Fire Devastates Sabillasville Garage and Nearby Buildings
A large fire in Sabillasville destroyed the Moorehead axe shop in the town center and damaged the Eby store warehouse and two double garages, with total losses near 20000 dollars. Firefighters from Blue Ridge Summit Thurmont Camp Ritchie and others battled the blaze from about 3 am, using water from wells and a creek to contain the flames, which threatened adjacent structures but caused no reported injuries. Two engines from Thurmont and arriving units battled the fire for hours, aided by booster streams and distant pumps, with authorities noting calm winds limited spread. A local resident named Hauver alerted authorities after spotting the fire.
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Milton Lantz
Blue Ridge Summit
Thurmont
Olunteer Fire Company
Friend's Creek
Blue Ridge
Ritchie
Fountaindale
Emurnitsurg
Aman
Hauver
Ugh Sabinasville
Blizzard Hits Garrett County As Snow Falls
A winter storm swept through Garrett County, Cumberland area, with three to four inches of snow and high winds. State Roads crews operated eleven snow plows and seventeen trucks to clear slick highways from Cumberland east toward the mountains, urging nonessential travel. Overnight low was 26, noon temp 24, with crews pushing to keep main routes open.
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Cumberland
Lizzard
Garrett County
State Roads Commission
Garrett
She Mountains
Befsa
Hanket
Non
Auesany
Washington
New York Snowstorm Strands Lights Across City
Snow and fog blanketed New York mid morning as a snowstorm swirled through Manhattan causing dimmed lights in some sections while others stayed clear. Weather officials cited the condition as a snow fog mix impacting visibility and traffic. An unrelated accident near Liberty left one person dead and another injured after a collision between a car and a pickup Wednesday morning. A separate note reports a potential alliance proposal in Britain with France and neighbors. President Truman expressed confidence in his upcoming Democratic nomination announcement before the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manhattan
Weather Bureau
Rother
Concrete mixer accident at Hagerstown injures worker inside
George Eshelman a black factory employee was inside a Marin concrete block factory mixer on the Middleburg pike when the machine was accidentally turned on. He crawled out but collapsed and was taken to Washington County Hospital with chest injuries after the rocker arm pressed his chest and the power was shut off.
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Hagerstown
George Eshelman
Washington County Hospital
Eshelman
Marin
Middleburg Pike
Frederick area to host 115th Medical Detachment appointment
The commander of the 115th Medical Detachment of the Maryland National Guard in Frederick announced the new detachment leadership. Dr. B. O. Thomas Jr. becomes regimental surgeon with lieutenant colonel rank, based at the State Armory. James E. Stoner Jr. of Walkersville becomes battalion surgeon at captain rank. Also named are Lt. N. Donovan Reifsnider and several technical sergeants and corporals. The unit is recruiting as vacancies remain, with a nine o clock meeting tonight to organize. Colonel Louis G. Smith cites Frederick as ideal for its enthusiastic citizen support and Armory facilities for both Company A and the Medical Detachment.
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115Th Infantry
Maryland National Guard
Frederick
B. O. Thomas
Thomas
State
U. S. Navy Reserve
James E. Stoner
Walkersville
Stoner
Port of New York
N. Donovan Reifsnider
Rosemont Avenue
Reifsnider
Camp Barkeley
Tex
Camp Crowder
Camp Detrick
Philip M. Hickman
Hickman
Siar
Stanley H. Wertz
Philip C. Harvey
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Lederle Laboratories
Arthur Potts
S/Sgn
James Stone
Charlies B. Brooker
Kenneth Harris
Joseph F. Hoffman
Leroy
Crabbs
Glenn H. Summers
Harry L. Rowe
Dr. Thomas
State Armory
Louis G. Smith
Oficer
135Th Infantry
National Guard
Navy to Alter Midway Carrier in Mediterranean
The 43 000 ton carrier Midway will exit the Mediterranean for extensive alterations and be replaced by another carrier. Speculation named Franklin D Roosevelt or Coral Sea as possible substitutes, both to be ready for assignment when Midway withdraws in March. Vice Admiral Mills confirmed the ship's return. President Truman said no extra Marines would be sent to the Mediterranean, with 1000 Marines already there providing full ship complements.
