Enumerators Trained for Frederick Census Operation
City and county enumerators begin fieldwork this Saturday under training by crew leaders Charles I Staley and others. About seventy workers will cover urban and rural districts, collecting eight basic population questions and farm data with confidentiality assured by the Census Bureau.
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Frederick
Charles I. Staley
Ransom R. Lewis
John Gaither
Unionville
Richard Magalis
Brunswick
Census Bureau
Lewis
Alton L. Waterfield
Sabillasville
Warren Evans
Mt. St. Mary's
St. Joseph's Colleges
Bonnybelle Moose
Camp Detrick
George W. Wireman
Russell L. Fisher
Thurmont
Rhoda Gillelan
Emmitsburg
John T. Garner
Randolph Yost
Hanvers
Cyrus J. Smith
Catoctin
Walter A. Heckert
Lewistown
Frank R. Fraley
Norman R. Burdette
Creagerstown
Elwood R. Younkins
Jackson
Emma Lewis
Braddock
Robert Cassell
Tuscarora
Howard Aldridge
Ethel H. Thomas
William Burall
Frederick City
Mary Jane Watson
Grace Coffman
Nellie Wiles
Emma Bussard
Burkittsville
Russell Lee
Eastern Shore Cannery Operator Webb Shoots Self
Vienna March 90 P Clay M Webb 62 a well known Eastern Shore cannery operator shot and killed himself at his home yesterday Dr Joh Mace Dorchester county medical examiner reported Webb had been to Baltimore for a physical checkup and appeared normal on return Fifteen minutes after arriving he went to his bedroom a pistol wound through his heart was found by family members
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Vienna
Clay M. Webb
Joh Mace
Dorchester County Medical Examiner
Webb
Baltimore
Mace
Guilty Of Negligence Brown Says
Norfolk Va March 30 Capt William D Brown pleaded guilty to charges of negligence and neglect of duty in the grounding of the battleship Missouri The former skipper admitted three charges and four specifications after arraignment before a general court martial convened by Rear Adm Allan E Smith Brown who was relieved as Missouri’s commander said I and I alone bear the sole responsibility for the accident The Missouri ran aground January 17 while attempting to run a secret electronic range near Thimble Shoal and buoys Brown faced seven specifications alleging failures in navigation lookout radar use and depth finding with two other officers also facing charges in the case
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
William D. Brown
Missouri
Brown
Chesapeake Bay
Naval Court of
Allan E. Smith
Cmd
John R. Millett
Big Mo
Oflicer
Frank G. Morris
Millett
Morris
Thimble
The
Easter Parade Judges Named in Frederick
All indications point to strong participation in Frederick's first Easter promenade to be held Easter Sunday April 9. Judges named by the Chamber of Commerce include Mrs. Mary Condon Hodgson Mrs. Ransom FR Lewis Jr and State Senator Edward D Storm. The event runs noon to 2 on Main Street with prizes of orchids carnations and Easter bunnies for the top dressed. A photographer will be on hand and county residents are invited to join city participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Chamber of Commerce
Mary Condon Hodgson
Ransom FR. Lewis, Jr
Edward D. Storm
Stocks Slip After Mixed Open In New York
The stock market opened with small gains and losses then drifted to lower ground as the day progressed. Declines were modest and a few shares advanced, reflecting a cautious session in which traders weighed early gains against broader trading pressures.
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New York
Foreign Ships Seized By Chinese Nationalists
In Taipei on March 30, Nationalist forces continued their blockade of Red China ports seizing four to five foreign vessels. The latest capture occurred around March 23 near Amoy, with the steamship Tai Chung Shan, British-flagged, forced into Quemoc. Tai Chung Shan is operated by Taipeing Steam Navigation Co of Hongkong. A UNC graduate protested Lie’s UN move against the Nationalist delegation.
