Frederick County Increases Pensions for 32 Retired Teachers
Governor Lane signs a bill raising annuities for 32 Frederick County retired teachers earning under 100 monthly. The county pays up to 25 monthly per eligible pensioner, not exceeding 100 total, with cost to county about 7500 first year. The plan expands relief once limited to other counties, plus a separate provision for pre 1927 retirees currently at 40 monthly or more.
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Modified Pension Bill Is Approved
Washington May 11 A divided House Veterans committee approved a revised pension measure adding about 10 billion to veterans benefits over 50 years. The bill liberalizes existing VA rules for disabled and needy veterans and follows a failed hundred billion plan. An amendment by Rep Teague barred pensions for veterans who can work more than half time, a provision Rankin opposed.
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Doctors Must Take Lead Declares Judge Sherbow
Judge Joseph Sherbow urged hospital leaders that doctors must lead cost of illness relief and expand care for minorities. He called for a voluntary medical plan and aid to neglected groups, citing neglect of Negro patients.
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Futhermore
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Heavy Frost Report Across Illinois and Midwest
Chicago dispatch notes heavy frost in Illinois suburbs including Elgin with frost spreading to unprotected areas in Michigan and northern regions. The U S Weather Bureau reports rain in Virginia and North Carolina, substantial rain in the southern Rockies, and a local forecast of possible frost tonight. Temperatures this morning were in the forties.
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Lightning bolt strikes two youths at Wolfsville cemetery
Two Wolfsville youths Kenneth Frushour aged 18 and Paul Leatherman aged 15 were struck by lightning around 2:15 PM on a Saturday afternoon while mowing the lawn at the Wolfsville Lutheran church cemetery. The bolt followed the ground wire to a mower. Leatherman was hurled into the basement and Frushour was knocked to a fence. Both survived with minor injuries as bricks from the chimney loosened and roofing punctures were noted.
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Paul
Second Man Is Accused In Jefferson Case
A two week sheriff investigation ended with Deputy George F. Crouse arresting Claude Swartz 53 of Route 4 Frederick on a series of alleged perverted acts near Jefferson. Swartz posted 2000 bond and awaits grand jury action. Earlier, 19 year old Frederick Hayes Remsberg of Jefferson was arrested and released on 2500 bond. The Remsberg case involved a nine year old boy. the brother, age 11, reported an October 10, 1948 incident. The investigation was led by Deputy Crouse with State's Attorney Edwin F. Nikirk and Special Deputy Richard Ruthvin assisting.
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Sherif George F. Crouse
Jefferson
Claude Swartz
Route 4
Frederick
Crouse
Swartz
Frederick Hayes Remsberg
Grand Jury
Remsberg
Edwin F. Nikirk
Richard Ruthvin
Textile industry seeks improvement as orders stay trimmed
Harold Blanche of Celanese Corporation of America said after a meeting with top officials that yarn and fabric orders are being reduced but show signs of improvement. He cautioned that substantial increases in yarn production may take time despite hopeful conditions in the textile sector.
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Cumberland
Harold Blanche
New York
Celanese Corporation of America
Law to legalize mutual fire aid pact between DC and neighbors
Rep. Sasscer of Maryland announced plans to introduce a bill in Congress to authorize formal mutual aid agreements for firefighting between the District of Columbia and adjacent Maryland and Virginia areas. The move would convert the current gentlemen's agreement into law.
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Plans End Berlin Blockade What to Expect Tonight
The Berlin blockade ends with land routes reopening at 1 minute after midnight, restoring east-west traffic and power. Trains ready to roll and barricades dismantled as 2,000,000 West Berliners await normal supplies. Soviet and Western moves set for a Paris summit May 23.
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Seven Truman measures may pass by summer
The Truman administration aims to push seven major measures through Congress by summer, including a North Atlantic security pact, a long range housing program, and $300 million annual federal aid to education. Six bills are set for preferential House treatment, with potential veto power to reshuffle agencies, as time tightens.
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Huey Elected President of Maryland Bankers Association
W R Huey president of First National Bank Chestertown Md was elected president of the Maryland Bankers Association at the 53rd annual convention He and other officers were named Also chosen were Starvey E Emmart as vice president Charles Arnold as treasurer Matthias F Reese and William B Elliott named secretary and assistant secretary respectively all of Baltimore Md Atlantic City N J May 11
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Baltimore National Bank
Charles Arnold
Taneytown
Matthias F. Reese
William B. Elliott
Baltimore
Truck Tag Deadline Set By Motor Vehicles Chief
Arthur H. Brice announced a deadline of midnight May 15 for all types of 1949 commercial vehicle license tags. Truck owners who have not bought 1950 tags should complete purchase by Friday to avoid vehicle being taken out of service until tags are secured. The DMV office is closed all Saturdays. MASS WEDDING Vera Cruz Mexico May 11 One hundred unwedded parents married in a Mothers Day ceremony at City Hall attended by their 300 children. One couple had lived together 43 years.
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Open Bids May 24 On New Route 40 Section
The State Roads Commission announced bids will be opened May 24 for 5.5 miles of a proposed new dual highway from Baltimore to Frederick. The Route 40 section runs from Pine Orchard in Howard County to West Friendship, including grading, drainage and concrete surfacing. Other bids May 24 cover projects on U.S. 220 near Cumberland and a jetty at Ocean City.
