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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1948
Page
2
The Frederick News notes that within about ten years the city faces expenditure between 75000 and 100000 for new fire apparatus. It cites the aging equipment of four Frederick companies and praises volunteer firemen for their skill and efficiency in maintaining service.
Alderman William Buratil argues Frederick City should establish a contingent fund to replace fire apparatus and equipment as next year’s budget is planned. Junior Fire Company seeks a new 300 gallon pumper, noting current gear are beyond useful life and worn by volunteer crews.
Alderman Vurall calls for building a reserve to support fire equipment and backs added encouragement for volunteer firemen facing hazardous and unpaid duties.
St Johns Council Knights of Columbus held a Columbus Day dinner at Catoctin with Alten J Lipps presiding. Speeches urged courage and lessons from life of Columbus. Religious and civic figures attended including Rev Herbert R Bare and Fr W Jerome. Baltimore area notes accompany the event.
Norfolk Va October 12 A former German submarine U 1105 was sunk in Chesapeake Bay on September 29 during depth charge tests to gauge lethal range Navy officials said The vessel was sunk off Piney Point and may be raised to assess damage as part of efforts to test equipment and techniques for salvaging sunken subs if salvaged it will serve as a target for further tests
The spokesman noted the first test on September 29 resulted in the sinking of the target vessel. The annual memorial flower service honors Navy and Marine Corps dead buried at sea, held Sunday October 24 as part of Navy Day observances October 23 to 29, 1948. Relatives’ flowers will be placed aboard a naval vessel, then scattered at sea.
Lieutenant Commander F J Coulter announced the deadline of 4 p m Saturday October 23 for organizations to submit sprays or wreaths at the Navy office in room 1310 Main Post Office Building Calvert and Fayette streets Baltimore. King Gustaf V receives penicillin treatment for infection in Stockholm on October 12.
A communique from the king's physician and two specialists reports the monarch's general condition as good and heart action satisfactory. He has been confined to his rooms at Drottningholm Castle for the past two days. Edward N. Miller of Middletown was taken by ambulance to Frederick Memorial Hospital Tuesday morning.
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