15 Feb 1949
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1949
Page
1
A chaotic weather and crime fragment notes mild February temperatures reaching 70s in Baltimore and prediction of near 80 by afternoon. It mentions orchards, drought risks, and residents shedding coats. A separate robbery near a downtown building results in $309 taken from a man named Howard as a blue car fled.
Local stores report price declines on meats shortening lard soap powders and cereals. A typical food basket previously about 14 dollars is now lower. Meats fall by several cents per pound with choice steaks at 67 cents less volatile than peak levels. soap costs ease and washing supplies show small drops.
An AM American DC-2 airliner became stuck on a soft spot on a Fredericks airport runway. Ground crew and authorities expect action to free the plane, with completion not expected until tomorrow. A pension bill related to World Wars I and II passed in Washington.
Budapest reports a Hungarian Communist spokesman claims the Vatican offer to restore church state ties was made before the Cardinal’s trial. He cites three Budapest rallies opposing imperialistic church-state moves and notes Revai’s arrest timing and a postponed release condition.
Firefighters responded to a Braddock area residence on East Patrick Street to tackle a blaze in a large oil heater. Smoke and flames prompted mutual aid until officials confirmed the fire under control with no further injuries noted. Hospital updates mention a patient re admitted and discharged after treatment. A separate brief notes a plane missing in Amman Trans-Jordan with a United Nations carrier reportedly last seen en route from Beirut to Amman.
Arpacon reports Rayburn warns of tax increases likely ahead of the president. The House leader notes a forthcoming 50 billion or larger measure to fund priorities, signaling a disciplined approach to federal revenue.
The American Heart Association, founded in 1924 by doctors, is a professional organization that distributes scientific information among physicians. It operates through a national structure with multiple branches and funding to support heart disease research and treatment.
A fragmented report notes a conviction upheld in a chaotic market setting with persistent inactivity by several traders. The scene references a prolonged lull as a crowd lingers and participants trade intermittently, signaling limited market momentum.
Jobless totals swell to around 2 600 amid layoffs and weather slowdowns in Jacksonville. An incident involving a car fire, a clothing loss, and a nearby crash is described along with ensuing investigations and insurance notes.
Moscow reports Anna Louise Strong, American author and correspondent, has been arrested on espionage charges and will be deported. The 63 year old writer, longtime Russia observer since 1921, was linked to Allied Labor News and held as an intelligence operator. She will be removed from the Soviet Union in coming days.
Fort Meade hears the third of four officers try on charges tied to a Seisor on camp. E. Pinard of Springs M D faced days of testimony as the case proceeds with other defendants already acquitted. An appeal has been filed in the matter.
Feb 13 in Green Teff Hartley act deemed practicable unworkable and destructive of workers rights. He urged its prompt repeal.
A native of Louisiana and owner of Rep. 'oain' upper arbor is named as a judge reaching seven million. This marks his first public office and comes after a long career in law and business.
Clark testifies before the Senate House Economic committees urging support for presidential powers to curb inflation. He warns April may reveal real employment trends and cites rising farm jobs, higher federal outlays, a treasury surplus ending in March, deficits in April, and looser bank credit as inflationary factors.
In Salisbury Connecticut on February 15 a nine year old boy Dick Kenney acted quickly when the school bus driver fainted and the vehicle veered toward a bank. Kenney steadied the wheel and steered the bus about 400 yards before crashing into a snow bank. No one was seriously injured.
A proposed statewide Sunday closing law for taverns is debated in the House. Proponents argue it would enforce closing hours and impact beverage sales and business, while opponents claim it would hurt local commerce. The discussion references labor and political figures as sources of contention.
Mrs. McEwen donates 85000 to Mercvial Hospital in memory of her late father John K Robinson Buy a 48 year ban on sales ends in Michigan opening a new sale era The Michigan Senate approves repeal of an aid law by a 21 to 7 vote following initiatory petition with 130000 signers supporting the change
Storms in the West halt cross state travel as blizzards pound the Cascades and Wyoming plus Idaho suffer ground blizzards. Six inches of snow in seven hours reported at Snoqualmie Pass with new heavy snows in key routes. Agricultural losses rise as 178,909 sheep and cattle die in four warm states through February 1, with more due as storms continue.
A year in the House of Correction was suspended for Jack Ruffner on an assault and battery charge. Virginia Ruffner testified about a disturbance at Peoples Court, describing a neighbor dispute where a husband allegedly slapped her. The incident occurred when an argument at a residence escalated prior to a couple leaving.
A fleeting notice from Wasnesboro Pennsylvania outlines M F Gordon Deans ascent from farm work to a managerial role in a local equipment firm. The fragment hints at a success story with emphasis on enterprise and regional ties.
Weather outlook notes showers and clearing midweek with warmer trend Thursday and Friday followed by a colder spell. Precipitation near 0.7 inch for the week and temperatures about 10 to 14 degrees above seasonal normal. Likely rain chances Saturday or Sunday wrap the period.
Reports from German Prov Service on February 3 indicate large Soviet forces in Mecklen burg near the Baltic coast and near the Soviet zone border. Refugees claim extensive submarine and air maneuvers and rapidly prepared bases in Estonia and Latvia with subterranean airfields and fuel depots.
Guntinginn, WL Feb 15. Police report 13 cars recovered from an auto theft ring that operated 18 months across Illinois Michigan Ohio and West Virginia. One man arrested last night a second jailed on another charge warrants served. A fourth sought as FBI state and city police pursue further arrests. Evan Mandy of So Charleston found three stolen cars on a used car lot.
Congressmen are shown the newest aircraft types as part of an energetic briefing by an armed committee. The display highlights advanced air arm capabilities and potential strategic uses.
A civic association plans to assume control of the orchestra drive starting December 1. President W Jackson announced yesterday that the income, totaling nearly $62, would be fully applied to the association’s mission and given full authority in its handling.
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