Frederick Housing Relief Committee Plans Study
Charles F. Bowers will lead a new Frederick Chamber of Commerce housing committee to coordinate relief during a serious housing shortage. The group will act as a clearing house for information, unify efforts, and speed up an overall plan to meet projected needs amid rapid growth from Lansdale Tube and Camp Detrick expansion. The initial survey sends questionnaires to Lansdale Company, H. K. Ferguson Sons, banks, and firms to assess employee housing needs and potential quick-build units with financing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Chamber
Lansdale Tube Company
Camp Detrick
Congress
George C. Slagle
Chamber of Commerce
Bowers
Edward C. Hartmann
Lansdale Company
H. K. Ferguson Sons
Vy Frederick
Fire at Hilton Hotel Evacuates 100 Guests in Albuquerque
A fourth floor mattress fire at the Hilton Hotel in Albuquerque early today routed about 100 guests, most in night clothes. One person hospitalised for smoke sickness. four floors above were evacuated. Fire controlled in 30 minutes, confined to one room despite heavy smoke.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Hilton Hotel
Airplanes drop 340 tons to UN troops in Korea record
Tokyo January 18 U S planes dropped more than 340 tons of supplies to United Nations troops in Korea setting a one day record for the Far East Air Force combat cargo command. Nearly 1 200 tons of supplies and personnel were airlifted during the day.
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Tokyo
United Nations
Korea
Far East Air Force Combat Cargo Command
Truman Sees Controls As Coming Soon
President Truman announced the government will bring prices and images under control as soon as practicable, with ceilings to be imposed promptly though a firm date remains undecided. He did not confirm talks on Eric Johnston becoming economic advisor, but noted Charles Wilson would discuss any proposal. Wilson urged swift, forthright controls, while ODM officials hinted at a general wage-price freeze soon.
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Washington
Truman
Mobilization
Charles E. Wilson
Eric Johnston
United States Chamber of Commerce
Office of Defense Mobilization
Wilson
New York Times
Motion Picture Association of America
Johnston
ODM
Capitol Hill
Senate
Small Business Committee
O'Conor
Tobey
R-Nh
Leonard Nominated for Lieutenant General While Longtime Frederick Resident
Major General John W. Leonard, former Frederick resident, nominated by President Truman for corps commander as lieutenant general. West Point 1915 graduate, served with First Regiment Maryland National Guard, commanded the 5th Armored Division in World War II context, awarded DSC Croix de Guerre with palm Legion d'Honneur and Purple Heart, and lived in Frederick with family before 1938 assignment in China.
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John W. Leonard
Frederick
Truman
Leonard
U. S. Army
Maryland National Guard
Senate
Alfred M. Gruenther
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Allied Supreme Headquarters
Europe
Sth Armored
Rhine
Remagen
West Point
D. S.C
China
U S To Turn On Pressure On China Over Korea
President Truman said the United States will apply maximum pressure to brand the Chinese Communists as aggressors in Korea. He endorsed Secretary Acheson’s rejection of Peiping’s reply to a UN cease fire proposal and denounced its contempt for world peace.
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Washington
Truman
United States
Korea
Acheson
United Nations
Peiping
Huge Supplies Of Meat In Freezers Amid Rationing Talk
Washington officials estimate up to 1,000,000,000 pounds of meat may be kept in home freezers and lockers, enough for about two weeks of national needs. With 2.25 to 3.0 million home units, rationing could force disclosures of on hand meat, deducting from allowances. many may not reveal full storage.
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Washington
Fcad
Agriculture Department
Department
Follow Clue In Death Of Used Car Dealer Ferndale
John H. Souers of Anne Arundel county reports officers to Baltimore to locate a man wanted for questioning in the slaying of 47 year old Elmer Bright, a Glen Burnie used car dealer beaten to death in a driveway near his garage. Bright was found dead. his sedan was later found abandoned six miles away at Relay, southwest of Baltimore. Souers says it was probably not a planned murder and may stem from a grudge.
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Ferndale
John H. Souers
Anne Arundel County
Baltimore
Glen Burnie Savage
Souers
Elmer Bright
Bright
Westport
Glen Burnie
Relay
Prince Georges County School Head Dies in Bed
Upper Marlboro Jan 18 Prince Georges County schools superintendent Shugart died today from heart disease. He was found dead in his bed by his widow Mrs Marguerite Shugart after attending a Maryland county superintendents meeting in Baltimore yesterday. Shugart headed the Prince Georges schools since 1943, was a Harpers Ferry native and alumnus of West Virginia University and Maryland University.
