County Roads Bill sparks talks on raises and public access
Reports indicate a proposed amendment to a Roads Bill would pay county commissioners 1200 annually from the Roads Board funds in addition to their 1500 salaries, boosting their authority over roads. The measure faces constitutional questions and votes on public meeting provisions while decisions on other amendments loom.
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Board of County Missioners
Funds of Roads Board
Sales
Cortoners
Ial
Press Oads Board
Littl
Countgineer
Pegs Board
Aator Ramsburg
E House
Carroll County
Nee
Carroll
Carsounty Welfare Board
Jty
House
Senate
Perkins to Speak on The Impact of Modern Living
Clifton T. Perkins, Maryland mental hygiene commissioner, will address Frederick County Tuberculosis Public Health Association at 8 p.m. April 6 at the M M C A auditorium. Edwin Sponseller reports the topic will explore the impact of atom living on individuals. Perkins previously led Massachusetts mental health programs and now heads Maryland’s state mental health efforts. The event includes a public session and a premeeting dinner at the Francis Key Hotel with association officers and directors invited.
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Clifton T. Perkins
Mary
Frederick
Frederick County
Perkins
Maryland
Massachusetts
TB and
Francis Key Hotel
Neety
City and Railroad Agree On Street Work Near Tracks
City officials and Pennsylvania Railroad representatives held an on the spot conference described as very satisfactory by Mayor Elmer F. Munshower. The plan includes heavier rails replacing old ones in areas along the east street near the tracks, plus installation of street switches to replace risky old types. Temporary patching will be followed by paving improvements as the railroad maintains the street.
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Elmer F. Munshower
Pennsylvania Railroad
Emmett R. Bowlus
Clyde M. Roney
Donald B. Rice
W. Raymond Walter
N. Li Pleckenstine
Wilmer Wallace
Patrick Street
Seventh Street
East Street
Bulldozer Accident Injures Brunswick Man at Liberty School
George Harwood aged 41 of Brunswick, employed by Earl H. Cline, suffered a severe leg injury when his leg became caught in a bulldozer track during grading work at Liberty High School. He had a below knee amputation at Frederick Memorial Hospital and is expected to recover.
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Liberty High School
George Harwood
Brunswick
Earl H. Cline
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Harwood
Liberty School
Braddock Heights Man Fined for Firing Rifle on Public Road
Braddock Heights resident Richard Seachrist was found guilty of firing a rifle on a public highway after shooting ground hogs from a moving car. He paid a $10 fine. charge of carrying a loaded rifle was not pressed. State Trooper Whitney filed the complaint based on Eugene Webber’s report of a car passing and a bullet striking a mailbox.
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Braddock Heights
Edward J. Smith
Peoples Court
Richard Seachrist
Seachrist
M. J. Whitney
Eugene Webber
Knoxville
Webber
United States seeks common view on 38th Parallel
Secretary Acheson said the United States seeks a common point of view with allies on the 38th Parallel issue. He stated no new authority is needed for United Nations forces to cross the old boundary between North and South Korea. He noted consultation with nations with troops in Korea and coordination with General MacArthur.
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Washington
Acheson
United States
United Nations
North
South Korea
U. S
Korea
Douglas MacArthur
Maryland oysters more legalized by senators plan
Eleven Maryland senators led by D An ne Arundel’s Phipps push a resolution to legitimize oysters caught by dredging or tonging by churches charities and state party-goers The plan would authorize permits for state craft to dredge and serve oysters only at charitable benefits or state functions Brice the Tidewater Fisheries Commission chair advised exemption this time amid ongoing enforcement concerns.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Phipps
West River
Anne Arundel
McKeidh
Arthur H. Brice
Tidewater Fisheries Commission
Brice
Senate
Potomac
Amos Creighton
Creighton
Six Ton City Roller Ruined By Fire At Plant
A six ton city roller was badly damaged by fire after an explosion at the municipal plant on Second and East streets Monday morning. The roller, near the asphalt tank, suffered heavy burn damage while officials reported the tank and remaining asphalt spilled about 1,900 gallons. City Engineer W. Raymond Walter said the asphalt was at the disposal plant yesterday, and cleanup crews worked to clear the scene as it was determined the city grader beneath the tank remained undamaged.
