Wagerman Becomes Licensed Beer Dealer After Court Review
The court overruled objections and granted a Class B beer license to George Wagerman of Em. The judge said population rules and past objections did not justify refusal, noting Wagerman’s good reputation in public transportation work. Evidence of prior driving issues was not conclusive.
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Richard M. Zacharind
George Wagerman
Wagerman
Couri
Taning
Waegerman
Weho
Edward D. Storm
Storm
Theodore F. Brown
Essminster
Holden S. Felton
Claggett
Bul
Weather Lingers Across Regions With Cool, Dry Spell
The forecast calls for continued cool weather through the next day with low temperatures around the 30s to 70s. A violinist died yesterday after returning from a concert tour amid reports of a developing storm and a typhoon potential near the center.
Sugar Delays Spark Local Shortages Amid Maritime Strike
Sugar shipments face delays as a maritime strike tightens supplies. Wholesalers report scarce stocks and retailers limit purchases to ten pounds per customer while prices stay largely controlled. Some buyers seek wholesale bags, reviving prewar buying habits. cooks revisit older recipes as fear of shortages wanes.
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Frederick
On The Job Training Discussed At Frederick Meet
Discussion at the two day conference of Frederick County junior and senior high principals focused on on the job training for students. Topics included study and part time work to reduce dropouts as the 12 year system nears full implementation. Superintendent Eugene Pruitt presided with host Harry Smith and State Education official Dr Wilbur DeVittis guiding the session. Attending schools included Frederick Lincoln Elm Street Thurmont Emmitsburg Walkersville Brunswick Middletown and Liberty.
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Frederick Countil
Frederick High School
Frederick County
Eugene W. Pruitt
Harry O. Smith
F. EH
Wilbur Devitbiss
State Department of Education
Charlotte Burkier
A. Jrucilla Worthington
Dari
Presbyterian Conference At Hood College
Approximately 185 men and women from Presbyterian churches across Maryland Delaware the District of Columbia and upper Virginia gather at Hood College for the Baltimore Synod annual conference. Opening services in Mevran Hall and Brodbeck chapel precede council meetings as Rev Lindquist and Rev Evans address attendees. The Synod will conclude Thursday evening while the Synodical continues Friday afternoon. Leaders include Rev Lindquist Rev Miller Rev Gordon Moirett Rev Paul Abdoli Rev Alva Board officers and several mission and education figures. Ladies lead groups Ms Bargaret Flory Neva Palm Mrs J Leon Hooper Miss Helen NeClain and others are named as mission organizers.
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Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
Upper Virginia
Hood College
Baltimore
Raymond L. Lindaurst
Grange
N. J
D. Hobart Evans
Gb. P
Synodical
Br. Lindquist
Donald G. Miler
Union Theological Semmer Richmond
Rochester
Gordon W. Moitice
Presbyterian Board of Cham Education
Paul Abdoli
D. D
Board of Foreign Missions
Alva D. D
General Counce
Merion A. Chappe
Board of National Missions
William J. Rantsche
Trenton
N. I
Paul C. Warren
T. D
Bargaret Flory
Board of Fore Missions
Neva B. Palm
Chris- Han Education
J. Leon Hooper
Phitonines
Siam
Helen B. NeClain
C. Salis
Brazi
Freedom and independence praised by Czech radio interview
An interview featuring Dr. Sie, Vik extols Czechoslovakia as a democratic nation with cherished freedom. He calls USSR, Poland and Austria good neighbors while welcoming offers to his homeland. He asserts there is nothing to hide and notes June 17 as a key date.
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Sie
Vik
Sia
Neigbors
Czechoslova
Ussr
Poland
Austria
O Ters
Strike Hits Downtown Trade As Transit Strike Prolongs
St Louis merchants say trade runs 30 to 40 percent below normal as streetcar and bus operators strike extends into fifth day. Public transportation disruption hurts shoppers and local businesses across downtown.
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St. Louis
Veto Of Tax Bill Upheld
Washington June 17 The House upheld President Truman s veto of a 4 000 000 900 tax reduction bill killing it. The vote was 268 to pass over the veto and 137 against with 232 Republicans and 35 Democrats voting to override. Two Republicans Carl Andersen of Minnesota and Hull of Wisconsin plus one American Labor member supported the president. Applause broke out as the result was announced. This action leaves the Senate no override vote and boosts Republicans ahead in the 1948 campaign.
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Washington
House
Truman
Halleck
Indiana
Carl Andersen
Tesota
Hull
Wisconsin
American Labor
Marcantonio
New York
Senate
Strange Deaths In French Hospital Probed
An inquiry into multiple deaths in a French hospital follows reports that women died within days of minor abdominal surgeries. Autopsies found toxic atropine in all bodies, prompting local investigators to seek explanations and drawing Paris attention. Separately, Dow Jones pivotal readers showed a downward tilt at the market open with fractional declines and modest gains in some issues.
