Fredericks airport grading to proceed under CAA plans
The Civil Aeronautics Administration will decide within 60 days the second phase of Fredericksburg municipal airport development after initial grading of a 5000 by 150 foot north south runway and 3700 by 130 foot cross runways. The Grandview Company began grading with possible expansion to finish runways and taxi strips. funding will shape the next steps. The work is federally supervised and the city benefits upon completion. acquisition relates to a George C. Thomas farm parcel required for one runway segment.
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Civil Aeronautics Administration
Fredericks New
Grandview Company
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
Presen
CAA
Governamental Agency
Frederick City
Ootai Wie
Luis Wile
George C. Thomas
Confirmation Of Vardaman Is Proposed
Senate Banking sub committee recommends confirmation of Commodore James K. Vardaman Jr to a 14 year term on the Federal Reserve Board. Full committee to consider nomination after subcommittee vote in his favor despite charges. Butler abstained due to Nebraska campaign.
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Washington
Senate
James K. Vardaman, Jr
Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Radcliffe
D-Md
Butler
Vardaman
Truman
McFarland
Dariz
Carville
D-Nev
Millikin
R-Cole
Nebraska
Barkley
D- Ky
Ful Banking Committee
Mackenzies Column From DeWIIT Mackenzie Abroad
AP World Traveler in Paris reflects on Europe during a crisis year. He contrasts America’s democracy with European models while praising the U S as a model of life and liberty. He notes emigration desires and warns of theories that may slow personal privileges despite long term gains. He sees Europe as still starting while Americans press ahead.
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Paris
Europe
Ate
Sam
America
United States
Sam Long
Prevale Lilidiuwe
Hong Kong Quarantines U S Cruiser Los Angeles
The U S cruiser Los Angeles is quarantined in Hongkong harbor after two crewmen are diagnosed with smallpox. Rear Adm C Turner Joy, head of the South China force, is reported aboard. In Washington the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approves W Averill Harriman for ambassador to Great Britain.
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Hongkong
U. S
Los Angeles
Adm. C. Turner Joy
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
W. Averill Harriman
Great Britain
250 Club Women At Annual Meeting Here
Two hundred and fifty women have made reservations for the luncheon at the Frederick County Council of Homemakers annual meeting in this city. The all day event begins at ten in the United Brethren church Sunday school auditorium, with luncheon at Calvary Methodist parish hall at 12 30. Venia Kellar from the State Extension Service will speak in the morning and Mayor Theodore H McKeldin of Baltimore will deliver the principal afternoon address.
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Frederick County
United, Breth ‘Ren
Calvary Methodist J Parish
Venia Kellar
State Extension Service
Theodore H. McKeldin
Baltimore
Bitter Fight For UAW Presidency Nears End
In Atlantic City the CIO United Auto Workers presidential race narrows with about one fourth of votes cast. R J Thomas and Walter Reuther lead a chaotic opening as 1,877 delegates vote, amid loud chants and packed convention hall clashes.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Wallee Reuther
BR. J. Thomas
CIO
United Auto Workers
CIO Auto Workers Union
Fie
R. J. Thomas
Walter Reuther
General Motors
Thomas
Reuther
Government Order Halts Some Building Amid Material Shortages
A government order restricting non veteran residential and commercial construction to limits under CPA approval may delay new housing and renovations. Officials cited shortages in flooring, siding, ceiling, trim, and millwork, with veterans housing favored for quick approval.
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Civilian Production Administration
Frederick
CPA
Parm
County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Airways Asks Time Extension for Pan Maryland Start
The Public Service Commission was asked to extend the April 6 commencement deadline for Pan Maryland. Pan Maryland president G Bernard Fenwick Jr said ten of 13 Maryland towns remained without airports, delaying service. If granted the extension the airline would offer non scheduled flights and taxi service from April 6 to serve Annapolis Cambridge Crisfold Chestertown Frederick Havre de Grace Bel Air Elkton Centreville and Brandywine.
