Thomas J. Kemp
Mir
William H. Goodsell
Telegraph
Jefferson) Street
Washington
Bessie B. Warren
Maryland Society
Washingon
Mary A. Linton
Maryland Weather Forecast Summary
Maryland districts expect occasional rain and windy, with highs in the 40s to 50s this morning. Mostly cloudy and colder this afternoon. Tonight colder with lows 25 to 35. Sunday bright and windy but cooler. Frederick, Washington and Albany counties show similar trends with 40s morning rain and 30s to 20s tonight. Garrett to see cold with snow flurries tonight and Sunday.
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Associated Press
Maryland
Mindy
Frederick
Washington
Albany
Garrett County
Fuel dealers face worst week as shortages bite county
Sheriff Guy Anders reports 19 emergency kerosene and fuel oil calls from Doubs, Emmitsburg, and Ceresville, with three cases of near empty supplies. Alderman Alvey V Rens notes warmer weather easing kerosene demand, but coal remains tight, shipments slowly arriving as rail unloading slows. A dealer calls the week the worst yet, with no stock and carloads in transit.
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Guy Anders
Doubs
Emmitsburg
Ceresville
Alvey V_ Rens
Ferry Arrives 13 Hours Late In Chesapeake Bay
Annapolis February 14 The state ferry Governor Nice reached Sandy Point about 13 hours late after fog stalled the vessel in Chesapeake Bay. Aboard were 59 men women and children and 28 crew members. the trip followed an overnight fog delay that grounded Governor O’Conor on January 30 with 429 passengers aboard. Captain Frank Conway kept to deep water sounding as the ship neared another vessel the Manx Navigator which anchored nearby awaiting safe passage.
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Annapolis
Chesapeake Bay
Harry W. Nice
Sandy Point
Yromen
Ccrex
Herbert R. O'Conor
Wernor Nice
Frank Conway
Cambridge
Matapeake
Conway
Manx Navigator
Baltimore
Keenan Returns to U S for Tokyo War Crimes Talks
In San Francisco, Joseph B. Keenan chief prosecutor in the Tokyo war crimes trial arrived by plane from Japan for conferences in Washington. In Washington, Representative Doughton, 84, oldest member of Congress, announced re-election bid after 19 terms representing North Carolina's Ninth District.
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Keenan
TU. S
San Francisco
Joseph B. Keenan
Tokyo
Japan
Toy Washington
Doeghton
Washington
Congress
Rep Doughton
North Carolina
Grain Market Drop Fueled Economic Jitters in 1940s
Washington reports grain market declines spark jitters about recession and inflation. Analysts caution against assuming disaster from a momentary drop while noting potential political effects on Marshall Plan, tax policy, wage demands, and Congress race. Employers may cite lower prices to resist new controls. Republicans and Democrats blame each other for inflation fears.
Two Hurt In Pennsy Wreck
Two crewmen sustained minor injuries when an express train sideswiped a freight train west of Alliance Ohio. A broken rail derailed one freight car, then the westbound express struck the derailed cars causing seven more freight cars and two express cars and the engine and tender to leave the tracks.
Temperature to Fall After Brief Rise
The Weather Bureau reports a brief warm spell with temperatures up to the high forties before a sharp drop to below twenty tonight. Reports mention fog, icy roads, standing water, and continued ice on the Potomac at Point of Rocks, with mail delivery improving after recent delays. Local crews work to clear drifted roads and melt ice, while a cold front moves in.
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Weather Bureau
Frederick
Mercury
W. O
Potomac
Buckerstown
Baltimore
Ces
County Roads Board
Charlesville
Mountaindale
Frederick City
Otters
Red Star Warns Soviet Soldiers of Spies
The Moscow Red Star warns Soviet troops to watch for American and British spies. Col. V. Miskovski asserts enemies aim to erode freedom and independence and urges political education to resist influence from bourgeois culture. He warns that politically backward individuals may be exploited by foreign intelligence during wartime.
