Routes 40 survey plan spans Pine Orchard to Ridgeville
The State Roads Commission authorizes surveys for a new location U S Route 40 from Pine Orchard to Ridgeville about 26 miles. A Baltimore firm begins data collection while outside engineers aid due to staff size. No immediate plan to rebuild Route 240 to Washington. five mile project blocks expected.
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State Roads Commission
Pine Orchard
Ridgeville
Baltimore
Ellicott City
Maryland Road
Roads Commission
Frederick
Washington
District of Columbia
Bethesda
District Line
Rockville
Middlebrook
Gaithersburg
General Assembly
Heavy Snow Blows In West Weather Dims U.S. Outlook
Heavy blowing snow and colder air grip the Midwest and Rocky Mountain areas. Forecasters predict subzero temperatures across western North Dakota and much of the Midwest tonight and tomorrow. Light snow blankets Nebraska Montana and Wyoming with near zero dawn lows. Warmth fades in parts of the Middle Atlantic as Philipsburg Pennsylvania reports 13 degrees.
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Associated Press
Middle West
Rocky Bountain
South Dakota
North Dakota
Minnesota
Chicago
Mercury
Midwest
Southwest
Nebraska
Montana
Wyoming
Wisconsin
Gulf
Middle Atlantic States
Philipsburg
Juvenile Court Hearing Set for Seven Allen Children
A hearing in Juvenile Court is set for next Monday at 11 a.m. in the case of seven minor children of Mr. and Mrs. Allen L. of Lantz. County probation officer Mrs. William C. Roderick says the family is “sadly neglected.” The petition alleges the father is unemployed, the mother must work outside the home, the children attend school irregularly, are poorly clothed, and lack nourishing food, with younger kids left unattended.
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Allen L. ‘Oz
Lantz
Penn
Wiliam C. Roderick
Signed False Affidavit Meyers Says
Washington reports Meyers admits signing a false affidavit about an auto bought by Aviation Electric. He said the signature was routine and that he acted to help his friend and the LaMarres. The testimony centers on wartime car use, government freeze orders, and Meyers wartime activities.
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Washington
Bennett E. Meyers
Cadillac
Senate
Senate War Investigating Committee
Aviation Electric Company
Mildred, LaMarre
B. H. LaMarre
Aviation Electric
Meyers
Ferguson
R-Mich
District of Columbia Auto License Bureau
Flushing
United States Army
William Rogers
Rogers
Mevers
The
LaMarres
LaMarre
baMarre
Throwing Of Garbage In Streams Violation
Maryland officials announce new regulation banning depositing garbage in ponds lakes rivers streams springs and wells within the state. It defines garbage as animal fish and vegetable refuse from food preparation or use for humans and livestock. It also prohibits discharging into state waters from any vessel except in emergencies or accidents.
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Maryland Water Pollution Control Commission
Governor Welcomes Bay Legislature on Youth Day
Governor Lene greets seven YMCA Youth in Government members led by William Walker Rowann Til of Baltimore at the State House. Also present are Speaker Charlies P Wise of Baltimore, Clerk Jack Butler of Hagerstown, President Roy M. Snyder of Hagerstown, Chaplain Edward D. Burger of Frederick, Chaplain of the Senate E. Bertram Blackwell of Baltimore, Mayor Robert A. Clemens of Annapolis, and aide Michael J. Minsk among others marking Youth Day observances in Maryland.
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Annapolis
Lene
State House
Maryland
YMCA
Youth In Government
William Walker Rowann Til
Baltimore
Charlies P Wise
House of Delegates
Jack Butler
Hagerstown
Roy M. Snyder
Senate
E. Bertram Blackwell
Chapplain
House
Edward D. Burger
Frederick
Robert A. Clemens
Annapoli
Michael J. Minsk
Two Chicago Newspapers Delayed By Labor Dispute
Chicago November 21 two morning papers the Tribune and the Sun delayed for nearly eight hours due to labor disputes. The Sun called the action a strike by the composing room union while both papers reported slowdowns from composing room employees meetings and conferences with management, with no wages paid to workers who did not work.
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Chicago
The
Tribune
the Sun
Sun
Ipographical Union
Sun and Times
Marshall Field
Last Night Was Coldest November Frost Fill City
Frederick woke to a cold snap with a 19 degree reading the coldest November since 185. Leaves clung late before a heavy fall left many trees bare. A ground frost framed the scene while ice formed as temps hovered in the 40s by day.
