Manahan Pleads Guilty in Thurmont Auto Arson Case
Marshall B Manahan 28 of Waynesboro PA pleaded guilty to an indictment charging arson in burning a Buick sedan at Thurmont last August to collect insurance. State's Attorney Edwin F Nikirk said a witness saw two cars and one burst into flames. Manahan stated he was drunk and had no clear motive. he claimed the salvage value and cash recovered totaled about 162. He is the sole support of his family and was sentenced to one year in the House of Correction. A detainer was kept by Maryland authorities and a Pennsylvania warrant charged illegal conversion of property.
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Thurman
Marshall B. Manahan
Waynesboro
Hagerstown
House of Correction
Stedman Prescott
Prescott
Manahan
Edwin F. Nikirk
Thurmont
Pennsylvania
William Houck
Stor
Manehan
Houck
FBI
Matahan
Fire damages Daniel Boone hotel in Charleston West Virginia
Fire in a kitchen grease vent at the Daniel Boone hotel in Charleston, West Virginia, rapidly sent flames up a 10 story metal shaft before being controlled. Minor damage pegged at under 1000 dollars as workers cut holes in walls to access the pipe. guests waited in rooms or used elevators to exit while two coffee shops stayed open.
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Charleston
W. Va
Daniel Boone Hotel
Roz Creel
Defendant On Stand In Alienation Case
Princeton, W Va March 25 A defense witness denied a charge of alienation of affections in the case brought by 26 year old Mrs Gerda Jones of Long Island against her husband Tate Jones. Mrs Jones testified her mother in law accused her of adultery after his marriage in France in 1945 and a divorce filing followed. DUMPING MILE AGAIN Amite La March 23 Thousands of gallons of milk were dumped by armed men into ditches on the outskirts of Amite as dairy farmers strike over a price cut amid reductions in statewide milk production.
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Princeton
W. Ve
Amite
East Louisiana
Natural Gas Control Fight Rages in Washington
In Washington a coalition of oil and gas groups pushes to block the Federal Power Commission from broad control over natural gas production and gathering. The plan would curb FPC rate powers, potentially raising well prices and jeopardizing national gas conservation efforts. Hearings before the House Interstate Commerce Commission are set for April 14 as industry-backed amendments to the Natural Gas Act of 1938 are pressed by sponsors in both chambers.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
Inea
Federal Power Commission
FPC
Commission
Senate
E HB. Moore
Oklahoma
Homer Ferguson
Michigan
House
Ross Rizley
Henderson Carson
Ohio
Clifford Davis
Tennessee
Independent Natural Gas Assn
Independent Petroleum Assn
American Petroleum Institute
U. S
House Interstate Commerce Commission
William R. Bord
Petroleum Insitute
Independent Gas and Petroleum Groups
Nelson Lee Smith
Record of Phone Conversations Made in Annapolis
March 23 two members of Governor Lane s administrative staff have machines for recording telephone conversations in their State House offices. One is in the office of Louis J. O Donnell assistant to the Governor and OD on today it had been on trial there for two weeks. The other is in the office of Secretary of State John B. Funk. He job.
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Annapolis
Lane
State House
Louis J. O'Donnell
John B. Funk
Suit Withdrawn in Detroit Federal Court
A $6.4 million total payment suit against the L A Young Spring and Wire Corp. was withdrawn in federal court by the CIO United Auto Workers. The filing dated March 25 details the action and withdrawal by the union representing plant workers.