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Midway
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Navy
Adm
Earle W. Mills
Bureau of Ships
Truman
Mediterranean
Redskins Sign Weldon Edwards From Texas Christian
Washington announces the signing of Weldon Edwards a 23 year old 225 pound tackle from Texas Christian University, adding another experienced lineman to the roster.
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Edwards Washington
Washington Redskins
Weldon
Edwards
Texas Christian University
Women Hats Debut Pancake Shape in Paris Fashion
Paris reports the first spring hat collection by Gilbert Orcel features pancake and mushroom shapes by designers Soy. The new millinery pairs with longer dresses and a swept up hairstyle with bangs, introducing a refreshed hair fashion to complement the season’s look.
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Paris
Soviets consider grain shipments to eastern Germany
In Dresden the Soviet military governor for Saxony said a grain import plan to the Russian-occupied zone of Germany is under review. He noted any grain would be paid for, not a gift, as part of a broader Moscow economy scheme and joint efforts with Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Yugoslavia.
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Dresden
Saxony
Soviet Union
Germany
Europe
Timoffei Dudarov
Berlin
Moscow
Soviet
Russia
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
Maj
Ivan, Schinkevich
Thuringia
Aid to Needy Buhrman Family From Thurmont Area
From Thurmont Blue Ridge Summit Smithsburg Waynesboro and nearby sections rally to help Archie Buhrman family of Foxville after Sunday house fire that killed two children. Parents burn injured, in bandages, as fund drives collect at nearby farmhouse and gifts of bedding clothing furniture and food pour in.
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Thurmont
Blue Iringe Summit
Smithsburg
Waynesboro
Archie Buhrman
Foxville
Buhrmans
Fhurmont
Hood College appoints Mrs. de Betances as Spanish head
Hood College President Henry Stahr announces the appointment of Mrs. America F. de Betances as instructor and head of the Spanish residence house beginning with the second semester. Miss Mary Eleanor Grummel resigned to pursue graduate study. De Betances brings over a decade of teaching and previously led a private school in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, during 1945 and 1936.
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Santo Do Sings
Goods Recovered Arrest in Grocery Larceny Case
Calvin Speaks, colored, of East Street, jailed Wednesday night on a larceny warrant for groceries. Arrest by Lieut. Frank Dorsey and Officer Carl Rentzell followed a report of theft of shortening and wearing apparel. Shortening recovered. gloves reportedly taken. Merchandise value estimated at $4.
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Calvin Speaks
East Street
Frank Dorsey
Carl Rentzell
Melvin J. Palmer
East Church
Carter Streets
Two Inch Snow Foreshadows New Cold Wave Arrival
A two inch snow forecast for tomorrow, with the coldest temperature of the season possibly by Friday night, accompanies reports of current squalls. Temperatures dipped to 27 this morning with highs near 36, while a heavy squall reduced visibility on routes into Frederick. Federal forecasters warned a broad cold wave from Hudson Bay will linger through Saturday across the Midwest and eastern half of the nation, with subzero lows in the Dakotas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin and snow totaling eight inches in northern New England.
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Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Front Royal
Hancock
Weather Bureau
Frederick
Culler Lake
Emmitsburg
Associated Press
Hudson Bay
Midwest
Dakotas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Theover Missouri
Ohio
Nebraska
South Dakota
H. L. Jacobson
Chicago
Florida
New England
Truman Distances Himself From Hoover Aid Plan
President Truman said he does not agree with Herbert Hoover’s plan to limit recovery commitments to 15 months and cut funding below 6.8 billion dollars. He declined further comment, praising Bernard Baruch’s recommendations linked to his economic program and noting GM’s Charles Wilson proposed a longer work week. Senate and House committees continue hearings on the European aid program amid Hoover’s suggested six point modification.
