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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1947

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Local Senate Rechecks 17 228 Ballots in Frederick County

The Senate votes to recheck 17 228 ballots in Frederick County, the first full recount there in county history, tied to a statewide recount order affecting the contested Senate seat of Herbert BR O Conor. D John Markey led in his home county in November by 2,296 votes.

Frederick County Senate Wtes Herbert BR. O'Conor O'Conor Howard W. Jackson Baltimore Allegany Markey Calvert Caroline Ocenor Carroll Mark Charles Dorchester Garrett Harford Kent O Conor Queen Anne's Somerset Talbot Washington Wicomico Worcester O’conor Marey

March Court Hears Accident Case in Peoples Court

Accident arising in early March at South Market and AH Saints streets heard before Magistrate Alton Y. Bennett. Tyrer fined 1 dollar and costs for kneecap fracture with license charge suspended. Fleming acquitted on right of way charge. Numerous traffic forfeitures include reckless driving and speeding fines. officers De R.E. Stone Ridge and Mouhler presided.

South Market AH Saints Street Alton Y. Bennett Peoples Court Charles S. Tyrer Yar Winchester Street Charles P. Fleming Leesburg Daniel Swomiey City Police Harrie H. Whitehead Savage Everett Norri Jr Knoxville Benjamin Pruzean Hegerstown Norman W Etzler Frederick James P. Scoblick Archbeld John C. Sight Falls Church Roy W. Linton East Fourth Distreet Leroy L. Ambush Clarence W. Huff Hill Henry Knight Cleveland R.E. Stone L. M. Ridge A. 2 Mouhler

Boy Burned To Death In Factory Fire In Aberdeen

A 14 year old boy died in a fire that destroyed his father's one story factory and adjoining home. The victim Haig junior Galajixian was identified by state police. Parents Mr and Mrs Haig Galajixian were hospitalized in Baltimore.

Aberdeen Haig Galajixian Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore Grouth Haig Junior George C . Buck The Buck Glass Company

Palmistry Advised In Effort To Find Missing Betson

Harry D. Radcliff disclosed that a Thurmont area resident suggested consulting a palmist to locate Edward Betson, an heir who has left a three year unclaimed legacy in the Register of Wills. Betson’s whereabouts remain unknown as officials explore other leads.

Register of Wills Harry D. Radch Near Thurmont Betson Beton

Truman appeals for 30 million foreign relief funds

President Truman urged Congress to provide 30 million dollars for foreign relief and renews his request to join the international refugee organization with 75 million dollars to aid war displaced people. The UNRRA report shows October 1946 to December 1946 deliveries totaling 1.81 million tons valued at 192.7 million dollars, with world totals approaching 19.99 million tons and 2.31 billion dollars in aid through UNRRA.

Washington Truman Congress Fenin UNRRA Senate House Austria Greece Hungary Italy Poland Trieste China Mir International Refugee Organization United Ations United States Trusman Pnes Unitedates Seporti Nately Supro

House Agrees To Changes In Greek Turkish Aid Bill

Washington March 13 The House agreed to minor changes in the administrations 400 million Greek Turkish aid bill and sent it to the Senate for final approval. The action was taken without debate as the report of a conference committee was accepted. Senate and House conferees worked out differences in another measure to provide aid to nearby nations. 29 DAYS SUPPLY New York May 13 The American Newspaper Publishers Association reported the nation’s newspapers had a 29 day supply of newsprint on hand or in transit at end of April compared with 30 days a year ago. ROMNEY CASE Judge sent case of Kenneth Romney accused of hiding a 143863 shortage for two decades to a jury today.

Washington Senate White House House New York American Newspaper Publishers Association Sury Romney Kenneth Romney Jat Arms

Graduation Exercises for Frederick High Class of 37

Dr Clarence Crawford will give the commencement address to 284 graduates at Frederick High School on June 12 at 10 30 DST in the auditorium by invitation only. Reverend Althouse will preach the sermon on June 8 at 11 00 open to the public with a mixed chorus and Barbara Herbert solo.

