Defense drive shows volume production nearing stride
Vice President for Defense Mobilization Charles E Wilson said the defense program is hitting stride with July September deliveries at 5 billion, four times last year’s pace. He forecast quarterly deliveries of 10 to 11 billion within a year, despite power steel and material shortages.
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O Dwyer Silent About Claims Of Harry Gross
William O Dwyer declined comment on reports that Brooklyn bookie Harry Gross claimed to have contributed to O Dwyer's New York mayor campaigns. Gross allegedly testified he gave 55000 in 1945 and 15000 in 1949 to aid O Dwyer, now U S ambassador to Mexico, who met President Miguel Aleman at his ranch near Tijuana before traveling south along the coast.
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Dr Woolpert Speaks at Homecoming Celebration
About 2,000 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs attended the Homecoming marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the institution opening. Dr O C Woolpert, Camp Detrick research director and noted scientist, delivered the principal address on Fraternalism and Democracy, urging active participation and democratic cooperation amid global tensions.
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State Teachers To Meet In Baltimore
The Maryland State Teachers Association holds its 84th annual convention at the Fifth Regiment Armory October 18 to 20 drawing about 10 000 educators. The program includes three general sessions an exhibition with over 200 supervisors and 39 department meetings Dr Kenneth MacFarland speaks October 18 Edward Weeks October 19 and Madame Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit October 20. Officers for the coming year will be elected during final sessions.
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Fifth Regiment Armory
Kenneth MacFarland
Edward Weeks
Atlantic Monthly
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United States
Statewide Negro Organization Formed
A new statewide Negro political group, the State Allied Republican Club, formed in Baltimore to draft a bill of rights and resist dictation from Governor McKeldin. The body plans county clubs across Maryland and Baltimore City, with biennial meetings in Baltimore. Delegates aim to secure Negro representation in the GOP national convention and named H. Grady Gore of Montgomery County as its favored Republican Senate candidate.
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Maryland
Nerracs
H. Grady Gore
Montgomery County
Maryland Draft Call Expected to Take Sixty Men
86 0 draftees estimated from Maryland for the next wave to November and December as officials anticipate a reactivation of childless married men. Maryland’s November quota was reported at 647, amid broader calls tied to selective service updates and exemptions. Zentz herd records show a 45.1 pound butterfat yield and 12.105 pounds of milk daily from Holstein Friesians in Emmitsburg.
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Marylane
Road Deeds Remembered At Fraternal Lodge Meeting
A fraternal lodge gathering urged members to uphold high standards and practice the precepts of their order. The speaker stressed that their road deeds would shine in this troubled world and called for faithful application of the lodge’s teachings today.
Bank cashier held in Western Pennsylvania embezzlement case
Indiana Pennsylvania September 30 FBI reports the arrest of Samuel Paul Lewis, six year employee and treasurer of several groups, for embezzling 48478.39 since October 1947 with a $40000 shortage still unpaid. He claims repayment but shortages total 2,885,499 across seven banks in the Pittsburgh FBI district.
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Bank clerk story in Alexandria and Parkersburg ends in crime
The report notes sums tied to First National Bank in New Kensington 550000 and Wood County Bank in Parkersburg 363410 with names like Lewis described as a tall bald man who lived quietly for 40 years as a bank employee. He and his wife have two grown children both unavailable for comment.
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Premium Prices Paid At Sale For Dairy Cows
Dairy cows brought premium prices at the annual fall cattle sale of M. W. Sutely near Woodsboro. Buyers from neighboring states vied with local dairymen for registered and grade milk animals. Holsteins averaged high prices with top cow at 800 dollars sold to H. A. Stotlemyer. Generated bidding totals and pupil details noted, with plans announced for a spring sale on April fifth.
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Paris flood alert statue signals rising waters
The Pont de l Alma statue of a soldier marks flood levels in Paris. When the knees of the statue are submerged, residents know cellar flooding is imminent and should move valuables to higher ground.
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Pedestrian Killed On Route 26 West of Winfield
A pedestrian James Foringer, 53, of Frankin, Pa., was struck on Route 26 near Winfield and died from a compound skull fracture. The driver Gerald Lindsay, 22, of Finkspurg, was detained. police say his car had no brakes.
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Tragic Crash Claims Rhodecap Man En Route to Family
Rhodecap a married man ten months, en route to Waynesboro Pa to see his grandmother, was killed when his car collided with a truck. He belonged to Ma sonic lodges Tall Cedars of Lebanon and Fraternal Order of Eagles and worked for Consolidated Gas and Electric Co Baltimore. Body sent to Baltimore morgue for autopsy. Byrd released in own recognizance pending autopsy.
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Maryland needs more judges in mushrooming urban areas
Chief Judge Ogle Marbury of the State Court of Appeals told Prince Georges County officials that Maryland requires a larger bench to handle expanding urban centers. He spoke after appearing before county commissioners to arrange office furniture purchases, noting the judiciary’s growing workload and the need for additional judges.
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Maryland
Ogle Marbury
Court of Appeals
Prince Georges County
Marbury
Phrasey court burden slows pueblo trials in statewide vote
A judge argues that city population growth strains court business year round, not just during terms, noting judiciary additions require voter approval across the state. Mexico City is cited as North America’s third largest city per Nation Geographic Society.
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