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Upper Marlboro
G. Gardner Shugart
Prince Georges County
Marguerite Shugart
Shugart
Maryland County
Baltimore
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
West Virginia University
Maryland University
Pittsylvania County
Deed Recorded for 107 West South Street Transfer
A deed was recorded in the clerk's office transferring 107 West South Street from Mr and Mrs Roy Moore to Mr and Mrs Arthur Stull with a consideration around 7500 dollars per revenue stamps.
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West South Street
Roy Moore
Arthur Stull
Maryland Governor Announces Budget Increase Over $159 Million
Governor McKeldin disclosed Maryland's new budget totals more than 159 million dollars, up about 14 million from the current year. About 85 million would be general funds with 74 million from special funds, plus nearly 3.9 million for public schools and 1 million for mental hospitals.
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Annapolis
McKeldin
Maryland
Brelgel
Department of Mental Hygiene
McNeldin
Casualties Rise in Korea War Toll to 49,17
Washington January 14 1947 Defense Department reports U S combat casualties in Korea total 49 17 through January 12. The update shows 6 599 killed 29 951 wounded and 8 677 missing in action. Wounded deaths include 772 who later died. Total deaths 7 393 including deaths from wounds and 22 missing.
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Washington
U.S
Korea
Department of Defense
Department
Truman Seeks Senate Approval of Troop Use
President Truman welcomed a Democratic Senate move to express approval of using American troops under General Eisenhower in Europe. He asserted authority to send troops with or without Congress but desires an affirmative congressional endorsement as the world situation develops.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
Europe
Sweer
Congress
Dwight B. Eisenhoawer
Mr. Truman
Army announces 8.6 million Morgantown modernization plan
The Army outlines an 8.6 million program for Morgantown ordnance works to redesign equipment for using low grade coal via an oxygen process. The plant, a major WWII ammonia producer for explosives and fertilizer, will gain production economy and capacity while extending its operation as high grade coal becomes scarce locally.
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Washington
Army
Morgantown
W. Va
Ordnance Works
Archibald Alexander
Ridge Missing in Korea Brother of Trooper Shot Here Mourned
PFC Kenneth Lee Ridge, about 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Ridge of Hagerstown, is missing in action in Korea. He went overseas last August and has been missing since December 12, with his parents advised.
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Ridge
Laurean M. Ridge
Hagerstown
Korea
Kenneth Lee Ridge
M. G. Ridge
Air Force Calls Up Reserves in Nationwide Shift
The Air Force announced it will immediately call up about 150,000 reservists and National Guard personnel to raise active manpower to 971,000. At least 12 National Guard wings, 21 Air Reserve training wings, and many ground units will enter active service, with details on units and timing kept undisclosed.
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Washington
Air Force
Air Reserve
National Guard
Air Reserve Training Center
Ix al
Tactical Air Command
The
U N Debates U S Push on China Aggression at Meeting
United States moves to impeach Red Chinese aggression at emergency U N Political Committee session in Lake Success. Dean Acheson orders a resolution condemning Peiping as an aggressor and urging the 14 nation group to consider full economic and diplomatic break. initial support grows but reaction remains muted.
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Peiping
U. S
Will Prosecute All Forms Of Gambling In Washington County
Hagerstown Jan 18 State's Attorney John Holladay announced a county wide crackdown on gambling including slot machines bingo and bookmaking all forms will be pursued while the legislature deems gambling illegal Following a raid in Hagerstown authorities seized 34 slot machines from seven clubs another club had a punch board Holladay said eight organizations will be charged with maintaining gambling devices Most clubs were fined 200 and lost their liquor licenses for a week on prior convictions in November 1949
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Hagerstown
John Holladay
Washington County
Holladay
Annual Inspection of Medical Company Held
The Medical Company of the 115th Infantry Maryland National Guard held its annual inspection at the armory last night. Lt. Col. Hemler M. Grotte of the Second Army Headquarters conducted the review and praised the unit’s high rating. New enlistments included William R. Wood, James K. Wright, and Dannie G. Stansbury. Promotions saw Lester W. Boyer advance to sergeant first class, John R. Swomley to corporal, and William F. Pumphrey to private first class. Lt. Col. Robert H. Pilgram commands the company.
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115Th Infantry
Maryland National Guard
Hemler M. Grotte
IGD
Second Army
William R. Wood
Frederick
James K. Wright
Mt. Airy
Dannie G. Stansbury
Monrovia
Lester W. Boyer
John R. Swomley
Pfe
William F. Pumphrey
Gaithersburg
Robert H. Pilgram
Aggression By Red China Splits Free World
Washington reports the Red Chinese push in Korea may split the free world as officials draft a United Nations resolution. Acheson warned that a Chinese counter proposal shows defiance, urging firm U.N. unity to press for peace and continued pressure on Beijing. Nehru signaled possible opposition to labeling China an aggressor, complicating consensus.