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Macon
Paris
Way Out Of Ship Tieup Is Sought
New York Labor officials and shipowners faced a looming tieup as contracts expired at midnight. The NMU called 661 crew off the ships while a mobilization committee urged CIO unions to back a lockout against shipowners. Pickets appeared in Baltimore over a freighter, and Secretary Gibson met with maritime leaders to seek a solution before Europe sailings.
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New York
John W. Gibson
Gulf Coast
United States
America
Europe
National Maritime Union
CLO
Paul Palazzi
NMU
CIO
American Federation of Labor Unions
Baltimore
National Union of Marine Cooks and Stewards
Icio
James A. Drain
Irv Dvorin
Anchorage
Gibson
NMSA
East
Strike Vote Being Taken In Detroit Labor Disputes
Detroit reports 130000 Ford workers voting on strike as three clashes idle over 10000. CIO UAW at De Soto Wyoming plant protests disciplinary layoff amid material handling dispute. 3900 plus workers idled at Jefferson Kercheval plants from materials shortage blamed on De Soto. Ford River Rouge production workers begin ballots while lines resume after a two week slowdown.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Co
Chrysler Corp
de Soto-Wyoming
CIO United Automobile
de Soto Troup
Jefferson and Kercheval
Gaw-Cio
Continental Rioter Corp
de Soto
Robert W. Conder
Chrysler
Lareff
Uaw-Cio
Ford
AMVETS Plan For Meet At Cumberland
AMVETS met at Memorial Post Middleton and Sunder organized initial plans for the State convention to be held in Cumberland in August with a June 28 gathering announceable. Veterans benefits and readjustment for civilians were discussed under State Commander James Martene. A resolution aims to designate the commander and State adjutant from the same area to synchronize statewide activities.
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Amivets
Middletonn Sunder
Cumber
Meade
Thetown
James Mar- Tene
Reich Youth Slow To Take Democracy in Berlin
June 17 report says German youth in the American zone have not absorbed democratic principles since V E Day. General Clay cites lack of leadership and need for a reoriented youth movement, reform of schools, and better economic conditions as key to democratization. About 2.3 million youths aged 10 to 18. 890,416 in youth groups with 40 percent in religious groups and 3 percent in sports organizations. Some strides noted, but many years needed to train adequate leaders. one sports group dissolved for dictatorial leadership.
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Berlin
Clay
Wrouth
Reich
Ger
Germany
Germa
Upswing In Meat Prices Reaches Frederick Market
A reported upswing in meat prices in Frederick shows beef and pork costs rising by several cents to as much as ten cents per pound. Demand remains steady with cautious buying, while eggs, chickens, and fish saw little change. Pork and lamb increases were noted and veal could follow. luncheon meat may rise. Market sources cited no clear cause for the latest upturn.
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Frederick
Canning Pea Crop Under Way in Thurmont and Gaithersburg
Canning of the county pea crop has started at Thurmont and Gaithersburg with a fair outlook. The West ern Maryland Canning Company branch of Jenkins Brothers at Thurmont employs about 120 people, with additional workers at the Thomas and Compliant works in Gaithersburg. The season lasts about two weeks and production is expected to be well below recent years due to a May freeze and a dry April hindering peas.
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Thurmont
Gaithersburg
Western Maryland Canning Company
Jenkins Brothers
Thomas and
Telephone Supervisor Found Shot To Death in Washington
Howard Moore Bollinger a 54 year old telephone supervisor for Ches tat was found shot to death at his home. A neighbor said she heard a shot at about 7:50 am after returning from a video phone convention in Montreal, Canada, and noted his nervous condition.
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Washington
Howard Moore Bollinger
Ponce
Montreal
Caada
Wages Lost At Celanese Walkout Attracts Talks
CIO representatives and Celanese Corp to hold sessions here to resolve a dispute after an 18 day walkout. The company says the stoppage cost over 780000 in wages and affected about 10000 employees.
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Celanese
Cumberland
CIO
Celanese Corporation
Congress Grapples With Major Items And Unfinished Business
Washington notes discuss eight major actions Congress has passed including tax cuts vetoed, labor restrictions, aid to Greece and Turkey, relief for liberated nations, a constitutional amendment on term limits, rent control changes, and portal-to-portal pay repeal. It cites stalled funding bills, defense unification, universal military training, education aid, science foundation, and a potential national health measure, with many measures awaiting action.
