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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Mar 29, 1951

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Natural Gas Here By First Next January Frederick Gas Plan

Initial delivery of natural gas in Frederick will begin not later than January 1, 1952. Contracts with Trans-Continental Gas Pipeline Corp and Frederick Gas Co secure gas supply for 35 years. A Maryland Natural Gas Service Co line will run from Redland to Frederick with meters ready by June 1, 1951.

Frederick Trans-Continental Gas Pipeline Corporation Frederick Gas Company, Inc Raymond E. Brehaut Federal Power Commission Natural Gas Service Company Maryland Corporation Trans-Continental Redland Rockville Brehaut Gas Company East Church Street Brekaut Ge5 Brehwut

Federated Charities Elects Officers for Coming Year

The Federated Charities board elected its officers at the annual open meeting Tuesday night. Returning to office were George S. Rodock Jr. as president Ernest Helfenstein Jr. as first vice president Charles A. Sifford as second vice president Mrs C Thomas Summers as secretary Nevin T RB Waskey as treasurer Summers was named general secretary to fill the vacancy created by Miss Florence Garner's retirement as visiting nurse. Rodock thanked Garner for her years of service and she received a gift from friends and city clubs. Miss Mary Angel Sappington reported 75 enrollments in October with an average daily attendance of 46. The federation will continue under Summers's leadership and through the Joan closet for sick room equipment.

The Federated Charities George S. Rodock Ernest Helfenstein, Jr Charles A. Sifford C. Thomas Summers Nevin T. RB. Waskey Mra Summeza

Changes In Roads Bill Are Made In County Measures

The House of Delegates passed the county roads bill on second reading with 14 amendments and expects third reading tonight or tomorrow. The plan gives County Commissioners enhanced control over roads, adds travel expenses, and cuts proposed salary hikes. Amendments limit borrowing, specify fund disbursement, and require October plans on file with the roads engineer for public comment.

House of Delegates Senate Board of County Commissioners Roads Board

Croft Refuses To Answer Before Senate Crime Probe

John Croft linked to northern Kentucky gambling refused to answer questions posed by Senate crime investigators behind closed doors. He was released on a $10,000 bond for possible contempt. Four other witnesses were ordered to appear again before the full committee the next day. The FBI announced Croft was picked up at a fishing shack near the Florida Keys.

Washington John Croft Kentucky Senate Croft O Conor O’conor Congress FBI Jong Florida Keys Miami

Three Guilty In Spy Plot

New York reports that Julius Rosenberg, his wife Ethel Rosenberg, and Marion Sobeil were convicted of passing wartime atomic secrets to Russia in the first U S atom spy trial. The verdict came after seven hours and 18 minutes of deliberation. The defendants, all charged with intent to betray state secrets, face potential death penalties.

New York Russia United States Il Am Julius Rosenberg Ethel Marion Sobeil

Daylight Time In Effect One Month Hence

City hall has fielded inquiries on daylight saving in Frederick but the Board of Aldermen has yet to vote. Few details remain unclear as the new mayor and board take office and the county sides remain split. Maryland cities like Baltimore plan to observe fast time, while rural centers favor standard time. National moves to standardize DST have stalled in Congress.

Frederick City Hall Board of Aldermen Board of County Commissioners Frederick City Brunswick Point of Rocks Washington Congressional Baltimore

Bat steals show at Baltimore Lyric in high aria distraction

In Baltimore at the Lyric a bat named Minor Key disrupted a Metropolitan Opera staging of Johann Strauss Fledermaus. The bat swooped from the rafters during Jarmila Novotna’s aria, delighting about 3,000 in attendance and drawing applause for its aerial spins while conductor Eugene Ormandy’s music struggled to rise above the commotion. The bat, roaming the theater for years, had prior attempts at capture failing. La Novoina remained poised throughout the performance.

Baltimore Metropolitan Opera Company Johann Strauss Fledermaus Bat Lyric Theater Jarmila Novotna Immelmann Minor Key

Traffic Law Cases Heard By Magistrate

Two speeding cases heard before Magistrate Thomas Glass in Peoples Court this morning. Maurice McDaniel of Route 2 New Windsor had a charge of exceeding the 30 mile limit in Mt. Pleasant dismissed with a warning after stating 25 years driving in the state without a prior arrest. stopped March 20 by State Trooper D. A. Tucker. Donald Shipley of 129 West Patrick Street Frederick was found not guilty of exceeding the 50 mile limit as the arresting trooper did not pace the driver adequately. arrested near New Midway on March 17. Charles C. Kline of Rohrersville paid a $5 fine and costs for improper parking. arrested March 22 by Trooper Tucker in Middletown near a grocery store.

Thomas $. Glass Peoples Court Maurice McDaniel New Windsor Mt. Pleasant McDaniel D. A. Tucker Frederick Donald Shipley West Patrick Street Tucker Shipley New Midway Charles C. Kline Rohrersville Kline Middletown

Homemakers Meet At Frederick High On Saturday

Homemakers of Frederick county meet at Frederick High School Saturday for an all day session. They will vote on a constitutional amendment, elect officers, hear committee reports, and feature Miss Venna M. Kellar, retiring assistant director of University of Maryland Extension Service as principal speaker. The meeting includes a noon luncheon and afternoon talk on women’s work and world issues, with many special guests invited.

