Reverend Weaver Named Chairman of Frederick Welfare Board
Reverend W Merral Weaver, pastor of Frederick Presbyterian, was elected chairman at the Frederick County Welfare Board reorganizational meeting in Winchester Hall. New officers include Mrs Richard Nallin as vice chair and Dr B O Thomas Jr as secretary. Other members are Rev Ralph Miller, Calenberger, and County Commissioner Robert C Rhoderick. Key issue is funding cuts in aid to dependent children reducing about $200 monthly statewide, with no county cut, and possible impacts on about ten families per county depending on grant levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Merral Weaver
Frederick Presbyterian Church
Frederick County
Fier
Richard Nallin
Nearelty
B. O. Thomas, Jr
Rederick
Secretariew
Calenberger
Mr. Lane
Ernest R. Shriver
Ralph Miller
Brunswick
Robert C. Rhoderick
Frederick
Long Range School Plan Up for Public Meeting
Frederick County Board of Education to hold a public meeting July 39 at 8:15 p.m. in the Frederick Seneed auditorium to discuss a long range school construction program. The plan envisions new schools and additions, with further meetings planned to inform citizens and gather questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Seneed
Frederick County Board of Education
Eugene W. Pruitt
Frederick County
General Assembly
Pruitt
George C. Rhoderick
Middletown
National Education Association
Cleveland
Maryland
Harry Frushour
Liberty School
County Teachers Association
Free Movies For Kiddies On July 5 at Tivoli Theater
The Francis Scott Key Post American Legion and Tivoli Theater sponsor a free children's movie show Monday at 10 36 am to celebrate the 4th of July weekend. Roy Rogers appears in Springtime in the Sierras with two cartoon comedies Inks at the Circus and Easter Yeggs. A Ellin of the American Legion announced the child friendly program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Scott Key Post
American Legion
Tivoli Theater
Jack C. Forney
Sierras
Roy Rogers
Circus
A. Ellin
Remains Of Two Frederick Soldiers Returning From Europe
The bodies of two Frederick soldiers killed in World War II are en route to the United States aboard the Army transport Lawrence Victory. Pic. Paul W. Esworthy and Pic. Richard L. Fleming Jr. will be honored in ceremonies in New York. Seventy eight area service members are among the 5,374 slated for return.
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United States
Europe
Lawrence Victory
Department of the Army
Frederick
Pic
Paul W. Esworthy
Elsie Esworthy
East South Street
Richard L. Fleming, Jr
Adele S. Crothers
Grove Boulevard
American Graves Registration Service
Pic. Esworthy
England
France
Frederick High School
Camp Shelby
Miss
Cherbourg
Pfc
Fleming
ASIP
Fort Benning
Fort Jackson
S. C
Joan R. Arrington
Air Force
Martideville
Charles F. Stimax
Westminster
Truman signs Republican housing bill despite criticism
President Truman signed a Republican modified housing bill in Washington but denounced Congress as failing miserably to meet long-range housing needs. He described the measure as practical but not a real housing bill, calling it patchwork and political.
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Washington
Truman
80Th Congress
A New Technique for Conventions Voice
The Nation Today critiques party conventions proposing shorter speeches and fewer demonstrations. It notes the four year cycle of long nominating sessions, constant speeches and relays of seconding speakers. It cites Stassen and Dewey as examples and argues a more streamlined approach would save time and patience.
Ready To Take No. 2 Position
Washington July 1 few senators who helped Harry Truman move from the Senate to the House by war of the Gency are or he will trem. The four will go to the Democ ron In Philadelphia July Truned to £ another hand to their former lawmaking or fight to capture ill omination. Then spective friends will book for the Se. 2 spot on the Hexe They 2 a egnote the convention , as he did i. 1832 and 1936. He has been listed as a vice presiden tial po, so many times that he tells jokes about it. 2 Joseph C O'Mahoner of W oming who claims wide support among westerners, organized labor and small business. His delegation is Instructed to tos his name into the vice presidential contest . Millard E. Tidings of Mary land who also carries home state support from an instructed dele gation. The Maryland slogan is 'T 'n' T-That's by 4. Scott W. Lucas of Tinois who represents one of the many lore in t hat experts say the Temocrats must hold of recapture! inf they are to wary
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Washington
Harry Truman
Senate
House
Philadelphia
Joseph C O'Mahoner
Woming
Millard E. Tidings
Maryland
Scott W. Lucas
Tinois
Truman Sees First Ballot Nomination
President Truman predicted a first ballot Democratic nomination at the Philadelphia convention and forecast victory in November over Dewey and Warren. He said selection of a vice president is up to the convention and declined to rule out Mrs. Roosevelt or Eisenhower as running mates. He defended his stance on a possible southern revolt and vowed not to retire, framing the Congress record as campaign issues.
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Washington
Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Roosevelt
Eisenhower
Philadelphia
Congress
California
Earl Warren
Thomas EB. Dewey
Mrr. Truman
New York Subway Fare Rise To Ten Cents On July 1
The New York subway and elevated system increases fare to ten cents, ending the five-cent era that began with the first Manhattan line in 1904. The move follows a projected deficit of 52 million dollars, with mixed rider reactions including grumbling and some approval. Markets weakened slightly as steel shares led early losses before partial recovery. President Truman announced Steelman declined the labor secretary offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manhattan
Brookbridge
Harlem
Tito Chosen Delegate To Red Congress
Tito, premier marshal and founder of the Yugoslav army, was elected a delegate to the fifth Communist party congress in Belgrade. The Yugoslav central committee reaffirmed independence and urged a Balkan bloc with Bulgaria and Albania as Slovenia defended Tito against Cominform charges. The first unit Tito formed in 1931, united with him through WWII, said the army and Borba praised leadership and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Communist Party
Borba
Yugoslav Communist Central Committee
Balkan
Bulgaria
Albania
Slovenia
Tito
Cominform
Central Committee
Communist International Information Bureau
County planners map jail remodel with steel cage blocks
County Commissioners met with a Cleveland firm to outline extensive jail changes including first two floors work, removal of 18 inch cell walls, new 1.25 inch steel cells, juvenile quarters and a bull pen. Plans cover all three floors though third floor may stay, with state and federal approvals likely before funding.
