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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Nov 08, 1947

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Three Fined Two Forfeit After Fight at Sportsmen Inn

In Peoples Court Magistrate Manuel Weinberg heard a free-for-all at Sportsmen's Inn near Plane No. 4 Friday night. Charlotte Dennison pleaded guilty to falsely claiming age to obtain beer and was fined 10 dollars. Edna Hood and George Hood also faced minimal fines for disturbances. Forfeitures of five dollars were recorded for Robert Stevens and Paul Hood. Other participants, including one principal, were not present.

George Hood Plano No. 4 Bernard Dixon Edna Hood Robert L. Stevens Paul Hood John H. Owens Owens Letter Stevens Dennison Dixon W. W. Corbin J. M. Ridge State Police Charles W. Gilbert Route 3 John White Lander Bruce Brutchey Ridge Forrest A. Rockenbaugh Harpers Ferry John R. Corum Jefferson Hobart Michael Morgantown John G. Forster Chicago Tarrell R. Saylor Hagerstown Ridge, Brachey Millichner

Witnesses For Hughes Late At Senate Inquiry

Witnesses called by Howard Hughes to testify at a Senate War Investigating Committee inquiry arrived late causing over an hour delay. Hughes entered the room shortly before four of nine witnesses appeared as chair Ferguson warned of a possible Monday delay.

Washington Howard Hughes Senate Hughes Ferguson R-Mich Senate War Investigating Committee Faliy William P. Rigers Noah Dietrich Hughes Tool Company Dietrich Thomas A. Slack

65 Cent Minimum Wage Proposal Gains Support

The National Consumers League for Fair Labor Standards urges a 65 cent hourly minimum wage and allows industry committees to set higher rates as conditions warrant. Louise Stitt says the 65 cent level could pass without an inflationary ripple, while the current minimum is 40 cents. The group, formed nearly half a century ago, seeks nationwide wage standards and backs studying the Wage Hour Law for possible overhaul.

Washington National Consumers League For Fair Labor Standards Louise Stitt League House

Western Maryland College inaugurates new president Dr. Ensor

Dr. Lowell Skinner Ensor was inaugurated as the fifth president of Western Maryland College before a national academic gathering. Bishop James Henry Straughn presided, with Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes delivering the inaugural address. Ensor outlined plans for campus growth, a Master of Education program, and continued liberal arts with professional emphasis. The event included religious reflections, campus music, and a luncheon with toastmaster Roger F. Whiteford.

Westminster Ensor Western Maryland College Maryland Charles Wesley Flint Board of Education Methodist Church God Roger F. Whiteford Washington Western Maryland

Deeds Recorded Move Several Local Property Sales

Deeds were recorded in the clerk’s office for multiple property transfers. Roger Hitselberger sold about 128 acres on the Woodsboro Creagerstown road to George E Mullinix for around $15 000. Leicester Thomas sold a South Catoctin Park residential property to Edgar L Draper and wife for $8,650. Ross H Myrets sold in Johnsville to Mary A Holtzople and Helen M Repp for about $6,500.

Roger Hitselberger George E. Mullinix Woodsboro- Creagerstown Road Leicester Thomas Edgar L. Draper South Catoctin Park

Many Leaders Falter In Tumbling New York Markets

Scattered stocks in New York edged forward but many market leaders faltered. Dealings started sluggish and gains were fractional near the close with small losses broad. Numerous pivotals did not appear on the ticker tape.

New York

Marshall Not Present At Red Embassy Party

Washington observed the 30th anniversary of the Soviet revolution with a Russian embassy reception. Marshall and top Army and Navy officials were conspicuously absent though no boycott occurred. Norman Armour and Willard Thorp greeted Soviet officials while many nations attended the event in Washington.

Washington Marshall Army Norman Armour Willard Thorp U.S Andrei A Vishinsky Semen K. Tsarapkin State Department Moscow Red Square Lord Inverchapel France Henri Bonnet Brazil

Chiropractor Shot in Elkton Woman Held After Self Defense Claim

Elkton reports a 60 year old chiropractor injured with three gunshot wounds and nurse Jean Rankin Andrews held on assault with intent to kill after claiming self defense. Sheriff Elwood Boyd notes Lopes was beaten and forced into the apartment before the shooting, with Lopes in serious condition and not available for questioning.

