Truman and Churchill In Conference at White House
President Truman and Winston Churchill met in a cordial, off the record White House session lasting about an hour. They discussed world issues including atomic energy, Korea, and future U.S.-Britain cooperation, with other leaders invited for a social meeting. Churchill later flew to the West Indies with Mrs. Churchill while Truman planned a routine schedule.
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Washington
Dan
C'rehill
White House
Prane Min
Truman
Tressury Snyder
Churchill
Re House
New York
Milit Ort
Ache- Security
Roger Maksh
Acheson
Averell Haram
Tomor
Airthu Ambassa
South Asia
New India
Pak
Devion
Truman Defends Six Seven Year Fiscal Policies
President Truman defended his seven year spending and borrowing program as a good record, noting wartime debt rose from 234 to 279 billion and now stands near 267 billion. He attributed limited debt reduction to the 1948 tax cuts enacted over his veto and urged larger surpluses and faster debt reduction.
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Washington
Truman
Maryland Farm Bureau Meet Opens In Baltimore
Maryland Farm Bureau delegates convened in Baltimore for the 37th annual meeting. Affiliated groups including the Maryland Nurserymen’s Association elected officers, honored long-serving members, and heard from national Farm Bureau leaders. Major sessions continue through Saturday with about 3,500 expected to attend the parent organization’s meetings. Col James R. Hamilton was named new chief of the Maryland Military District.
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Baltimore
Marylland Farm Bureau
Maryland Farm Bureau, Inc
Maryland Nurserymen’s Association
Robert Johnston
Easton
Carl Orndorff
Chevy Chase
Ed Stock
Calvin D. Johnson
Prince Georges County
Illinois
Maryland State Council of
Maryland
Carl Feucht
Elkton
Zadie Brehm
Carroll County
Charmaine Dierker
Chestertown
Maryland Tobacco Growers Association
Frank Small, Jr
Red.y. Small
Hamilton
James R. Hamilton
Maryland Military District
Arthur L. Shreve
Willow Fill Ub
Jamilton
264Th
Cuts Promised Roads Cleared in New Budget
In Washington President Truman outlined a 1954 budget with higher military and foreign aid spending, sparking GOP criticism while Democratic Congress members warned of deficits. The plan envisions $489.15 per person in 1934 dollars with most funds for national security and past wars. Major highways in Frederick County were ice free after a thaw, with rain, melting ice, and updates from the County Roads Board and State Roads Commission on drainage and snow clearance.
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Washington
Jan
Truman
Congress
Associated Press
Eisenhower
Census Bureau
United States
Nic
Air Force
Arm
Wavy
Army
Navy
Frederick County
Potomac Edison Company
County Roads Board
State Roads Commission
Mrs Wilson Mercer Elected Civiettes President
At the Civiettes regular dinner at the Francis Scott Key Hotel Mrs Wilson Mercer was elected president. Officers include 1st vice president Mrs William Moore 2nd vice president Mrs LeRoy Blumenauer secretary Mrs Louis correspond ing secretary treasurer Mrs Warren P E Smith and parliamentarian Mrs Reber Kline Regular business covered a musical program by Airs Hubert Russell James Geopano and others.
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Civinette Club
Francis Scott Key
Cefor
Wilson Mercer
William Moore
LeRoy Blumenauer
Louis Rresponding
Warren P. E. Smith
Charles Hartman
Reber
Kline Precce
Hubert Russell James Gepaano
Reachwilles
New York Tenant Action At Steg Estate
A fragment reports a New York tenant action at a Steg estate on a date in April. The brief mentions 7 additional items and an associated notice period.
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Nes
Congress backs atomic option in Korea war debate
Two Joint Congressional Atomic Energy Committee leaders urged President elect Eisenhower to use atomic bombs to win the Korean War, stressing the fight to win the war, not just a battle. Senators Johnson and Hickenlooper voiced strong support, while Knowland remained noncommittal.
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Joint
Congressional Atomic Energy Committee
Eisenhower
Sen. Hickenlooper
Iowa
Edwin C. Johnson
Colorado
Johnson
Knowland
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California
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
Atomic Committee
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Korea
Congress
Miltary
Rep. Cole
R-Ny
House
Joint Congressional Energy Committee
U. S
United States
Russia
Cole
Short R-Mo
Armed Services Committee
Short
Armed Services
Four New Judgeships Recommended By Group
A Baltimore government commission proposes four new judgeships for the Baltimore and Washington areas and a reorganization of Baltimore City Trade Court. The plan calls for consolidating courts under a unified state system with three new judges, each serving specialized dockets, aiming to modernize the judicial structure and reduce backlog.
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McKeldin
Washington
Baltimore City
Edward I
Patiagime Tha
Theratie Court
Battmere
Admits Cracking Western Union Safes
Police say Glenn Shelton Orren Jr has admitted cracking Western Union Telegraph Co safes in 34 states since 1950. He stole about $150000 in cash and travelers checks, and targeted Western Union offices because they had easy old model safes. Orren, born in Beckley West Virginia, now from Chicago, recalls cracking in Lynchburg Bristol Norton Virginia Hagerstown Maryland and Pineville Kentucky.
