City and County Contemplate Tax Rise and Budget Shifts
County officials prepare for higher spending in an election year as the city weighs a ten cent tax increase to fund airport, streets, bridges, and curb work. County plans include surplus funds and notes to finance school needs, roads, and building improvements without broad bond issues, with state and federal aid expected for road modernization and partial sale of the Hood College building discussed.
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Munnicipal
Tlee City
Montecoue
Winchester Hall
Court House
Middletown
Thurmont
Liberty
Woodsboro
Roads Board
Montevue
Tate
Hood College
Sonja Henie Hopes Van Johnson Joins Holiday Show
Chicago reports say Sonja Henie hopes Van Johnson can visit to join her Christmas ice show celebrations. He is busy with a film, but Hanie says they remain fond of each other though she is not yet divorced from Dan Topping. She plans to file when ready.
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Chicago
Sonja Henie
van Johnson
Miss Henie
Johnson
Hollywood
Jim
Dan Topping
Valentino’s Widow Rumor Denied by Alberto Valentino
Alberto Valentino brother of Rudolph Valentino denied reports that the silent film star secretly wed Alma Wilson in 1925 and fathered a daughter in Europe. Wilson, hospitalised for illness, dismissed the claim with a sharp reply and provided no confirmation.
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Hollywood
Alberto Valentino
Rudolph Valentino
Senny Te Minsien Cree
Amforiar Wilson
Miss Wilson
Perry Combs
Valentino
Europe
Parity Income Goal Proposed by Secretary Anderson
Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P. Anderson urged farmers to set a parity income goal based on 55 to 60 million employed and a national income of 150 million dollars or more. He warned against short term parity by price boosts and called for a steady demand program to support farm prices, outlining three key decisions to build a parity framework.
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Memphis
Clinton P. Anderson
National Association of Commissioners, Secretaries and Directors of Agriculture
Anderson
Sick Ducks in Chesapeake Bay Prompt State Lab Testing
A rising number of sick ducks were collected from Chesapeake Bay and sent to the State Research Laboratory at Patuxent for observation as autopsies were performed on other birds. State Game Warden Ernest A. Vaughn reported the autopsies point to a food poisoning type, while Allan Dawson warned the disease could threaten Maryland oysters and wildlife. He asked Senator Tydings to seek a US Fish and Wildlife Service investigation, warning the malady may spread south and devastate the oyster industry.
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Salisbury
Chesapeake Bay
State Research Laboratory
Patuxent
Ernest A. Vaughn
Vaughn
Allan Dawson
Mayo Waterman's League
Maryland
Bay
Anne Arundel County
Tydings
Communists Deny US Arms Aid Report in China
A U S Embassy spokesman rejected a Communist New China Daily News claim that America would lend China 64 million dollars for arms. Lt. Gen. Wedemeyer said discussions on increased military aid were at a high level but he could not confirm any 70 division plan. He noted a 39 division equip pledge and stated 19 divisions remain to be armed.
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Chungking
United States
New China Daily News
America
China
Shanhaikwan
Manchuria
Albert ©. Wedemeyer
Wedemeyer
Lo Lingchi
Liberal Democratic League
Chou Enlai
Chou
Communist and Democratic League
Chey
Manchurian
Eagles Refuse Move To Larger Stadium For Nov 25 Game
The Philadelphia Eagles refuse Washington owner George Preston Marshall's demand to shift the Philadelphia Washington clash to Municipal Stadium. The game at Shibe Park is sold out and could draw overflow crowds near 35 000 while Army Captain Alexis Thompson defends keeping it at the smaller venue.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles
National Football League
George Preston Marshall
Washington Redskins
Eagles
Martin to Build 35 Luxury Transport Planes for Pennsylvania Central
The Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Company announced a $7.9 million contract to build 35 Martin 202 luxury twin engine transports for Pennsylvania Central Airlines. The 40 seat planes will deliver in early 1947 and augment the airline with six DC4s already in service. Bedell M. Monroe signed the deal in Baltimore and attended a celebratory luncheon.
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Baltimore
Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Company
Pennsylvania Central Airlines
Pennsylvania Central
Bedell Monro
Glenn L. Martin
Martin Company
Returning Veterans Face Clothing Shortages in Frederick
Veterans returning home find a dearth of hard fabric suits underwear and white dress shirts in Frederick with mills holding prices and supply. Clothiers report shortages of worsteds serges and gabardines as civilians and discharged sailors rely on surplus gear and military shirts.
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Frederick
Garees
Sunlan Army
Think Anderson Is Seeking Farm Votes
Washington observers say Secretary of Agriculture Anderson faces a tough farm vote challenge in his Democratic bid. Senators Reed and Thomas expect a Midwest Northwest speaking tour to sway farmers who have trended Republican, stressing farm labor cost inclusion as a key issue before the next election.
