Brish Mackenzie Named Kent County Schools Superintendent
Wm M Brish Mackenzie a Frederick native and former teacher and principal Gere has been named superintendent of Kent county schools to take over Aug 1 per Associated Press Chestertown. He succeeds Louis C Robinson who retires after 24 years ill health.
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William M. Brish
Frederick
Gere
Kent County
Associated Press
Chestertown
Brish
Louis C. Robinson
Kent Schools
Robinson
Frederick Hist: School
New Elm Street
Singer Sewing Machine Co Is Sued By OPA
The Office of Price Administration filed suit in federal court seeking damages of 1,125,000 from Singer Sewing Machine Company for alleged price ceiling violations and tie-in sales. An OPA survey cited 375,000 in overcharges on used machines from July 1945 to February 1946.
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Kansas City
Office of Price Administration
Singer Sewing Machine
OPA
Delicate Question Before Tribunal
At Nuremberg on March 28 former German Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop testified briefly about a rumored secret pact between Russia and Germany in 1939 for dividing eastern Europe. His secretary Margarete Blank later attempted to testify on a treaty allegedly signed by Russia and Germany for partitioning Poland and the Baltic States, but Soviet objections interrupted the proceedings as the tribunal debated the witness’s relevance and competence.
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Paris
New York
Russia
UNO Security Council
France
Moscow
America
Britain
Bedell Smith
Germany
Stalin
United States
Soviet Union
Europe
Winston Churchill
Nuernberg
Joachim von Ribbentrop
International Military ‘Tribunal
International Military Tribunal
Poland
Baltic States
Meargarde Blank
S ‘“Ribbe É iV. M. Molotov
Aurora Borealis Strikes Causing Major Communications Outage
The Aurora Borealis disrupted land radio and news circuits in New York about 5 a.m. today, marking one of the worst interruptions in three weeks. Frederica C y Pras Sac. is now under new management with F. Len Smith as treasurer, John M. Carter as plant manager, and W. L. Brittain as vice president. D. T. Dutrow remains president and chairman but will not supervise operations starting Monday.
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New York
Frederica C Y Pras Sac
F. Len Smith
John M. Carter
W. L. Brittain
D. T. Dutrow
Body in Satila River not James H. Kelly
Frederick County authorities were informed by Georgia officials that the body found in the Satila River near Waycross is not James H. Kelly. Kelly, sought for passing worthless checks, is believed to have operated a shipment racket in Buckeystown and other counties. Georgia and Frederick authorities will cooperate to locate him if arrested, with Kelly charged in Maryland for false pretenses involving alfalfa hay.
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Satila
Waycross
James H. Kelly
Frederick County
Horace M. Alexander
William E.’ Spence
Georgia Department of Public Safety
Washington, D. C
Kelly
Georgia
Spence
Sherry
Fie
Buckeystown
Washington
Juvenile Court Set for Tuesday in Thompson and Davis Cases
Juvenile hearings are scheduled for Tuesday morning for Thompson, 15, and Davis, 14, tied to a March 2 assault with intent to rob and a prior August theft spree. Thompson escaped from Montevue on March 19 and was recaptured. both youths face multiple charges and trace authority back to the District of Columbia Juvenile Court and Montgomery/Frederick counties.
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Powell Stanley Thompson
Ike Montevue
Leroy Davis
Thompson
District of Columbia Juvenile Court
County Juvenile Court
District Juvenile Court
Oliver Stephens
Montevue
Roderick
Davis
District of Columbia
Montgomery County
Frederick
Stephens
OPA's Continuance To 'Terrific Danger'
Washington reports a congressional ally of President Truman warns the future of price controls is in terrific danger. After six weeks of public hearings, lawmakers move to extend the OPA's life for a year beyond June 30. Rep. Monroney cautions the OPA law could be amended to death.
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Washington
PIA
Truman
House
OPA
Monroney D.okiat
Kennedy Qualifies for Three-Year Election Board Term
Governor O Connor appoints Elisearber to a three year term on the Election Supervisors board starting April 1 this year. Kennedy had previously been named to fill the remainder of the late Lewis Fagan’s unexpired term on the board.
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Esi v
Chub Women Review Work Of Past Year
Chub Women review a year of club activity at the County Council of Homemakers meeting led by President Mrs. Mehrle Ramsburg. Miss Vewia Kellar praised 4 H and home maker contributions, while reports covered war work, conservation, nutrition, and clothing projects across Frederick County. The constitution was amended to two year terms for county project chairmen. The article notes extensive service hours, donations, and community programs supporting war effort and home life.
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Sid Aieas Ut
Biederich County Council
Hémenkers
Mehrle Ramsburg
Centennial Memorial United Brethren Church
Vewia Kellar
State Extension Service
Maryland
Kellar
Club
Thomas [Culler
USC
Victory Gardens
USO
Frederick County
County Clothing Committee
John C. Engle
Genevieve Thomas
Marshal Stueles
Russel Dudrow
Home Program Bulletins Called Pork
Washington reports show the administration pushing the homes-for-veterans program while Republicans label parts as pork barrel, opposing a 600 million dollar subsidy to boost materials and prefabricated housing amid Senate hearings led by John D Small.
