All Railroads Broke Says Southern Head
Washington reports a wage boost for 65 000 railway express workers to 215% cents an hour effective September 1. Cyrus S. Ching, the new government mediator, vowed to seek industrial peace while railroads push for higher freight rates. The Railway Express Agency case lags in mediation as negotiations continue and churns in Pittsburgh with 1 800 workers striking to halt reel production.
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Thousad Railway Express
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Snel Corp
Pittsburgh
George Harrison
AFL Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
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Brotherhood of Blacksmiths
AFL
Ernest E. Norris
The
Southern Railway
Knoxville
Fenn
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Railway Express Agency
National Mediations Board
Baltimore seeks share of two percent sales tax funds
Baltimore lawmakers urge that excess Maryland sales tax proceeds be partly returned to the city to cover growing service costs. Delegate Charles M. Bandiere proposes 60 percent of the excess go to Baltimore, arguing the city bears about its share of the tax burden. Officials expect next year’s need could reach about 9 million dollars. The general assembly plans a special session in October to address fiscal issues.
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Frith
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Bandiere
Herbert Fallina
Esandro
Ctw
Baptist Clergymen Back Truman And Pope
Four Baptist clergymen met Pope Pius XII and affirmed Truman policy support. Earlier Baptist leaders, led by Dr Duke McCall, criticized the President and accused the Vatican of clerical totalitarianism. Dr J Frank Norris accused Truman critics of aiding Moscow while stressing a choice between church and state. The delegation included Dr Wendell Zimmerman, Dr Luther Peak, and Dr Beauchamp Vick.
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Norris
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Kansas City
Luther Peak
Dallas
Beauchamp Vick
Detrouw
Watermelon Theft Leads to Terminal Leave Bond Plea
Charles Cann colored of 427 Middle alley pleaded guilty to larceny of a watermelon valued at 1. He claimed Army terminal leave pay bonds funded his purchase after being arrested on North Market street near Carmack Grocery. He must pay a fine of 510 and costs. Other cases include James Bradley jailed for drunkenness and Frank Draper fined for traffic violations.
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Middle Alley
Alton ¥. Bennett
Frank Dorsey
Carl Rentzell
Cann
North Market Street
Carmack
James Bradley
York
Rentzell
Frederick
House of Correction
Frank EB. Draper
James Stonesifer
Harry Hall
Irene Carroll
Percy Holland
James Jefferson
Academy Board Seeks Naval Academy Airfield Development
The Naval Academy Board of Visitors urged immediate development of an airfield to integrate aviation into training. A proposed air base near Sandy Point faced local opposition, with Senate action deferred. The Navy sought a $12 million appropriation. In Sharpsburg Maryland, an American Legion post formed with 25 members and Willard Romer as temporary chair.
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Academy Board of Visitors
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Sandy Point
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Navy
Loco Motive Parade Engine Proposed For Armistice Day Showing
A Freder ik voyageurs group unveils a handmade locomotive built by Calvin Wilthide of Thurmont for the American Legion convention trip to New York. The model gains a cow catcher, movable pistons and dummy wheels before its Armistice Day debut. Notables pictured include Commander Harry Allen of Laurel and Thomas F. Williams of Braddock Heights, with a list of other local figures and drivers around the engine and tender.
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The
American Legion
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Thurmont
Harry Allen
Laurel
Thomas F. Williams
Braddock Heights
George Harmon
Baltimore
G. Ernest
Inspections Target Poor Properties in West Third and West Fourth
City officials led by Health Officer Dr Donald J Roop and City Engineer W Raymond Walter and Police Chief Frederik M Straler inspected several dilapidated properties after resident complaints of disorderly conduct and foul conditions. Unprotected toilets and unsanitary setups were noted as examples, with possible condemnation actions discussed pending a formal report to the Mayor and Aldermen.
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Third
Fourth Streets
West Fourth Street
Market Street
Donald J. Roop
W. Raymond Walter
Frederik M. Straler
West Third Street
Straley
West Third
Suit For 30000 Is Filed Against Casey
A civil suit for 30000 was filed in Federal Court against Eugene B Casey of Gaithersburg and the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company by McCarthy Brothers Chicago real estate firm. Casey faces a separate federal tax evasion case and a second trial is set after a hung jury. The claim alleges a plan to avoid 28000 in commissions related to a 15 story Chicago building Casey owned.
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Eugene B. Casey
Gaithersburg
Roosevelt
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
McCarthy Brothers
Chicago
Casey
Child's Hand Is Amputated After Washing Machine Incident
A two year old girl, Judith Jarvis, near Knoxville, had her left hand amputated above the wrist at Frederick Memorial Hospital after her hand was crushed in a washing machine wringer. She remained in fair condition Friday night with complications from the injury.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Judith Jarvis
Elmer Jarvis
Knoxville
Street Signs Here At Last In City Hall
George Cockerly, municipal site specialist, explains the sign program at City Hall as street markers arrive and workers struggle to place them. He recalls past easier times and notes arrows often misdirect, with signs needing placement on both sides of streets to avoid wrong directions.
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Frederick
Sign Specialist Plans More Street Markers Before General Marshall
The sign specialist said Frederick City will install new street markers and keep curbs and lines painted, noting the work includes many sign types. He hopes to complete the project before General Marshall returns, unless he comes back sooner than expected.
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Marshall
Frederick
Baltimore Police Bring Back Murder Suspect From Kansas
Police return Hubert Thompson, 44, to face an indictment for the June slaying of Richard Sheehan, 45, a trucking doctor connected with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus. Sheehan was shot five times as he sat in a circus rest tent in Baltimore.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Hubert Thompson
Ringlieg Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus
Richard Sheehan
Ariington
Water demand rises as air conditioning strains city systems
In Magerstows on September 3 Water Department Superintendent Wilson warned that growing use of air conditioning in downtown buildings is draining the city water supply and taxing the sewage system. He urged that filters be used to allow reuse of water already processed. To entertain veterans, Frederick County Fish Game Protective Association hosts a Camp Kanawha event on Thursday September 5 at 2:30 p.m. Dinner served at 4 p.m.
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