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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1948
Page
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Orchardists warned that record March warmth could trigger a third straight 50-degree day before a cooldown, advancing peach and apple buds. While maples and lilacs are in full bloom, growers fear a frost could nip early growth. forecasts call for 40s tonight and around 60 tomorrow with occasional showers.
Washington March 22 The House Appropriations committee recommended an immediate grant of 55 600 000 to tide over Austria France and Italy until long range foreign aid legislation becomes law The package includes 500 000 000 for tax refunds and 125 000 for Indian relief The 55 600 000 sum matches the President’s request and follows 527 000 000 appropriated last year for winter relief The committee warned the 522 000 000 will be exhausted by March 25 with no funds left for aid until a European recovery bill is enacted It also noted 60 60 will meet the President in explanation of Indian relief funding and warned of real suffering and possible starvation among Indians unless Congress acts promptly
The market moved at its fastest pace in nearly a year with uneven trends. Early heavy trading slowed the ticker to lag three minutes, the first such delay since last March. Gains up to six points appeared broad by midday while several pivots slipped into negative territory. Wood thwarted in jail attempt after convict Roy Arnold Wood’s reported self harm attempt.
The piece imagines a Truman or Marshall approach to the early Cold War crisis. It weighs options from delaying action to issuing statements, notes Bevin's warning of impotence, and argues for strengthening U S defenses without nuclear use. It calls for renewed Congress support for universal military service and a million-man draft, plus ERP and a European recovery program.
Gen Lucius D Clay states the United States will remain in Berlin under four power oversight. He notes Russians boycott meetings of Allied Control Council and hints at future American leadership when rotating chairmanship shifts next month. Officials question whether Moscow plans a full break and a Communist controlled German government.
March 22 in Tel Aviv the Jewish National Council is expected to proclaim a Jewish state in Palestine to defend itself with Jewish arms. David Ben Gurion states a Jewish state has come into being and will be defended. A provisional committee of 32 already appointed would run the government pending international recognition.
Louis Bromfield, author and farmer, will speak at the Maryland Friends of the Land conservation rally tomorrow. He will discuss Grass Land Farming at the one day event featuring Governor Lane, Paul W. McKee of the Maryland Water Pollution Control Commission, and Alfred H. Williams of the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank.
A Finnish delegation arrived in Moscow to negotiate with the Soviet Union amid a large turnout of Moscow's diplomatic corps at Leningrad station. Foreign Minister C. J. A. Enckeil led the talks, greeted by First Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky and other Soviet dignitaries. One arrest was docketed overnight as Preston Byrd of 225 Phebus avenue was arrested on disturbing the peace charges and summoned to a hearing.
An explosion wrecked Iraq Street in Haifa’s Arab center today. Police reported two Jewish trucks loaded with explosives detonated, damaging buildings for blocks and leaving many casualties feared among Arabs. Earlier, Haganah sources said twenty Arabs and four Jews were killed at Nizanim.
President Truman warns world is in a critical phase as communism spreads while Secretary of State Marshall argues democracy slows action. The piece outlines the democratic process, the Marshall plan, congressional delays, and the political pressures of an election year affecting urgency and potential military and training draft steps.
A 13 year old girl named Dolly Van Duren rode in on her horse to rein in a belligerent bull that blocked Route 6 for about thirty minutes. The bull cow and two calves refused to move as irate drivers honked and shouted. Dolly shouted seat and the animals moved off prompting traffic to resume.
Belgrade protests the western plan to restore Trieste to Italy while not rejecting the proposal itself. Tito's government accuses the three powers of pre election manipulation and warns such action fuels chauvinist hatred and unsettles European peace. Diplomats note possible Soviet plans and Western timing in the Trieste dispute.
Associate Judge Patrick M Schnauffer heard a dispute over whether fixtures on a 292 acre New Market district farm passed with sale for 25000 to Edward M McClain near Monrovia. Tenants Mr and Mrs Jesse Burall claim certain items as their personal property and temporary injunction was granted to prevent removal until final order.
Pravda in Moscow called President Truman's congressional address a panic policy and blamed election managers for creating anti-communist war hysteria. The editorial framed the speech as diverting attention from domestic economic troubles and the administration's overall policy failures.
Local Maryland forecasts from the Associated Press note considerable cloudiness and cooler conditions across Washington Allegany and Garrett counties with showers and thundershowers this afternoon and tonight. Highs reach the upper 70s to around 86 and lows trend in the upper 40s to mid 50s with variable cloudiness and a cooler trend tomorrow.
The Hood College Town Hall group hosted an afternoon seminar on Our Inalienable Rights with moderator Dr Olive J. Reddick and speakers Carl Bassett Francis Adams Henson Virginia Lewis Mrs Robert Loews Kenneth Walker and Mrs James Wechsler. They debated defining civil liberties and key issues including free nations versus totalitarianism speech rights and loyalty programs and government inquiries into private opinions.
Washington reports the House Foreign Affairs committee warned that the survival of the United States is at stake in the drive to halt Communism and aid Europe and China. A $6.205 billion bill to support Western Europe, China, Greece, and Turkey was sent to the House Rules Committee for quick floor action with passage expected next week.
Washington witnesses a push for universal military training to build a stockpile of time for rapid mobilization. Dr. Karl Compton, chairing the presidential committee, testifies that 1,600 hours per trainee are needed, arguing that time is running out for modern war readiness. The Senate panel weighs President Truman’s draft plan amid cold war questions.
Thomas H. Smith colored about 55 was wounded by his own trap on the Kingman Brewster estate near Catoctin Furnace. He was admitted in fair condition to Frederick Memorial Hospital with a gunshot wound to his right hand after setting the trap to deter trout rustlers. State Trooper Kenneth Bond said the gun was fired into the air to scare trespassers. The incident occurred about 6 30 Sunday evening.
An Autocar tractor trailer stolen in York Pennsylvania was abandoned on a South Market Street hill after police recovered it. Owner R J Eichelberger of York learned the vehicle contained no heavy cargo and was left with fuel on board. Also noted is a sighting of a flock of geese over the city near West Third Street heading north at around 6 20 p m.
October forecast from The People London predicts Princess Elizabeth will be a mother this October. Buckingham Palace echoed the typical no comment, while the paper noted possible cancellation of public engagements in coming weeks to prepare for the event.
Premier De Gasperi and French Foreign Minister Bidault spoke for three hours in Crea near Turin about a United States of Europe. Bidault announced that the Western powers propose returning Trieste to Italy, a move that could influence the Italian elections and reshape Adriatic peace prospects.
A meeting at the M C A tonight at 7 34 will select ten boys under 17 by March 28 to form Maryland’s team for the Amvets national teen age basketball tournament in Washington from Thursday to Saturday. Thomas Glass, National Basketball Committee man, invites interested players. Travel and all expenses are paid with chaperones. The local attorney serves on the arranging committee.
Washington March 22 Senator Tobey R NH said today federal rent controls will die next week unless the House drops its home rule provision He also predicted Senate and House conferees will reach an agreement implying he expects House to yield Tax collections greater Baltimore March 22 Maryland tax receipts run about a third higher since last July than in the same period last year
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