Frederick Man McCain to Become State Roads Chairman
Russell H. McCain, a Frederick resident, will take oath this afternoon as Frederick county’s first chairman of the State Roads Commission. He expects to qualify around 3 o clock in the circuit court clerk’s office, with formal duties starting early next week. The commission’s policy remains undisclosed. Engineers will visit February first week to survey Route 40 through Old Braddock amid local protests over planned road work and possible changes.
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Russell H. McCain
Frederick
Frederick County
State Roads Commission
McCain
Commission
Baltimore
Ellis C. Wachter
Roads Commission
Engineering
Old Braddock
Braddock
Arrest in Frederick for Forgery on Route 40
James L. Renner of Frederick was arrested on three counts of forging names on checks totaling 245 dollars. State Trooper M J Whitney stopped him on Route 40 near South Mountain while he headed toward Hagerstown in a taxi after attempting to cash and return parts bought with stolen funds. Frederick police investigator Allen S. Bartgis alerted authorities as Renner tried additional transactions and fled west, prompting cooperation with State Police.
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Hagerstown
James L. Renner
Frederick
South Mountain
M. J. Whitney
Renner
Allen S. Bartgis
Bartgis
State Police
Poor Handling Damages Potatoes on Long Island
The Agriculture Department warns potato marketers to improve appearance and quality after a study finds many Long Island grown spuds reach consumers in deteriorated condition. It cites lax adherence to U. S. grade specs and numerous defective potatoes in shipments as a consumer displeaser.
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Washington
Jess
Agriculture Department
Long Island
Department
U. S
Amateur Magician Lost Ten Dollars In Gasoline Fraud
Ralph E B Long an amateur magician who performs at church functions in Anne Arundel county fell victim to a gas station scam after three negroes bought 51 dollars of fuel with a 20 dollar bill, demanded change for other bills, and departed with Long discovering he was 19 dollars short when tallying cash. A separate note reports Yugoslav pianist Ivan Noc 49 died by suicide in New York after moving to the US years earlier.
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Garobrills
Ralph EB. Long
Anne Arundel County
Long
Lang
Washington
Yugoslavia
Ivan Noc
United States
Italy
Richard M. Rosenberg
Iran Receives 15 U S Tanks and 18 Howitzers
Tehran reports the United States sent fifteen Sherman medium tanks and eighteen 175-millimeter howitzers, the first sizable American military aid to Iran. An informed source says the gear is modern and similar to recent shipments to France, with local officials cautious about reception amid neutrality aims. Concerns rise about Soviet reaction as Iran seeks to stay neutral in East West tensions.
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Tehran
Jah
Iran
U. S
France
Greece
Turkey
Soviet Union
Ali Razmara
United Nations
Korea
C N Crosby Dies Today Former Congressman Passes at 75
Charles Noel Crosby 75, former U S congressman from Pennsylvania's 29th District, died in Frederick Memorial Hospital from heart disease. He served 1933 to 1939 after a dairy and farming career, leaving politics to run a Frederick County farm near Hyattstown. Surviving are four sons and five daughters. Funeral services will be private in Arlington, Virginia.
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Charles Noel Crosby
Pennsylvania
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Crosby
Congress
Meadville
Frederick County
Hyattstown
Cherry Valley
Andover
Ohio
Western Reserve University
Western Reserve
Theodore F
Fairfax
Charles N., Jr
Ronald V
Job B
Long Beach
Calif
J. G. Campbell
Butler
Jean Crosby
Bethesda
R. A. Donaldson
Crosby McEvoy
Arlington
R. R. Remus
Skokie
Sarah Isabelle Fetterman
Simons
Vatican Edict Bans Catholics From Rotary Club Affiliation
The Vatican says Catholic bishops must decide locally whether to exhort Catholics to withdraw from Rotary. The L Osservatore Romano notes Rotary shows tolerance in some countries but Catholic clergy cannot be members or attend meetings. Priests may attend open meetings to discuss priestly tasks like charitable initiatives, provided it aligns with church activities.
