Primary Ballot Bids Narrow in Frederick County
A Democratic primary appears set for May 3 in Frederick County with a likely full slate for the Sixth District seat. The GOP shows uncertain prospects with no confirmed statewide delegates or presidential nominees and only Rev. W Ignatius Snowden filed as a Republican candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Annapolis
Glenn Beal
Maryland
Dawson Hormne
Myersvile
Thomas O'Conner
Silver Spring
W. Ignatius Snowden
Red Cross Fund Surpasses County Goal in March Drive
Frederick County Chapter ends March with 15 641.31 collected toward a 14 100 quota, aided by late area can vasses. County charts show 52 613.68 total with 11 027.63 from existing reports and 1 315.82 from a 31 400 quota by 150 volunteers led by Mrs. Otho 3. Kelfer. Local districts report strong canvasses.
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National American Red Cross
Frederick County
Daniel J. Thomas
Otho
Kelfer
Robert L. Smith
Braddock
E. D. RieCain
Braddock Heights
Irs
Joan Harbaugh
Cat Kle
Jackson
Guy Hine
Liberty
Guy C. Baker
Middletown
Frank Darner
Vascarora
Harry RM. Free
Urbana
J. W. Briscoe
Smith
Nevin T. R. Waskey
Paul D. Pson
Efort
Bild Thomas
South Market Direct
Four Acres Of Young Timber Lost In Fire
Forest blazes burn about four acres of young timber near Mt Briar attributed to careless smoking. District Forest Supervisor Herman complains. Guard Donald Kendall and crews gain control. Two grass and brush fires at Centerville and Hope Hill were stopped at woods edge with little damage.
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Herman Coms
Mt. Briar
Washin
Keedysville
Eorge Pry
No Good News For Cheering Average Man
A crowded bus ride home from work frames a wary citizen’s view of postwar prices and strikes. He fears rent hikes, job scarcity, and higher taxes as Congress debates coal and steel issues and foreign aid. The piece sketches daily hardship and political tension shaping ordinary life.
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Washington
Inea
John Jones
Congress
Wallace
John L. Ley
Europe
China
Hitler
Mussolini
Stalin
Tito
Gottwald
Hke
Jonas
Johnny Jones
South America
South Africa
Australia
Siberia
Ozarks
Ingo
CJ Jones
Ben Joan
Page
Cairo-Haifa Train Blown Up
The Cairo Haifa train on the Palestine coastal plain was blown up today. Sixty one people were injured and authorities warned of possible deaths. The blast struck a largely Jewish area amid escalating violence and food shortages in Jerusalem. A government spokesman said relief could come if cooperation with the government and army improves.
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Jerusalem
Cairo-Haifa
Palestine Coastal Plain
Arminagls
Palestine
Gine
Fire destroys Walter Reed building. injuries reported
A rapidly spreading fire on the Walter Reed Army Hospital grounds destroyed a one story frame building housing a restaurant post exchange and tailor shop. Seven firefighters were injured as crews fought the blaze from 10:15 a.m. until about an hour later. Maj. John B. Lamond estimated damage at 250000 including the building equipment and exchange.
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Washington
Post Exchange
Walter Reed Army Hospital
John B. Lamond
Moscow protests over detention of ship Russia in New York
A Soviet note to the United States demanded the immediate release of the liner Russia and assurances it would not be detained again. The U S State Department said the ship was not held by order of authorities, while two damage suits totaling 1000 were filed in federal court by passengers claiming injuries and the vessel unseaworthy. The Volga lay idle as longshoremen and veterans protested arms shipments to Russia.
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Moscow
P—Tass
United States
Russia
New York
Washington
U. S. State Department
Department
Russia Wins
New Jersey
Maryland Forecast Projections Across Counties
Weather alerts for Washington, Allegany and Garret counties predict cloudy, windy conditions with showers and scattered thunderstorms today and tonight. Expect clearing and cooler temperatures by tomorrow with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s and overnight lows around 52 to 57.
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Associated Press
Maryland
Washington
Allegany
Garret
West Virginia Coal Strike Triggers Economic Alarm
The State Chamber of Commerce warned that West Virginians show little alarm over the coal walkout. It noted miners lose about 10.6 million dollars weekly in wages while the state braces for economic stagnation and reduced activity during the prolonged stoppage.