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Detroit
P—A
L. A. Young Spring and Wire Corp
CIO
United Auto Workers
Heavy Wind Brushes Spring as Storms Roar Across Regions
March wind and snow storms sweep the eastern half of the city and beyond, causing damage and disrupting power and communications. At least three deaths linked to the storms. Snow blankets Midwest while the South and Atlantic coasts see mixed mild to frigid conditions. High winds knock down power lines in Pittsburgh and Chicago. A 100 foot tug capsizes in Baltimore harbor with seven crew rescued. Small craft warnings posted for Chesapeake Bay as winds 40 to 60 mph persist.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Iowest
Lake Erie
St. Lawrence Valley
Chicago
Indiana
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
San Diego
Calif
Central
Ohio
Springfield
Pittsburgh
Ss Louis
Missouri
Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
Baltimore
Marine Hospital
Chesapeake Bay
German atom scientist sees Soviet union close to bomb
Neustadt Germany March 25 German atom scientist who escaped from a Moscow lab told reporters the Soviet Union is very near developing an atom bomb. He described Russians all out attempts to match Americas atomic progress, saying the effort is relentless and he fears public identification. He indicated a move to the United States soon.
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Richard O'Regan
Neustadt
Germany
Moscow
Soviet Union
Americas
Apelatee
Germar
S Fife
United States
Fire damages Christ Church auditorium and chapel
Fire and smoke damaged the auditorium and chapel of Curis Reformed Church. The blaze spread from the roving room to the chapel, ruining furniture and a piano. Church officials said losses are completely covered by insurance.
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Jeene S
Curis
Road Board Bill Criticized by Frederick County Commissioners
Commissioners Samuel H. Young and Robert R. Rhoder defend the county roads program and object to a proposed revision of road law. They argue state control would add confusion, raise costs, and reduce local accountability while asserting the Board of County Commissioners should govern road funds and oversee safety at Montevue and the county almshouse.
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Board of Stoners
Fredier
Samuel H. Young
Robert R. Rhoder
County Roads Board
Montevue
Board of County Commissioners
Grand Jury
Bontevue
Frederick County
Maryland
Roads Board
Besi
Board of County
Annapol
Board of
Cou
Cizens
Wind Rips West Virginia. One Die in Clarksburg
A severe wind and rainstorm in West Virginia caused heavy damage across Clarksburg Charleston and surrounding areas. One City Councilman Russell Sandy was killed when a tree fell on his taxicab injuring him fatally. power lines poles and billboards were toppled and fires sparked by high tension wires. Fire crews and utility workers battled outages as cities reported extensive property damage and disrupted services.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Clarksburg
Russell Sandy
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Sandy
Electric Power Company
Huntington
West Pern Power
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Companies
Leas Gows
Gasoline Plant Fire at Confluence Causes Major Loss
Three 12,000 gallon gasoline tanks exploded as a fire swept the bulk gas plant of the Ringer Independent Oil Co in Confluence Pennsylvania. The blast hurled three men through a doorway and forced three others to leap from a second story window. all escaped injury. Estimated damage ranged from 50,000 to 75,000 dollars.
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Confluence
Ringer Independent Oil Co
City borrowing powers bill expands municipal debt limits
A city wide measure seeks to raise borrowing authority from 30 009 to 50 000 dollars and allow the mayor and council of Mt Airy to borrow up to 25 000 for street and water projects. The bill also funds 500 annually for a medical student tuition and proposes a license fee system for alcohol sales in Carroll.
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Ich
Frederic Wo Omar
Senate
Vere
Taft Likely To Back Truman Plan On Aid To Greece Turkey
Senator Taft indicated support for President Truman's plan for 400 million dollars to aid Greece and Turkey against communist influence. He urged clear coordination among State War and Navy Departments and proposed a five member on the ground directing authority to avoid interdepartmental confusion. Senator Vandenberg called Acheson's warning of possible reaction significant and suggested prudent action, with interest in aiding Nationalist China if warranted.
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Fals
Ohio
Truma
Greece
Turkey
GOP
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Dean Acheson
Fruman
Navy
Acheson
Senate
Democrats Hit Tax Cut Faces House Dissent
Nine Democratic members of the House Ways and Means committee criticized a Republican backed income tax slashing bill as a ministratory patchwork. They argued the plan is not equitable or timely and would total a $3.84 billion cut with 30 percent relief for small taxpayers and 20 percent for most others.
