King George VI Reading Labour Budget Promise
The British king reads a Labour government program announcing public ownership of the gas industry and limits on the House of Lords veto. The document signals a steady push toward nationalization of British industry, with iron and steel fate uncertain, and raises concerns among Britain’s critics and American observers about shared resources and economic policy.
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George VI
House of Lords
Labor Party
Great Britain
Churchill
England
Farm Equipment Associations to Merge in January 1948
At a Frederick meeting last week the Maryland and Del Mar Va Farm Equipment Associations agreed to merge into the Mar Del Va Farm Equipment Association. The new group activates January 1 1948 with first convention January 22-23 at the Lord Baltimore Hotel Baltimore to elect officers. Clyde O Koons of Frederick is a director of the Maryland association.
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Frederick
Maryland
del- Mar-Va
Mar-Del-Va
Farm Equipment Association
Clarence L. Kibler
Washington
Delaware
Virginia
West Virginia Panhandle
Plan for Road Improvements By Maryland Leagues
Fifty years ago in The News column dated October 27 1897 reports Maryland Road League and Maryland Division League of American Wheelmen plan to push at the state legislative session for a state engineer and county road boards. The Van Osten Three Star Comedy Company misses Frederick engagement due to storm in Fortress Monroe. Frederick City Hospital Association offered seven building lots near Groff Park as a hospital site with possible construction next summer. A large band of gypsies with 15 wagons passed through Frederick eastbound via the Baltimore Turnpike. Mrs Montgomery s East Patrick Street home sold at public sale to E S Eichler for £2125.
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Maryland
Maryland Road League
League of American Wheelmen
van Osten
City Opera House
Fortress Monroe
Frederick City
Groff Park
Frederick
Baltimore Turnpike
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The Colums Of The News
Twenty years ago local items recall a Frederick party voyage with Justice Alten YW. Bennett State's Attorney William M. Storm Roger R. Rice and Capt Arthur T. Kreh returning from weeks abroad. Lutheran church elders and deacons were elected at the annual meeting. Calvary Methodist church awaits a new site as a lumber yard property is offered, while a fire started by a five year old damaged a straw stack on Franklin Dutrow's farm near Charlville and a bucket brigade saved the barn.
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Spaen
Gey
Frederick Party
Justice Alten YW. Bennett
William M. Storm
Roger R. Rice
Arthur T. Kreh
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Ira W Beall
D. T. Dutrow
John D. Hahn
Samuel J. Ransom
Filcoxon and Brown
American Foundry 2Nd Manufacturing Company
West South Street
Calvary Methodist Church
Second and
Bentz Streets
Franklin Dutrow
Charlesville
Dorothy Dix Advice Columns on Loneliness and Courtesy
The excerpt presents Dorothy Dix style Q and A on wartime loneliness for wives of soldiers, the pressure to keep appearances, and the ethics of interactions with men. It also covers a veteran’s emotional instability affecting marriage and etiquette about greeting male acquaintances, ending with a note the content is released by The Bell Syndicate.
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Sue
Dorothy Dix
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Washington Daybook claims on Soviet weakness and postwar figures
A Washington Daybook column cites secret State Department cables asserting the USSR is crippled financially and militarily, with famine, ruined transport, and manpower losses, while Army intel suggests Russia still poses war potential despite uncertain production and morale. It also notes diplomatic danger for foreigners, plus a column of society sketches and political quips.
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Washington
State Department
Hussia
Soviet Union
Russia
United States
Ussr
Russie
Kiev
Kremlin
U. S
Congress
Republcans
Mississippi
Veterans Guide Amputee limbs and VA policy explained
Major Thomas M. Nial explains that veterans may receive two permanent limbs per amputation with free eligibility, but should shop before buying a second limb due to evolving VA developed limbs. New arms recently developed may be issued after testing, with regional VA offices providing guidance and access to affordable options.
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Thomas M. Nial Washington
Ian
Nial
Veterans Administration
DeGaulle Calls For End Of General Assembly
Paris, Oct. 27 Gen Charles De Gaulle urged dissolving France's National Assembly and enacting new voting laws to form a coherent majority. He said municipal results show Parliament no longer represents the people and attacked Communists for seeking a dictatorship. His Rally of the French People claims the strongest urban support but lacks a clear majority in Parliament.
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Paris
Charles DeGaulle
France
DeGaulle
de Gaulle
RFP
Plan to spur US production via tax exemption for extra hours
A Washington commentary proposes a one year tax exemption for hours worked above 40 at straight time to lift production and lower prices. It argues current wage rules deter overtime, urging President Truman to urge Congress to amend the wage and hour law and remove penalties on extra work to boost output and reduce inflation.
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Washington
Truman
Europe
America
Workers of America
Congress
Edema and related swelling explanations with adrenalin note
A discussion of edema from fluid buildup between cells and in body cavities, causes include heart weakness kidney trouble and infection. It mentions histamine in allergies, adrenalin to halt swelling, and famine-related swelling, then advises consulting a physician for a baby with puffiness in eyes and sleep issues.