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Washington
John D . Small
Senate
Small
Capehart tRind
Wilson W. Wyatt
Capehart
Frederick City Considers Renting Unused Daniel J. Thomas Farm
The Mayor and Aldermen discussed renting part of the Daniel J. Thomas farm not scheduled for airport use. Four parties showed interest, but no decision was made. About 175 acres remain unused, including the house and barn, with grain cultivation to stay on uncultivated land. The city would gain full possession April 1 under the Tomas agreement and receive all growing crops, including wheat from at least 30 acres.
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Frederick City
Daniel J. Thomas
Frederick
Hugh V. Giltinger
Tomas
V F W To Install Officers On Monday
V F W Post 3285 of Fred will install officers for the year Monday at eight p m at the home on West Patrick street. A large gathering and dance will follow. Officers listed include Post Advocate Thomas Mor, Chaplain Foreman, and Surgeon Marner. Members invited to attend.
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V. OF. W. Post
Fredwill
Patrick
Frank Weipert
Statte T
Oing Invited To Attend. Caired Are As Fol Tow Ledders In Hapline. At Hesy Ane
Saul Thomas A. Mors
Edward Foreman
Carl Marner, Sur Jr
Usbaumy Il
Sawlger
Abe Elsoon
Sears
Chick Fullis a Cardinal in 1924 dies at 45
Charles T Chick Fullis former outfielder for the 1924 world champion St Louis Cardinals died at 45 from complications of diseases in Ashland Pennsylvania He had broken into professional baseball in 1924 with Frederick Maryland and played for the Giants and Cardinals during his career He appeared in three games of the 1924 World Series after Ducky Medwick was injured.
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Ashland
Marel
Charles T
Chick” Fullis
St. Louis Cardinals
Paa & 2
Girards
Frederick
Nester
New York
Giants
Cardinals
Fallis
Ducky Medwick
Explosion talk on ocean risk from Bikini bomb tests
Scientists at a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science discussed whether underwater nuclear explosions could cause a chain reaction in ocean water. They concluded water would briefly split into hydrogen and oxygen but not sustain a reaction, as heat from the bomb would not endure long enough to convert more water.
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St. Louis
Pacific Ocean
Bikini Atoll
American Association For the Advancement of Sciences
Washington
Jasta
Petitions Court For Custody Of Child
Mrs. Charlotte Bartgis petitions the Circuit Court for custody of her 4 year old son Donald. She seeks maintenance from husband Harry W. Bartgis. They married in February 1840 and lived together until March 15 this year. She says she took the child to her sister and brother in law then to the grandmother’s home, where the husband took the child that evening. The petition was filed by Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr and B B Rusenstecs.
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Charlotte Bartgis
Circuit Court
Equity
Donald
Harry W. Bartgis
Frederick
Wilbur F. Sheffield, Jr
B. B. Rusenstecs
Attem
Market Report Notes Mixed Backwater Recovery
Backwater securities showed scattered gains with a few investors seeking recovery while leaders largely held positions. Traders watched for clearer guidance as market activity narrowed and values shifted cautiously amid uncertain conditions.
Iran Issue May Come Up Again Friday
United Nations Security Council held an executive session over Iran protests including Soviet troop occupation and oil interests. Gromyko may attend Friday session after not participating in Iran discussions prior to April 10. Soviet positions included indefinite troop presence and Iranian autonomy for Azerbaijan with altered governance and oil concessions.
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New York
Maren Isyat
United Nations Security Council
Sayiet
Moscow
Quo Tai-Chi
China
Iran
Caspian
Hussein Ala
Gromyko
East Gist Street
Oscar Lange
Russia
Lange
Azerbaijan
Soviet Union
Probe of Lobbying Probe of Lobbying
Washington March 28 The lobbying investigation widens to include government bureaus and Democratic party officials as House Rules committee members say they will expand the probe to cover pressure tactics behind legislation. The inquiry may encompass Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan and other administration leaders as part of a broader, hedgeing search for facts. Separate items note a Camp Detrick court martial in Annapolis and a police case in Baltimore involving Wohlfeil for disturbing the peace and destruction of property. Indiana governor O Connors signals go ahead on highway construction where costs align with estimates.
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Washington
Congress
Democratic Party
House Rules Committee
Robert E. Hannegan
Democratic National Committee
Camp Detrick
HA le
Robert F. Wohlfeil
Barbara Fritchie
Wohlfeil
O'Conor
State Roads Commission
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Dewitt MacKenzie AP
Wortt
Frederick Man
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Richmond
Tuck
Commonwealth of Virginia
Stewsmen
Virginia Electric and Power Company
Kennedy
Chub
Eniwetok Island
Faris M. Touhy
Bame
Wralt
Montreal
Yheed Rose
Soviet
Spain
Franco
Washington College
Tehran
Stall oMicer
V.F. W
Chick’ Fullis
Tere
York
Dack J. Miller
Hallam
Lester J. Sell
Miller
Annapels
Alarey
Department of Health
Selisbury
Hagerstown
Merril A. Adams
West Patten Street
Sue Carol
Frederick City Hospital
Charles “Chick” Fullis
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