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Washington
House
Means Committee
Predicts Truman Will Veto Bill Gutting Taxes
Washington report says Democrats expect President Truman to veto a GOP tax cut bill that would reduce revenue by about 3.81 billion dollars. Observers note a veto would require a two thirds vote in both chambers for passage.
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Truman
Washington
White House
House
Senate
Chemney Fire Reported at West Soucet Address
A chimney fire occurred at 480 West Soucet, reported by local fire units. Firefighters arrived quickly and controlled the blaze without injuries. No structural damage was noted beyond minor smoke exposure to nearby areas.
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West Soucet
Extended five day forecast for New York and surrounding states
A five day forecast covers March 26 to 30 for New York state and the Middle Atlantic region. Cold and well below normal Wednesday with a gradual warming trend into the weekend. Scattered showers are likely on Friday.
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New York State
Atlanta
Government May Fire Communists From Federal Jobs
James Marlow explains how constitutional rights to freedom of speech contrast with government employment. A ruling holds that working for the government is a privilege, not a right, allowing firings based on loyalty concerns. The Friedman case upheld the Civil Service Commission’s power to set qualifications and attach loyalty conditions. President Truman then ordered all Communists fired from federal service, signaling enforcement steps following the commission’s report.
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Cor
Congress
Communist Party
Supreme Court
Mr. Truman
Federal Court
Morton Friedman
Civil Service Commission
Friedman
American Peace Mobilization
Germany
Russia
U. S. District Court
Appeals
Bott
United States
Mic
Aso
Truman
School term extended in Frederick county to June 12 or 13
Frederick city and county schools will stay open in June nearly a week longer to recover four snow days from February. Principal notice from Eugene W. Pruitt states schools may close on June 12 or 13 for the 1946-47 term. The term had been expected to end around June 6, with past years finishing in early June.
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Frederick
Eugene W. Pruitt
Jane
Hammer Slaying Case Moved To Hagerstown
The Montgomery County court moved the case against Bruce, charged with killing Mrs. Florence Me, to Hagerstown at the defense request for trial at the May term. The victim was found dead last December in a partially furnished Burtonsville home.
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Rockville
Bruce
Florence
Montgomery Cou
Ter
Burtonsville
Mild resistance in March market as leaders slip
Wes York reports a cautious session with stocks showing mild resistance while many leaders fell behind in slow dealings that marked the past year.
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Wes York
Nazi Term Used In Austrian Treaty Settlement
In Moscow March 25 Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Gousev agreed to replace the word Fascist with Nazi in the Austrian treaty draft following months of dispute with Western powers. The change accompanied minor concessions and yielded a four power agreement on six clauses, marking notable progress by deputy ministers drafting the accord for broader discussion. Bevin’s Kremlin talks spurred expectations about a widened British Soviet alliance and possible four power arrangements after German issues are settled.
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Moscow
Marshall
Foreign Ministers Council
Germany
V. O E. Morotov
Albapig
Iran
Russia
Feoor ‘T. Gousev
Bevin
Stalin
Ernest Bevin
James F. Byrnes
Georges Bidault
U. S
George C. Marshall
Kremlin
Bidault
All Aboard Crashed Plane Are Alive
All nine aboard an Army C-54 transport from Newfoundland remain alive with only one injured. The wounded crewman, radioman S/Sgt. William Broitzman of Warner Robins Field, Ga., was flown to Harmon Field, while the others were relayed due to rough terrain. Rescue efforts followed a 7:15 a.m. Newfoundland time landing zone on a 1,590 foot plateau south of Stephenville.
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Westover Field
Mass
Newfoundland
Army
Harmon Field
Theodore Wood
William Broizman
Warner Robins Field
Macon
Wend
Brotzman
Stephenville
Russ Ready To Transfer Dairen Port
Russia informs the United States it is ready to take steps to transfer control of Dairen port in Manchuria to China. The Feb 27 reply follows Western hopes that Moscow and Nanking resolve the stalled situation soon. The Dairen port has been under Soviet military control since the end of World War II.
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Washington
Russia
United States
China
State Department
Ameri Moscow
Nanking
Dairen
Lincoln White
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