Elkton Jean Rankin Andrews Elwood Boyd

Ministers Elected to Western Maryland Church Council Board

Dr William R Barnhart and Rev W W Garrett both of this city along with Rev Paul Schilling Rev Ethwood Falkenstein and Rev J Edmund Lippy all of Westminster were chosen as directors of the Western Maryland board of the Council of Churches and Christian Education of Maryland Delaware Inc at the annual Hotel Emerson Baltimore meeting. Frederick area members named to committees include Carlton Harrison Dr Frederick R Seibel Rev Samuel S Johnston and Rev Morris Zumbrun. In Worship and Evangelism are Rev J Frank Fife Rev John C Stuff Rev Falkenstein and Rev Ralph H Miller. Falkenstein also joins the nominating committee of Christian Social Relations.

William R. Barnhart W. W. Garrett Paul Schilling Ethwood Falkenstein J. Edmund Lippy Westminster Western Maryland Council of Churches and Christian Education of Maryland-Delaware, Inc Emerson Baltimore Frederick Department of Christian Education Carlton Harrison Brunswick Young Men's Christian Association Frederick R. Seibel Silver Run Samuel S. Johnston Morris Zumbrun Jefferson Young Peoples Department of Worship and Evangelism J. Frank Fife Wooldsboro John C. Stuff Brunswick Falkenstein Ralph H. Miller Mr. Falkenstein Department of Christian Social Relations

Small Town Editor Wins Knight's Praise

Detroit November 8 John S Knight editor of the Detroit Free Press praises small town editors for understanding average citizens problems and influencing public thought more than big city editors He cites high production costs restrictive union policies and newsprint shortages as major press challenges and calls for Canadian led inquiries into the newsprint shortage.

Detroit John S. Knight Detroit Free Press University of Michigan Press Club Knight Department of Justice United States

Gales and Heavy Rains Strike Frederick Overnight

High gales up to 60 mph and heavy rain hit Frederick last night with over an inch of rainfall. No major damage reported as a cold snap looms, temperatures to drop below freezing by Sunday morning. Creeks rise, Monocacy River expected to move up, one road tree fall near Route 40, winds to 35 mph NW later. Reservoir at Fishing Creek may refill by early next week.

Frederick Monocacy Midwest Fishing Creek Reservoir Potomac Edison Company Beallsville Montgomery County

Bethlehem Shipyards Strike Ends After 136 Days

A settlement announced after an all night meeting ends the 136 day strike of 22 000 workers at eight Bethlehem shipyards along the Atlantic coast. CIO Marine and Shipbuilding Union members must ratify. Patapsco Scrap Company in Fairfield remains on strike with 900 workers. Settlement talks will begin November 12.

Washington Bethlehem Atlantic CIO Marine and Shipbuilding Union Bethieber Patapsco Scrap’ Company Fairfield

Labor Government Loses In Election

The Australian Broadcasting Commission announced the Labor government of Premier John Cain was defeated in Victoria elections. Early swing against labor favored Liberal and Country parties, with losses possibly ending ministers' posts. The national issue centered on banking nationalization in Canberra.

Sydney Tralia uPp Australian Broadcasting Commission Labor John Cain Victoria Canberra Broadcasting Commission Liberal Party Country Party State Legislative Council

Infatuated Farmer Kills Two Takes One

In Rockford a jealous farmer killed a husband and father and abducted a woman, Kathy Anderson, who then seized the pistol and jumped from the car. The killer Glenn Marsh sped away as a nationwide manhunt began for the suspects and vehicle. The dead include Vernon Muhrlein and the woman’s father, Grant Muhrlein.

Rockford Lil Kathy Anderson Glenn Marsh Marsh Vernon Grant Muhrlein Northport Mich

Jr. Red Cross To Send 500 Boxes Abroad

Nearly five hundred Christmas boxes for European children will leave Frederick early next week under a Junior Red Cross project begun after World War I. Students from 21 schools contributed, with adult volunteers under Mrs. Francis Perrott packing boxes for shipment to a New Jersey port.