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Second
East Streets
W. Raymond Walter
Now Making Jet Broilers He Declares
New York reports Frank Costello, underworld boss, defied Senate crime investigators for the fourth time in seeking his net worth. He refused to answer, saying the committee had no right to the information. He framed jet broiler plans as a legitimate business for housing and said he would not discuss assets. He mentioned about $150,000 in cash and two bank accounts, insisting holdings are his own affair.
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New York
Underworld
Frank Costello
Senate
Costlo
Costello
Senate Crime Committee
Thomas
Dewey
Saratoga Springs
Charles Tobey
R-Nh
Hare
Moxley Case Before Jury in Route 40 Collision
William T. Moxley told Associate Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer and a Circuit Court jury he was not intoxicated the day of the Route 40 crash near Plane No. 4. State witnesses testified to alcohol odor and instability. Moxley had a whiskey bottle found in the car. Tractor-trailer driver Conder Gross said Moxley’s car crossed into his lane causing the collision. Gross injured. Moxley was taken to hospital after handcuffing and resisting treatment. He admitted one drink at 12:40 p.m. and said the wreck occurred around 6 p.m. He appealed a $200 fine and 30 days.
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William T. Moxley
Kemptown
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Circuit Cair
Route 40
Moxley
Conder Gross
Frederick
Baltimore
Gross
D. A.tucker
Tucker
W. A. Mutchner
Mutchner
John M. Culler
Richard E. Zimmerman
Byron W. Thompson
Charles A. Price
France Gripped by Nationwide Strike Wave Across Rail and Utilities
A mounting strike wave sweeps France on March 21 disrupting rail and city transit. Railroads face near total walkouts risking a complete nationwide tie up of long distance travel. Gas and electricity face shortages while water workers strike. Paris sees disrupted subway and bus service as 1,100 military trucks and private buses supplement transportation. Civil servants push for higher wages amid government hesitation.
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Paris
France
Henri Queuille
Prrces
General Federation of Labor
CGT
Iow
Socialist Workers Force
Wall Ous
Vanderbilt Field Freed on Contempt Charges
Frederick Vanderbilt Field, New York financier and great grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt, was freed today by Federal Judge T Alan Goldsborough who ruled his refusal to answer 32 questions before a Senate subcommittee was protected by his constitutional rights. The judge noted that answering might have incriminated him and acquitted him on contempt charges.
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Washington
Frederick Vanderbilt Field
New York
Congress
T. Alan Goldsborough
Field
Senate Foreign Relations
McCarthy
R-Wis
State Department
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Louis Budenz
Goldsborough
Wild Geese Signal Arrival of Spring Weather
Temperatures near freezing framed the start of astronomical spring as geese honked northward over the city. Forecasters expect a cold first day of spring with a high around 45, largely cloudy skies tonight and Thursday, and rain with rising temps for Good Friday. Last night’s low was 30 with light ice again. by 9 am the high rose to 38. A policeman counted about 100 geese heading north Tuesday evening at West Patrick and Jefferson. the first geese sighting plus a second report mark spring. Air lines led a stock market rise amid quiet trading.
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W. O
Mercury
West Patrick
Jefferson Streets
Truman Says Armed Forces Doubled Since Korean Invasion
Key West Florida report says President Truman announced the U S armed forces have risen to over 2 9 million nine months after Korea to deter further Communist attacks The Defense Department cited a strength of 1 459 000 men and telegram wording from General Marshall and Truman stressed rapid buildup for world peace and defense readiness
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Truman
Key West
Fla
United States
Korea
Free Nations
Defense
Marshall
Washington
Margaret
France
State Department
Voice of America
Defense Department
McCarthy Prober Recalled In Maryland Inquiry
An investigator for Senator McCarthy was recalled for questioning in a Maryland probe of campaign activities. Testimony centered on a Baltimore printing shop owner, a claim of threats of a McCarthy investigation, and connections to campaign postcards and a alleged midnight ride. Further accusations linked Tydings and Fried to shaping testimony while Fulton Lewis Jr criticized unfair tactics in McCarthy’s Maryland campaign coverage.
