Three Escape Death At Rail Crossing Near Woodbine
A man William Lamb 44 and his children Ruth Ann M age and Rolled along track after a Baltimore and Ohio or Baltimore and Chile local freight struck their coupe at Newport crossing one mile west of Woodbine. They were treated at the scene and at Frederick Memorial Hospital with multiple injuries. The car was rolled 150 to 200 feet along the track and parts scattered along the right of way. The engine jumped the tracks earlier and the train was four hours late.
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Baltimore & Chile Railroad
Newport Crossing
Woodbine
J. Stanley Grabill
Mt. Airy
Frederick Memorial Hospital
C. M. Waltz
William Lamb
Carpenter
Ruth Ann Lamb
Robert Eugene Lamb
B. C. Hammersmith
New York 94
Lamb
J. F. Menges
Baltimore
Frank Green
Daniels
Standardized School Houses Are Proposed
Maryland senator proposes standardizing schoolhouses to cut architects' fees by creating model four room designs. State engineer would design the standard buildings, with limited savings due to site adaptations. No action on the proposal or on two administration bills for increased county school aid.
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Annapolis
Goldstein
Calvert
Maryland
Senate Finance Committee
John 3B. Funk
Funk
State Department of Education
Calvert County
Garrett County
Phoebus
Somerset
Baltimore
New Currency Needed As Old Is Wearing Out
Washington March 28 Secretary of the Treasury Snyder told a Senate Appropriations subcommittee that the government is short on currency. He asked for a 17 million dollar appropriation for the Bureau of Printing and Engraving for the coming fiscal year, higher than the House bid of 15 million. He warned that the House amount would exhaust reserves and leave no funds to supply new currency to balance redemptions.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Senate Appropriations
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
House
Frederick County approves two road projects in 1949 program
In a special session the Frederick County Roads Board authorized two macadam paving projects for the 1949 program and awarded a $25 028.40 bid to Richard F. Kline for 88 miles of Ridge Road at Braddock Heights subject to State Roads Commission and Public Roads Administration approval. The projects cover about one mile of Copper Mine roads toward Woodsboro and about 11 miles of Reichs Ford road east of the Monocacy bridge.
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Frederick County Roads Board
Braddock Heights
Richard F.kline
State Roads Commission
Public Roads Administration
Johnsville
Woodsboro
Willard
Ridge Road
High Knob
Virginia Oyster Boat Destroyed By Crew
Maryland officials report a Virginia dredge boat was chased ashore by Maryland patrols and burned by its crew after fleeing a Potomac enforcement action. Three dredge boats were sighted nearby, and the other craft escaped arrest as tensions rise between Maryland and Virginia oystermen. Irene Dunn to receive Notre Dame Lactare Medal for 1940s Catholic laity service.
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Annapolis
Tidewater Fisheries Commission
Maryland
Virginia
David H. Wallice
Commission
James Ridgell
Rock Point
Potomac
Colonial Beach
Rid Bell
Ridgell
South Bend
Ind
Irene Dunn
University of Notre Dame
America
Whirlpool Donated For Therapy By Kiwanis Club
A whirlpool unit costing about 800 dollars was donated to the Frederick County Health Department by the Frederick Kiwanis Club to equip the clinic in Winchester Hall. It aims to provide hydro massage and underwater aerated massage for children with cerebral palsy infantile paralysis and other mobility issues as part of the club’s program for crippled children.
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Frederick County
Frederick Kiwanis Club
Frederick
Mies Alma Georg
Winchester Hall
James Messersmith
Walter G Crowther
Clarence C. Carty
Alma Georg
Frederick County Health Department
Kiwanis Club
Two Cars Damaged In East Patrick Street Collision
At East Patrick Street and Warxee Jane Monday at 7:05 p.m. two sedans were damaged with an estimated $1,000 in damage. Austin F. Rollins faced reckless driving charges after a left turn and illegal u turn, as per Officer Ellis Curry. Elwood Jones McKenzie reported Rollins swung into the eastbound lane then Route 40.
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East Patrick Street
Warxee Jane
Austin F. Rotlins
West All Sats Street
Ellis Curry
Rollins
Elwood Jones McKensie
Fast Third Street
McKenzie
East Patricks Street
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Claim Constipation Relief
An advertisement touts Dr. F M Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle thorough remedy for constipation from undigested food buildup. It claims universal bowel cleansing for upper and lower bowels and whole intestinal tract results with prices 15g 30 cents and 60g.
Protesting New Rates Shift Grain Trade Between Ports
Baltimore and several railroads and commerce groups petition the Interstate Commerce Commission to block new tariffs set to take effect April 11 that would equalize grain rates to Baltimore and Philadelphia with New York and Boston. The move aims to deter traffic diversion by extending free storage time and lowering storage charges at New York for export grain. Participating entities include B&O, Pennsylvania, Western Maryland, Reading Railroads, and the Baltimore and Philadelphia chambers and associations of commerce.
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Baltimore
Philadelphia
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Boston
Bufalo
Atlantic Seaboard
ICC
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
Western Maryland
Reading
Baltimore Associaton of Commerce
And
Chamber of Commerce
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Exchange
Sound Waves Detected At Distance Of Three Thousand Miles
Reports indicate perception of sound waves at a distance of about 3000 miles, suggesting unusually long-range propagation. Observers attribute the phenomenon to atmospheric conditions and possible auroral activity, with no injuries or devices reported. Further study is planned by a team of researchers.
Federal Reserve Cuts Stock Margin to 50 Percent
The Federal Reserve Board reduced the cash down payment on stock purchases from 75 to 50 percent, effective Wednesday, easing pressures to lift dull markets. The move signals a belief inflation no longer dominates the economy, following prior relaxation of installment credit rules for autos and household items.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
New York Stock Exchange
Emil Schram
Reserve Board
Congress
Tax violators fined in Baltimore sales case
Baltimore businessmen were fined in a criminal court for violating sales tax law. Alvin Ores, operator of a printing firm, was fined $420 and Charles fined $250. Both were also required to pay court costs. Fink, a tavern owner, must pay $20.40. Sidn Goines, a grocer, was released on a suspended sentence.
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Baltimore
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Highlandtown
Noble North Moose
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West Patrick ST
Weil
Brothers Your DeSoto
Plymouth
North Market St
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W. H. Louthan
Doubs, Md
Eal
Calvin A. Blair
West South ST
Blue and Grey Beauty Shop
Patrick Street
Doan
the City Opera House
Henry - Clements - Bruce - Raymond
Julia
Greer Garson
C. E. Cline & Son Puneral, Home
E. Patrick Street
Vin Stephen McNally
Cart Thurston
Spate
Continctous Lite
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Druid Theater
Damascus
Scott Brady
Charles Russell DeForest Kelly
Canon City
Markell & Ford
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