Frederick County Frederick High School Venna M. Kellar University of Maryland Extension Service Miss Kellar Frederick J. G. Shawbaker Clarence Eaves Lavier Delauter Beatrice Fehr Evelyn Hutson Fehr John A. Summers World Congress of Rural Women Copenhagen Grant Hooper Samuel H. Young Robert 2. Rhoderick Henry R. Shoemaker Shoemaker Bruce Crum Pomona Grange Ardath E. Martin Washington County Home Demonstration Wiliam Meyers Washington County Council of Homemakers Clubs Albert Houck Carroll County Council of Homemakers Clubs Doris Barker Betty Remsberg H. R. Aldridge Frostburg Harry ©. Smith James M. Owin Clifton Blair Thurmont Josephine Etchison C. Burr Artz Abram Pearce Glyndon State Council of Homemakers Clubs

France Stands By Promises to deter aggression

President Vincent Auriol told a National Press Club luncheon that France will resist and deter aggression and urges Americans to judge France by facts, not propaganda. He cited postwar gains including population rise, coal and auto output, rebuilt harbors, and trade coverage, and noted 720,000 troops in Indo China to prevent Communist-Guerilla domination despite losses and costs.

Washington Vincent Aurio France National Press Club Auriol Indo-China

Curvesome Brunette To Act As Lady Godiva

Coventry England March 29 A British actress was chosen from 117 applicants to re enact Lady Godiva on June 23. Ann Wrigg 26 a curvesome brunette won. among losers were seven Americans including Sally Rand who was not in the running. Wrigg said she is mad about horses. She will ride a white horse with a long flaxen wig and a flesh colored bra and nantics set.

Coventry Eng Lady Godiva Ann Wrigg Sally Rand Miss Wrigg

State Department distributes Japanese peace draft to 15 nations

The State Department is distributing a completed American draft of a Japanese peace treaty to 15 nations this week. They are invited to state their reaction and propose any changes they may want.

Washington State Department

Churches Asked To Help Halt Moral Delinquency Of Nation

National Council of Churches urged churches to curb what it called moral delinquency in society. It condemned legalized gambling and warned patrons fund syndicates and corrupt government. The note came amid Kefauver committee crime probes and state efforts to study enforcement.

Associated Press Kefauver’ Committee National Council of Churches of Christ Council Interin General Board New York Thomas E. Dewey Saratoga Springs N. Y Dewey Washington Senate Sen

Five Per Cent National Sales Tax Proposed

Washington march 28 a five per cent rational retail sales tax and a 6 billion dollar slash in government spending were among steps proposed by the Committee for Economic Development to achieve a balanced federal fiscal program. The plan calls for a 10 billion dollar tax increase soon, curbs on bank credit expansion, and a national savings program to yield a 2 to 3 billion dollar surplus in fiscal 1952. The proposal, by the Business Research organization, also seeks elevated excise taxes and a defense profits tax, with profits above 25 thousand taxed at 50 per cent. It warns of a coming deficit without action and backs Snyder’s tax proposals including higher auto and durable goods taxes.

Washington Comittee For Economic Development Businessmen’s The Business Research Organization CED Truman Treasury Snyder Congress Snyder Ib Aes

Final Plans for Frederick pupil exchange discussed

Frederick high school hosts parents of 24 students bound for Wyandotte Michigan next month for a final planning meeting chaired by Eugene Sanders. Students have raised 1200 to fund the trip through dances, bake sales, and sales of labels and book covers. They study Frederick’s history and Michigan data to interpret both communities.

Frederick Wyandotte Mich Eugene Sanders Red Cross Service Maryland Michigan Harpers Ferry Bana O Arnold Fleagle U. S Frances Shores Detroit

Reds Slow Advance By UN Force In Korea

Chinese Reds slowed the Allied advance in Korea with stiff western and central front defense as plans for a spring offensive were hinted at. MacArthur rejected peace talks as Chinese broadcasts in Tokyo derided the bid. Filipino troops gained a small sector margin while American infantry briefly retained a crest near Uljongbu. Central Korea saw a strong Red stand seven miles wide against patrols, with forces largely concentrated on the western and central fronts. Eastern front saw limited South Korean incursions into Red territory.

Tokyo Korea China MacArthur Munsan Wesr Uljongbu Chunchon Redlands

Maryland Tuberculosis Association seals sale tops state goal

The 1080 Christmas Seal Sale raised 343 105.74 in Maryland the largest ever, beating last year by 20096.73 and surpassing the 905.74 goal. Frederick drive netted 9711.56 up 427.65 from the prior year. A year round chest X ray campaign with health departments surveys nearly 175 000 Marylanders.

Maryland Tuberculosis Association Maryland Frederick Baltimore City Association

Berlin Shooting Prompt May Be Raised Today

Berlin authorities planned to meet late today as U S and Soviet officials discuss the March 28 shooting by East German police on a sightseeing convoy of 73 American tourists in Potsdamer Platz. Maj Gen Lemuel Mathewson sought a public reaffirmation of allied travel safety and assurances the East German force is properly advised. Three shots hit a bus but no injuries were reported.

Berlin U. S Potsdamer Platz Lemuel Mathewson Sergei Dengin Soviet Control Commission East Berlin Mathewson

Street Intersection Land Secured By City

The city acquired about 250 square feet at the northeast corner of West Patrick Street and West College Terrace by deed from Mr. and Mrs. Earl N. Haines, recorded in the clerk of court. The land will allow street improvements with no consideration. A separate deed shows Mr. and Mrs. John C. Sanger selling Park Avenue property in Brunswick to Mr. and Mrs. Lee B. Lynn for roughly $00.

West Patrick Street West College Terrace John C. Sanger Lee B. Lynn Park Avenue Brunswick

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