State Tax Cut Possible in Maryland 1934 Real Estate Tax Relief
Annapolis March 10 Gov McKeldin announced a possible half mil tax cut for 1934 as real estate values are revised upward by 20.4 million for 1952-54. The plan would drop the rate from 11.29 to 9.? cents, save 41 cents per hundred in value, and reduce school and civil defense budgets accordingly. lawmakers criticized the commission for slow, small annual increases despite higher market values.
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Annapolis
Permy
McKeldin
State Tax Commission
Commission
Ne. CP
Board of Revenue Estimates
House
Logan
Caroline
Tax Commission
Frederick County Tops in Dairy and Vegetable Output in 1950
Frederick County ranks among the nation’s top 100 counties in 1950 for sweet corn harvests and dairy products sold, based on U S Department of Commerce data. The county’s 4 482 acres of sweet corn placed 18th, and dairy sales reached 10 277 216, with 37 594 cows on farms. Maryland leaders include Carroll and Washington counties in various categories, while statewide 21 of 23 counties appear in the top 100. The report notes the impact of these rankings on local farming and management.
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Frederick County
United States
Committee For Conservation Now
U. S. Department of Commerce
Maryland
U. S
Frederick
Carroll County
Washington County
Bolivar notes social visits and upcoming events
Bolivar residents share illness updates and travel news including Mrs. Paul Rutherford ill with flu and Mrs. Marshall Parris hospitalized with pneumonia. Family visits occur from Arlington to Huntington as locals plan moves to New York and Florida. Local social events include a bridal celebration for Carolyn Jane McConnell, and a Lions Club fundraiser, with theatrical shows planned at Fire Hall and Harpers Ferry High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fields
Inlaw
Donald Fields
Huntington
W. Va
Punch
Bolivar
Raymond Luther Noland
U. S. Navy
Claude Noland
Trinidad
Mobile
Ala
Quonset Point
Patuxent Naval Air Base
Robert Hackley
Baltimore
Jack Hedican
Camp Hill
Martinsburg
Edgar Bartles
Hagerstown
Paul Bartles
John Taylor
Alstead
N. H
K. K. Cavalier
Florida
Cavalier
H. E. Benjamin
Silver Spring
J. E. Wolfe
Camp Hi
Nell Murphy
Pittsburgh
Reno Eaton
Ronnie
Howard Lemon
William Lancaster
Front Royal
Leon Edwards
Cora Chambers
Ely
Lewis Beek
Maude
Anna Harrison
Sandy Hook
J. H. McNeil
Cumberland
Oscar Will
Lewis D. Nichols
Washington, DC
Fire Company
Edwin Reynolds
Montie
Smithsburg
Edgar Jacobs
Lions Club
Harpers Ferry High School
Motorist 83 Guilty Of Driving Drunk In Hyattsville
In Hyattsville Maryland a 83 year old motorist was fined 1000 for driving drunk but the sentence was suspended on condition he never drives in Maryland again after wrecking his car into a pole. J A Dobson of Branchville faced charges of reckless driving driving without a license and lacking registration papers. a police witness quoted him saying this is my night howl. Trial Magistrate Theodore L Dharaga fined him ten dollars for reckless driving then levied the 1000 fine and suspended it. the last two charges were dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyattsville
Maryland
Charles William
Dobson
Theodore L' iDharga
Woman Robbed in Northeast Washington Home Heist
Four men forced entry at the home of Mrs. Andrew P Gordon 32 taking 130 in cash 100 in coins two watches and two rings as she and her 2 year old son Andrew Jr hid. Mrs Gordon later testified to police the men pried open a safe. one man received a six to 18 month sentence on a gambling charge.
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Washington
Andrew P. Gordon
Gordon
Andrew Jr
Babson Analyzes 1950s Economy and Truman Legacy
Babson Park Florida March 5 ex President Truman compared the 1952 boom to the Hoover era noting output has doubled since 1933 and agricultural gains. He stresses heavy government debt, subsidies, and relief programs while warning that perpetual prosperity is impossible and Korea boosted defense spending.
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Roger W. Babson
Babson Park
Fla
Truman
Congress
Harry Truman
Eisenhower
United States Treasury
Ree
New Pattern Of Farming May Double Production
Dr. H. J. Preblada predicted a new farming pattern using soil antibiotics could double U S farm production. He said antibiotics in soil may both suppress diseases and stimulate plant growth, potentially yielding two crops a year and easing hunger, though cost and rapid antibiotic disappearance in soil pose drawbacks.
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ST. Louis
H. J. Preblada
New York
National Farm Chemurgic Council
Preblada
U. S
Industrial Chemicals Company
Tan-Tivy Club Meets in Frederick March Meeting
The Tan-Tivy Club of Frederick held its bi monthly meeting on March 3 in the Kindergarten room at 22 South Market Street. Newly elected officers include Ernest Dorsey as president with Barbara Moray Katherine Burger Harold Waskey and Betty Fogie. An advertising committee was named and refreshments volunteers were chosen. next meeting set for March 19 at 7:30 PM.
