Frost Threatens Frederick County Fruit Yet Again
Frost and ice damaged early fruit in parts of the county with apples near Thurmont reported harmed and black frost near Unionville threatening garden produce. Officials warned a 28 degree frost could further hurt fruit while weather observers noted a 30 to 33 degree night with calm winds and continuing cold Saturday.
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Weather Bureau
Orcherd
Thurmont
Unionville
Frederick
Washington
Bay 2
Mardiver
Dates For Finals Are Set
Frederick county high schools announce schedules for graduation week with finals for Frederick High on June 12 and Lincoln High on June 31. County towns list dates: Middletown June 10 Br ox June 11 Thermont June 12 Walkersville and Emmitsburg June 13. Morning or evening ceremonies vary by school with speakers to be decided locally.
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Frederick County
Frederick High School
Lincoln High School
Middletown
Broick
Thermont
Walkers Wile
Emmitsburg
Meat-Axe Economizing and the Budget Debate
Washington columnist Peter Edson notes Republican leaders push for meat-axe cuts to curb government spending. He cites quarrels over a potential six billion-dollar reduction against a likely four and a half billion, with committees expanding staffs and debates over necessity and efficiency.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
Republican Party
John W. Taber
House
Senate
Appropriations
Robert E. Lee
FBI
Leslie M. Gravilin
Hartford
Dred Staneh
Treasury
S3i
Mfilion International
Three Killed Driving To Pick Up Dates
Three people died in a head on crash while driving to pick up dates. The victims include K Long 22 of Camden a former Marine sergeant and John Lopez 22 of New Jersey a reserve ensign. Meanwhile CIO unionists joined striking phone workers in Charleston West Virginia as city patrols guarded the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company building.
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Baltimore
Releke
Chesapeake and Potomac Company
Wlars
Phisie
K. Long
Camden
Naval Reserve
John Lopez
Cnarieston
W Va
CIO
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
City Revenue and Surplus Report for 1946 Audited
The 1946 audit by George Scott and Company shows total revenue of 502 417.91 and expenses of 33 168.81, producing a deficit if not for increased revenue. Net tax collections rose to 321 933.91, water rents to 101 563.59, and parking meter receipts to 23 012.42, while unpaid water accounts and total uncollected taxes indicated limited available surplus for 1947.
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Fredesh
Red
George Scott and Company
Frederick County Red Cross Drive Exceeds Quotas
The 1947 Red Cross drive in Frederick County totaled 27 593 69 dollars, surpassing the 12 000 goal. Frederick City raised 14 137 33 and the county 7 356 36 with all districts meeting or surpassing quotas except Brunswick. General Chairman Peter W Chichester announced the final, oversubscribed result.
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Red Cross
Frederick County
Peter W. Chichester
Frederick Y
W Merval Weaver
Daniel J. Thomas
Thurman
Brunswick
Brazil Moves to Ban Communist Party in Sweep
Federal police padlock 435 Communist clubs and cells after the Supreme Electoral Tribunal orders the party declared illegal and closed. The party, once among the hemisphere's largest, polled about 200000 votes in January elections and elected 17 deputies and one senator.
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Rio de Janeiro
Communist Party
Troo
Supreme Electoral Tribunal
Brazil
Tf Capital
Variound
Branha
Bridge Tests State of Proposed Chesapeake Bay Crossing
A rough note indicates tests on the proposed bridge across the Chesapeake Bay, evaluating conditions and feasibility. The fragment mentions the state of the plan and the bridge project's testing phase.
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Chesapeaxe “Bay
Film and radio singer Tony Martin jailed for speeding
West Los Angeles May 8 Tony Martin, a film and radio singer, was in jail today serving a two day term after pleading guilty to speeding three miles an hour over the limit on a boulevard last April 26.
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Los Angeles
Tony Martin
Fay
Boulevard
Allergies From Foods Linked to Ill Temper in Children
Article notes that food allergies and exposure to dust or pollen trigger brain related reactions causing temper issues and headaches in children. Dr. Clarke cites a 15 year old with oats and wheat sensitivity whose behavior improved after removing these from his diet. He warns many chronic ailments in children may be allergic in origin and emphasizes considering central nervous system allergy as a cause.
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Buffalo
New Medical Society
Clarke
Diners Wait for Cancer Benefit at Maryland Club
Governor and stars Jolson Ameche and Winchell failed to arrive at a high profile cancer fundraiser hosted by the Maryland Jockey Club. Attendees faced delays or no shows while the club presented a $5,000 check to the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund and urged further support.
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Jolson
Ameche
Spor
Winchell
York
Better Than Adopted Children, He Declares
Dr. Alan Fllmacher of Baltimore argues in a symposium that eight children born through artificial insemination provide married couples more lasting happiness than adopted youngsters. He contends artificial methods yield deeper familial bonds.
