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Southern Ptg & Mfg CO
North Court
Frederick
Associated Press
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Eemi
House committee rebukes military base spending waste
The committee accuses bases programs of extravagance and poor planning. It cites misleading budget requests and inter service rivalry as fuel for taxpayer waste. It urges tight congressional scrutiny and no new funds unless money is clearly justified.
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House Committee i5
Congress
Battle Of The Budgets As Truman Plans Next Year
President Truman will present a budget for the year starting next July, largely a gesture as Eisenhower nears office to offer his own plan. Congress, as usual, will control the purse strings and may push for economy, likely giving only cursory attention to the outgoing budget of about 873.0 billion dollars. About 5.0 billion dollars remain unspent due to lag in defense, setting the current cost of operating the fiscal year at around 601.0 billion dollars as the new Congress weighs spending limits.
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Truman
Congress
Eisenhower
Dews
Musical Holiday Party Held For Eddy Pupils
A festive musical holiday gathering was organized for Eddy pupils featuring performances by students and notable attendees. Guests included Rett Cox, Virginea Cor, Juan Kelauv, Jammer Vora, Merag eaene Vare Jr, Mrs Earl Loon, and Mr ard M Leacadia Vitarreas Sr. from Chicago, with special honors for local participants and faculty recognition.
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Afernoen
Eady
Bost
Peter
Rett Cox
Virginea Cor
Juan Kelauv
Jammer Vora
Merageaene Vare Jr
Sweep Vare di
Earl Loon
Ard
Leacadia Vitarreas Sr
Gravéson
Chicago
Lit
Four Men Fined in Strike Case at Watershield Plant
Four men were fined $50 and costs after a Watershield entrance strike at Union Manufacturing on May 3 in which assault and battery charges were brought against Bruce Aumen, Vernon Baer, Carl Ridgely, and Austin Fisher. Lee Cline was acquitted. State witness Clifton H Freed testified he was beaten when trying to enter the plant driveway as pickets blocked his car.
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Union Manufacturing Company
Haery
Gagamm Chrcuit
Heifer
Patrick M. Sehnusa
Adsacdera Bent Funlty
Clifton H. Freed
Bruce Aween
Frederic
Jastime
Vernon Baer
Lewistown
Carl Ridgely
Frederick
Austin Fisher
Lee Cline
Enmary
Water Street
Water Reeder
East Patrick Street
Aumen
Freed
Needer
Scabbie
Baer
Aamen
Prim
Fisher
Ridset
Court News Sees Multiple Divorce and License Listings
Court actions include absolute and partial divorce petitions among numerous couples led by Coblentz Strenght Williams and Williams. Marriage licenses issued or recorded include Raymond English and Mildred Hes sang along with multiple other couples across Maryland and neighboring states.
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Equils
Marion E. Coblentz, Jr
Joho Y W. Coblenty
Clarence E. Strenght
Virgie J. Strenght
Marie & Heffner
George W Heffner
Betty Rose Williams
Adaip
TI. Willams
Leonard Bar Desppins
Andrex Duppins
Raymond J. English
Gaithersburg
Mildred M. Hessang
Thurmont
Curtis le Tualor
Frances C. Weaver
Baltimore
Richard A. Wetzel
Hatafie S Finch
Charleston
WoVa
James L. Royce
Baker, la
Margaret J. Hodnett
Two Cars Damaged In Rt. 464 Wreck
Two cars were demolished and a woman injured about 7:30 PM Tuesday on State Route 464 a half mile west of Brunswick. Mrs Etedie Haimmend of Buchess town was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital with contusions to the head face and limbs. Her husband Charles Hammond received minor scratches. Calvin Wenner of Wevertown, driver of one vehicle, escaped injury. he was cited for failing to give the right of way. Trooper Joseph Stakem reported Hammond was charged with speed greater than reasonable and proper.
