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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1949
Page
2
The article notes Lane in Frederik IN weighs a two percent sales tax and higher gasoline taxes while stating it is too early to decide on reelection in 1950 under a two term constitutional amendment. He is also seen as Maryland's first citizen amid local political maneuvering.
Maryland Governor William Preston Lane Jr enters the midpoint of his first term amid heavy duties overseeing a 2140000 yearly budget and bond issues. The 56-year-old veteran, a former general and World War I hero, emphasizes hard work and satisfaction in delivering results. His administration has pushed a $200 million road program, a Chesapeake Bay bridge project, higher teacher salaries, and a major school-building drive while resisting nationalized governance.
A home remedy pitch promotes Vicks VapoRub as the relief for a child’s cold. Rub it on at bedtime to comfort the youngster and ease the worst suffering, with the product claimed to work even as the child sleeps.
US American Airways launches a familiarization route with 24 passenger DCF ton-engine airliners over Pittsburgh Connellsville Uniontown Cumberland Marburg Hagerstown Frederick Baltimore and Washington DC. Norman Rintar directs the program as pilots perform landing and takeoff series to test navigational facilities and airport procedures. The airline has logged over 34 million miles of air transport in the Middle Atlantic since 1939 and follows standard procedures to ensure safety for its upcoming passenger service.
James Stuart Douglas aged 80 died at his home in Montreal on January 2. He was the father of Lewis Wayne, the U.S. Ambassador to ? His passing marks the end of a long life.
City police logged seven arrests for disturbing the peace and fighting during the weekend. Additional charges included intoxication four cases, non support one case, and reckless driving one. Several warrants posted for peace disturbances. others eluded bail. Also noted were deaths and other city notices.
Dorothy G Easton of 44 East Street announces the engagement of her daughter Delores Madeline Hann to John A Hann son of Mr. Clayton C Hann of 702 North Market Street. No wedding date set. New Windsor January 3 awards for a holiday doorway contest list first prize $15 to George S Obrcht, second $10 to Wi College Avenue, third $5 to Raymond M Browin.
Paris reports 19 ERP member governments seek 4.347 billion in US aid for 1949–50, $523 million less than the prior year. OEEC outlines hard postwar conditions, uneven recoveries, and reliance on American funds to revive trade despite war effects and shortages.
A 20 page report projects more bread and tobacco, a 5.5 percent rise in coal supply, and electricity gains of 4 million kilowatts, with consumption nudging above prewar levels. Population up 10 percent means per person availability dips. meat and fat supplies fall versus prewar.
The report notes Europe is behind the 1945-49 production target and may require boosting 1948-50 output by about 14 percent to compensate. It asserts textile production is planned to rebound above prewar levels.
The article notes a shift in fabric production with a major emphasis on synthetic materials while wool and cotton were also planned. Cotton fabrication was expected to remain below prewar levels, reflecting wartime and postwar economic adjustments.
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