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Clevelan
Alen F_llmacher
Baltimore
May Decide Today on Montgomery County Runners
Fragmented text suggests Montgomery County officials may decide today on a matter involving county runners or a related event. Names and details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Appeals for Francis Aims to Spare Second Execution
Counsel for Willie Francis asked the Supreme Court to halt a second electrocution after alleging that alcohol in the room during the first attempt affected the outcome. The lawyer said information indicates those present were intoxicated.
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Francis Washington
Willie Francis
Supreme Court
Truman Sought Radical Support Says GOP Chairman
Republican National Chairman Darrell Reece accused President Truman of seeking radical backing as he edges toward vetoes of GOP tax and labor bills. He warned the White House showdown will leave a leftward tilt to aid next year’s campaign and cited the Senate’s readiness to act on tax cuts, spending curbs, and labor measures.
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Washington
Darrell Reece
Truman
Republican News
National Committee
Reece
White House
Senate
Congress
Wallaces
Peppers
Supports Universal Training Session Sought by Congress
A Washington press conference signals a push to pass a universal training law. The speaker insists Congress act while noting collateral costs and fines faced by several individuals including Roberts Frederick Ray Wells Linard G McCulley Francis P Corbin Sr and others cited in the report.
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Hagersigan
Fang Tat
Center
Roberts
Frederick
Stow
Ray Wells
Dover
Linard G. McCuliey
Baltimore
Francis P. Corbin Sr
Alexandra
H. NeWirt
Fort Pine
D. Hasenbuhler
Jews Seek Jewish Homeland Backed by Jewish Agency
The Jewish Agency urged the United Nations to remove barriers to establishing a Jewish home in the Holy Land. Rabbinical and executive leaders pressed the issue before the General Assembly, while Arabs argued for equal status with the Jewish Agency in committee hearings as the UN decision looms.
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Jewish Agency
Abba Cleveland
Nnk
U.N
Court Fines Baltimore Dairies $20000 for Overcharges
Federal court in Baltimore fined South Mountain Dairies and its president $10,000 each for overcharging customers about 2300 dollars during 1943 1945 at four to seven cents per pound. Isenberg, treasurer, won a new trial motion. OPA investigator cited total overcharges of around 3900 dollars.
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Baltimore
South Mountain Dairies
Preenberg
W. Calvin Chesnut
James S. Murray, Jr
Isenberg
B. In
Coq
Charces
Jude
Chesnut
Morr
Altough
OPA
Eounty Concern
Ocompanie- In
Pennabove
OPA 1
Middawn
Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties
Property transfers logged include a sale by Carlisie to Nn HW Carlisie with deed recorded and involving a rent or treed amount of 23099 dollars as part of the settlement.
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Carlisie Carlisie A Praner
Frederick Fear te Wize of Court report
Report details a court appearance involving Frederick Fear te Wize on charges related to a disputed loan record. The brief notes a May 4 5 date and a magistrate setting, with appointment made for further review.
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Frederick Fear Te Wize
Discia
Tae
Apunitmert
Tore Tod
Merchant Dies London Founder of London Merchandising Firm
Mark H. Gordon Selisuipe born in London, creator of a famed department store on Oxford Street, died at his home in Pitney after a brief illness. He built a retail empire akin to Marshall Field of England and retired in 1903 to pursue art collection and leisure.
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London
Mark H. Gordon Selisuipe
Field
Oxford
Marshall Field
England
Pitney
How the U S Supreme Court Reaches Its Decisions
A layperson overview of the Supreme Court process describing petitioning for review, briefs by both sides, oral argument, private conference, majority and minority opinions, and the timelines for delivering written opinions with justices and law clerks contributing. The description emphasizes the Saturday conferences and two weekly writing periods.
Truman Sees Long Peace and United Nations
President Truman, turning 63, expressed confidence in a lasting peace and a strong United Nations while noting peace treaties are not yet consummated. He defended Myron C. Taylor’s Vatican appointment and recalled German surrender timing, hoping for a June division reunion in Kansas City.
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Truman
Tru
United Nations
Myron C. Taylor
Vatican
Southern Bank Convent
Taytor
Taylor
White House
Senate
Mr. Truman
Kansas City
Public Demonstration Of Shock Treatment Details
A public demonstration of shock treatment is reported with opening remarks and a discussion of a Spring Grove program. The article mentions Dr. Gertrude Hor and a patient recounting experiences, with unclear specifics about dates and outcomes.
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Spring Grove
Gertrude Hor
Amerg
Assembly Action on P-Herve Bill in 1947 Senate and House
A fragmentary report notes a 1947 assembly action on a P-Herve bill with Senate and House counts and titles. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate legislative numbers and signed status.
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P—Herve
Senate
House
Ball
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Merchant
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