Delay Seen for Marshall Plan Action in U S House
Washington reports Rep. Eaton predicts the Marshall Plan may be delayed by as much as two months beyond the April 1 deadline. He cautions against rigid timing and says passage by June 1 would be fortunate. The Truman bill seeks 17 billion dollars over four and a quarter years to restore Western Europe. A House committee study favors transferring control to an independent government corporation with an eight member bipartisan board.
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Blood donor tops nation with 55 pints in six years
Baltimore on January 1 19 2 Daniel L Medford a 154 pound merchant seaman gave a pint to the Red Cross. Six years later he near his 55th pint and will donate Tuesday. Mayor D Alesandro to commend him. Red Cross official notes his record among leading donors.
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Unusual Bridge Strategy Beats East in Rubber Match
A bridge hand from Baton Rouge shows how bidding with a diamond can steer the play to defeat a no trump contract. Ritter of Baton Rouge and partner win through a precise club lead and careful finesses, despite West’s spade overcall and North’s presumed ace of clubs. In other news, Frederick colored children receive Christmas gifts from BPO Elks. Sears donate toys and cash. Baltimore appoints Dr Kenneth B. Jones to lead the new mental hygiene division.
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Grand Jury Probes Milk Antitrust in Washington
The Department of Justice opened a grand jury investigation into alleged antitrust violations by milk producers and dairies in Greater Washington. Subpoenas target all area dairies with records due January 13, including Chestnut Farms Chevy Chase Thompson's and Wakefield. Some distributors expect subpoenas. involvement of Maryland Virginia Milk Producers Association likely. Bruce B. Derrick, secretary treasurer of the association, declined comment.
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Rotary Club Meeting At Key Hotel Resumes Next Week
Four members of the Aestien Department Anti-Trust Division to proceed with the probe were filed yesterday with the clerk of the criminal division of District Court. A Rotary Club meeting at the Francis Scott Key Hotel featured group singing and fellowship led by Dick Baumgardner.
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$1,500 Price Tag On Sub Chasers
The U S Maritime Commission fixed a 1500 price on 43 war surplus sub chasers at Curtis Bay Coast Guard depot and offered them for sale amid strong demand expectations. The action was announced in Baltimore on January 1.
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Public drawing set for January 8 on ship sale
Prospective buyers will have a chance to bid on two twin screw wooden vessels built in 1942 and 1943 to Navy specs. The 119 foot long ships with an 18 foot beam draw five and a half feet and weigh about 50 tons. Purchases are to be sold as is. Offers must be received by the Small Vessels Division in Washington by January 5. Also included in the notice is an obituary for a local employee and Mason member who died after a brief illness.
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