Emergency Hospital Improved with State Funds and Upgrades
County owned Emergency Hospital receives extensive improvements including maternity ward nursery isolation room and new delivery equipment after a state funded program for indigent care approved by Welfare Board. The work by Thomas J Crum includes third floor renovations, new kitchen and fireproofing in nearby Montevue building, with completion expected in weeks.
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Welfare Board
Earr
Ional
B. O. Thomas
Thomas J. Crum
Crum
Montevue
State Department of Health Hospital Licensing Board
Barricaded Appointments Halt Major Truman Nominations
Washington May 29 Republicans set up a barricade to block confirmation of further major appointments by President Truman. GOP leaders pressed to keep jobs open for a Republican president, directing Senate committee chairmen to suspend action on several nominees including Frieda B. Hennock for the FCC. The policy move aims to stall three agency posts and two Tax Court appointments ahead of the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Repubicans
Truman
GOP
Republican Policy Committee
Senate Committee
Frieda B. Hennock
New York
Federal Communications Commission
Gvernment
U.S. Tax Court
Made Self Officer Accused In Bogus Records Case
Keller says the Peotone salesman faces federal arraignment on a charge carrying up to 10 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. Robert C. Bard, S. attorney, notes the case involves fake records and an attempted promotion to first lieutenant in 1946 with a Purple Heart.
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Pentagon
Keller
Robert C. Bard
Enir Governorsrepress
Nded
Ci Tagerean Cluster
Eardley
Heliers
No Paper Monday Holiday Notice by The News and The Post
The News and The Post will not publish on Monday May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. The pause aligns with regional dailies and conserves scarce newsprint.
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News
Post
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Painter Mounting Steeple Rod Thrills Sidewalk Onlookers
Painting contractor Glenn Nikirk climbed the Trinity Chapel steeple to remove and guard the weather vane and small bell for painting. He used a rope ladder to lift the weather vane and ball, while other painters gilded the larger ball in place. A wrist watch was dropped and shattered on the pavement during the morning work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Nikirki
Trinity Chapter
West Church Street
Bremen
Local Maryland 4 H Club Girl Named National Camp Delegate
Miss Dorothy Schaffer of Frederick Route 5 is chosen as one of four Maryland representatives to the 18th National 4 H Camp in Washington June 16 to 23. Delegates from each state plus Hawaii Puerto Rico and Alaska attend to discuss 4 H history and leadership. Schaffer has held multiple club offices and completed 18 projects, including food and home management, with six years in 4 H club work.
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Dorothy Schaffer
Roz Schaffer
Frederick
Maryland Extension Services
College Park
Maryland
Washington
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Alaska
Department of Agriculture
Morrow
Raleigh
Schaffer
Miss Schafier
Ces Xia
Schafier
Auiteach School
Berlin Four-Power Meeting Sees Soviet Leader Refuse Seat
The Berlin four power Kommandatura meeting grew acrid as Soviet deputy Kotikov announced he would not sit beside American Col. Frank Howley. The clash underscored tensions over occupation zones and fed doubt that the Allied Supervisory Council would continue. An American official warned the Soviet commandant is not Berlin's dictator.
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Berlin
Alexander Kotikov
Frank Howley
Kommandatura
Allied Supervisory Council For
National Boat Show Spelling Contests Spark Laughs
A quirky report notes contestants from Black Horse Onia struggle with spelling as a 14 year old finalist and Darrell Flavelle misspells big words. The winner, backed by Akron Beak, wins a trip and $300 prize while judges and Nashinal Press Klub members praise effort over accuracy.
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Black Horse
Onia
Darrell Flavelle
Obigarks
Akron
Nue
Wes Sor
Bieng
Raney
Jean
Nashinel Press Klub
Wallace assails Mundt Nixon bill as free speech threat
Henry Wallace testified against the Mundt Nixon anti communism measure calling it a declaration of war on free speech. He warned it would empower the Attorney General to proscribe and punish groups, likening its potential to Nazi methods and urging protection of constitutional rights amid Cold War fears.