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Taipei
Fortoss
Red China
Amoy
Quemoc
Nationalist Island
Taipeing Steam Navigation Co
Hongkong
University of North Carolina
United Nations
Trygve Lie
Nine Die as Fire Slaughters Patients at Sanatorium
Philadelphia March 30 Nine male patients died from choking fumes in a basement fire at the Belle Vista sanatorium for convalescent and mental cases. Firemen rescued scores from the first floor and windows were cut to reach others as authorities traced the blaze to the baseme nt laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Belle Vista Sanatorium
Springfield Township
Edward H. Chew
Roland L. Randall
Chew
Andrew J. White
Russian Troops Said to Appear in Shanghai Reports
China Mail reported arrivals of Russian troops in Shanghai and Hong Kong as of March 30 citing early arrivals from the Red city. The notices claimed Soviets manning anti-aircraft guns, directing defenses, and advising the Chinese army, though no confirmation was available. The news quotes uniforms similar to Chinese Red soldiers. Annapolis ferry incident follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China Mail
Shanghai
Hongkong
Race
Red City
Yangtze
Collapses On Duty In Rail Yards
Norman Edward Danner a 32 year old Brunswick brake man for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad collapsed on duty around 945 pm Wednesday night in Brunswick yards and died en route to Frederick Memorial Hospital Autopsy may be performed under county medical examiner death possibly due to a cerebral hemorrhage from an old injury Danner had worked about ten years and is survived by his wife Hazel Cooper Danner and his mother Mrs Lacey Powers Knoxville plus several children and siblings Funeral services will be held Sunday at two oclock at his mother’s home with further services at Knoxville Lutheran church Rev Martin L Zirkle officiating Interment at Knoxville Reformed cemetery Funeral directors C H Feete and Brother</S>
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Edward Danner
New Addition
Brunswick
Baltimore and Ohio
Brunswick Yards
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Harry C. Bodie
C. E. Pruitt
Bodie
Danner
Brunswick Yard
Hazel Cooper Danner
Lacey Carrie Powers
Knoxville
Norma Jean
Lorretta Ann
Kathleen Idell
Rebecca Mae
Raymond
Franklin Danner
Melvin Powers
Washington
Virginia Lowrey
Dolores Powers
Knoxville Lutheran Church
Martin L. Zirkle
Knoxville Reformed
C. H. Feete
Local cancer drive quotas set for Frederick County
Frederick county's quota for the 1950 anti cancer campaign to start April 1 is 4500 dollars General Chairman James McSherry announced today after organizing a county board of directors Directors elected as co chairmen for the annual solicitation include Dr James B Thomas medical division Herbert N Hes ton publicity Mrs Byron W Thompson education George M Chapline Jr and Charles McC Mathias Jr county solicitation The drive is 1200 dollars less than last year to fund research and preventive medicine for cancer patients. TO END REIGN OF TERROR Manila March 30 The Philippine army was ordered to end a reign of terror by Communist led Hubalahaps who have killed 25 persons wounded at least 60 and pillaged 15 villages in two days. Joan YULE DEAD North Hollywood Calif March 30 Jason Yule veteran showman father of actor Mickey Rooney died at his home today after a heart attack He was 61.
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Frederick County
James McSherry
James B. Thomas
Herbert N. Heston
Byron W. Thompson
George M Chapline Jr
Charles McC Mathias Jr
Arthur Potts
Manila
Philippine Army
Joan Yule
North Hollywood
Calif
Jase Yule
Mickey Rooney
Battle Monuments Commission weighs Pershing memorial plan
The Battle Monuments Commission discussed a Pershing Memorial Museum wing for the Smithsonian or National Museum in Washington to honor General John J. Pershing. The plan, favored by Gen. D. John Markey, would display arms and uniforms from seven wars and sea service. No decision yet and other business covered 14 overseas cemeteries including Manila. The first completed memorial will be a World War II shrine at Suresnes, Paris. Harold V. Keats joined the commission.
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Smithsonian Institution
National Museum In Washington
John J. Pershing
American Battle Monuments Commission
D. John Markey
Walkersville
Tony
Gen
Markey
Commission
Washington
Robert G. Woodside
Leslie Biffle
Senate
Gen. Markey
General Pershing
Battle Monuments Commission
Biffle
Smithsonian
National Museum
Pershing Memorial Museum
Pated
Manila
Suresnes
Paris
Harold V. Keats
The
Amvets
Frederick
Truman
Leon Blum Dies in Paris at 77 obituary
Leon Blum veteran French Socialist leader and three time Premier died in Paris at age 77. A longtime elder statesman and anti Nazi fighter he was active in government before and after World War II and shaped European unity efforts. He edited Le Populaire and opposed both Nazis and Communists throughout his career.
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Paris
Leon Blum
France
Socialist Party
Blum
Andre Marie
European Unity Movement
National Assembly- Que
le Populaire
Harness Race Bill Is Signed
Governor Lane signed a measure on harness racing transfers that preserves the Frederick county referendum and adds a new transfer section to the racine law of 1947. The action also approves Carroll county raffle and carnival permits funding, lowers the 1951 tax levy for the school loan, and vetoes a Union Bridge land purchase repeal bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Lane
General Assembly
Fair Grounds
State Racing Commission
Racine
Frederick County
Edward D. Storm
Carroll County
Union Bridge
Damages Suit Kept Open Over Fatal 1949 Crash
Suits seeking 221000 dollars in damages against the United States were filed in Baltimore federal court after a fatal April 1949 collision near Clarksville involving a Frederick couple and their daughter Sandra. Testimony resumes Friday at 11. Names involved include Lewis Edward O’Hara and Beulah Price as administrator for the family.
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United States
Frederick
United States District Court
Baltimore
Chesnut
Lewis Edward O'Hara
Sandra
Silver Spring
Clarksburg
Maryland
Beulah Price
Food Prices Show Irregular Movements Across Centers
Prices held near last weekend levels in major markets as lettuce tomatoes and cucumbers edged up while broccoli cauliflower celery peas peppers spinach fell with higher shipments. Weather spurred demand for salad items and onion prices remained weak after a sharp prior drop. Onions seen as ample all season with new crop arrivals in Texas early. potential price shifts depend on warmer or colder weather. The Agriculture Department plans an onion promotion and notes spring onion output more than double 1949 levels, largest since 1936. New potatoes similar to onions, with weather a key factor. Valencia orange crop in California damaged heavily by frost, limiting marketable cars. The Dun & Bradstreet wholesale food price index stayed unchanged from last week.
