Frederick seeks to preserve Weather Bureau operations
Frederick officials led by Mayor and Aldermen urged the Department of Commerce to continue the Weather Bureau station. They noted the Frederick Municipal Airport's lease, wartime airfield use, and local needs for 24 hour weather service to aid operations and local government. The city asked Senators Tydings and O Connor and Congressman Beall to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Caty
Department of Commerce
Richard E. Zimmerman
UT. 5
Tydings
O'Conor
Beall
United States Department of Commerce
Frederick
Weather Bureau
Weather Service Station Transfer Rumors at Frederick Area
The text notes Frederick City and Frederick Municipal Airport as sites under discussion for a weather service station. Hagerstown is mentioned, with an aim to gain the Chamber of Commerce support to keep the service. Rumors of moving the Linden Hills station to Hagerstown circulate but could not be confirmed.
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Frederick City
Frederick Municipal
Hagerstown
Chamber of Commerce
Weather Service
Linden Hills
Hagerstonn
Ex Sheriff Says He Didn't Work Prisoners
Hagerstown September 2 The article reports a dispute in Washington County over prisoner labor on private jobs. Sheriff Baker is accused by a commissioner of allowing prisoners to work for his allies, while Baker and Burhans defend or pursue action. The county grand jury consideration is noted.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
Sherif Samuel Starliper
Joseph D Baker
Merk
Donald Baker
Baker
Winslow F. Burhans
Burhans
Benson denies parole information from Corrections
Baltimore on September 3 Murray Benson, state director of parole and probation, denied he rejected information offered by the Department of Correction about prisoners. He said final parole decisions must come through his division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Denelal
Baltimore
Murray Benson
Department of Corection
Hood College President Dr Truxal Speaks to Lions Club
Dr Andrew G. Truxal, newly chosen Hood College president, addressed a Lions Club luncheon at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. He outlined seven governing groups for a college and argued against heavy federal subsidies while warning of rising government support for education. He emphasized future needs for more women students and discussed administration, tuition, endowments, and gifts.
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Andrew G . Truxal
Hood College
Lions Club
Francis Seott Key
Truxal
Dartmouth
Hood
Church Hood
Ars
Wei
Hood College seeks community service link through events and classes
Dr Truxal urged greater public interest in Hood College programs such as concerts and lectures to boost service to the community. He suggested evening classes and advocated fuller faculty participation in local activities to make Hood an integral partner in Frederick. The meeting, led by President Clint Hamilton, included Rev William C Royal and guests Donald King and A R Dinterman.
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Hood College
Truxal
Hood
Lion
William C Royal
New England
Frederick
Tom Glass
Frederick High School
Liops Club
Clint Hamilton
Donald King
Gaithersburg
A. R. Dinterman
Walkersville
Municipal Elections Ordered in Spain
The Spanish Government under Generalissimo Francisco Franco ordered municipal elections for November in 9,260 municipalities. If the pre Franco system is followed, councilmen will be elected who previously selected mayors. Observers view the move as a milestone toward liberalization and greater public participation in government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Sebastian
Spain
Generalissimo
Francisco Franco
Truman Says He Can Only Negotiate On West Coast Strike
President Truman declared he has no power to act further on the West Coast maritime strike except through negotiation. He stressed the need for talks with labor and management to resolve the impasse and restore cargo operations.
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Dent Truman
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Nicodemus Paint Store
Court St Frederick
U. S
Glass & Mirror
Park Avenue
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Belle
Doll’s Jewelry Store
South Market ST
Frederick. MD
Beannan
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Brannan Today
Harold E Stassen
Truman Poweserless
Ginger
Kola
Donald Leatherman
W. College Terrace
Frederick, Md
Lydia
Pinkhleem
Fom
Totstar
Lydia E. Pinkham
Seiberling
Home Home
Lincoln Loan Service, Inc
W. Patrick St
N .H. Bart, Mer
Armour
Jumbo Bologna
Frederick County
Calif
Fordhook Limas
Dixie Queen
PRG
Pillsbury Pancake
Carr's
Mussellman's Apple
ATW TV
Pearce
Drug & Prescription Service
Markell & Ford
Cavell
Wrigley’s Chewing Gum
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Chllorer Assy
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F. H. Stall
Amoco Service
Lewistown
Medford
Maryland
Carroll County
Westminster
New Windsor Road
Ladies of Wakefield Church of God
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Raymond Hughes
Hillside Appliance Store
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Cee
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Rexali
Biddie
Hatchery
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