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Washington
Truman
Herbert Hoover
Continent
Hoover
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Bernard M. Baruch
Baruch
New York
Senate Committee
United States
Charles E. Wilson
General Motors Corporation
Wilson
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Mr. Hoover
Senate
Strange Disease Strikes Muskrats on Maryland Shore
A mysterious illness is killing muskrats on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Officials say many dead muskrats appear outwardly healthy, dying soon after infection. Efforts by State Game and Inland Fish Commission and Blackwater refuge biologist aim to identify the cause as the annual muskrat yield drops about 50 percent in Dorchester County.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Ernest A. Vaughn
State Game and Inland Fish Commission
Herbert L. Dozier
Blackwater Refuge
Vaughn
Dorchester
Hardy Wins Jaycee Distinguished Service Award
William E. Hardy, local radio general manager and Frederick Junior Chamber of Commerce president, was named the first Distinguished Service Award recipient at a Jaycees meeting in the Francis Scott Key Hotel ballroom with 44 attendees. The selection cited his leadership in the Christmas Seal drive, Community Chest, Frederick Memorial Hospital Fund, United Jewish Appeal, Red Cross, and March of Dimes campaigns, plus his roles in Hallowe en observances and various civic efforts.
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William E. Hardy
Frederick
Frederick Memorial Hospital Fund
United Jewish Appeal
Red Cross Drive
Hallowe'en
Church World Service
Hardy
Rotary Club
Mem
Committee Chairmen to Meet Here Friday
Frederick leaders call a meeting of district federation committee chairmen and officials for 10 AM Friday January 23 in Frederick to plan the April Cumberland district meeting with luncheon at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Attendees include Mrs Bright Cumberland Woman Civic Club president and other clubwomen.
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Calvin E
Carroll Martin
Hampstead
Schildknecht
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Frederick
Busses Lost In Garage Fire In Chester Pa
A January fire at the Southern Pennsylvania Bus Co. garage in Center City Chester destroyed 36 busses and damaged offices. Explosions from gas tanks forced thousands to evacuate as 200 firefighters battled the flames for an hour, with police placing a 10 block exclusion zone.
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Chester
Southern Pennsylvania Bus Co
Southern Pennsylvania Bus Company
Fie
Court Park Meters Go Up In City Parking Plan
Installation of one hour parking meters began this afternoon on the south side of Court House Park. They were expected to be in operation soon. Uncertainty remained about placing meters on the north side where standards are erected. County Commissioners protested and the city halted work pending more talks. No further meeting has occurred.
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Court House Park
Frederick to Hold Hearing on Parking Lot Opening
A petition to set up regular parking facilities for Frederick is slated before the Board of Zoning Appeals on Monday Feb 9 at 7 pm on the third floor of City Hall. James H. Cramer for William Burke proposes lots on East All Saints street north side, previously a graveyard site, with some cars already using the area. The plan requires ZBA approval under local zoning rules and may benefit from nearby park closures three blocks away. Another hearing the same night concerns an appeal by Harry to build a station at Linden Avenue and Route.
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Frederick
Board of Zoning Appeals
Ty ‘Hall
James H. Cramer
William Burke
All Saints ‘Street
Ail Saints Street
Saints Street
Harry
Linden Avenue
Large Space Needed For Photostat Machine
The office of Clerk of the Circuit Court Ellis C Wachter considers a photostatic machine needing about 18 feet by eight feet. It would photostat 550 to 600 sheets daily. Court House space is already tight and no decision has been made. The Frederick County Bar Association urged installation and action is expected soon.
