County Officials Head Toward Republican Control in County
A Republican board of county commissioners, the first since 1938, will take office in December along with several other officials. election results show Republicans winning seats while Democrats hold key appointed posts, signaling a shift in staffing and power across the county government.
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Board of
Highke Ifan
Ih Teks
George V. Arnold
Robert R. Roderick
Herbert R. O’conor
A. Grant Hooper
Hooper
Estern Shore County’ Commis
UES
Tmpany
Samel H. Young
Rhoderick
Repubicans
Ellis C. Wachter
Repubican
Circuit Court
Guy Anders
Regiser of
Wills
Harry D. Ratliff
Orphans Court
T. Clyde Ruulom
J. Welty Fahrney
Sherif William C. Roderick
Pinkney A. Richardsson
Edwin F. Nikirk
James H. Falk
Collapses And Dies On Milwaukee Street
Milwaukee Nov 7 Waldo Arnold managing editor of the Milwaukee Journal and AP M.g. dies on a Milwaukee street after attending a party for Journal staff. The 50 year old executive had worked since 1917 and served in WWI. He rose through roles including telegraph editor news editor and managing editor. He belonged to the Masonic order and Sigma Delta Chi.
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Milwaukee
Waldo Arnold
Milwaukee Journal
Associated Press Managing Editors Association
Milwaukee Street
Journal
Donald Ferguson
Journal Company
Arnold
University of Wisconsin
244 Infantry
Meyer Calls Labor Relations Disastrous in Remarks
Eugene Meyer, president of the Work Bank, said strikes threaten the world with economic starvation and endanger peace. He formerly headed the Federal Reserve Board and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and resigned as Washington Post publisher last June to become bank president.
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New York
Eugene Meyer
Bank
Meyer
Federal Reserve Board
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Pubisher
Washington Post
Rumors Rise Over Stalin Successor Choices in Soviet Leadership
The report outlines speculation on Stalin’s health and power succession, highlighting two leading figures. Vivid details trace Zhdanov’s rise from youth to Politburo and Foreign Affairs role, and Malenkov’s move from legislative to executive duties as a potential rival.
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Stalin
Andrew Zhdanov
Cam
Indlne
Tinanis
Lkely
Zhdanov
Moscow
Zhdanovy
Politbureau
Foreign Affairs Commission
Leningrad
Finland
Russia
Georgi Maximilianovich Malenkov
Supreme Soviet
No Statement From O Conor Refuses Recount Claim
No statement from Herbert R. O Conor clarifies rumors of a recount. He says he will not comment further and remains on campaign headquarters’ claim of victory. Campaign notes indicate official canvass may delay final results as counts continue across the state.
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Annapolis
Herbert R. O Conor
Senate
D. John Markey
O’conor
U.S. Senate
Senators Washington and rivals in late 1940s race list
The article lists Senate election results and candidates by state. It names incumbents and challengers such as Sparkman Alabama and Knowland California, with many other states including McFarland Arizona Baldwin Connecticut Lodge Massachusetts Lodge, plus Winters and Bricker figures. The piece notes timing like Sept 19 in some races and highlights party affiliations.
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Washington
K—tenates
Alabama
John J. Sparkman
Arizona
Ernest W. McFarland
California
William F. Knowland
Connecticut
Raymond EB. Baldwin
Memorial to War Dead in Cemetery Frederick County
Mount Olivet Cemetery plans a war memorial and burial plot for those who died in service from December 7 1941 to end of hostilities. The project, funded by the cemetery company, envisions a semicircular 120 foot plot with a central memorial flanked by stones bearing names and shrubbery, flush grave markers, and a low rear wall. The board budgets up to 40000 for the project excluding land and foundation, with design input from Robinson Presbry and studio in New York.
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Webbie Home
Elmer K. Ramsburg
Ray F. Weyrick
Jandscape
Des Moines
Robert B. Crothers
Hunter Bowers
Paul D. Simpson
Robinson
Presbry
Presbry-Leland
Fifth Avenue
New York
Avopuseg Fiend
R. Ames Hendrickson
G. William Trout
Harry L. Ebert
Alfred G. Zimmerman
Henry B. Ramsburgh
Mr. Bowers
William R. Slemmer
Oncerick Kieth
Roberta. Kline
William B. Bennett
Mr. Crothers
Melvin M. Engle
Frank B. Sappington
Herbert S. Schroeder
Mr. Simpson
Man Wanted Here Jailed In Ohio
Harry F. Ball, a Frederick County man linked to an embezzlement case, has been jailed in Cambridge Ohio. Ball formerly ran a restaurant near the city and allegedly issued false down payments to secure funds for a CCC camp purchase. He faces charges of embezzling 2500 and an earlier larceny case involving 300. Detainer sent to Cambridge for custody disposition. Ball had been arrested in Wheeling West Virginia and returned to Guernsey County.