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Associated Press
Agriculture Department
Texas
Merritt Thomas
California
Valencia
Dun & Bradstreet
Spring Temperatures Fall Amid Snow and Cold Across Nation
A weather summary reports dramatic temperature swings with southern California beaches near 90 and Los Angeles at 86 while parts of the Midwest endure near zero. Maryland records frost and Baltimore predicts a chilly week. a 28 degree low at the airport signals a harsh late winter ahead, with easing warmth expected by Friday.
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California
Mercury
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Monami
Miami Beach
Miami
International
Phoenix
Yuma
Ariz
Avnata
Freeani
Midwest
Upstate
New York
Rochester
51 Tabs Must Be On Automobiles Saturday
Baltimore reports that 1951 license tabs must be displayed by Saturday. Maryland Motor Vehicles Commissioner Arthur H. Brice warned owners that the red 50 tabs expire at midnight Friday. State police and city officers will tag untagged vehicles Saturday for unpaid annual licenses as Brice notes staff has issued 3,100 more licenses than last year.
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Baltimore
Arthur H. Brice
Maryland
Brice
Fire alarm at Detrick deemed practically nothing
Authorities at Camp Detrick said a 5 30 morning fire alarm at the military installation was practically nothing. A faulty transformer was reported as the cause of the alarm.
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Detrick
Camp Detrick
Rt 240 Curve To Be Modified
The State Roads Commission announced bids will be opened April 18 for several projects in Montgomery Prince Georges and Worcester counties. Montgomery work covers intersection improvements at Columbia Boulevard and Seminary Avenue near Silver Spring and curve modification on U S Route 240 between Clarksburg and Hyattstown. Prince Georges project in Laurel improves Irving Street for about two and a half miles between Lafayette Avenue and State Route 6. Worcester View county project extends about six miles on U S Route 56 from northwest of Salisbury to southeast of Mar dela.
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Baltimore
State Roads Commission
Montgomery
Prince Georges
Wicomico
Columbia Boulevard
Seminary Avenue
Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring
Clarksburg
Hyattstown
Laurel
Irving Street
Lafayette Avenue
Growers Of Christmas Greens To Open Meeting
Growers of Christmas greens from many regions attend the Holly Society of America annual spring meeting in College Park. The two day session opens tonight with discussions on holly in home decor, distinctive holly trees in the northeast, and the West Virginia holly conservation program among other topics.
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College Park
The
Holly Society of America
West Virginia
Truman May Veto Price Support Bill
Washington March 30 President Truman decided to veto the farm price support measure affecting cotton peanuts and potatoes. Reports indicate he disapproved the compromise bill sent to the White House last week as farm advisers opposed its expanded price supports for peanuts and cotton.
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Washington
Truman
Capitol
Senate House
Truman holds vacation press conference amid admin shifts
President Truman summoned reporters at the winter White House for a 4:30 p.m. briefing to discuss major changes in his administration and reaffirm support for Secretary of State Acheson. A House vote to earmark a billion dollars for European recovery funds sparked concern over State Department policy. Plans reportedly include reshuffles: Pace to Army, Symington to National Security Resources Board chair, Lawton to Budget Director, and Finletter to Air Force Secretary.
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Key West
Fri
Truman
State Acheson
State Department
Treaman
House
White House
Ite
Frank Pace
Army
Air Force
Symington
National Security Resources Board
Fredericke J. Lawton
Thomas K. Finletter
ECA
London
Chimney Fire At East Fifth Street Alarms Firemen
A chimney fire at 225 East Fifth Street triggered an alarm around 12:30 PM. Firemen used booster streams to extinguish the blaze. Responding companies were Juniors Uniteds and Citizens.
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East Fifth Street
Uniteds
Citizens Companies
Marshall Plan Reaches Its Halfway Mark Next Monday
Washington March 30 The Marshall Plan marks its second year and halfway point next Monday as the ECA heads a recovery drive from a twelve story nerve center near the White House. George C Marshall will address recovery workers at a birthday rally amid debate over long term costs and results.
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Marshall Plan
Truman
Iaw
Europe
Washington
Laafayette Park
White House
America
Russia
Economic Cooperation Administration
ECA
Congress
George C. Marshall
United States
Harvard University
Marshall
Soviet Union
Moscow
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Annapolis
Bay
Harry W. Nice
Norman E. Danner
Pershing
U. S
Cumberland
Yowson
Randallstown
Benson
Pikesville
Waterloo
Waldorf
Baltimore Weather Bureau
Vieun Thco County
Salisbury
Mardela
Lin
Italy
Greece
Western Europe
North America
Berlin
Western
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