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Charleston
W Va
State Chamber of Commerce
West Virginia
West
Ice Harvesting In Poconos Fades Yet Persists
Ice harvesting remains a fading practice in Bear Creek Lake area as miners store about 9 000 tons for sale. The craft once used 160.900 per harvest with horses and hand tools, now replaced by electric refrigeration and machines. Buyers include taverns shops and dairies with wholesale prices ranging from 75 cents to 390 dollars per ton.
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Hal Boyle
Maren
Bear Creek Lake
Charles Hawke
Ice Harvest SR
Ted
Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties
Deeds filed in the clerk’s office show multiple property transfers. G Oliver Price family sells 121 North Market Street to Darwin and wife for about 1817 300. Thomas H Legg to James W Schoenover 133 acres in Jonas district for around 14000. Charles R Gates to Annie R Zimmerman 325 Jefferson Street for about 10500. Alvie E Myers sells 211 West Seventh Street to G O Price for about 9500. Waller Crowl and Roy Crowl sell to Roy Crowl a 205 acre farm with 15 acre wood lot in Petersville district for about 4000. State Roads contract awarded to Gott and Franklin Randallstown for a Carroll County road project at 28 9 bid. Project includes grading drainage and resurfacing a 3.5 mile Washington road section south of Barrett toward Hoods Mails with about 0 495 mile.
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G. Oliver Price
North Market Street
Darwin A. Hunting
Thomas H. Legg
James W. Schoenover
Jonas
Charles R. Gates
Annie R. Zimmerman
Jefferson Street
Alvie E. Myers
West Seventh Street
G. O. Price
Waller Crow
Roy H. Crow
Roy Lee Crow
Petersville
State Roads Common
Gott
Franklin
Randallstown
Carroll County
Barrett
Federal aid plan would cost Maryland taxpayers millions
The Maryland Public Expenditure Council estimated that a proposed federal school aid plan would cost Maryland about 2.474 million dollars while returning only 2.135 million in state benefits. It warned that federal control is a real threat and criticized states for not prioritizing their own education funding. Governor Lane had said Maryland could improve public education without extra federal help.
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Baltimore
Maryland Public Expenditure Council
Senatox
Washington
Mary Land
Maryland
North Carolina
Alabama
Texas
Georgia
Mississippi
Tennessee
Lane
Public Expenditure Council
Blasted Rock Damages Roof Near Mullinix Park
A large rock dropped during trench work for a new swimming pool at Mullinix Park narrowly pierced Wells Tire Shop at 162 West Patrick Street. The hole in the tarpaper roof raised concerns of rain leakage until repairs, as workers proceed with pool circulation trenching. The project aims to have the pool ready this summer. Raymond S. Long faces an 11 45 charge for exceeding 50 miles per hour on North Market Street and awaits a hearing after posting 51145. Austin Young of Fredericks is charged with intoxication by Officer Burras and held. A chimney fire on Fith Street prompted Juniors and Distinguished to respond, with rescue services assisting.
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Mullinix Park
Wells’ Tire
West Patrick Street
North Market Street
Raymond S. Long
Harrisburg
Sgt
Swomley
Long
Austin Young
Fredericx
Burras
Farmers Flee Towns Over Parking Meters Survey Finds
A Chicago survey reports farmers avoid towns with metered parking and shift business to rural areas or build shopping centers. The American Society of Planning Officials notes meters trigger fines and odor of municipal policy pushes farmers to off-street facilities. Cities like Brighton and Concordia experiment with meter revenue to finance parking lots and new centers.
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Chicago
American Society of Planning
Brighton N
Ore
Concordia
Chambersburg Pa
Kan
Anaheim
Calif
Benton Harbor
Mich
Final Action By House On ERP Today
The House rejected a bid to cut 1.5 billion from a 6.025 billion foreign aid bill and pressed toward passage of a 5.205 billion program. The vote and timing dominated a long session as lawmakers debated scope, duration, and funding for Europe recovery and aid to allied nations.
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House
Washington
Teader Halleck
Indiana
Congress
Europe
Vorys
Rep
Hand
RNJ
Greece
Turkey
China
Vursell
R-Il
Foreign Affairs Committee
Spain
Menis
Russia
Frederick Chamber of Commerce Dinner Draws 150 Guests
More than 150 persons are expected for the Frederick Chamber of Commerce membership dinner tonight at 6 45 in the Francis Scott Key Hotel ballroom. A cocktail hour precedes the meal in the Blue and Grey room. Principal speaker is Thomas R. Reid of McCormick and Co Baltimore.