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Brunswick
Etedie Haimmend
Buchesstown
Frederick Menormal Hospital
Joseph Stakem
Calvin Junior Wenner
Wevertan
Stakem
Wenner
Hammond
Farm Policy Is Debated by Eisenhower Appointed Commission
A 14 member commission named by President elect Eisenhower met in secrecy at the University of Maryland College Park to discuss streamlining the Agriculture Department and its agencies. Ezra Taft Benson and Dean W I Myers said secrecy was not intended, with Benson promising a public statement in the future. The group planned to close Thursday and report reorganizational policy recommendations.
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Washington
Pima Commission
Eisenhower
Agriculture Department
University of Maryland
College Park
Commission
Ezra Taft Benson
Esenhower
Dean W. I. Myers
Cornell University
Rossburg Inn
Benson
Starlings Stir England Echoes Past Frederick Bird Woes
Women’s clubs discuss starlings and Christmas traditions in England and local Frederick history. Reports mention attempts to deter flocks with guns and fake owls, noting ultraviolet tricks, vibrations, and tree cutting as ineffective. A Libertytown Homemakers gathering explored medieval Christmas legends and shared seasonal decorations and greetings.
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England
Frederick
London
Birmingham
Dial System to Start in Frederick Feb 28
Frederick switches to dial telephone service at midnight on February 28, with 93 permanent and about 31 temporary operators reassigned but not reduced. Walter M Lanius outlined expansion, new directory, and emergency numbers at a Kiwanis luncheon in the Francis Scott Key Hotel.
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Frederick
Walter M Lanius
C and P
Lanius
Service Club
Francis Scott Key
Ellis H. Stroup
Maryland
Monument
Skyline
Braddock Heights
Monument Exchange
Carlton Molesworth
Jarboe Grove
Robert Ritchie, Jr
Christmas Party Highlights From Florence Traver Class
Florence Traver class of the Evangelical Lutheran church held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Carmie Simpson's home with scripture reading and prayers led by Mrs. Sarah James. Mrs. Grace Davis gave a reading. business session led by president Mrs. Charles Wiles. Nominating committee chosen for officer elections at next meeting. Mrs. John Rossi, Milan native and guest, read the club’s Christmas message from the war orphan. Prizes awarded, secret sisters drawn, refreshments served. Next meeting set for January 2 at Mrs. Ellis Wachter’s home.
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Florence Traver
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Carmie Simpson
Sarah James
Grace Davis
Charles Wiles
John Rossi
Milan
Italy
Margaret Rice
Guess Cox
R Evler
Carmic Simpson
Saran James
George Davis
Ellis Wachter
Grange clubs hold first 1953 meeting at Adamstown hall
Carroll Manor Grange opened 1953 with 39 members and guests in Adamstown hall led by Master Howard Fr presiding. Installation for 4-H officers set for January 13 at Walkersville fire hall. 4-H program featured leader Mrs Munroe Thomas and Chesie Cissell with Roy Cassell urging parental support for rural youth. Activities included songs, pledges, talks, piano solos, a Nuts quiz and Ping Pong games.
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Carroll Manor Grange
Carroll
Manor Grange
Adamstown
Howard Fr
Walkersville
Munroe Thomas
Chesie Cissell
John Wilbur
Dianne Thomas
Sonny Thom
Norma Jane B
Buddy Happs
Becky Basford
Jo Ann Cassell
Sonny Thomas
Mary Alice Cizsell
Atlee Compher
Glade Valley Grange
Glade Valley Grange Grange
Lawrence Crickenberger
Crickenberger
Howard Quinn
Quinn
Strine
Creagerstown Grange
College Park
Pomona
Carroll Manor
Lewstown
Glade Valley
Pleasant
Emmitsburg
Neya Jamison
Sone
Mommy
Santa Emily
Margie Hoke
Teresa Hoke
Resa Hoke
Barbara Crum
Cathr. Eaves
Cathryn Eaves
Pop
Santa Claus
Paul Buhrman
Haber Best
Kenneth If Cer
Bobby Cline
Eisenhower wins vote as Senate debates filibuster reform
Washington reports Eisenhower and Nixon officially elected after a quiet count. Senate clashes over filibuster rules, with Taft Jenner and Dirksen backing reform while a Democratic-Republican coalition fights to block it. House Armed Services hearing blames human and weather factors for Air Force crashes. Churchill invited to address chambers. size of committee memberships under review.
