Parasites to Fight Corn Borer in County Areas
County officials expand biological control as Henry R. Shoemaker reports two parasite colonies in Buckeystown and Frederick to attack the corn borer. Spore dust applied on farms targets beetles, with traps planned to monitor beetle presence and impact.
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Henry R. Shoemaker
Buckeystown
Frederick Distri
Markland E Ice
Shoemaker
Jerse
Nounced Inter
Damerge
Gold Or Grief Cargo Now Awaiting Analysis
Three tons believed to be ambergris aboard the American freighter Stern Guide, docked in Philadelphia, awaits analysis to determine value. If confirmed, the cargo could be worth about 230 000 dollars, subject to a 23 percent import tax and duties. Capt Frank Santina and customs officers prepared to sample and verify the substance.
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Philadelphia
Stern Guide
Azores
Frank Santina
Jocel
Tore Arbergris
Installations at Keysville and weather notes
Rev Richard i ish of Advent Church York Pa to be installed Sunday at Keysville Lutheran church at 3 pm. Forecaster reversed forecast from warm to cloudy conditions. Frederick weather edge of rainfall reported. Police listed arrest overnight Martin Ropp Frederick Junction charged with intoxication at hearing.
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Keysville
Richard i. Ish
Ser Lutheran Church
Frederick
Pennsylvania
Martin Ropp
Frederick Junction
Cificer Eli Carty and Hele
Concrete Deck Nearing Completion on Sandy Host Bridge
Concrete for the new Sandy Host bridge over the Po Tomac ver nears completion with the deck about two thirds finished. McLean Contracting Company of Baltimore, a Bethlehem Steel sub-contractor, leads the work as forms and flooring proceed in sections. Primers began on the superstructure steel yesterday and will continue while cement arrival delays slow progress.
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Po- Tomac
McLean Contracting Company
Baltimore
Maryland
V i
Virginia
Shenandoah Riv
Harpers Ferry
Boliver W.va
New Standards Set By Md Welfare Board
Baltimore June 18 The State Board of Public Welfare announced new standards intended to reduce welfare expenditures and distribute funds more equitably The two year budget aims to cut aid in counties including Allegany and Ga Montgomery and to adjust benefits to a monthly level in many areas governor Lane endorses the reform and the plan details are discussed in the welfare department records
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Baltimore
State Board of Public Welfare
Inday
Elfare
Public Welfare
Welfare Department
Governor Lane
Re County and Biogomery
Allegany and
Social Security Tax Frozen For Two Years
Russell S. Davis, chairman of the unemployment compensation board, told Governor Lane that there has been little variation in idle benefits paid during the past month. The article discusses a freeze on the Social Security tax for two years and a proposed increase from one to two percent, impacting employers and payrolls.
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Russell S. Davis
Unemployment Compensation Board
Marriage Licenses Decline Shifts in Local Totals
The record of marriage licenses shows a drop from the previous year with June totals far below the June 1946 figure. Officials report the month’s issuance lagging, with the first half of June unlikely to reach the earlier month’s total. The text notes overall lower activity compared with last year.
Davis Receives Life Term for Murder Charge
The 32-year-old Kingsport man, Davis, was given life in prison after being found guilty of first degree murder in the death of Florence McAlister, 29, whose body was found near Burtonsville. The case stemmed from an argument on Thanksgiving night and involved Davis fleeing to Tennessee in a car. Judge William A. Huster sentenced him after a three day trial with final motions withdrawn by his attorneys.
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Kingsport
William A. Huster
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Davis
Cony Gay
Florence McAlister
Burtonsville
TheAllister
Tennessee
Memphis
Paul B. Myles
Liu Bushong
Huster
Governor Cheltenham Visit Surprises Cheltenham School for Boys
Governor Lane conducted an unannounced three hour inspection of two of the Cheltenham School for Boys buildings, with staff arriving after the surprise tour. He aims for immediate improvements and will coordinate a joint meeting of the Cheltenham board of managers and the State Welfare Department to prepare a full report.
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Cheltenham
Govierror Lane
Cheltenham School For
Cheltenham School
Lene
R. H. Harris
Harris
Cheltenham Board of Managers
State Welfare Department
Summers to Represent Grocers in California Delegation
Ruth Summers, secretary of the Independent Retail Federation Distributors of Frederick, leaves today for San Francisco to attend the forty eighth annual National Association of Retail Grocers convention as a delegate from the local grocers' association. She is the senior delegate. Howard Windsor is also listed as a delegate. The Baltimore-bound party will depart this evening from the local association.