Weather Recap and River Conditions
The report notes 24 hour precipitation ending 8:30 am today as none, October to date 0.19 inches, October 1946 total 2.93 inches, and 1947 deficiency to October 1 at 3.89 inches. Yesterday high 78, low last night 33, moon rises 5.55 pm tomorrow, rivers Monocacy and Potomac both clear and low with Buckeerstown Dam and Point of Rocks monitored.
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Buckerstown
Potomac
Democrats Seek Eisenhower Run For President In 1948
NEA dispatch notes Democratic boosters in Washington discuss luring General Eisenhower to run as a Democrat. They argue he could unite liberal and Southern wings and shrink Republican majorities, but Truman’s fate remains a hurdle. Eisenhower has not committed, with Marshall as the only clear counterexample.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
Ike
Eisenhower
Congress
Harry Truman
Truman
White House
Kansas
Milton Eisenhower
Department of Agriculture
Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson
Hoover
Roosevelt
Marshall
Hus
Barkis
Two Women Mountain Climbers Sought Dead Found on Truchas Peak
Santa Fe October 27 two Los Alamos Atomic Energy project secretaries Frances Krauss and Mildred Hartie, both in their thirties, were found dead on the icy slopes of Truchas Peak after attempting to scale the 13275 foot summit. Military authorities and state police awaited rescuer radio reports as details conflicted about a fall or landslide.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Los Alamos Atomic Energy Project
Truchas Peak
Nal
South Truchas Peak
Atomic Energy Commission
Los Alamos Project
Frances B Krauss
Wac
Baltimoré
Mildred Hartie
Evansville
Tad
Tru_chas
Santa _Fe
New Mexico
Cii
War hardships felt in Europe inspire aid pledge
Dr. Fred S. Buschmeyer of Mount Pleasant Congregational Church spoke at Hood College Vestry service on wartime Europe. He cited church destruction in London, scarce funds for reconstruction, and dire food and clothing shortages. He recalled displaced persons camps, gratitude after meals, and how European resilience complements American aid.
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Fred S. Buschmeyer
Mount —Pldasant
Washington
Europe
Hood
Buschmeyer
London
Holland
Leaders Meeting Held at Calvary Methodist Church
The Leaders Bible Class gathered at Calvary Methodist Church on Sunday morning with 122 men in attendance. The Red Division had 55, Blue Division 61, and six stars. Roger G. Harley gave the opening prayer and Raymond P. Free led the school lesson, Clyde E. Thomas delivered a discourse on James. The monthly missionary offering was noted.
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Calvary Methodist Church
Roger G. Harley
Raymond P. Free
Clyde E. Thomas
Court of Honor At Brunswick Scouts Hold Special Ceremony
About 100 parents and friends attended two Court of Honor ceremonies at the American Legion annex in Brunswick. Troop 277 members received Second Class First Class and Star Scout awards from Scoutmaster Shewbbridge and Jack Shorrow. Merit badges and new member enrollments were announced as the group heard remarks from leaders and Legion officials.
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Scouts
Friends of Scouting
American Legion
Brunsi Niemann A. Brunk
Advancement Committee
Albert Pocter
Jerry Shewb
Richard Lohr
Raymond Cooper
Ronald Brady
John Richard
Donald Kaetcel
Paul Hawes
Tommy Stanks
Wayne Hill
Ronnie Stout
Roger Weltz
James Fravel
Ellsworth Pearrell
Eugene Stevens
Shannon Ambrose
Richard Snoots
Kenneth Musgrove
Jack Shorrow
Clifton
Fire
Robert Keller
Kenneth Monroe
Brunk
Albert Porter
Donald Carr
Steadman-Keenan Post
Shernbridge
Brock Gordon
Gary Bennett
Billy Flanagan
Walter Lovelace
Oscar Flock
Dennis Browner
George Hall
Dale Painter
Stanley Sown
Jackie Wheeler
Benjamin Runkles
Shewhbridge
Paul G. Harrison
Veadman Keenan Post
Francis~Secu Key
Harwood W. Brown
Richard C. Bowers
Eugene Bowers
James Champion
Jerry Shewbridge
C. S. Frye
Scoutmasters
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the News
Columms of the News
Veterans’ Hospital
Junior
Miss Dix
Mable
Washington Daybook
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Teddy Roosevelt
Wick Longworth
Mrs. Longworth
House Un-American Activities Committee
Hollywood
King Lardner, Jr
Abs. Loneworth
Lardner
London Daily Herald
Sir Stafford Crn
Britain
Paul Porter
OPA
Robert A. Taft
Forrestal
Henry Wallace
Selary
James V. Forrestal
Wall Street
Wallace
New York
Giobe Synd
Veterans Guide
Long Island
New York City
Washigton
David Lawrence
William A. G'Brien
MLD
NEA Service
Ives
Luf
N. A. Lufburrow
Court of
Brunswick
P. Luther Rice
E. Bryan Rice
Red Division
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