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Washington
Anderson
Reed
Kan
Mid-west
Northwest
Mrcel Aa Reviener
Eet Derson
Henry Wallace
Claude Wickard
Elmer Thomas
Dokla
Senate Agriculture Committee
Thomas
Grand Jury Convenes in Rockville Case Involving Navy WAVES
Montgomery County grand jury meets with State's Attorney Joseph B. Simpson Jr. presenting the case of two Washington bellboys charged with raping three WAVES. Robert Shackelford 22 and Allen Hughett Jr 18 of Liberty face 750 bail each for alleged assault on September 25. Circuit Judge Stedman Prescott earlier said rape seemed virtually impossible given the conditions described.
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Rockville
Navy
Montgomery County
Joseph B. Simpson, Jr
Washington
Flying Activities Cut By U S Army Air Forces In Europe
Redeployment of experienced maintenance and other personnel has forced the U S Army Air Forces in Europe to slash flying activities by more than 50 percent. Lt Gen John K Cannon said the manpower shortage hinders weather reporting and plane servicing but will not raise crash risk. He warned that further shortages could force suspension of flights.
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Wiesbaden
U. S. Army Air Forces
Europe
John K. Cannon
Cannon
Air Forcs
Denies Mine Workers Back In The AFL Dispute
A CIO leader claimed UMW leaders rejoined the AFL, a claim denied by John L. Lewis and AFL president William Green. The CIO and AFL dispute over representation and wages rattled the labor talks as Murray pressed a wage resolution and the committee pressed for progress on jurisdictional disputes.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
AFL
CIO
Lewis’ Associates
William Green
Richard T. Frankensteen
United Automobile Workers
UMW
Lewis
Green
Philip Murray
Murray
Namby-Pamby
Labor Management Committee
Harry Woodhead
Secretary of Labor
Schwellenbach
Ike Johnston
A. B
Happy
U.S. Troops to Guard Lives in China Says Patterson
Washington reports Secretary of War Patterson stated U.S. troops in China will not quell civil unrest but protect American lives and property. He warned there is no danger of strife unless attacked, in which case American forces may react vigorously and successfully. Also noted, S. Fenton Harris denies a bid for mayor of Frederick.
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U. S
Washington
Patterson
U.S
China
More Parental Interest In Children Needed
Judge Walter Capper urged greater parental involvement to curb juvenile delinquency at the opening of the Circuit CourtNovember term. He said custody holders must exert restraining influence, ensure school and church attendance, and have children home at a reasonable hour.
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Hegerstown
Walter ©. Capper
Circuit Court
Capper
Naval Man Killed as Host Is Arrested
Leonardtown Maryland Moy 12 Navy Lt Rodgers Edward Wilson 38 of Pennsylvania was shot and killed at a California Maryland home after an argument with host George William Booker 34 a vending machine maintenance man A warrant named Booker as murderer Magistrate Ralph Abell said the hearing likely this week Trooper Sanger said another naval officer and Wilson attended a drinking party earlier In the yard Wilson returned for his coat and Booker produced a pistol shooting him twice once in the left arm and once more piercing both lungs and the heart He died at the scene and Booker was arrested on murder charges
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Leonardtown
Moy
tPr
Navy
Rodgers Edward Wilson
California
C. ¥. Sanger
Ralph Abell
George William Booker
Abell
Sanger
Wilson
Bookers
Booker
F. F. Greenwell
St Mary's County
Arrest on disturbing the peace in West South Street incident
Police reported a quiet holiday Monday with only one arrest. William F. Blank of 100 block West South Street paid a $2.50 collateral at 235 on a charge of disturbing the peace by fighting on the street. The soldier involved was not booked at Headquarters.
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ANE Workiay Appeon
William F. Blank
South Street
Blank
Kline Wins Permit For Industrial Block Building In City
Ralph G. Kline secured a zoning appeal permit to erect a 30 by 130 foot concrete block building on Freed’s lot near South Wisner Street. The plan includes a garage and office with glass brick doors, costing about 515,000. The site, zoned industrial, may host a clothing factory and farm machinery plant as part of a growing industrial area.
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Meday
City Board
Ralph G. Kline
Economy Oil Co. General
Mannager
Frederick
W. Raymond Walter
Walter
Kline
Freed’s
Wisner Street
Patrick
Sou Streets
Otter
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National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
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James W. Mott
Oregon
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Mott
Rudy
Natacha Rambova
New Jersey
Siahargte
Chesapeake
Urbana 4-H
Wilson Runkies
Roxie Montgomery
Weil Bros. Used Car Dept
N. Market ST
Frederick, MD
PB. S
Think Anderson
Calumet Farm
Pat O'bLuck
Maine Chance Farm
Pimlico
Hilltop
Pat O'Luck
Elizabeth Graham
Roy Waldron
Tom Smith
New York Jockey Club
Allen’s
Allen
Mlacket
Seo
Sts
A. A. Lough
South Market St
C. E. Cline
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S. Fenton Harris
Host
Abe
Sunay Child
South Market
B&o
Baltimore & Onio Railroad
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