New Year Babies Born at Frederick Hospitals
A Frederick Memorial Hospital newborn list notes four babies born January 1 1949 including Master Kefauver son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Kefauver born 5 26 am at 38 East ird street Middletown. Two additional newborns at Emergency Hospital reported later in the day with several prematures treated in incubators. The staff reported positive progress across the seven recent premature births with a one pound 14 ounce infant the smallest.
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Frederick Stemorial Hospital
Joseph Kefauver
Eastird Street
Fredeerick County
Frederick Memorial
Kefauver
Charlies May Shafer
Middletown
Baby Baugher
Harvey S. Baugher
East Third Street
Tiny infants amid harsh care at illegal confinement
A report describes the detention of underweight infants subjected to extreme restraint and methodical routines. Authorities note premature births, precise temperature checks for hotboxes, three hour feeds with eyedroppers, and daily baths. Garments are minimal and the practice appears costly and dangerous.
Bond Not Yet Posted On Cheasapeake Bay Bridge Bid
Fragmentary report notes that bond posting by the low bidder for the eastern approaches to the Chesapeake Bay bridge project has not occurred. Mentions grading, ration, plaza, and a figure around $324,954 related to the eastern span work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job
Dutch Occupation Expands in Sumatra and Java
Dutch forces have occupied all key areas of the Indonesian Republic in Sumatra and most Java thus far. Reports say Netherland troops push toward Benkoelen as the Security Council awaits a hand report from the United Nations committee and the Good Offices group seeks clarification on their expected role.
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Batavia
Java
Sumatra
Netherlands
Benkoelen
Padang
Sumaire
Noris
Tanxen
Oces
Com
Security Council
United Nations
Ation Consular Commission
Rampaging Flood Waters Subside After Destruction
Flood waters in northeastern states continued to subside but left thousands homeless without power. Snow cooled danger yet worsened suffering as hundreds of square miles remained underwater. Roads and rail service were disrupted. some lines resumed gradually. Elmira business change noted. local events referenced but details unclear.
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Associated Press
Sros
New Road
New
Eger Wass
Fire Damages Home In City
A general alarm sounded just before midnight New Year’s Day for a blaze in a home. Firemen from multiple districts battled the flames to save the structure and its occupants. Damages were reported substantial, with repairs and clean up underway at the residence on Lee Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ao Cour
Lee-place
Grounded Queen Mary Floated At Cherbourg
Four tugs refloated the Cunard liner Queen Mary after she ran aground on a sand bar at Cherbourg trapping 1740 passengers for 12 hours. She inched back to Southampton for inspection and likely cannot sail to New York until Monday after securing an insurance clearance.
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Cherbourg
France
Cunard
Southamland
Exa
New York
Labor seeks pensions and protection in wage talks
A fragmented report notes labor pushing for 649 pensions and broader protections. It mentions calls for job security, organized bargaining, and increased employment compensation as part of the labor agenda, with references to figures like John L. Spears and Simone in the context of collective bargaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spears
John L
John He
Securi
Simone
Foxville Church to Hold Communion Services Sunday
Thaw Foxville reports Communion services at the Lutheran church on Sunday January 2 at 1 6 30 a m with Sunday school at 9 30. Recent visitors include the Jank Enyart family of Washington and others from Wellsville Sabillasville and College Park. Local movement notes mention Clyde Kindle relocating and a new electric line built by the Potomac Edison Company to serve nearby properties. Australia aiding Canada in meeting a butter shortage with 34000 cases referenced.
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Foxville
Lutheran Church
Grover Buhrman
Jank Enyart
Washington
Margaret Hessong
Diana
James
Howard Ruhrman
Charles
David
Wellsville
George Spates
Andy Abrat
Grace Pottinberger
College Park
W. P. Buhrman
Victor W. Buhrman
Billy
Andrea
Wolfsville
Sheridan Gladhill
Ester Bittner
Sabillasville
Clyde Kindle
Tracy de Jauter
Kindle
Eugene Kuhn
Potomare Edison Company
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Elmira Busine
William Li
Ens
Elmira
Australia
Canada
Harold Brandenburg
Ritchie Associates Cor Smon Carroll Theater Bldg
East Church
Frederick
Westminster
AEW Spa
U. S. Army
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