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O. Jan
Russell Poole
Western Union Telegraph Co
Poole
Glenn Shelton Orren Jr
Western Union
Orren
Beckley
W. Va
Chicago
Lynchburg
Bristol
Norton
Hagerstown
Pineeville
Aggressive Power Emphasized At Lions Club Talk
Capt William J Harrington at Camp Detrick told Lions Club listeners the world faces a tide of aggression from strong militaries and popular appeals. He urged united free peoples to defend liberty with action, faith in America, and plans to meet hunger fear and fraud with food trust and justice. Numerous officials and guests from Maryland West Virginia and New York attended.
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Camp Detrick
The
Lions Club
Francis Scott Key Hotel
America
U. S
Noel H. Gross
John Morgan
Vng Lion
Alfred N
Lutherville
Edward J. Chapman
Hagerstown
Isadore Frank
Bert Mahmatet
New York
James O. Lanham, Jr
Washington
J. Goodloe
Jackson
Cumberland
William A. Renn
Leopold
W. Va
Charles A. Baum
Augusta
Alton C. Whitmore
Frederick
Students Rebel Over Rise In Fees In Karachi Rioting
In Karachi on January 8 students protested tuition hikes triggering clashes that left eight dead and about 100 injured. Police used tear gas and clubs then blank cartridges. 41 officers were hurt and 58 civilians hospitalized. A curfew and restrictions on gatherings followed as authorities tried to restore order.
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Karachi
Pakistan
Saddar
Mushtaq Hamad Gurmani
Pehece
Trey
Demoniac Ec
Educaton Faralur Rehmane
Sla
Heart Clinic Planned Here
Three officials of the Heart Association of Maryland met with Dr. Forbes Burgess to plan a heart clinic at the Frederick Health Department in Winchester Hall. A Baltimore specialist would conduct on a consultation basis, with funds from the past heart drives aiding equipment purchases and future operations for county residents.
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Forbes Burgess
Health Department
Heart
County Medical Society
Winchester Hall
Baltimore
Burgess
Helen Taussig
State Heart Association
The
Heart Association
Heart Campaign
State Association
Frederick County
Burg
William Leve
Maryland Heart Association
Clyde E. Arbogast
Association
Edward
Many Get Social Security Status Next Few Months
Between now and March 15 most Frederick and Frederick County residents will insure themselves under the Federal social security program as they file their 1952 income tax return. Self employed persons report net income on Schedule C for old age and survivors insurance, with notes on business size and profits.
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Hagerstown
Frederick
Frederick County
W. S. King
King
Skies Clearing Across Much of Nation Friday
Skies began to clear in parts of the Midwest and South on Friday as rain or snow and freezing rain plagued several regions. A wet belt stretched from the Mississippi eastward to the Atlantic with freezing rain, sleet, and snow in many areas. Northeastern states saw rain, while the Southeast reported wintry mix and snow. Two people died and homes were damaged in Alabama, Arkansas, and the Carolinas.
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Atlantic
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Nor
Ohio
Usia
Alabama
Carolina
Geisler Jury Again Is Unable To Agree
A Circuit Court jury could not reach a verdict on James Geisler of Urbana after a drunken driving conviction, failing to agree for the second time. The panel initially found him guilty, was polled with two jurors opposing, then couldn't reach a decision after further deliberation before Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer.
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Urbana
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Tighter Security Law Urged by Lovett Before Congress
Outgoing Secretary of Defense Robert A. Lovett urged tighter security legislation to guard against traitors spies and blabber-mouths. He spoke during a two hour closed session with the House Armed Services Committee saying the world situation remains tense and Korea in stalemate. He proposed universal military training and warned of cutbacks as military production peaks. Churchill attended for informal talks with President Truman.
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Defense
Robert A. Lovett
Korea
Lovett
China
Winston Churchill
Lovei
Churchill
Truman
Short
Formosa
Shor
Funds Asked In Budget For Parkway Completion
Washington reports a budget request seeking funds to finish roadway projects including a parkway. The document notes allocations approved for the period and mentions shortfalls, with emphasis on the completion timeline and related agency details.
Western Maryland Ice Storm Halts Power, Lines Tie Up Roads
Garrett County towns Accident Friendsville and Kitzmiller were isolated as ice two to two and a half inches thick felled poles and broke cross bars. Frostburg lost power for four hours while US 40 and US 219 iced over from Cumberland to the Pennsylvania line. Crews from Baltimore rushed to restore service as temperatures stayed below freezing and road crews found ice up to two inches on highways west of Frostburg.
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Allegany County
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Kitzmiller
Frostburg
Big Savage Mountain
S. 40
State Roads Commission
Hagerstown
Baruch Offers Help to Eisenhower as Advisor or Aide
Baruch at 83 offered his wisdom to President-elect Eisenhower in New York, saying he would help anytime if asked. He discussed economic and military security before heading to a quail hunt in South Carolina, noting he remains available to the new administration and has long advised presidents since Wilson.
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Bernard Baruch
Eisenhower
Commodore
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Eisen- Hower
Baruch
Churchill
Truman
Henry Luce
Time Magazine
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Harding
Inauguration Tickets Scarce Ahead of Ceremony
Report notes limited availability as inauguration tickets attract attention from officials and public. Citizens seek entry while some seats at the capricious ceremony remain unclaimed, with organizers warning of scarce seating and high demand. FBI pursuit details and arrests are referenced in nearby coverage, underscoring heightened security.
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Washington
Jen
D. Eisenpaih
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