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Washington
McCarthy
R-Wis
Maryland
Donald A. Surine
FBI
William H. Fedder
Baltimore
Surine
Senate Elections
John M. Buller
Fedder
Millard &. Tydings
Buller
Chicago
Butler
Ewell G Moore
Arlington
Department of Justice
Moore
Tydings
Louis Fried
Fried
100000 Will Not Get Social Security Checks
Federal Security Administrator Oscar R Ewing says about 100,900 people 65 years or older who became eligible for old age benefits last September have not applied for payments. About 600,000 others have applied and are selling monthly checks ranging from 20 to 68.50 dollars.
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Washington
Oscar R. Ewing
Ewing
Labor Blames Congress For Big Squabble
Washington March 21 heads of the APL and the CIO say Congress is to blame for the mobilization squabble over the defense production act. AFL President William Green accuses Congress of failing the people and court of privileges for business. CIO President Philip Murray and AFL Machinists Head Al J Hayes tie tax and wage issues to the broader labor fight. The rallies target mobilizing support behind the United Labor Policy committee as wage stabilization and anti labor law tensions surface.
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Washington
APL
CIQ
Congress
AFL
William Green
CI0
Green
Congrey
Tabor
United Labor Policy Committee
CIO
Philip Murray
Wage Stabilization Board
Murray
al J. Hayes
Spring In Deep Freeze
Spring arrived with winter still strong across much of the nation. Temperatures stayed below normal, with subzero readings in the Midwest and central regions, and snow cover in parts of the Great Lakes area. Light showers dotted the southeast and Pacific coast as the season’s official entry began at 5 26 a m est.
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Associated Press
Deep South
Appalachians
Midwest
Bismarck
N. D
Great Lakes
Pacific Coast
California
Van Flenberg Condition Reported Still Serious
Senator Van Flenberg of Michigan remained in serious condition after a comfortable day yesterday. The report came from Grand Rapids noting his continued fragile state as Masch 21 (A) updates.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Vanflenberg
R-Mich
TANKS ENTER CHUNCHON AS CHINESE WITHDRAW NORTH
U S tanks moved into Chunchon in former Chinese held territory as Chinese forces reportedly pulled back beyond the 38th parallel. UN and South Korean units meanwhile pressed patrols north of Seoul and along the east coast while American and British commanders described a cautious, methodical pursuit of enemy forces.
Red Cross drive reports 40 percent of goal reached
Three weeks after the drive opened, local contributions total $5,620.55, about 40% of the $13,000 goal and $2,000 behind last year’s pace. Appeals go to all team chairmen to submit returns by March 30 at headquarters 22 South Market street. The Korean campaign and Civil Defense program add to demands on public donations. School and government agencies report $882 toward a group goal of $800 amid ongoing collections.
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Red Cross
Charles V. Main
South Market Street
Mr. Main
Shan
Warren R. Evans
Main
Shields Cornprapst
Richard Bowlus
Helen Bernsburg
Evelyn Delphey
Ruth King
A. Aubrey Nicodemus
Jesse Ramsburg
Charles W. Magaha
Mary Kline
Ruth Perry
Franke Lewis
Margaret Kent
Donald McLuckie
Mary £. M. Smith
I. Jewel Beeson
Garnetia Morgan
House Sets Out To Trim Truman Budget
The House moves to cut President Truman's 71 billion dollar budget with a first test on a 2.92 billion bill funding the Treasury and Post Office for the coming fiscal year. The economy bloc, mainly Republicans and southern Democrats, claimed three clear hits in rapid votes on smaller items.
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Washington
House
Truman
Congress
Treasury
Post Office
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Chunchon
Tokyo
Chinchon
Wonju
Seoul
Uijonghu
South S Korea
Tom Bradshaw
Eighth Army
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