Unlawful buzzing of planes discussed at Frederick meeting
State and city police and county authorities heard explanations from CAA and State Aviation Commission officials about illegal airborne activity near the upcoming Frederick airport. The session covered buzzing, aerobatic flying under congested area rules, dusting crops, required licenses, and enforcement actions with federal support.
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State Armory
State Action Commission
Civil Aeronautics Admiration
Jes
CAA
Aviation Commission
Slight Gains Are Shown By County Banks
Ten county banks excluding Frederick city banks reported modest gains in most departments for the year ending December 31, 1946. County totals rose in resources and deposits while city banks declined, widening the county to city gap in loans and deposits. Names include Ban wick, Peoples National Bank Brunswick, Woodsboro Savings Bank, Myersville Savings, Middletown Union Bridge Bank, and others.
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Frederick City
Banwick and
Peoples National
Ban Brunswick
Wi Ban W
Woodsboro Savings Bank
Myersville Savings San
Middletown Union Bridge
War Not Imminent But Possibility Outlined by Secretary
Secretary of the Army Revrai! told the House Armed Services committee that war is not imminent but remains a possibility. He warned of an international situation with fluctuating danger and urged an adequately sized military establishment to meet changing threats. The committee discussed legislation to allow the Air Force to maintain 70 combat groups beyond the 48-group ceiling and to set the Army's size by law.
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Washington
Secretary of the Army
House Armed Services Committee
Hitle
Truman
Prospects For Peace In China Dimmer
Prospects of peace in China dimmed as Nationalists and Communists accuse each other of stalling. Reports say Shanghai and Nanking could be sacrificed to let Kai-Shek loyalists regroup. Li Tsung Jen's government shows dissension while the cabinet moves to Canton. Peace moves surface in Shanghai and Nanking amid limited fighting and a broad defensive line from Hangzhou to Wuweihang.
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Nenking
China
Yangtze
Shanghai
Nanking
Kai-Shek
Li Tsung-Jen
Canton
Chiang
Peiping
Chang Chien-Hua
Toda
Naional
Hangchow
Nanchang
Wuehang
Chiang Khai- Saek
Japan
Snow and Ice Hit Wide Regions As Weather Eases
Cold snap eased with sub zero readings in Minnesota the Dakotas Wyoming and Utah while snow and freezing rain spread across New England New York southern Iowa northern Missouri and parts of Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska. Flood areas in Illinois saw rain and 1900 families displaced. Fire in Middletown. Webb confirmed as Undersecretary of State.
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Associated Press
Minnesota
Dakotas
Wyoming
Utah
New England
New York State
Albany
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Homa
Nebraska
Dlinois
Arkansas
Tennessee
Bentuck
Oregon
Beca Os
Salt Lake
VFW Pension Proposals Prompts Congressional Hearings
The Veterans of Foreign Wars urged two pension plans before the House Veterans Affairs committee aiming to equalize benefits for World War I and II veterans with Spanish American War veterans. One plan offers a $9 monthly pension at 65 with disability payments starting at $20, the other a service bonus of up to $3.5 per day for U.S. service and up to $4.5 per day overseas, costing $1.0 to $2.0 billion annually.
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Congress
Veterans of Foreign Wars
House Veterans Affairs
H. Omar B. Ketchum
VFW
YEW
Veterans Administration
Ketchum
GOP To Settle Fight On National Chairman
The Republican National Committee met to decide the battle for the chairmanship. Hugh CBD Scott Jr. faced efforts by anti Dewey forces to unseat him as Roy E Dunn and others weighed motions to vacate. Arizona, Minnesota and Kansas leaders backed or opposed the revolt as the showdown neared.
