Frederick to host first Key stamp sale August 9
Announcement from the Post Office Department states Frederick has been chosen as the site for the first sale of Francis Scott Key memorial stamps on August 9. Congressman Beall notes this caps years of local effort begun in 1944 and follows meetings with Postmaster General Lawler and local officials. The event coincides with a 50th anniversary dinner for the Key Memorial unveiling at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, with Frederick preparing additional staff and canceling machines for the sale.
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Washington
Ost Ofice Department
Fredrick
Glenn Beall
Beall
Post Office Department
Frederick
Baltiere
Ft. McHenry
Bowers
Francis Scott Key
Mt. Olivet
Jesse M. Donaldson
Mrr. Mower
Frederick d
Packinghouse Workers Strike Shuts Major Plants nationwide
Chicago and cities across the country saw a 12:01 a m strike of CIO United Packing House Workers. About 100 000 workers were called out, halting operations at major and independent meat plants while roughly 150 000 others remained at work. President Truman urged restraint but the 27 member executive committee ordered the walkout to proceed after a board of inquiry began investigating the wage dispute.
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Chicago
CIO
Truman
CIO United Packing House Workers of America
AFL Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union
Agree Threat To Peace Exists In Palestine
New York reports that the United States Russia and France agreed in principle that a threat to peace exists in Palestine. The March date is unclear but the statement confirms international concern and call for action.
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Palestine
New York
United States
Russia
France
Britain Cuts Meager Meat Ration Again in War Economy
London reports Britain trims its meager fresh meat ration again. From next Sunday the weekly allowance, previously four pence worth of fresh meat, is reduced to ten pence with most of the value shifted to canned corned beef. The ministry cites dwindling cattle and sheep herds as the reason for the additional cut.
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Britain
London
Food Ministry
Red Cross quota surpassed in Frederick County drive
Jacob R. Ramsburg chairing the Special Gifts Committee reports the county fund drive surpassed its Special Gifts quota of 1890 with subscriptions totaling 1930 and a county tally of 6188.15 by noon. Braddock district led by Mrs. E D McCain surpassed its 150 goal by 136.75 to 286.75.
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Jacob R. Ramsburg
Frederick County
Red Cross Fund
Daniel J. Thomas
Mr. Ramsburg
Braddock
E. D. McCain
Nevin T. R. Walker
Oitho J. Keller
Robert L. Smith
Smith
Slight Budget Cut Proposed for Agriculture Department
Washington March 16 The House Appropriations committee urged a 42 percent cut in the Agriculture Department's 635 332 480 budget for next year while approving 543 421 453 in new cash. The panel also recommended 65 900 000 for the school lunch program and 400 000 090 in loan authority for the Rural Electrification Administration. The bill provides 150 00 900 to pay farmers for soil conservation this year under the AAA program and 225 000 900 for 1949 crop year. The total 543 421 453 is 99 105 198 below the department's current year allocation and 91 911 627 under Truman's proposed budget. A 65 000 000 cash cut for the school lunch program remains a major adjustment. The bill will go to the House for debate later this week.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Bouse Appropriations Committee
Rural Electrification Administration
AAA
Truman
Pawer
House
Would-Be Thieves Enter Lumber Yard Office
Overnight intrusion at the J. P. Karn Inc timber yard on East Fourth Street left no loot. Police, led by Lieut. R. O. Six, found a broken rear window, a shattered front door glass, and signs of entry but no cash or stolen items. The men fled after failing to access the building's interior.
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J. P. Karn Inc
Jumber Yard Ofice
East Fourth Street
R. O
Water Test Stations On Monocacy River Set Up
State Department of Research and Education has established several water test stations along the Monocacy river. State Senator Edward D. Storm announced more stations may follow. Tests will run throughout the year to assess water quality and factors behind the apparent decline in life along the river.
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Monocacy
State Department of Research and Education
Edward D. Storm
Storm
Veto Merger Of Jail And Montevue In Frederick County
County commissioners consider merging the jail and Montevue at the almshouse site. State admin support and possible laws allowing regional alms houses are discussed. Fireproofing work at Montevue proceeds, and a road improvement near Fritztown in Harrisville area is sought for school access.