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Frederick County
Horace M. Alexander
Harry F. Ball
Alexander
Ball
Wheeling
W. Va
Guernsey County
Cambridge
Sheryf
Tur Tere
Charles S. Huffer
Burkittsville
Tac
Euerili
Huffer
Foxville
CCC
Huller
Howard ‘County
Ballad
Fae Wao Ularges
Ohio
Four Alarm Fire Destroys Warehouses in Philadelphia
A four alarm blaze swept three waterfront warehouses in Philadelphia early today, burning wooden crates and causing about 259000 dollars in damage. Fireman David Howard, 39, was seriously injured when a collapsing scaffold toppled him. he was taken to Jefferson Hospital. The fire began in a four story brick warehouse and spread to an adjoining five story wood warehouse as crews fought the flames for more than two hours. Dozens of engines and firefighters battled the blaze, with flames lighting the waterfront and searchers probing the ruins for possible victims.
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Philadelphia
Tndax
David Howard
Jefferson Hospital
Searsher
William Simmiler
Ale Sivas
Storekeeper Dies Suddenly in Frederick
James Lewis Chester Simmons, 48, well known Frederick storekeeper, died suddenly at home this morning at 8 30 of cerebral hemorrhage. He had run a grocery business for five years and previously worked at East Third street and Filth Bentz corner. Survived by wife Ruth Sheffield Simmons and children including State Trooper James Simmons and City Officer R Arnold Simmons. Funeral services at St John Catholic church, interment Mount Olivet.
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James Lewis Chester Simmons
Frederick
West Fifth Street
Mr. Simmons
Lewis and
Ida Painter Simmons
Loudoun County
Petersville
Filth
Bentz
East Thirdy Street
Simmons
Opera House
Empire Theater
Inaah
Democratic County Central Committee
St. John'’s Catholic Church
Knights of Columbus
Fraternal
Order of Eagles
Ruth Sheffield Simmons
James XN. Simmons
Mit. Ai
R. Arnold Simmons
Elmer H. Giffert
Frederics
East
Patrick Street
St. John’s Catholic
Ning O'Clock
Herb
RL Jayden
Mount. Olivet Cemetery
Reds Observe Anniversary in Moscow Parade
Thousands gathered in Moscow to witness Red Army displays marking the Bolshevik revolution anniversary. An order of the day proclaimed Russia would seek peace and security worldwide with its allies, underscoring wartime resolve.
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Moscow
May Take Official Canvass To Decide O'Conor Markey Fight
Baltimore November returns show O'Conor leading Markey by a slim margin, with official tabulation expected to begin soon. McKeldin headquarters claimed victory for O'Conor while Markey supporters cited county tallies. In Baltimore city and counties, late counts narrowed O'Conor's lead, prompting plans for a full canvass amid reports of clerical errors in precinct tallies. Lane wins in Maryland's other races as O'Conor seeks final confirmation.
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O’conor Markey
Baltimore
O'Conor
Markey
Baltimore County
Kent County
McKeldin
Linder
William Preston Lane
Hagerstown
Theodore McKeldin
Lane
Maryland
Baltimore City
Anne Arundel County
United States Senate
Couwaling
Albert C. Ritchie
Harry W. Nice
Hall Wamerous
George C. Doub
Heco
Slonweter
J. Millard Tawes
James J. Lacey
Alexander T. Grier
Edward T. Miller
Easton
Roe
Sadlersville
Abastern Shore
Hugh Alle Meadewan
D'Alesandra
East
Fallon
Gassger
Roeulie Masqyhauwis Sehaidsional
Benll Wor
Lanes
Three Juveniles Held for Theft in Abrecht Place Case
Three youths were picked up by city police after admitting to breaking into Guy Kelly’s bottling works on Abrecht Place and nearby streets. They stole about 36 from a desk, a wristwatch, and later rifles and ammunition. Names: Cleveland T. Grove 16, Donald B. Mills 15, James D. Toms 14. Richard Himes 15 released to parents after investigating entry at J. Paul Delphey’s store. Investigators Allen Bartgis and Sgt. Daniel Swomley led the inquiry.