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Custem
Henry Wallace
Mundt
United States
Ashich
Mund
Wallace
Thomas
Social
House
Eastland
D-Miss
Russia
Senate Judiciary Committee
Communist Party
United States Congress
Association of Our Peoples
Hitler
Germany
Europe
America
Soviet Union
Reps
R-Sd
Nixon
R-Calif
Mundson
Wise
Six Die In Chicago Fire At Deteriorated Building
Chicago fire killed six people including two children found in a stairwell and rooms on the second floor of a building. An unidentified man and another victim were located in the stairwell, while Lyle Wilkins was rescued from smoke and taken to St Anthony Hospital in serious condition. Early reports indicated about seven injured and two residents remained unaccounted for.
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Chicago
Lyle Wilkens
St. Anthony Hospital
Anthony Mullan
Marshall cites firm Western policy amid Soviet peace push
Secretary of State Marshall reports on American foreign policy stressing a firm stance toward the Soviet Union and warns against emotional pressure toward a false peace. He notes progress in European reprogramming and growing Western ties, while urging caution to avoid actions that could undermine U.S. credibility.
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Russia
Mar
Oreft
Soiet Union
United States
Marshall
Antique show at State Armory showcases Parsons and Hendrickson outfits
A large Friday crowd attended the second night of the Frederick Civitan Club antiques show at the State Armory. The main event featured a fashion show with modern Parsons dresses and Hendrickson Girl Scout wear modeled by named youth groups. Doris Culler Elizabeth Etchison Mary Rothenhoefer Katharine Smith Mary Elizabeth Frye Mary Plummer Carol Lane modeled Parsons outfits, assisted by Ethel Myers and Harry Hariough. Girl Scout wear showed by Brownies Anne Keefer Georgia Ann Masser Ann Knill Intermediates Yvonne Clemson Barbara Sibert Libby Boyer Michael Meberly Jo Anne Schroeder Seniors Ruth Fitze Maralee Atkinson, with leaders uniforms by Mrs. Lee Johnson and Miss Jean Dail.
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State Armory
Frederick Civitan Club
Parsons
Hendrickson’s
Parson's
Doris Culler
Elizabeth Etchison
Mary Rothenhoefer
Katharine Smith
Mary Elizabeth Frye
Mary Plummer
Carol Lane
Rge
Ethel Myers
Harry Hariough
Hendrickson
Susanne Keefer
Georgia Ann Masser
Ann Knill
Yvonne Clemson
Barbara Sibert
Libby Boyer
Michael Meberly
Jo Anne Schroeder
Ruth Fitze
Maralee Atkinson
Lee. Johnson
Jean Dail
Eunicé Bush
Ralph Borer
Child Killed by Truck in Kabletown Collision
A six year old girl from Bay town was fatally struck while crossing a highway near her home. The driver was not charged, per Trooper L W Kelly. The incident marks the fourth vehicle death in Jefferson county that week.
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L W. Kelly
Marie Carroll
Athleti
Baytown
Rufus Carroll Teo
Jefferson Co Wear
No Punch For U S Draft Dodger Once A Champ
Baltimore May 29 Harry Jeffra once a bantam and featherweight champion and Bally There tight ham Phillips were each sentenced to months imprisonment in federal court for violating the wartime draft act. The jury recommended leniency. Jeffra was acquitted on two counts of failure to notify his draft board of time away from war work to fight. Phillips was public relations man for the ship cleaning firm with Army contracts. The government built a case around a farm letter stating Jeffra was a full time worker. Both defendants pleaded innocence.
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Baltimore
Harry Jeffra
Bally
Ham & Phillips
Jer
Jeffra
Phiblyps Ucies
Fg Y
Jenieney
Coleman
United States
Canada
Phillips
Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties In Urbana Area
Deeds were recorded at the clerk’s office for several property sales. Mrs Airy V Sears and others sold the William H Sears property of about 229 acres and improvements in Urbana district to Mr and Mrs Gustav Steinat for around 14000. John Daveler sold to Bir and Mrs L Cameron Hill the 113 East Patrick street property for about 312540. Miss Mary Eleanor Kehne sold to Mr and Mrs Allen ker a residence at 328 Park for unknown price. Mr and Mrs sold to Kenneth R man a property on the north of Wilson Avenue for about 10460. Mrs sold to Mr Baker a property on Shookstown road about 1.5 acres for around 5000. Heirs of John Witham Lee of Washington DC have sold a frame dwelling south of the old Braddock Hotel on Marsland avenue Braddock Heights to Mr and Mrs Delbert W Null for about 4000.