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Moscow
Red Star
Bolshevik Party
VW. Miskovski
Miskovski
United States
Another Winter Storm Reported On Its Way
A winter storm is forecast as snow falls in Garrett County and rain fog hit other sections. Temperatures are expected to fall to 15 to 25 degrees in central and eastern Maryland with more snow on the way.
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Associated Press
Maryland
Free State
Garrett County
U. S. Weather Bureau
Mercury
Rockefeller Heiress Barbara Sears Weds Winthrop Rockefeller
Palm Beach Florida February 14 Winthrop Rockefeller heir to the Rockefeller fortune married Barbara Sears daughter of Lithuanian immigrants in a simple 12 14 ring ceremony at the West Palm Beach Presbyterian church. Rev Winslow S Drummond officiated the quiet wedding overlooking Lake Worth at the Winston Guest winter estate. The couple planned a brief undisclosed honeymoon of about 10 days.
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Gore
Lake Worth
Winston Guest
Grain Prices Make Slight Market Gain
New York February 14 Prices crept up a few cents at the opening of the commodity market Wheat oats and corn followed the upward move after the Chicago pits opened Soybeans dropped the daily limit of 5 cents Cotton rose early but trimmed gains to 2 bits Traders attributed demand to farmers likely placing stocks into government loans rather than selling Prices for assorted industrial stocks edged up less than 1 1 2 a share while some lenders slipped Grand Union Co announced 27 meat cuts would be priced lower starting Monday Chuck roast will be 55 cents a pound rib roasts 61 cents a pound as largest declines marked a broad decline in meat costs The market closed the week jittery but steadier after a volatile ride
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New York
Chicago
Grand Union Co
Grand Union
Reuther Denies He Criticized Farmers
Detroit February 14 United Auto Workers President Walter P Reuther said in a statement that he did not charge farmers with restricting production. He testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the Marshall Plan and urged greater government help to farmers to expand production. He accused industry of restricting output for profit and warned against a master pattern of privately planned scare.
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Detroit
Walter P. Reuther
Clo
United Auto Workers
Washington
Reuther
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Associated Press
Police Valen tines Recall Old Time Kind of Greeting
The city police department marked Valentine’s Day with a sparse display of comic valentines on its bulletin board and in unopened envelopes for the night shift, echoing an older practice once praised by the late Chief Martin Walsh. Firemen and other public guardians also received cards as sentimentality runs high this week alongside a boom in candy and flower sales. Mordecai Brown Dies at 71 in Terre Haute Union Hospital confirms the former great MLB pitcher’s death.
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City Police Department
Martin 3_ Walsh
Mordecai Brown
Terre Haute
Ind
Union Hospital
Germans Seek Greater Allied Authority In Occupied Germany
German officials pressed for more control over production and foreign trade in western Germany at a two hour meeting with American Governor Clay and British counterpart Robertson. The talks focused on simplifying import export procedures as coal and transport policy next week. An eastern zone economic commission was ordered by Marshal Sokolovsky.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Lucius D. Clay
Vassily D. Sokolovsky
Taft Says $5.309 Billion Aid for Europe Is Too Large
Senator Taft of Ohio criticized the Senate Foreign Relations panel plan to allocate 5.309 billion dollars for 12 months of European aid starting April 1. He argued the total including projected Germany relief would exceed six billion dollars, a level he deemed excessive.
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Denver
Taft
Ohio
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Congress
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Germany
World Day of Prayer service draws about 100 women
About one hundred women from ten city churches joined in the World Day of Prayer observance. The event, organized by the United Council of Church Women, featured prayers centered on the Lord’s Prayer and a litany, with leaders Mrs. Arthur Remsberg and Miss Mary Benson directing. Donald Leatherman sang and Alta Ice led the offering dedication.