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National Committee
Hugh Cbd
Scott Jr
Scott
Roy E. Dunn
Minnesota
Harold E. Stassen
Clarence Budington Kelland
Arizona
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Harry Darby
Kansas
Comic Book Decision Looms For Forces Personnel Sales
Report notes Pentagon and Armed Forces board debate sales of comic books on bases or ships. A publisher plans to restrict titles with seal approval while others protest and appeal to Secretary Forrestal. Wheat prices drop six cents per bushel amid general grain price decline. Suit filed over December auto collision in Grayson City court.
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Washington
Forrestal
Pentagon
Armed Forces Board
Organison
Ers
Shen She
Incai Operative, Inc
Grayson Tobery
Lawrence V. Roushan
East Church Street
Fawin F Waikirk
Panyushkin Accuses U S Of Evasion In War Aid Debate
Ambassador Panyushkin publicly charges the United States with evasion at a closed door meeting and later issues a statement criticizing policy. He calls for action to aid Japan and shape postwar recovery as the Allies debate strategy. Proceedings centered on economic and political support for Japan.
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Washington
Alexander S Today
Eastern Commission
Pol x
Cvasion
Colon
Japan
Anyushkin
Temeny
Many Give To March Dimes Campaign Progress Report
The March of Dimes campaign reports strong early support from schools and clubs though the $6,000 goal is not yet assured. Donors include Washington Street School, Visitation Academy, North Market Street School, Frederick Tailoring Co, and Post Office employees. A basketball benefit at the Armory and King David Lodge added about 250 to 300, with I O G F contributing 45 from a bingo fundraiser. contributions continue through next Tuesday via mail or containers in local stores.
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March of Dimes Committee
Tne
War
Washington Street
Visitation Academy
North Market Street
Frederick Tailoring
Post Office
Armory
King David Lodge
March of Dimes. Crick
Three Housing Bills Before Congressmen
Washington reports three multi billion dollar housing bills for low income families. The Administration proposal and two GOP substitutes propose public housing, slum clearance, farm homes and cost research. The measures differ in scope from 600 008 to 1 000 000 units over six to seven years.
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Washington
Dan
Congress
Truman
Senate
House
Admiral Sellers Dead in Washington at 74
Admiral Da Foote Sellers former commander in the navy died today in Washington aged 74. He held senior posts including leadership roles and served with distinction during his career.
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Admiral Sellers
Washington
Admiral da Foote Sellers
Nn the Hee
House approves half million to aid farmers in snow
The House approved 500000 dollars to assist ranchers and livestock stranded by heavy snow in western regions. President Truman and Congress discussed the emergency funding during sessions, aiming to release funds to the affected area.
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Truman
Washington
Congress
Disra Buzzard
Burns Fatal To Local Man At Frederick Junk Company
Joseph Henry Shane 57 of Frederick died at Frederick Metal Hospital at 3 35 AM after severe burns at work. He suffered second and third degree burns from a rendering vat blaze. Fellow workers smothered flames with a blanket. Surviving daughter Mrs William B Davis and son Joseph Morningstar of Frederick, sister Mrs Jesse Eyler, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM at the East Patrick Street funeral home. Burial at St Peter's Catholic cemetery Libertytown.
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Frederi Jenk Company
Joseph Henry Shane
Frederick
Shane
Chapel Ailey
Frederick County
John
Margaret Stine Shane
Frederick Junk Company
Gertrude Morningstar Shane
Birs
William B. Davis
Joseph Morningstar
Jesse Eyler
East Patrick Street
St Peter's Catholic Cemetery
Libertyrtown
C. EB. Cline
Sen
Surrey Wives Lack Knowledge Of Foods And Cooking
A report by ALTON L. BLAKESLEE notes many families thought to be healthy fail to follow proper feeding and cooking practices. Health checks revealed widespread nutritional gaps including calcium and vitamin loss from poor storage and overcooking, with families often wasting food and mismanaging vegetables and meats.