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Frederick
South Market Street
Ernest Dorsey
Barbara Moray
Katherine Burger
Harold Waskey
Betty Fogie
Betty Fogle
Leonard Blumenauer
Ernest Dortsey
Leora Shook
Davis Bound Over in Milk Theft Case in Newton Abbott
Frederick Waiter Davis faces trial on charges of stealing two and a half gallons of milk from a neighbor in Newton Abbott England. Davis admitted the act saying the cow needed milking, as owner Davis testified the theft was witnessed.
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Newton Abbott
England
Frederick Waiter
Davis
Waiter Daniels
Wenner returns home after accidental shooting in Brunswick
Lovettsville residents report William Wenner recovering satisfactorily at home from injuries sustained in an accidental shooting in Brunswick. The community notes also cover church events led by Miss Frances Dysinger, guest speakers from Philadelphia, and meetings of the Woman's Missionary Society.
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Lovettsville
William Wenner
Brunswick
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Frances Dysinger
Philadelphia
Lutheran Church
Jefferson
Leslie Everhart
Bud Mann
McClain
John Snoots
Leon Connor
H. P. Nuttycomb
Richmond
P. F. Legard
AMVETS Post 2 to Examine Civil Defense Setup
At the March 19 meeting Frederick AMVETS Post 2 will review County Civil Defense organization. A CD unit representative will speak. Commanders Gosnell appointed Harold Culler Howard Walsh and Henry Gordon as new assistants for the remainder of the fiscal year. James Feaga, post finance officer, received a merit certificate for years of service and declined compensation.
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Amvets
Frederick Amvets
Commdr
Harry O. Gosnell
Harold Culler
Howard Walsh
Henry Gordon
Provost Marshall
Frederick
James Feaga
Feagaville
Feaga
Supreme Court to hear Bridges perjury case review
Washington reports West Coast labor leader Harry Bridges was granted Supreme Court review of his perjury conspiracy conviction for swearing he was 100 percent Communist when obtaining U S citizenship in 1945. He faced five years in prison and loss of citizenship, with the court not acting on citizenship appeal pending the perjury decision.
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Washington
Harry Bridges
Supreme Court
Bridges
United States
High Court
Clarksburg Community Notes Celebrate Birthdays Meetings and Easter Plans
Clarksburg residents marked Miss Shirley Bart s 15th birthday at home on Hammond's Drive. Local religious and school groups held meetings at Dickerson Church and Clarksburg School. A musicale directed by William Earl of Gaithersburg School entertained guests. W.S.C.S. will serve lunch at the Vincent farm sale. Youth Variety Show at the Clarksburg church hall features youths from six area churches. Nominating committee of the Clarksburg Methodist church set for Saturday. Mrs. Raymond Whipp celebrated a birthday with relatives. Lois Maxwell returns to class as arm heals. Easter sunrise service on Sugar Loaf Mountain 6 a.m. with three ministers and choir from Germantown, Dickerson and Clarksburg churches. An Easter 7 a.m. service is planned at Neelsville Presbyterian. P T A Spring Festival at Clarksburg School set for April 18 from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Harry Hickman
Point of Rocks
Lester Schutte
William Gross
Brunswick
Harvey Kines
Woman’s Missionary Society
Ladies Aid Society
The
Lutheran Church
P. F. Legard
Alma Heskett
Ladies Aid
Charles Town
L. P. Hickman
W. 5. Williams
Emory Frye
A. A. Beatty
W. J. Kite
W. A. Wade
H. W. Beatty
J. R. Shumaker
M. C. Filler
Fred Graham
Ernie Graham
W. B. Williams
Africa
Society of Bethany Lutheran Church of Brunswick
Clarksburg
Shirley Bart
Hammond's Drive
Methodist
Dickerson Church
William Earl
Gaithersburg School
W.S.C.S
Poolesville
Laytonsville
Cabin John
Rockville
Cedar Grove
Raymond Whipp
Kathaleen
Stanley Whipp
Roy Whipp
Pete
Bonnie
Lois Maxwell
Sugar Loaf
Jack G. Amman
Rasmus Hilliard
Don Griffith
Germantown
Dickerson
Neelsville Presbyterian Church
Parent Teacher Association
New Projects Outlined by Maryland Easter Seal Campaign
Dr Allen F Voshell chairman of the State Easter Seal Campaign outlined new projects by the Maryland Society for Crippled Children and Adults and affiliates. He urged Marylanders to buy Easter Seals mailed to them to renew hope for thousands not now aided.
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Maryland Society For Crippled, Children and Adults
Allen F. Voshell
Voshell
Camp Greentop
Employment stability noted in Maryland area says official
The Maryland Employment Service reports no unusual changes in the job market. Weather kept many construction workers off payrolls since last December and a recovery is expected as conditions improve. Camp Detrick shows a hiring freeze pending federal studies, while overall unemployment rises slowly in winter. Local labor shortages persist and skilled workers rely on out of area imports.