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Ruth Summers
Frederick
San Catif
National Association Retail Grote
Grocers’ Association
Is Summers
Howard Windsor
Jocal Asso Gas
Baltimore
National
Paris
State approves bids on hefty construction bonds
Annapolis bids on state construction bonds to value $9.62540 million will be opened Monday by the governing board of public works. Secretary Joseph O C McCusker announced the plan amid the ruling process.
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Annapoli
Arvland Board of Public
Joseph O'C McCusker
Senate to pass Bulwinkle rail rate bill today
Oppon ents concede the Senate will approve the revised Bulwinkle rail rate bill but say they rely on a presidential veto to prevent the measure from becoming law.
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Syngton
Oppon‘ents
Senate
France and Britain Back Plan for European Recovery
France and Britain agreed to convoke a European economic commission to plan recovery and reconstruction with American aid. Georges Bidault and Ernest Bevin led talks after lunch at the French Foreign Ministry, aiming to draft a coordinated program and invite the Soviet Union to participate. The cabinet gave indirect approval to the Franco British alliance pact signed in March and directed Bidault to London to exchange ratifications.
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France
Britain
European Economic Commission
George C. Marshall
Soviet Union
Jon
Georges Bidault
Ernest
Marshall
Europe
Harvard University
Herve Alphand
Vincent Auriol
Bevin
Bidault
Dunkevaue
London
Biddault
Neighbor Shoots After Beating His Children to Death
Florida June scene reports a cafe owner Chris Russell confessed to beating his two children Peggy and John Russell to death then firing at next door neighbors Walter Wolfe and his wife in their real estate office. Russell allegedly blamed the Wolfes for his troubles before attempting suicide as detectives arrived.
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Fla
ePi
John L. Deas
Chris Russell
Deas
Peggy Russell
John Russell
Airs
Walter Wolfe
Russel
B. Poppelauer
Russell
Ore
Wolfe
Normal Operations At Chrysler Plant Detroit
June 11 report notes ongoing operation at the Chrysler DeSoto plant with 2,240 Ford Motor Co foremen and about 3900 indirect workers affected. Labor dispute centers on contract procedures and material use.
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Detroit
DeSoto
Utaw-Ciio
Miotors Corp
Ford Motor Co
For America
Inres
Long Charge Heard In Snyder Estate Suit
The Circuit Court held a long charge this morning before Presiding Judge James Clark in the third trial of suits against the estate of Jesse O. Snyder. Jury heard testimony concluding Tuesday.
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Jesse O. Snyder
Haggerstown
James Clark
Globe Circling Plane Lands With Three Engines
A Pan American World Airways globe circling plane arriving at London airport with only three engines after a 1 hour 20 minute flight from Shannon Ireland. The party included American editors and publishers visiting Lord Beaverbrook and Atlee in London for a 12 hour meeting.
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London
Erican Tditers
Shannon
Eire
Tde
Atlee
Lord Beaverbrook
Ex Press
Evening Standard
FBI Arrests Two In Motor Theft Ring
Federal investigators report two men arrested in a southwest Virginia motor theft scheme tied to Thompson’s Motor Company in Pennington Gap. Charles Thompson and his son Cecil allegedly used false ownership papers to sell about 200 late model cars seized from Kentucky Tennessee Indiana and Ohio to dealers and private buyers. Cars traced as stolen were delivered to Pennington Gap where jumper coils concealed the theft. James W Brown and Col. Charles W Woodson announced the charges and detention details.
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Bristol
Pennington Gap
Do. W. Brown
Federal Bureau of Iotion
Richmond
Charles W. Woodson
Virginia State Police
Charles Thompson
Wisc
Cecil
Brown
Browen
Thompson's Motor Company
Thompsons
Kentucky
Tennessee
Indiana
Ohio
Motor Company
Virginia
Southwest
Zinia
Kingsport
Pennington Gap Motor Company
Thompson
Call Volunteers To Battle Flood Waters Oakville
In June 18 appeals were made for extra troops and volunteers to combat flood waters from the Iowa river reaching a record height of 16.5 feet and forcing evacuation of about 400 residents. Children and the elderly were moved from their homes under orders from Mayor O. R. Johnson and Sheriff Robert Lewis as Red Cross and State Guardsmen requested trucks boats and additional manpower. Guardsmen were dispatched from Des Moines and Wewton to flood areas.