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Washington
China
Korea
Free World
Acheson
U. N
Aso
New York
Nehru
India
Paris
Far East
U.N
Acheron
United States
U. S
Peiping
United Nations
European Leaders Rally In Emergency Huddles
European statesmen convene urgent sessions as China rejects UN cease fire in Korea. Britain probes U.N. stance with Jebb and Lip meetings loom. Nehru and Pleven hold talks in Paris. France backs aggressive label with caution, while U.S. moves to brand Red China, amid Western pressure.
England Simultaneous Blood Shortage Requests Hospitals Space
London doctors report a surge in illness causing critical blood and hospital space shortages. A regional blood transfusion service SOS notes 300 northern hospitals short of blood while a group of about 6,000 London doctors warns one in three emergencies is refused admission.
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London
Britain
Colts Withdraw From NFL Citing 1951 Season Plans
The Baltimore Colts announced their withdrawal from the National Football League on January 18, 1951, leaving the pro circuit with 12 clubs for the season. In Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Railways Company asked the State Public Utility Commission for permission to raise street car and bus fares, with new tariffs potentially taking effect February 1951.
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Chicago
Baltimore Colts
National Football League
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Railways Company
State Public Utility Commission
PUC
Fashion Show Shows Negligees To Barrels In Washington
Washington Advertising Club women staged a fashion show featuring exotic sheer negligees over bathing suits. Notable attendees included Presidential Assistant John Steelman and FTC Commissioner Stephen J. Spingarn. Comic Abe Burrows riffed on styles while a barrel fashion finale drew laughs from the crowd, though Chief Tax Collector George Schoeneman did not share the humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Edson
Washington
Washington Advertising Club
John Steelman
Federal
Stephen J. Spingarn
Dorine Lebert
Burrows
Milady
George J. Schoeneman
Chinese Reds Build Up For Attack On Korean Front
On the Korean western front a strong Red Chinese defense force clashed with U N troops in Kumyangjang as Allied patrols report signs of a planned Communist buildup across the peninsula. U S Fifth Air Force bombers spotted six Red troop trains and attacked convoys, with patrols probing from Seoul toward Yongwol and Suwon as tensions rise.
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Tokyo
U. N
Kumyangjang
Associated Press
Dint Becker
Becker
Lune
U.S. Fifth Air Force
Red China
Seoul
Yongwol
Chungju
Korea
Pusan
Suwon
Ichon
Kumvanglang
First Jury Verdict Given in Woodsboro Auto Case
The first jury of the December term returned a verdict for LeRoy C. Barrick of Woodsboro against J. C. Henry and H. K. Hamm trading as Union Bridge Cleaners for 326.86 in damages to Barrick's automobile on Oak Hill road near Woodsboro. Associate Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer had earlier directed a verdict for about 475 in the original suit. Edward D. Storm represented Barrick. James McSherry for Union Bridge Cleaners. A separate verdict, 225 damages and property, was returned in a Woodsboro accident case involving James A. King and Newton E. Love. A minor property case resulted in one cent damages for Mrs. Mazie B. Mentzer against Reed's Garage and Clarence Mentzer. Rip-roaring stock session in New York followed.
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Oak Hill Road
Woodsboro
LeRoy C. Barrick
J. C. Henry
H. K. Hamm
Union Bridge Cleaners
Barrick
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Hidge
Edward D. Storm
James McSherry
Frank A. Castle
William H. Bartgis
Harry S. Ranneberger
Thomas Gardner
Steli D. Kemp
Leonard A. Fogle
Raymond E. Warner
Ernest P. Baer
George €. Gorsuch
Albert M. Powell
George E. Crouse
Ralph W. Stauffar
Schnauffer
James A. King
Air Corps
Newton E. Love
King
West Patrick Street
Love
EH Kieffer DeLauter
Wilbur F. Sheffield, Jr
Mazie B. Mentzer
Reed
Clarence Mentzer
Walter E. Sinn
M. Holmes Fout
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Charles F. Bowers
Lewis B. Hershey
N.G. Wings
Red
Gladwyn Jebb
Jebb
U. N. Assembly
Moscow
Soviet Union
France
Germany
Robert Schuman
Idian
Jawaharlal Nehru
Vincent Auriol
Trygyve Lip
Rene Pleven
Kecap
Chou En- Lai
Chou
Russia
Egypt
England
Colts
Cloud
Abe Burrows
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