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Freder
A. Great Hooner
John B. Funk
Hooper
Charles F. Bowers
Montevue
Thomas J. Crum
Eugene W. Pruitt
Roger H. Willard
Fritztowna
Harrisvile
Frederick County
Sir Willard
Roads Board
Warm Spell Mirrors Mild March With Showers Logged
Last night reached 53 degrees with scattered showers and a 69 degree reading the day before. Local observer notes the brief warm spell may approach 70 before cooler trends tomorrow while 0.04 inch of rain helped curb field fire damage as fire crews monitored the afternoon. In Washington, March 16, the House Judiciary committee approved a constitutional amendment to allow popular vote for President and Vice President.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Daylight Time Action Nears in Frederick City
City officials led by Mayor Lloyd C Culler consider adopting daylight saving time to align with Hood College schedules and local programs. Invitations, railroad timetables, and radio broadcasts rely on a decision, with several area cities already moving to fast time. A farmers dinner tonight at the Key hotel discusses rural urban relations amid the daylight time question.
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Frederick
Lloyd C Culler
Hood College
Hood
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Hagerstown
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Frederick County Farm Bureau
Bones Identified As Those Of Missing Man Cumberland
The remains of William Dia, 24, found on a mountainside near Cumberland West City limits, are identified. Dentists in Meyersdale confirmed the ID from dental work. Accidental death ruled. Dia disappeared last August after a minor Cumberland car crash. Odorless skeletal discovery by two local youths near Willis Mountain.
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Cumberland
William Dia
Dia
William P. Corer
Meyersdale
H. V. Deming
Lester Bohrer
Earl Folk
Willis Mountain
Baltimore and Ohio
Princess Recovers in Scotland Speech to 30000 Scots
Princess Margaret, ill after an all night trip to Glasgow, recuperates enough to deliver a speech to about 30,000 waving Scots. Royal visit follows health scare during celebrating Marca 19 events.
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Glasgow
Margaret
Scotland
Tax On Oleo Retained By 16-10 Vote
Washington reports the House Agriculture committee voted 16 to 10 to shelve repeal legislation on federal oleomargarine taxes. Chairman Hope R Kans said no bills will go to the floor this session. some seek a discharge petition needing 218 signatures. Taxes include 10 cents per pound on colored oleo retail, 0.25 cents on uncolored, and annual licenses for manufacturers and wholesalers.
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Washington
House Agriculture Committee
Hope R-Kans
Conpres
House
Brothers Seek to Buy Rogers Farm in Buckeystown
Two brothers filed petitions in Equity Court seeking to exercise option under their father Charles A. Rogers will to purchase the 202 acre Rogers farm and improvements in Buckeystown district. They argue life estate kept sale from occurring. disputes over price and succession. A hearing is set for March 23.
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Equity Court
Charles Arunah Rogers
Buckeystown
James A. Rogers
This City
T. Hartley Rogers
Equity
Charles A. Rogers
Eutaw Place
T. Hartley
D. Princeton
Lfe
James A
Hartley Rogers
Western Germany Likely In Marshall Plan Aid
Paris officials report a committee of experts recommended including western Germany in the Marshall Plan. The move, seen as likely to pass at the conference, would involve occupation authorities and German advisers in deliberations while Germans have no voting power. A U.S. delegation led by Harry Labouisse will aid consultations.
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Paris
Germany
U.S. Treasury
Senate
Spain
Portugal
Franco
Britain
France
Europe
Harry Labouisse
State Department
Committees Of Bar Selected In Frederick County
Frederick County Bar Association luncheon approves zoning map questions and Appoints committees. City Attorney Zimmerman and City Engineer Walter to review use district boundaries before April adoption. Committees cover social planning, constitution revision, historical attorney list, judicial selection, legislation, ethics enforcement, unauthorized practice, and more.