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Truman
Congress
Hunga
Bulgaria
House
Greece
Turkey
Trur
Senate
Fravel Thomas Wedding at Adamstown Monday
A simple wedding was solemnized at Trinity Evangelical and Reformed Church Adamstown on Monday June 16 at 3 29 p m Miss Genevieve Thomas daughter of Mrs Stephen A Thomas of Adamstown and the late Mr Thomas became bride of Rev Noah H Fravel minister of the Brunswick Lovettsville charge of the Evangelical and Re formed church The single ring ceremony was performed by Rev Morgan R W Andreas assisted by Rev Dr Raymond E Wilhelm The church was decorated with palms and candles Mrs Jack Bryce Bethesda sang including O Promise Me The traditional nuptial instrument was played by Mrs Merle Sol and Cirde were ushers The bride wore orchid hat and corsage The couple are immediate family and intimate friends The bride is Hood College graduate and active in community and church work Rev Fravel is a graduate of Massanutten Academy Catawba College Theological Seminary of Lancaster Pa They will live at the parsonage Lovettsville Va Guests came from Baltimore Woodstock Lovettsville Brunswick Maretta Pa and Frederick County
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Trinity Evangelical and Reformed Church
Adamstown
Genevieve Thomas
Stephen A. Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Noah H. Fravel
Brunswick - Lovellsville
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Morgan R. W. Andreas
Raymond E. Wilhelm
Grace al and Reformed Church
Jack Bryce
Bethesda
deKeaven
Merler
Lewistown
Clyde Thomas
Frederick
Richard Fravel
Uniof Maryland
Baltimore
Thomas
Ad- Merle F. Sol
Cirde
Hood College
Frederick County
Fir of Thomas and Co
Feriex Trading Co
Revy. Frevel
Massanution Academy
Wood Va
Catawba College
Sali v
N.C
The
Theological Seminary
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Virginia
New England States
Fravel
Lovettsville
Woodstock
Brunswick
Maretta
Universal Service To Avoid War Not Win One
Maryland election officials prepare for a statewide recount to verify results for Senator OConor and D John Marker. Ballots will be rechecked in Queen Anne s Centreville Kent Easton Talbot and Denton while Baltimore County results await joint courthouse review. Western Shore counties may be counted after the Eastern Shore is finished, with remaining ballots in Dorchester Somerset Worcester and Worcester counties to be tallied later.
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Universal Service
Truman
Maryland
Eastern Shore
Shere
Queen Anne's County
Centrevile
Kent County
Estertown
Talbot County
Easton
Caroline County
Denton
Baltimore
Baltimore County
Senator O'Conor
D. John Marker
Walkersville
Oconor
Frederick
Dorchester
Somerset
WicoMico
Worcester
Truman Urges Universal Training To Back World Leadership
President Truman traveled by special train to Princeton for a bicentennial convocation and urged universal military training as vital to national welfare. He tied stronger government salaries and civilian training to attracting capable leaders for a larger public role. He warned that without moral leadership backed by strength free nations could falter against totalitarian pressure. A commission report on universal training awaits Congress with no action expected this session.
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Truman
Nate
Washington
Princeton University
Trua
Congress
U. S
Bruce Named Ambassador to Argentina
President Truman nominated James Bruce, Maryland dairy executive and director of multiple corporations, to be ambassador to Argentina succeeding George Messersmith. Bruce, 54, is vice president at National Dairy Products Corp and holds directorships at Commercial Credit, Maryland Casualty, and several other firms. The move signals a shift toward cordial U S Argentine relations amid resignations and policy reviews.
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Washington
Truman
James Bruce
Maryland Corporation
Argentina
George Bressersmith
Bruce
National Dairy Products Corporation
Messersmith and Spruille Braissistant
Republic
Commercial Credit Company
Maryland Casualty
Republic Steel Company
Nationa Dairy Products Company
Standard Gas and Electric Company
Can Airlines, Inc
Bayway Terminal Corp
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
General American Investors
Pennsylvania Coal and Ci Company
Utilities Equite: Corporation
American and Hawaiian
Areas Brace For Floods Across Mississippi River
Residents along the Mississippi River south of Keokuk brace for rising waters as flood conditions threaten levees. Coast Guard rescue plans are in place and the area prepares for the worst after warnings of historic flooding in the region.
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Keokuk
Mississippi River
Hers
Ianois
Coast Guard
Quincey
Canto
Three Youths Return Home From Runaway
Three brothers from High Ze near Laurel were picked up near feast night by Deputies George Crouse and Aus in Murray after fleeing their farm. They were Lee Souers Jr. 15, Sem Souers 1, and Sylvester J. 1? The youths received head and cold injuries but were treated and returned home. They had been visiting relatives and traveled around the area before surrendering to authorities. The incident occurred amid trial activity in the county court with Judge James Clark presiding.
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High Ze
Laurel
George Crouse
Ausin Murray
Lee Souers, Jr
Sem- Souers
Sylvester J
and Airs
Tod
Montevue
Weather forecast for Middle Atlantic New York area
Extended forecast for the Middle Atlantic and central New York shows temperatures 2 to 4 degrees below normal. Expect warmth Wednesday and Thursday, cooler Friday and Saturday, then warmer Sunday. Showers possible late Thursday and Friday.
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New York
I. P
Middle Atlantic
Central New
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