Damaged Paving On East Street Near Tracks For Repairs
Sections of East Street between the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks have deteriorated due to freezing and thawing. The County Roads Board sent workers to temporarily fill gaps exposing railroad ties. City Engineer W Raymond Walter warned of city liability if accidents occur and urged immediate repairs. Frost boils have appeared citywide, with cold weather likely to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
East Street
County Roads Board
Pikes
W. Raymond Walter
Fifth
Seventh Street
Walter
2 Die In 24 Hrs In Same House
Mrs Annie Elizabeth Knippie dies at age 97 after her son in law George H Eyler dies in same Union Bridge home. She leaves three daughters a son 21 grandchildren 40 great grandchildren 11 great great grandchildren and was oldest charter member of Keysville Lutheran church. Double funeral with Mr Eyler Sunday at 130 pm at Keysville Lutheran cemetery conducted by Revs Miller and McIntosh. Friends may call at the residence this evening. D D Hartcier and Son funeral director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Elizabeth Knippie
Edward Knippie
Margaret Catherine Eyler
Union Bridge
George H. Eyler
Knipple
William
Catherine Fogie
Harry K. Myers
Saugerties
Edward Thomas
Julliete
Eyier
Lloyd Knippie I
Polo
Keysville Lutheran Church
Eyler
Richard H. Miller
Donald McIntosh
Reysville Lutheran Cemetery
D. D. Hartcier and Son
Steel Center of Anshan Taken By Communists
Communist capture of the Manchurian steel center Anshan was conceded by the National commander in Mukden after a weeklong attack. Government dispatches said seaborne troops massing at Yinkow for an offensive against Manchurian Reds once weather moderates. Floods in south central Turkey drowned hundreds of people.
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Shanghai
Anshan
Mukden
Peiping
Yinkow
Weather summary with temperatures and moon data
The report notes no measurable precipitation in the last 24 hours ending at 8 am. Precipitation to date stands at .74 inch, with February normal at 2.90 inches and February 1947 at 1.60 inches. Excess in 1948 precipitation through February 1 is 1.36 inches. Yesterday high was 5 degrees, previous year 31. Low last night 20, year ago 15. Sunset 5.52 pm, sunrise tomorrow 6.55 am, moon rising 3.24 pm tomorrow and moon set time is not provided. Total degrees day count 3779.
Fulbright Act Ready To Go
Washington reports the Fulbright Act aims to fund a vast cultural exchange with 23 countries, 2,000 American and foreign students next year, and up to 4,000 grants annually at 7 million dollars, supported by surplus war veteran funds and overseen by a 10 member board. The program spans 20 years with total outlay around 140 million, amid debates over cultural imperialism and world-wide expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Uecle Sugar
Arkansas
J. W. Fulbright
Rhodes
Oxford University
England
U.S
Fulbright
China
Burma
Philippines
Egypt
Greece
Iran
Italy
Netherlands
Great Britain
Francis Spaulding
New York
International Institute of Education
West 45Th St
N.Y
U. S
U. S. Office of Education
Europe
Congress
Iaie
Local Jail and Almshouse Plans Face State Review
Frederick County Commissioners study jail and Montevue options with State officials. Blueprints for a new jail approved by State authorities, costing about 100000, funded partly by the State. Possible combined almshouse jail depends on law and State support. Montevue may require continued operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Montevue
A. Grant Hooper
Western Shore Central Almshouse
Charles ¥. Bowers
Guy Anders
I 2
U.S
Small Advances in New York Stock Market
New York reports majority of early stock market advances in today’s proceedings. Paris notes 40,009 typhus cases in Romania per United Nations spokesman.
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Small Advances
New York
Paris
United Nations
Romania
Reason For Steel Price Hike Sought
Washington February 21 leaders of the steel industry will be called before a regional economic committee next Thursday to explain a general five five a ton boost in steel prices. Senator Taft said the decision was reached unanimously at a closed session of the Senate House Economic committee which he chairs. Witnesses likely will include U S Steel Attica steel and independents. The inquiry open to the public. Ball urged Attorney General Clark to investigate and cited suspicions of coordinated pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Ohio
Senate House Economic Committee
U. S. Steel
Attic Steel
Ball
R-Minn
Clark
Justice Department
Joint
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Japan
China
United States
House
Tokyo
Lawrence Smith
R-Wis
Rep
Judd
Ger
Claire Chennault
U. S
Public sales draw crowd at Court House auctions
A large crowd gathered at the Court House for public sales of two dwellings, one in this city and another in Jefferson, plus a Buto j mobility item. The Jefferson home on Main Street sold to Harold Ie Buckner for 3375, with outbuildings. A 1941 Chevrolet Club coupe owned by the Thomas estate sold to Luther V. Cook for 1085. The East Sixth Street six room frame dwelling sold to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stockman for 3950, immediate possession. Officials Parsons Newman and Exuert R. Bowlus conducted the auction with Kate C. Thomas and Susie M. Thomas executrices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Jefferson
an _ Buto j mobile
Main Street
George H. Thomas
Harold Ie. Buckner
Parsons Newman
Exuert R. Bowlus
Mr. Thomas
Kate C. Thomas
Susie M. Thomas
Luther V. Cook
Alice A. Glessner
East Sixth Street
Walter Stockman
Neilie Glessner Miller
Executrix
Alton ¥. Bennett
Cold And Snow Add To Europe's Discomfort
Snow fell thickly across Britain and western Europe as a bitter cold wave persisted into mid next week. Temperatures rose slightly in Britain to the upper twenties while Berlin logged six degrees Fahrenheit. Venice gondoliers used lights and foghorns as more heating halls opened for vulnerable residents amid halted outdoor work in wartime Germany. The Paris forecast warned the coldest week of winter would extend past Wednesday. In Dorsey Maryland state troopers investigated a filling station robbery tied to escaped Virginia prison camp prisoners. Stassen entered the Oregon Republican presidential primary by declaration with Gov. Dewey in contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Europe
Berlin
Venice
Germany
Paris Weather Bureau
Dorsey, Md
Waterloo Barracks
Virginia
Stassen
Primare
Salem
Ore
Harold E. Stassen
Oregon
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Deed Recorded For Property Sale On East Church Street
A deed was recorded in the clerk s office documenting the transfer of property at 238 East Church Street from Evelyn M Miller to Lamora Stoner with a consideration around 4500 dollars according to revenue stamps.