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Frederick County Bar Association
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Richard E. Zimmerman
W. Raymond Walter
Charles McMathias
Alton ¥. Bennett
E. Austin James
Zimmerman
Montgomery County Bar, Association
Sherman P. Bowers
William M. Storm
Holden S. Felton
W. Clinton BicSherry
Thomas Glass
Bennett
Arthur D. Willard
Storm
Patrick
Schnauffer
Edward D. Storm
Robert E. Clapp
George R. Dennis
Walter E. Linn
John L. Routzahn
Frederick County
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
Edward S. Delaplaine
Parsons Newman
John RB. Fitzpatrick
W. Jerome
Amos A Holter
T. West Clagee
Rosenstock
Mathias and
Dames
Mr McSherry
E. D. Storm
C. Clifton Viris
Clapp
F. Zimmerman
H. Kieffer Dewauier
Messrs
Nikirk
D. Princeton Buckey
Edward J. Smith
Charles A. Price
Stewart H. Brown
Headaches of a Democracy as Russia Tangles World
James Marlow argues in The Nation Today that the U S faces foreign and domestic headaches. Russia’s expansion, the Marshall Plan, aid to Greece and Turkey, Chiang Kai-shek, and domestic inflation and a heated campaign all test democratic resolve. The piece notes uncertainty over how to stop Moscow and how to fix prices while elections loom.
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James Marlow Washington
United States
Russia
Europe
Greece
Turkey
Chiang Ka
Shek’s
Chiang
Truman
Henry Wallace
Lacy Assails Judge's Action In Sales Tax Case
Towson March 16 State Comptroller James J Lacy called a Baltimore County case disgraceful for releasing Philip Ellis a nightclub owner on bond after a guilty plea to Maryland sales tax violations The judge said Ellis did not intend to evade the tax and ordered $700 in taxes plus a $356 penalty The Comptroller warned that lax enforcement harms all taxpayers and noted this was the first criminal conviction in a court of record under the state.
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Towson
James J. Lacy
Lacy
John B. Gentrum
Philip Ellis
Baltimore County
Gontrum
Ellis
Strife in Palestine Prompt UN Warning and Peace Hopes
The United Nations Palestine Commission warns of strife bloodshed and chaos in the Holy Land as it reports to the Security Council amid stalled talks. After days of fruitless consultations the major powers urge a pause in fighting while seeking renewed peace efforts. Military tasking coherence across Army Navy and Air Force is reported as a general accord is reached.
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New York
United Nations Palestine Commission
Holy Land
Five-Nation Commission
Security Council
Palestine
Commission
U. N
Washington
Defense
Forrestal
High Command
Army
Navy
Air Force
Crisis Talk By Truman Wednesday Sparks World Affairs Debate
President Truman set to address a joint session at 12:30 PM amid World events and speculation on Soviet expansion and defense pacts. lawmakers consider possible moves toward Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and potential Italian election impact. Sweden reportedly weighs stronger defenses as threats of war rise. State Department signals Italy may lose Marshall Plan aid if it leans Communist.
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Congress
Man Repoers
Ryan
Senate
House
Sr Pater
Winter House
Truman
Suzekese
Italy
Turkey
Sweiles
Stockholm
Gustav V
Staf
State Department
No Move To Halt Miners Work Stoppage
Pittsburgh report on a mushrooming soft coal walkout as 210,000 workers, over half of the nation’s soft coal miners, join in support of John L. Lewis for a $100 monthly pension. UMW members in Illinois quit. 11 other states see large stoppages. mediation officials seek ways to end the strike.
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Pittsburgh
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Illinois
Washton
U. S
Truman
UMW
Lewis
Indusa
41 Japs Are To Be Hanged In Yokohama Trial
A U S military tribunal sentenced 41 former Japanese men to be hanged for wartime atrocities. Two others were given hard labor terms, including 20 years and five years. The defendants included Vernon TL Tebo of Pensacola and Warren H. Lord of Forest Hills. An airman, Robert Tuggie of Brownwood, was reportedly bayonetted after capture.
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Yokohama
Sen
Defense Aitormers
U. S
Navy
Li Vernon TL Tebo
Pensacola
Fla
Warren H. Lord
Forest Hills
Robert Tuggie
Brownwood
Tex
Pacific Island
Tuggie
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John L. Creeger
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