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Alton L. Blakeslee
Associated Press
Fuha
Aiinghouse Hore Econ
Peudre Berry
Ellen Penansviyar Mace
Famees Secs
Exacr
Dr .Mack
Truman Promotes Private Investment Over Government Aid Abroad
President Truman outlines a world development plan favoring private investment to aid backward regions and attack Communism. Secretary of State Dean Acheson echoes the shift, stressing private capital reservoirs and warns such programs require years and effort, emphasizing individual freedom over government funding.
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Warhington
S Treasury
Pwcabie
Ant Uy Ferein
Truman
Ando
Dean Acheson
N Ut
Acheson
Truman frames plans to develop skills for world poverty areas
President Truman said he asked Secretary Acheson to draft preliminary plans to develop skills to raise living standards in underdeveloped regions. He linked the move to the Marshall Plan and noted it fits his four year foreign policy goals with several departments collaborating with the State Department.
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Washington
Tan
Truman
Acheson
Chamber backs Truman tariff repeal and trade pact powers
The United States Chamber of Commerce endorsed President Truman’s call to repeal the 1948 Republican tariff and to grant full powers over reciprocal trade negotiations. The chamber also supported a letter to House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Daughan. Cincinnati reports Ohio River flood risk as rising waters near flood stage. Court-martial for an Army officer on neglect of duty charges delayed until afternoon awaiting defense witness.
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Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce
Truman
United States
U. S. Chamber
Daughton
House
Shreve
Set Y
Ohio
Cincinnati
U.S Weather Bureau
Treat
Fort Meade
California
The Nation Today on Communism and Western Freedom
The piece contrasts Western political liberty with Bolshevik rule, arguing Soviet power restricts freedom despite economic gains. It cites the 1917 Russian Revolution, the Communist party’s limited membership, and state terror. Dean Acheson comments on Western progress toward political freedom amid divergent views on communism.
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Bens New
Rus
Russia
Communist Party
Siberia
Teue
Dean Acheson
Sen Batkaward
Hether
Berd Opposes Plan To Close Camp Pickett
A Washington DC report states Virginians led by Senator Byrd oppose plans to close Camp Pickett. The piece notes concerns about Army facility status and cites local figures including John Marker and Fordson era references amid weather context forecasting potential rain or snow in nearby states.
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Berd
Camp Pickett
Wahington
Byrd Xyesierda
Gordon
Fordson
Withdrawal plans for Marines from China discussed by Admiral
Admiral Badger spoke on reducing the Marine presence in China and shifting some units to shore billets or ships. He noted no policy change to defend nationals and stressed the hands off stance in the Chinese civil war. He mentioned possible peaceful turnover of cities like Peiping to the Reds if achieved.
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Festera
Beng Wna
Badger
China
United States
Peiping
U.S. Navy
Hannegan Sells Stake in St Louis Cardinals
Louis January 27 former public official Hannegan told reporters he is selling his share in the St Louis Cardinals to partner Fred M Saigh Jr on orders from his physician. Saigh becomes president and majority stockholder of the club, purchased in November 1947 from Sam Breadon for about 4 million dollars with shares valued around 400 each.
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Hannegan
Saigh
Cardinals
Sam Breadon
Breadon
Former Senator Irvine Lenroot Dies in Wisconsin
Former Wisconsin senator Irvine Lenroot, once famed as a potential 29th president, died at his home after a two month illness. The aging political figure, who might have joined Warren G Harding as a running mate, faded from the national scene after the 1928 election. Lenroot, nearing 80, left a widow and children and previously led a public service career including work with the Social Security Administration and a state supreme court post.
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Washington
Irvine L. Lenroot
Wisconsin
United States
Repub
GO. P
Warren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidee
Conlidge
Harding
Lenrent
Bureau
The
Social Security Administration
Lenreet
Clara Cloudh
Lenreot
Bond Issue Bill Only Measure Ready for Intro in House
Reports indicate only one bond issue bill has been offered as the delegation announced. City officials and the mayor were cautioned by the city attorney that earlier dispatches contained errors. No other local measures are prepared for introduction at this time.
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