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Vatican City
L'Osservatore Romano
Rotary Club
Vatican
Rotary
Vatican Press Office
Supreme Congregation of the Holy Office
Statewide push for more school aid and higher teacher pay
County superintendents at a Key Hotel conference endorsed increased state aid for new school construction and a higher minimum salary for teachers. Dr Thomas G. Pullen outlined a near-term program for the General Assembly, with a committee to study construction and wage scales. He noted rising enrollments, a $103 million construction total in five years, and an estimated $125 million need in coming years, urging immediate state and local action.
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Francis Scott Key
Thomas G. Pullen
General Assembly
State Board of Education
Tasker G. Lowndes
David Jenkins
Anne Arundel
Eugene W. Pruitt
Frederick
Edwin W. Broome
Montgomery
William Sara Jotias
Cecil
James Bennet
Wicomico
Maryland
Browing
Pullen
Board of Education
Baltimore City
New York State
Stockpiling U S A B bombs in battlefield roles urged
The report notes growing evidence the United States may stockpile atomic bombs for battlefield use rather than reserving them for high value targets. It cites statements by President Truman and David Lilienthal, with Gen Omar Bradley supporting tactical air and field deployment.
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Elton
Fay
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Truman
David Lilienthal
Foremer
Atomic Energy Commission
Congress
Lilenthal
Callier
Omar Bradleyman
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Western
Europe
Bradley
Jaane
Mo Gavin
Defense Department
Armed Forces Journal
Gavin
Hiroshima
Instancra
Korea
Russia
Women In Cugat Case Keeps Lawyers Busy
Los Angeles reports that Mrs Lorraine Allen Cugat and Abbe Lane face legal action amid a Chicago hotel room scandal claim. S. Hahn filed for Miss Lane to appear in deposition Feb 2, seeking facts behind the co respondent allegation. Court orders aim to bar further separate maintenance moves if Lane’s side is not heard.
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Los Angeles
Mavier Cugat
New York
Abbe Lane
Lorraine Allen Cugat
Miss Lane
5. S. Hahn
Santa Monica Superior Court
Cugat
GOP Asks Kline's Help Against Brannan Plan
Washington scene reports Republicans invite Allan B. Kline to detail opposition to Secretary Brannan's plan to pay farmers to raise incomes. Kline leads Farm Bureau Federation and has opposed the Brannan proposal revived in Truman budget talk. Also brief items note a Frederick businessman selling his Storm and Shipley stake and a Alameda barbers union approving a haircut price rise to 1.30 on March 1.
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Washington
Truman
Brannan
Allan B. Kine
Kine
Farm Bureau Federation
GOP National Committee
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Kline
General MacArthur Celebrates 71st Birthday in Tokyo
General Douglas MacArthur marked his 71st birthday with routine duties in Tokyo. He received a handmade ivory letter opener from his 12-year-old son Arthur and reviewed his honor guard. He warned the Chinese Reds with a promise of a bloody nose if they advance in Korea.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
United Nations
South Korea
U. S
Arthur
Five Day Weather Outlook for Maryland and Delaware
Five day forecast shows increasing cloudiness and cooler conditions. Sunday turns warmer with rain in eastern sections and possible snow in mountains turning to rain. Monday through Wednesday stays cold with occasional light snow flurries in western Maryland and overall period averaging five to six degrees below normal.
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Maryland
Delaware
Sanday
Wester Maryland
U S Teeters On Price And Wage Control
Washington on January 20 faced the prospect of nationwide price and wage controls as officials prepared for possible orders this weekend. The plan includes a price rollback to late December levels and a temporary wage freeze, with decisions delayed to secure political backing and labor peace.