Clarence Crawford Calvary Baptist Church Washington Frederick High School Paul L. Althouse Evangelical Reformed Church Crawford Frederick Hood College First Baptist Church Gary Boyer Eugene W. Pruitt Sir. Althouse Barbara Herbert Althouse

Frederick WCTU Convention Set for May 22 at New Market

The New Market WCTU will host the Frederick County annual convention on Thursday May 22 at the New Market Methodist church with sessions at 10 o clock EST. Mrs Ivan Lawson presides and Mrs Charles Wagner from Baltimore county will be principal speaker addressing union work. Luncheon to be served and buses depart Calvary Church Frederick promptly at 1030 DST. Officers include President Mrs Raymond Ford and vice presidents Mrs Thomas Y Anderson Miss Helen Stauffer Mrs Austin Renn. recording secretary Mrs Jacob G Sharbaker. corresponding secretary Mrs Albert J Coblentz. treasurer Mrs Arthur R Remsberg.

New Market Women’s Chritian Temperance Union Ivan Lawson Frederick County WCTU New Market Methodist Church Charles Wagner Baltimore County Calvary Methodist Church Frederick

Adamstown Man Charged With Manslaughter In Death

Ernest H. Pearson has a manslaughter charge in Montgomery County over the death of James L. Schultz Sr. a Poolesville tenant farmer and father of 10. Schultz died after falling from Pearson’s moving truck following a dispute at a Leesburg livestock sale. Pearson also faces charges of leaving the scene and failing to render aid.

Ernest H. Pearson Adamstown Poolesville Montgomery County James L. Shultz Pearson Lees‘burg G. W. Linthicum Schultz

Ivers Art Manufacturing Co Defense Attorney Remarks

The defense attorney Herbert Genhausen argued the case stating that if the evidence is destroyed they cannot proceed. Judge Smith commented as he took notes in the courtroom during the discussion about the evidence.

Chicago Ivers Art Manufacturing Co Herbert Genhausen Smith

Supreme Court to rule on new portal pay law

The Nation Today reports President Truman signed a new portal pay law aimed at stopping about 6 billion dollars in pending suits. It outlawed most back claims unless covered by a contract or industry practice and sets a two year filing window for past cases. Union action shifts to workers filing suits themselves.

James Mameon Supreme Court Crime Spen Ag CIO Congress President Truman Truman Jones Portal

Building Collapse In Elko Kills Three Injures Four

A two story brick building collapsed in Elko's business district early today killing Ralph Nielsen Beatrice Nielsen and Airs. Robert Norris and injuring four others including Mr and Mrs W A Sperry and their daughter Mrs Vernal Jones An 11 year old boy Ronnie Nissen is not yet clearly related Authorities continued excavation fearing more victims but expected all were accounted for

Elko Sherif C. L. Smith Elko Country Ralph Nielsen Beatrice Nielsen Nielsen Airs Robert Norris W.A. Sperry Mirs. Vernal Jones Ronnie Nick _sen Niesens Sherff

One Way Door Rail Plan Entices Saudi Leader

The article portrays Ibn Saud weighing a Riyad to Persian Gulf railroad as a cheaper alternative to trucking after seeking a Bechtel McCone survey. It notes oil revenue finance, a massive jetty, and a longer term trans Arabian line, and recalls past railroad destruction by Lawrence and Hejaz. Key figures include Roosevelt, King Abdul Aziz, Col William Eddy, Richard Sanger, and Bechtel McCone alongside Boulder Dam builders. The piece frames the project in the wider context of trade, travel, and strategic access to ports along the Red Sea and Persian Gulf.

Peter Ersox Washington Washington, Afar NEAI Roosevelt Abdul Iz Tpn Saud U.S T. E. Lawrence Hejaz Damascus Medina Ravse‘velit Richard H. Sanger State Department Peninsula Cairo Farouk Egypt Ibn Saud Riyad Persian Gulf Red Sea Pat U. S Saudi Arabia Bechtel-McCone Boulder Dam Dammam Hitler France Lawrence King Jidina Jidde

81 Year Old Man Injured In Urbana Car Crash

Nathan J. England 81, of Urbana, sustained a head injury and cuts after his car collided with a northbound vehicle driven by Reymond D. Byers of Wilkes Barre, Pa., on Route 240 at Route 80 morning traffic. Byers was treated and discharged. England remained hospitalized as investigators consider reckless driving charges for both drivers.

Nathan J. England Collison Urbana Gland Fred Hospital England Camp South Reymond D. Byers Wilkes Barre Byers C. H. DeWitt

Lewis agrees to negotiate wage contract with coal operators

John L. Lewis said he would try to negotiate a wage contract with operators representing about 75 percent of the nations soft coal production. The Southern Coal Producers Association sought separate talks with the United Mine Workers. Lewis wants to consult his policy committee before replying. Navy Capt. HW Collisson, Federal Mines Administrator, announced the key coal industry developments.