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Church of the Brethren
United Council of Church Women
Globe
Tongai Islands
Arthur Remsberg
Mary Benson
Donald Leatherman
Joseph P. Marmer
Iss Alta Ice
Debating Cost Of Marshall Plan To Europe
Washington notes on the evolving cost estimates for the Marshall Plan. Senate committee figures propose 5.3 billion for the first year, with potential further cuts and a long legislative path through House and Senate before funds reach Europe.
Ailing man’s body begins to recover after stone ailment
Oakland reports progress in Temple Allen of Fredericksburg Virginia who for nine years suffered from a rheumatoid arthritis that stiffened and ossified joints. Orthopedic doctors at Permanente Hospital say partial use has returned to one leg after a recent operation. Local fundraisers in Fredericksburg support continued treatment costs, with Permanente Foundation covering expenses beyond daily limits. Also listed are several recent building permits issued by the city engineer for residences on Frederick Avenue and North Market Street.
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Oakland
Calif
Permanente Hospital
Temple Allen
Fredericksburg
Allen
Permanente
Bar Memorial Hospital
Agizon
W. Va
Permanente Foundation
Ralph Cubit
Frederick Avenue
George , Hoke
North Market Street
Gerttrude R. Ponton
Frail Avenue
Wage Demands Ready by Detroit Chrysler Union Reps
Detroit March 14 union representatives for 70 000 Chrysler Corp employees finalize wage increase demands totaling more than five cents an hour.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corp
Death Toll Rises From Midwest Tornadoes and Floods
Tornadoes swept east central Mississippi killing nine and injuring many as 32 homes were destroyed. Flooding worsened from Ohio to West Virginia with thousands displaced. Dayton isolated by rain floods. Rising Sun dam break reduced river pressure downstream. Red Cross mobilized. national guards alerted as widespread storms cripple transport and trigger evacuations.
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Chicago
Iwo
Southland
Ohio
West Virginia
Red Cross
Food
Rockies
North Atlantic Seaboard
Nnorthern Plains
Dayton
Wright Field
Tennessee
North Carolina
Kentucky
Mississippi
Rising Sun
Ind
Cincinnati
Howe
George Martin
U. S
Morrow
South
Lebanon
Little Miami
Logan
W. Va
Mingo
Wayne Counties
Weston
St Louis
Pow Steel
New York State
Associated Press
Newton
Miss
Red Crose
Tornadco
Strooke
Monticello
Contract To Russell Co for Montgomery road project bid
The State Roads Commission awarded a contract to The T Edgie Russell Company for a road improvement in Montgomery County at a low bid of 69 499. The work covers sections of the road toward the East Vin races and includes a Seebeam and concrete bridge over Frederick road linking Edmondson Avenue to Columbia Pike. A separate contract was awarded to Frank L Caroma for 88 744 to construct a Seebeam and concrete bridge over U S Route 403 Elliott Way with two spans of 41 feet and one span of 31 feet, plus a 28 foot roadway, safety curbs, embankments, and a concrete flume.
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T. Edgie Russell Company
State Roads Commission
Montgomery County
Frank L. Caroma
Baltimore
Eight Injured In Bus Truck Collision At Route Intersection
Edgewood reports seven bus passengers and the driver injured when their bus hit a big truck in heavy fog at the Route 44 and 408 intersection just north of here. State Police said the crash occurred today.
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Edgewood
Serso
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington Correspondent
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Thor
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Vatican City
Gennaro Cardinal
Granito Pignatelli Belmonte
Roman Catholic College of Cardinals
His Valentine
Gen. Clay
Counte
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Abs
Harry J. Filler
Shanghai
Tsingizo
Reds
Farmers Co-Operative Association, Inc
Jerry Korn
James Marlow
Marshall
Europe
Paris
Senate
House Foreign Affairs Committee
House
House Appropriations Committee
Senate Appropriations Committee
St. Louis
Russell Co
Niewspapreh
RG Hlyr
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