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Washington
WSB
Binesman Board
Cyrus S. Ching
Eric Johnston
Of-Agan-nn-agein Sfort
Nisi Vest Af
Johnston Tin
Office of Price
Stabelasition
Michael
Hieles
OPS
Chiurman Ching
Club Women Seminar Shapes News Coverage at Hoorn College
Thirty five county Harmiemakers Clubs delegates attended a seminar on press relations at Hoorn College. Miss Beatrice Fehr presided as Mrs. Job J. Sullivan urged accuracy and timeliness in reporting club activities while Hood College PR head Herbert N. Heston warned that publicity requires a solid news angle or advertising input. The group toured News-Post facilities, reviewed releases and teletype copies, and received guidance on presenting stories clearly.
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Hoorn College
Beatrice Fehr
Job J. Sullivan
Herbert N. Heston
Hood College
News- Post
Y-Hut
Cobleniz
Camp Detrick
Teod Club
Truman and Acheson Lead Reactivation Show at USC
A reactivated United Service Organization show last night featured President Truman, Secretary Acheson, and numerous lawmakers in a charity performance for service members. Highlights included a wounded Korean War veteran from Norristown, Pa, paraded on stage to honor the G I. Acheson praised the veteran as the symbol of liberty, while Mrs. Truman and the audience joined in celebrating the event.
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Alan
RMD
Constitution
USC
Shite Agheson
Yuma
McOthers
Jacdw
Fed Mack
National Press
Chih
United Service Organization
Bayborge
Rayburn
Acheson
Anthony J. Troilo
Norristown
Truman
Troile
Reds
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Alben Harkley
Troila
Pentagon Plans for Camp Ritchie Hub Sparks Centralization
The Harrisburg Evening News reports Pentagon plans to use Camp Ritchie as a major military hub in central Pennsylvania near the Mason-Dixon line, with centralized Pentagon work and shared responsibilities. Officials hesitate to confirm specifics, citing sensitivity, while observers note potential shifts from Washington to Ritchie and questions about security and isolation of facilities.
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Ttarrisburg
Vaihan
Harrisbure Evening News
Pentagon
Hushetust
The
Addams
Branklin Eeitsy
Cea
Aroyache
Pennsylvania
Mason-Dixon Line
Camp Mitchie
LAU Ates
Adatee
Fata
Ats Gonarstane
M Athes
di Addin
Washington
Hi Arydiya
Frantelin
Camp Ritchie
Desien
Ne News Silats Unot
Serviee
Wimnel Diet Nut Tiselose
Hayes
Washaeben
Pennsylvata Mare Lane
Alc
Army
Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties In First Page List
Deeds recorded in the clerk's office cover several property sales. Margaret K. Golibart sold 17 East Patrick Street to Dr. and Mrs Norvellett for about 15000. Dr. and Mrs Ralph L. Tracey sold a Military Road property to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas William Ryan for around 11009. Grayson H. Mercer sold Harmony Grove property to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest K. Jackson for about 10900. Allen B. Geisbert sold 713 Motter Avenue residence to Allen E. Shaffl for around 8500. Charles R. Hughes Jamesville and Owen W. Compher Norfolk and George L. Hughes Grosse Point heirs of Harriet R. Hughes sold five acres to Prosperity Cleaners Inc in Walkersville for 6000 bounded by Glade road Pennsylvania Railroad Main Street and Cramer street.
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Malrgaret KR
Golibart
East
Patrick Street
Norvellett
Ralph L. Tracey
Military Road
Thomas William Ryan
Grayson H. Mercer
Ernest KX. Jackson
Harmony Grove
Allen BE. Geisbert
Allen E. Shaffl
Motter Avenue
Charles R. Hughes
Jamesville
N. Yur
Owen W. Compher
Norfolk
George L. Hughes
Grosse Point
Mich
Harriet R. Hughes
Prosperity Cleaners, Inc
Walkersville
Glade Road
Pennsylvania Railroad
Housing Expediter Is Being Evicted
Washington January 26 The Housing Expediter who administers rent controls is being evicted from the Temporary Buildings near the Capitol. The offices of Tighe Woods are moving to larger temporary wartime buildings in the far eastern part of Washington to accommodate expansion of price and wage control agencies.