Washington John L. Lewis Southern Coal Producers Association Lewis United Mine Workers Navy HW Collisson Federal

Traffic In Animals Is Up Before Meeting

Reports in the press and from members of the Maryland Animal Welfare Association prompted an emergency meeting in Baltimore to study illegal traffic in dogs sold at night. The gathering aimed to expose operations affecting Frederick and Carroll counties and other regions as authorities seek to curb the racket.

Baltimore Maryland Animal Welfare Association Frederick Mervland Frederick County Carroll County Mere County Bruce White Fredo

Monsignor Codori Dies in Johnstown

The death of Monsignor Codori is reported in Johnstown. He was a well known figure in the area and graduated from college. Surviving relatives include Mrs Clarence G Fralley and Miss Anne Codori of Emsworth, a number of nieces and nephews, with ties to Pittsburgh.

Mercy Tai Sburg Gradu- Mms College Antra Clarence G Fralley Anne Codori Ems Nitsburg Pittsburgh

Poland Ricks York May 15 Palestine inquiry stalled

Poland launches a Soviet backed bid to reverse a United Nations ban on the five major powers from joining a proposed Palestine inquiry commission. Cumberland May 15 Maryland Junior Chamber of Commerce plans to decide at its state convention whether to sponsor beauty contests in the state's communes.

Poland Ricks York United Nations Palestine Inquiry Commission Cumberland Maryland Junior Chamber of Commerce

Blacktop Surfacing To Begin On City Streets

Work on repaving sewer trenches started on East Patricia Street from Square Corner to Caravell Street. North Market Street resurfacing may begin next week depending on weather. Other streets including Nevada, Voltrack, and Sixth were near reopening as crews finish near Petrich Street.

East Patrica Street Caravll Street North Market Street Wankmen Raye Mainet Pet

Dean May To Speak At Local Nurses Class

Commencement exercises for Frederick Memorial Hospital School of Nursing will be held on the lawn weather permitting with a Elm Street school auditorium fallback. Thirteen graduates will hear Dear abeth Eckhardt May of Hood College speak, Betsy Groft directs choral selections, and a reception and dance follow. Commencement week includes Baccalaureate at the Presbyterian church, alumni dinner and dance, Class Day with readings, and state board exams for graduates.

Exer Frederick Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Elm Street School Dearabeth Eckhardt May Hood College Betsy Groft Westminster Hood Nurses Home Joe Stephens Presbyterian Church W. Merval Weaver Ethel Northam Martha McMaster Gertrude Womack Samuel S. Johnsston All Saints’ Episcopal Church Maryland Ines

Mines Wreck Two Palestinian Trains in Attack

Mines planted by the Jewish underground damaged two Palestine trains in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv areas injuring several people and killing two British officers. Unexploded mines were found on trackage as officials warned of a possible large scale assault on the Palestine railway system timed to end last night.

Jerusalem Palestine Holy Land Tel Aviv Acre Rison

British plan to seize hidden farm food in German zone

Bevin told Parliament emergency measures would bring in troops to search farms across the British zone of Germany for hidden food stocks kept off the market. Advisers said too few cattle were slaughtered and grain hoarded, urging lighter controls for immediate city distribution.

Germany Ernest Bevin Bevin House of Commons Sholto Douglas Brian Robertson Ham Strang Cecil Weir Robertson

Germans Face Severe Food Shortage in Occupied Germany

In Frankfurt in May 1543 German food experts from American and British zones held an emergency conference to plan coping measures as reports say Germans receive less than half of their 1,350 daily calories. Gen. Clay said relief would come in weeks with shipments of 400,000 tons monthly. Hoovers recommendations were largely met aside from a one week delay. Officials proposed a temporary two tier ration slash in both zones amid the western German crisis.

Frankfurt Germany United States Lucius D. Clay Washington Robert Patters Patterson Herbert

Settlements In Phone Strike Narrowed by Talks

Washington reports additional settlements in the nationwide phone strike as new wage talks begin between Western Electric Bell system and the Communications Workers Association. Labor officials press 20 000 striking workers for concessions amid deadlock and ongoing conferences.

Washington Western Electric John Murray Labor Department Bell Telephone System Association of Communications Ner

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