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Ney
Guy Kelly
Abrecht Place
Gesweven Carrol
Patrick Street
Cleveland T. Grove
West Patrick Street
Donald B. Mills
North
Mills
Grove
Richard ‘Himes
J. Paul Delphey
Wea
Himes
Swomley
Patice
Haog College
Coal Mine Talks Resumed In Capital
Washington on November 71 the administration and the United Mine Workers faced renewed pressure as strong Republican support for legislative efforts shaped talks over the coal crisis.
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Capital
Washington
Administration
United Mine Workers
Leaves Gathered by Hay Baler on Frederick Streets
City Engineer W Raymond Waller organized a two day effort using a borrowed hay baler to collect accumulations of leaves along Frederick streets. The machine baled leaves and dropped them as it moved, with bales later removed by the street department to the municipal dump. The device sped work and reduced street clearing time, though exact bale counts were not known.
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Fraderick
Frederick
W. Raymond Waller
Cily
Austin Troutef
Stroat
Maryland Republicans clash over blame for defeat in Senate race
Galtimere Nov 10 193? Republicans split over responsibility for lack of general party leadership as Markey trails OConor by under 1900 votes. Tait and France resign from top posts, calling for quick party reorganization. Signatories blame inept leadership and Sabotage claims surface amid gubernatorial candidacy plans.
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Galtimere
Thiae
Macyland
Teeoparty
Evon
Senate
Uielr
Adbercus
Joly Markey
O’conor
Han
Shearer
State Central
Harry 0. Levin
State Tax Commission
Robert Irvin
Harry W Nice
Harry L. Katz
Federation of
Young Republicans
Taso Fo Melan
Maryland Republican Federation
W. Rae Dempsey
Markey
Edmund Hudnitz
Publi Service Commision
Mattee
France
Tait
U S Delegates At U N Signal Stability In GOP Shift
U S delegates at the United Nations and the Big Four Council sought to reassure foreign audiences today about American foreign policy after Republican gains in Congress. The motion aimed to quiet jitters abroad amid reports of a rightward swing and potential friction with Russia.
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New York
Ofi
United Nations
Downei
Hltle
Preas
Congress
Russia
Maryland Eastern Star Delegates Head to Tampa Convention
One hundred twenty five Maryland delegates from the Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will leave Baltimore’s Camden Station tomorrow noon aboard the Eastern Star Special bound for Tampa Florida. The five day triennial session runs November 10 to 15 with delegates from 48 states and Hawaii expected to attend.
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Maryland
Grand Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Camden Station
Baltimore
Eastern Star
Tampa
Fla
Gtate
Hawaii
Roper B. Wolfe
Cils
Transportation Committee
R. DB. Wolfe
Rand Matton
Jesse Webster
Edgar Bittle
Clifford M. Yinger
Ocala
Silver
Mismind
Convention City
Jacksonville
Tempa
Rebuke At Polls Faces President
Washington reports Truman faces a rebuke at the polls and must decide on three key moves. He contemplates negotiating with a Republican Congress, steering his party toward or away from conservatism, and possibly seeking reelection in 1948. Sources note editorials push for resignation or turnover ideas, while allies expect him to act for the nation rather than politics.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Byrnes
Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
Fulbright
D-Ark
Luther Patrick
D-Ala
Chicago Sun
Roosevelt
the Sun
Marshall Field
Ers
Washington Post
Harry Truman
Missouri
Carroll Reece
Trumon
GOP
West
T Wines
Senate
Inne House
Anerican
Extreme Advances Are Later Reduced In West Virginia Race
In New York and Charleston a volatile session saw storks of market leaders stumble with mid day rallies and extreme advances fading into minus marks. West Virginia party leaders watched ballot counting as Harley Kilgore led with 23,929 votes in his bid for a second term amid watchful anticipation.
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New York
Nouv. T
Charleston
W. Va
Usas
West Virginia
U. S
Senzlor
Harley M. Kilgore
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Herbert R. O'Conor
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Minnesota
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Theodore Bilbo
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Nebraska
Hugh Butler
Renee aVak
Waly
S. County
Campaian
Herbert R. O'Conner
Frank J. Bauer
D. John Markay
Mekeldin
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