Charterites Facing Fight in Rockville County Council
Rockville March 23 An extended look at Montgomery county’s home rule charter shows it may face heavy political weather in November. The nonpartisan Charterites risk a two front war as Democrats seek control of the seven member County Council, with Republicans likely to join in to defend local prestige. A court ruling on nonpartisan primaries could shape the election setup and debris from Lee aligned factions looms. Meanwhile in Frankfurt German occupation cost talks, the US cites lower costs now versus Nazi era.
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Rockville
Montgomery County
Mayland
E. Brooke Lee
Charterites
Tee
Colonel Lee
Iead
Charter
Charterite
Charter Group
Court of Appeals
Chabels
Lee
Eisenhower warns U S has disarmed beyond safety
In a Columbia University peace series address General Eisenhower cautions that America has disarmed beyond what is safe. He warns weakness in facing Soviet strength is nearly as dangerous as war and urges decisive defense while aiding allies. He criticizes hesitancy to support Western nations.
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New York
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Columbia University
Eisenhower
Columbia
America
George Washington
Russia
Farm Leaders Meet Urged by Symons in New Windsor
New Windsor March 23 The dean of the University of Maryland College of Agriculture urged farm leaders nationwide to meet face to face to settle differences over farm programs. Dr T B Symons said conflicts over agricultural legislation hurt agriculture and the nation and proposed a unified long term program supported by all groups. He urged farmers to help shape the water and soil conservation program being led by the Monocacy Watershed Council to prevent top soil loss in Carroll and Frederick counties.
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New Windsor
University of Maryland College of Agriculture
T. B. Symons
Progressive Farmers Club of
Congress
Symone
Monocacy
Shrine to abolitionist eyed near Meadville farm
Crawford County court records show a deed transferring John Brown’s old farm 17 miles east of Meadville to Dr Charles W Olsen of Chicago. Attorney William Reid says Olsen plans to revive the John Brown Historical Society and establish a shrine at the site. Brown led the Harpers Ferry raid, was captured, and hanged in 1859.
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Meadville
Crawford County
John Brown
William 4. Reid
Brown
Here
Charles W. Olsen
Chicago
Reid
Olsen
John Brown Historical Society
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
High Speed Compared With Stage Coach Of Years Ago
The article contrasts modern highway speeds to 18th and early 19th century travel from Frederick to Baltimore and Washington. It traces stage lines beginning in 1783, regular Frederick Georgetown service from 1799, and the shift from horse and wagon to the National Pike opened in 1805, noting fares, travel times, and the rise of the iron horse in 1832. It also describes farmers’ hardships and the move toward improved roads. CRUSADERS ELIMINATED New York. March 23—North Carolina State Wolfpack upset Holy Cross 87-74 to reach the Eastern NCAA final, while CCNY edged Ohio State 56-55 to join them.
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Washington
Baltimore
Maryland
Scharf
Baltimore-Frederick
Fredericktown
Scharff
William Davey
Richard Shoebels
Hobs
Simpson
Ricketts
Georgetown
Frederick and Georgetown
Frederick Town
Williams
Frederick County
Ellicott City
Crusaders
New York
North Carolina State
Holy Cross
City College of New York
CCNY
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Philco Refrigerators
Florence Ranges
Blackstone
Thor
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E. Seventh ST
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U. 8
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Maryland Chick Hatchery, Inc
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Dulany
Market Basket
South Market St
Farmers’ Market
Dylan Ole
Barnesville
T. W. Brown Co
G. Dickerson
BOYDS
Bill Falk & Son
Clarksburg
Barr’s Grocery
R. S. Whipp Comus
K. E. French
Damascus
D. P. Darne
Damascus Count’s Store
Damascus Food Store
C. E. Williams
Germantown Community
Ijamsville
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Laytonsville
Riordan Store
Lewisdale
Main’s
Poolesville
Selby Brothers
G. E. Williams
Point OF Rocks
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Union Bridge
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