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Frederick
Leftist Unrest Flares in Apulia With Deaths in Italy
Rome reports three to four more deaths from leftist inspired disorders in Apulia as clashes spread in southeastern Italy. At least 13 wounded, including seven carabinieri, amid riots near Corato and Campi Salentina. Electrical workers threaten power cuts and Milan prepares for possible radio station occupation and a teachers strike. The violence extends to Bitonto near Bari with further carabinieri casualties.
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Rome
Apulia
Italy
Carabinieri
Messaggero
Corato
Milan
Nuovo Corziere Della Sera
Ijalian
Disjpatch
Palermo
Navy Patrol Plane Crashes At Sea Off San Diego
A Navy Lockheed Neptune patrol bomber with 11 crew aboard crashed at sea 102 miles off San Diego early today. Naval District headquarters reported two survivors were rescued.
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San Diego
Calif
Naval District Headquarters
Free swinging brawl erupts in Japanese House chamber
In Tokyo on November 21 the Japanese House of Representatives saw a 40 minute melee as guards, government members, Communists and oppositionists clashed. No injuries were reported.
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Tokyo
Truman eyes halt on sales of heavy machinery to Russia
President Truman signaled a possible stop to shipments of heavy machinery and farm equipment to the Soviet Union. He noted a Soviet purchasing commission here has bought goods for dam rehabilitation and farming, with 113.7 million dollars in Russian purchases recorded in nine months.
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Washington
Truman
Russia
Commerce Department
War Assets Administration
United States
America
Company A Leads In Recruits in Maryland National Guard Drive
Company A of the Maryland National Guard led all state companies in recruitment from September 16 to November 16, securing 37 recruits and reaching a strength of five officers and 88 enlisted men. Maj. Gen. Milton A. Reckord sent congratulations as Company A won the unit award and will display a metal plaque in the armory. The top individual recruiter was T.5 Russell F. Dennis with seven recruits, followed by nine camp company recruits. Pic. John R. Dougherty was second.
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Maryland National Guard
National Guard
Milton A. Reckord
States Adjutant General
Maryland
Russell F. Dennis
John R. Dougherty
Fought With Kerosene Tragedy in Marion Pa
Mrs Harold King aged 32 died and her coal miner husband aged 35 was in critical condition after a quarrel in which kerosene was poured on them. They fled their burning home with Mrs King’s clothing afire and he carried her down steps before collapsing. Coroner Lee R Herrington cited King’s statement that he tried to rescue her.
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Point Marion
Harold King
Lee R. Herrington
Herrington
King
Local milk quality urged by Frederick dairies
Frederick city dairies and health officials in Winchester Hall discussed a plan to assure Grade A milk year round through a local sanitary ordinance. Producers urged a farm grade code covering sanitation, herd disease control, utensil cleanliness, and bacteria counts to match Baltimore standards. They warned of a future Frederick milk famine without action.
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Frederick
Winchester Hall
Health Department
Washington
Baltimore
Walter FR. Comer
D. W. Taylor
United States Public Health Service
Lloyd C. Cutler
Board of Aldermen
Maryland
Marshall In London and Divorce Granted
Secretary of State Marshall arrived in London for the Big Four Foreign Ministers meeting and spoke on the Marshall plan amid cautious optimism. A decree in Equity Court granted William G. Holder a divorce from Mrs. Mar Baret Holder near Weverton with child custody to Mrs. Holder and $10 weekly support plus costs. Austin James and Sherman P. Bowers represented the plaintiff.
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London
Marshall
Washington
BBC
Europe
Congress
State Department
Charles Dbohien
Northolt
Lewis Douglas
Secretary of State
Prince Bernhard
Juliana
Netherlands
Holand
Truman Seeks Credit Margin Controls for Commodities
President Truman urged Congress to grant authority to regulate credit margins on commodity trades similar to stock market rules. He spoke at a news conference amid GOP anti inflation push and outlined steps including potential consumer rationing and broader export controls. He said specifics on margins would be set by the government, not exchanges, and noted forthcoming long range plans for European recovery.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Federal Reserve Board
Mr. Truman
Taft
Ohio
Senate
McTruman
France
Italy
Austria
Senate House Economics Committee
Frederick High School elects league officers and Key society members
Student League officers were installed at a Thursday assembly led by incoming president Patricia Hammer. Seven seniors were named for the Francis Scott Key chapter of the National Honor Society including Patricia Hammer Dorothy Handrey Mary Kathryn Remsberg William Rhoads Doris Simpson James Stockman Sabra Chambers with further selections planned later this year according to Principal Harry O. Smith.