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Baltimore
Public Service Commission
Pan*Marylaid
ATE
Steuart Purcell
PAC
Maryland
G. Bernard Fenwick,Jr
Pan-Maryland
Fenwick
Westminster
College Park
Annapolis
Cambridge
Crisfold
Chestertown
Frederick
Havre de Grace
Bel Ais
Elkton
Centreville
Brandywine
Chamber of Commerce Lecture Tonight Draws Crowd
Fredericksburg event features Gear Arch N Booth of the U S Chamber addressing dinner hosted by Frederic Chamber at the Francis Scott Key hotel Pallroom at 6 30. Open to members and the public curious about city development.
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Arch N. Booth
United States Chamber of Commerce
Frederok Chamber of Commerce
Beales production to resume at Baltimore plant
Baltimore officials announce production at the Baltimore Chevrolet plant will restart at 7 a.m. tomorrow after a pause. General Motors confirms the resumption and outlines timing for essential operations.
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Baltimore
General Motors
Death Car Not Found in Kaufman Hit Run Case
State Police continued probing the Mt. Pleasant area for the driver of the hit and run that killed Jesse D. Kaufman of Gaithersburg. Authorities examined over 25 cars for clues such as door handles paint spots and possible recent washing while awaiting an FBI report to identify the car’s make and model.
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Jesse D. Kaufman
Gaithersburg
Mt. Pleasant
Kaufman
FBI
BeMolay Dance Planned for April 12 at Local School
Frederick Chapter of DeMolay schedules an informal dance from nine until one in the Eln street school auditorium to welcome members returning from service. Ozzie Fagan’s band provides music. Dads chaperone, DeMolay Mothers Club serves refreshments, and guests from Baltimore Washington and Hagerstown chapters are invited, including alumni.
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Baltimore
Washington
Hagerstown
Ceiling On Canned And Wax Beans Suspended
OPA suspended price ceilings on canned and wax beans packed on and after March 27. The order excludes strained or chopped snap beans sold as baby foods. Price controls were removed on canned and frozen fresh shelled beans and soy beans. Lima beans and several peas remain under ceilings.
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Washington
OPA
Housing subsidies face House split and CPA crackdown
Washington reports a clash over Wilson Wyatt's subsidies to boost scarce building materials. The United States Chamber of Commerce opposes the plan even as the House votes an emergency $353.7 million for 102,590 more veteran homes and CPA moves to speed construction through regional offices and conversion priorities. Wyatt warns costs may rise despite subsidies as the housing program advances.
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Washington
Ithe House
Senate
Civilian Production Administration
CPA
Wyatt
National Housing Expeditor
Truman
Banking Committee
Louisville
Balanced Budget On Way
Secretary Vinson told the House Banking committee that the nation is well on the way to a balanced budget as OPA controls are kept briefly longer. He said treasury receipts exceed estimates and expenditures are below expectations, disputing calls to end price controls to boost production.
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Washington
Treasury
Vinson
OPA
National Association of Manufacturers
Wwe
Rations Increased for Berlin Civilians in Allied Zone
Berlin reports a rise in daily food rations for civilians in the British occupation zone to 1043 calories. Officials say meat fish and sugar allowances will be slightly boosted as part of the updated ration.
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Berlin
Ogeugation Zone
Lancaster Fire Destroys Warehouse and Tobacco Stock
A March 27 blaze in Lancaster Pennsylvania burned for over two hours, destroying nearly 3,000,000 pounds of tobacco and a four story warehouse owned by the Pennsylvania railroad. Estimated damage nears 1.1 million dollars with no injuries reported. cause undetermined as embers may smolder for days.
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Tokyo
Marianas
Sugamo Prison
Allied
Bonin Islands
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Tobacco Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
County Properties Bring Large Sales in Frederick Area
Deeds filed in the clerk’s office show Frederick and surrounding county properties selling for up to about 20 000 dollars. Notable transactions include a 196 acre Emmitsburg farm sold by Harold G Burrill and wife to Emmett Meners, and multiple parcels in Frederick Middletown Johnsville Buckeystown and Adamstown with prices ranging from about 5 000 to 13 500 dollars.
