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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1948

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2

Conditions At Pen Reforms Sought For Maryland Prison

Public Works officials urged a $250000 program of repairs at the Maryland Penitentiary including a new entrance for security, improved baths, a higher wall, and a segregation unit for incorrigible prisoners. Governor Lane and board leaders pressed for emergency funds with plans to consult the Comptroller and State Engineer Funk. Swenson called current confinement areas medieval while noting 500 inmates unemployed and staffing strains.

Snerd Maryland Swensee Harold E. Leenwedl Reuben Oppenheimer Board of Correction Swenton Mercy Lane John B. Funk Comptroller's Swenson Donnell Oppenheimer Milton A. Reckord Alaryland State Guard Pikesville Reservation Camp Ritchie Funk General Reckord

Hanover Agent Named for Pennsylvania Railroad

John W. Jenning of Hanover Pa January 27 assumed as Hanover agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad succeeding the late W. H. Fisher. Jenning has served the P R R for 38 years including twelve on the Frederick branch and most recently at Keymar.

Hanover Hanover Pa John W. Jenning Pennsylvania Railroad W. H. Fisher New Hanover P. RK. R Frederick Keymar

Mount St Marys Debating Tour Opens Next Week

Mount St. Marys College varsity debaters launch a multi state tour starting at West Point on Monday February 2 with guest debates at Fordham and Columbia. The squad, led by Thomas St Hogan and Edward Case, will also meet Princeton and later engage in a western circuit culminating in the Charlottesville national tournament on March 25 to 27.

Mount St. Mary's College Emmitsburg Collegians University of Virginia Grand ‘Nations Forensic Council Mormday U . S. Military Academy West Point Mount Fordham University Mountaineers Columbia University New York Thomas St. Hogan Edward MM. Case Columbia Princeton University New Jersey Penn Pittsburgh Dusquesne University Ohio Boston College Mount St. Mary New England William Schuler Milton Farley Eagles Charlottesville

Greek War Crucial in Churchill Greece Warning

Churchill told the House of Commons the USSR aims to bend its Iron Curtain along the Adriatic and that fighting in Greece will decide if it curls toward Athens and the Dardanelles. Bevin proposed a United State of Western Europe as shading shows. A March of Dimes collection led by Roger B. Wolfe supported polio aid, with J. Vernon Coblentz presiding and guests William Trombely and Richard Warren of Baltimore attending.

Winston Churchill House of Commons Ussr Adriatic Greece Athens Dardanelles Turkey Churchill Bevin Western Europe Messersmith March of Dimes Roger B. Wolfe J. Vernon Coblentz William Trombley Richard Warren Baltimore

Navy to Loan Stored Oil to Private Use

Secretary Sullivan announced the Navy will release surplus stored oil for private use amid shortages. Virginia may borrow storage oil from Norfolk, with no fixed quantity. all fuel must be repaid by June 30. Navy stocks were built for summer demand and will aid communities while prioritizing kerosene for home use.

Washington Secretary of the Navy John L. Sullivan Navy Alow Virginia Norfolk Charleston S. C Sullivan Mark F. Andrews Andrews

Cab Driver Tobery Held in North Carolina Case

Frederick cab driver Carl Tobery was arrested Tuesday afternoon by City Police and held for Charlotte authorities on a larceny charge exceeding 1600 dollars. The complainant Grace Roberts, a former property owner now in Frederick, says the theft occurred at a Charlotte tourist camp after compelling her to drink whiskey. Detective Lt. Honeycutt said Tobery would be sent to face trial in Charlotte, with no extradition agreement noted.

Bisie Eddie F. Nikirk Carl Toberg Frederick Charlotte N.C Grace Roberts Feagaville Frederick County Tobery Foto North Carolina Tobery T. R. Honeycutt Associated Press

Maryland Farm Labor Program Shifts to Local Offices

Farm labor and related agricultural employment is being organized locally through the Maryland State Employment Service offices, with Winchester Hall Frederick acting as a coordinating point. The move, led by Russell S. Davis, aims to meet peak labor demands, arrange year round work, and recruit migratory and seasonal workers, transitioning from wartime handling by the Maryland Extension Service.

Maryland State Employment Service Winchester Hall Frederick Employment Service Division Maryland Department of Employment Security Department Maryland State Extension Service T. B Symons Maryland Davia Mayetta Hershberger D. A. Tuck

Farm Supervisor Appointed for Maryland Mill District

A new supervisor has been designated for the emergency farm program in Maryland. The appointee, based in Baltimore, will oversee farm labor employment in Frederick County with immediate effect.

W. Terrace Vietoria Isbergre Srem Maryland Baltimore Frederick County

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