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Airy V. Sears
William H. Sears
Urbana
Gustav Steinat
John &. Daveler
Bir
L. Cameron Hill
East Patrick Street
Mary Eleanor Kehne
Allen
Ker
Park
Kenneth R. Man
Wilson Avenue
Baker
Shookstown Road
John Witham Lee
Washington, DC
Braddock Hotel
Marsland Avenue
Braddock Heights
Qirl Delbert W. Null
Public Sale Held At the Public House on the Road
A public sale occurred today at a public house. Items moved included a room frame and several other educations or expropriation items near U. Grant Hospital. The event drew local attendees and quiet bidding.
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U. Grant
Local forecast summary from Associated Press regional area
Weather briefing notes Lower quality OCR shows a forecast for Allegany County with mostly clear and mild conditions today and tonight. Occasional rain possible tomorrow with highs around 62 and lows near 37. Humid conditions persist into the week with extended dry and clear periods in western Maryland and nearby counties.
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Allegany
Claude
Marzi
Holiday Traffic Expected to Rise Amid Pleasant Forecast
Holiday travel and shopping spurred by Memorial Day long weekend as weather forecasters anticipate fair, mild conditions. Officials prepared for large crowds with ample parking and statewide closings, while many workers enjoy a three day break and industrial plants operate on reduced schedules.
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Symerton
Frederek County
Cuote
Magistrate Ignores Hearing in Turner Point Trespass Case
In Galesville last night Judge Norman Hazard faced Justin Buch and John Fox charged with trespassing on Z Garner Jones property at Turner Point. The defendants refused bail, left the courtroom with hats on, and both sides offered testimony before the magistrate.
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Galesville
Margistrate
SIOC
Norman Hazard
Justin G. Buch
Anne Arundel County
21 Gun Salute For Truman At Annapolis
21 gun salute planned for President Truman at Annapolis during Memorial Day events. Ceremony to begin at 7 a.m. with guns fired from the battery on the parade ground, marking military honors for the day.
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Truman
Annapolis
Sab Academy
Williamsburg
Uae
Fred
Strigh ‘Walk
Battle for Jerusalem Rages as Old City Falls
Heavy fighting around Jerusalem continues with Arabs pressing to break the Tel Aviv Jerusalem lifeline. The old city endures destruction amid fires and shelling as civilians are evacuated. Wounded and prisoners are processed while forces clash near Latrun for the vital supply route to the Holy City.
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Old City
Abdullah
Jerusalem
New Jerusalen
Tel Aviv
Holy City
Zion Gate
Amman
Trans-Jordan
Stalingrad
Latrun
Tel
Top Talent Secured Here by Barter Theater and Lectures
Frederick County Teachers Association schedules a culturally rich season featuring Barter Theater performances on December 13 and April 4 and lectures by Margaret Bourke White and Bennet Cerf. White discusses India photo assignments across 21 countries. Cerf presents Changing American Humor. Dr. Douglas Kelley speaks February 8 on Who’s Sane. Dr Theodore Brameid covers education sites and UNESCO. Public subscription drive begins in September to fund ongoing programs.
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Barter Theater
Abingdon
Margaret Bourke White
Bennet Cerf
Frederick County
Arctic
India
Modern Library
Douglas Mr. Kelley
Theodore Brameid
Educational of New
Brameid
Unesco
Teachers’ Association
Diagiam
Septenter
Thale
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Stull
Norman Thomas
Mundt Bill
West
Smith
France
D. Ciernor
Frangisen
Gertrude Ashe Heness
Child
Kabletown
Porecaster
Such and Fox
Philemon B. Coulter
Balleornes
Buch
Jones
Wat
Jan
County Board of Commissioners
Turxey Point
Teachers Association
Belyre
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