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East Church Street
Evelyn M. Miller
Lamora Stoner
Prague Crisis Sparks Communist Demand for New Government
In Prague on February 2, Premier Gottwald addressed thousands in Old Town Square urging a total government reorganization without three non Communist ministers who resigned yesterday. President Eduard Benes remained in the palace, stating no action on dissolving the National Assembly. Masses, including workers from nearby towns, listened as red flags draped the Huss statue and demonstrators shouted against the anti Communist parties. Police watched as a small group protested the Svobodne Slovo paper. the cabinet still holds power from the May 1946 National Assembly.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Klemer Gottwald
Russia
West
Gottwald
Benes
Broad
National Front
Constituent National Assembly
Communist Party
John Huss
Czechoslovak National Socialist
Svobodne Slovo
Plans To Celebrate Frederick County 200th Anniversary
Tentative plans for a public dinner meeting to mark the 200th anniversary of Frederick County are under way. A June 12 dinner at Hood College is possible, with officials planning to honor the county’s history and include representatives from former jurisdictions.
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Frederick County
Charles McC. Mathias
Hood College
Frederick
Frederic Con
Maryland
Prince George
West George
Montgomery
Washington
Allegany
Garrett
Columbus
Rock Creek Park
Rent Controls Debate Hits Long Range Extension
Washington Feb 21 Senate and House leaders reached a 30 day rent control extension agreement. The existing controls expire Feb 29. Taft said a 30 day extension bill will be reviewed next week while a 14 month plan is debated, with committee hearings on the long range measure to come later.
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Washington
Senate
House
Taft
Ohio
Wolcott
R-Nj
House Hanking Committee
Walcott
Cain
R-Wash
Spectacular Fires Destroy Two Downtown Buildings
Two major fires in Burgh today razed the 60 year old Jackson building at Sixth Street and Penn Avenue and an A and P warehouse at Lynn Way and Dallas Avenue. Damage near 600000 with two missing persons. Firemen faced smoke and debris as dawn broke and several were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Westbrook
Sun Drug Co
Gerald W. Levy
A. and P. Wares
Boxer Dies After Fight in Chicago Stadium
Light heavyweight boxer Baroudi, from New York and Akron, died in Columbus Hospital six hours after being knocked out by Ezzard Charles in the 10th round of their Chicago Stadium bout. Physicians ruled brain injury. he had been rushed from the dressing room after firemen failed to revive him. Baroudi had fought 46 times and was knocked out for the first time. Charles, the leading challenger to the 173 pound title, overwhelmed him with a brutal final round display before 11,000 spectators.
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Chicago
Sem - Barsaudi
New York
Akron
Columbus
Ezzard Charles
Chicago Stadium
Charles
Cincinnati
Baroudi
North Adams
Mass
Sam Baroudi
Glennon Smith
Local Maryland Weather Forecast Summary
Central Maryland sunny today with highs in the mid. Tonight becomes cloudy and moderately cold with lows around 25 to 29. Sunday cloudy. Washington Allegany and Gar Rett Counties mostly cloudy with highs near freezing. Tonight lows 15 to 20. Sunday cloudy with snow follow.
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Preas
Maryland
Washington
Allegany
Gar Trett
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Istanbul
Turkey
South Cental
Peter Edson
Washington Correspondent
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F. M. Stevenson Company
East Pratt Street
Brothers, Inc
Sattler and Company Liquor
Athens
Themistokles Sophoulis
Guerriillas
Charles Rice
North Bentz Street
Rentzell
Os F. Bowers
Fas
Myers- Harris
Merman
Ras Taylor
Arthur Potts
Courtney
Cts
Anult
Seventh
Market Streets
the Today
Imar
Dun and Bradstreet
NLA
Telephoto
Pittsburgh
Golden Triangle
A. and P
Martinsburg
W. Va
John C. Cook
Frostburg
Hagerstown
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Sea Church
L. F. McGrier
B. Williamssburg
Ig. O. P
G. Oo. . Club
Francis Scott Key Mostel
Frank F. Erows
Maine
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