Referendum amendments on Mutuels bill draw county interest
Debate centers on adding referendum provisions to the bill with votes planned in several counties. Frederick County Agricultural Society members support the act as enabling and await final action. Other counties consider a county-wide referendum before school consolidation provisions or new county commissioner bills are introduced.
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Ia Resolution
Fife
Edward D. Storm
Potomac E Project Plans Include Major Fort Frederick Line
The Potomac Edi company lists projects through 1950 noting a major new power line from Millville West Virginia to Frederick. The Frail line, scheduled for completion, is expected to cost about 100000. Other items include Blue Ridge Lines at Frederick with 50000 in 1949 and 100000 in 1950, plus upgrades from Damascus to Union Bridge and other line work and equipment.
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Millville
W. V.-Frederick
Blue Ridge
Frederick
Miliry
Damascus
Union Bridge Suv- Rion
Frederick County Products Dinner At Hotel Frederick
The annual dinner for Frederick County Products, Inc. employees was held at Hotel Frederick Thursday evening with upwards of 40 in attendance. D. T. Dutrow served as president and general manager. Frank L. Bentz spoke on the State’s work restoring the depleted game lands. A feature included a demonstration film and numerous door prizes. Directors and officers were elected after the meeting.
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Hotel Frederick
D. T. Dutrov
Rsident
Frank L. Bentz
Department of Gameland Fish
Maryland
Bentz
Bashet Farm
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Warnin
Tohn
Carter
F Smith
R. E. Delaplaine
Wm.elaplaine
Charles McC
Warner L Brittain
Urer
F. Leo Sm
C. EO Heen
T. Delapiame
Jury Hears Suit for 51300 Damages in Street Accident Case
A jury was seated this morning to hear testimony in a $1,000 damage suit filed by Clarence Rehrbaugh of Herbert Exter stemming from a Patrick Street accident over two years ago. The case involves damages claimed for personal injuries and scooter repairs tied to a Porters tour camp incident on December 28.
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Clarence Rehrbaugh
Herbert Exter
Patrick Street
Ek O M. Schnauffer
Psitick Street
Edwin F. Nikirk
H. Kieffer
Ig Attornes
French Stock Exchange Closes Amid Government Measures
The French stock exchange is closed today as the government contemplates a revaluation of stocks. A special cabinet session follows Finance Ministry statements about curbing irregular trading and a forthcoming government loan detail to be released.
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Finance Peciectly
Finance Mi
France
Triplet Boys Born to Johns Hopkins Nurse in Baltimore
Crowds gathered along a line of merchandise early Tuesday as local residents awaited details. Three baby boys, born to a Johns Hopkins nurse, weighed just over five and a half pounds each, marking a notable family event in Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Jacob P. Wo
Johns Hopkins
Freezing Rain Makes Bridges Slippery Near Frederick
Bridges on main routes near Frederick were reported slick as freezing rain and sleet moved through the area. The Washington Weather Bureau warned of icy conditions, with crews dispatched to bridges including Frederick Junction and Ceresville Monocacy bridges.
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Moon
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Monocacy River
S. Polee
Washington Weather Bureau
Marvyisand
Pennivania
Weather Bureau
Staite Roads Commission
Frederick Junction
Ceresville
Jug Bridge
Stevens
Lewistown
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Bitter Cold Grips Northern Plains and Mountain States
The Associated Press reports a fresh mass of cold air across the northern plains and rockies bringing sub zero readings. Dakotas Nebraska Wyoming Colorado Idaho Kansas and Minnesota saw temperatures plunging near or below zero. Forecasters expect another day with limited warming and temperatures staying well below freezing through Saturday.
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Dakotas
Montana
Nebraska
Wyoming
Colorado
Idaho
Kansas
Minnesota
Acheson Takes Oath as Secretary of State in Wartime Era
Secretary Acheson is sworn in in the Oval Office before President Truman and others, with Truman and Vinson present. The brief ceremony follows a broader inaugural day in which Truman outlined a global aid program and a stance against Communism, urging bipartisan unity and teamwork for peace.