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Oakville
SP1
Iowa River
Iowa
O. R. Johnson
Robert Lewis
Red Cross
Des Moines
Wewton
Progress Against Ship Strike Slows Move to End Tieup
Report notes repeated talks between labor and management yielded progress but no settlement. Cooks and stewards refuse to sign sailing articles, causing a West Coast ship tieup while East Gulf ships remain immobilized. Embargoes on freight to ports threaten rail movement. America liner sailing delayed. Baltimore picket line allows S S James A Drain to sail under old terms.
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Enterad Jshippe Ag
Johns
Nat Mer
San Francisco
Joseph Curran
National Martine Union
United States
America
New York Harbor
American Association of Railroads Iato
Baltimore
S. S. James
Collision on East Patrick street aired before magistrate
A collision on East Patrick street near Water street was heard by Magistrate Alkor Bennett. Walter R. Newton was found guilty of recklessness while Howard L. Shade of Innsburg West Virginia was acquitted of failing to hand signal.
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East Patrick Street
Water Street
Alkor
Bennett
Peoples Court
Walter R. Newton
Howard L. Shade
Ofinsburg
W. Va
Newton Bus
Gis
Chestnut Grove
Sundar
le Ralph
Ben
Gas Shortage In August And Fuel Oil Deficiency In Winter
Washington reports a looming gas shortage in August and fuel oil deficits this winter. officials cite lack of tank cars pipelines and refining capacity. demand for liquefied petroleum gas moves to market is hampered. Ball and Krug note refinery shutdowns and transportation gaps risk motorists shortages across midwest states.
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Ball Sai
Ondiams
Indiana
Michigan
Oklahoma
Kansas
Hrur
Middle West
Toledo
Ohio
Vo Ang
New Rent Control Step in Taft Era Legislation Gains Outline
Washington report outlines a rent control law shift affecting landlords and tenants. It notes area directors may lift ceilings, permit increases for hardship, and allows evictions for specific causes with court action. It also describes old law limits, new loopholes, and lease-based rent boosts up to thirteen percent under certain conditions.
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James Marlow Washington
Jane
Tru
Pune
Meless
Tacal Eiti
Beard Wall Real Bees
Hiton
Opa
Message Friday On Labor Bill
President delays weekly briefing to craft a message to Congress on the labor bill. Aides say communications volume, including telegrams and letters, signals strong debate with a possible veto. Supporters and opponents push for action as Senate action looms.
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Congress
Eben Avrers
Los
Avers
Etranes
Senate
Practitioners 50 Years Westminster Medals Awarded
Carroll County Medical Society honors three physicians for reaching half a century of service. Dr J J Stewart of Westminster has 62 years practice, Dr J E Bush of Hampstead 51 years, and Dr Charles R Foutt 50 years.
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Westminster
Carroll County Medical Society
J. J. Stewart
J. E. Bush
Hampstead
Charles R. Foutt
Greece and United States Move Toward Aid Accord
The Greek government outlines recovery plans and seeks American support. Washington confirms congressional authorization and notes accepting Greek assurances. Ambassador Lincoln MacVeigh is authorized to negotiate a formal assistance agreement in Athens, part of a 400 million dollar Greek Turkish program with 300 million for relief and military aid to Greece.
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Congress
Greece
United States
Lincoln MacVeigh
Athens
Truman Hints Uniform Auto Law Needed
President Truman urged uniform auto licensing and stricter driver regulation at the opening of the Highway Safety Conference. He noted a sharp decline in traffic fatalities but said the toll remains high and called for federal state cooperation to improve licensing, prevention programs, and safer streets.
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Washington
Tolman
Truman
Congress
Mare
United States
Garbage collection moves to Thursday mornings in Linden Hits area
George E. Davis, city garbage superintendent, announced that the Linden Hits area will have Thursday morning pickups. Earlier efforts to shift all new zones to Wednesday were unsuccessful, with Wilson Avenue still on Wednesday. Residents are urged to place ashes in the yard waste system in a satisfactory manner.
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Linden Hits
George E. Davis
City Hits
Wilson Avenue
Davis
Secc
Market Pattern Uneven
The New York market ended on an uneven note as trading concluded in a pattern described by reporters. Analysts cited mixed results across sectors with some stocks dipping while others rose marginally.
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New York
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