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Cleveland
Oul
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Charles F. Bowers
Guy Anders
Come
Soviets Kill 4 Power Berlin Government
Western Allied powers draw up a joint plan to counter the Soviet blockade of Berlin. Secretary of State Marshall and British Foreign Secretary Bevin outline a firm stand to stay in Berlin and deal promptly with the crisis. Reports say a direct demand to Moscow may be drafted, with UN Security Council action possible if rebuffed. US strengthens Europe forces with 30 B-29s and an expanded jet fighter contingent to 75 F-80s by September, as European Army strength nears 96 000 with a mix of combat, constabulary, and service troops.
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Washington
Berlin
Marshall
Bevin
Bertin
Truman
Commons
Kremlin
London
Paris
Moscow
Russia
United Nations Security Council
U. W
Trygve Lie
United States
Europe
Panama Canal Zone
Germany
Trieste
Turner Cleared of Drunk Driving Charge in City Court
Henry P. Turner of Freder ick was found not guilty of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Magistrate Alion Y. Bennett presided in Peoples Court after evidence from Officer Denver Shook and testimony from Jacob Castle and Sheriff Guy Anders. Turner testified he was dazed after an accident on West Patrick street while attempting to turn onto a side street.
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Henry P. Turner
RFD
Frederick
Alion Y. Bennett
Peoples Court
Turner
Denver Shook
Jacob Castle
West Patrick Street
Turners
Guy Anders
Turn
Castle
Sherif Anders
Blockade End Demanded By Allied Note To Russia
London sources said the United States Britain and France drafted a joint note demanding an end to Russia s blockade of Berlin and restoration of four power rule. After approval by Marshall Bevin and Bidault the note would be sent to the Kremlin possibly by the weekend.
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London
United States
Britain
France
Russia
Berlin
Marshall
Ernest Bevin
Georges Bidault
Kremlin
U. S
Lewis Douglas
Rene Massioli
William Strang
Foreign Office
Germany
Whitehall
West Berlin
Tito's Stand Amazes World
Washington notes Moscow faces Tito's defiance as Yugoslavia rejects Cominform censure and revives Balkan federation talks. Observers cite Tito's strong popular backing, questions about Stalin's miscalculation, and a rare satellite pushback reshaping Cold War diplomacy.
Uncertain Fate for Allied Civilians and Soldiers in Berlin
The Soviet Union quits the Berlin Kommandatura ending the four power governing body in Germany. Kalinin blames Howley for introducing Western currency. Western Allies press to open western Berlin as blockade sustains, with US Britain and France stepping up air corridors and pledging more planes to relieve up to seven million in the sector.
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Berlin
Germany
Berin
Kommandatura
Boris Kalinin
Frank Howley
Frankfurt
United States
Britain
Kalinin
U. S
France
Albania Backs Russia in Yugoslav Crisis
Government radio in Albania reports that Communist headquarters says Albania stands with Russia in the crisis over Yugoslavia. The broadcast accuses Yugoslav leaders of treason and notes Cominform resolutions attacking Marshal Tito, with Albania’s central committee in solidarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Albania
Russia
Yugoslavia
State Department
Marshal Tito
Central Committee
Albania Communist Party
Many Catches Of Bass Made By Juveniles In Culler Lake
Juvenile anglers crowded Culler Lake on opening day July 1 catching bass from 5 to 15 inches while adults watched. Officer Harry Quinn noted 23 bass were caught last year and quotas allow until 3 pm today. Scores of boys lined the shore with several dozen bass weighed and logged, including a 20 1 inch Deauly and numerous 10 to 16 inch fish.
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Culler Lake
Angiers
Harry Quinn
Deauly
Merri
Sonny” Schultz
South Market Street
Quinn
Schultz
Robert Burchett
East Patrick Street
Russell Tyervar
West South Street
Gary Staley
East Eighth Street
Richard Branden
East 9Th Street
Ke Moudry
West Perce
Charles Hahn
Fleming Avenue
Rosemont
West Street
Robert
Austin Pearce, Jr
Upper College Terrace
Butch Tracer
Wisner
Jack Lydard
Lai Hammond
Low Tarket Street
Gene Brashears
North Market Street
LeRoy Strawburg
South Market
Frede
Philip Krantz
East Seventh Street
Harold Kline
East Sixth Street
Andrew Krusings
Donald Kline
Water Street
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Fats” Waller
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Steelman
John RE Steelman
Red Congress
Mr. Raw
Rockwell Terrace
Byron D White
Poolesville
Ail
Vernon Roderick
John H. Penderton
South Bentz Sheet
J. R. Allen
Blair County
Phebus
Chheers
Ant Bentzell
West
Tpset
Doris Hart
Miami
Fla
Margaret Osborne Dupont
Wilmington
Del
Istanbul
Turkey
Communist Information Bureau
Georgi Dmitrov
Dmitrov
Stalin
Pacha
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