Frederick Red Cross Francis Perrott New Jersey Europe Frederick City Libertytown West Brunswick Notre Dame Liberty Middletown East Brunswick Brunswick High Frederick High North Market Street Lincoln Washington Street Parkway Elm Street Adamstown Urbana New Market Thurmont Walkersville Woodsboro Burkittsville Emmitsburg

Ten Inches Of Snow In Minnesota

Parts of Minnesota saw one to ten inches of snow from a severe storm. International Falls reported ten inches and Duluth eight. Wind and cold spread across the region with freezing temperatures forecast tonight in nearby states. Snow disrupted roads and communications as wires were weighed down by ice. Northwest Bell reported long distance circuits out of service at times.

Associated Press Minnesota Soundwest Dakotas Illinois Indiana Dickinson N. D Chicago Ohio Pennsylvania New York International Falls Canadian Duluth Wisconsin Iowa Great Lakes Appalachians Gulf Pacific Northwest Spontana Northwestern Bell Telephone Co

Pravda Says Capitalism Nears Collapse Amid War Talk

Pravda editorial on Molotov anniversary predicts the end of capitalism as imperialists push new wars. It argues only a speedy collapse remains possible and condemns U S imperialists reliance on postwar turmoil and fear of world domination. Also brief note on typhoon fallout delaying communications in seven northern Luzon provinces.

Moscow Pravda Communist Party V. M. Molotov Molotov Germany Supreme Command

Years Needed To Repair Great War Damage Dr Herman Says

Dr. Stewart W. Herman Jr a frequent Frederick visitor returned from Europe for the World Council of Churches and spoke at the Council of Maryland Delaware luncheon in Baltimore. He toured the New Windsor relief depot inspecting clothing shoes and goods while noting the vast needs of millions. Representatives from Frederick County Council of Religious Education attended and joined in the luncheon and visit.

Herman Stewart W. Herman, Jr Frederick Gettysburg Europe World Council of Churches Church World Service Center New Wind- Lot Council of Churches and Christian Education of Maryland-Delaware, Inc Emerson Baltimore Fredericks Carroll Countians Berlin Office of Strategic Services Germany Dr. Herman Stewart New Windsor Center Harrisburg New Windsor CWS County Council of Religious Education Morris G. Zumbrun Jefferson | Lutheran Charge

Poultryless Thursday Idea Debated in Grain Save Scheme

The Nation Today reviews how a presidential food committee under Charles Luckman pursued meatless Tuesday and poultryless Thursday to save grain for Europe. Officials and critics questioned estimates and the actual effect on grain supplies amid disputes over culling and market impact.

Washington Truman Charles Luckrman Boston Europe Uckman Offce Luckman President Cabinet Food Committee Secretaries of State, Commerce and Agriculture Departments Agriculture Department State and Commerce Departments Clinton P. Anderson Secretary of Agriculture President's Food Committee Mr. Anderson

Arrests Docketed in Local Police Court

Two arrests docketed by the city police. Frank Grove of West Patrick street charged with intoxication after arrest by Investigator Ailen Barigis and Officer Harry Phillips and held under $2.50 and costs. Robert Fletcher of Petersville charged with disturbing the peace by Officer Martin Kanode and Reid under $50 and costs.

Cry Frank Grove West Patrick Street Ailen Barigis Harry Phillips Robert Fletcher Petersville Martin Kanode Reid

Big Four Deputies Clash Over German Peace Conference

London reports say the Big Four Deputy Foreign Ministers failed to resolve who should sit at the peace table. Britain pressed for Pakistan representation. Russia and France held firm. United States urged inclusion of all war allies. Albania and China contentious issues remained unsettled as Western Germany political union eyed for next year. Ethiopia likely to top agenda on Italy's former colonies.

London Moscow United States Britain Russia France Pakistan Germany Andrei A. Smirnov China Albania U. S Hamburg British Control Commission West Italy Ethiopia

Local Bills Adopted To Aid County Jails And Hospital

Legislation approved in a special session would fund one quarter of county jail remodeling costs and provide state funds for indigent patients at the Emergency Hospital. The jail bill allocates 150000 as the state’s share, while the hospital measure would allow county draws up to the Frederick Memorial Hospital level about 23000 annually. Both measures move to the Governor for signature.

General Assembly Braddock Heights 2& Kesman Edward D. Storm Frederick Memorial Hospital County Welfare Board

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