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Washington
Congres
Dwight D. Fyenhower
Senate
GOP
Taft
Ohio
Jenner
Indiana
Sen
Dirksen
R-Ih
House
Brown
Rzold
Eisenhower
Nixon
House Armed Services Committee
Congress
Air Force
Victor E. Bertrandias
Smathers
D-Fla
Churchill
England
New York
Britain
Senate Republican
Jezser
Two Kidnap Slayers Die On Gallows In Washington
Turman and Utah Winson, brothers, were hanged in Washington for the kidnapping and slaying of 18 year old Joann Dewey. Turman, 26, died first followed a minute later by Utah, 22. They ate a final meal an hour before execution. Convicted in June 1950, the case involved the abduction in Vancouver and Dewey’s nude body found east of Vancouver after rape. A supposed emergency stay order telegram caused officials brief confusion, later denied by Senator Magnuson.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Turman
Utah Winson
Joann Dewey
Utah
Warren C. Magnuson
Joan Cranor
Wilson Brothers
U. S
Washington
Olympia
Magnuson
Plan
Miss Dewey
Vancouver
Wind River
Jet Plane Crash Near Annapolis Injures Two
An Air Force F 94 jet crashed north of Annapolis near Route 178 close to Andrews. The radar operator and a second crew member suffered minor injuries and were taken to Fort Meade for treatment. Authorities from the State Police and Air Force reported the incident, with details about the crew and aircraft confirming a radar operator aboard.
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Annapolis
Jan
Penn Air Force
al Ales
Warhoo
John Deringer
Pis
Williams
Noth
Andrews Air Force Base
Washington
Fort Meade
Srerasnd Forest
Air Forse Sdos
Emaan SA
Truman Letter To Grunewald Spurs Senate Probe
Washington report details Senator McCarthy releasing a copy of a Truman letter to Henry Grunewald, labeled as a mystery figure, praising Grunewald’s 1948 campaign support while alleging a large cash contribution from Grunewald to Senator Monroney. Jerome Jess Larson of GSA identified as receiving funds but deniedSoliciting. The article notes ongoing clashes between McCarthy and Monroney, budgetary and law-enforcement inquiries, and Grunewald’s indictment context.
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Washington
Sen. McCarthy
Wis
Truman
Henry W. Gruenewald
Grunewald
McCarthy
Senate
Sen. Monroney
Jess Larson
General Services Administration
Monroney
Rules Subcommittee
William Benton
D-Conn
Bentont
Justice Department
Sen. Hennings
D-Mo
Internal Revenue Bureau
Appleton
Riggs National Bank
Congress
The
House
Sen
Jenner
R Ind
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
Sergeant Survives Plane Crash Near Raleigh
RALEIGH Jan 4 An Air Force transport plane crashed near Durham Raleigh Airport during an emergency landing in rain and fog. Three officers were killed while T Sgt Edward Matus survived, arriving at the airport at 1 am to report the crash. He had multiple cuts but was listed in fair condition at Duke Hospital.
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Raleigh
Air Force
Durham-Raleigh
Edward Natus
Matus
Donaldson Air Force Base
Greenville
S.C
Stewart Air Force Base
Newburgh
N.Y
Stewart
Duke Hospital
Durham
Unidentified aerial object sighted near Dallas in dawn search
Early today a brilliant colored object with swept back wings lingered north east of Dallas for hours before vanishing observers from Perrin Air Force Base Civil Aeronautics Administration at Dallas Love Field Weather Bureau and police reported an elongated craft with red green and bluish white hues. Fire crews battled a water works fire damaging the municipal utility offices and machinery. the blaze started by defective wiring.
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Dallas
Perrin Air Force Base
Sherman
Civil Aeronauccs Administration Control
Dallas Love Field
Weather Bureau
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