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Frederick City
Emmitsburg
Harold G. Burrill
Harford County
Emmett Meners
Dill Avenue
Carl Y W
Johnsville
Carl L. Ramsburg
Roy G. Putman
Frederick
Edward N. Snouifer
David A. Adams
Buckeystown
Fondrose D
Detrick Names New Commanding Officer from War Department
Col Fellens, West Point graduate with Chemical Warfare Service experience, is assigned as commanding officer of Detrick, after roles at Allied Por North Africa Panipat and the War Department General State in Washington.
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Shermen
Por
War Department General State
Washtustin
Col. Fellens
Chimp Detrick
Col. Felleny
West Point
Tool
Red Cross Fund Total Near 19 Thousand for Frederick County
Frederick county Red Cross headquarters reports 19 363 20 collected toward a 25 600 county quota in the annual drive. City division has 10 047 60 of its 15 100 goal and county districts show 5 422 73 against 10 000. Twelve of 27 districts completed canvasses averaging 130 percent of goals.
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Frederick County
Chaiman
Austin P. Renn
PWC
Exch
John Ed Sehell
Red Cross
Dotsal
Hitler's Order Defense Faces Nazi Extermination Plan Claim
At Nuremberg, March 27, prosecutors reveal a 1943 Hitler conference note in which Horthy laments Jewish deprivation as a burden, with Von Ribbentrop alleged to press extermination or concentration camp. Defense claims Von Ribbentrop followed Hitler, not guided by his own will.
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Nuernberg
Joachim Vor Ribbentrop
Hungary
International Military Tribunal
Hitler
Governor Proclaims 120 Day Self-Denial Food Saving
Annapolis March 27 Governor O'Conor proclaims a 120 day self-denial program urging Marylanders to save food to help starving people in other nations survive. The plan aims to mobilize residents to curb consumption and support relief efforts.
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Annapolis
O'Conor
U N Security Council Deadlock on Iran Hearing
U S officials fear a split with Russia over Iran seen at the United Nations Security Council as a subcommittee adjourned without agreement. An approach would invite Iran ambassador Hussein Ali to present views. Moscow opposes any Iranian statement pending delay.
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Tehran
Mozaffar Firous
Kaciiy
United States
Red Army
Azerbaijan
Firous
Tear
Soviet Union
Russia
Britain
Iran
Sovie
Meshed
Shahrud
Seniman
Tehrevan
Qavar
Moscow
Ussr
New York
United Nations
Wis
France
State Byrnes
Anthassisine Avrleeitromylen
Henri Bonnet
Seasion
Bonnets
Pierre Hotel
Security Council
Gromyka
Byrnes
Hussein Ala
Gromyko
Ala
Ali
Prussia
Work Stoppage Set For Monday at Frederick Iron and Steel
Local No. 067 of the International Association of Machinists announced a 1 April deadline for a basic contract with Frederick Iron and Steel Co. If no agreement by 12:01 a.m. Monday a work stoppage will occur. The union cites seniority and plant changes since purchase eight months ago, with full cooperation from related unions. Pickets planned to limit disturbance and allow essential operations and access for supervisory staff. Veterans Administration cautioned veterans against buying homes at current prices amid GI loan rule liberalization.
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International Association of Machinists
AFL
G. Thomas James
Frederick Iron and Steel Co
International Foundry Workers Sinion of North America
Smith-Connelly
Washington
Veterans Administration
Asa B. Grove
VA Loan Guarantee Service
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Reserve Board
Stack Jeaders
Dewiit MacKenzie
AP World Traveler
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Harriman
UAW
Auto Workers
Thomas Or
Russ
Airways
Chamber of Commerce
BeMolay
Detrick Commander
Col. Lloyd EF. Yellen
Red Cross Fund
U.S
UNO
United Nations Security Council
Anda Nala
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