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Frederick
Baltimore Council
U. S
Conference to Condemn Communism Intrigue at Pan American Meet
At the Ninth Inter American Conference Secretary Marshall faced questions on the Communist issue. Officials gave no clear signal whether the United States would push the topic. In New York stocks rose with strong early buying lifting market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Marshall
Secretar
Coramiani
Marshal Move
United States
New York
McMahon Collier’s Bomb Claims Stir Nuclear Debate
The article notes Senator McMahon’s Collier’s piece claiming the United States has above ground radioactive material and means to annihilate life, plus potential to sterilize the population. It cites reactions from The Washington Post and discussion of atomic energy control led by Lilienthal.
March Weather Outlook and Mild Temperatures Forecast
March was mild and damp with near normal precipitation and a near record heat day. The Weather Bureau warned of possible thunderstorms tonight and expected temperatures to rise from morning lows.
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Weather Bureau
Sill Checking On Radio Disturbances
City lineman Harmon Staley reports daily checks of wiring for radio noise sources in the city and Potomac Edison system. He has identified cases where repairs can quickly remove interference and notes the utility cooperates in fixes. Staley uses a radio in his truck to detect noise and often spots crossed wires before the radio registers them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon S*aley
Potomac Edison Company
Snions
Utiey
Staley
Truman Receives Coal Strike Board Report
President Truman received the three member coal strike fact finding board report and will study it before any government action. The inquiry, led by Justice Frank Minton with Clark Ethridge and George W. Taylor, outlined facts but offered no settlement recommendations.
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Washington
Truman
Coai Ne
Fran Ly
Socwy
Minton
White House
Clark Ethridge
Louisville Courier- Journal
George W. Taylor
University of Pennsylvania
John L. Lewis
Justice Department
Penn
Lewis
A B Bomb Supply Is Adequate
Washington reports the United States has an adequate supply of atom bombs and is expanding production. Atomic Energy Commission chairman Lilienthal testified to the House Appropriations Committee on February 28. The panel recommended full funding for the commission and noted rapid progress in the atomic energy program. senators and representatives cautioned about specific numbers and storage details. Senator Hickenlooper favored using the bomb to shorten war if needed, with strategic considerations.
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Washington
United States
Congress
David E. Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
House Appropriations Committee
LiHenthal
Commission
Lilienthal
Rep
Keefe
R-Wis
Tam
America
Senate House Atomic Energy Committee
Hickenlooper
Five Overweight Court Cases Called This Morning
Court proceedings listed overweight vehicle infractions. Individuals from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland faced fines and forfeitures totaling several thousand dollars, with vehicles and cargoes exceeding weight limits. Arrests by Troopers included Clyde Tucker, James Stonesifer, and W A Mutchner.
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Bennet
Clyde B. Tucker
Hagerstown
James Stonesifer
W. A. Mutchner
Peter D. Lebring
Chevy Chase
Richard E. Lamb
Epirata
Robert G. Tinkter
Princes Anne
L. Mi. Ridge
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Eadline Fm
Red Cross Fund
Peter Edson
NEA
Washington Correspondent
Cairo
Haifa
Walter Reed
NOT & Ellicott i
James Clark
Fifth Judicial
Electioar
Voll
Jon
Marvin T. Anderson
Anne Arundel County
Poconos
P. G
American Legion
Legion
Market Streets
Market Street
Savare
Remore Poole
Thornton Rodgers
Charles M. Bierler
Vernon Cassett
Charles Downs
Clarence Frailey
Winchester Hall
Legion Home
Francis Scott Key Post
Bierley
Melvin Broadwater
Bruce A. Brucher
Cassell
Robert FE. Clapp, Jr
Edward T. Cramer
Edward A. Crowther
James E. Daub
Steve Krisings
Arthur R. Stine
Brunswick Post
Richard C. Bowers
Thurmont
Poole
Garland B. Williams
Mr. Downs
Emmitsburg
Riley
Fith
Ear
United Rescue
Senator McMahon
Collier's Magazine
David EL Litenthal
Governtom
S House
Colliers
McMahon
United States of America
New England
Washington Post
Senate
House Committee On Atomic Energy
Post
Collier's
Bernard Baruch
Coal Strike Board
U.S
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