Bell System defends with planning for national emergencies
Bells ring and lights flash as an air raid alert rises. In a nationwide effort the Bell System and its Chesapeake and Potomac group affiliates outline voluntary civil defense plans to protect plants, safeguard communications, and coordinate with government needs during emergencies.
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Harry Herman
United States
Defense
Bell System
Frederick
Chesapeake and
Fotomac
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Chesapeake and Potomac Group
Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
West Virginia
Bell System readied for national defense in Frederick office
The Frederick telephone office builds a robust civil defense network with bomb shelters for operators and maintenance crews, eight air raid focal points, and trained leaders to maintain interchanges during a national emergency. Local manager Frank Simmons and Dean Price supervise defense readiness, with AT&T coordinating across states.
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Frat Keefer
C. & PF. Telephone Company
Frederick
Frank K. Simmons
Dean Price
Bell System
Vita
L. Fogle
Barbara Smith
Lloyd Mallonee
Herman Beyard
Robert Morrison
Price
CDO
Dean W. Price
Herman Berard
Frank K Simmons
Baltimore Physician Says He Was Careless On Tax Returns
Dr Harold V Harbold a 37 year old Baltimore physician told a Federal Court jury today he was careless when he filed his income tax returns and had no intent to cheat the government The government charged he understated his income by about 50000 in 1944 1945 and 1946 and owes 21722 The defense portrayed wartime work and cash payments as leading to the miscalculation and noted a 1947 policy consultation prompted a reassessment of income.
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Baltimore
Harold V. Harbold
Harbold
White House aide inquiry inflames RFC loan pressure case
The News reports on a May 2 1951 scene where Fulbright subcommittee charges hit an influence ring linked to RFC loans. Dr Harbold’s attorney notes a $35000 interior decorator bill tied to a new house purchase. Short convened reporters to discuss the matter amid political controversy.
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Short
White House
Fulbright
Dawson
Dawson to Testify May 10 Before Senate Subcommittee
Donald Dawson agreed to testify May 10 before a Senate Subcommittee probing the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Dawson, Truman's administrative assistant, telephoned Senator Fulbright to confirm his appearance, a move approved by President Truman. Presidential Secretary Joseph Short stated no further comment.
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Washington
Donald Dawson
Senate
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
REC
Dawson
Truman
Fulbright
D-Ark
Joseph Short
Short
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