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Court House
Ellis C . Wachter
Ais
Frederick County Bar Association
No Progress In Housing
The piece reports that postwar housing shortages remain severe with 1.2 million families doubled up in 1945 and about 3 million in need by 1946. demographic growth keeps demand high while construction lags. It notes limited 1946 437k and 1947 860k new permanent homes, compares to 1925 level, and critiques veterans programs, material shortages, and rising costs including nails. It highlights manpower and materials battles, prefab failures, and rent control trends affecting housing access.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
America
Census Bureau
New York
Ralph A. Gambile
Joint Committee On Housing
Veterans’ Emergency
Duke of Atbe announces grandchild on way
London, Jan 22 The Duke of Atbe, a Spanish grandee, said today he will become a grandfather. His daughter, the Duchess of Montoro, and her husband, married last October, are due here tomorrow from a hotel room in the United States.
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London
Duchess of Montoro
United States
Herman Loses Out Pittsburgh
Jan 22 a blue Persian cat named Herman died before his mistress Mrs Eton Smith The widow willed the cat 35000 and 5000 to Mt Washington Presbyterian Church The church will receive the whole 10000 Mrs Smith died last week and left the church the money in her will
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Pittsburgh
Herman
Eton Smith
Mt. Washington
Bevin Says Red Course Means War
London reports Foreign Secretary Bevin declared Soviet Russia is ruthlessly driving to dominate Europe and warned any one power pursuing that policy will provoke another war. He linked the Marshall Plan to rising communist influence and cited Poland Bulgaria Hungary Romania as examples of expanding Soviet control. He urged strong action in response to eastern Europe and Greece amid signs of Anglo French Benelux alliance discussions.
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London
Bevin
Russia
Europe
Yalta
House of Commons
Soviet Union
Poland
Bulgaria
Hungary
Romania
Britain
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Four Alarm Fire Destroys Baltimore Laundry and Taverns
Four-alarm fire in Baltimore damaged all three floors of the Up-to-Date Laundry at 2204 Frederick Avenue and damaged a neighboring tavern. Wreckage totaled about 190000 dollars to build and equipment. Firemen saved the paint factory and lunchroom nearby. Mr and Mrs Willard Lane were driven into the street as flames spread to the rear of their tavern. Fire under control by 1:30 p.m.
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Baltimore
Frederick Avenue
William S. Stair
John J. Eli
Stair
Willard Lane
Fames
Howard Travers
Damage Suit Filed Over $50,000 in Woodsboro Case
A $50,000 damages suit was filed in Circuit Court against Woodsboro lumber dealer Max Wagenberg by Mose Whitney, a Woodsboro resident living out of state. The complaint alleges assault and mistreatment on July 24, plus other wrongs. A prior magistrate case for assault and battery was dismissed after Wagenberg was fined. a trial in Circuit Court in October ended without a verdict. Milk strike was averted in Cumberland as union members agreed to remain at work during ongoing talks with five dairies.
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Max Wagenberg
Woodsboro
Mose Whitney
Staite
Whitner
W Jerome Offutt
John R Fitzpatrick
Wagenberg
Whitney
Cumberland
Cumberland Dairies
Cumberland Fair Association to Elect Officers at Dinner Meeting
The newly reelected Cumberland Fair Association board of directors will choose officers at a dinner meeting here on January. The gathering involves local leaders and the organization’s leadership transition.
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Cumberland
The
Cumberland Fair Association
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Ear Blizzard
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Earl L. Hayter
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Liberty
Theis
Luxemourg
Roman
Presient Truman
B. O. Thomas, Jr
J. E. Stoner
Reds
General Motors
Albert Sezalo
South Market Street
Harry Kessler
Stella Kessler
Segaloff
Charles McC. Mathias
B. B. Rosenstock
Exter
New Orleans
Hari K. Long
Huey P. Long
Sam H. Jones
Long
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Army Transport Corpora
Eric G. Gibson
Maryland Junior Chamber of Commerce
Court Park
Photostat
Niewspa
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