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Washington
Tighe FB. Woods
Capitol
Woods
Builglings
Dudlt
Planes to Aid Polio Drive Over City and County
Local civil defense officials urge public use of planes to transport polio drive materials. Frederick County chapter leaders announce air visits around 10 Sunday to boost donations. Volunteers distribute five dollar pledges and 5 dives per pupil to meet the 1500 dollar goal. Children lead canvassing and conduct fund drives with school participation to fight infantile paralysis statewide.
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Wilk
Dines
Ure Frederick Squadran
Cal Aw Patrol
Ehldren
Gale County
Polin
Alton Yo Bennett
Natal
Frederick County
National Foundation For
Coperal
Efert
Hundret
Bepvelt
Thomy
la Yinal
Bennett
Lugal
National Foundation
Holstein-Friesian Assn Elects Presidents and Trustees
Baltimore January 26 Richard A Wills of McDonagh School Pikesville was reelected president of the Holstein-Friesian Association at the annual meeting Cecil K Holter Sr Jefferson was named vice president Minor Donnell Breathersville treasurer and Howard C Barker Frederick secretary Elected as state directors were John English Vienna Ralph Walker Gaithersburg and Merhle Ifert Middletown The association awarded progressive breeders prizes to McKendree Walker and Sons Gaithersburg Ira DB Vert and Son Middletown and Frank G Remsberg and Son Middletown.
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Baltimore
Richard A. Wills
McDonagh School
Pikesville
Holstein-Friesian Association
Cecil K. Holter, Sr
Jefferson
Minor Donnell
Breathersville
Howard C. Barker
Frederick
John English
Vienna
Ralph Walker
Gaithersburg
Merhle Ifert
Middletown
McKendree Walker and Sons
Ira DB
Some Snow Possible For City By Sunday
Snow is possible by Sunday as the Weather Bureau predicts a continuation of January cold in the near term. Precipitation moving eastward from the west likely ends as rain with a warming trend by Sunday. Temperatures fell to 23 last night and should drop to 15 to 20 tonight, with a daytime high near 35 today.
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Weather Bureau
Mercury
Allied forces push toward Suwon and Kumyangjang near Seoul
Allied units with heavy air support swept into Suwon and Kumyangjang within proximity of Seoul, taking the walled city of Suwon amid rubble and desertions. Patrols encountered Chinese Red resistance two miles from the western front, while Naval and air strikes hit Inchon harbor, Wolmi Island, and road convoys in the Kum-Chon Kaesong corridor.
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Tokyo
Seouk
Suwon
Kumyangjang
Jim Becker
Suivon
Seoul
Ll. Os. Utth
Semzha
Karet
U. S
Inchon
Wolmi_Island
Navy
Kum- Chon-Kaesong
Sead
U. N
Students Win Draft Break and End-Year Service Choice
Washington reports new rules allow college students to stay in school through term end and still enlist, resolving conflicts after Defense and Selective Service agreement changes. The plan lets deferment and voluntary service in final months, with commanders open to student service choices. Minneapolis TV classes resume as janitor strike ends, children fed lessons via station education broadcasts.
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Washington
College J
Air Force
Navy
Army
Defense Department
Draft Board
Daefouse Department
Selective Service
Secretary of Defense
Marshall
Armed Services
Lewis B. Hershey
Minneapolis
Wicn-Tv
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C.N. Crosby
Dr. Pullen
Patrick M. Schnauffer
National Liquors Distributors
Wayside Enterprises, Inc
E. Donald Cartright
Montgomery County
Allen, Bennett
Gop
E. Paul Magaha
Storm and
Oakland
Alameda County
General MacArthur
Ritchie
Harrisburg
Holstein-Friesian Asso
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