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Acheson
U. S
Truman
Congress
West Virginia Roads Battered by Sleet, Icy Surfaces
Snow and sleet cripple roadways across Pendleton County as commuters report slick conditions from town to Franklin. The weather bureau said roads from Princeton to nearby wards are affected, with drivers urged caution and reduced speeds in icy stretches.
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Franklin
Pendleton County
Princeton
Bureau
Truman outlines new program to stop spread of Communism
In Washington on January 21 James Marlow reports President Truman’s call for a bold new program to aid backward nations. He discusses two forms of capital investment and guarantees for investors, and questions how far foreign involvement and interferences would go. He notes risk of Soviet interpretation and cites Greece as past intervention.
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Truman
United States
Mr. Truman
Greece
Trumen
Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties
Deeds recorded in the clerk's office show transfers including Amos T. Ingers on to Renn devironment valued around 10000 with revenue stamps. Halley transfers to Mr and Mrs Austin Vers A Maple Enne Brunswick valued about 83000. Lester E Bolern to Edward R. Menell at 425 West South Street for about 3500.
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Renn
Amos T
Ingerson
Vernon
Anderson
Halley
Austin Vers
Maple Enne
Brunswick
Lester E Bolern
Edward R. Menell
West South Street
Slow Advance in Stock Values Repeats Through Week
Stocks moved at a slow pace again with many leaders ignored and some gains modest. Fractions to over a point appeared in a majority of issues, while several key issues did not move.
Meat on the hoof prices slide as livestock glut grows
Ho hogs and cattle retreat from last year’s records with analysts citing market surplus and slower demand. Prices show steep drops from peak levels, while lard prices fall and storage backlogs add to downward pressure.
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Chicago
Mid-West
Agriculture Department
Mark Pickell
Corn Belt Livestock Feeders Association
Pickell
H. M. Conway
National Livestock Producers Association
Maryland and Delaware Extend Weekend Weather Outlook
A weather forecast for Maryland and Delaware predicts Sunday through Wednesday conditions with rain and snow in Western Maryland and rain elsewhere. Temperatures average three to six degrees above seasonal norms, with precipitation around 1 to 1.74 inches expected across the region.
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Deal Zeeld
Precinitas Iron Wall
Chiang Flies South as Li Tsung Jen Takes Presidency
Chiang Kai-Shek departs Nanking with Li Tsung Jen acting leader during absence while peace talks loom. Reports say Chiang seeks rest with hints of a negotiated settlement under Li, aiming to ease civil war tensions. Friction remains as both Chinese and foreign officials weigh potential moves toward peace.
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Chiang Kai-Shek
Li Tsung- Jen
Jontself
Fenzhua
Chekiang
Chiang
Li Tsung-Jen
Suh
U.S
United States
Chiane
China
Efatus
Ling
Hotel Burns In Massive North Carolina Fire
A major blaze ripped through the Orton Hotel in North Carolina on January 21. The five story brick hotel with 100 rooms housed 140 guests who escaped safely. Total losses are estimated around 1,000,000 with nearby buildings sustaining up to 890,000 in damage. No injuries were reported.
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Orton
Atlantic Seaboard
A. Abrams
Abrams
Peiping Terms Agreed Roughly Soon
Spencer Moosa reports Peiping terms have been agreed and will hand Peiping to Chinese Communists with a surrender plan details not yet disclosed. Moosa cites possible changes and warns the date remains unspecified while the Ping Min Jih Pao notes terms favor the Nationalists and a local peace plan was predicted to take effect within a few days.
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Spencer Moosa
Peiping
Moosa
Ping Min Jih Pao
Mother Smoking In Bed Blamed for Infant Death
Police blame a one month old Linda Ballard’s death on smoke from burning bedclothes as she slept beside her mother Mildred Ballard who dozed off smoking a Cinarette. Detective Nicholas Walcoff reported the incident occurred early today in New York.
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New York
Linda Ballard
Mildred Ballard
Nicholas Walcoff
Truman Keeps Fast Pace After Punishing Inaugural Ordeal
President Truman pressed on through a packed inauguration day. He attended three functions after a late-night ball at the Sparenam Hotel and then joined a 5,200-strong National Gallery reception before a 1:40 am return to Blair House. The day began with a church service and parade, with Truman greeting governors and guests and staying active for over 18 hours.
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Blair House
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Dwight Kewer
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