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Maryland Employment Service
Camp Detrick
Reinstatement Sought as President of Accelerated Transport Pony Express
J Edward Davey filed suit in Circuit Court to be reinstated as president of Accelerated Transport Pony Express Inc and to regain 50 percent stock. He claims ouster after Masser called a meeting Feb 19, new stock issued, Davey replaced, and Masser holds all shares. Court order restrains Masser from disposing of Davey’s stock pending decision.
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Hagerstown
J. Edward Davey
Foveal
Davey
Accelerated Transport —Pony Express Inc
Associated Truck Lines
New York
Harry G. Masser
Masser Motor Express
Masser
Joseph D. Mish
Zonta Club Members Highlight Growth and Plans
Zonta Club met at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with Mrs. Freda Doll presiding. New member Frances Bussard, a fertilizer wholesale distributor, was welcomed. guest Helen Solon, District II Governor, urged at least a 10 percent membership rise. She praised Frederick’s service, noted district growth from 711 to 762 members, and announced the next district conference October 16 to 18 in Washington. Frances Bussard will present a classification talk March 16. The club’s recent fashion show was a success and may be repeated next year.
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Zonta Club
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Freda Doll
Ken Hersperger
Frances Bussard
Helen Solon
Frederick
Statler Hotel
Washington
Grace Landauer
Cedar Waxwings Seen Roosting in Baker Park
The Bird Club of Elm Street School led by Mrs. Mabel J. Royler observed 100 to 1590 cedar waxwings migrating northward and roosting briefly on a hawthorn tree near the bandstand on A. Dulaney Avenue in Baker Park. The birds, described as among the most beautiful native to the area, were noted Tuesday morning.
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Baker Park
A. Dulaney Avenue
Bird Club
Elm Street School
Mabel J. Royler
Hawaii Statehood Bill Passes House Amid Politics
The House approved a bill to admit Hawaii as the 49th state by a 274 to 138 vote and sent it to the Senate. President Eisenhower supports it as Republicans and Democrats clashed over Alaska. Rayburn warned against rushing statehood, urging bills for both states be considered together.
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Washington
House
Hawaii
Union
Senate
Eisenhower
Alaska
Congress
Rayburn
Texas
Approve Cole as New Housing Head
The Senate approved Albert M. Cole as housing and home finance administrator by a 64 to 18 vote. Critics cited his 1949 House record against the public housing law, while supporters included Beall Byrd Gore Kefauver Robertson. Neely voted against, Kilgore was paired against confirmation.
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Washington
Senate
Albert M. Cole
Cooper
Tobey
Morse
Ore
Cole
House
Kansas
HHFA
Sens. Beall
R-Md
Byrd
D-Va
Gore
D-Tenn
Kefauver
Robertson
Neely
D-Wva
Sen
Kilgore
Taft Sees Substantial Changes to Taft Hartley Labor Law
Senator Taft said after a White House conference that substantial changes to the Taft Hartley act seem likely though no amendments will be drafted until hearings finish. The administration indicated it may not propose a bill soon, while Durkin noted possible recommendations after hearings. lawmakers discussed expanding the NLRB and requiring non Communist affidavits, with a Kansas City official proposing a complete reconstitution of the board.
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Washington
Sen
Taft
Ohio
White House
Eisenhower
House
Senate
Martin P. Durkin
Labor Department
McConnell
R-Py
House Labor Committee
Durkin
Congress
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
House Committee
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Powell GC. Groner
Kansas City Public Service Company
Grener
Weir
D-Minn
Groner
April 9 Deadline For Claim Filing In War Claims
Prisoners of war have until April 9, 1953, to file compensation claims with the War Claims Commission. Eligible Americans include WWI POWs treated inhumanely or forced to work against wishes, up to 1.50 per day. Surviving spouses also qualify under Public Law 303. Forms available through War Claims Commission and various veteran agencies.
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War Claims Commission
J. Glenn Beall
Washington
D. C
The
Veterans Administration
American Red Cross
Garbage Dumping Up At Meeting
At a county wide clean up meeting of the Clarksburg Community Association much discussion centered on garbage dumping along public roads. Officials doubt funds for a central dump. the development committee protested relocating Maryland Route 121 and noted plan changes. Harold Pease joined the committee, Ora Lake restocking was targeted, and a constitutional amendment was adopted on Edward Deets’ suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg Community Association
Maryland
Harold Pease
PTA
James R. King
Meddley’s
Whipp
Barr's
Raymond King
Henry Hough
Elbert Koontz
Roy Porterfield
Shirley Hess
Melvin Ambrose
Ora Lake
Edward Deets
W. C. Roce
Ora King
Charline
T. A. Jordan
Paul Burner
Wiliam Purdam
G. T. Martz
Drop Squeezes Broilers Raleigh NC
The general drop in farm prices reduces North Carolina broilers to near breakeven. Broilers costing 50 to 53 cents per pound to produce now bring about 38 cents a pound, according to North Carolina State College Marketing specialist W. Williams. Competition strains other broilers and the drop in beef prices drive the trend. he urges more efficient broiler practices to combat the situation.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
North Carolina State College
W. Williams
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