Truman Confirms Uncertainty Over Ike Run For President
President Truman said he is as mystified as anyone about whether General Dwight D. Eisenhower will seek the 1952 presidency. He has not discussed politics with Ike since 1949 and will defer to Ike on any decision once Ike shares it. Truman rejected McCarthy's charge as silly and noted Spain policy shifts and flood relief funding while commenting on Douglas and federal judgeships.
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Four Month Wage and Price Freeze Passed by House
The House approved a four month ban on wage and price increases above July 7 ceilings with farm commodities below parity exempt. The measure, proposed by Rep Davis, passed 180 to 151, backed by Republicans and Southern Democrats opposing Truman controls. The plan aims to slow inflation while allowing time to decide on price rollbacks.
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Government eases export ban to China for Bibles and books
Washington reports the government relaxes the China export ban allowing shipment of Bibles Testaments and other nontechnical books including newspapers periodicals catalogs pamphlets calendars sheet music and movie films beginning July 24.
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Price increases planned for canned goods and clothing
Washington reports Price Stabilizer Michael V. DiSalle announced planned increases for some seasonal canned goods and certain civilian and defense items. Increases will be limited and regional price offices may adjust prices where needed to spur defense output and offset higher wool costs in clothing.
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Route 29 Contract Awarded To Graham
The State Roads Commission awarded a 965517 contract to W. E. Graham and Sons of Cleveland NC for extending U S Route 29 toward Washington. The job is the lowest bid among several. New highway between Baltimore and Silver Spring already underway with a five mile four lane section from Montgomery Road toward Scruggsville. Further extension to Burtons ville to be bid before year end.
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Three Frederick Officers Promoted to Sergeant
The Frederick Police Department will implement three eight hour shifts starting next Monday. Mayor Donald Brice announced at the Board of Aldermen meeting that three officers Marshall Murray Ralph Potts and Harry Phillips have been promoted to sergeant. Murray remains traffic officer while Potts and Phillips join night duty with Phillips as desk sergeant from midnight to 8 am and Potts on outside duty. The new shifts are midnight to 8 am 8 am to 4 pm and 4 pm to midnight.
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Mayor Shot Dead in Delbarton Police Action
Williamson West Virginia July 19 50 year old Delbarton mayor M C Kirkendall died after a policeman Ira Baisden accidentally fired while trying to arrest Ered Newsome Jr for allegedly stealing a case of beer Newsome resisted and Kirkendall who stood nearby was struck in the stomach on the way to hospital.
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Delbarton Mayor Kirkendall's Long Civic Tenure
Kirkendall has served as mayor of Delbarton since its 1947 incorporation and also engaged in real estate trading.
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Spanish Monarchy May Be Restored
Madrid reports General Francisco Franco appoints a new government to restore the monarchy and place a king on Spain's throne. Decrees naming ministers were signed and sent to the printer for tomorrow's official journal. The new cabinet is described as conservative and reliable, with Franco signaling closer ties to Western democracies, especially the United States.
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California's First Sugar Beets Grown in 1869 Experiment
California conducted an experimental sugar beet cultivation in 1869 marking an early effort to establish local beet production. The project tested viability and potential for homegrown sugar sources.
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Maryland Governor rules out special session on teacher pay
Governor McKeldin says no plan to call a special General Assembly to raise teachers' pay, accusing critics of trying to buy votes with state funds. He notes there will be no nonessential sessions before the 1952 regular session. A Salisbury meeting was the first of three by the Legislative Council on teacher salaries.
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President Truman Calls on All Americans To Aid War Effort
President Truman urged every citizen to support the war and back government efforts as the nation continues mobilization. He pledged steadfast leadership and asked for sacrifices at home to sustain victory abroad.
Red Cross Flood Relief Drive Aims for 3 Million
A national effort pledges at least 3,000,000 dollars through local Red Cross chapters to aid flood relief in Kansas Missouri Oklahoma and Illinois.
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