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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1948
Page
10
Readable details show a fragment listing names Fhre Mews Hieferich Mid Prider dated January 72 1948. The item lacks clear context or action but preserves several proper nouns and a date for potential archival reference.
Moscow announced Canada will not permit Soviet military attaches to view arms and facilities in Canada. The policy mirrors withheld access for Canadian attache in Moscow until similar privileges are granted, with a group of nine foreign officers slated to tour Camp Shilo, Manitoba, next week. Soviet reps in Ottawa are Lt Col Nikolai Serov and Lt Col Ivan Pavyschoukov.
On January 22 a battle between Jewish and Arab forces raged near a road block in the Jerusalem area, leading to the siege of an Arab village and the main Tel Aviv highway being shut down. Reports say eight Jews and up to twenty Arabs were killed, lifting the death toll in parts to at least 952.
Six alternate routes to relieve downtown congestion were approved by Frederick's mayor and aldermen at a special meeting. A SRC traffic engineers report proposed routes include movements around U S Route 40, Route 15, and Maryland 26, with specific turns along Market Ninth South and Patrick streets to route vehicles toward surrounding highways.
A city commission released routes with many traffic flow suggestions while reserving decision on curb radii parking limits and pocket cuts. SRC to conduct a joint inspection with traffic experts soon. routes to be marked promptly and enforcement to start at once by the Mayor and Board.
Richmond Virginia January 22 delegates began joint budget discussions as House and Senate committees met. Delegate Samuel E Pope of Southampton proposed a general sales tax bill pledging action unless a stronger bill appeared from another legislator Jack Witten of Tazewell already drafted a sales tax measure Pope indicated Wittens timing unclear. The tax debate marked the day’s highlight of a quiet session.
Application to sell the Gas Co of Charles Town by owner Mrs Carl Riddiebarger to Carl Holoman of Washington has been filed with the West Virginia Public Service Commission. A hearing is scheduled for February 6.
In Washington two 45 hour week proposals draw capital attention as a curb on living costs. AFL head Green hints labor could add five hours at time and a half if Congress acts, echoing Truman remarks that one proponent is stuck in 1890. President Truman contrasts plans by General Motors and General Electric chiefs, urging productivity gains and noting GE price cuts.
The discussion covered a voluntary 45 hour work week with two practical recommendations for a joint labor management effort. Congress action was deemed unnecessary. overtime could cover extra hours, while living costs have risen 31 percent since 1947. The item also notes Holstein breeders meeting in Baltimore with awards for top producers and certificates for long production records.
Frederick Lions club held open discussion on projects and a $12,750 infantile paralysis campaign at a luncheon. Co chairmen presented immediate club aims, including a March 5 musical at Frederick High School by blind artists sourced from The Blind Concert Bureau, with Lions International backing ongoing aid actions.
At a luncheon the Frederick Lions announced tickets for the January 29 Ladies Night Party with the ladies committee in charge. The program includes dancing and entertainment with magician Buddy Callan as featured entertainment. President Paul M. Carmack and Secretary Herman C. Gubisch led a memoriam tribute to Dr Joseph H. Apple and Dr Frank V. Swearingen.
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