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Frederick High School
Francis Scott Key
Patricia Hammer
League
James Stockman
Evelyn Summers
Elaine Driver
Dorothy Handley
Dorothy Ranck
Richard Durrew
Alfred Shockley
Jean Shuff
James Wills
Jean Crickenberger
Arianne Schroeder
Dorothy Handrey
Mary Kathryn Remsberg
William Rhoads
Doris Simpson
Sabra Chambers
Harry O. Smith
Hood College Vesper Service Seeks Speaker and Musician Lineup
Hood College plans a Sunday vesper in Brodbeck Hall with Rev. Paul C. Warren of Baltimore as speaker. Music will feature Bach preludes, Mendelssohn duet, soprano Colleen Crowhurst and Lorene Myers, and a Bach organ postlude under Anna Marie Budde.
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Bach
Mendelssohn
Colleen Crowhurst
Nutley
N. J
Lorene’ Myers
Springfield
Anna Marie Budde
I Music
Kremser
God
Republic In Danger as Blum Seeks New French Govt
Paris November 21 Premier designate Leon Blum told the National Assembly that international Communism has declared war on French democracy and that the republic is in danger from De Gaulle's right wing and a stalling labor crisis. He seeks authority to form a government with 310 votes, facing opposition from Communists and De Gaulle allies. Vincent Auriol nominated Blum to form a public safety government after Ramadier’s resignation.
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Paris
Leon Blum
National Assembly
Charles le
Blum
Vincent Aurial
The
Republic
Public Safety
Ramadier
Soviets Threaten Iran Over Oil Accord Break
Moscow accuses Tehran of hostile activity after Iran's parliament voided the 1946 oil pact with the Soviet Union. The note to Prime Minister Ahmed Qavam warns of consequences and cites discrimination against the U.S. and U.K. concessions as Parliament’s action follows Britain’s in the south of Iran.
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Moscow
Russia
Iran
Soviet Union
Ahmed Qavam
Tehran
U.S. S. BR
Tate
Qavam
Ivan Sadchikov
Tran
U.S. S
Strong Earthquake Shocks Are Recorded
A strong earthquake centered off the Mexican coast near Lower California was recorded by the Boston College seismograph at 11 01 44 p m. It lasted about two hours and was located about 2600 miles west southwest of Boston. Two fairly severe quakes were also recorded in New York by Fordham University seismographs at 11 01 20 p m and 11 07 02 p m.
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Weston
Mass
Lower
California
Boston College
Boston
New York
Fordhan University
Bradley New Staff Chief and Gray VA Head
Gen Omar N Bradley named Army Chief of Staff by President Truman with Gen. C B Cates named Marine Corps commander and Carl G Gray Jr named Veterans Administrator set to start Jan. 1. The transfers follow Eisenhower’s upcoming retirement and remain contingent on exact dates as other posts including War Assets and Public Housing shift.
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Washington
Omar N. Bradley
Army
Truman
Carl R. Gray, Jr
Chicago Railway
Bradley
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Columbia University
New York
Mc Truman
Gray
Army Department
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company
Wichita
Kans
United States Engineer Reserve
Eisenhower
Columbia
Trumen
Cates
Marine Corps
C. B. Cates
A. A. Vandegrift
Robert B. Littlejohn
War Assets
Jess Larson
Littlejohn
War Assets Administration
Dillon S. Myer
Public Housing Authority
Myer
Veterans Administration
Omer Clark
Clifton B. Cates
Pacific
Guadalcanal
Fourth Marine Division
Marine Test Force
Quantico
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Bari
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Oakland
John J. Gaffn
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St. Philp Mountbatten
Beard
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H. S. League
Soviets
Chicago Railway Executive
Bartonsville Road
New Market District
Bir
Ben Adams
Richard O. Stitely
Nawena
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