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State funds exhausted strain Frederick Memorial Hospital
State funds for Frederick Memorial Hospital care were exhausted early in April 1949, forcing the institution to cover welfare patients through May and June until the new appropriation begins July 1. Board president Mrs. Paul S. Michael said welfare costs exceeded the state allotment by about $10,000 by April's end, with $36,276 spent on 3,644 days of welfare care through April. New staff additions include lab tech Salvadora L. Salinas. Dr. Gordon Murdock Smith joined courtesy staff. Births 93, deaths 7, April treated 544, admissions 417, discharges 433, remaining 110 May 1.
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Paul S. Michael
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Ella K. Swomley
Gordon Murdock Smith
Dawsonville
Salvadora L. Salinas
Hormel
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Meeting Thursday to consider CAP reactivation here
Bruce A. Brachey calls a Thursday 8 pm meeting at the Delaplaine Building to revive the Civil Air Patrol unit locally. Maj. N. E. Reynolds may attend to outline aims, with about 50 members sought in the first group. cadets 15 to 18 are eligible. The local unit would operate as an auxiliary to the U S Air Force with squadron gear, training, and potential L-4 flight orientation for students.
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Urging Full Civil Rights For Germans
Secretary of State Acheson said the Big Pour conference on Germany hinges on Soviet willingness to consider proposals offering full civil rights to Germans. He stressed that the United States will demand such guarantees and that Paris talks depend on Western progress toward integrating Germany as a peaceful, constructive member of Europe. Acheson praised the Berlin airlift, but warned it does not solve Germany’s problems and notes Berlin restrictions ending restore the pre-Blockade situation, enabling renewed negotiations.
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Rev Peter E Heimer Dies at 84 Former Reformed Minister
Rev Dr Peter E Heimer 84 retired Reformed church minister died today in his room at the YMCA where he had lived for years. He had been in ill health and died of a heart condition. Heimer served Thurmont Reformed charge from 1912 to 1933 and then lived in Frederick. Born October 15 1864 in North Hampton county Pennsylvania. Survived by a son and a daughter. Funeral arrangements by M R Etchison and Son to be announced.
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Truman backs repeal of Taft Hartley aid to Wagner act
AFL President William Green said President Truman told him the White House favors outright repeal of Taft Hartley and a return to the Wagner act with slight amendment. Green added Truman was optimistic his labor program would pass with little change despite early congressional setbacks.
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New York Hearst Forensic Tourney Winners Named
Two blonde co eds won the Hearst tournament as Dorothy Midgley 21 from Albany State College for Teachers captured the college title while Laura Shatto 17 from Hagerstown High School took the high school crown amid many participants from the east.
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Moscow plans war with United States says ex Communist
Washington May 11 A former Communist party member says Moscow has planned for a war with the United States for 20 years. Paul Crouch now a mechanical department employee of the Miami Daily News says 25 000 Reds in the United States would aid Russia with sabotage if war came.
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The Little Guy Faces Shifting Global Tides and Tensions
On a May day the unnamed observer senses global upheaval as Communism rises in Asia and Eastern Europe while NATO powers build defenses. He ponders if Berlin’s blockade will end and imagines leaders in elegant hats seeking peaceful coexistence amid rivalry. Back home, partisanship in Congress deepens as politics complicates daily life and baseball fans chase respite from quarrels.
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Doughton Presses Rigid Economy Over Tax Increases
Washington May 11 Pi Rep Doughton head of the House Ways and Means committee, after a White House call, favors strict government economies to avoid new taxes. He said Truman asked for a general tax discussion, but no tax bill move yet. A decision awaits Social Security Act changes, likely delaying tax talks for at least a month.
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Red Gains Admitted Hankow Seem Doomed
Shanghai May 11 Chinese forces reportedly live off the land and press coastal Fukien while the noose tightens on Shanghai. Nationalist garrison admits Red gains. Rumors say Hankow may be doomed as a three pronged Communist attack gathers momentum.
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Pilot and helper killed in Clarksburg plane crash
A pilot Bill Burkhard and a flight mechanic William Stenbrenner, both of Pittsburgh, were killed when an All American Airways pickup plane bound from Pittsburgh to Huntington crashed near Harrison County Airport during an attempted emergency landing. The craft burned after impact, with one body wedged in wreckage.
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William Stenbrenner
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Spain Seeks Diplomatic Move With U.S. Aid to Spain
U.S. senators call for exchanging ambassadors with Spain as a step to ease UN sanctions. Vandenberg and Brewster say Spain could buy up to 300,000 bales of cotton and 30,000,000 bushels of wheat if full relations resume, aiming to absorb a potential crop surplus.
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Grains Making Good Growth Report Says
College Park reports show Maryland corn planting underway with small grains growing well. Pastures and hay fields are in good to excellent condition per the Maryland Extension Service weather crop report in cooperation with the Weather Bureau and USDA. The University of Maryland May Queen crowning has been postponed to Thursday afternoon due to rain and overcast skies.
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